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Posted on August 18, 2020August 3, 2020

Stop Telling Women What to Do with Their Bodies

You would think that if nothing else, women would at least be able to live in their own skin with no outward input.

But noooo.

We can’t even exist without someone finding something to comment on.

But that stops today.

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Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Why Dating Preferences are Okay

It’s time to talk about dating preferences.

We’ve talked about interracial dating, and that triggered the thought to broaden our subject matter to generic dating preferences.

Obviously, you can tell by the title what my views on dating preferences

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Posted on July 7, 2020July 27, 2020

Overcoming Body Type Prejudices

 

Body image has been a controversial topic among women since the beginning of time.

We’ve gone through phases of “tall and slim” being the accepted body type, “short and curvy”, “coke bottle”, etc.

And of course, there’s always been the

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Posted on June 16, 2020July 27, 2020

Black Hair: How Does it Define Us?

Hair.

The crown and glory of most people.

A major defining factor for all people.

All of us make quick judgements about every person we encounter based on their hair or lack thereof without even realizing it.

If they have

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Posted on April 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About College Series Part 3: Physical Well-being

I know what you’re probably thinking.

I’m going to make this entire post talking about weight loss or gain.

And for a second that’s what I was going to do.

But I’m realizing more and more that your physical well-being

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Posted on April 7, 2020July 28, 2020

Why Black Women’s Hair and Makeup Preferences Aren’t Any of Your Business

This needs to be said.

Black Women have got to be the most crucified beings on the planet earth, especially now that we’ve found our voice and are breaking through glass ceilings everywhere.

The world worships those who try to

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Posted on March 17, 2020July 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About Friendships Series Part 3: Competition

Y’all knew it was coming.

We’ve assigned each of our friend’s purpose, we’ve let go of those who didn’t fit, now it’s time to address competition within your circle.

Towards the end of last week’s post, I mentioned how competitiveness

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Posted on February 25, 2020July 28, 2020

Plastic Surgery: Yay or Nay?

“If someone wants to have plastic surgery, more power to them. I think there’s a point where you go overboard.” -Shannon Doherty

This is the stance on plastic surgery that I’ve come to embrace.

Now, I know what many of

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Posted on February 4, 2020July 28, 2020

My Weight Loss Failures

Okay, sis.

I’m trying this weight loss thing AGAIN!

Ugh, I know.

But this time is different, I promise, y’all.

It’s different because I’ve already lost a few pounds.

That’s right, babe.

Instead of announcing my “new” health journey as

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Posted on December 17, 2019July 28, 2020

New Year’s Resolutions

“I’m going to sign-up for a gym membership to lose this weight.”

“I’m going to travel more.”

“I’m going to volunteer more often.”

“I’m going to start that business I’ve always dreamed of starting.”

These are just some examples of

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