Okay....but how did they start practicing that? The black tradition is not based on that and has absolutely nothing to do with thatt. It comes from black slaves not being able to marry one another, so this is what they chose to do to go into "married" life.

I consider myself agnostic, and I still plan on jumping the broom. It's really sad and fucked up how it started, but I still really want to participate in it.

Not to be "that guy", but maybe you should change that broomsticks part. I know you're trying to make a funny, but "jumping the broom" is a black tradition and that's a little disrespectful. Just sayin'.

And who the hell is going to watch the kids when you're working two or three jobs? Oh yeeeeeeah...that's gonna cost you too. But stop laying on your ass and expecting the government to take care of you! Why didn't you go to college?!?! Or get just get a better job, damn! You poors just want the real hard workers to…

My friend and I refused to let our kids watch Peter Pan in the school we used to work at. Or Pocahontas 2....which we had on VHS for some reason. Never seen it, but I remember the previews for it on another movie, and it involves Pocahontas going to England, and falling in love with a dude that's not even John Smith,…

Seriously! The only times you should be mad at the other woman is if she's a friend or relative, then be mad equally at both. Other than that, all anger should be towards the partner that cheated.

Not to be rude, but let's not pretend colorism isn't a problem in the Latino community because it is. And that is an issue that developed from white supremecy.

I went to a Halloween party Saturday and this white guy dressed as Rick Ross. It was obvious who he was with no blackface. If you need blackface for people to know who you are, then your costume sucks and/or you're a racist twat. But to even things out, another white guy accused me and 2 of the 4 black people there of…

And the fact that her exposure to black people is OITNB probably isn't helping matters.

I hate to be "that guy", but are you familiar with Kanye's body of work outside what you've heard on the radio? Because, he IS a creative genuis. He's one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, outside of his own work. College Dropout and Yeezus are two of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. This guy has…

I tried to get birth control in Texas. The end.

Except, no, I'm sorry, but I'm not buying it. I work at a suburban high school. There are kids in here with bags, clothes, cars and jewelry that I could only dream about. I myself, got pulled over in my college graduation present (a beautiful, 8 year old Acura TL) and questioned about how I could afford a car like…

Isn't this just what it's like to be black? Like, I love being black too. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love all aspects of black culture, I love my skin, I'm starting to learn to love my hair, it's fucking awesome. Sometimes, you have those bad experiences with being the only black person, but sometimes, you…

You're only imagining yourself as "black" in one setting. Now take that outside and walk the streets as a black man. Walk into expensive stores, drive a car, walk around at night, and THEN you would get the full experience. You can't just say "oh, if I got the chance to be black, I'd just play jazz and stay in the…

YESSSSSSS. I get so angry when people act like Macklemore is the only person saying anything important in hip hop and everyone else just talks about sex, drug and chains. Yeezus is such a good album, Kanye is a great artist, and people need to stop listening to NOW 43023409530 CDs for their opinions on hip hop.

That argument always cracks me up. If poor white people and poor POCs are treated *exactly* the same, and there's no such thing as racism anymore, then why do rich POCs still have to deal with shit like this?

I confess that I bought my first "sexy" costume this year. I feel like its the complete opposite with plus size costumes. Like, they're ONLY the extra covered up versions, 'cause you know the fatty fat fats aren't supposed to show any skin. Why can't we just get the variety we want for all sizes? If a slim girl wants…

Please tell her to teach him about police interactions! It's extremely important for him. He has to know to keep his hands visable at all times, no sudden movements, that you should tell the officer where your wallet or registration is before you reach for it, stay polite and try not to ask too many questions. I know…

That damn Shaving Ken! I thought he was so hot and looked like Jon B. with his beard.

My sister and I used to stage these epic movies with our barbies. Like, some Dallas shit. Weddings, funerals, affairs, love children, and just straight insanity. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I started reading VC Andrews in the 5th grade.