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Love. Marriage. Relationships. Faith. Family.

Melanin & Marriage Magazine

A thoughtful publication honoring the beauty, complexity, resilience, and growth found in real relationships.

Made for real relationships

Stories that meet you where you are.

Every issue brings together lived experience, practical wisdom, and uplifting perspectives for couples and individuals committed to healthier love and stronger families.

Real stories
Expert insight
Shared growth
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The voices behind the stories

Meet our contributing writers.

A talented community of authors, counselors, ministers, and storytellers whose words fill every issue with wisdom, faith, and heart.

Dr. S. Marie Moore — contributing writer
Dr. S. Marie Moore
Carolyn Mullin Darensbourg — contributing writer
Carolyn Mullin Darensbourg
Tami & Donyea Thomas — contributing writer
Tami & Donyea Thomas
Rev. Pat Flowers — contributing writer
Rev. Pat Flowers
Dr. Franchesca Ross-Jones — contributing writer
Dr. Franchesca Ross-Jones
Nycorya Wilson — contributing writer
Nycorya Wilson
Natalie Murphy — contributing writer
Natalie Murphy
Anthony Banks — contributing writer
Anthony Banks
Ilyasah Bokari — contributing writer
Ilyasah Bokari
Dr. Jamal Davis — contributing writer
Dr. Jamal Davis
Steven Edwards — contributing writer
Steven Edwards
Taneka Sparkle — contributing writer
Taneka Sparkle
Angela Love — contributing writer
Angela Love
Carolyn Murphy — contributing writer
Carolyn Murphy
Regina Hutt — contributing writer
Regina Hutt

The magazine collection

Every cover tells our story.

Flip through the issues of Melanin & Marriage Magazine — each cover celebrates the couples, families, and conversations shaping our community. Subscribe now to receive each new issue.

Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Kingdom Partnerships — September 2026
Kingdom Partnerships — September 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Celebrating 40 Years — August 2026
Celebrating 40 Years — August 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Freedom to Love — July 2026
Freedom to Love — July 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — The Heart of Home — May 2026
The Heart of Home — May 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Faith, Family, Fresh Starts — April 2026
Faith, Family, Fresh Starts — April 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — A Reflection of Love — January 2026
A Reflection of Love — January 2026
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — The Miracle of Christmas — December 2025
The Miracle of Christmas — December 2025
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Love, Marriage & Legacy — November 2025
Love, Marriage & Legacy — November 2025
Melanin & Marriage Magazine cover — Marriage Awards Soiree — October 2025
Marriage Awards Soiree — October 2025

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