Slim Pickings: The search for the elusive “good black man” |
| Published: August 16, 2007, 5:35 pm |
| Tags: black women, good black man, african american, dating, love, marriage, news |
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Search for black mates a difficult one By Dionne Walker Associated Press Aug 15, 2007 - Article in the Chicago Tribune “I don’t sit around dreaming about the perfect black man I’m going to marry,” Jones said. Black women around the country also are reconsidering deep-seated reservations toward interracial relationships, reservations rooted in America’s history of slavery and segregation. They’re taking cues from their favorite stars as well as support blogs, how-to books and interracially themed novels telling them it’s OK to “date out.” It comes as statistics suggest American black women are among the least likely to marry. “I’m not saying that white men are the answer to all our problems,” Jones said. “I’m just saying that they offer a different solution.” Narrow field to choose from She reflects many black women frustrated as the field of marriageable black men narrows: They’re [ Full article ] |
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