You know it. I know it, but one of the most influential, constantly accessible entities needs to be reminded. For every example of an authentic, strong, loving Black family portrayed in the media, there are several louder, more consistent images of dysfunction. Turn on any television station, especially cable, and trust me, you’ll witness an […]
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An HIV Test Cost Me My Relationship
Dear Shan Tellem, I’ve never been so confused in my life. My girlfriend broke up with me for getting tested for HIV. She is allergic to latex condoms and wanted us to have unprotected sex. So I did what I thought was the sensible thing and went and got tested for HIV—something I had not […]
An Ode to Passion
“Unless it is mad, passionate, extraordinary love, it is a waste of time. There are too many mediocre things in life. Love should not be one of them.”—Dream for an Insomniac Everything that I do long-term is fueled by passion. I won’t work a job that I am not passionate about for a long period […]
Choosing the Right Partner
“What you invest your time in defines who you are.”—Todd Duncan
Never Take Love For Granted
“I’m not saying this to shake you up/I’m just saying this to wake you up/It’s all good when we’re making love/All I ask is don’t take our love for granted…”—Lil Wayne On more than one occasion, I’ve been in relationships where I felt like I was being taken for granted. I was 100% committed to […]
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