This MSNBC clip examines black women and where we stand in the African American community. It is a well known and documented yet rarely spoken about fact that a disproportionate number of African American women tend to have higher education, income, and job status than African American men. This is not ok. Why is this so? There are many theories and rationales for why this paradigm exists in the black community….but our question is: How do we change this in our community?
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Niecy got married, TLC aired her wedding, landed a TV Land sitcom, and now she just landed her own reality series!
Since Niecy Nash Wedding Bash drew in 5 million viewers, TLC wants to experiment and shoot eight episodes of Niecy’s blended family life.
Niecy says her family life is a lot like the Brady Bunch:
There’s a lot of love in our house, but also a lot of mayhem and foolishness – all the kids are acting crazy, I’m busier than ever, and Jay’s never raised girls before. We hope our fans welcome us into their homes… we need the room!
Niecy and her family will be starring on an episode four of ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap. The comedian will swap families with actress Tina Yothers.
I can’t wait to see more of this beautiful black blended family! What about you?
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Talk about creativity and a well though out proposal. Check out this latest marriage proposal video from a guy named Prentice Ashford titled, “Chris Brown Music Video Proposal (Greatest Ever!!).” Ashford created the video for his girlfriend Trisha Newton and it is sooo sweet.
We should all be this thoughtful every single day in our relationships. You know what we always say: You get out what you put in and this brother seems to have put a whole lot of effort into this beautiful proposal. Much respect to Prentice for doing it well!
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So, were you one of those folks who thought about having friends over and then said “No, not this year” and now you’re having second thoughts again? Hosting a last minute New Year’s Eve party is possible by inviting friends and family over the phone, running to the store for a few decorations and picking up take-out food or appetizers on the way home. Throw an on-the-spot New Year’s celebration, complete with beer and wine with ideas from event coordinator Lori Randall of Simply Divine Events.
Happy Partying!
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Owe someone dinner? If you win the chance to have dinner with the President and the First Lady, you can invite a guest to come with you. The official contest website says: Don’t worry about airfare or the cost of the meal – all you need to bring is your story and your ideas. We like! Two lucky persons will get to go. Will it be you?
Here are the official contest rules:
No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2011. You may enter by contributing to Sponsor here or click here to enter without contributing. Three winners will each receive the following prize package: up to $1200 towards round-trip tickets for winner and a guest from within the fifty U.S. States, DC, or Puerto Rico to a destination to be determined by the Sponsor; hotel accommodations; and dinner with President Obama on a date to be determined by the Sponsor (approximate retail value of all prizes $4,800). Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama for America, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601.
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With exchanges and shoppers eager to redeem gift cards, the day after Christmas is always a busy one for retailers.
Target certainly seems to be doing its best to woo shoppers into physical stores on December 26. Stores will open at 7 a.m., and there will be sales of as much as 50% off on clothes and holiday decor. Also, anyone redeeming a Target gift card for $50 or more of merchandise on December 26 will automatically get $10 off.
And the good news is if you don’t feel like battling the crowds, you can get the same deals by shopping online.
Happy Shopping! Do it wisely. 😉
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TRAILER: Tyler Perry is a movie making machine! So, it shouldn’t surprise that he has a new movie coming out called “Good Deeds”.
Tyler Perry’s “Good Deeds” is written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry, and stars Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian White, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian, Jordenn Thompson, Beverly Johnson, with Phylicia Rashad, and Gabrielle Union.
Check out the movie description and the movie trailer (above):
A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) has always done what’s expected of him, whether it’s assuming the helm of his father’s company, tolerating his brother’s misbehavior at the office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancee, Natalie (Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works as a cleaning person in his office building. Outspoken, impulsive and proud- and also recently evicted- Lindsey struggles to make ends meet for herself and her young daughter. But when Wesley offers to help her get back on her feet, his innocent good deed ignites an unexpected attraction- and suddenly Wesley finds himself caught between the life he thought he wanted and the powerful desires of his heart .
Allright BLAM Fam: What do you think. Does the film look like a winner to you? Will you be checking it out when it hits the theaters?
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In BET’s comedy series “Reed Between The Lines,” Malcolm Jamal Warner and Tracee Ellis Ross play a successful couple with three children. We love this show and definitely feel we need more of it.
Yesterday they visited Good Day LA in the studio to talk about the show….and their on-screen chemistry. Listen in.
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In this behind the scenes interview of Steve Harvey on the Dr. Oz show, Steve talks about how to motivate your man to take care of himself and what his wife does with him. It’s sooo simple ya’ll. We, wives, have more tools than we realize. In fact, his advice can be transferred to a lot of areas in our relationships when we want our spouse to be more open, willing, or cooperative. Check it out and leave a comment with your thoughts.
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DOUGLASVILLE – The Church at Chapelhill in Douglasville, Georgia is releasing a brand-new holiday film entitled “Surrendered – The Story of Jay Harding”. The film was released this weekend December 17th and 18th at the church’s facility and is free to the public.
The film was shot in the West Atlanta area in September & October of 2011, and was completed by members of the church. All of the cast and crew were volunteers.
During a week this past August, the film was written by Brett Divine who also produced, directed, and edited the feature. A cast and crew was assembled through volunteers in the church and production began on September 23rd, 2011.
The screening of the film is open to the public. You can view the trailer at www.surrenderedthemovie.com and pre-order the DVD on the website.
The budget for the film was $15,000 which allowed the crew to purchase a camera, lenses, and a few other necessities. All of the locations and props were donated by members of the church.
The film is about a man who faces the biggest decision of his life at Christmas time, after losing almost everything he cherished in his life.
All of the footage was edited during production. Each night the crew would take the footage and begin editing, which allowed the church to complete the project on a very tight timeline.
The project was filmed on a Panasonic AF-100 camera, and edited in Sony Vegas with a Macbook Pro running boot camp. The church has been inspired by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia after the impact that their movies have made.
Who: Families
What: Surrendered: Debut of the new film
Where: The Church at Chapelhill, Douglasville, GA. 30135 When: Saturday & Sunday, December 17th & 18th (check website for times)www.surrenderedthemovie.com.
Not In Georgia? This will make a great last minute Christmas gift. PRE-ORDER HERE.
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