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My husband and I are discussing stopping at baby No. 2. I’m fine with that, but not his solution. He wants me to get my tubes tied or get on birth control. I told him I don’t want to and suggested instead that he have a vasectomy or wear a condom. He said he’s not…

Iconic actress Ruby Dee died Wednesday at the age of 91. As the world mourns her death, real fans remember that her career was versatile and her life was multilayered. 1. She was a social activist. Along with her husband, Ossie Davis, Dee was a fervent activist. In the 1950s she was an outspoken critic…

Father’s Day is the time to celebrate your dad. It is also a good time to evaluate whether you’re actually turning into him. Have you suddenly taken an interest in grilling? Do you have trouble understanding rap lyrics? Here are the telltale signs that the transition is under way. 1. You’re wearing cardigans. Has your…

Let these memories of Ruby Dee—who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91—in roles from Jungle Fever to A Raisin in the Sun remind you of her legendary film career. 1. Do the Right Thing, 1989, Mother Sister 2. Jungle Fever, 1991, Lucinda Purify 3. American Gangster, 2007, Mama Lucas 4. A Raisin in…

Legendary actress, activist and writer Ruby Dee passed away Wednesday at the age of 91. Her career spanned nearly seven decades and made a significant impact, especially in black film and theater. And a lifetime chock-full of rich experiences qualified her to deliver advice that we can all live by.  1. On Courage “The greatest…

A Florida bus driver who reportedly has a history of taunting children was arrested Tuesday for allegedly smacking a 9-year-old special-needs student in the face, according to the Pensacola News Journal. Pamela Hardy, 56, was “charged with child cruelty without great bodily harm” in the incident, which occurred April 29 and was recorded by cameras…