In West Africa, the ancestral home of African Americans, extended families raise kids. Is it NOW time for African Americans to turn away from Eurocentric family norms? — The Conclusion of an Affair It needed to end between us. A heterosexual relationship in which I had to pay for most of the dates because he usually lacked going out to dinner money. A relationship in which I was the one that did all of the date planning and organizing. A relationship in which…

Black Women being happier and content is good for everyone. — What Attack? I just finished reading a well-done Medium article that addresses black males uniting against hatred due to Racism. You can read the article here. In the comments section, some black males referenced an article published in the NY Post entitled Black Women Should Consider Marrying White Men. What got my…

“Black Women Are The Mules Of The Earth” — Zora Neale Hurston. Today Black men and the black community specifically need to find another mule going forward because the black woman of today now seeks sources of pleasure versus the old struggles. — Yesterday I published an article about why black women integrating with other races could benefit not only single black women but also the black community. …

A woman learns that one of her adult children refuses her a future grandchild, and the reason her child provides will cause her pain and shock. — The Post A black woman posted on Reddit that she has a 94% chance of becoming a single mom. Therefore she will remain childless. She said in her post that her decision to stay childless is due to being born African American. …

It may not be your fault if you can’t vibe with most black men. — Within the African American Community, the old saying goes: “The Black Mom raises her daughters but loves her sons.” I am childfree (except for the dog), so I asked my mom about her “take on the above old saying. My Mom informed me that it is common for the daughter in an African American home to be pushed and…

Singer Jill Scott tried it along with Actress Sherri Shepard. So what is Reverse Hypergamy, and can it work for you as you pursue having a romantic partner? Their fifteen-year marriage was coming to an end. My cousin Dina was furious that her soon-to-be ex-husband demanded $1200.00 in spousal support…

Today I had to tell a thirty-four old black man about the facts of life and it was not pretty. — “Something is different today. I don’t know what it is, but something is off with Kenny today, Momma.” That is what I told my Mom today about Kenny, the handyman who often comes to the home me and Mom have shared since my father’s death some years ago. …