Here is a timeless question for the single girl/guy: Is it ok for a woman to ask a man out on the first date?

Dear Black Man, I started seeing this man. Everything was perfect. We talked on the phone for hours and he told all his family and friends about me almost off the bat. I did the same. On Valentines Day he proposed to me. This was a long distance relationship. I live in Texas and he […]

Is It Offensive To Call A Black Man “Boy” Or ” Kid”?

Hi Black Man. My boyfriend and I have a disagreement about the n word. He doesn’t understand why it is fine for black people to call each other that, but not OK for others to call a black person that. He agrees that it is definitely not a nice word to use, but thinks therefore […]

Hi TBM, I am a 40-year-old African-American woman and that is very lonely. I want a companion to love me for me, to hold me when I need to be held, an ear to listen when I need someone to talk to. I want someone to do things with me like traveling, movies, dining out […]