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"THE "happy Black couple." To some, that phrase seems like the ultimate oxymoron. That's because so many people buy into the notion that the battles between Black men and Black women are so fierce that maintaining a stable, committed relationship is virtually impossible. True enough, Brothers and Sisters often find themselves staring across a great divide that makes coupling up a challenge. Still, countless Black folks are hooking up and staying hooked up, defying the stereotypes and the mythology that says Black couples can't make it". - Ebony 2002

Return to the African Mother Principle of Male and Female Equality
Oba T'Shaka;
"Human life on earth goes through the same spiral zigzag path of change and transformation that the cosmos follows. The movement from positive to negative, from Negro to Black; from civil rights to human rights from injustice to justice; from reform to revolution; from the lower self of “me first,” to the higher self of my family, people and humanity first; from the lower self of greed and egoism to the higher self of simplicity and selflessness; all of these transformations are part of the cosmic spiral—the Spiral of MA’AT (Truth, Justice, Balance, Wisdom, Love). The progression of consciousness, the progression of history, the progression of human character from a lower to a higher level occurs because, as we go through the cycles of life, as we learn the lessons of Maat, the lessons of the cosmos. (from the introduction)
 

Never Satisfied: How & Why Men Cheat by Michael Baisden (254 pages, $13.95) Softback		The Best Kind of Loving : A Black Woman's Guide to Finding Intimacy Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant; Grant, a psychologist, sex educator and advice columnist for Essence, here offers sensible, inspiring suggestions to help African American women better understand the cultural differences between black men and women, and better understand their own attitudes about their "brothers" so they might...
Satisfying the Black Man Sexually Made Simple: Made Simple by Dr. Rosie Milligan (185 pages, $14.95) Softback			Satisfying the Black Woman Sexually Made Simple by Dr. Rosie Milligan (125 pages, $14.95) Softback
Why Black Men Choose White Women by Dr. Rosie Milligan (142 pages, $12.95) Softback			Delilah Power by Tannis Blackman (244 pages, $11.95) Softback
Love Prescription: Ending the War Between Black Men and Women Jeffrey Roger Gardere; Outlining many situations from his work as a clinical psychologist, Gardere helps remove the barriers and challenges most African-American men and women face today. Touching on topics that get down to the root of the problem, which he believes stemmed from slavery, he helps readers understand their thoughts and feelings, offering suggestions on how to heal, fix and maintain after the problems are resolved.
	Understanding the Games Men Play!!!: How to Think Like a Man by Brittian Wilder III (117 pages, $13.95) Softback		Getting and Keeping Your Mate "Trained," "Whipped," "Faithful," and on a "Leash!!": A Personal Guide on Fidelity and Relationships in the '90s and the Year 2000 by Brittian Wilder III (209 pages, $15.95) Softback
	Get on Top!: A Sister's Guide to Life, Love & Her Biggest Difficulty, the Black Man by The Righteous Mother (176 pages, $9.95) Softback		Black and Single: Meeting and Choosing a Partner Who's Right for You by Dr. Larry Davis (238 pages, $12.95) Softback
	How to Love a Black Man by Dr. Ronn Elmore (219 pages, $12.99) Softback		How to Love a Black Woman by Dr. Ronn Elmore (243 pages, $12.99) Softback
	Secrets Men Keep:What They Don't Tell by Tiy-E Muhammad (346 pages, $15.00) Softback		Getting Good Loving : How Black Men and Women Can Make Love Work by Audrey B. Chapman (206 pages, $11.00) Softback
	The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman by Shahrazad Ali (190 pages, $10.00) Softback		The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding the Blackman by Shahrazad Ali (256 pages, $12.00) Softback
	Let the Brother Go If (Let Go Books) by Phyllis Akers (128 pages, $7.95) Softback		A Love Supreme : Real-Life Stories of Black Love by TaRessa & Calvin Stovall (220 pages, $23.95) Hardback
	Relationship Tips by T.A. Griffin (25 pages, $6.95) Softback		Date Like A Man: What Men Know About Dating and Are Afraid You'll Find Out by Myreah Moore & Jodie Gould (235 pages, $19.95) Hardback
	Male and Female Sexuality: Bridging the Pleasure Gap by Ethel Jackson (133 pages, $13.95) Softback		The Art of Mackin' by K-Flex (229 pages, $10.00) Softback
	For Black Women Only: A Complete Guide to a Successful Life-Style Change Health, Wealth, Love and Happiness by Dr. Ingrid Hicks (101 pages, $9.95) Softback		The BAP Handbook : The Official Guide to the Black American Princess by Kalyn Johnson, Tracey Lewis, Karla Lightfoot & Ginger Wilson (211 pages, $9.95) Softback

Focusing: Black Male-Female Relationships Delores Aldridge; A masterful examination of the myths and socio-political causes of discord between Black men and women. The author suggests that any attempt to study male/female relationships among Black Americans which fails to place the interpersonal within the broad institutional context falls short of providing a broad or macro-analytical model. In Focusing, Dr. Aldridge has provided that model.	Black Relationships: Mating & Marriage Ernestine Walker; offers a simple, friendly, yet completely effective approach, not only to finding the right mate for you, but also to having a really satisfying relationship with that particular mate or the one already in your life.
How to Tell If Your Man Is Gay or Bisexual Shahrazad Ali;	Don't Let Women Make You Sick Donna Griffin;
Entitled to Good Loving: Black Men and Women and the Battle for Love and Power Audrey B. Chapman;	For Black Men Only: The Games Some Black Women Play Alan Marshall;
Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship Sherry Argov;	Play or Be Played : What Every Female Should Know About Men, Dating, and Relationships Tariq "K-Flex" Nasheed;
Soulmates: An Illustrated Guide to Black Love, Sex, and Romance Eric V. Copage; Much more than a sex manual, SoulMates takes us on a journey of discovery as Copage explores the human body in all its sensual beauty and unabashed eroticism. Incorporating the provocative mysteries and timeless wisdom of the Kama Sutra into a contemporary approach to love and lovemaking, ... He covers the full spectrum of male-female relationships -- from finding a mate to developing and sustaining a fulfilling relationship -- and discusses every aspect of sex, including grooming, seduction, positions for sexual intercourse, and postcoital behavior.	FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND SOUL MATES : A GUIDE TO BETTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BLACK MEN AND WOMEN Dr. Darlene Hopson; Drawing on their own eight-year marriage, the psychotherapist authors offer what they claim is the first self-help guide to African American relationships, complete with skill-building exercises.

Sister Gumbo : Spicy Vignettes from Black Women on Life, Sex and Relationships Ursula Inga Kindred; A funny and frank discussion of relationships seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of wisdom and sass. Not to be missed."

Sometimes Rhythm, Sometimes Blues: Young African Americans on Love, Relationships, Sex, and the Search for Mr. Right by Taigi Smith When Smith learned that black women are less likely to marry and more likely to get divorced than any other ethnic group, she rounded up 24 writers to try to explain this phenomenon. The result is an inspiring collection of first-person essays.

Getting Good Loving : How Black Men and Women Can Make Love Work by AUDREY B. CHAPMAN; Believing romantic partnerships should compensate for one's past suffering, this collection of case histories explains how African Americans can enjoy loving relationships.

Solutions: The Nation of Islam on black male/female relationships Alim A Ihsaan;

Tell it All: A Woman's Life in Polygamy Fanny Stenhouse;

Emerging Victorious: A Dialogue on Polygamy/Polygyny in America D. Hadayai S Majeed;

Path Toward Liberation: Understanding the Need for Polygamy in the African-American Community
Nosakhere Moyenda;