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Home / 2012 / January
  • Be A Damn Man

    By Richard 'BigRich' Evans on April 30, 2012

    There has been so much debate going on lately in our group (The Conversation Continued) and in other groups, blogs and magazines about the shortage...

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    An Introduction To Wellness…and Health.

    By BLF Guest on January 30, 2012

    Appoximately, a month ago I stumbled upon a key factor that has aided in weakening the black love that we all so desperately crave. This...

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    Bad Credit Financing For You

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 19, 2012

    Real estate financing is a little trickier to find if you have bad credit, but it is in some ways easier to finance due to...

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    Dating During Divorce – What Are the Rules?

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 27, 2012

    Lots of divorces get filed in January each year. The unhappy couples tough it out during the holidays, just so they (a) aren't alone, or...

  • Love_Mystery

    The Mysterious Side of Love and Relationships

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 17, 2012

    Some relationships are out of league, yet they exist. Their existence may be evaluated on illogical and supernatural definitions, but ourselves with weak and impure...

  • Discontent Couple

    You, Me and WE (pt.2)

    By Tai Davis on January 17, 2012

    What lessons were you taught when you were growing up? Were you taught about a work ethic? As an African American female, I was taught...

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    The SAFE (My Security)

    By Cedric and Christel Wells on January 17, 2012

    As I am sure all of you know, being married always has its ups and downs. The challenge is to always have more ups than...

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    I Did NOT Vote For Barack, I Voted For Michelle

    By Jai Stone on October 4, 2012

    As another election draws near, we are inundated with literally tons of political propaganda and to say the least its all a bit much for my taste....

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    Health Fitness Tips That Help You Stay in Shape

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 27, 2012

    One of the biggest competitions of today is staying fit. It seems like people nowadays want to lose weight instantly as if there is no...

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    ‘Red Tails’ Is Not a BLACK Movie – Its An AMERICAN Movie (…We Fight, WE FIGHT!!)

    By Jai Stone on March 3, 2012

    ” From the last plane, To the last bullet, To the last minute, To the last man – we fight. WE fight! “ This will...

  • Discontent Couple

    You, Me and WE (pt.1)

    By Tai Davis on January 17, 2012

    Relationships fail and succeed every day but black relationships appear to be a bit different don’t they? It seems as if we stand in direct...

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    Do You Know How To Talk?

    By Cedric and Christel Wells on January 17, 2012

    When you read the title of this discussion, I know most of you said, “Of course I know how to talk”. And I bet many...

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    5 Tips To Help You Live With Your Ex In The Same House

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 9, 2012

    Could you continue to live with your ex if the relationship was over? Many couples are choosing this option in these troubled times as they...

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    What Martin And Coretta Taught Us About Black Love

    By Jai Stone on March 3, 2012

    We could not allow ‘King Day‘ to pass without acknowledging one of the greatest Black Loves of all time. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta...

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    7 Love and Relationship Tips

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 16, 2012

    Most relationships, even those built on love, start to fade with time. If both partners do nothing to improve the situation after some time they...

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    Blogger Bio: Tai Davis (Mind Funk Times 21)

    By BLF Staff Writer on January 12, 2012

    Tai Davis is a career banking professional turned writer/entrepreneur. After nearly 20 years in the banking industry, she decided to change careers entirely and do...

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    10 Words That Should Be Added To The Urban Dictionary

    By Jai Stone on March 3, 2012

    For some reason the words that I use tend to catch on and go viral (even the ones that I make up).  So I would...

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    Ole’ For Roble’: Why BRAVO’s Latest Sensation Is A Black Sex Symbol

    By Jai Stone on March 3, 2012

    As much as I love to eat, I RARELY watch cooking shows…it kinda feels like a tease to me.  So needless to say when my...

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    Coping With Divorce and Depression – Learn to Fight It

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 9, 2012

    Many things can trigger depression. Divorce happens to be one of them. Feelings of regret, isolation, cheating and suicide are common for a person who...

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    Is It Good to Take Love and Relationship Quizzes?

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 9, 2012

    There are thousands of love and relationship quizzes that you can take but the question is- what do they tell about you and your partner?...

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    What Inspires You?

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 6, 2012

    Something else or someone else inspired the artist, the songwriter. But what about the person in a regular job? What inspires you?

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    I Wonder Are They Married?

    By Cedric and Christel Wells on January 3, 2012

    So often in today’s society, many couples are choosing to be cohabitants without having the bond of holy matrimony associated with them.  In other cases,...

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    A New Year, A New Vow

    By Lakia Brandenburg on January 3, 2012

    Every January 1st millions of people make promises to better their lives. From joining the gym and losing weight, to quitting a bad habit or...

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    Gaining A Husband Doesn’t Mean Losing Yourself

    By Cindy Bivins Coleman on January 3, 2012

    I have heard many married females state, “If something happens to my husband or my marriage, I will never ever-ever get married again. This statement...

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    Marriage – Divorce – Separation – How to Handle the Split Loyalties with Friends After Separation

    By Syndicated Blog Post on January 3, 2012

    We have all most probably encountered it at some stage in our lives - who do we stay friends with after a couple divorces or...

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  • Entertainment

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    By Tai'sha Gooden

    The Curious Case of Blue Ivy

    People are fascinated by celebrity babies. From the moment a famous mom announces she is pregnant, all eyes are glued to her growing “baby bump” (I hate that term)...

    • scandal_petition Jai Stone | April 19, 2013

      SCANDAL: Why I Think ABC Made A HUGE Mistake

    • son-serenades_mom BLF Staff Writer | March 28, 2013

      Son Honors His New Stepfather with Wedding Serenade [VIDEO]

    • kris_thomas BLF Staff Writer | March 26, 2013

      Most Shocking Blind Audition EVER: Mr. Kris Thomas Sings Whitney Houston

    • gabby_book Jai Stone | March 14, 2013

      Gabby Douglas Pens Second Memoir

  • Black Biz Spotlight

    • kiki2 Chris Denegal | December 12, 2012

      Teenpreneur Hustle: ‘Macon’ Jewelry With Kiki Jabri

    • anais5 Chris Denegal | November 1, 2012

      Black Biz: Dog Grooming By Anais, The Pooch Painting Genuis

    • Tiffany Carter of Hippie in Me poses with her paintings Tatianah Green | December 3, 2012

      TrendSetta: Closet Hippie – Girl Power In Business And Fashion

    • natural_dolls2 Stephania Vereen | October 4, 2012

      Just Like Me… FINALLY Natural Hair Dolls That Make Us Proud!

  • Sex & Magic

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    By Tanya Leake

    Love, Health & Happiness: 3 Resolutions For A Healthy (Sexy) 2013

    Happy New Year!  As we embark on a new year and look forward to love and health in 2013,  many of us  (I hope!) have made resolutions to “get...

    • black_couple_flirting BLF Staff Writer | October 10, 2012

      One Woman’s Approach To Dating With Herpes: “I’m Always Honest With Potential Parnters”

    • KennyP21 BLF Staff Writer | October 5, 2012

      Can You Do IT Standing Up? Kenny Pugh Speaks on Making Celibacy Sexy

    • black-man-thinking BLF Staff Writer | September 23, 2012

      Brown Sugar: Intimacy Tips For Him!

    • black-woman-thinking3 BLF Staff Writer | September 16, 2012

      Brown Sugar: Intimacy Tips For Her!

  • Inspiration

    • Black father holding newborn baby Darrk Gable | December 20, 2012

      Feeling Helpless: A New Father’s Dilemma

    • Trust BLF Staff Writer | October 15, 2012

      Broken Hearts Are Hard To Give Away: One Couple Uncovers The Truth

    • jai-utube1 Jai Stone | February 26, 2013

      Having An Opinion Doesn’t Make YOU A Relationship Expert! [VIDEO]

    • T31 IM DOU 15 Pamela King | October 22, 2012

      No Longer In A Cage: What Maya Angelou Taught Me About Marriage

  • Advice

    • Couple-Arguing2 BLF Staff Writer | September 12, 2012

      How To Save Your Marriage In 10 Steps Or Less

    • Cmon back Cedric and Christel Wells | September 4, 2012

      C’MON MAN…Marriage Edition

    • Couple-Arguing2 Mr. Shannon Lanier | June 12, 2012

      My Wife Is A Shopaholic, HELP!

    • are-you-listening Mr. Shannon Lanier | September 14, 2011

      Why Doesn’t My Boyfriend Listen To Me?

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