Christelyn Karazin (born 17 July 1973) 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
editKarazin graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 1999, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies, and where she wrote for The Los Angeles Loyolan.[4]
Her academic background laid the foundation for her subsequent career as a blogger and advocate for social issues related to relationships. Notably, in 2010, Christelyn launched the initiative "No Wedding, No Womb," aimed at addressing the high rates of out-of-wedlock births and promoting responsible fatherhood and motherhood in the African American community, 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 then 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] Her work through her blog and other digital media has positioned her as a central figure in discussions around these topics.
Publications
editReferences
edit- ^ Bowker, Makenzie. ""Swirling" Stars in Hollywood!". HLNTV. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Interracial dating still carries apprehensions". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay A. "Producers Of 'Soul Food,' 'Barber Shop' Acquire Film Rights To 'How-To' Guide On Dating Across Race And Creed". Indiewire. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Barnett, Tyler (8 October 2012). "'Swirling' authors share interracial dating insights". Laloyolan. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Bonds Staples, Gracie. "Her story: Christelyn D. Karazin tells other black moms they deserve a partner". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Why Are We Still Calling Our Babies 'Illegitimate?'". Atlanta Black Star. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Activists Unite For 'No Wedding, No Womb'". NPR. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Pink pill". Beyond Black & White. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ DESMOND-HARRIS, JENÉE. "How an Interracial-Dating Web Series Gets Everything Wrong". The Root. Archived from the original on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Brown, Ann. "NEW WEB NETWORK FOR WOMEN, SHETHRIVES, LAUNCHES". Madame Noire. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Penn, Charli. "Authors of New Book 'Swirling' Get Real About Dating Across Race, Religion and Creed". Essence. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Schlichenmeyer, Terri. "Bookworm: 'Swirling' might lead to romance". Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Booker, Bobby (9 August 2012). "'Swirling' a way of life for some Black women". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Lilly, Judlyne. "A Good Read: Swirling". CBS Local. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Scribe Success Story: Littlejohn Signs Deal For 'Swirling' Movie". Multichannel News (subscription required). June 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 20 April 2015.