Usually, at the Jackson Residence, hearing a pair of high-pitched voices at full volume means trouble. There are two strong-willed and talkative sisters here, after all, and when it comes to speaking out or putting one another on blast, Nia the Diva and Layla the Princess are quick to do so. But in the last… Continue reading Sisters, Support & Self-Worth, Piece By “Pieces”
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Men, Marriage & The Sisters, A Dr. Audrey Chapman Q&A
According to a Newsweek article entitled “Sex, Race, Education & the Marriage Gap,” black women are more likely to remain unmarried in comparison to their equally educated white peers, and those with college degrees who do marry usually select spouses from a ‘lower economic tier.’ Only 49 percent of black women marry equally educated spouses versus 84 percent of white women doing the same. We talk with Dr. Audrey B. Chapman about these numbers.
The Romance Slam Jam: 20 Years Of Elevating Black Romance
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Denzel and Pauletta Washington and even President and First Lady Obama: for decades, they and thousands of others have positively exemplified African-American men and women in lasting, loving relationships. However, for too many book publishers, the idea of black authors writing love stories and romance novels were neither logical or… Continue reading The Romance Slam Jam: 20 Years Of Elevating Black Romance
Anthony Mackie: Chauvinism, Stereotypes & Squandering The Spotlight
Hollywood, reality shows,red carpet rundowns and celebrity Twitter fights with who: It may matter to some, but in my world, pop culture is an indulgence. If I can fit it into my schedule between deadlines, progress reports and our children’s dance and theater pursuits, fine. But more often than not, I simply don’t have that… Continue reading Anthony Mackie: Chauvinism, Stereotypes & Squandering The Spotlight
“Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.” I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.” “Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.” “Uh-huh, but everyone here is black and that’s the important thing Layla.” It’s probably odd to… Continue reading “Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain