The Writers
SBM
I’m single. I’m black. I’m a male. Being single all my life isn’t my goal … but I’m loving it now and its makes a catchy site name
Born in DC, raised in Maryland, with some prolonged visits around the country … I have amassed theories, observations, and beliefs on dating, love & life. The internet is the best medium to share ideas with the rest of the world, so I promise to deliver advice, theories, observations … but most importantly … A look at dating, love, & relationships from a Young Black & Male perspective … a rarity.
Me … I’m in my mid 20′s and a recent college grad. I’m your typical “knowledge worker” in Washington, D.C. I’m a programmer by trade and an undercover nerd, but my “Billy Dee Like” personality masks all of that.
If you want honest talk … from a male perspective … you have found the place.
Slim Jackson
Sites:
Three Ways to Take It
Twitter
I.Am.Slim.Jackson. Your favorite light-skinned Articulate Black Guy with the same issues that you face daily. I’ve been in relationships. I’ve flown solo. I’ve counseled the sane and the crazy. I think at some point I’ve been both the sane and the crazy, since it does take one to know one right? I’ve been doing this blog thing since June and it’s working out a lot better than I expected and I still have a long way to go. Writing is my outlet. It keeps my skills sharp. If I could do it for a profession, I wouldn’t be sitting at a desk on the phone all day thinking about stapling an annoying co-workers face. I’d be sitting at home in basketball shorts watchin’ my flat screen with a lap top near by. Unfortunately, life ain’t that easy. So sit back, relax, and let me do my thing. I’ll keep you entertained for as long as I have a keyboard.
Streetz
Sites:
StreetzTalk.net
The Foxx Files
Twitter
Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Streetz! I’m a worldly individual with a New York State of mind. If you ever felt like your life was a movie, sitcom, drama, and documentary combined, then we share something in common. From my travel stories, to the crazy world of sex and dating, I chronicle these hilarious, controversial, and off the wall experiences to the internets through blogging. I cover my random thoughts and opinions via Streetztalk.net , and my column on sex and relationships at Examiner. When I’m not writing about sex and relationships, I’m tackling various aspects of entertainment, fashion, and hip hop culture at the newest online mag experience: The Foxx Files! Let’s Work!
Dr. J
Sites:
The Book of J
Twitter
Dr. J… I’m really trying to find the words to sum it up, but I can’t. I go by several names, the Doctor, Jay Jack, or most notably, We Love. (Ladies do me a favor, please refer to me as We Love, it really pisses off the fellas.) Anyway, I’m here to bring the noise. My style is no nonsense, tell you the truth straight up. I’m all about real talk. I’m the type of dude who tells you about the stereotypes and then tells you why there’s nothing you can do about it. I don’t have a problem telling you to your face that you are less than wifey material or high maintenance and will not find a man. However, I also don’t have problem putting the men on notification for their Tom Foolery. What am I trying to say? I guess, I just want you to know I’m here to give you the advice you need, not necessarily want. Dr. J is now taking walk-ins.
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I love your site. I don’t understand why you feel the need to mask your nerdiness. I personally find a man that is well-read, inquisitive, worldly and articulate extremely attractive and many of my girlfriends do as well. I would like for you do to a piece on why so many young and middle aged black men don’t go to church. I’m not one who feels that people’s lives should revolve around church and that they show up everytime the doors open but I would just like some feedback about why a lot of single brothers don’t even show up a couple of Sundays out of a month.
Church isn’t a place to express and explore life in a way most young black men find being of a modern young black man.
As someone who goes at least once a month … not sure I’m qualified to speak on brotha’s who don’t go to church.
to a single black male. to me from what you are saying you are the type of brother who is what I refer to as looking excellent on paper. for me you wouldn’t have to mask your nerdiness because if a man can capture my mind he can have anything he wants. I’m so over hood brothers and have been for sometime but I do consider myself an EBP even though I may not have the same level of education as some of the men who approach me. I do find from time to time I run across men who think I’m not good enough for them because I have 2 children and have not been married to date. I am not a woman looking for a babys daddy or a replacement father.
I desire companionship and someone who will allow me to romance them and be deserving enough of all the things I would love to do for my man.
the bible says ” he that findeth himself a wife findeth himself a good thing” what I take from this is I should stand still and let my KING find me. how ever standing still has also gotten people run over from time to time if they don’t have the forsight to move out the way. never the less in 2008 I’m taking applications, no temp postion available only full time lovers wanted…
peace and blessings
A Sankofa Queen
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Hello SBM
I recently came across your site while looking for a biker single site. However I took the time to stop and check it out and I must admit I like what I’ve read and will be returning often. And let me just add you are who you are if anyone doesn’t like it do you really care! Never mask who you are! If you’re happy with the person you are to hell with others. That’s just me and my 3 cents.
I came across your site after checking out my daily “The Cynical Ones” and clicking and clicking and here I am. Anywho, I am always open to hearing the opinions/suggestions/rants of an Educated Black Man!!!! Great blog.
Just came across your site from the stuffebplike.com page–interesting stuff! I’ll keep reading…
most of the blogs I stumble upon are people from dc..what do you think this means
that we talk to damn much ???? lol..that we have a lot to say ???
just asking
Haven’t visited in a minute. Like the new look!
after insomnia I found this site and I’m hooked can wait to read the new blogs. I like the honesty and the positivity
How do I go about a blog roll exchange with you?
Hi SBM,
I was perusing a women’s forum last month and someone posted a link to your blog (ironically enough, she was straight bashing you, lol). Me being me, I had to check out what all the fuss was about and have been hooked ever since.
Love the blog, love the insight, might even join in on all the fun:)
Greetings,
I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and how happy I was to see that it was given great mention in the January 2010 edition of essence magazine that I received today!!! (Page 62, bottom left hand corner!) I think you guys do a fantastic job examining the male psyche, and just thought you should know that if essence recognizes the greatness, then that’s awesome!!! Cheers and keep up the great work!!
Found this website in Essence and i love it already! It’s always good to read an entertaining male perspective on relationships, keep up the good work fellas.
F I N A L L Y and THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *gettin’ my shout on FO’ REAL!!!* Gheesh…I KNEW there were some ARTICULATE (gotta stress that one I am an English teacher so this is #1 on my list for who I choose to include in my circle of acquaintances/friends LOL), FUNNY-AS-ALL-HECK, FUN LOVING, BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL, SINGLE MEN who don’t mind SHARING with the rest of the world their adventures and musings! I am your counterpart…allow me to introduce myself (not re-introduce love ya Jay-Z): I am Demetria Nicole, single/black/female…articulate/educated…yet down to Earth (my head is not all up in the sky like “Oh I have this and that degree” LOL)…socialite (just love socializing/networking/building positivity with my peeps) and all around passionate God-fearing woman…not gloating just sharing as you gentlemen did in your intro’s for this blog. I have a SPANKIN’ NEW BLOG on blogger.com…I will be SURE to link you all to it as soon as I actually BLOG SOMETHING lol…I at least made the first step in securing my blog name and I will not even share that right now–for that is not why I stopped through to leave a comment–I truly wanted you writers to KNOW from the depths of my heart how much I support, honor, appreciate and celebrate this site as your expression of who you are (at least for the moment as far as being single men)…even when you get married (not if you are all good catches in my opinion), please continue to share your musings on life, dating, love…those topics never grow old! I am looking forward to this new acquaintaince if you shall oblige me. *FYI>>>shout out to the “other” Demetria who mentioned your site in the January 2010 issue of my FAVORITE magazine ESSENCE! (yep I shall always remember page 62 of that issue, as the young lady said above, bottom corner left side LOL)…good lookin’ on this one Demetria L! Lastly in the words of BrownBeauty1987 “I am hooked!” Yes sis I agree…I will be waiting with baited breath upon EVERY posting; you have a loyal fan for life; and I will be sharing your website with everyone I know…keep up the blessed work gentlemen. Thank you for finding a way to share your thoughts without cursing (although you make mention to words it’s never blatant and I for one appreciate that) yet coming off so REAL…love it! Hugs.
Intriguing so far, indeed. I like you, SBM.
This blog is def a counter to all the estrogen on my blog! Love it! I am so glad I stumbled upon this blog! Intriguing…
LeLe
You all are refreshing and extremely entertaining. And like you said in “Black Male Bloggers: Our Words Are Gospel” as powerful
keep up the good writing.
and surprisingly friggin gotdamnit accurateas the posts are, we, as the readers can’t live by them but I thank you all for having an opinion and giving us an insight on the things you’ve expeienced. There are a lot that can relate and you give us other ways to take it. Maybe there’s really more than three ways to take it. (see what I did there?)i found this site last night…while looking up tips for a maneuver i’d rather not explain (blush) anyways im feelin you alls post this site is hot!!!! even though im slightly offended at times …lol aint nothin wrong wit that
Im trying to registers for the blog, but it wont let me. Whats going on?
i love this blog =)
Ha! I just noticed that I only recognize 2 names on this list of commenters, and one of them is crazy. This is the first time I’ve come across this page, and thought I’d put my signature on here for future reference.
I love this site. I took me a couple of days to read it all ! I was LMAO, upset, sad, happy, disappointed etc… Refreshing. Since I am trying to discover Blk North Americans (and improve my English) it’s very helpful. Good luck !
Live from Cincinnati, Ohio…caught my attention at 2am. A woman who will be making the infamous “aisle walk” in October, I must say, this site has so much to offer for any man or woman during any stage of a relationship or while in their singleness. I look forward to what is yet to come!