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Black love is often discussed from the outside.
It is measured through statistics, judged through stereotypes, sensationalized through celebrity conflict, and debated by people who rarely make room for Black couples to speak for themselves.
We hear plenty about what is supposedly wrong with Black relationships. We hear about divorce, broken homes, financial pressure, absent parents, and declining marriage rates. Too often, the conversation begins with dysfunction and ends with blame.
Central Carolina Community Foundation has launched a region-wide survey to hear directly from Midlands residents about the issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping their communities. The survey is part of a larger effort to help guide future community funding and initiatives aimed at improving the region.
Watch as six-year-old author and kindness advocate Jayme Hill speaks at the Columbia City Council Meeting on February 18, 2025, as the city officially proclaims ‘Jayme Hill’s Kidz’ Kindness Day’!
Jayme, the author of Good Manners, Good People, is on a mission to spread kindness, respect, and good manners to kids everywhere. Her book and Kidz’ Kindness Club are inspiring young people to make kindness a daily habit—at home, in school, and in their communities.