Christelyn Karazin Explained

Christelyn Karazin is an American writer, columnist, and blogger on the subject of interracial dating,[1] particularly black women dating outside their race, and specifically black women dating white men.[2] [3] She hosts the blog "Beyond Black & White" and has written for Woman's Day, Ebony, Jet, and Reuters.

Biography

Karazin attended Loyola Marymount University, where she wrote for The Los Angeles Loyolan.[4]

Karazin founded the "No Wedding, No Womb" initiative in the summer of 2010, after her eldest daughter asked why Karazin had not married her father.[5] Realizing that this was a question that many children may ask single parents, Karazin launched "No Wedding, No Womb", which promotes the idea that couples should "abstain from having children until they are emotionally, physically and financially able to care for them."[6] [7]

Karazin also founded the "Pink Pill" a private community and self-improvement course for Black Women, and is part of the "Beyond Black and White" Website. It provides women with "Strategies for Living Well to the Extreme" this course has received many supporters and praises.[8]

In 2013, Karazin launched the blogger network SheThrives and in the following year she served as the host for the dating reality web series Swirlr.[9] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bowker. Makenzie. "Swirling" Stars in Hollywood!. HLNTV. 20 April 2015.
  2. Web site: Interracial dating still carries apprehensions. tribunedigital-chicagotribune. 20 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Obenson. Tambay A.. Producers Of 'Soul Food,' 'Barber Shop' Acquire Film Rights To 'How-To' Guide On Dating Across Race And Creed. Indiewire. 20 April 2015. 27 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427142852/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/producers-of-soul-food-barber-shop-acquire-film-rights-to-how-to-guide-on-dating-across-race-and-creed. dead.
  4. Web site: Barnett. Tyler. 'Swirling' authors share interracial dating insights. 8 October 2012 . Laloyolan. 20 April 2015.
  5. Web site: Bonds Staples. Gracie. Her story: Christelyn D. Karazin tells other black moms they deserve a partner. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 20 April 2015. 27 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427144523/http://www.accessatlanta.com/news/entertainment/calendar/her-story-christelyn-d-karazin-tells-other-black-m/nQ88G/. dead.
  6. Web site: Why Are We Still Calling Our Babies 'Illegitimate?'. 24 June 2012 . Atlanta Black Star. 20 April 2015.
  7. Web site: Activists Unite For 'No Wedding, No Womb'. NPR. 20 April 2015.
  8. Web site: Pink pill. Beyond Black & White. 2020-03-30.
  9. Web site: DESMOND-HARRIS. JENÉE. How an Interracial-Dating Web Series Gets Everything Wrong. The Root. 20 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150422082158/http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/03/interracial_dating_web_series_swirlr_is_getting_everything_wrong.html. 22 April 2015. dead.
  10. Web site: Brown. Ann. NEW WEB NETWORK FOR WOMEN, SHETHRIVES, LAUNCHES. 20 April 2015. Madame Noire. 27 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143624/http://madamenoire.com/280584/new-web-network-for-women-shethrives-launches/. dead.
  11. Web site: Penn. Charli. Authors of New Book 'Swirling' Get Real About Dating Across Race, Religion and Creed. Essence. 20 April 2015.
  12. Web site: Schlichenmeyer. Terri. Bookworm: 'Swirling' might lead to romance. Augusta Chronicle. 20 April 2015.
  13. Web site: Booker. Bobby. 'Swirling' a way of life for some Black women. 9 August 2012 . Philadelphia Tribune. 20 April 2015.
  14. Web site: Lilly. Judlyne. A Good Read: Swirling. CBS Local. 20 April 2015.
  15. News: Scribe Success Story: Littlejohn Signs Deal For 'Swirling' Movie. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094002/http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/84510561/scribe-success-story-littlejohn-signs-deal-swirling-movie. dead. 2016-03-04. 20 April 2015. Multichannel News (subscription required). June 2012.

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