For the first few years after my father's death in 2002, the idea of my mother dating someone else repulsed me. In my 12-year-old mind, her obligation was to my father, even after his death and any potential suitors were put through a mental obstacle course. Flash forward to July 2007, I was 17 years old and my mom casually brings up a man that she had been seeing for a little … [Read more...]
Operation Prom Helps Underprivileged Girls Have Night Of Their Dreams
Prom is a rite of passage for teenage girls across the country. Sadly, there are some that might not be able to experience it because of financial hardship. Operation Prom seeks to change that issue. Operation Prom was founded in 2005 by Noel D'Allaco in New York. The organization is now a national one with several chapters across the country. From CNN: When … [Read more...]
A Disgrace To Black Women and Wives Everywhere: Basketball Wives’ Episodes Spark Public Outcry Against Violence
Basketball Wives has been criticized since its inception for its portrayal of black women. Fans have tuned in for four seasons to see the women fuss, fight, make up and do it all over again. There have been some catfights but it was typically relegated to glass throwing, hair pulling and the occasional slap. However, it seems like the cast wanted to take things up a … [Read more...]
New Show Challenges Married Couples to Have A Week Of Sex
Lifetime has a new show out called "7 Days of Sex" and although the title is a bit racy, the show is actually very eye opening and insightful. The show consists of married couples, two per episode, taking on a challenge to fix their relationships by having sex every day for a week. Many people would welcome this idea but it is not as easy as it sounds. Viewers … [Read more...]
Brain Dead Mother Gives Birth To Twins
In the midst of tragedy, a miracle happened. Make that two miracles. Christine Bolden, a brain dead mother, gave birth to twin boys prematurely at 25 weeks. The babies are currently in Spectrum Health's NICU unit listed under critical condition. From Wood TV: MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) - A 26-year-old woman killed by a brain aneurysm, delivered twin boys at a Grand … [Read more...]
The Kodjoes Talk About Balancing Family And Careers
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker recently sat down with TheaterMania to discuss their life together, their kids and balancing a family and two active acting careers. From TheaterMania: TM: Boris is still living in California with the children. Why didn't you all just pack up and move to New York? BK: They have their own life, with school and sports and music and arts, … [Read more...]
Holly Robinson Peete Discusses Raising A Teen With Autism
Holly Robinson Peete recently sat down with B.L.A.C. Detroit to discuss her experiencing raising a child with autism and how she is helping her son, RJ, 14, navigate his teenage years. From B.L.A.C. Detroit: Actress Holly Robinson Peete was once best known for her roles in 21 Jump Street or Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. But for the past decade, she's had an additional fan … [Read more...]
Detroit High School Students Stage Walkout To Protest Inadequate Education
Fifty students have been suspended from the all-male Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit after participating in a walkout. The students were protesting because they felt like they were not getting an adequate education. From the Detroit Free Press: About 50 high school students at Frederick Douglass Academy in Detroit were suspended Thursday after walking … [Read more...]
MaTWImony: The Week’s Best Marriage Tweets
Transforming your marriage in 140 characters each week! We scour the web to find those short nuggets of inspiration to keep you loving each other better. Do you tweet about marriage and relationships? Let us know if we should be following you! [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/ThePureBed/status/185153771628802048"] [blackbirdpie … [Read more...]
Black History Month Letter From N.C. School Causes Controversy
A letter from an elementary school asking students to wear "African-American clothing" and animal prints to commemorate Black History Month has gone viral on the internet. From WSOCTV.com: WAXHAW, N.C. "” A letter sent home with a group of elementary school students in Union County last month surfaced on the Internet this week. The letter, bringing attention to … [Read more...]
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Appear On “Anderson”
An interview with slain teen Trayvon Martin's parents aired today on Anderson Cooper's talk show. Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fulton and their lawyer appeared to discuss the case, how they have dealt with this ordeal and what they plan to do to get justice for their son. From The Young, Black and Fabulous: On this afternoon's episode of "Anderson," the parents of Trayvon Martin … [Read more...]
Trayvon Martin Case Moved To Florida State Attorney’s Office
An investigation of the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has wrapped and will be handed over to the Florida State Attorney's office who will decide whether or not shooter George Zimmerman will be arrested. Zimmerman, 28, has been questioned but he has not been arrested because he claims he acted in self-defense. Despite this, Martin's family and their … [Read more...]
USDA Buys 7 Million Pounds Of Pink Slime For School Lunches
If you didn't have a reason to go vegetarian before, you might have one now. After public outcry, fast food giants like Burger King, McDonald's and Taco Bell removed ammonia-treated meat, known as "pink slime", from their menus. However, if the USDA has its way, it might show up in elementary, middle and high school cafeterias across the country. From The … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 24-Year-Old Biracial Man Elected Mayor In New York, Inspired By President Obama
Svante Myrick, a biracial man, has made history as the youngest mayor ever to serve Ithaca, NY at 24 years old. The young mayor served on Ithaca's city council prior to his term. He also considers President Obama to be an inspiration. Although Myrick's future looks promising, his childhood was rough. From NBC: Svante Myrick, the new 24-year-old mayor of Ithaca, N.Y., shies … [Read more...]
11-Year-Old CEO Opens Her Own Business, Donates 10% To Charity
Most people only dream of being a CEO and some actually make it happen. However, most CEOs aren't eleven years old. Meet Maya Penn, 7th grader and chief executive officer and owner of Maya's Ideas. From Fox 5 Atlanta: The business world can be brutal and it's not exactly the place for a pre-teen. But one young metro Atlantan is succeeding in business and she says she's not … [Read more...]