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Former NBA Star Allan Houston Talks About The Importance of Marriage
Allan Houston, spokesman for National Fatherhood Initiative's "What's Your Legacy?" campaign, talks about the importance of fatherhood and marriage in the African American community.
Can You Stand the Rain?
by Aja Dorsey Jackson My former coworker gave birth to her baby sixteen weeks early, at the end of her fifth month of pregnancy. He was only one pound, six ounces, and was smaller in length than a ballpoint pen. That was nearly three years ago, and her little boy still suffers from a myriad of problems ranging from cerebral palsy to life-threatening food allergies. In talking to her the other day she told me that he has had more than 150 doctor’s appointments in the past year. While he has come a long way since birth, he will always be a ...
Interview With The Author: Harriet Hairston
BMWK staff writer Harriet Hairston recently released her first book Who Are You? and we got her to give us the inside scoop on what it's all about. Check out the audio interview below we did with Harriet and then go pick up the book here! [audio:http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/Audio/WhoAreYou.mp3] Who Are You? Understanding Your Identity in Jesus Christ By Harriet R. Hairston, Garrett James Seeds of hope and empowerment are sown through the words of this book. The author weaves the reader through God's original plan for mankind, and draws a map for the reader to travel from where they are now to where God ...
What Every Woman Should Know
by Harriet Hairston I read an article on Yahoo over the weekend that really helped me, entitled, "10 Things Men Wished Women Knew About Them." Some of them were pretty obvious, like the fact that these creatures cloaked in mystery and wonder like a compliment every now and then. I compliment my husband, and the grunts he gives in reply are good enough for me. LOL But there were a couple of things that really gave me pause and forced me to reflect on my marriage in a different light. For example, "We may lose small battles, but ...
Is Black Radio Poisoning Our Kids?
by Tara Pringle Jefferson By now, if you've spent any time listening to a Radio One station over the past several months, you've heard Radio One founder Cathy Hughes screeching about how H.R. 848 The Performance Rights Act, sponsored by congressman John Conyers, will put black radio stations out of business. The bill aims to make it right with artists by making radio stations pay extra fees to play their songs. In one camp, there's well...Cathy Hughes, who insists that this bill REPRESENTS THE END. She's oh so serious about this, y'all. On the other hand, there are people who wish black radio ...
…And The Award Goes To….
by Tara Pringle Jefferson In light of the Oscars last night, I thought I'd pay tribute to my crew, to those people in my life who make each day a little brighter, each problem a little easier, each celebration a little bigger. Best Actress(es) in a Supporting Role - my gang of childless friends, who may not exactly know what I'm babbling about when I'm venting to them on the phone, but who listen intently in a way that makes me think they're great at faking it. Thanks for never making me feel like the odd one out. Best Actor in a leading ...
