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My Boyfriend Doesn’t Understand That I Have To Communicate With My Child’s Father, Even Though He’s A Deadbeat

Miriam shares her experiences with her child's absentee father and juggling a boyfriend who doesn't understand their relationship.

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“That Pain Does Not Go Away” Sheryl Underwood Opens Up About Her Husband’s Suicide

In light of the news about Kate Spade, Sheryl Underwood discussed the impact of her husband's suicide on a recent episode of "The Talk."

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Will The World Ever Recognize The Legitimate Rage Of The Black Feminist Or Write Her Off As An Angry Black Woman?

The Black feminist is mad as hell and she has every right to be, but her anger is just as destructive as it is deserved.

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Being Cat-Called By Two Black Women Hurt Me More Than Anything Else

Harassment from men has become par for the course, but it was 2 Black women who screamed “Damn you got a fat ass!” that hurt me to the core.

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La La Anthony Is Too Busy To Date — Or To Reconcile With Carmelo For That Matter

Instead, she said she puts her "focus and energy" on son Kiyan and her flourishing professional career.

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Why White People Love Africans (But Can’t Stand African-Americans)

The African friend essentially acts as a breathe of fresh air to the white conscious.

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Tamera Mowry Housley Said She Prayed Her Daughter Would Be Brown Like Her

On an episode of "The Real," Tamera shared how much she wanted her daughter to look like her. But she feels she got a mixture in Ariah.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Says Letting Jaden Move Out At 15 Was “Heartbreaking” But Necessary

How Will and Jada reared their famous offspring has been met with criticism, including from her mom, Adrienne.

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Would You Let A Man Go Down On You While You’re On Your Period?

A new parody tampon commercial has women asking themselves if they would let a man go down on them or give them head while on their periods.

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Black Panther-Themed Hospital Gowns For Children Are On The Way

Marvel Studios, kids hospital gownsThanks to Marvel, children in the hospital will be able to wear superhero-themed hospital gowns.  According to Essence, Marvel has donated $1.25 million to Starlight Children’s Foundation to make 26,000 “Starlight Gowns” for children in the hospital through their …

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From Part Time To Purpose: An Empowering Panel For Black Women Entrepreneurs

Check out the details of this panel for Black women entrepreneurs: From Part Time To Purpose.

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“Do What You Need To Do” Retta Explains How She Had To Lose A Role To Get Over Her Fear Of Success

Check out the story and what she learned about fear, her work and more during her sit down with the ladies on "The Real."

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Setting Healthy Boundaries In Relationships Is Necessary Self-Care

It’s time we have restrictions when it comes to what people can and can not do to us, and be unwavering with our wants, needs and the things we’ll accept.

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Brandi Boyd Of LHHH Revealed Miscarriage In Tearful IG Video, But People Are Being Cruel About It

Brandi Boyd, former Love and Hip Hop Hollywood star, and good friend of Brandy and Ray J, recently announced that she and husband, producer Max Lux, had suffered a miscarriage. She shared that sad news in a video on …

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Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union Remind Us That “Everyone Plays A Part” In Friendship Breakdowns

While both women couldn't remember the reason for their tense relationship, they both knew they were at fault.

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Sergeant Lisa Crutch: “I’m Never Ever Going To Be The Lisa I Was Prior To Going To Iraq”

Sergeant Lisa Crutch isn't sad, but she's grieving, and has been doing so since returning home in 2005.

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Doing Too Much: Signs You Need Slow Down

Being busy isn't bad, but never taking a break could lead to a breakdown.

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Loni Love Says Losing 30 Pounds Helped Improve Her Sex Life

Photo Credit: Robert Voets /Warner Bros. Television

Loni Love recently revealed that she has been on a weight loss journey and successfully shed 30 pounds, so far. While there are many advantages to losing weight, Loni says there was one …

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Buy Black Friday: Love, Cortnie

For this week's edition of Buy Black Friday, we're featuring the handbags from Love, Cortnie.

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An Ode To The Black Girls On Instagram That Help Me Feel Confident

Because liking your pictures isn't enough.

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Beyoncé And The Intersectionality Of Faith

Beyoncé's music speaks to Black women on a spiritual level because it is centered on us and our experiences.

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What Does The World Have Against Black Women Being Great?

When we dare to celebrate who we are, our character, our beauty, our intelligence--or when anyone outside of our community dares to do so--the world gets big mad.

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“It Ain’t Always Pretty”: Famous Women Who Kept It 100 About How Hard Motherhood Is

Some make it look easy. Others keep it real.

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Acceptable Forms Of Reparations For The Black Community That Don’t Include Weed

Cynthia Nixon caught a lot of heat for suggesting that decriminalizing weed might be a form of reparations for Black people in New York. These options might be a bit better.

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Black People Know College Is A Scam, We Just Don’t Care

Like a blonde-haired vixen named Joanne, college scammed us all. Running off with our financial freedom and leaving us $80,000 paper cuts.

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Group Chats Won’t Be The Same After This Emoji App For Black Women Launches

 

Napturalista Moji is the “first and only 3D Emoji App that celebrates the melanin-rich skin tones and Afro-textured, natural hairstyles of Black Women.” With hopes of launching in the next few months, a Kickstarter campaign is launching tomorrow (May …

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Buy Black Friday: 2Live2Love Brand

Check out these handmade ready-to-wear casual and bridal tulle skirts from 2live2love.

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Serena Williams’s Dad Told Her Hour Before Her Wedding That He Couldn’t Walk Her Down The Aisle

An hour before the wedding was set to begin, Richard Williams text Serena and said he couldn't walk her down the aisle.

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The Ultimate Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide

Finding an anniversary gift is never easy, but MadameNoire is here to help with suggestions on great gifts that stick with tradition.

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Christina Milian Says “Really Great Friendship” With Ex And Co-Parent The-Dream Is Dream Come True

Milian gets along very well not only with her ex, but also with his wife.

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My Color, Not My Kind: Do We Have To Support Every Black Person Just Because They Are Black?

When Issa Rae said "I'm rooting for everybody Black," it resonated with my spirit. But are there some exceptions to that rule?

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“I Lost My Sanity At One Point”: Willow Smith Reveals She Started Cutting Herself After “Whip My Hair” Fame

As she started gaining fame around the age of 9, Willow said she found herself on a downward emotional spiral.

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Buy Black Friday: Artist Jessi Jumanji

Check out the incredible artwork from Afro Futurism artist Jessi Jumanji.

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