Timelines and expectations drive our culture. You must do x, y, and z by the time you are this age or you are not considered successful. You know what I’m talking about to, so don’t front! We all have things we expect to accomplish by a certain time and when it doesn’t happen, we have a … Continue reading
Today we are blessed with another feature a post from E. Joy Coker. Joy is Chi-Town native working on the front line in her community for her community. As a writer, future author, and speaker, she has a passion for encouraging, motivating, and transforming the lives of young girls and women. She is a strong woman, beautiful … Continue reading
I was invited to be a part of a panel on relationships. Not sure if Chris Brown wasn’t available or if they just didn’t know what they were getting into by having me on the panel. Because I know my thoughts on relationships and marriage are….out of the box, I tried to temper my participation on certain … Continue reading
I was witness to some of the most outlandish ish in the world last week. I’m talking nonsense of epic proportions! I was eating at one of my favorite spots and saw a group of brothers (black men, no relation) eating dinner and catching up. I recognized one of the dudes and went over to speak … Continue reading
This past weekend, I was able to hang out with two great friends of mine. While feeding our carnivorous pallets (and black stereotypes) with delicious wings from B-Dubs, (Buffalo Wild Wings) we discussed the future of one of our relationships. I asked my boy, “Do you think she’s the one?” He immediately replied without hesitation, … Continue reading
When 2 or more men are gathered, there are a few things that will always be in the midst. Chief amongst them being laughter, verbal pugilisting (don’t know or care if that is word), and discussions of old times. – Book of Man Law, Social Etiquette, Sect 2.a8 When the cats I know get together … Continue reading
Today we are blessed to feature a post from E. Joy Coker. Joy is Chi-Town native working on the front line in her community for her community. As a writer, future author, and speaker, she has a passion for encouraging, motivating, and transforming the lives of young girls and women. She is a strong woman, beautiful wife, … Continue reading
Well the best thing about Think Like a Man is that Tyler Perry is not the director, executive producer, or personally starring in it as Madea. So shoutout to Steve Harvey, Director Tim Story and whomever else had a role in making a movie with a predominately black cast, and had the wherewithal to not … Continue reading
Good afternoon good people, The Following is a PSA for all women who subscribe to the belief that “If a man wants to be with me, he has to pursue me.” Wait let me take this a step further…this PSA is specifically for all of the “God Fearing” women who love to use the scripture … Continue reading
I was having a conversation with my boss’s boss the other day and we both agreed that the one thing that we definitely try to communicate about marriage is that it is WORK! Yeah I believe in the love, and agree with ensuring a connection with the other person, and I’ll even buy the idea … Continue reading
The Writerz Block 