Colorist Black men Love to Lean on Phenotypically Black Women when They’re Down — So, listen, outside of a drug-themed anthem or two, I haven’t paid Jeezy any attention for years. Sure, he’s a talented rapper and all of that, but he’s never been a fave of mine on any level. I mean, much respect to him for his success — and I genuinely…

Admitting Your Problem is the First Step — Ideally, we’d all live in a world in which we all have healthy attachments and relationships. Unfortunately, in the real world, things rarely work out that way. In fact, these days, many of us spend most of our early adult years trying to identify the problem and find the proper…

Once Again, the Hypocrisy of Social Media Outrage has Reared its Ugly Head — Jada Pinkett Smith was once thee it-girl of the entertainment industry. With connections to the likes of the late, great Tupac Shakur as well as her marriage to the legendary actor/rapper Will Smith, it's clear that at one point, almost everyone who was anyone wanted a piece of Jada. However…

Learning to be comfortable in toxic situations can create dire circumstances — In this life, we all want to be comfortable and live lives free of turmoil, trauma, and trouble. And what’s so wrong with that? As humans, we all know how pain can lead to misery, so we often cling to the things that help relieve it at all costs. But…

Questions that Need Answers — New York’s Adult Survivor Act is ending, and I can’t help but feel like the whole thing is some kind of cruel joke. I mean, I think it’s incredible to allow victims of sexual abuse the chance to get justice regardless of when the abuse occurred. However, having it end…

Being a Freelancer is Great, but It’s not for Everyone — Those searching for careers with more rewards and flexibility should consider becoming freelancers. Although many believe that only a few sectors are conducive to the freelance lifestyle, there are almost infinite sectors to choose from. Although you are responsible for purchasing materials, finding clients, etc., working for yourself has many…

Money Can’t Buy Healthy Blended Family Dynamics — Although she's exceptionally wealthy with an equally moneyed ex-husband/"baby daddy," Kim Kardashian is still a single mom. Yes, I do realize that most people believe money compensates for whatever we may be lacking in their lives. …

Also, Can You Read? — Last week, I wrote an article discussing how lots of men use microaggressions and the fact that mainstream beauty standards have become so unrealistic as a means to silence intelligent women. Read it here: Does This Turn You On? I do NOT give a flying f***medium.com Many of you read it and understood my point. …

I do NOT give a flying f*** — Yet again, I find myself returning to the topic of beauty standards and how men leverage them to subjugate women. To clarify, the impossible beauty standards that are set by “the powers that be” and upheld by Western media were created to undermine us all. However, they definitely berate some…