The Lovebirds (2020) - Official Trailer - Paramount Pictures

A couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a bizarre crime. As their journey to clear their names to take them from one extreme – and hilarious - a circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. 

In theatres April 3.

Featuring UBAWA’S Top 100 Authors

UBAWA's Top 100 Authors is an annual list published at the end of every year to celebrate the many talented authors whose work often goes unnoticed. Congratulations to the following authors below who were nominated and chosen by readers as UBAWA'S Top 100 Authors of 2019.

UBAWA'S Top 100 Authors of 2019 will be published in the 36th issue of the UBAWA Magazine and featured in the next edition of Who's Who in Urban Literature. If no one else takes the time out to recognize the hard work that many independent authors put in day-to-day, we will. It's been our mission and commitment since 2010 and we are happy that you and thousands of others can join us in giving these authors their props. ​​

A Jova'n Alexandria House Alexis Smith Andrea Jacobs Ariel Gavin Ashantay Keys Asia Monique' Ashley Blackwell Aubree' Pynn Azayler Britt Joni Candice Persail Carmen Lashay Cash Alexander Chanelle McAlister Chenell Parker Chey Tibbitts Chrissyo Christine Davis CoCo Amoure Criss Carr Crystal Alexis De'Kari Demetrius Walker ​Deshon Dreamz

Ebony Turrentine Fatima Munroe Jadine Royal Jahquel Jacobs Jay Jay (the writer) JD Barnes Jelissa Shante' Jenica Johnson Jennifer Holliman Josephine Jenesequa Kandis Tolliver Karen Renee Kasha Diaz Kee Nicole ​Kelsey Hill Kendra Sumter Kisha Reinhardt KoKo Shawnde Kyra Brown Lasandra King Latoya Evans LeeSha McCoy Linette King Lisa Brown ​Londyn Lenz ​

Malay Renee' Margaret Cooper Marina Chestnut Meesha Turner Melissa Lampkins Monica F Walters Moshay Jones Myia White Nia'b ​Niki Jilvontae Nikki Brown Nikki Taylor N.M. Frye Patrice Balark Porschea Jade Raegan Dennis Rayshon Farmer Roneisha Cooper Sabrina Jenkins Sha Jones Sha'Kala Hill Shanay Nicole Sephiri J Shanikqua Hunter ​Shatina Shirelle

Shvonne Latrice Sidni Boykins Simone Ferguson Soulja Choc Stephanie Partee Summer Mone't Tamiya Davis Tammy Cross Tamyra Griffin Tanisha Hope T'Anne Marie Tanya Deloatch Tatiana Sanon Taylor Kirk ​Terence Pollard Theresa Ann Tip Montana Tisha Andrews TL Blakely TN Jones TraNique Twyla Turner Tyanna Coston Tyeis Washington ​Unique Waterfall

Highlighting Kate Muehlemann-Cataldo Who Captures Images That Connect Us All

Kate Muehlemann-Cataldo is a Brooklyn, NY based artist who works as a Hospice nurse and studies/practices the traditional science of yoga.  The goal of yoga is to come to understand our true Self behind the changeability and temporary nature of our physical and mental experiences.  She makes work to illustrate that something constant remains behind them all - beyond birth, death, and old age, uniting all of us.

Kate's newest body of work (in progress) focuses on patients who are on a Hospice program, and thus is an exploration of the period of time that can be considered End of Life.  She paints large scale oil portraits of mostly her own patients, however, anyone who is facing end of life either themselves or as a caregiver are welcome to contact Kate to discuss being involved in the portrait project at kate.muehlemann@gmail.com.

You can visit Kate's work at www.katemuehlemann.com, or see her work in progress and updates by following her on Instagram @katemuehlemann.  

Things You Should Never Talk About or Do on a First Date by Miss Know It All

Miss Know It All

A first date is an initial meeting between two individuals, whether they have previously known each other or not. An effort is made to ask questions and get to know if they can form a relationship. The goal is to plan a loving connection, finding a romantic or sexual partner for a short time, or seeking a long-term partner or spouse.

Your first date can be a wonderful experience or it can end up being a disastrous event.  So, you want to be on your best behavior and make a good impression. This is not to say there will be a second date, but the last thing you want to do is sabotage your meeting by doing or saying something that will kill your chances of having more dates. If you want to have a date to remember, which will lead to a second, third and fourth date, there are topics you should never discuss and an act you should never do on that first date.

·       Don't ask are you seeing anyone.

·       Why did your last relationship end?

·       Do you still talk to your ex?

·       When it comes to certain topics, avoid discussing politics, and religion. It can get very intense. Reserve that when you have known the person for a longer period.

·       Never talk about how bad your ex was. You will come over as a resentful individual.

·       Leave financial information off the table.

·       If you are a parent, don't bring your children into the conversation.

·       Don't ask personal questions, namely - what is your ethnic background? For People of Color this can be a thoughtless question.

·       Don't discuss your sexual adventures. A lot could be read into this. You could be seen as someone who is just looking for a one night stand or seeking a friend with benefits.

·       Don't tell the person that you are ready to get married and have children. Wait until you have established some sort of relationship before treading into this territory.

·       Don’t text or talk on your smartphone. It’s rude.

·       Never have sex on the first date. With the surge of STDs, HIV, and AIDS, the last thing you want to do is play Russian roulette with your life.