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Black Studies and White Privilege: Why Naomi Riley Should Have Never Opened Her Mouth

Monday May 7, 2012 – by

Every now and again, there is a manifestation of white privilege so brilliant in its ignorance, so delusional, that it actually makes me…

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The Comeback Queens: Five Actresses and Singers We Want to See Win


Friday May 4, 2012 – by

It’s always bittersweet to see a good actress or singer reach a career high and then fall off. Whether due to circumstances beyond her…

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Mental Health and the Military: Why the U.S. Should Be on Trial for Murder

Friday May 4, 2012 – by

When U.S. Sergeant Robert Bales stands trial for the premeditated murder of 17 innocent Afghan civilians, the United States should be…

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Zumba vs. The Rhythmless Black Girl

Friday May 4, 2012 – by

To everyone crammed into the sweaty little dance studio on Monday nights, zumba is probably the least exercise-y way of burning some…

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Beating The Boredom Blues

Wednesday May 2, 2012 – by

One would think that in this day and age, with technological ‘conveniences’ and endless forms of 24-hour entertainment quite literally…

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All of My Best Friends Are Black, And That’s Ok

Wednesday May 2, 2012 – by

I don’t like Girls. Revolutionary thought, right? I know. Since the HBO show’s premiere two weeks ago, I’ve read all types…

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Which ‘90s R&B Guy Group Best Reflects Your Love Life?

Wednesday May 2, 2012 – by

Ah, the ‘90s. When trios and quartets were the move and brothers were out here making music videos shirtless, with leather pants… in the…

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Now Casting: Real Girls An HBO Series That May Never Be

Monday Apr 30, 2012 – by

Although entertaining, with all the controversy surrounding the new HBO Series Girls and its noticeably whitewashed cast, it makes me…

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Spit Your Game, Talk Your Ish: How To (and NOT to) Approach Women

Monday Apr 30, 2012 – by

There are a few things that are inevitable in life — death, taxes, and men trying to holla at you while you’re out and about. No…

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Forgive, but Don’t Be a Fool

Monday Apr 30, 2012 – by

Last year, the father I’ve never met checked into the hospital for minor surgery. There’s no guarantee that whoever goes under the cloak…

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Professional Sexism: Does Marriage Hurt Your Chances of Getting Ahead?

Friday Apr 27, 2012 – by

In the process of discussing an opportunity to co-anchor a radio show, I was asked a question that stopped me cold: “Are you married? I…

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My Little Secret

Friday Apr 27, 2012 – by

Growing up, we lived next door to a man who hit his wife. The routine was always the same. He would come home drunk, I would hear thumps…

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Things I Wish I Cared More About: The Natural Hair Revolution

Friday Apr 27, 2012 – by

I love writing about dating, personal development, and getting into Ivy League schools, and I often wish that the things I write about were…

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