According to new government research released today, the prevalence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) has decreased by nearly two-thirds since the introduction of the HPV vaccine in the United States. Some suggest the news may help to bolster the currently low immunization numbers, which according to the New York Times lie around 40 percent of girls and 20 percent of boys for … [Read more...]
My Daughter is Growing Up – Dealing With My Own Painful Past
It was a warm summer evening with hints of Fall temperatures in the air as I sat on my sofa reading, I glanced outside and saw my beautiful little girl playing with her friends in the front yard. They were laughing and frolicking about and enjoying themselves as kids should. As I watched, I couldn’t help but marvel at their innocence. They are young and free, without a care … [Read more...]
How Do You Help Your Children Learn Love Their Brown Skin?
Recently Brandy revealed that she struggled to love her brown skin. Her thoughts echoed those of Kelly Rowland who also struggled to do the same. There are countless stories told by women who were once little girls struggling to love themselves. Despite being told that they were beautiful, most often by their parents, they struggled to see their beauty. Despite her … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Jasmine Guy Seeks to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
“I had no idea that Atlanta was such a hub for sex trafficking...,” these words came forth from Jasmine Guy during a recent interview on HLN in which she shed some light on the human traffic epidemic happening here in our communities. While you might remember her from the television show “A Different World,” these days Jasmine Guy is taking steps to change the world. Young … [Read more...]
Pretty Brown Girl Movement Teaches Young Girls Self-Confidence
Former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland, recently revealed her past issues with her skin color during the 2013 Essence Black Women In Hollywood luncheon. She reportedly hadn't embraced her "chocolatiness" until a heart to heart with Beyonce's mother and her own. One Detroit mom witnessed her own daughter's suffering with issues surrounding their own self-image and decided … [Read more...]
FLOTUS Michelle Obama Doesn’t Discuss Weight With Her Daughters
While the First Lady is passionate about talking to our nation about the importance of healthy eating and exercise one thing she doesn’t talk much about is weight, particularly with her daughters. During Monday’s “Fireside Hangout” on Google, First Lady Obama made herself available to answer questions from a few adults as well as a class of third graders. The purpose of the … [Read more...]
100 Words On Raising Our Girls Right
Saw this on Facebook and had to share: BMWK family, does this about sum it up? … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Movie Announcement Trailer- Dear Daddy by Filmmaker Janks Morton
We're very happy to share this amazing video trailer with our community here at BlackandMarriedWithKids.com. This film, Dear Daddy is currently in production from our friend Janks Morton (What Black Men Think, Men II Boys, We Need To Talk). After the trailer are more details on the film and how you can get involved with spreading the word and supporting this film. These stories … [Read more...]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Do You Know The Stats?
(Click here for full size) Check out this infographic from MakesMeWannaHoller.com (run by our very own Eric Payne) detailing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in New York City for 2009. To learn more about the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, click here. … [Read more...]
FREE Giveaway: I Heart BKFST iPod Touch Gift Pack (3 of 4)
It's Week 3 Already! We've already had two very lucky winners and are going to have at least two more. If you didn't know we've teamed up with General Mills to giveaway 4 FREE iPod Touch "I <3 BKFST" gift packs as a part of their wonderful I <3 BKFST campaign that will raise awareness that young girls need to eat breakfast each day. (Check out our interview with Keke … [Read more...]
FREE Giveaway: I <3 BKFST iPod Touch Gift Pack
We're happy to announce that we've teamed up with General Mills to giveaway 4 FREE iPod Touch "I <3 BKFST" gift packs as a part of their wonderful I <3 BKFST campaign that will raise awareness that kids and teens need to eat breakfast each day, especially in the African American community. (Check out our interview with Keke Palmer announcing the campaign.) We'll be giving … [Read more...]