A Positive Image of Black Marriage and Family

• 10 Things That Happy Black Women Know
  There is a “happy black woman” revolution happening! We are making decisions to get everything we want out of life: beautiful bodies, strong romantic relationships, healthy family connections, meaningful friendships, money, preferred careers, and grounded spirituality. We are doing it by being purposeful about how we think, what we believe, and how we act. H […]
• 5 Reasons I’ve Been Celibate For the Last 8 Years
  by Michelle G Cameron As a divorced mother of one son, it was a challenge becoming single again. I was making the decision to live a celibate life after experiencing sex for the first time during my marriage. Although it was difficult when I first started out (and it still is), here are 5 reasons why Keep Reading → […]
• VIDEO: Short Film Steps Inside a Marriage Going Through Storms
  Is your spouse aware of the expectations you have in your marriage?  Have those expectations gone unmet, and led to disappointment?  Over time has this led you to resent your spouse? The Marriage Pressure Points Ministry, has created another powerful short film titled, Storms.  The film allows you to step in the middle of a marriage Keep Reading → […]
• Incarcerated Parents: Sesame Street Helps Kids Cope
  As parents of a toddler, my husband and I are careful with what we let our daughter watch on television. Like many small children, she loves Sesame Street and watches it regularly. Having grown up as Sesame Street kids ourselves, we are both familiar with and confident in their programming. I personally appreciate their efforts Keep Reading → […]
• VIDEO: BMWK Talks with Patrice Lovely from Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighbor
  Have you checked out OWN/Tyler Perry’s new sitcom, Love Thy Neighbor? Pretty funny stuff…especially Mama Hattie. Hattie Love (played by Patrice Lovely) is the hysterically funny mom and grandmom that you do NOT want to mess with! Her antics keep you rolling but her intentions keep you in love with her. Recently, we had the Keep Reading → […]
• Join Us For #TheSoulMan Twitter Viewing Party 6/19 10:30PM EST
  This Wednesday night we’re having a Twitter Viewing Party to celebrate the season 2 premiere and return of one of our favorite sitcoms, The Soul Man. The show which stars Cedric the Entertainer, Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan airs Wednesday June 19th at 11PM EST on TV Land but the party kicks off half an hour Keep Reading → […]
• Why not Celebrate the 4th of July in Philly!
  The official first day of summer is June 21st but I really don’t feel it’s truly summer til the 4th of July!  It’s our nation’s birthday and everyone usually celebrates with cook outs, concerts and traditional fireworks displays. But, no one celebrates the 4th of July like Philadelphia! This year’s “Wawa Welcome America” events promise Keep Reading → […]
• From Head to Toe: 5 Body Parts I Love on My Husband
  Is there more than one main body part a woman is supposed to love on her husband? Really, what’s more important than “that one”?  Plenty. When you are in a truly intimate and loving marriage, you recognize that there is so much more to physical intimacy than sex. Each touch, each caress, each body part Keep Reading → […]
• Why the Fear of Being Lonely Isn’t a Good Reason to Get Married
  So I was out the other night and met a young lady who was engaged to be married.  After showing me her ring and telling me about her wedding plans, I asked her a very simple question: ”Why do you want to marry him?” She took an awkward pause and thought, and thought, and thought Keep Reading → […]
• 4 Ways To Stay Away From Revenge
  Do we instantly go  from zero to revenge and avenge in thirty seconds? Revenge does not serve any proper survival role. The original harm is already done. Revenge will not undo it Revenge and Anger is not a place to handle everything. If you act unloving towards others, you are drained of love yourself. Try Keep Reading → […]