In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, Dr. Boyce and S. Tia Brown speak with Jason Robertson, a former New York Yankee, and his fiance Marshawn Evans. Marshawn is a prominent attorney and sports marketing agent. Jason was a top draft pick and all-American baseball player, who learned the flaws of improperly managing his money. He has since recovered financially and become a top entrepreneur. The couple discusses the challenges in their relationship and ways they plan to make good financial love. When is the best time to start talking about money in a relationship? What if your partner is not as comfortable talking about money as you are? What role does trust play in the formation of a financial lovemaking relationship with another person?
Jason is a 38-year old divorcee with 3 children. Marshawn, at 30 years old, has never been married before.
The couple talks about factors they considered when deciding to be together and whether choices of the past might impact their present relationship. Jason also talks about being an athlete and how this experience impacts what he looks for in a woman. He also talks about what led him to make the financial and emotional decision to re-enter into the marriage contract.
What sacrifices are necessary and which are optional? How much baggage should be acceptable in a new relationship? We'll be talking about that today.
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Black Love Power Couples
Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King were a powerful force in the fight for equal opportunity in America. As Dr. King's silent source of support during his life, Coretta was the queen of the movement. From the moment of Dr. King's tragic death until the end of her own life she continued to fight for civil rights, including supporting equal rights for gays.
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Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz were icons for the more radical side of black politics, an equally important facet in the advancement of the black community. While controversial, Malcolm inspired millions. Shabazz continued to advocate for African American self-determination as a professor until her untimely death in 1997.
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Legendary actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee had been happily married for 56 years at the time of Davis' death in 2005 at 87. Successful screen and stage actors for decades, this beautiful duo also served on the front lines of '60s civil rights battles. Ossie is survived by Ruby and their three children.
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Medgar Evers (right) is a civil rights hero who was assassinated because of his work with the NAACP to eradicate Jim Crow segregation. His widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (left) fought for many decades to eventually bring Medgar's killer to justice more than thirty years later. She also became the first woman to chair the NAACP in 1995.
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Former president Nelson Mandela, left, and his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, while now divorced, are still friends. How could they not be? Winnie acted as Nelson's eyes, ears, strategist and voice in the outer world as Nelson sat imprisoned for 26 years for fighting apartheid. If Nelson was the icon of freedom, Winnie was the activist. While no longer married, their special bond has endured. Because of their union, South Africa is free.
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Dr. Camille Cosby and Bill Cosby continually work to improve the intelligence and understanding of all communities. As of 1994, the couple's donations to historically black colleges total a whopping $70 million. Their union has also spawned numerous positive productions for stage and screen, such as the documentary 'No Dreams Deferred' (1994), which focuses on the theme of service.
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This fab Hollywood couple is more than just powerful and stylish. Will and Jada Smith also have their own charity: The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation. Founded in Baltimore, the organization is dedicated to helping young people and families in urban centers. The organization made $1.3 million in grants in 2008.
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Together since their mid-twenties, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama took their sweet, honest commitment all the way to the White House. Through their romantic partnership, all Americans have been inspired to believe in the power of supportive relationships to create miracles. Along with their beautiful daughters, the Obamas represent beauty, poise, grace, social service and most of all -- Love! Black love!
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By: monique on 5/19/2009 5:55PM
I think that when couples get together, they should really talk about money. I didn't do that when I got married and it cost me big time.
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By: monique on 5/19/2009 5:56PM
By the way. That is a really good looking man!
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By: steve-o on 6/08/2009 5:32AM
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By: Wini on 7/04/2010 8:25PM
If Marshawn's and Jason's love was so strong why did they not get married, did they realize they were both into themselves just a little too much, she seems too selfish to even be a step-mom. Girl grow up or should I say grow down. She's superficial. Anytime you have two bridal showers, expect expensive gifts, and have your flunky fool friends foot the bill, you are selfish. No reimbursement for the dresses or the expenses of preparing for a wedding that never took place.
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