I will never forget how excited I was when my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I went looking at engagement rings. Suddenly everything began to feel more real and exciting. I was finally going to marry the man that I felt I was created to love. It was only a matter of time. Several months later he surprised me by proposing. I said yes and while I loved my ring I was more … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Store Clerk Spanks Customer’s Child
I grew up in an era where everybody’s parents had a right to discipline everybody’s children. My friend’s parents were allowed to spank me if I "acted up," which resulted in me always being on my best behavior while in their care. Before I would leave to spend the night at a friend’s house their mother and mine would exchange a dialogue in which it was noted that they had the … [Read more...]
Is Being Your Child’s Parent the Best Thing You’ve Ever Done?
Imagine that being your daddy was the best thing your father ever did. To hear that would be music to the ears of so many of our nation’s daughters. The little ones and those of us who have grown up to become women, women often still searching for whatever we feel we didn’t get from the first man we ever truly loved or placed upon a pedestal, whether or not he was actually … [Read more...]
BMWK Meets Mavis of Hotel Transylvania
This weekend I was afforded the opportunity to attend the screening of Hotel Transylvania with my family on behalf of the Black and Married With Kids family. Since our five month old is too small for movies we ended up inviting my daughter’s best friend and lover of all things scary, to join us. Those that know me, are well aware that fear is not my forte. I don’t do scary … [Read more...]
Happy Spouse’s Day!
For those of you who can’t wait to shower your spouse with some love there’s no need to wait until Valentine's Day. Tomorrow, January 26, 2013, is Spouse's Day. Not to be confused with Military Spouse Day, which is in May, Spouse's Day is a day set aside for you to show your partner that you appreciate them. Unlike other holidays or anniversaries that often have us in the … [Read more...]
Mr. and Mrs. Huxtable Please Step-Aside, the Obamas Have Replaced You
Mr. and Mrs. Huxtable as difficult as it is for me to say this, apparently you have been replaced. For years families, including my own, sat down in front of the television screen and looked to you for entertainment. Your wisdom coupled with wit had us aspiring to be our own versions of the Huxtables. Your family faced “real” issues but you got through them and for some of us … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Must See Short Film – Does Your Spouse Feel Invisible?
When was the last time you told your wife she was beautiful or your husband that he was handsome? When was the last time you saw your spouse’s eyes light up when you walked into the room? Created by the "Marriage Pressure Points" ministry, the short film titled Invisible forces viewers to reflect on their own marriages and perhaps ask themselves the same questions. While we … [Read more...]
Regardless of What She Thinks, My Child is Too Young to Be on Instagram
The other weekend as my daughter made her way to me after getting picked up from Children’s Church by her daddy she excitedly began telling me what she learned and how much fun she had. The excitement could be felt in her voice as she gave an account on how she had spent the last hour or so of her morning. She then shared with me that she had made a new friend. Her friend was … [Read more...]
Are You Raising Your Children to Be Color Blind?
During an interview on his thoughts regarding the use of the N-word in the movie Django Unchained, Marlon Wayans shared that his children don’t see color. Marlon noted that his children have friends that are Asian, white, black, and Latino. “It’s a beautiful thing to see, so they don’t see race anymore,” he stated. The notion of raising children color blind is not … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama Invites You to Join The First Family in a Day of Service
When someone who, in our eyes, was a person of excellence passes we mourn and we remember. But for some of us, simply remembering is not enough. Their memory and their legacy drive us to feel the need to do more. So, we find a way to uphold their legacy and honor their memory. If they have done a great work, we find a way to carry that on and build upon it while seeking to live … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Soul Food Junkies Full Length Film
Here at BMWK we had the opportunity to engage in some great discussions with you all, our BMWK family, on various topics both here on the blog and also on our Facebook page. Recently, we discussed the impact soul food could be having on the people we love and shared some of our thoughts on the documentary Soul Food Junkies, which aired on television this week. If you haven't … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle Obama!
Today our First Lady, Michelle Obama, celebrates her 49th birthday. In her time as FLOTUS we have come to love her. She is a woman of virtue, a woman of strength, and has a heart for others. We are grateful for the example she sets as she faces each day with such grace and dignity. Today we at BMWK would like to wish First Lady Michelle Obama a happy birthday! [imagebrowser … [Read more...]
Tips on How to Keep Your Family Healthy During Flu Season
This season, people are getting sick with the flu at alarming rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are things that can be done by all of us to help prevent the spread of the flu. In light of what is being referred to as a flu epidemic, we’ve rounded up a few tips to help you and your family navigate through flu season. Continue reading for several … [Read more...]
Shawty NO: Controversial Reality Show Gets Canceled
Critics of the controversial “reality” show “All My Babies' Mamas',” starring rapper Shawty Lo can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the show will no longer make its way to the television screen. All My Babies' Mamas', which was set to appear on Oxygen, was expected to follow Shawty Lo, his 11 children, and their mothers — all 10 of them. On Tuesday January 15th, the … [Read more...]
New York City Billboards Make Racism Difficult to Ignore
In life oftentimes we try to overlook or ignore the things that make us uncomfortable. We sugarcoat things and gloss over them because we convince ourselves that it’s easier to do that than to face them. We sometimes stand back as injustice happens because we somehow decide that being passive is the smart choice, or at the very least the safe(st) choice. We refrain from … [Read more...]