I truly love writing for BMWK. Not only do I have an opportunity to spread positive messages about black love, and advise couples on how to love stronger, I also get the chance to interview amazing couples. Couples who make love look damn good and who are making huge impacts on their communities. Imagine being married for 12 years, raising two awesome young daughters, being an … [Read more...]
3 Things Power Couples Do Differently That Set Them Apart
Bey and Jay. Nicole and Boris. Will and Jada. The Obamas. These are some of our most talked about Black power couples. We love the way they look together and what they have accomplished together. But beyond the fact that these purpose-driven, high-achieving, beautiful couples are great to look at, what can they teach us about finding The One and making it last? … [Read more...]
14 Most Inspiring Black Couples
If someone asked you to list couples that inspire you, could you quickly name more than 10? Well that's exactly what our friends over at Black Love Forum have done. Back by popular demand, Black Love Forum has released a list of the 14 Most Inspiring Black Couples from around the country that are inspirational because of the love that they display for each other as well as … [Read more...]
A Powerful Marriage is Better than a Perfect Marriage
It's a total waste of time to try and make your spouse or your relationship perfect. There will be times when all you can do is pray. This is just a nugget of wisdom my husband and I share with couples during pre-marital and marital counseling. In particular, the engaged couples who only see roses and rainbows need to know that their marriage will be far from perfect. … [Read more...]
Power Couples Unite: Smiths and Carters’ Upcoming Projects
We've talked about power couples on the site before. You don't have to be a big name or have a lot of fame in order to be a power couple. Everyday power couples impact lives in their families, communities and around the world each day. But can you imagine how powerful it would be to have two power couples join forces? When you think of two of the most famous black … [Read more...]
Becoming A Power Couple
When you think about power couples, people like President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama most likely come to mind. Other power couples include Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Bill and Camille Cosby. Certainly, these couples have power and influence to do big things in our world, and all of them make it a point to help those less fortunate than themselves. … [Read more...]