I overheard these two black women authors talking about Black relationships and one said to the other, "I really need to come out with a book about positive black relationships because there is nothing out there." The two nodded in agreement, while I desperately tried to remember the name of this book I have. This great book with short stories from real Black Couples, Men and Women talking about their search for love and healthy relationships.
I unfortunately didn't remember the name of the book in time to let those sistas know that such a book exists, but I am able to tell you about it...
 Sometimes Rhythm, Sometimes Blues: Young African Americans on Love, Relationships, Sex, and the Search for Mr. Right Today’s women expect it all: a successful career, an understanding and equally successful mate, and children—all wrapped up in a white picket fence. But recent studies show that while black women have ascended to form a new middle class and have attained success in the business sector, black men haven’t followed suit. Perhaps as a result, with other sociological and economic factors at play, many successful sistahs are having trouble finding a partner to call their own. Sometimes Rhythm, Sometimes Blues is a groundbreaking anthology that explores the many reasons why—analyzing materialism and financial expectations, single motherhood, bling-bling culture, media representations of African-American gender roles, missing fathers, incarcerated partners, and more—and offers hope from women who have beaten the odds. Writers including Kevin Powell and Victor LaValle weigh in on the men’s side in a “Talking Back” section, while female contributors include Kiini Ibura Asalaam, Shawn E. Rhea, Shani O’Neal, and Asha Bandele. Read More Details |
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Many people spend large amounts of money on attire, flowers, rentals, locations, and alcohol; all in the name of the fairytale wedding. People all want the beautiful wedding photos taken at that beautiful site. We design wonderfully aesthetic rooms or outdoor areas, tables and favors. We invite as many guests as we can get together in one place to be apart of such a life changing experience.
What happens after the wedding day?
How do we make the love last?
Marriage Education is our chance at lasting love.
"Training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the other person you love. Because if you do not understand this person, you cannot love properly. Understanding is the essence of love. If you cannot understand, you cannot love." - Thich Nhat Hahn
National Marriage Centers would like to assist in making love last.
For more info on African American marriage see below:
http://nyulyp.blogspot.com/2008/04/african-american-marriage-bringing-out.html
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