During the first week of group presentations there were several research topics that were very interesting. I chose to discuss the group presentation with the topic of the image of black marriages. This presentation focused specifically on how we could change the image of black marriages. With some statistics of the number of successful marriages and divorces amongst the black race, this group also entailed some interviews from our peers asking whether or not they had the desire to get married in the future. Surprisingly there were a few that had stated that they did not wish to get married because they have yet to see a successful marriage. Granting the fact that I’m studying to become a family and marriage counselor I found this group presentation very interesting and exciting because I wasn’t quite sure whether or not if marriage was a major concern within our student body. I feel like one way that we could change the image of black marriages or marriages regardless of race is to understand the value of family and the meaning behind marriage. Many of us fail to realize it was the support of family that helped our ancestors push through slavery and survive it. I think that if people had a foundation before deciding to get married it could possibly increase the number of successful marriages. I personally believe that the image of black marriages and family is a major concern, especially in this generation because many of us are not fortunate to having a two parent household. I think if the image of our family and marriages improved maybe our children of the present and future would have some sense of hope and success.
-Ramona Williams
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