Some of the most iconic and memorable Black films are, no doubt, romance flicks. They tell unique stories of Black love that incorporate aspects of the African American experience, like navigating the complexities of a society driven by racial stereotypes and how that impacts their interpersonal relationships. And sure, they tend to cast some of the same celebrities time and time again, but they also serve another purpose: these diverse films often steer toward sweet, happy endings, which may not always be realistic, but are precisely what we need after a year like So, grab a blanket, snuggle up with your loved ones, and stream some of these feel-good flicks from Brown Sugar and Poetic Justice to The Photograph and Moonlight. Some may be little-known, and others have won Academy Awards, but they're all worth a watch. Here are 17 of the best Black romance movies available to stream now.
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Ministers have asked council and health chiefs in England to target black and mixed race Caribbean youngsters. Even when social deprivation was taken into account, black girls were still over-represented in the numbers of teenage pregnancies. The government said the local agencies needed to adopt sensitive, culturally appropriate ways to cut the rate. Data on teenage pregnancies by ethnic group is hard to come by as it is not recorded at birth registration, the government's latest guidance on teenage pregnancy said. Teenage pregnancy is a complex issue, but we have the solutions Gill Frances, of the Independent Advisory Group on Teenage Pregnancy However, census data has showed that rates of teenage motherhood are significantly higher among mothers of mixed white and black Caribbean, other black and black Caribbean ethnicity than other groups. Research has suggested black Caribbean and black African teenagers were more likely to have sex before 16, while contraceptive use in London was lower than average the first time 16 and year-olds had sex. As well as tackling this, the guidance said the councils and local health organisations which had had the biggest impact on teenage pregnancy given sex education a high priority in schools.
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If you are not already listening to podcasts, it may feel a little daunting to sift through the listening sands to find audible gold. With the vast number of podcasts that already exist and new shows popping up daily, it can seem overwhelming to find the right show. So, we did the research for you and found some pretty noteworthy podcasts perfect for your earbuds. Whether you are on a self care journey, enjoy some good political banter, or just crave a real laugh courtesy of your fellow purveyors of Black Girl Magic, we have your show. Listening to Essence Magazine's Yes, Girl!
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Vitaxe 2 years ago
Yes, of course. I agree with all of that. Let's discuss this issue.
Fabio 2 years ago
What rare happiness! What happiness!
Didal 2 years ago
Well written, learned a lot for me, thanks for that!
Kajar 2 years ago
You are wrong. I can defend my point of view. Send me an email to PM.
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Yes, of course. I agree with all of that. Let's discuss this issue.
What rare happiness! What happiness!
Well written, learned a lot for me, thanks for that!
You are wrong. I can defend my point of view. Send me an email to PM.