Chicago family, join us this week when we come south of the city to Kankakee, IL to celebrate Black Marriage Week! This past Sunday was the 10th anniversary of Black Marriage Day which is celebrated in over 300 communities across the country. We’re happy to let you know that the celebration didn’t end then.

A dynamic organization called Marriage, Inc. is hosting a week full of action packed activities for attendees, in an effort to uplift and encourage marriage in the African American community and we’re blessed to be a part of the festivies.

Join us on Thursday March 21st for a screening of our hit marriage film, Still Standing. Find out how these amazing couples overcame naysayers, infidelity, communication breakdowns, blended family issues, money troubles and more to remain standing through it all!

Still Standing is perfect for:

• Couples in crisis
• Newlyweds
• Anniversaries
• Singles that want an honest look at what’s required to sustain a marriage
• Marriage and Singles Ministries
• Girls Night Out
• Enriching your marriage, even if it’s already good
• Sowing into another couple that needs to see these films (bring them with you)

You’ll See:

• Strong men talk about loving their wives and families
• The real meaning of unconditional love
• What marriage really looks like
• The most transparent conversation that you’ve ever seen about marriage
• How couples overcame issues such as blended families, communication breakdowns, money troubles, naysayers & infidelity

Then come back to join us on Friday, March 22nd as we deliver a keynote that will encourage your marriage regardless of where you currently are in your journey. We’ve been working on a special message, and we can’t wait to share it!

Details on both activities are below along with links for tickets. You can purchase a VIP pass to get access to all of the events and save money as well. We hope to see you there. If you plan on coming send us an email or tweet at @blackandmarried.

Thursday, March 21

“Still Standing” film screening
Paramount Theater, Kankakee

From the creators of BlackandMarriedWithKids.com, Happily Ever After and You Saved Me comes the next installment of timeless love stories. A diverse group of couples provides transparent, insightful conversation about what it takes to have lasting power in modern marriages. Through infidelity, chronic illness, financial crisis and more, these couples explain WHY and more importantly HOW they are STILL STANDING.  Starring Kindred the Family Soul, Speech (Arrested Development), Yolanda Thomas and Dr. Sherry Blake, this event will include introductory comments by our special guests, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, followed by a Q&A and autograph session at the film’s conclusion.

Event Location: Paramount Theater

213 N. Schuyler Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone:  815-936-6843

Event Time: 7 p.m.

Admission: $10 per person (Purchase Tickets Now)

Attire: Casual

 

Friday, March 22

Event #1: Black Marriage Week Banquet
Quality Inn & Suites, Bradley

Husbands and wives are invited to continue the celebration of love and marriage by attending this exclusive event. A delightful program will include information, recognitions, entertainment and a full-course meal. Attendees will also have the opportunity to personally meet and fellowship with special guests and IMPact presenters, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler.

Event Location: Quality Inn & Suites – Clarion Room

800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL 60915
Phone:  815-939-3501

Event Time: 6 p.m.

Admission: $35 per person (Purchase Tickets Now)

Attire: Semi-formal

Event #2: IMPact Presentation
Quality Inn & Suites, Bradley

Encouraging couples to examine and renew the Intimate Marriage Pact, our featured presenters, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, will offer their expertise for marriages of all stages.

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, founders of Tyler New Media and BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com, reside in Atlanta, Ga. The Tyler’s are sought-after national speakers at various events on topics relating to marriage and relationships, empowerment and purpose, and social media. They have appeared on both local and national syndicated radio and television programs, and have been featured in print media, including Essence Magazine,Parenting Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Sirius/XM Radio, TV One, HLN, NPR, Atlanta Journal-Constitution andWashington Post. Recently, they were listed on Ebony Magazine’s “Power 100 List” as the #15 Power Couple on the Move, as well as #16 in Essence Magazine’s “Forty Black Couples We Love.”

Event Location: Quality Inn & Suites – Aspen/Bristol Room

800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL 60915
Phone:  815-939-3501

Event Time: 8 p.m.

Admission: $30 per person (Purchase Tickets Now)

Attire: Semi-formal