I was talking to some Black women a day ago. I asked what do you think could make Black communities thrive. There was a majority consensus that we need Black men to lead our communities. We need men that help raise our children not just donate sperm or be emotionally distant fathers & spouses( I know it might have been done to us but you should always thrive to do better for your offspring). Yes, the community is bruised but not broken. Change for the better is possible. Greatness starts with courage and persistence. Although Black women can be excellent parents, we can’t do it alone anymore…not if we want to revive these communities. & above all Black women need to respect themselves. A man will walk all over you and disrespect you when you settle for less than love and respect. You do not have to be rude and abuse a man to get love and respect. You just have to appreciate him and also have the courage to respectfully tell him to step up. This is the wake up call and I’m not sugar coating. And trust me… Black men we do want to see , you,the Black men as the real, positive leaders of the Black community. We won’t know greatness until we know your worth & our worth. Stop putting each other down and start working together. Slavery and slave mentality is over.
Black Women Skin Care: How to Keep Your Dark Skin Beautiful And Healthy
By Briana Booker
Are you a Black woman? If yes, do you know how to keep your skin beautiful and healthy? If you are having a hard time keeping your beautiful dark skin healthy and fabulous, I have some great skin care tips for you. Read below to get started.
You are What You Consume
As a Black woman, the goal is to keep your skin smooth and keep your complexion even. To accomplish this beauty, you need to start inside and radiate your beauty outward. When I say begin your beauty from the inside, this means you need to have a healthy diet. Eat fruits and vegetables. It is okay to indulge on fatty, fried, sugar filled treats a few times a week but do not make it your main diet. Instead of eating fried food, eat bake,saute an broil foods. Use olive oil in your meals.
As for beverages, drink plenty of water. Do your best to drink close to 8 cups of water a day. When you are craving alcohol or caffeinated beverages, make sure that cup of water is near by as well. Drink both until you can drink water for pleasure and not simply because you feel forced to drink it for your health. It is hard to get use to it…but you can do it.
Work It Out
Make sure you get plenty of exercise. When you regularly workout, your skin stays toned and you feel amazing. Go biking. Go on a long walk. Go on a jog. Go swimming. Play your favorite sport. Do yoga. Do what makes you happy and it will not seem like a chore.
Moisturize Your Body
When you have beautiful dark skin, you need to keep it moisturized. You should never appear ashy because your skin does not have enough moisture. Use creams and lotions after you shower or bathe. When your skin is damp, it is able to hold moisture better.
For your face, use moisturizer specifically used for facials. If you have naturally dry skin, use a product that focuses on resolving that issue. If you have oily skin, use a facial product that removes oil. If you have both dry and oily skin, find a product that serves both needs at the same time.
Use your facial cleanser when you wake up and right before you go to bed. Never use soapy cleansers on dry skin. It will dry your skin even more. Oily skin will prefer soapy cleansers. Using your hands to wash your face is fine,but if you use a rag or sponge to clean your face, make sure you wash your rag or sponge regularly to prevent germs and bacteria from growing and harming your skin.
Do not Pick at Acne
If you have pimples, do not pick at them. You will scar your dark, beautiful skin. Do not wash your skin too hard. Use a cleanser made to eliminate and heal your skin of acne. Eat healthy and be active to prevent severe breakouts.
When you love your skin, your skin will love you.
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23 Reasons Why Black Men Who Respect and Love Women are Amazing
By Briana Booker
Although there have been some Black Men I have encountered in my life…that did not carry themselves as wonderful Black Men, there are still amazing Black Men out there.
Rememeber ladies, a man cannot mistreat you without your consent. Stop settling for less than you deserve and carry yourself with respect. This will lead you to find a wonderful companion.
But this post is not about women, but how amazing a Black Man is when he respects and truly loves his woman. I came up with a list of 23 reasons why Black Men who respect and love women are amazing. Or at least this is why I love my Black man. Here is my list:
- A Black man skin is a luxury I should not be able to afford but I have the privilege to touch- thick, lush and sensuous. A Black man’s skin feels like velvet and satin that God made to caress me.
- A Black man is understanding. He knows what it is like to be the underdog yet remain confident in his capabilities.
- A Black man is respectful.
- A Black man will go to infinity and beyond to physically and spiritually satisfy you. The energy, style and edge are irresistible.
- A Black man is sexy because he knows how to make a woman feel sexy.
- A Black man is confident in his masculinity.
- A Black man knows how to be initimate when shown real love.
- A Black man has impeccable manners and charm when he wants to be valued.
- A Black man is highly intelligent.
- A Black man is driven to do and give his best to a woman he loves.
- A Black man is a hardworker.
- A Black man makes the best out of any bad situation.
- A Black man has a sense of humor.
- A Black man is supportive.
- A Black man is not ashamed of where he comes from.
- A Black man is strong physically, mentally, and spiritually.
- A Black man will be the first to help you in an emergency.
- A Black man is an excellent leader.
- A Black man has a natural rhythm in his soul to stay positive.
- A Black man proves through his actions he is misunderstood but stilll empowering.
- A Black man is a beautiful work of art from head to toe.
- A Black man is an originator.
- A Black man is love.
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23 Reasons Why Black Women are Beautiful
It is the first day of Black History Month. I would like to list 23 reasons why Black women are beautiful. I am a black woman and 23 years is how long I have been alive. I know I come from a beautiful culture and I know I am a beautiful woman inside and out. I hope my ability to see that I am beautiful not only helps Black Women value themselves more but all women. Here are my 23 reasons why Black Women are Beautiful:
- We are loving and compassionate, even when demonstrating tough love…we love with all our body and soul.
- We are strong matriarchs in our community. We are leaders of our households. We serve our community. We teach our communities to progress.
- We know how to make ugly turn to beautiful and magnificant.
- We know how to sing the blues melodic and soulful until we surpass the storms of our lives.
- We age well.
- We are not afraid to praise God, no matter if we are at rock bottom or on top of the world.
- We have confidence that make mountains move to get us where we want to be.
- We have style and make anything we wear our own.
- Our lips are a taste of heaven.
- Our bodies are distinctive and remarkable works of art, no matter how big or small.
- We have courage.
- We are driven.
- We know how to make our dreams realities.
- We are innovative.
- We know how to make meals that warm the soul.
- We know how to raise our children into being future Kings and Queens.
- We are orginators.
- We know how to fall down and get back up again.
- We know how to be good mentors, and guide our youth to success.
- We know how to dance our pain away and live life to the fullest.
- We know how to keep the faith in our darkest hours.
- We are hardworkers.
- We are hopeful and wise.
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How To Keep Your Skin Beautiful and Glowing
Are you looking for ways to make your skin glow and be beautiful? If yes, we are here to help. No, the answer is not in expensive anti-aging creams but what you eat.
Sugary, fatty foods such as ice cream will harm your skin. Sugary and fatty foods remove elasticity from your skin, make your skin dry and breaks down your collagen.
Here are foods and beverages that will help boost your skin beauty:
Eat Orange Fruits and Vegetables
When you eat orange fruits and vegetables suchs as oranges and carrots, you give your body rich antioxidants that improve eye sight. You also give your body great amounts of Vitamin C which fights wrinkles and sagging skin.
Drink Tea Daily
If you drink Green, Black and White teas, you can reduce acne and inflammation on your skin.
Eat Allium Vegetables
Vegetables such as garlic, onions and shallots make blood flow through your body easier. This gives your skin an body the nutrition it needs to function properly.
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Fierce and fearless beauty of the week: ThoseGirlsarewild Shannon!
Once again, we have spotted a fierce and fearless beauty in the community! Who is it?
Shannon Boodram , a founder of Thosegirlsarewild.com website and author of LAID ! As of 2022, Boodram is now married, a mom, and another baby on the way. Follow her via instagram @ShanBoody.
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Get your your curls popping like Shannon by checking out Loxa Beauty , which has some great anti-frizz, definition, and anti-humidity beauty products.
LAID is an anthology of more than 40 true stories of youth sharing their life changing sexual experiences. The narrators range from the ages 18 to 25! We recommend it for its hindsight and confidence for all to experience emotionally and physically healthy sex life-styles.
Recently she had a meeting with the Oprah Winfrey network about her new book! It is definitely a must read on hookups, positive experiences, physical consequences, date rape and abstinence! To learn more about Shannon, Thosegirlsarewild and LAID check out the links below!
