Vida looks good!

I will be honest and say it is infact Black women who bring this problem upon themselves. Why? Well...for starters, what happened to your hair? Every Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle wants to get her hair straightened out. I don't see the Dixie chicks trying to wear afros. Yet to support them. You call them your goddess, your heros. Get out of here. Then also, you run around buying creams to lighten your skin. In other words, you girls sold yourselves out, showing your men that you desire to be something else. So don't complain - I know you aren't yourself - when they do where they could get the silky long hair natural and bright skin. Second problem with black women. A lot of you are hypocrites. Like w

and i really like angel's bag and her whole look in general, actually. i've never really been convinced of her cuteness before, but i see it now...and vida guerra needs to go to charm school

[quote comment="13852"][quote comment="13818"]Well, it's taken a few years but I'm fulfilling my destiny, degree done, running my company, living internationally, all before age 33. Along the way, found a woman who wanted to go down this journey with me. Wasn't afraid to get dirty, get it done and be PATIENT. Finally, a woman who accepted me flaws and all. If you see a photo of us you may say "she's beautiful but she ain't Black" or "why do all successful Black men choose non-Black women?". [/quote] Congratulations on your successs. I think what some women were complaining about is the quickness with which a Black man would say "black women are no good" and seek others. Your story is not unique, in every race there are men like you who struggle to find the right woman. A young Italian man for instance, may have the same difficulties you had, but if he didn't find what he was looking for with Sabrina, he would try Antonella, Bianca, Carlotta, Donatella until he find the right one. That is why 85% of successful Italian men are MARRIED to Italian women. Now don't get me wrong, I see nothing wrong in having an inter-racial couples. But I thing is the high percentage of black men (especially wealthy ones) who seem to seek out other races is the problem. ...If you are a young Black man out there, don't give up on Black women so soon.[/quote] I hear what you're saying and understand your perception. But I don't think Black men as a rule "give up" on Black women so easily. Quite the contrary as we have far too many Black children running around for that to be true. But you're saying that in terms of successful Black men, they disproportionately choose non-Black women. Well how do you define success? If you mean wealthy all one needs to do is look within the halls of wealth and see who's there. I'm American but don't live in the States and let me tell you, I'm just now peeping into those halls and it's not bustling with brown people by any means. People find and select lovers from similar social circles. Be it street gangs or Wall Street. My woman happens to be Asian because I found her in Asia where I do business and spend most of my time. If God has a Black woman in the cards for me I'd welcome her with arms wide open. I'm not married just yet ;-) But I'm also not holding back from love playing the waiting game. Time will tell. Always does.

OK!!!

I like Naomi's outfit. The jacket is hot.

The Lee-Simmons are so cute!! But, yeah, their outfits... overboard!

Yes sooo how can you tell they are a couple if they are so far apart? Looks more like she just happens to be in the pictures they are taking of him! Btw...9th!

[quote comment="13906"]I will be honest and say it is infact Black women who bring this problem upon themselves.Why? Well...for starters, what happened to your hair? Stop and look at it now. Is that how you were born? Nowasays, every Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle wants to get her hair straightened out. Yet you worship them, calling them goddesses, your heros. Like what?!? I don't see the Dixie chicks trying to wear afros. Then, also, you run around buying creams to lighten your skin, citing light-skinned girls get all the fun. Who told you so. By doing that, without knowing, you actually become as ignorant as Imus, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, all rolled in one. So quit winning you black girls and sort your "proverbial house" out. I call you girls, not women, and I have no regrets. You showed men of all ages and races, that you desire to be something else. So don't complain when these same men go where they can get the silky long hair and bright skin, naturally. As they don't want to shell out for your relaxers and skin bleaching creams, should you get hitched. FACT! You hyprocrites need to wake up.[/quote] WTH? Get the heck out of here with that nonsense.

Johnny does seem suspect, with his fine self! Fab lookin sexy as usual.

14th! Anyway...um, Evan Ross - don't ever wear EYE-LINER again! Not a good look (and if you think I'm wrong - look again...it's there). Also Game - take a damn bath!

Angel got that clutch from Express. I work there and was about to cop it for my mom for christmas. It's always funny to see celebrities rocking cheap shit.

check out naomi's hand gripping that clutch....looks nasty lol

After seeing John Legend with this girl I am convinced Black men do not like "straight up" Black women. This is evident with a lot of Black men in and out of the limelight. I live in NY where being "mixed" is a prereq for a date. I don't get???????? Am I just another angry Black woman?

[quote comment="13927"][quote comment="13917"] WTH? Get the heck out of here with that nonsense.[/quote] Yet another ABW - Angry Black Woman. Make sensible, though-provoking posts and stop spending your existence perpetuating a stereotype. Just a suggestion.[/quote] btw, that should be "thought-provoking" not "though-provoking".

John's girl is hot. Good for him. I don't care if it's real or whatever - it's none of my business. Bottom line is they look like they're having a good time and if there's Black people enjoying life, not bothering anybody - let 'em live.

THX Boredlawstudent!!!!!! I will keep my head up!

Just out of curiosity to all the YBF people in LA (and those who have been) how is Les Deux? The girls on MTV's The Hills are always going, but I never see any brown faces in the crowd?!?!?

[quote comment="13668"]After seeing John Legend with this girl I am convinced Black men do not like "straight up" Black women. This is evident with a lot of Black men in and out of the limelight. I live in NY where being "mixed" is a prereq for a date. I don't get???????? Am I just another angry Black woman?[/quote] You r not a angry black woman. I am a white skin black woman. Married to a black man and find myself disappointed when I see a black man with a white woman. I am a black woman trapped inside a white woman's body. I cook soul food. I know how to pick, clean and make a mean pot of greens. I can clean chittlins and make them taste so good even the picky(I don't eat chittlins) person calles to ask if I am making them for the holiday. My dressing is not betty crocker stuffing. My husband did not marry me because I look white skin , but because we just click(used a white word)lol What's the saying some moms use "if u can't use their comb don't bring them home". We black woman r just tired of black men thinking that a trophy wife is suppose to be white. If that is what some of black men think so be it. A black woman is suppose to be treated as the Queen she is. If a black woman can find a white man that treats her like the Queen she is, I ain't mad at u. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander". I am color blind but true to my roots. Love my chocholate husband. If my kids brought home someone of a different color, who am I to judge life is short and as long as there is love and respect in the relationshiop, I can appreciate and respect that.

[quote comment="14189"][quote comment="13852"][quote comment="13818"]Well, it's taken a few years but I'm fulfilling my destiny, degree done, running my company, living internationally, all before age 33. Along the way, found a woman who wanted to go down this journey with me. Wasn't afraid to get dirty, get it done and be PATIENT. Finally, a woman who accepted me flaws and all. If you see a photo of us you may say "she's beautiful but she ain't Black" or "why do all successful Black men choose non-Black women?". [/quote] Congratulations on your successs. I think what some women were complaining about is the quickness with which a Black man would say "black women are no good" and seek others. Your story is not unique, in every race there are men like you who struggle to find the right woman. A young Italian man for instance, may have the same difficulties you had, but if he didn't find what he was looking for with Sabrina, he would try Antonella, Bianca, Carlotta, Donatella until he find the right one. That is why 85% of successful Italian men are MARRIED to Italian women. Now don't get me wrong, I see nothing wrong in having an inter-racial couples. But I thing is the high percentage of black men (especially wealthy ones) who seem to seek out other races is the problem. ...If you are a young Black man out there, don't give up on Black women so soon.[/quote] I hear what you're saying and understand your perception. But I don't think Black men as a rule "give up" on Black women so easily. Quite the contrary as we have far too many Black children running around for that to be true. But you're saying that in terms of successful Black men, they disproportionately choose non-Black women. Well how do you define success? If you mean wealthy all one needs to do is look within the halls of wealth and see who's there. I'm American but don't live in the States and let me tell you, I'm just now peeping into those halls and it's not bustling with brown people by any means. People find and select lovers from similar social circles. Be it street gangs or Wall Street. My woman happens to be Asian because I found her in Asia where I do business and spend most of my time. If God has a Black woman in the cards for me I'd welcome her with arms wide open. I'm not married just yet ;-) But I'm also not holding back from love playing the waiting game. Time will tell. Always does.[/quote] The points you raise are interesting. Yes, there does seem to be a lot of Black children running around, but 70% of them are with their single mothers (in the USA). That does not say much about Black men loving and respecting Black women.I am not an American and do not live in America, but identify with Black Americans. Re wealthy Black men, you are right there are relatively few, but of the few how many of them are in loving supportive relationships with Black women? I for one will be delighted if I learn that most of them are. I think the reason we are still discussing topics in 2007, is because America in general and Black America in particular, pay little homage to Black History. When I think of the tremendous struggle the ancestors overcame and the magnificent ways they enriched America with inventions, discoveries - in science, literature and every discipline imaginable I can't help but raise my head in thanksgiving and praise. You might think it outlandish to suggest that lack of knowledge of Black History has anything to do with this discussion, but I think it does. .When you are a Black child and you consistently whites and others depicted as heroes and great people, and you constantly see the successful people who look like you with someone who doesn't look like you it sends a subliminal message. Couple that with not knowing your history you might come to the conclusion subconsciously that you are not worth much, hence the attraction for others. As I am not an American, my thoughts on this might be rubbish, but it is what I believe so far. Take care.

You all are pathetic. And far beyond the statement "angry black women," I am sick of hearing "those" females who complain about black men not wanting them, then have the audacity to say go marry a white man! Bitch please! it's both ways in our community, "some" black women do not think about dating a particular type of black male, but when he decides to try the other sides.( i.e., white, latina, or asian ) all hell will break loose! Take usher for example, he married a woman who he loves, and so many women got angry at him for marrying what they called a "mannish looking female." I guess if he had married a beautiful, light skin black chick, evrything would have been fine. Then on second thought, many would be saying, why did he have to marry a light skin bitch, with silky hair, he should have married a "real black woman!"

[quote comment="13691"][quote comment="13687"]I have to agree with Anna I think Ming Lee is upset cause as adorable as she is she wants her hair combed too. Those girls are just too cute. And to Dc all day, are you seriously calling a little girl chunky. She's not and even if she was so what. Dang it; the reason gilrs have eating disorders. On the John Legend tip whats wrong with his "girlfriend"? I'm not getting the "but umm...yea comment" Is it going completely over my head cuz I keep looking but I'm not findin anything wrong with her.[/quote] Little kids r suppose to still have baby fat. Her mom is a amazion woman and once she starts getting tall like her mom it will sort it self out. Like kids who have their adult teeth and still look like little kids. BTW, another model died of anexeira last Wednesday. She weighed 65 pounds. Dying to be thin because of the industry and insentive comments of others. Oh yeah, but I forgot some would rather have a rail skinny kid than a chunky one.(my bad).[/quote] this comment was not towards u. but a add on comment to yours

Oh wow...I'm an avid reader of YBF, never commented on anything before but your comment, "Ming Lee is getting chunky" caught my attention. Pretty soon it'll be the media saying the same thing, if not already. Come on, she's only a child, and already a part of the fashion world because of who here parents and family are... I think it's safe to say that some people were slim as children and some were not.

[quote comment="13667"]1. John Legends girl is actually cute 2. The Game looks like ELMER FUDD 3. Ming Lee is getting Chunky 4. Diana Ross has the worst looking kids, prime example of "all mixed kids NOT cute"[/quote] Oh wow…I’m an avid reader of YBF, never commented on anything before but your comment, “Ming Lee is getting chunky” caught my attention. Pretty soon it’ll be the media saying the same thing, if not already. Come on, she’s only a child, and already a part of the fashion world because of who here parents and family are… I think it’s safe to say that some people were slim as children and some were not. I'm sure she will even out as she gets older, as do many children do.

[quote comment="13690"]You all are pathetic. And far beyond the statement "angry black women," I am sick of hearing "those" females who complain about black men not wanting them, then have the audacity to say go marry a white man! Bitch please! it's both ways in our community, "some" black women do not think about dating a particular type of black male, but when he decides to try the other sides.( i.e., white, latina, or asian ) all hell will break loose! Take usher for example, he married a woman who he loves, and so many women got angry at him for marrying what they called a "mannish looking female." I guess if he had married a beautiful, light skin black chick, evrything would have been fine. Then on second thought, many would be saying, why did he have to marry a light skin bitch, with silky hair, he should have married a "real black woman!"[/quote] I am a team Usher and Tameka. I said that along time ago. I said if he married her he must love her and I love the pics. Love is love and age is age and he did his thing. He married someone he was able to talk to for many years about his realtionships. And together they realized there was something between them. He married a woman with kids and a past. Don't most. I have to say that I am guilty on making a comment about Usher not wearing his ring shortly after getting married. My hubby does not wear a ring. But in public or at the end of the day. A married man knows he is married. Maybe he had to get use to it, because he wears it now. She must be his Queen. I love seing pics of them and would also love to see pics of them and the new bundle of joy (when the pics hit the magazines).