17 November 2009 ~ Comments

Is Michelle Obama’s Relationship Advice For Finding The Right One Good?

Michelle Obama

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Just recently on an interview for a magazine, Mrs. Obama urges women not to choose men simply because they are “cute”. “Cute is good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it’s, Who are you as a person?,” she said.” Don’t look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul.” When you’re dating a man, you should always feel good. You shouldn’t be in a relationship with somebody who doesn’t make you completely happy and make you feel whole.”…

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27 October 2009 ~ Comments

Are Children Of Interracial Couples Worse Off?

interracial children

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Keith Bardwell, a white justice-of-the-peace in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, refused to issue a marriage license earlier this month to Beth Humbrey who is white, and Terence McKay who is black, because Bardwell said he was worried about the future of this couple’s children. He said that in his experience most interracial couples face serious challenges and their relationship does not last.

“I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house,” Bardwell said. “My main concern is for their children.” He said that he had discussed this…

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