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High School Sweethearts Broke Up as Teens But Reunited Nearly 40 Years Later and Got Married
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (358+ words) Nationwide " Maretta and Fred Ross, an African American couple from Georgia, met as teenagers and dated briefly before life took them in different directions. Nearly 40 years later, they found each other again online, rebuilt their connection, and eventually got married....
Pastor Who Wrote Marriage Guide Book Arrested for Allegedly Having Several Wives
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) Nationwide " Leslie Williams, a 62-year-old African American man from Florida, has been arrested after authorities in Georgia issued a warrant accusing him of bigamy tied to an alleged second marriage. The pastor, known for writing a marriage advice book, now…...
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (239+ words) Nationwide "Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks sparked renewed debate on gender roles and modern relationships. In…...
Nigerian Pastor Criticized for Paying an Older Church Member to Marry His Non-Verbal, Autistic Son
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (244+ words) Nationwide " Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, a Nigerian pastor, is facing global backlash after arranging a marriage for his non-verbal, autistic adopted son. He later officiated the wedding, triggering debate over consent, disability rights, and caregiving responsibilities. Chinyere leads Omega Power Ministries…...
HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) Nationwide " Married? Single? "It's complicated. ? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based educator and researcher has written a powerful guide designed to help…...
Woman to Buy Back Her Mom's Wedding Dress That She Accidentally Donated
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (278+ words) Nationwide "Symone Gilbert, an African American woman from Cranston, Rhode Island, is hoping to recover a family wedding dress that was accidentally donated to a thrift store. The handmade gown carries deep sentimental value, and she wants to buy it…...
Meet the Black Couple Turning Trials into Triumphs Through Faith and Love
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) Nationwide " ST and Tonya Sirleaf are proof that love guided by faith can weather any storm. Their story isn't about perfection"it's about choosing God in the midst of life's challenges, turning hardships into stepping stones for growth, connection, and…...
Tik Tok Star Ordered to Pay $1. 75 M After Having an Affair With Her Married Manager
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (231+ words) Nationwide " Brenay Kennard, a Tik Tok influencer from Durham, North Carolina, was ordered to pay $1. 75 million after a jury found her responsible for breaking up her manager's marriage through an affair, causing emotional harm to his family. The lawsuit in…...
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Marriage to Birdman, Talks About Their Secret Wedding
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) Nationwide "Toni Braxton is opening up about her marriage to rapper Birdman, revealing how their decades-long friendship slowly turned into love, their secret 2024 wedding, and the challenges they faced soon after. During an interview on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Braxton…...
Black Bride Who Grew Up Without a Dad Had Her Landlord Walk Her Down the Aisle
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (285+ words) Nationwide " Shacole Fox, an African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, chose an unexpected person to walk her down the aisle " her 79-year-old landlord, Gil Pulliam. The two formed a bond that turned into a father-daughter connection on her wedding day....