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Honor Thy Father: Stuart Scott’s Daughters Speak To Their Beloved Father’s Spirit

Death comes for everyone.  Death of a parent can create a  hole in your soul that cannot be filled in. Losing any family member is the most painful thing you can ever bare in this life. ESPN’s SportsCenter, Stuart Scott  was a man of faith, honor and grace. His daughters spent last year lending their voice to the fight […]
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5 Things That Annoy Parents On The Go

Being a parent forces you to notice things in your surroundings that may have never before crossed your mind. One of them is the dreaded…
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The 2014 ESPYS - Show

Honor Thy Father: Stuart Scott’s Daughters Speak To Their Beloved Father’s Spirit

Death comes for everyone.  Death of a parent can create a  hole in your soul that cannot be filled in.…
01.01.70

5 Things That Annoy Parents On The Go

Being a parent forces you to notice things in your surroundings that may have never before crossed your mind. One…
01.01.70

White Mom’s Open Letter To Protect Adopted Liberian Son: “To The White Parents Of My Black Son’s Friends”

Moved by the failure of a grand jury to indict Timothy Loehmann, the officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice, Maralee…
09.17.09

This Video Of A Father Interviewing His Charming Toddler Will Have You In Stitches

The hilarious dad finds out why toddlers don't help the family financially and the real reason little Amalah doesn't sleep…
06.28.09

Why #ChristmasWithBlackFamilies Is Giving Us Life

New comedy sketch does a great job capturing what the holidays really look like in our homes.
01.01.70

To Sons And Mothers: An Open Letter To Stop The Violence

I am tired, angry, and discouraged with the number of deaths by gun violence over the last 2-3 years. As…
01.07.08

Black 13-Year-Old Pens Heartbreaking Letter To Middle School About Racism

An eighth grader from Yorktown, Virginia has penned a heartbreaking letter about the racism he's faced at his middle school.
01.01.70
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National Adoption Awareness Month

Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of…
01.01.70
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Tamera Mowry Housley Pays Tribute To Husband And Dedicates Marriage To God

Tamera Mowry Housely is a woman of God. One look at her blog and you are very aware that she…
01.01.70
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Should Married Couples Fast From Sex? Minister & Author Joan Wright Good Says Yes

Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with Minister and author Joan Wright Good about whether a sex fast is healthy…
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Try These Christian Friendly Substitutions For Halloween

As a child, I enjoyed Halloween. Trick or treating, costume contests, pumpkins, bobbing for apples (of course totally disgusting now)…
04.16.34
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Prayers Answered: John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Are Expecting

John Legend kicked off the year by singing the theme song to Selma and making David Oyelowo cry. He closes it by getting ready…
12.26.29
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3 Soul Cleansing Ways to Truly Forgive And Move On

Let’s just make this clear as we get started – When you hurt, you hurt. It doesn’t matter if anyone…
12.10.29

Georgia Mom Reminds Us Of The Joy Of Bring New Life Into The World“Nae Nae”

The best way to tackle childbirth isn't deep breathing or a few calming words from your midwife -- it's the…
01.01.70
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Prayers To Pray To Break Financial Curses And Increase Financial Blessing

Although the Bible is very clear in 1 Timothy 6:10 that “the love of money is the root of all…
01.01.70

Get Out Your Tissues: After 4 Miscarriages, Dad-To-Be Cries Tears Of Joy When Wife Announces Her Pregnancy

For Virginia couple Arkell and Dana Griffin-Graves, having a baby was a trying feat that resulted in several miscarriages and the…
01.01.70
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Are There Any Benefits Of Celibacy? Relationship Expert Tells All

Jacque Reid talks to love, sex and relationships expert Spirit, about the benefits of not having sex in a romantic…
01.01.70
Tamera Mowry's Baby Shower

How Tamera Mowry-Housley Completely Submits To God

Tamera Mowry- Housley is a praying woman. One look at her blog and you are very aware that she knows…
10.08.13
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National ‘Baby Lift Up’ Will Empower Families During Black Breast Feeding Week

Jacque Reid talks to Kimberly Allers Seals about this week’s celebration of National Black Breastfeeding Week and their goal to encourage other…
01.01.70

Suspensions Disproportionately Applied To Black Children Mean Racism Begins Early

Does racial bias in America begin inside public school classrooms? Judge for yourself. A new study shows that America’s teachers…
10.17.02
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‘Help, I’m Holy But I’m Horny’ – Pastor Mike Scruggs Discusses Sex Between Married Couples, Singles & Homosexuals

Jacque Reid talks to Cleveland Pastor Mike Scruggs about k Help, I’m Holy But I’m Horny, his new book designed to explore sex…
06.26.02

In Prayer: Mom Still Fights For Answers 3 Years After Daughter Goes Missing in Detroit

According to Wells' boyfriend, the father of her daughter, she left her house on the night of Aug. 6, 2012…
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