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Why is that? Are there some unwritten rules about black- white marriages? Actually, maybe there are unwritten rules, or written ones for that matter. “Interracial Relationships,” by Roman Simmons explains the hardships that people go through to be in successful interracial relationships. Authors Dion V. Haynes and Vincent J. Schodolski, who wrote “Interracial Marriages Increase,” explain why, after the barriers are broken, interracial marriages are so successful. Also, author Clayton Majete, a teacher in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Baruch College of CUNY, with information he gathered so far from 450 couples in interracial marriages, in an ongoing research project, wrote “What You May Not Know About Interraci... http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/journal/item/5/Why_Are_BlackWhite_Marriages_So_Rare Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:08:19 -0000 Various short stories, poetry, etc. of http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/9/Kimiko_Vannoy_Edit_Red_Writing_Community Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:09:27 -0000 <P><STRONG>WARNING: Do try this at home! </STRONG></P> <P>Have I got a tip for you!!! I gave my husband his valentine's gift at noon today. (Working at home has its advantages!) ;) I gave him a beautiful card and his favorite chocolate, ME! Wrapped up in a cute lil number for him to unwrap and unwrap he did! Talk about an afternoon delight!!! He quickly swept me to the bedroom (where he prepared to enjoy his little "chocolate truffle" as he calls me <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/5.gif">), and I noticed he did the strangest thing, he popped an icebreakers breath mint (cool mint flavor) and proceeded to kiss my.. er.. other set of lips! <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/13.gif"> Well let me tell you...a warm tingling sensation erupted thru me! The heat of the mint, the moistness of the tongue, hmmm all lead to the most exciting ride I've ever had! He teased and pleased his beautiful queen till I exploded! (How did he balance the mint and me at the same time?) I looked up at him panting and barely able to move as he smiled, "chocolate mint, my favorite candy!" I'd never experienced anything l... http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/journal/item/4/A_Cool_Valentines_Treat Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:01:18 -0000 Various articles and poetry written by http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/8/Writings_by_K._R._Vance_aka_Kimiko_Vannoy Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:07:03 -0000 Quality interracial literature by the amazing writer/artist, Mercedes http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/7/Novels_and_Dramas Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:19:51 -0000 Art by my favorite black artists, Meryl J., WAK, Mercedes Keyes, http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/photos/album/3/My_Favorite_Black_Art Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:10:09 -0000 <EM>&nbsp;</EM> <P>I’m thinking about the future. What can I do today that will help me tomorrow? My life has taken a different and interesting course and I’m pleased with it. However, as with any new course, some obstacles have come up. Some foreseen and some not. I’m learning that we really can’t count on anything until we know for sure and the check is in our hand, or we’ve signed on the dotted line with all of our t’s crossed and I’s dotted. Till then it’s just “available”. A reachable goal until like with some things, an obstacle is reached, can we go over, around, or thru it? Hard to say, depending on the situation. I have to trust God to navigate me thru this new course. Being newly married after being a widow for six years, I now have a blended large family of 5 kids and I’m a step parent. Combining homes, lives, incomes…yeah.. only one of us has an income at this time, me. Funny that, I’m the woman here but my husband is still in charge. I don’t really mind, but at times I’m insecure. I’v... http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/journal/item/3/Fully_Relying_On_God Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:55:48 -0000 <P>Is it just me or has my mom completely lost her mind? I mean someone tell me when does your parent let go??!!! Anyway, things came to a head last night. Erin, my 17 yr old, was being insensitive and had been kind of ignoring Brian as if he were not here. Though the only reason she "can't" stand him is that she thinks he took me away from her and that we got married too soon. Well, Brian does all of the cooking and we sat down to dinner at 5:30 when Erin announced to the girls that they had to leave in 15 mins because she had drama practice and if they wanted to go they'd better hurry up and eat. Brian was offended and told erin this was BS and she really should have said something sooner and that he would have made dinner earlier so the girls would not be rushed thru dinner and we could sit down and eat together as a family. Just to give him the common courtesy of even acknowledging that he is there. Not to hurt but to help. Erin made some snide remarks and Brian had had enough and he ... http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Mom_Trouble Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:00:34 -0000 My Own Musings <P>As I sit at my desk reading my lastest novel by my favorite author, my son sleeps in his crib.&nbsp; My girls, playing outside on their swings.&nbsp; My eldest daughter watching MTV in the den.&nbsp; Normal life, or so it seems.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is going to happen?&nbsp; We all have peaceful moments when it all seems so great and wonderful.&nbsp; Those are the ones we should cherish.&nbsp; Call me paranoid, but it's been my experience that nothing good or bad lasts very long.&nbsp; Waiting for the other shoe to fall, the glass to break, the walls to collaspe.&nbsp; We go thru life like riding a rollar coaster.&nbsp; Ups and downs, twists and turns.&nbsp; Some of us survive, some give up, some hide.&nbsp; I live deliberately, I know tomorrow&nbsp;is not&nbsp;promised so I enjoy the day.&nbsp; Even the bad ones that seems to get worse by the hour, they too will pass.&nbsp; Things I cherish, people I love, are my lifelines in this chaotic world.&nbsp; My faith is too.&nb... http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/journal/item/1/My_Own_Musings Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:24:59 -0000 My Kwanzaa presentation to elementary school kids in my daughter's class. 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The word “alaafia” (pronounced “a LAH feea”) is African in origin and can be translated as “good” or “peace.” http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/6/Multicultural_Products_for_Children_-_Alaafia_Kids Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:52:11 -0000 The Founders of NAME envisioned an organization that would bring together individuals and groups with an interest in multicultural education from all levels of education, different academic disciplines and from diverse educational institutions and occupations. http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/5/Multicultural_Education_-_National_Association_for_Multicultural_Education Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:51:15 -0000 On June 12th, 1967, interracial couples became legal thanks to the Supreme Court decision entitled Loving v. Virginia. Before that date, states had the right to separate and punish interracial couples. These punishments included imprisonment of up to ten years. Violations included marriage, sex, and living together. This issue is a part of the civil rights movement that is too often forgotten. On June 12th of every year, celebrate your legal right to love a person of any race. http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/4/Loving_Day_Celebrate_the_Legalization_of_Interracial_Couples Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:49:56 -0000 http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/3/Interracial_Family_Circle Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:49:04 -0000 AMEA envisions a world where individuals and organizations collaborate to meet the needs of the multiethnic, multiracial transracial adoption community. http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/2/Association_of_MultiEthnic_Americans_Inc. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:47:50 -0000 http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/links/item/1/My_Childrens_Book Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:16:47 -0000 January 3, http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/photos/album/1/Wedding_and_Reception Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:22:02 -0000 http://bkvannoy.multiply.com/music/item/3/christian_contemporary Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:14:10 -0000