Tika Sumpter most known for her role in The Haves & The Have Nots is going to be featured as the most powerful black woman in the free world-Michelle Obama. The film chronicles the beginning of a friendship turned love story over the course of time that began with one hesitant date. The audience will have an opportunity to be inspired by a glimpse of the very private marriage held between the Obama's.
In addition to starring in this highly anticipated film, Mic reports Tika also worked as a producer for the project written and directed by Richard Tanne. You can see her alongside Parker Sawyers as President Barack Obama inSouth Side With You, debuting at the Sundance film festivalon January 21st.
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NBCBLK, NBC's online space that focuses on the stories, news, and culture of the contemporary Black experience in America, has created a video series titled #blkOUT, which documents the stories and issues of queer and trans Black people today. In the following video, three couples open up about their relationships and the revolutionary beauty of being in love with and/or as a trans person.
Would you kiss someone you just met? That's what these strangers from FAMU did on camera. You can tell that the participants begin with trepidation, but the outcome is beautiful.
Black love is a beautiful thing, in all its various forms.
That's why we're especially loving this Valentine's Day themed video, produced by the Natural Hair Academy. It features six young couples, who discuss their relationship journeys—from when they first met, to first dates, to marriage and family. They also discuss how they choose to celebrate their love for each other on Valentine's Day.
Hiram and Felicita share their love for each other in a new spot for Hallmark's #PutYourHearttoPaper campaign. The couple heartfully talks about their 15 year marriage in interviews that left them both in tears.
