And other key findings from new major research on minority US families. For his latest research, University of Virginia sociologist W. Bradford Wilcox stepped out of the ivory tower and relocated to New York City. He and his family spent a year living in Harlem, interviewing pastors and members Of black and Latino churches in […]
He has the kind of impact that makes presidential candidates like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump take notice. Now, Brooklyn, New York megachurch pastor A.R. Bernard wants to use his influence and knowledge to help men and women foster better romantic relationships. In his new book Four Things Women Want From a Man, A.R. Bernard […]
Kobe Bryant’s wife and kids were at the Staples Center to see his 60-point farewell game this month, but his parents Joe and Pamela Bryant were noticeably absent. And now we know why. The NBA legend hasn’t spoken to them in thee years – all because they tried to auction off some of his high school memorabilia […]
R&B star Ciara Harris reveals that she was praying for a God-fearing man before Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stepped into her life and said God told him to lead her spiritually. “I remember telling my friend the kind of guy I wanted: a God-fearing man with a very fun spirit who loves kids and […]
Well that was fast. Just yesterday photos surfaced of Adrienne Bailon and gospel star Isreal Houghton frolicking on the beach in Mexico leaving many to wonder if the two are an item. Now Houghton is confirming that he and Bailon are indeed dating, AND addressed those who assumed he had been having an affair with Bailon while still married. […]
This is quite interesting. Remember Israel’s announcement on his face book page about his divorce from his wife of 20 years? Well. apparently he has a new boo thang already. According to TMZ, Israel and Adrienne have been seeing each other for a while. Adrienne Bailon has a new curvy beach bod and boyfriend, who […]
Pat is fed up with always putting her husband Emmitt’s needs before her own. When Pat approaches Emmitt for a much-needed heart-to-heart, he is less than receptive. Can she convince Emmitt to put in more effort with their five children and step up for the team? Being married to NFL legend Emmitt Smith comes with […]
Kerry Washington has no time for your personal questions. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. The “Scandal” actress made that clear while speaking on a panel at South by Southwest on Sunday. Washington brushed off divorce rumors concerning her husband of nearly three years, former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha, with a badass statement on her […]
Article By Dianna Hobbs // Purity I was heartbroken for her as I read her message. A 34-year-old woman requesting prayer sent me an email. She had abstained from sex all her life. Waiting until marriage was her goal, not as some prize or trophy, but as a way of truly honoring God. But […]
Devon Franklin and Meagan Good are giving people a crash course on tapping into God’s plan for relationships and marriage. The celebrity couple has joined Empower U, an Essence magazine e-course that educates people on a multitude of topics that includes love, finances and health ahead of their upcoming book, The Wait: A Powerful Practice for […]
Patti LaBelle is reportedly dating her 41-year-old drummer. The singer, 71 years old, has apparently been seeing drummer Eric Seats over the past year and a half, though they have tried to keep the news of their relationship from leaking out, according to Daily Mail Oline. “She tried to keep it quiet, but everyone around her […]
As the young singer touches hearts with her gospel music, her heart has been broken behind the scenes Stellar Award-winning gospel artist Kierra Sheard has triumphed publicly in her career while struggling privately in her relationships. Now the 28-year-old is getting real about a deeply personal hurt she went through at the hands of an […]
