I have always considered myself a patient person, largely in part to five years of living in Memphis. And now that I am a wife of seven weeks, the joy of gaining a husband comes with the added bonus of a non-existing landscape. Eager to pack away the bitter memories of lake effect snow, I […]
Actress Meagan Good and Fiance DeVon Franklin Wait Till Wedding Night for Intimacy
Despite what many term her “video vixen” image, Jumping the Broom and Think Like a Man actress, Meagan Good has always been outspoken about her deep faith. She credits her faith with helping her maintain balance, energizing her, and keeping her purposeful. The Jumping the Broom actress had a real-life Jumping the Broom moment of […]
Love & the Media: Infidelity is Oh So Sexy!
If you’re like me, you’re a Scandal-izer; this means that you’re hooked on Shonda Rhimes’ amazing new show, Scandal. It’s captivating; it’s fascinating; it has all the right elements. In fact, it’s a definite winner this season! I needed to put that out there before I delve into my topic. If you watched the show’s […]
Love & the Media: Doing Too Much or Doing What’s Necessary?
[singlepic id=517 w=320 h=240 float=left]Some time ago, I came across a very interesting piece of advice while I was browsing the web. I thought it was particularly interesting for two reasons: 1. It came from a very beautiful and talented celebrity; 2. It was so unexpected, particularly coming from her because I would never have […]
Jada Pinkett-Smith Dedicates New Song, “Burn” to Will Smith
Amidst all the rumors of separation and divorce, the Smith family have continued to prove that their marriage truly has longevity. With the release of Jada’s new video for her song, Burn, with her rock band, Wicked Evolution (formerly Wicked Wisdom), Jada shows that her love for her husband is still very very strong. In […]
Black Marriage Day: An Introduction
For those unfamiliar with it, the celebration of Black Marriage Day may sound strange or even divisive. After all, marriage should be celebrated among people of all races, right? Why single out one day to focus on black marriages? In 2002, the founder of Wedded Bliss Foundation, Inc., Nisa Muhammad had an idea: she would […]
How to Lose a Guy in our Cyber Age
I just found out my husband, “Mr. when I leave them I never speak to them again”; continued to have phone conversations with his ex-girlfriend during the first month of us dating. He, of course, pulled the whole “I was tying out loose ends” shtick when I confronted him and added the expected syrupy sentiments […]
VIDEO: New Marriage Movie “Still Standing” is a Must-See
Our partners at BlackandMarriedwithKids, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, are pioneers in the use of new media to promote positive images of marriage and parenting in the Black community. Since their amazing success, they have produced and directed two documentaries on marriage through their company (Tyler New Media), Happily Ever After: A Postive Image of Black Marriage […]
R&B Singer Tamia Talks about Marriage, Her Upcoming Album and Being a Real Basketball Wife
I named Tamia and husband, Grant Hill, to our top ten hottest celeb married couples of 2011 last year – and I stand by that. The two have shown a beautiful commitment to each other and to their families throughout the 13 years they’ve been together. Though Tamia has put her music on the backburner for many years […]
Is Marrying in Your Twenties Marrying Too Young?
When I first heard it declared that marrying in one’s twenties was marrying too young, I was somewhat taken aback. This was mostly because I come from a society (I was born and raised in Nigeria) in which most women prefer – and honestly, are expected – to get married in their early to […]
International Womens Day: What’s Your Esteem Estimate?
Esteem Estimate Women are the control center of the universe; this is not a feminist statement but a mere scientific observation. The relationship between men and women is comparative to a “ball and socket joint”. Yes, both components are needed to function, however, the socket (women) are the foundation and the control center of operation. The secret […]
Love & The Media: I Love You but I’m Not In Love with You
Not too long ago, I wrote a Love & the Media article on how fairy tales may have intensified unrealistic expectations in dating and marriage by perpetuating the “Prince Charming” standard. There are even more sad and unfortunate ideas that have been perpetuated by the Hollywood standard. One of them is the “I love you, […]
