The media plays a huge role in determining what we want out of our lives and out of our relationships. Black people are fed specific imagery that sometimes glorifies thugs and athletes over regular, hard-working men, and there are some who feel that these messages are harmful to young women seeking mates. But is it natural for a woman to chase after a man who seems “dangerous” and “edgy?” If…
In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, Dr Boyce Watkins and S. Tia Brown discuss Pastor Jamal Bryant’s remarks in church. During a recent sermon called “My enemy’s worst nightmare,” the pastor used the term “these hoes ain’t loyal,” which led to controversy. This builds a conversation about the relationship between the black church and it’s congregations, and whether black women are duped by pastors who give messages that might be degrading….
Dr Boyce Watkins and S. Tia Brown talk about love, life and money: Financial Lovemaking In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins and S. Tia Brown discuss Beyonce’s younger half brother recently becoming homeless. The little boy, whose name is Nixon Alexander Knowles, is the love child of Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s father, and Alexsandra Wright. The child was conceived when Mr. Knowles had an affair while still married to…
In this Financial Lovemaking episode, Dr Boyce Watkins and S. Tia Brown discuss the fight between Jay-Z and Solange Knowles. The focus is not on the gossip behind it all, but on what we can learn about protecting ourselves from people who might be harmful to have in your life. What do you think? Can a man be abused as well as a woman? Is it ever ok to put…
Phaedra Parks is a respected attorney and star of the hit TV show, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” For quite some time, the public couldn’t quite understand her relationship with her husband, Apollo Nida. Phaedra was a definite “who’s who” in Atlanta, especially in legal circles. She was a respected attorney with deep connections and even deeper pockets, at least that’s what we were led to believe. [leadplayer_vid…
Is it Ok for a woman to dress sexy in the workplace? Dr. Boyce Watkins and the Reelationship Guide discuss this issue in the latest episode of Financial Lovemaking 101. Take a listen by following this link.