Rantings of an SBM

Its Friday … and I think I’m going to try and keep this whole rant positive.  There is a Black Man as the Democratic Presidential Candidate and with his wife by his side, not only is he showing a strong Black Man … he is showing a strong Black Family.  So … all positive rants [...]

Thursdays Feature: Mean Black Women

So its another Thursday and another featured blogger.  This comes from “The Late (not so great) 20′s”, a great spot you should check out.  Now, I read this post and feel I really need to write a reply, but I need to highlight her work … but sadly … I disagree so much. Won’t go [...]

White Girls [Video]

***NOTE***  There is a new poll question.  Interracial dating anyone? **** [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdI-JLTE5l4] I don’t know what made me suddenly remember this BET Uncut classic … but this video was played for years on the show. Who can forget the hook … White girlllllllllls, (Suzy,Jen, and Karen) Going through my miiiiiind, (Sarah, Jesse and Julie, too) [...]

You’re not that hot …

There is a syndrome I have noticed for many years.  A mental disorder, an abnormality, a deficiency that is plaguing scores and scores of black women.  It can be debilitating towards relationships, finding a mate, and even just interacting with others on a platonic level. This disease is known as heightened sense of attractiveness … [...]

Rantings of an SBM

Its friday … you know the deal! I’m tired. Really tired.  Its some unmentionable hour in the AM and I’m checking in some code for my project and about to send some emails. I’ve found this game on facebook … its called Word Challenge.  I have gotten addicted to it.  It really was something i [...]

Thursday Feature: Hands That Stand …

This post comes from a resident commenter Ms. Deveraux at her blog The Journey of Ms. Deveraux and kicks off me featuring a different writer/blogger/ person who has something to say.  Enjoy. ADMIRE: to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval One thing about living in Chicago that I wouldn’t normally experience in Texas is the [...]

Beautiful Black Hair

2004 Vibe Awards

**Site Note** New Poll … Whats more important to you?  Sex or Conversation **End Note** I responded to an reader submission before where a young lady was upset at the person she was dating, who didn’t approve of her change in hairstyle.  Initially it was long and straight, and she decided to keep it natural [...]

Online Dating: Wave of the future.

Its 2008.  There is technology available to us and ingrained into our daily lives that our grandparents could never have dreamed of … all of it greatly effecting the way we date and love in the 21st century. Now you have cell phones, giving use 24 hour access to your boo.  There is GPS tracking [...]

SBM Answers: Disposable Black Women?

Its been awhile since I responded to an email.  They haven’t been coming in as often as usual (in addition to a small backlog on my part).  Remember … got a burning question … hit me at sbm@singleblackmale.net.  While I am only one man with one opinion, the comment sections go crazy with good (and [...]

Rantings of an SBM

***NOTE**** Black Weblog Awards People … Nominations!  I win … Cream of Wheat for all … and I’ll think about a bowl of grits for those southerners. Its Friday and its the rants you have come to expect and a chance for you to let some things off your chest.  But this week … there [...]