The other day, I overheard a woman say the most interesting thing, “I think the black men style is the best.” Being that she was not of the black race, the comment was really surprising to hear and completely true, in my humble opinion. I will admit that my perspective is not objective (I am married to a wonderful fashion conscience man), but we all know that black men style … [Read more...]
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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Take Advice from Just Anybody
Have you ever had someone tell you what they would do if they were in your situation? Well the fact of the matter is that no one can ever be you in your situation. So when people say, "If I were you.." only bad advice will follow. When figuring out solutions to our own problems and answers to questions our minds go in a multitude of directions. Most of the mental paths that … [Read more...]
BMWK Founders Lamar and Ronnie Tyler Make the Ebony Magazine Power 100 List!!!
Wow BMWK family! We're excited, humbled, grateful and almost in disbelief that we've been selected to the Ebony Power 100 list for the 2nd year in a row. With our actual names this time (last year was just the website LOL). By following our passion we've found God's purpose for our lives and hopefully assisted the marriages and families of others in the process but so much more … [Read more...]
BMWK Included on TheRoot.com’s Black Bloggers To Know List
We're excited to share that we recently were selected by TheRoot.com to be a part of their "Black Bloggers To Know" list. We are so honored to be a part of such a distinguished list. We'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to you, our readers. We greatly appreciate the support that you continously show by reading the site everyday, supporting our films and … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Fox 5 Atlanta Highlights Still Standing & BMWK
Yesterday we had the honor of being interviewed by Fox 5 Atlanta reporter, Tacoma Perry. The segment aired today and we were very pleased with the segment and how Tacoma did an excellent job of showcasing our story. During the interview we had a chance to talk about starting BlackandMarriedWithKids.com and of course Still Standing. Check the video out below and let us know … [Read more...]
BMWK Founders on HLN What Matters: Should Black Women Give Up on Black Men?
This past Friday we made an appearance on CNN's HLN network to respond to recent suggestions that black women should give up on black men by an author who is making the rounds. Below is the video of that conversation. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
AUDIO: BMWK’s Lamar Tyler on the Michael Baisden Show
Recently BMWK Co-Founder Lamar Tyler was a guest on the nationally syndicated Michael Baisden show. Click play below to listen to audio of Lamar on the show. BMWK Co-Founder Lamar Tyler on the Michael Baisden Show 5.23.2011 … [Read more...]
Black Films and Black People: Why Do We Make Such A Fuss?
by Gwen Jimmere I work in an office full of highly educated and intelligent Black people, many of whom are women in their late twenties/early thirties, like myself. I love walking the hallway and not feeling like an anomaly amongst a bunch of balding middle-aged men who I have nothing in common with . My coworkers come from backgrounds similar to mine. They can talk the … [Read more...]
BMWK Snags 2010 Black Weblog Award
BlackandMarriedWithKids.com has just been announced as winner of the 2010 Black Weblog Award under the "Best Parenting and Family Blog" category. We'd like to thank all of you that voted and our great staff of regular and contributing writers here at the site. To see the full list of 2010 Black Weblog Award winners you can click here. This year alone … [Read more...]
BMWK Dubbed A “Must Read” Site By Parenting Magazine
We are proud to announce that we've received our highest honor yet! BlackandMarriedWithKids.com has been named a "Must Read" site by Parenting Magazine in conjunction with BlogHer.com. You can follow the link below to check out the feature on their website and to see who the other winning sites were. There is also a link to a press release below as well. Parenting.com … [Read more...]
The Tylers Featured In The Current Issue of ECHOES of Empowerment Magazine
We had the pleasure of being featured in the current issue of ECHOES of Empowerment magazine. They have a great article on Kirk Franklin who's on the mag cover and you can check us out on pg. 24. Follow the link to read the full article. … [Read more...]
AUDIO: BMWK’s Lamar Talks Marriage Education on NPR’s Tell Me More With Michel Martin
by Lamar Tyler I recently had the chance to take part in a discussion on marriage education on the NPR program, Tell Me More which is hosted by Michel Martin. I was joined on the interview with Ellen McCarthy of the Washington Post and Dianne Sollee of Smart Marriages fame :-). Ellen just wrote a great piece in this weekend's Washington Post Magazine asking Why Do So Many … [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...]