It’s Time To Go To The Next Level. Online Couples & Singles Classes Have Arrived.

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VIDEO: So many of you have asked that we bring what we do online and the time has finally come!!!! Needless to say we are so excited about doing live interactive classes with singles and couples from all over the country at the click of a mouse. Technology is the bomb diggity (ok, corny I know…smile) and we are stretching ourselves, pulling all nighters, and getting it in like never before so we can create the kind of online class experience that will leave you so much stronger, better, and wiser then when you first step foot into our virtual classroom. We are ready for you! Are you ready to grow and learn? Class is in session!

***ONLINE REGISTRATION GOES LIVE TODAY AT 3:00PM***

FOR MORE  DETAILS ABOUT THE CLASSES PLEASE CLICK HERE!

The NEW Marriage Negotiations

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VIDEO: Please help us out and share this with any and everybody you know! This is our premier project for 2011 and we are so excited about all the wonderful people we’re going to meet and relationships that are going to be elevated. This is Real talk about real relationships going to the next level. There are positive examples of black love in the African American community and blackloveandmarriage.com is diligently working to bring healing and wholeness to love. Relationships require negotiation, compromise and flat out work. The online relationship classes we have starting in April will definitely show you how to find love and strengthen the love that you have. Registration begins March 9th. Classes begin April 18th.

For general information on the classes CLICK HERE.

Ayize & Aiyana Ma’at Featured In L.A. Newspaper Talking Real Love & Spirituality

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We were recently interviewed by L.A.-based premier community newspaper Our Weekly for an article focusing on “Real Love & Spirituality”. In it we talk about how important spiritual work is in trying to create and maintain a good and healthy relationship. We said that Yes, love makes you feel all warm & fuzzy but real love challenges, grows, helps, and matures individuals within a relationship.

Check out the article here: Valentine’s Day. When Love Is Special As Well As Spiritual: The Ma’t’s Advocate Real Love

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Chuck D Speaks On The Importance Of Kwanzaa

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VIDEO: December is an exciting month in the Ma’at home because there is an increased emphasis on the importance of family and community.  Our children struggle to contain their excitement as they anxiously anticipate Dec. 25th.  Once Chrismas arrives they quickly shift their focus and enthusiasm toward the weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa.  Kwanzaa is a family and community celebration that focusses on 7 principles.  The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).   During this time period we attend community events, we make gifts for each other, we spend time talking about the importance of each principle, and on the last day of Kwanzaa which is Imani (Faith) we participate in a Kwanzaa Karamu which is a feast.  We cherish this time of year because it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our unique value and our responsibility to contribute that divine uniqueness to our community.  To set the record straight…Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.  Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration that reinforces the greatness of our past and present historical experiences.  Kwanzaa is about lifting up who we are as a people, examining our frailties, and being intentional about making forward progress in the year to come.  We invite you participate in this wonderful celebration and remind you that your best days are yet to come.  Habari Gani!

Announcing Not 1 But 2 Winners Of “Authenticity” The Relationship Board Game!!!!!

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We are very excited to announce 2 winners of Authenticity: The Relationship Board Game!!!!  This is a couples game. To achieve the full benefits of the game you and your partner must be completely authentic. (So, you know we looove that over here where we strive to keep it 100% real!) Originally, we only intended to give away 1 FREE game but we think this game is so great we just couldn’t help ourselves….so we have 2 winners!!!!!

They are Gabz74 and K.O. Yay!!!!! They both took advantage of being able to enter multiple times and had this to say when they entered the Give Away:

Gabz74:

Good Morning,

I’m excited about getting the chance to win this board game. All that know me, know that I love to play games. I am really interested in this one because it is TRULY a well-rounded game, that covers ALL aspects in a relationship.

I am exploring a new relationship with so many possibilities and there are many questions that I would still like to have answered but sometimes I get caught up in the “am I wording this correctly”.

Even if I am not the winner, I will still be investing in this. This game will be JUST what the doctor ordered.

Good luck to all of the participants.

K.O.:

You guys always find the good stuff for your giveaways!!

Congratulations to the both of you!!!! Let the games begin!  🙂

CHRISTMAS GIFT ALERT! FREE GIVE AWAY!!! “AUTHENTICITY” THE RELATIONSHIP BOARD GAME

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The holidays are upon us and it’s time to figure out just what to give the folks on your list. Before, you get a headache trying to figure out the perfect gift for the ones you love allow us to make an excellent suggestion. ENTER TO WIN & Give the FREE gift of  Authenticity: The Relationship Board Game.  Authenticity is featured in the December issue of ESSENCE magazine and was created by Sheila Moss-Brown.

Sheila says the game of Authenticity was created to provide people that are dating, engaged or newly married the opportunity to learn more about their mate in a fun, interactive yet informative format. To achieve the full benefits of the game you and your partner must be completely Authentic. To be authentic is to truly be yourself, be proud of your past and your future. The focus is not winning or losing but learning and connecting so that you can determine if there is a love connection or if counseling is in your near future. You can lose this game if you and/or your mate are not authentic in answering the questions. Sheila’s hope is that you find this game helpful in finding that person with which you truly connect.

We, at B Intentional, think this game is a great gift for the cute couples in your life or for you and yours. Remember, we should always be looking for ways to keep the romance alive and the authentic conversation going. TO ENTER, LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW, SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG, & BE SURE TO PUT YOUR CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS (it’s private—no one else will se it) WHEN LEAVING YOUR COMMENT SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU’RE THE WINNER! YOU CAN ENTER ONCE EACH DAY THIS WEEK. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 2010. Spread the love & this link!

Happy Holidays,

The Ma’at’s

Ayize & Aiyana On Omo Oduduwa Radio Show Tonight! Tune In!!!

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We will have the privilege of spending some time on the airwaves this evening with Osaremi Ogunleye Lanloke of Oduduwa Radio. Osaremi is currently host of Omo Oduduwa Radio, which she founded in Spring 2010. We will be talking about the pain & joy that comes along with Moving From “I” To “We”.

Osaremi was born in Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon, South Carolina to Chief Alagba Ogunleye and Ayoka Abiomi Lanloke. Her family taught her everything that they could about the customs and traditions of her ancestors. Osaremi is a priestess of Obatala, teacher, speaker, founder and radio host of Omo Oduduwa Radio.

By trade, Osaremi has extensive experience in cultural event planning, which includes the Awolawo Festival, Harvest Festival and Ancestral Egungun Conference. In 2002, Osaremi founded the Cultural exchange, an events planning ocmpany which produced the 2004 African Women’s Conference, Market days at Lush Life cafe and World Aids day event for Kennesaw State University.

Calling All Writers!!! Join The B Intentional Team!

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Are you a Husband, Wife, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, Aunt, …Ok you get the picture…Are you someone who has something to say about LOVE, MARRIAGE, SEX, SINGLEHOOD, DATING, FAMILY LIFE, PARENTING, OR SIMPLY GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN LIFE OR IN LOVE? If you answered yes to any of the above then join the B Intentional Team. CLICK HERE for Guest Writer Guidelines & Benefits. For everyone who has inquired so far and for those yet to come—we are so excited about the path that lies ahead. Let’s build together!