As I think about the family values within the black community I am saddened by our combined failure to promote and encourage a healthy home life. The facts don’t lie. 7 out of every 10 black children are born in a single parent household. More families are getting divorced. Many…
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Dating 101: 5 Questions To Ask When Dating
Time is a finite resource. Nothing lasts forever. My time is one of my most valuable resources, so I’m generally very intentional on how/where I invest it, especially when it comes to dating. I live my life with purpose. So I don’t want to waste my time and energy on…
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My Thoughts on Abortion
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision striking down Roe v. Wade. This is a big deal. After seeing a few ignorant social media posts I decided to write a blog expressing my thoughts on abortion and the ruling today by the U.S. Supreme Court. I will not dare…
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The Prototype or the Stereotype
Single women. You’re on my radar today. I find many single women who I date and interact with have unrealistic expectations in general. As oftentimes their choices and actions aren’t in alignment with their goals. Even Denzel Washington said, “Dreams without goals, are just dreams.” In my opinion, women in…
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Abortion. Where Do You Stand?
A drafted opinion from the Supreme Court was recently leaked to the public. Why is this important? The leaked draft contained information on how our Supreme Court judges will eventually vote to strike down Roe v. Wade, which will give each state the right to create their own laws regarding…
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Are Men Supposed To Treat Women Like Princesses?
Earlier today one of my friends shared an Instagram post. The post essentially said men should treat women they’re interested in like a princess. Just a side note: feeling a little shady today. All to say, this post may be a little biased due to the heart pain and disrespect…
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Why Are Marriages Among African-Americans Declining?
I recently read an article about how marriages are declining all across the United States. Even with all the wedding pictures shared daily on social media the marriage rate in the U.S. is presently at historic lows. It isn’t just low, it is actually the lowest it has ever been…
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How Do You View Love?
I am beginning to seriously dread any new relationships that I embark upon. It’s like the self-imposed pressure of meeting the “Right One“ can feel overwhelming. I have to release myself from that pressure, so I can open my heart to women who aren’t my “type”, or who I normally…
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Men, Women, Marriage
Earlier this year I read a blog that was so powerful to me. Especially since it was written by a woman. I always listen very closely when a woman writes transparently on the topic of love or relationships. After receiving so many likes on a comment I posted on the…
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The Fear of Being Submissive
Earlier today, I received a text of a social media post regarding a woman’s idea of submission. At first I just glanced at it and continued what i was doing before. Thinking to myself, “Oh, this is another rant from another hurt woman regarding being submissive in a relationship.” But,…