By Nina Callaway In this world where divorce seems to be the norm, a couple managing to stay together through thick and thin deserves some celebration! If you and your spouse have made it to a significant anniversary, or you just want to have a “do-over” wedding, consider a vow renewal. Reasons You Might Want […]
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‘There is a need; there is a hunger in our community for positive images, for real images of Black folks who are in love and committed to each other and committed to building family.’ —Aiyana Ma’at Where Is The Love: By Starla Muhammad (The Final Call Oct. 4th 2011 Volume 30 # 52) Though marriages […]
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By Team BLAM The federal government this week announced a new round of funding — nearly $120 million — for programs across the country that promote marriage or fatherhood, an initiative that began under President Bush and has now been continued by President Obama. The Administration for Children and Families, (ACF), which is part of […]
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By Aiyana Ma’at Struggle. Alot of people don’t like that word. Just look at it ——> STRUGGLE. Just to see it in hard print screams hard times, sadness, tears, uncertainty, sorrow, going without—you get the point. Nobody in their right mind wants to struggle. We’d much prefer the safety of dependable predictable circumstances. We’d much rather […]
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By Ayize Ma’at I love my wife dearly. My wife is my best friend, my soulmate, my confidant, my lover, my cheerleader, my everything. My everything EXCEPT a good workout partner. My wife is the WORST workout partner in the world. I love you Queen, but I’m putting you out there cause there’s some things […]
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We at BLAM recognize everyone is special. Everyone possesses unique gifts and abilities that if embraced and actualized would bring brighter days to our lives. One person that we personally know, love, and are proud to have as a part of the B Intentional family has shined a light in our lives ever since we […]
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By Ayize Ma’at During my matriculation at Bowie State University, I was an outspoken opponent against the use of the n-word. I participated in several spoken word events where I firmly expressed my disapproval and disdain for a word which I believed had outlived it’s historical necessity. Initially, embracing the word nigger may have been […]
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By Aiyana Ma’at Do you have a song that makes you stop whatever you’re doing, put that pen or pencil down, turn the stove off for a second (so you don’t burn what you’re cooking) or tell that person you’re on the phone with that you gotta hit them back? Does the music slowly overtake […]
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By Sally aka Mrs. Trophy Wife When you’re pregnant for the first time, everyone gives you the side-eye and says, “This baby is going to change your life and your marriage forever. FOREVER.” In cynical tones, they describe the horrors of nighttime feedings, the distance you feel from your spouse, the way this child is […]
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By Nsenga Burton/TheRoot.com Have you ever heard of Margaret “Missy” Allen or Nikki McPhatter? In July of 2008, attorney Margaret “Missy” Allen was killed by a boyfriend who was a former client. Calvin McKelton was found guilty of strangling Allen and then dumping her body in Cincinnati’s East End. He was also found guilty in […]
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/in Becoming One, Love & Marriage/byBy Nina Callaway In this world where divorce seems to be the norm, a couple managing to stay together through thick and thin deserves some celebration! If you and your spouse have made it to a significant anniversary, or you just want to have a “do-over” wedding, consider a vow renewal. Reasons You Might Want […]
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/in Becoming One, Love & Marriage/by‘There is a need; there is a hunger in our community for positive images, for real images of Black folks who are in love and committed to each other and committed to building family.’ —Aiyana Ma’at Where Is The Love: By Starla Muhammad (The Final Call Oct. 4th 2011 Volume 30 # 52) Though marriages […]
Federal Government Awards Nearly $120 Million For Programs That Promote Marriage And Fatherhood!!!
/in Black Family, Love & Marriage/byBy Team BLAM The federal government this week announced a new round of funding — nearly $120 million — for programs across the country that promote marriage or fatherhood, an initiative that began under President Bush and has now been continued by President Obama. The Administration for Children and Families, (ACF), which is part of […]
Don’t Be Afraid Of Your Struggle: Why Joy & Pain Are Needed To Grow
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My Wife Is The Worst Workout Partner In The World
/in Love & Marriage/byBy Ayize Ma’at I love my wife dearly. My wife is my best friend, my soulmate, my confidant, my lover, my cheerleader, my everything. My everything EXCEPT a good workout partner. My wife is the WORST workout partner in the world. I love you Queen, but I’m putting you out there cause there’s some things […]
In The Still Of The Night- Brother Jamil’s Music Moment
/in From Across The Web, Love & Marriage/byWe at BLAM recognize everyone is special. Everyone possesses unique gifts and abilities that if embraced and actualized would bring brighter days to our lives. One person that we personally know, love, and are proud to have as a part of the B Intentional family has shined a light in our lives ever since we […]
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/in Becoming One, Black Family, Love & Marriage/byBy Ayize Ma’at During my matriculation at Bowie State University, I was an outspoken opponent against the use of the n-word. I participated in several spoken word events where I firmly expressed my disapproval and disdain for a word which I believed had outlived it’s historical necessity. Initially, embracing the word nigger may have been […]
Do You And Your Boo Have A Theme Song?
/in Becoming One, Love & Marriage/byBy Aiyana Ma’at Do you have a song that makes you stop whatever you’re doing, put that pen or pencil down, turn the stove off for a second (so you don’t burn what you’re cooking) or tell that person you’re on the phone with that you gotta hit them back? Does the music slowly overtake […]
How Does A Baby Change A Marriage?
/in Love & Marriage, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Sally aka Mrs. Trophy Wife When you’re pregnant for the first time, everyone gives you the side-eye and says, “This baby is going to change your life and your marriage forever. FOREVER.” In cynical tones, they describe the horrors of nighttime feedings, the distance you feel from your spouse, the way this child is […]
Are Black Women Invisible? Domestic Violence In The Black Community…It’s Real As A Heart Attack
/in Black Family, Love & Marriage/byBy Nsenga Burton/TheRoot.com Have you ever heard of Margaret “Missy” Allen or Nikki McPhatter? In July of 2008, attorney Margaret “Missy” Allen was killed by a boyfriend who was a former client. Calvin McKelton was found guilty of strangling Allen and then dumping her body in Cincinnati’s East End. He was also found guilty in […]