The title in itself forces you to either hold tension in your forehead and shoulders or deeply exhale at the thought of just existing as a Black person in the world. This year’s virtual Black Love Summit masterfully served us a panel, presented by Neutrogena, featuring newlyweds Reginald Cunningham and Brittany Packnett and Atlanta couple Terrell and Jarius Joseph, who are the parents of 2 toddlers. Moderated by media maven Jemele Hill,this panel opened up conversations on setting boundaries, self-care, and the challenges of existing within multiple intersections of identity.
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Living in the midst of a global pandemic has really shown just how vital it is to have our finances together because that “unknown” can derail so much in our personal lives. From unexpected layoffs, furloughs, and terminations to many Black-owned businesses forced to shut down their operations, money has been a huge priority for many couples. The pandemic has also allowed many to shape shift and create other avenues to grow their money. In partnerships, mismanaging finances – or mismanaging conversations around finances – can be to the detriment of a relationship. This year’s virtual Black Love Summit dove into that with the Growing Your Money Together panel featuring comedian Kev On Stage, his wife and entrepreneur Melissa Fredericks, and producers/entrepreneurs Jasmine Nicole and Andre Cisco.
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