Preparing for marriage is exciting and many women dream of that special day when they finally marry the man of their dreams. You know, the one where all of the attention is on her in that gorgeous white dress. The flowers, the decorations, and the fancy cars are there, and let's not forget, her Prince Charming. However, the perfect wedding doesn't mean women will breeze through … [Read more...]
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Recap: 13 Most Pivotal Moments in Black Culture in 2016
[tps_header]With weeks away from 2017, we wanted to look back on the year of 2016. For many African Americans, there were several monumental events in 2016 that have influenced our world. We've had some highs (an introduction to the Simones) and some lows (the deaths of our legends). So here's our tribute to 2016. Let us know what moment in history touched you the most. 13 … [Read more...]
Every Black Family Should Have These 15 Songs on Their Holiday Playlist
[tps_header] Okay, we asked you guys: "What's your favorite holiday song and who sings?" And the results are in. Here are the top 15 holiday songs as chosen by you. They are ranked in order of popularity, with #1 receiving the most votes from our BMWK readers. Also, we've given you the best sing-out-loud moment from each song and a cool factoid about the holiday hit. So here … [Read more...]
Buy Blacker: 202 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Today!
[tps_header]Complied by Christine St. Vil, Lamar Tyler, Martine Foreman, Vanecia Stevenson and Nina Hemphill Reeder The power of the black consumer dollar is expected to reach $1.4 trillion dollars by the end of 2020. We already represent the largest minority group of consumers, so let's use our power to our advantage. Let's pour our dollars back into our community by … [Read more...]
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More than 30 of the Funniest ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies Memes and Clapbacks
Just to help you get you in the mood. Here are some of the best #ThanksgivingClapbacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies memes we've found on the web. Hey, BMWK, tell us which one you can relate to the … [Read more...]
Why Men and Women Frustrate The Hell Out of Each Other!
So, the other day the garbage disposal in the house broke. After getting the number for the repair person, I sent it to my wife for her to give the guy a call and schedule the repair. Now mind you, normally when we need a repair or anything related to taking care of stuff with the house, my wife usually handles it. I make sure she has the money to get it done. Well, this time … [Read more...]
Why the Phrase ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Needs to Die
Men have been chanting this mantra to each other for years - usually while downing a few cold ones at the local happy hour before heading back to the very wife he’s trying to make happy. And therein lies the rub. Husbands cannot make their wives happy. Husbands are not an assembly line of factory happiness ready to restock her aisles once she becomes low in supply of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 2014 BMWK Marriage Cruise Video
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting couples from all across the United States for our very first BMWK Marriage Cruise. Words can't explain what the experience was like. Imagine having an opportunity to connect with other like-minded couples over the span of a week. Imagine having an opportunity to tour some of the most exotic destinations in the world with your … [Read more...]
Proposal Video: Watch Him Sing To His Angel
You know that here on BMWK we specialize in special proposal and wedding videos. Since that's the case we had to share this one when it came along. Watch as Cameron Brooks of Fort Wayne, Indiana performs a singing proposal for his bride-to-be in front of friends and family. The song he's singing is Wedding Vows by Jamie Foxx and Cameron kills it. I dare you to watch this … [Read more...]
I Had to Die for My Marriage In Order for It to Live
As of September 2014, my wife and I will have been married 9 wonderful years. We communicate everything, we are 100% honest at all times, we share our fears and support one another. But, in the beginning we were both selfish, manipulative, disrespectful to one another, and downright ignored how the other person felt. We were headed towards that downward spiral called divorce … [Read more...]
25 Ways to Touch Your Spouse All Day Long
Recently I read a question from a wife who was annoyed by her husband’s groping her. Whether he was doing it with slaps on the backside or groping her body in other ways, the fondling that seemed to be a turn on for her husband was turning her all the way off. She wasn’t entirely turned off by her husband’s desire to touch her. But she was turned off by the fact that the … [Read more...]
5 Sacrifices I’m Not Willing to Make in Marriage
"I know I'm supposed to hang in there through the good and the bad, but I can't take it anymore." Many spouses feel this way. Since I minister primarily to women, I'll address the confusion I hear in their voices when they're dealing with a marital storm. Whoever told you that you must "lose you" or sacrifice mind, body, and soul for a marriage lied. Yes, they straight up … [Read more...]
Learn to Say These 2 Words and Heal Your Marriage
Words are powerful. They can make or break a relationship. For some people, it's really difficult to tell their significant other “I love you,” or “I’m sorry,” or even “I was wrong.” But, I'm not writing about those phrases today. In my experiences of ministering to women and couples, I've found some of the hardest words for spouse's to say to each other are "I'm … [Read more...]
Wedding Video: Father/Daughter 80’s Style Dance Off
You know that BMWK brings you the best wedding and anniversary videos on the entire web. Well we plan on starting 2014 just like we ended 2013, strong. For your pleasure, we found an amazing father/daughter dance video that will make you hype! After you watch it, just remember that if you haven't done the windmill since 84 then now may not be a good time to start. Everyone … [Read more...]
Why Admitting I Need My Husband Was So Hard for Me
by Faye McCray One afternoon, early in my career, one of my co-workers, "Susan," came into work visibly upset. Her business suit was wrinkled, her skin was colorless and she was wearing flip-flops instead of her usual work pumps. After she stayed in her office for what seemed like the entire morning, I went to check on her. Susan sorrowfully divulged that she had just … [Read more...]