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On Tony Farmer: We Know Abusive Men “Need Help” But That Is No Excuse

Watching Andrea Lane in tears while defending her abusive ex-boyfriend makes me wonder what in the world are we teaching our daughters?

“There’s Nothing Weird About It:” Tracee Ellis Ross Explains Why She Left BET

Do you think they should write her back into the show?

140 Characters Says 1,000 Words: Got a Customer Service Complaint? Take It To Twitter

Here’s a few tips on using Twitter to effectively complain about a company.

Black And Proud: Study Credits “Positive Racial Regard” For Low Suicide Rate Among Black Women

Private racial association and sense of commitment positively affect psychological well-being in African-American women.

“Clearly No Debating, I Made That Cool Again!” Teyana Taylor Still Claims She Started The Tomboy Trend

Someone get this girl as many seats as possible.

They Survived Without Stacey: VH1′s “Single Ladies” Is Coming Back For A Third Season

VH1 says the show averaged 3.2 million viewers per night so “there’s no way” they weren’t bringing it back for more.

Petite Chick Problems: What’s The Age-Limit For Shopping In The Juniors Section?

For women in their mid-twenties and thirties, is clothing about being size-appropriate or age-appropriate?

“The Champ Is Here”: Gabby Douglas Covers JET Magazine

Gabby’s JET cover story highlights her Olympic domination, daddy issues and the “hair controversy.”

Thank God I Dodged A Bullet! That Feeling You Get When Your Ex Is A Mess

It just goes to show that sometimes rejection turns out to be God’s protection.

“Education Is Everything”: Kandi Burruss Going Back To School To Study Sex

Considering her toy line and talk show, this news comes as no real surprise.