Check out these pictures from the DC Area premiere of You Saved Me. Over 500 people filled the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD to see what all the hype was about and they didn't leave disappointed. From ExtraTV.com: African-American Marriage Documentary a Hit March 29, 2010 | Movies The documentary "You Saved Me" -- an emotional, in-depth look into the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
VIDEO: Kindred The Family Soul- Six Is It (Episode 3: Fantastic, Amazing and Crisp)
PT I PT II In this episode of Six Is It: Aja and Fatin head to DC on Valentines day to do their last show before the new baby is born.The twins take an interest in the piano. Aquil, Diya and Nina perform their talent show act. A candid conversation about the music business on the way home back to Philly. Six Is It is a biweekly reality web series that follows … [Read more...]
What Song Takes You Back to the Beginning?
by Aja Dorsey Jackson It's funny how a song can completely transport me back to a very specific time. The right song can engage every one of my senses. I automatically know what I was seeing, hearing, what was going on around me, exactly how I felt, even the outfit that I was wearing at that exact moment. There are quite a few songs that take me back to our early dating … [Read more...]
“Man Date” Anyone?
by Tiya Cunningham-Sumter Through college and most of adulthood I was considered a matchmaker. I had a knack for knowing who would fit together perfectly. Lately, I have been using those same matchmaking skills on my husband. This requires an explanation, so here it is. I can't pick my husband's friends, but if I could, there are a few I would suggest. Some months back I … [Read more...]
Is Monogamy Unnatural?
by Harriet Hairston "I don't think infidelity is inevitable, but monogamy is definitely unnatural!" ~ BFP I wrote an article a while back about whether or not monogamy was realistic, but even in all the commentary, questions about the validity of relationships--specifically marriages--still arise in my mind. Those questions mentally bombard me, especially after reading … [Read more...]
National Black Marriage Day Celebrated in Kansas
Came across this local news video from Kansas. They actually screened You Saved Me at this church in Wichita, Kansas as well. Great turnout. From KWCH News: At Tabernacle Baptist church, Sunday night service starts with a picture. Most every couple posing at Tabernacle is at the service to celebrate their marriage. Annie Montgomery is one of two-hundred couples … [Read more...]
BMWK Couple’s Spotlight: “The Lindseys”
We are in for a special treat as high school sweethearts, Shaun and Arlice Lindsey, share with us how they were able to appreciate each other's differences and maintain a delicate balance of give and take in their happy 12 year marriage. Shaun and I are both 32 with four kids-3 girls and a boy. Named them all after the elements and the earth, but didn't win that battle with … [Read more...]
The “You Saved Me” Movement Has Begun
(DC\MD Premiere 3/28/2010 Publick Playhouse) Coming to a city near you soon! Make sure you're on our email list so you don't miss the movement. Stay tuned here to Blackandmarriedwithkids.com, more pictures and video from the event coming later this week! To order You Saved Me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EB6I1C/ … [Read more...]
Strange Things Parents Do…Part 2
by Tara Pringle Jefferson I wrote part 1 of this last Monday and you all gave some great responses to what other childless folks might see as strange behavior, but to other parents, you fit right in. Here's part 2 of my list of the things that I do as Mom and you might do as a parent: I eat all my dinners in less than 10 minutes. Usually standing up and with a baby … [Read more...]
You Saved Me Hits The Pages Of The Washington Post
Alright we've been keeping it in, but a few days back we did an interview for an article in the Washington Post. We had a great time with Ellen McCarthy during the interview and today her amazing article hits the pages of the Washington Post Style section. I'm not going to ramble on too much about it or even include an excerpt like normal. You just need to check it out … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Lamar and Ronnie on DC’s Fox 5 Morning News For You Saved Me
Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, creators of the new film You Saved Me discuss the project with Allison Seymour on DC's Fox 5 Morning News. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Ronnie Talks You Saved Me on DC’s NBC Channel 4
Ronnie Tyler Co-Executive Producer of the new film You Saved Me talks about the upcoming release and the DC Area premiere that takes place this Sunday 3/28 at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly, MD. This clip is from DC's NBC Channel 4. … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Talking “You Saved Me” and Black Marriage Day on Cocoa Mode
Check out the audio from yesterday's Cocoa Mode show with Shawna Renee on Sirius\XM Channel 169. We talked about the release of our new film, You Saved Me and how communities across the country are using Black Marriage Day to change the perception of marriage in the African American community. (Keep checking back, we'll be uploading You Saved Me coverage all day.) … [Read more...]
Let’s Move With the First Lady
by Tara Pringle Jefferson I was at home the other day and something seemed odd. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at first, then I realized what it was. The TV was off. It was quiet. If we're home, the TV is probably on. It doesn't mean that we're sitting down watching it. More than likely, it's just background noise. Or is it? I already know that the American … [Read more...]
The Black Agenda
by Tiya Cunningham-Sumter Sunday night my eyes were glued to the television. Not for any sitcom or reality show, but because of the televised "black agenda" discussion along with being able to witness the historical passing of Health Care Reform. The majority of my focus went to "The Black Agenda" discussion. The panel included Tavis Smiley (Moderator), Minister Louis … [Read more...]