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To Live and Die and Live: Addiction, Grief, and the Cost of Silence

avatar Dr. Nigel Marcellus

Qasim Basir’s To Live and Die and Live is not a film that offers easy answers.

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Launch Baby Fashion Brand That Shines a Light on Black Families

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade partnered with JCPenney to debut the collection from their PROUDLY baby care brand.

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Weddings

Jerrold Smith II & Cheryl Des Vignes’ Sweet, Stylish LA Wedding Was a Black Love Affair Through and Through

avatar Ashleigh Thompson

Jerrold Smith II & Cheryl Des Vignes’ wedding was a modern-day fairytale soaked in culture, creativity, and Black love—an ode to the city that raised them, and the community that’s helped shape their journey together.

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Black Film

Don’t Be Late to the Juke Joint: Sinners, Black Love & Brotherhood at the Box Office

avatar Dr. Nigel Marcellus

As Black movie directors and producers, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are setting a new standard for Black representation in media, one that is authentic, layered, and community driven. 

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Marriage

After 21 Years As An Incarcerated Family, Fox & Rob are Celebrating 28 Years of Marriage and Partnership With A New Documentary

avatar Danielle S. Reed

38 years together, 28 years married, and 21 of those years as an incarcerated family, Fox and Rob Celebrate their marriage and partnership with the release of the documentary “Time II: Unfinished Business”

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Ellis Ever After

Devale and Khadeen Ellis Talk the Evolution of Their Podcast ‘Ellis Ever After,’ Marriage, Communication and More

avatar Kayla Grant

“Our intent is to share love so that people can see, like love really conquers everything,” Devale Ellis says about the podcast, which will address topics like marriage and finance, healthy Black relationships, parenting, and more. 

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The Mama's Den

Get Smarter with Blair Imani: The ‘Mama’s Den’ Episode You Need to Hear During Black Maternal Health Week

avatar Ashleigh Thompson

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Blair Imani is speaking on The Mama’s Den about the realities of reproductive justice and why it’s so important to have honest conversations about pregnancy and health in Black communities.

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Finding Healthy Love After Divorce: Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Marriage

Danielle S. Reed

Educator Julian Saavedra Talks Championing Your Child’s Learning Needs on ‘The Mama’s Den’

Ashleigh Thompson

Does Mental Health Affect Skin? How Sleep and Diet Impact Black Skin Health

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On the Couch: The Story of Black Love (Video)
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Is Being an Entrepreneur for You?
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We Met on a Blind Date. Now We're Building an 8-Figure Beauty and Feminine Care Line

We Met on a Blind Date. Now We’re Building an 8-Figure Beauty and Feminine Care Line

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Calling All Married Couples – Submit Your “Why I Said I Do” Stories!

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