self esteem

As the discussion of women and self-image continues–real versus fake, natural versus augmented–some men need to understand how they may be exhibiting and exercising male privilege.  It plays out very similarly to white privilege.  

An entire two day conversation between men and women took place on The April Watts Show as a result of Tyrese’s Instagram post that chastised women for physical enhancements like weaves, eyelash extension and plastic surgery. I was so disgusted by Tyrese’s post that I did a 2 part water cooler buzz over the course […]

“When you truly know your worth, the concept of dating anyone that doesn’t is unfathomable.  Walk away, for they are not worthy…”  

Olivia Allen, not yet even a middle schooler, is spreading her #blackgirlmagic all over her neighborhood as a budding philanthropist and role model for her peers.

Late last year, Canadian writer Orville Lloyd Douglas wrote for The Guardian, “I can honestly say I hate being a black male.” His column about being trapped…

 That’s it. I quit. I’m moving on.- Sam Cooke Those words hold power. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a job. It can be relationship,…