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Recent Study Finds Interracial Marriages in the United States at All-Time High
It seems somewhat incredible that only 45 years ago (in 1967) the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for any state to make interracial marriages illegal. That was in the historical case of Loving v. Virginia, and it marked the beginning and true reality of “true love has no color.” Now, in 2012, research has shown that, more than …
{Vintage} Engagement Session: Giovannii + Travis {Engaged}
Welcome to a sneak peek into a love 8 years in the making!!! Giovannii and Travis met all those years ago in the University of New Haven, Connecticut right in Biology class. They noticed each other and connected during their freshman experience program – and it …
Jahari + Jonathan: {Engaged}
If any two things go together perfectly, they are love and food. Many perfect dates take place over a delicious meal, and great food tickles the senses just as love tickles the heart. They are a winning combination – just like Jahari and Jonathan. Jahari’s …
Yakentha + Casey: {Engaged}
Yakentha and Casey would be the perfect muses for a pop star’s next big love song. Instead of “Love on Top”, their song would be called “Love by Accident” or “I Got Hit by Love” – literally. Yakentha and Casey met, literally, by accident: they …
India + Dom: {Engaged}
India and Domonique met during the vivacious crazy time that is Mardi Gras. A little shimmer, a little shake, and some exposure is a guarantee that you’ll get some beads in this New Orleans Festival – but India was definitely not doing that, and might …
Top 11 Engagement Sessions of 2011
2011 was a super busy year for us. Thankfully, it was busy in a good way. We are grateful and appreciative for all the blessings bestowed upon us this year, and the tremendous growth of the publication in the past 12 months. Most importantly, we …
Asisat + Benjamin: {Steamy} E-Session
If you looked in the dictionary for the word, “steamy,” the images from today’s engagement session are sure to come up. In this case, pictures are most certainly worth more than a thousand words so I’ll keep mine short Enjoy ”A Day in the Life …
Single in the City: Flow on Hiatus
Source: etsy.com via Chelsea on Pinterest At the start of our journey in September of last year, I promised to dish it to you, as it was to me. I promised to share my tales up and down grumpy old MTA buses, trains …
Single In The City: Is He Worth Begging For?
Is He Worth Begging For – Pride Vs. Humility? (Checkmate Series) Source: modelsown.blogspot.com via Jackie on Pinterest It has been several weeks since the Keesha and Kevin debacle ran loose in Brooklyn. However, it’s also a new year. And with a new year, …
Single In The City: Flying High With Sean
Flying High with Sean Sean breezed through New York for a day, en route to Frankfurt. It was the most amazing and down-to-earth 24 hours, I could ever have hoped for. I arrived at JFK airport around 11a.m. to greet him, even after he insisted …
Single In The City: Cheers to a Glorious 2012
Source: tumblr.com via fei on Pinterest New Years Eve in New York is Exhilarating. The lights, the confetti, the parties, the debauchery. Still, the City that never sleeps can and does have quiet existential experiences, even on New Year’s Eve. Mine was a surreal mix …
Single in the City: Stood Up On Christmas Eve
Stood Up on Christmas Eve (The Cat and Mouse Series) This holiday season, like every other one in New York, is packed with tourists, lights and lots of action. Weaving through bustling traffic and herds of impatient pedestrians on 5th Avenue is no small accomplishment, …
Single In The City: The First Date – Four Years Overdue
The First Date – Four Years Overdue (A Sequel to the Cat and Mouse Series) Beside myself with joy, I strutted out of my apartment a little after 8:40 p.m., knowing full well I was going to be late getting to Mid-town east from my …
Recent Study Finds Interracial Marriages in the United States at All-Time High
It seems somewhat incredible that only 45 years ago (in 1967) the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for any state to make interracial marriages illegal. That was in the historical case of Loving v. Virginia, and it marked the beginning and true reality …
Love & The Media: Why is the Media so Quick to Report on Marriages in Trouble?
Let me begin this post with a disclaimer: I am not football’s greatest fan – not by a long shot. To be honest, I consider it an incredibly dangerous sport, especially in light of the evidence that continues to emerge on its long-term effects on head and brain …
Ten Celebrity Couples Who Have Overcome Obstacles Together
Valentine’s Day is about the celebration of love. However, the true test of love is the ability to be so committed to someone else that the love thrives and even grows during times of stress and difficulty. Below are ten celebrities whose love has helped them …
Love & The Media: On Heidi and Seal, Kobe & Vanessa Bryant – Love in the Public Eye
With the constant celebrity adoration that is prevalent in today’s culture, I sometimes wonder why we have such a glamorized view of the celebrity lifestyle. We see the red carpet appearances, lavish vacations, and extremely full bank accounts – and immediately conclude that theirs is the …
Loving Through The {Worst}: Remember Where You Came From and Who Was With You Through It All
{photo by Kiekie Photography} This article is culled from our wonderful partners at Black and Married with Kids. It was written by Dr. Michelle Johnson for Blackandmarriedwithkids.com. There was a time when my husband and I ate off of the dollar menu …
Why Your “Scent” Might Be Keeping You Single
Source: shop.nordstrom.com via Jackie on Pinterest During my “not so terrible” 2’s:), I tried to convince my mom that I could “hear” smell as opposed to just perceiving or smelling it, and my mom, in turn, tried so hard to rid me of …
Engagement Announcement: A Legal Love Affair!
Joshua and I met in the basement of our law school building. The basement was a popular study area and many of us law students spend sleepless hours there relying religiously on caffeine and take-out food. Joshua and I would share stolen glances for months. Finally, I received the sweetest email from him inviting me out. I initially had cold feet due to a series of failed relationships and ending up broken hearted. At the last minute, I cancelled the date. However, he held no grudges and we began a comfortable friendship, texting and chatting from time to time.
One late night I fell ill. Being new to the area (I had moved there for law school), I had no one to turn to. Against my better judgment I sent a desperate message to Josh seeking a shoulder to lean on. He immediately asked for my address, showed up at my apartment door and drove me around town (at midnight!) to find an open pharmacy. After a few failed attempts he found one still open in the wee hours of the night and ran in to find something to make me feel better. He dropped me off afterwards and was the perfect gentleman, checking on me over the next few days to ensure I was ok.
I was instantly enamored with this man who sacrificed his night of studying to drive me around town. He never asked to come in and after the incident would simply wave at me around school. He was never aggressive or pushy and maintained a respectful distance from me. I thought of him often and finally decided that if I truly found my fairy-tale knight in shining armour, I wanted to get him first and keep him forever! Chivalry is not dead ladies! Since then we have been inseperable and I am madly in love!
Weekend Roundup – Love Stories
The Debut of ‘Black Love’ on Huffington Post This weekend was such a great one. Well actually, that depends on whether you’re a Giants of Patriots fan…But anyway, it was a great weekend because it marked the debut of a new feature on Huffington Post Black …
Found Love in the Classroom: Marci and Andre Engaged!
Six years ago a girl named Marci met a boy named Andre.
Andre and Marci met at Texas Southern University. She was in her film editing class while he was the teacher’s assistant. During class, she would catch him glancing over at her. Of course, she thought he was a cutie pie. With the help of a friend, Andre got the courage to ask her for her phone number.
Andre called, as he promised and they have been by each other’s side since that phone call.
Sweet Memories in Prague: The Perfect Engagement
Nicole McPherson and Devon Blinth Engaged on February 14, 2010 Wedding: June 2012 “My fiance (then boyfriend ) and I both share a love for traveling and seeing the world, one day we decided that it would be fun if we each created a “bucket” …
Romance in the City: A Love Story
Alicia Perkins + Lance Reece August 20, 2011 We just love this bittersweet proposal… “My fiancé Lance proposed on Saturday, August 20, 2011, after 3 1/2 years of dating, at Atlanta’s newest and trendiest downtown restaurant called “Do” (pronounced “Dough”). After not …
Closer to our Dream: Brittney + Jeffrey
Brittney Nicole Carter + Jeffrey Martin {He Proposed On: May.23.2011} Our story is unique, yet it has a dream-filled ending! It started back in spring of 2007. Jay & I met via Facebook through a mutual friend but only as friends. I lived in …
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