Being a black man in America brings about many ordeals, including the cliche hardships, the obligatory stereotyping, and the residue of bitterness that plague many of my Baby Boomer forefathers. But I stand here, to profess what being black means from my vantage point: As a 22 -year-old Atlantan born and raised in the city,…
Is there anything that is more salable than sex? From the porn industry to sitcoms to talk shows to music videos and down to the content of books, music, and even video games, lasciviousness is everywhere we go. Even the strongest spiritual giants get sidetracked with the issue of sex. Pastors, priests, deacons, deaconesses, and…
Did you read Part I & II? “Hey, how are you doing,” said the female voice on the other end. Devin knew who it was right away. “Hey” was all that was needed to bring back months of thoughts and agonizing, starting with the day he deleted Sharon’s number from his phone. “Deleting somebody’s name…
Did you read Part I?… Sharon is an indecisive woman. Always has been, and probably always will be. She’s trolled through life as a lady focused solely on her career, with hedonism and gentlemen playing second and third fiddle. Dudes came, and if they interested her enough, they stayed for a while. But it was…
*The following is based on a true story. Names were changed to preserve anonymity. A mutual friend introduced Devin and Sharon to each other. A first date turned into a second date, a phone call turned into multiple phone calls, and soon a bond formed. Every night, conversations ensued to the tune of all-nighters. They…
There is this television show that I hear is on – I have yet to watch it – that places people with their ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends over the weekend in a secluded environment. All of this happens while the current boyfriend and girlfriend watches what happens through a hidden camera. Well, before I even heard…
Am I the only one who finds it humorous when a serial cheater gets married, thinking that marriage would curb their sexual appetite? How many times have you seen the player come into a relationship and perpetuate their wayward ways? All the while, the innocent bystander is hurt, thinking that he/she was the one to…
Songs are inspired because of this. Hearts are broken as a result of this. Lives are changed irrevocably because of this. Women tend to display their gloom more when this happens; men tend to be cooler. How many times have we seen the power couple break up, only to have the guy with another scarlet…
Chris Rock said it. Loud and clear. In that patented high voice on the HBO Comedy Special “Bigger and Blacker.” “A man is only as faithful as his options.” Day after day, hour after hour, women all around the country query themselves about the fidelity of men–or lack thereof. Research shows that infidelity rates hover…
