Thanksgiving Traditions: Blending Black American & Nigerian
In the spirit of love and unity, making room at the table for cultural exploration is of paramount importance. It brings us closer together as a couple and as an extended family.
Egypt Sherrod’s Furniture Line Indigo Road is Rooted in Life’s Journey and the Road Ahead
“I had a crossroads of deciding where I wanted to go, and I had to find the courage to bet on myself and follow the road less traveled.” -Egypt Sherrod
How to Avoid Being the Worst Guest at Your Significant Other’s Holiday Table
Meeting your significant other’s family during the holidays can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to avoid being the worst guest at the holiday table.
5 Steps to Throwing a Fabulous “Friendsgiving”
"Friends" have been described as the family one gets to choose. Here are five tips to honor your fabulous family of friends this Thanksgiving, with a "Friendsgiving" fête full of love, fellowship and, of course, food!
This Black-Owned Coffee Brand is Serving Up Beverages and Empowerment to Their Community
This Atlanta business is serving up much more than coffee — they're serving empowerment and tools for their community to thrive.
Sip for a Cause: This Black-Owned Wine Brand is Supporting Mothers and Cancer Survivors One Bottle at a Time
HER Wine is serving up the wine you deserve and raising awareness for cancer at the same time.
Tips to Navigate Your First Blended Family Holiday Season
For blended families, there's always an extra step involved with or without a pandemic. Children typically spend alternating holidays with their parents depending on the arranged schedule that year. Has it been a hassle? If so, we hope these tips help.
ATL Love: Businesses That Made Black Love Summit 2023 an Experience to Remember
The brands that helped us make Black Love Summit possible deserve their flowers. Learn about their businesses, shop, and circulate the Black dollar!
I’m Finally Married, Now What?
If Black women are groomed with high expectations of becoming wives, does that rob us of an opportunity to approach the process with more patience, grace, and flexibility?
Black Love Summit 2023 Confirmed There is No Black Love Without Black Wellness
"Wellness is an individual journey that includes lessons, triggers, and traumas. Wellness means not betraying yourself and not going against your morals." –Shelah Marie
6 Things Celibacy Has Taught Me That Have Nothing to Do With Sex
Choosing to abstain from sex wasn't easy, but the life I've built for myself in the process made it clear this was the best decision for me.
Khadeen & Devale Ellis Talk Marriage, Growth, and Designing the Life You Want at Black Love Summit
Don’t try to tailormake your relationship to anyone else's expectations because you will fail 100% of the time. So find that partner, curate the life you want, and have fun doing it.
Shelah Marie on Wellness and How Finding a Black Male Therapist Helped Her Husband Ace Hood Be Open to Therapy: “When He Could Relate, That Opened The Door”
"That opened the door when he felt like, okay, this person is going to understand me. This person is going to relate to me."
Black Love Summit Reminded Me That Love is a Dynamic, Ever-Evolving Journey
Black Love Summit 2023 wasn't just an event, it was an experience that brought couples, singles, and experts together to delve into the complexities of love, communication, and growth.
Fall Wedding Hair: Top 3 by Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble
When it comes to finding the perfect hairstyle for your wedding, there are a lot of options to choose from. The main goal is to pick the hairstyle that is just right for you.
Syleena Johnson Talks New Single “Monsters in the Closet,” Healing, Her Weight Loss Journey and More
"I'm tired of writing records about only love. We got enough records like that, but it was time to tell this story." —Syleena Johnson
You Can Heal and Build a Healthy Marriage Even if You’ve Never Seen One
Offer each other grace and see each other as imperfect human beings trying to overcome traumatic experiences. Give each other an opportunity to grow and understand.
Advice for Married Couples When Arguments Arise: Attack the Issue — Not Each Other
Stepping back and refocusing on the actual issue instead of our emotions helps us to communicate effectively as we peel back the layers, examine, evaluate, and attack the problem as a team.
#BlackLoveIsEntrepreneurship This Founder Built the Largest Global Organization for Women in Sales
"You have to get a sense of what’s going on with your community. And if they keep showing interest in a particular area of focus, then I have to take those signals and use them to build." —Chantel George
25-Year Vow Renewal, Example of Love For The Next Generation
With two grand vow renewal wedding events, the couple not only took the time to honor themselves, but also all the people who have made their union what it is today.
