“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” poses an imminent threat to gay and straight black women. So, where is the outrage?

Black women have taken up arms alongside their male counterparts for decades, dedicating their lives to defending our freedoms even at the expense of their own. Today, however, our sisters in the military are under attack, not just from ominous enemies abroad but by discriminatory practices at home that put them in harm’s way and lead to career-ending discharges.

The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly, threatens all servicewomen…

We are humbled by the outpouring of support generated by our recent Bridal Bliss profile, “Love at First Sight.” As the first lesbian wedding to be featured on ESSENCE.com, we expected the story to garner a lot of attention, but we never imagined that it would receive such an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response. More than 4,500 readers “Liked” the feature, which generated more than 500 comments.

As many of you noted, our love story is indeed unique. While we, like typical brides-to-be, raided bookstore after bookstore for inspiration…

The Center for American Progress profiled Danielle and Aisha’s relationship after its inclusion in Essence and the historic appearance of their lesbian wedding in the magazine. Over the course of any…

And so, in the past few weeks several young people have taken their lives. Why? Because of all of us! Kids learn how to treat others by watching adults …and you know what we’ve shown them? That it’s OK to hate, and that anyone that is different than you is less than. Our children are mirrors of society for better or for worse. The rise in teen suicides resulting from bullying is a monument to this nation’s intolerance and scorn for difference.

And so, here we are 20 months into Obama’s Administration…and as the now infamous Velma Hart stated “we are exhausted and tired”. Does that mean hope is over? Shall we send hope on his way? Thank him for coming, but say “don’t let the door hit you…”? Yes, we are tired; of course we are…this recession has beaten the shit out us…like a two bit piñata! Millions of jobs have been lost, homes have been foreclosed, and the once stable middle class has now become the “shrinking class” much like the housewives of New Jersey!

And so, T.C. pleasantly surprised herself this weekend by realizing that she is not too cynical to get inspired… Let me begin by saying that like most of you, I read the news every day, and it seems to me that we are experiencing not just a financial meltdown of epic proportions, but a cultural and moral one as well!

And so, TC has been away for a while…but I’m back in effect with a bit of a quandary; what do you do when you find yourself at an in-between stage in life? Too young for the mid-life Porsche, but too old for a guidance counselor? Evidenced by a series of conversations with friends and frienemies alike…this is the stage that we are all currently in…it’s that spot right after the quarter life crisis and before your mid-life breakdown. For so long this time has been nameless, but today it hit me like Elin with a golf club!

Republican Craig Max has dreamed for years of having the ultimate D.C. wedding — a National Cathedral ceremony, followed by a rooftop reception for 200 overlooking the National Mall at…

And so, I have been on hiatus way to long…so without further ado let me jump in with both feet! Let me begin by saying…where the hell is the change??? Yeah I said it! I said what we have all been quietly murmuring to each other behind closed doors…I voted for Obama not Joe Lieberman and the two women from Maine. So, can someone please explain to me why they seem to be the ones with all the power and a year in my President is still fumbling around in the dark??? We are getting ready for midterm elections and a huge freakin upset, you know why???