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.

Don’t Miss Attending the Interracial Romance Authors Expo

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What are you doing on April 23 - April 26, 2020? You can join them at the biggest IR event ever.

There will be 40 featured IR authors and several more making guest appearances. The most ever at one event. Don't miss out.

To book a hotel room, call the hotel directly at 386-255-5494. The booking group is Interracial Romance.

For more information, please visit their site.

How to Recognize When You’re Being Deceived on Your First Date by Vivienne Diane Neal

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When a person shows you who he is, believe him the first time; don’t be fooled by his drop-dead gorgeous features, his way with words, and his dress to kill apparel, and the first topic of discussion is money. However, you ignore this sign because it’s love at first sight, and you want to see him again.

On the second date, you are slowly being played by a master manipulator. He invites you to his place for dinner and will make you a memorable meal. The food is most likely frozen dinners, and all he has to do is heat it and serve it. And this where you should you recognize that this relationship is doomed right from the start when he gives you a sob story that he lost his job and will ask if you could lend him money to help pay his rent until he finds another job.

Yet, the biggest shocker is when he asks you to co-sign for a car after knowing him for only one month. You give him the money because you feel sorry for him, have fallen hard for the man and see the two of you living happily ever after. But when you ask for the money back several weeks later, he tells you the monies were gifts. This means you will never see your money unless you take him to court; if you didn’t have him sign a promissory note, most likely you can say goodbye to your money unless you receive a text message saying he borrowed or owes you the money. He will never admit he owes you any money.

Now, this is where the con artist can trip himself up when he refuses to reply to your text messages, demanding he pays you back. Most judges will ask, “If this was a gift, why didn’t you reply to the woman’s message and say, “I don’t know what you’re talking about; the monies were gifts.” This doesn’t mean the borrower is completely off the hook. So make certain you save all messages sent to the borrower as evidence if you decide to take him to civil court. Or better yet, have him sign a promissory note before the cash leaves your hand; it doesn’t have to be formal. You can write it on a piece of toilet paper and make certain you both sign the note. If he refuses to sign the IOUs, you will never see him again.

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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On The Road February Book Tour with Authors Tomi Adeyemi and Adalyn Grace

Acclaimed author Tomi Adeyemi, creator of Children of Blood and Bone, has written her second book Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and her partner Adalyn Grace is the author of All The Stars and Teeth.

If you're on the West Coast, come out and see the two authors together and get your books signed!

For full event details and ticket information, please visit the stores’ websites:

February 4^th : San Diego, CA

Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

February 5^th : Menlo Park, CA

Kepler's Books

February 6^th : Beverly Hills, CA

Barnes and Noble at the Grove

February 7^th : Portland, OR

Powell's Cedar Hills Crossing

February 8^th : Salt Lake City, UT

The King's English

Support for Single Parents by Alexis Hall

Being a single parent myself, I know how tricky it can be to navigate the dating world when you've got kids to think about. I'm not ready to re-enter the dating scene yet, but I'm really happy for my fellow single parents who are putting themselves out there in search of love. I've decided to dedicate a section of my site to dating as a single parent.

Best Dating Apps & Websites for Single Parents

Love The Second Time Around: Introducing Your New Partner

Moving in with Your New Partner as a Single Parent: How to Help Your Children Make a Smooth Transition

Read This Before You Buy A House With Someone You're Not Married To

How Living Together Affects Child Support Payments

How to Successfully Move in with Your Partner — and All of Their Belongings

Suddenly Step Siblings: Challenges for Kids and Parents Handling Merged Families

Saying "I do" again? Here's how you should protect your money

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Happy Three Kings Day

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Thank You Again for Being a Part of Our Blog

One World Singles Blog wishes to thank you for supporting this site and will continue to bring you news and articles that will focus on dating, romance, relationships and other topics of interest and will return on January 6, 2020.

Have a Happy, Safe, and Prosperous New Year.

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Tips For Couples When Choosing A Mattress by McKenzie Dillon

Choosing a mattress you’ll love for the next 8+ years can be stressful enough, let alone finding one to accommodate two people. When couples are in search of their perfect mattress, you want to make sure you follow these three rules so you make sure neither you, nor your significant other is sacrificing any sleep. 

1.) Find An Appropriate Firmness Level

You always want to take your sleeper type into consideration when you’re shopping for a new mattress, and it isn’t any different when you’re searching for a mattress to share with a loved one. If you and your partner have the same sleeper type, you’re in luck — you just have to find something that caters to your sleeping position. 

Side sleepers should consider something soft to cradle their pressure points, while back and stomach sleepers will sleep more comfortably on a firmer mattress that keeps their spine in neutral alignment. Combo sleepers can either choose a firmness level based on their dominant sleeping position, or go for something in the middle.

If you have a different sleeper type than your partner, which is highly likely, try to do what combo sleepers do and find something around a “medium” firmness level. They tend to be the sweet spot between supportive, but also pressure relieving. Keep in mind, there are plenty of mail order mattresses online that come with free trial periods, so you can return your bed and get 100% of your money back if you or your significant other don’t your new bed. 

2.) Make Sure It Has Good Edge Support

Another key bed characteristic a couple should look for in a mattress is good edge support. If you don’t know what edge support is — think back on a time where you were pushed to the edge of the mattress because of your bed hogging significant other. Did it feel like you were going to roll off the side, or did it feel sturdy and supportive? Hopefully it was the latter, which means the bed had good edge support. The entire perimeter of the mattress should feel supportive enough to comfortably lay on the very edge, especially if you’re looking to share a queen or full size bed.

3.) Look For A Mattress That Isolates Motion 

When a mattress has good motion isolation, you shouldn’t feel or be jolted awake every time your partner gets up in the middle of the night to sneak a late-night snack or to use the bathroom. If you share a bed with a partner, all-foam beds tend to do a better job than hybrid mattresses at isolating motion since they do not have any bounce from coils.

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McKenzie Dillon is a blogger and sleep enthusiast for The Slumber Yard, a reviews site that focuses on bedding products. When she’s not sleeping, McKenzie likes attending comedy shows, hiking and cooking. 

Protecting Your Online Accounts from Credential Stuffing Threats

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When the holidays draw near, you can be sure cyber threats are not far behind, one of them being “Credential Stuffing,” which has emerged as a leading cyber threat against your financial, retail, social media and email accounts.

“Credential Stuffing” is a method used by cybercriminals to try to gain unauthorized access to your digital accounts. By using lists of stolen user names and passwords from previous data breaches, cybercriminals randomly attempt to log into websites and social media accounts in the hopes that individuals will set up those same user names and passwords for some of their other online accounts.

This threat is real and it is on the rise. It works because many people do not follow best practices when creating login credentials.

You can minimize your risk of becoming a victim of “Credential Stuffing” by doing the following:

·       Choose different user IDs and strong passwords for your online accounts.

·       Change your passwords regularly.

·       Never reuse IDs or passwords across your online accounts.

·       Don’t use your email address as your user ID.

·       Avoid using easy, guessable passwords; try substituting special characters or numbers for certain letters.

·       Never utilize your Facebook login to access financial websites.

·       Never use the same password for your online and social media accounts.

·       Never respond to phone, email or text requests for personal or confidential information.

Source: Apple Bank

Books That Make Great Gifts for the Holidays

No matter which holiday an individual celebrates, you can never go wrong giving books as gifts.

Add the following books, which include mysteries, thrillers, suspense and all those in between to your Gift Giving List. Just click on the title, and place your order(s) now.

Killing Signs by Ernest Morris - Two lead detectives are assigned to decipher a ghastly murder case.

Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett - An unemployed actress comes across a billboard seeking information on a hit-and-run murder.

Broken by Charlotte Marshall-Murray - An up-and-coming poet believes she has met her dream man who may be too good to be true.

Broken Hearted 2, Secrets Revealed by Charlotte Y. Marshall-Murray - A woman seeks retribution against a celebrity who murdered her cousin.

Avon Calling - Season One by Hayley Camille - An Avon Representative uses her an unusual gift to rid New York City of its criminal elements.

The Kilwade Tragedy by Terry Keys - A teen does something that will have dire consequences.

The Chocolate Killer by Michael Saunders - A serial killer leaves a chilling calling card inside his victims.

Kaleidoscope by Alan P. Woodruff - A lawyer comes to the defense of a friend who has been accused of financial wrongdoings.

The Nominee by Alan P. Woodruff - The son of a nominee for Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General is arrested, which may derail his father’s nomination.

The Justice Motive - Innocent of Murder by Christina Fletcher - A high school senior is accused of first-degree murder of the school bully.

The Truth About Gretchen by Alretha Thomas - A graduate student has nightmares about a man whom she has never met.

Illusions of Paradise by Pat McKanic - A reporter investigate a murder on an idyllic island.

Partake Foods is Here When it Comes to Allergy-Free Cookies

Denise Woodard, Founder, and CEO of Partake Foods, joins ChedHER to discuss how she built up her allergy-free cookie company that was founded to create safe snacks for her family.

A Guide to the Diverse Sexual Orientations

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Featuring Geoffrey Saign, Author of Steel Force Series, Virtual Book Blast

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Geoffrey Saign will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Serve justice. Discover a secret. Find his daughter. Repay betrayal.

Jack Steel trains for the impossible, and it looks like it found him.

On a black op to neutralize terrorists, elite specialist Steel puts honor and integrity ahead of orders when he spares a monk. He just never expected his decision to put crosshairs on his back.

Hunted by a twisted killer, a vengeful billionaire, and the highest levels of government, Steel races to discover who’s behind a conspiracy that will decide the fate of two countries—and why one monk is the key to it all.

Aching from a missing daughter, Steel finds it easy to fall for Christie, a beautiful counter-terrorism analyst who offers to help. But he isn’t sure he can trust anyone.

To have a chance at love and a new life, and to serve justice, Steel just needs to stay one step ahead of a bullet…

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Revenge. Love. Family.

To protect their families, Jack Steel and Christie Thorton must become assassins.

Deadly Blackhood Ops specialist Jack Steel has moved on from his bloody past, but his past won’t let him go. He has it all; his partner Christie, his daughter Rachel, a protection agency he’s proud of, and his head on straight.

But it’s all torn apart when a madman blackmails him and Christy. Their skills are pushed to the limit as they are forced to become assassins to save those they love. The Mexican cartel, terrorists, and people from Steel’s past force them into a non-stop fight that they can’t walk away from.

To protect his country, and everyone important to him, Steel will be forced to trust the very people he swore to kill.

And he might have to walk away from those he loves…

Read an Excerpt from Book 1: Steel Force

The sounds became louder. Christie resisted the urge to sit up. Eighteen inches long, the stunbrella gave her a four-foot reach. But since the rocks rose a foot and a half above her, even if the man stood a foot away from them she might not be able to angle her arm to strike him.

A whimper was trapped in her throat. She didn’t want to die like this. In the middle of the woods, cold, wet, dirty. Injured like a sick animal. Not even knowing why. All alone.

The noise stopped.

She sensed he was close. From her earlier glimpse she guessed five-foot-eight, one-seventy pounds, mid-forties. Small for a Hawaiian. He might be easy to knock down.

Her choice was to either sit up and try to strike him or remain motionless for him to come closer. Unable to guess which was better, she didn’t move. Her lips twisted when the man’s dark-skinned face appeared above the rocks near her feet. Too far from her motionless arm. As he looked down at her, the barrel of his gun swung into view.

About the Author:

Award-winning author Geoffrey Saign has spent many years studying kung fu and sailed all over the South Pacific and Caribbean. He uses that experience and sense of adventure to write the Jack Steel and Alex Sight thriller action series.

Geoff loves to sail big boats, hike, and cook—and he infuses all his writing with his passion for nature. As a swimmer he considers himself fortunate to live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota. See what he’s up to at his Website.

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When You Break the Girlfriend Code by Miss Know It All

Miss Know It All

The girlfriend code is an unwritten and often unspoken set of guidelines/morals that exist between a woman and her best friends. They are the commandments that outline the acceptable and unacceptable behaviors of a good and lasting relationship. Whether the rules are implicit or explicit, they can make or break a friendship.

Of course, there are loads of codes that best friends follow, but we are only going to focus on one. What happens when your best girlfriend, (we'll call her Suzy) kicks her boyfriend, whom she's been dating for six weeks, to the curb because he is too nice? She wants a man who has a hard-hitting manner, but several months later her best friend, (we'll call her Beatrice) meets him at an event and he asks her out on a date. Beatrice decides to ask Suzy if it would be okay to date her ex.

Well, Suzy makes it very clear that if Beatrice goes out with her ex, their friendship is over and emphasizes it's a Girl Code and the ex is off-limits. Of course, Beatrice is unhappy because she likes this man because he is decent, kind, and compassionate. Beatrice is now facing a dilemma and is questioning whether she should date the guy and say nothing to Suzy who is now in a relationship or should she honor the girlfriend code and tell him no.

My view is if Beatrice wants to date him, she should. After all, he's Suzy's ex, and she is in another relationship and has no right to tell Beatrice not to date him. It is none of her business what goes on between her ex and Beatrice. Suzy has no control or rights over her ex who is free to date whomever he pleases.  But then that is my opinion.

I have never been in this type of situation. My question is how would you react if your best friend wanted to date your ex? Or what advice would you give Beatrice? Please share your comments below.

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Are Women Opened to Dating a Gay/Bisexual Man? By Miss Know It All

Miss Know It All

I don’t know if it’s a stigma now, but women have been dating gay/bisexual men since the beginning of time. I know of someone who dated and married a gay/bisexual man back in the late 50s. And everyone knew about his lifestyle, including his mate. Of course back then people didn’t make a public announcement about their sexual orientation, but with the onset of social media, everybody’s business seems to be an open book. I am not into sharing, so I would never knowingly marry a gay/bisexual man.  And there are other important issues at play here, which the books Broken and Broken Hearted 2: Secrets Revealed by Charlotte Marshall-Murray touch on.

So, my question is: Would you knowingly or have you ever dated or married a gay/bisexual man and if so, what experiences did you face? You can place your anonymous comments at the end.  You must be over 18 years of age or the legal age in the country where you reside. Thank you.