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Couples and community members celebrate Black Marriage Day

March 29, 2015 by Molly Rippinger Leave a Comment

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  • Clarene and Thomas Mitchell, ministry leaders at Brentwood Church of Christ, explain the tradition of “jumping the broom.” The custom originated with slaves who were denied the right to marry, but implemented their own rituals to represent love. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Couples enjoy the entertainment at Black Marriage Day. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Cassandra McShepard, celebrated jazz vocalist, sings at the fifth annual Black Marriage Day. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • The audience applauds McShepard after singing “At Last.” (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Pictures of past Black Marriage Day celebrations line the room. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Couples bow their heads during a moment of prayer. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Eric and Marchell Wilson, who have been married for 20 years, provide an overview of the Christian Couples Ministry. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Willie and Mary Seals have been enjoying wedded bliss for the past 59 years. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • The Mitchells discuss the importance of Black Marriage Day. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • Jars of candy greet guests to the event, which was followed by a dessert reception. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)
  • The Christian Couples Ministry at Brentwood Church of Christ hosted Black Marriage Day. (Photo by Molly Rippinger)

Dozens of couples and marriage activists gathered for the fifth annual Black Marriage Day held at Brentwood Church of Christ on 6425 N. 60th St. The celebration emphasized the importance of marriage throughout the Black community and was also an opportunity to acknowledge couples both young and old. More than 30 cities celebrate Black Marriage Day, which was originally organized by various faith-based and community groups in 2003. Read our past coverage of the event.

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