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Why I'm Dating a White Man

Ok folks, so this post by my sister Dr. Stiletto was so hot that I just had to repost it. Since V-Day is over, can we have a real conversation about loving while black? She writes: With an air of condescending disappointment and over a plate of fried catfish and smothered sweet potatoes, my good... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
February 16, 2012 at 9:39 am

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I Sacrificed My Brother on Christmas Eve

I never knew what it was to be driven until the day my parents introduced me to a man named Santa Clause. Santa told me that if I were a good girl that I would receive the best present on Christmas day. I immediately became intrigued. I worked really hard to keep my room... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
December 22, 2011 at 10:25 am

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I Can't Commit, If I 'm Not Impressed

I really want to write about something political and thought provoking but my mind won’t allow me to concentrate on anything outside of how I am feeling today. I woke up repeating the phrase “He’s Just Not That Into You!” Have you ever been head over heels for someone and come to find out that... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
November 4, 2011 at 11:19 am

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Is Marriage For White People?

Is Marriage For White People? I’m 30 and quickly approaching 31 and I am single without kids. I would like to believe that I am a successful professional. I will admit that I am a wild card when it comes to branching out and doing things career wise because I NEVER want to say I... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
October 21, 2011 at 11:19 am

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Avoid Your Chances of Divorce & Submit to Your Man

Over the weekend I received a ton of emails and comments from readers that felt that my blog “7 Reasons Kim Kardashian is Getting Married” touched on a few major issues some chose to avoid within relationships. Apparently, men are getting tired of the modern woman’s attitude while women are frustrated by a lack of... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
August 16, 2011 at 7:00 am

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7 Reasons Why Kim Kardashian is Getting Married

For years we all have been “dazzled” by the Kardashian mojo. They’ve been able to establish themselves as socialites with a purpose, business women, fashionistas, lovers and sometimes fighters. Lets thank their overwhelming ability to entertain us to their talented mother Kris Jenner, her gift of gab could renegotiate religion- she could even sell ice to an... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
August 12, 2011 at 5:28 am

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Why Women Are Obsessed With A Man Cleanse

Every time you turn around a movie, TV show, blog or love song suggests doing a man cleanse. For some popular reason women are being told that they can find the love of their life by not dealing with men at all for a short period of time. During this time a woman is supposed... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
July 19, 2011 at 8:50 am

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What Man Cries?

I love being in a relationship. I am technically single right now but I am in an imaginary relationship with a guy I’ve had a crush on for awhile now. Don’t judge me. At least I am sane enough to admit that. I’m just putting my emotions in a savings account for the day we... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
July 2, 2011 at 7:17 am

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I'm Dating Your Credit Score, Not YOU!

While rereading Hill Harper’s book The Conversation, I recalled an event that changed my life. In the book Hill addressed how important financial awareness is and how a clear understanding of what to really do with your money and how to make it work for you isn’t always common knowledge within the African American community... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
July 1, 2011 at 7:17 am

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My Father's Gay!

“It is 2011, there is no more closet and everybody needs to get the memo dammit!” Darius Williams I remember waking up one morning in my beautiful day bed and walking towards my fathers bedroom. He was there at the edge of the bed oiling another man’s scalp. I asked playfully if I was next... Read more »

By JessicaLaShawn,
June 30, 2011 at 1:31 pm

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