This book is a research thesis projected completed in 2008; a requirement in obtaining my Master's in Education from University of Bridgeport. It gives a broad spectrum of underlying causes of African American women in the Black Community being less likely to marry once achieving a certain socio-economic status, educational level if not married already by the age of 40. It gives a brief synopsis of our Black heritage that led to certain mindset between male and females in the Black family. Also, it gives facts and substantial research involving the dynamics of the Black family. In essence, it triggers us to take a closer look at our relationships between male and female and what the future lies for us, and what we suppose we do to deter a family further breaking down, and how to increase marriages between us. Written by Che'ri Humphrey 4/2008
About the Author: Min. Che'ri Humphrey, M.Ed. is a native of Stamford, CT. Che'ri is a graduate of UCONN after transferring from Wilberforce Univ. & Howard Univ.; a graduate of the University of Bridgeport, PLTI, Parent's SEE, WBDC, WJCC, and certified by CT state several times in civic initiatives and the children's commission, and domestic violence. She's a multifaceted artist in areas of fine-art, writing, singing, producing, and directing. Also, she's an ordained Minister of the Gospel who has won many awards in the area of writing, spoken word, dancing, & art since childhood; a former artist of Family Room Records in Brooklyn, NY. Moreover, she's appeared on the Apollo, A Tribute to the Apollo, Nell's, Nyurican, Ida Mae's; Foxwoods opening for Julius Pettius for the Dr. Bobby Jones Urban Impact Summit; a winner & finalist at the McDonald's Gospelfest (2003, 2005, 2008, 2010); a winner of the Staten Island Gospel Festival; multiple appearances on Our Lives Talk Show; WTNH News, Smart Kids Talk Show, What's Good, Make It Happen, People of Excellence; played in the movie Our Town in CT. Also, heard on several radio shows since 2002. Che'ri is a recipient of the Holla Back Gospel Awards for Community Service; Save Our Babies Award for Reforming her life; recipient of Special Recognition from Congressman Jim Himes; awarded by the US Census Bureau for DITR's community service. She's an overcomer and survivor of abuse, unhealthy love relationships, addiction, and damaged self-image & esteem. Che'ri gives Christ all the credit and attributes her ability to overcome to God's love, mercy, favor, and His GRACE. Che'ri is the Founder & President of "Diamonds In The Rough (DITR)...Finding The Spirit In Me!" This organization is faith based directed towards the arts, media, youth, and outreach. Through her gifts & DITR she's enhanced herself with God's help in becoming a better stage artist, director, event coordinator, preacher, producer, writer, radio host, & columnist. She's the producer of her own radio broadcast called, "Talk 2 Me" which is "The Fastest Growing Online Radio Show in the US and Abroad." On her show & via T2M Media, she's interviewed people such as CeCe Penistion, Melba Moore, Kurtis Blow, A. Curtis Farrow, Bernard Jackson of Surface, JJ Hairston, Jonathon Dubose, Omar Wilson, Jay Alexander, Kevin Monroe, Howie Bell, Hope Flood, Dr. Jamal Bryant, The Clarke Sisters, Shirley Caesar, Vicki Wynans, Donnie McKurlin, and more.