My husband Don and I have been married for 17 years, however, the first 15 were awfully tumultuous. We argued all the time and just could not get along. I now realize that I went into marriage thinking I would be a glorified girlfriend and that my husband would love me unconditionally until “death did we part.” That lasted all of three weeks. That’s it. The honeymoon and my … [Read more...]
Preference or Pain? Why Some Black Men Won’t Date Black Women
If a black man tells you he doesn't want to date black women in 2016, don't get offended. Why? It's because he's doing you a favor. He's saving you the time you could have wasted on someone who doesn't deserve you. A recent episode of Iyanla Fix My Life aired, showing three black men in their 20s, 30s and 40s who had different reasons why they preferred NOT to date black … [Read more...]
#BlackLoveMatters; 3 Reasons to Celebrate It
Love should be celebrated no matter your race. Given that, some may ask, “Why specify black love?” The simplest answer, “Why not?” But if you need more than that, here are three powerful reasons to celebrate black love. It’s up to us to celebrate us. We can’t sit around and wait for others to celebrate our achievements. As in any other realm of life, minority achievement is … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Black Marriage Matters
For the past 13 years, black couples, churches and marriage-focused organizations all over the country have been celebrating Black Marriage Day. This year, the momentous occasion honoring black love will be celebrated on April 3rd. The day, which launched in 2003 by founder Nisa Muhammad of Wedded Bliss, started with just 30 cities and has now grown to more than 300 … [Read more...]