White women, black hairstyles: It ain’t that deep and it ain’t cute
This is not a joke. These fine women were styled in the manner of black women for Endia Beal’s photo series “Can I touch it?” In the series, Beal takes white women with corporate backgrounds to have...
View ArticleRepercussions of Ratchedness: Images and Sounds
Ratchet pussy. Ratchet music. Ratchet dancing, particularly twerking. Ratchet behavior. Have all become a part of the American lexicon, fascination, and discourse. Yet, if you ask a singular person to...
View ArticleBlood Record: Renisha McBride
Renisha McBride, a Detroit native, was a hard-working, soft spoken, 19-year-old black woman who kept to herself. As we all do, she had ambitions, plans and people she loved and who loved her back....
View ArticleHate Crimes & Racism: Jim Crow at SJSU
San Jose State University sure does know how to pay homage to its Black population. It houses the Martin Luther King Jr. Library (the largest library west of the Mississippi) and a 22 foot monument...
View ArticleBWUC’s Top Women of 2013!
The end of year is near and Black Women UNchecked would like to recognize a few Black women who have definitely made waves this year. Listed in no particular order, here are our top 16 Black women of...
View ArticleYou Say I’m Fat Like It’s A Bad Thing
I was reading the January 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan the other day and ran into the “Resolution” section of the magazine. The bright and bold “Get Fit, Get Active” pages jumped out at me along with a...
View Article19 Undeniable Natural Hair Moments
From BC’s to transitions, protective styling, or just trying to gain some growth, the natural hair experience is a journey. Black Women Unchecked polled a few of our natural friends to find out… Here...
View ArticleBeing Mary Jane Episode 5: Being #2 Ain’t cute
Being Mary Jane has filled the figurative hole that Scandal has left behind during its break and has once again resurrected the conversation centered on black women and the title of secondary romantic...
View ArticleLove, the Black Way: Set the Valentine’s Day Mood
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the beautiful lovers out there. As you prepare to celebrate this lover’s holiday with your mate, friends, or your self here’s a few words and images to put you in the...
View ArticleRevolutionary Quotes by Toni Morrison
Writer Toni Morrison celebrates her 83rd year of life today! Morrison’s works, Song of Solomon,The Bluest Eye, Beloved and a number of daring critiques on race in America are a testament to the power...
View ArticleTaking on the World: Anthanette Fields-Wilson, 7 Marathons in 7 Continents
Boston. London. Great Wall of China. Rio de Janerio. Antarctica. South Africa. Sydney. Some people are just born to be trailblazers, paving the road and taking on the world one city…one race at a time....
View ArticleScandal Rewind: Get ready, get ready, get ready
What a shameful sight us gladiators have become after enduring 9, lethargic Thursdays without Scandal. I heard a few of y’all were looking like Pookie, tuning into BET on Tuesday nights, trying to get...
View ArticleSNL: Black Jeopardy! Funny or nah?
Last night’s episode of SNL featured a skit called Black Jeopardy that showcased black cast members Sasheer Zamata, Kenan Thompson, Jay Pharoah, and comedian CK Lewis. The skit has created quite a...
View ArticleHomeless mother goes to jail for leaving kids in car during interview, Father...
Shanesha Taylor, a homeless mother of two, was arrested on TWO felony counts of child abuse for leaving her children in the car during a job interview. Her children were taken by Child Protective...
View ArticleKeeping it 100% Real: The Amazing Co-Parenting of The Popes
Can I first just say that I am not necessarily the biggest fan of Miss Olivia Pope. At least I haven’t been for a while. Everything she does irritates me. Her days consist of a series of never-ending...
View ArticleVideo Captures Alleged Unlawful Arrest in New Orleans
On April 1, a video emerged on Eric Banegas Facebook that showed a disturbing and traumatic interaction between a New Orleans police officer and a young Black man. Although this video was posted on...
View ArticleHate Crimes & Racism: Jim Crow at SJSU
San Jose State University sure does know how to pay homage to its Black population. It houses the Martin Luther King Jr. Library (the largest library west of the Mississippi) and a 22 foot monument...
View ArticleBWUC’s Top Women of 2013!
The end of year is near and Black Women UNchecked would like to recognize a few Black women who have definitely made waves this year. Listed in no particular order, here are our top 16 Black women of...
View ArticleYou Say I’m Fat Like It’s A Bad Thing
I was reading the January 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan the other day and ran into the “Resolution” section of the magazine. The bright and bold “Get Fit, Get Active” pages jumped out at me along with a...
View ArticleAll Eyes on Beyonce’ Thighs: Yonce Accused of Photoshopping Instagram Photo
Rarely does a day pass without some mention of Beyonce’, be it speculation or fact. Usually, I don’t write about the Queen Bey because she and I have somewhat of a complicated relationship, but today I...
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