Saw this on IG. I’m 37. I have never seen this show. I’m familiar with it because internet, but have never watched an episode. For those who have seen it or were fans, if I start from episode one, will I be entertained/moved by this show as a black woman in 2026? Just curious

Edit: FWB relationship!!!

Met the sweetest, most considerate, intelligent, funny, ambitious man a couple weeks ago. He calls me ‘love’ and sends me good morning/good night texts everyday. It’s a bit overwhelming, but I have to admit I’m not used to this treatment.

He opens doors for me, including car doors (even my own!), takes my hand if there’s a tripping hazard. He’s very patient and friendly with me and I like him a lot. Very passionate and very intense when the freak switch flips, but backs off and stops immediately if I say no. Baby boy is a proper man (the bar is under Satan’s septic tank 🥲).

I didn’t know how much of a freak he was until he invited me over and asked me to practice tying him up. That’s just one of the kinks he wants to explore. He leans dominant.

This is looking to be a strong FWB relationship because neither of us are looking for more, but outside my basic vanilla fantasies, I’m lost. I want to surprise him with some kinky stuff too.

What are ya’lls experiences with kinky men? And I mean ones who respect boundaries and explore with an open mind instead of saying they’re kinky and just trying to choke and slap you with big-for-nothing 🍆 (true story).

And in case anyone was wondering, he’s black 💕🖤💗

Lastly, don’t come in here with none of that pearl clutching, puritanical church auntie energy. I’m grown and I’m getting it in. Go judge someone else’s life please.

I’ve been going back n forth between going back curly and keeping my sisterlocs. I personally feel like the curly suits me best but it’s a different vibe from the locs.

I finally completed a 13km run on Sunday and I’m doing another 10km after work today! Just a reminder ladies to get your protein + keep your body active today. Do whatever physical activity you can/enjoy. Love you ladies and have a wonderful Tuesday ♥️♥️

I’ll go first:

Going to the gym, getting a little bit of abs, and suddenly acting like they’re the prize of the century

The nonchalant personality Like bro, having emotions will not kill you

And the “yo bro” dap between two men who have known each other for approximately 4 seconds. You don’t even know this man .....

Why is the dating pool so atrocious? My gosh everybody has kids and wants more. I haven't heard a man with a deep voice in a long time. Where are the Adam's apples?

Plz ignore the state of my mirror LOL

I’m trying to learn how to cohesively and effectively mix patterns. It’s not something I do often and I always feel a little hesitant or unsure.

I was inspired by the tights I saw in the last slide so I made my own version of it. Granted, not nearly as nice as the websites.

What do we think? What colour scarf works better? Vest or no vest? Or just no to the whole outfit?

Have you had a style that felt like it just gets you? Like this is me. I have felt so free, creative, and confident. My friend asked me if I name my wigs and Idk if I could name her because, I am her. Lol. But if I did name her, it would be something cute.

Do you name your wigs? Do you have different names for the different styles?

Who's your fav band or what's your most recent concert?

i have no idea how to word this in a way that doesn't sound absolutely insufferable.

i moved to a big city where apps are apparently the most popular way of meeting, so ive been on one for about 2.5 weeks. whoever said all women can date up on these apps cannot be serious. im above average, in shape, and make more than 98% of people my age since im in tech. when i tell you my likes (the number isnt the issue) are full of the biggest duds ive ever seen i wish this were a joke. i mostly dated organically in college and have attracted dudes of all races, and they're so significantly above the guys on these apps it's insane (finances, jobs, clear dating intentions, even looks which doesnt matter nearly as much as the other things). im giving guys that are typically below the people ive previously dated my number just for them not to say anything, or they're dropping off the face of the earth/unmatching in the middle of a conversation?? mind you im not even liking any of these people first. and why is this app inadvertently causing me to lower my standards? i kid you not the day after i joined the app i organically went on a date with a man from goldman sachs, and i couldnt stop laughing comparing that to my hinge matches and unmatching experience.

is this a normal experience? is it my age (early 20s)? should i just delete hinge? because im honestly just feeling more disrespected the longer im on there, but my friends said thats how they met most of the guys theyve dated post grad

I usually prefer synthetic hair for extensions and cuz it’s cheaper, but it got this feather crochet water wave hair for my vacation and it has really shown me what’s up.
They held up so beautifully that I wore them for 2 months, took them down, got my lock maintenance and reinstalled them all over again. Then I kept them in for another 7 weeks. Now I feel like they’ve been everywhere with me. ✨
I’m going to get some shorter ones next time since it’s hot af in the south and I think next time I will two strand twist them instead of braids for an easier take down.

So I was promoted the other day which Im so happy and excited about. But minutes after I was promoted and given cake and stuff from my manager. My coworker whos a lead associate, followed me into the break room to tell me I wasnt prioritzing a certain area of the store during my night shifts. Whatever, fine right but I was pissed that she chose that moment to tell me this. Instead of telling me the morning after I close. And it came off as nice nasty. Felt so shady and ruined my whole afternoon that day. Im the only black person at my job so sometimes it feels like I cant have shit, not even the moment to bask in the joy of being promoted with out someone bringing some bs to me

A cat hissed at him and he kept trying to pet it. 🫩 I just couldn’t like him anymore after that unfortunately.

Hi everyone ! I wonder if there are black people who could help me on this... Here is the thing, I've started using la Roche Posay mela B3 serum and it's darkening my complexion! Whenever I use it I get dark when I stop it my complexion goes back to normal! Am I the only one experiencing this?? Is it PIH? Is the niacinamide too much for my skin? It cost me 50+ $ I don't wanna throw it in the trash 😭 help! Is there any way I can avoid that effect?? Thanks in advance

I tried to post this up yesterday and didn't scroll down on the flair list far enough and see the news option. Sorry for any confusion that might have occurred. Thanks

I always kept to myself. Kept my personal business to myself. Did my work and clocked out. Set boundaries early with her and maintained them the whole time: don’t expect me to reply to messages when I’m not clocked in, I will not work extra shifts if I’m not available or working my other part time job, if I’m not comfortable doing something I’ll say it. Things like that. Even advocated for myself to get paid more because I was the most qualified applicant when I got hired (her words).

At the beginning of the job, like the first few months, I would give all these ideas that my boss would implement, took everything I suggested and used it to make the business better.

Then one day, 8 months into the job, I get called in for a “training” and instead it was a set up to fire me. I get fired for no reason provided by her. She shrugs her shoulders and says “sorry”. Take all my ideas and then discard me like I’m nothing. I can’t stand yt women and I am never working for one ever again.

So I pick up my new dog from the shelter this coming Friday. I’ve had dogs in the past and I loved them- one in particular who died to soon. I fell in love with this cutie as soon as I saw his floppy ears and 💕 shaped nose. He was rescued from NC, fostered and now he’s ready to be adopted. I want to give my dog a GOOD, STRONG name but also something kind. So far I like Ademu, Ade(A-day), Enzo and Koda. Any suggestions?

Are there any beautiful black poetesses on here who write poems or stories or both?

I'm a poetess. I write a lot on a daily basis. 💯

I am in the 5a/5b grow zone (Canada). For those who garden or farm, what have you grown this season or are hoping to grow in the future? For those who do neither, would you like to try and if so, what would you like to grow?

I like to try unique or heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. I have 5 varieties of potatoes, bunching onion, 6 varieties of hot peppers, tomatoes, carrots, basil, Swiss chard, beans, mesclun, lettuce, strawberry spinach, blackberry, and dwarf versions of lemon, calamondin, and sour cherry trees. The squirrels, voles, and birds enjoy the garden, sometimes to my dismay. This was a more relaxed year for me. I'm looking forward to planting some hardneck garlic soon. I would also like to try overwintering lettuce in a hoop house or cold frame. Certified seed addict. In the photo above are nema marigold, and partly visible in the bottom right corner is Red Beard Negi (a type of bunching onion native to Japan)

In a 2023 text message, Councilmember Freddie King said he blocked a 278-unit apartment complex near his English Turn home because he didn’t “want dread heads and bonnet wear fools next to me.” But in a deposition, King said he was only satirizing protesters who were accusing the council of discrimination.

How come black elites can pander for votes and access , but once they have it they denigrate and discard us just like non-blacks in positions of power have a tendency to do? How do we hold people to account?

Hi yall!

I live in nyc and want to move out of the city. I’m willing to move anywhere north of Jersey. But I’m looking for a home in the “country”. Small town vibes and hills. Preferably 4-5 hrs max from the city.

Anyone have a good experience or place I should check out