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Samantha Greaves is a freelance writer from Brooklyn, NY and a graduate of Long Island University. Things associated with her are vanilla chai's, MetroCards, and Doublemint gum. When she's not blogging on her music blog MusicallyYummy.com, channel surfing

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Home & Garden > Home Interior The latest in bathroom luxuries: 1 of 51
The 7 Best Bathroom LuxuriesA lot of us take for granted how significant bathroom time really is. It is the first place we see in the morning-besides our bedrooms-and the last place we see at night. Why not make your bathroom experience an experience you will always look forward to? Over the years, technology has given way to... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Why people cheat: 3 of 44

Infidelity is one of the most prominent elements in killing a relationship. Though there are couples that have survived the wrath of a cheating spouse, their relationship has gone on to change one way or another. To pin point one particular reason as to why people cheat is so broad of an action that it is nearly impossible. P... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why black men are fond of white women: 2 of 27
This topic is always a very touchy topic to discuss in the black community. Some black women are very bitter at the fact that there are white women with their black men. Some even believe that white women are taking all of the "good" black men and leaving them to sort through the thugs and drug dealers. Through my experience ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Banning the "N word" slur for African-Americans: A good intention butts against free speech: 10 of 44
Ah yes, the legendary "N" word. Until recently the word has again been publicized and brought to the attention of the public. Hip Hop lyricist Nas was scheduled to name his album the "N" word but was strongly influenced by his record label to change the title. As a teenager the word was used in my presence both in school and ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does biology or society have a stronger influence on the development of our gender identity?: 5 of 21
Society and biology play a big part of how we identify ourselves as men and women but one plays a bigger part than the other. Biology plays a role in how we develop anatomically but society plays a role in how we develop psychologically. Society's influence is a lot stronger on how we identify with our gender. Before a baby i... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Sexual promiscuity: Standards are looser for men than for women: 8 of 33
From the beginning of time, women were seen as beautiful sensitive specimens who were pure and innocent waiting to be deflowered by that one special gentleman. It was absolutely taboo for a woman to be promiscuous and if she was she made a profession out of it, which to us today is known as prostitution. During the 1920's whe... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Do victims of racism or sexism suffer more?: 6 of 24
I must have looked at this question for over 5 minutes deliberating which side to argue for but I still have not decided. I guess as a black woman I have two strikes against me already in who suffers more if one would like to see it that way. In my opinion sexism and racism are both very damaging to a person especially to a p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues The absence of black fathers in the home: 5 of 20
Nothing compares to a black child who is robbed of a life without a father. As if dealing with the realities of society wasn't enough, they now have to experience life without the luxury of knowing and having both parents in their world; due to the selfishness and irresponsibleness of an absent black father. Many believe that... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Signs of someone falling in love: 18 of 62

The feeling of falling in love is a feeling like no other. You start a new relationship with this amazing person that in your eyes can do no wrong and the thought of them, makes you feel so good inside and out. Just the mention of their name makes a sweet smile form across your face and you have endless dreams about you ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Evaluating whether black people know who they really are: 7 of 20
As a child I was always teased because of my culture. I am a first generation Liberian born in America. A lot of my values are based off of my Liberian culture. Both of my parents believed it was very important to teach me values and morals different from American culture because they felt American values were too easygoing. ... More..