May 21, 2013

Thomas and Clarene Mitchell: Black Love, Black Marriage is Still Alive

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*On Saturday, March 16, the day before the national Black Marriage Day event observed across the United States celebrating the virtues of holy matrimony in the Black community, we held our third annual event, which coincided with the national observance. The attendance at Brentwood Church of Christ was impressive. We attracted couples of varying ages [...]




New Dating Site (Black Celibacy.com) Caters to Celibate Singles

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*It’s not always about the sex. It’s about the love and connection for many. A new dating site has the dating world abuzz. More and more singles are turning to abstinence and celibacy for various reasons, but are still in need of that special someone. BlackCelibacy.com, founded by Jeremy Billingsley, noticed there was a need [...]




Robin Thicke’s Goal for Paula Patton: ‘Double Digit Orgasms’

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*Robin Thicke isn’t quiet about his sexuality. He’s a forward man with lots of experience, apparently. In an interview with Essence.com, the singer admitted that his goal when it comes to loving his wife Paula Patton, is to get her to have double digit orgasms. Alrighty then! “It doesn’t happen all the time, but when [...]




Valentine’s Day Report: Black Love not the Problem, but Marriage is Another Question

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*Forty-two percent of black adults have never been married, compared with just 26 percent of all American adults. The statistics are dreary, and the message is staggering: Black people and marriage don’t mix. Forty-two percent of black adults have never been married, compared with just 26 percent of all American adults. By the time most [...]




Photos: Multiple ‘Black Love’ Ebony Covers for Feb. Issue

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*The February edition of Essence magazine has a “black love” theme and features three different covers of couples who represent passion, purpose and power in their own distinct ways. Passion – Actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Purpose – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Power – Jay-Z and Beyoncé “These couples [...]