When Love is Not Enough for Them To Commit

Navigating the Painful Journey of Unrequited Love

Love, it can be beautiful or it can be a rollercoaster of emotions, so the question is, how many women get confused by men’s mixed signals?

Ladies, who can relate? She looked at him and their eyes locked for a moment. He smiled, and her heart skipped a beat. There was no denying that the chemistry between them was intense.

He flirted with her sexually, and she responded to him in kind, but when it came to making a move for something serious, he always backed off. This woman was in love with a man who couldn’t commit to her.

Realize Your Realness: Define Your Dopeness

Self love is a radical act of resilience according to Audre Lorde. It's an affirmation of identity, and an unwavering declaration of worthiness. As we reflect on Valentine's Day, it's important to remember ourselves. In the face of historical injustices, stereotypes, and inequalities, the power of self-love emerges as both a personal journey and a collective force for change. In this moment it's key to define our qualities and uniqueness through self love.

Misogynoir Math: Taraji Revives the Dialogue on Pay Equity for Black Women

There are assumptions that celebrities have different lives than the average citizen. But a recent revelation by Taraji P. Henson during an interview for her latest film, The Color Purple, showed they experience challenges just like everyone else, including racism and sexism. Famous entertainers are not immune to the economic issues faced by millions of people everyday. As an actress, Taraji has earned millions of dollars playing roles in various films and television shows throughout her twenty year career. But her emotional reflection touched on issues of pay inequity, often grounded in misogynoir, or prejudice against Black women. While she is not the first to speak on the matter, she adds to a practice that happens to be grounded in Black feminist theory that may cause a shift in the right direction.