ASpecial thank you to everyone who entered the Power Couple Campaign!
Pastors Harold & Dalonika McDonald, Frank & Deshon Gill, Anthony & Venus Cunningham, Craig & Tanzania Cooper, Gerald & Tiffany Goldsby, Ronald & Sheshieka
Heard, Kenya & ShanTrail King, Daniel & Sharonda Terry, and Donald and Ajanay Crittenden
Our Bloggers this Issue
Carole S. Jackson
Lexi Johnson
Sheri Singleton
Andre Terry
AdrianneAnderson Green
Teddy Gifford
DreyfusAndrews
Gal From Savannah
L.Renee Johnson
TiTi Ladette
Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Love. Leadership. Legacy.
There are moments when a magazine becomes more than pages and print. This is one of those moments.
The Love, Leadership & Legacy Power Couple Campaign was never about Valentine’s Day alone. It was never about surface-level romance or curated perfection. From the very beginning, this issue was conceived as a reflection of something deeper, a reminder that love, when rooted in purpose, becomes leadership… and leadership, when lived with intention, becomes legacy.
In a time when relationships are often reduced to social media highlights and temporary applause, we chose to slow down and honor the kind of partnerships that don’t always trend but always transform.
The couples featured in this issue represent more than chemistry. They represent commitment in action. They show us what it looks like to build together, to heal together, to lead families, businesses, ministries, and communities with shared vision and mutual respect. Their stories remind us that love is not passive it is practiced. Leadership is not positional it is lived. And legacy is not accidental it is built deliberately, one choice at a time.
As Editor-in-Chief of BLKPRINT Magazine, I am deeply proud of this issue because it reflects the heart of why this publication exists.
BLKPRINT was created to document real stories of impact stories that don’t always make the mainstream headlines but are shaping households, neighborhoods, and future generations every single day. We believe that legacy is not reserved for celebrities or history books. Legacy is formed in living rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, pulpits, small businesses, and community spaces. It is formed in marriages, partnerships, blended families, and second chances.
This campaign invited the community to participate to vote, to nominate, to celebrate because legacy is never built in isolation. It is affirmed, witnessed, and strengthened by community.
Every vote cast, every story submitted, every message of support shared was a declaration that healthy, purpose-driven love still matters.
To our Power Couples: thank you for trusting us with your stories. Thank you for allowing your journeys, both the triumphs and the lessons, to be seen. Your leadership is felt far beyond these pages, and your legacy is already at work.
To our readers: may this issue challenge you, encourage you, and inspire you to reflect on the partnerships in your own life; romantic, professional, familial, and spiritual. May it remind you that love grows best where leadership is shared, and legacy flourishes where values are aligned. This issue is not the end of a campaign. It is a marker in the story.
A reminder that love still leads. That leadership still matters. And that legacy your legacy is being written right now.
When Love Knocks on the Front Door: HowSoonIsTooSoon toIntroduceYourChild?
By Dreyfus Andrews
Time alone doesn’t measure readiness; character does.
m an African American man. I write for a old son as a single father. Those facts matter because they shape how I love, how I date, and how I protect my child.
When you’re a parent, especially a single one, dating isn’t just about chemistry. It’s about consequences. Every person you let into your life is also stepping into the emotional ecosystem of your child, whether you intend it or not.
So the question I get asked often is: How early should you let your significant other meet your child?
My answer is simple, but not easy: Not until you’re sure this person respects your role as a parent more than they crave access to your life.
Children Don’t Need Introductions; They Need Stability.
My son has seen enough transitions to know when something feels temporary. Kids always do. They may not have the language for it, but they feel shifts in energy, attention, and emotional availability. I don’t only feel it, but I can definitely see it in my son’s eyes. Side note: we have the same eyes. Lol.
Introducing a partner too early teaches a child that people are replaceable, that attachments are casual, that comings and goings are normal.
For a 15-year-old boy already navigating identity, masculinity, and trust, that lesson can land hard.
Before I introduce anyone to my son, I ask myself:
Is this person consistent?
Have they seen me tired, stressed, or frustrated and stayed? Do they respect my time with my child without competing for it?
If the answer isn’t yes across the board, the door stays closed.
Dating Me Means Understanding My Priorities
I don’t believe in the “wait three dates” or “wait three months” rule.
I watch how a woman speaks about children, about fathers, about boundaries. I pay attention to whether she asks about my son as a human being, not a hurdle to overcome.
Anyone eager to meet my child too soon raises a red flag. That urgency often isn’t about bonding; it’s about validation. And my child is not a prop in anyone’s love story.
When the Time Is Right, the Introduction Is Intentional.
When I do decide it’s time, it’s not a grand moment. No pressure. No forced connection. It just flows like water.
Just a simple introduction. Respectful. Grounded.
I let my son form his own opinion. I don’t sell the relationship. I don’t ask him to approve it. I just observe, and how he feels is how he feels.
Because at 15, he doesn’t need another authority figure. He needs to see how adults handle relationships with honesty, patience, care, commitment, reciprocation, and partnership.
Love Should Add, Not Disrupt.
Here’s the truth many don’t want to hear: If your relationship can’t survive waiting to meet your child, it won’t survive the reality of parenting.
Love should bring peace, not confusion. Security, not instability. Growth, not emotional whiplash. Clarity, not cloudiness.
As a father, my first commitment is not to romance, but to purpose and within that, raising a young man who understands boundaries, self-worth, emotional safety, reciprocation, and partnership.
So how early should you let your significant other meet your child?
When love has proven it knows how to wait.
Anything sooner isn’t love; it’s impatience dressed up as intimacy.
In every season of life, our hearts carry stories that shape how we love, how we show up, and how we care for ourselves. I wanted to hear from real people walking through real seasons, caregivers, entrepreneurs, pastors, single parents, and wives, and ask what self
them right now. Their words remind us that tending to the heart does not look the same for everyone, and yet we all need moments to pause, breathe, and notice what our own hearts are saying.
Voices from Different Seasons
Caregiver — Hazel
Self-love in this season looks like embracing the unexpected blessing of having more time with my mother.
I connect with daily. I care for my mental and emotional wellness through prayer, regular workouts, and reaching out to trusted friends from my military and ministry circles. These conversations give me clarity and help me stay focused.
Pastor Pastor Oyedokun II
It took a long time for me to understand how to care for myself. I ran nonstop for five years, and burnout finally forced me to learn to rest. Now I am intentional about taking time off, caring for my feet, scheduling massages, and taking weekly breaks to ease the stress and weight of ministry. I am learning to delegate, to allow others to serve, and to surround myself with brothers I can be transparent with. I protect my mind, body, and soul by sharing responsibilities with my family and reminding the congregation that I also need time and support.
Single Parent — Chenetra
Self-love in this season means giving myself grace, holding space for my thoughts and emotions, and allowing myself to uplift myself even on the hard days. I make room to learn myself, take myself on dates, and listen to my body. I tend to my emotional and mental well-being by speaking affirmation over myself and creating space for my growth and peace.
Wife — Mary
Self-love in this season looks like finding time for myself, feeding my body with clean food, exercising to maintain my goals, and managing my weight, all while balancing the responsibilities of a wife and mother. Caring for my own heart means setting boundaries, limiting what burdens I take on, and offering advice only when others are ready to receive it. Prayer helps me navigate the strain of supporting others without losing myself.
Heart Health Matters
These stories opened the door for me to reflect on my own heart, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and the wellness lessons I have learned along the way.
February is both the month of love and the month we honor heart health. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness among men and women, especially in communities of color.
Stress, grief, overworking, emotional pressure, lack of rest, and unaddressed trauma can all place unexpected strain on the heart.
Caring for the physical heart begins with caring for the emotional one.
Self-compassion plays a vital role in heart health. It invites us to find balance between the busy and the becoming, to recognize when the pace is too heavy, and to listen when the body asks for rest. Self-care is not selfish, it is awareness. It is knowing when enough is enough, when to step back, settle down, and allow us the grace to pause before the body is forced to speak louder.
My Heart Story: Matters of the Heart
One of the most important lessons I learned while navigating congestive heart failure was how much the body speaks when the heart is under stress. I did not know at first that fluid intake needed to be monitored closely, not from restriction, but from awareness. Fruits, vegetables, soups, and everyday foods also count toward hydration. Too much fluid can increase strain on the heart, but too little can affect blood pressure and energy. Finding that balance became an act of self-love and compassion for my own healing. Learning to listen to my body, slow down, and honor my limits taught me that wellness is not just discipline, it is grace.
Heart-Centered Oil Spotlight: Rose
• traditionally used to support emotional healing and comfort
• encourages softness, compassion, and heartcentered grounding
• can be used during prayer, journaling, or quiet reflection as a reminder to breathe and slow down
Contact Information
Connect with L.Renee KWC Rediscovery Coach kreativewellnessandcoaching@gmail.com
Co-Authoring Love: What Publishing Together Teaches Couples
By TiTi Ladette
• Listen with intention, not ego
At first glance, writing a book together sounds romantic. Two people, one vision, one cover, one legacy. But any Book Boss will tell you publishing doesn’t just reveal your story. It reveals you
When couples decide to co-author a book, they’re not just collaborating on chapters. They’re navigating communication styles, creative differences, emotional triggers, leadership roles, and trust often all at the same time.
Writing together exposes:
• Who leads when decisions get tough
• Who listens when emotions are high
• How conflict is handled under pressure
• Whether the vision is truly shared or simply tolerated
And here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: Publishing will amplify whatever already exists in the relationship.
If there’s alignment, it deepens. If there’s tension, it surfaces. If there’s purpose, it sharpens.
If you’re interested in publishing a book, please email us: girlbossglobalpublishing@gmail.com
• Respect timing, boundaries, and strengths
• Separate critique from personal offense
• Hold each other accountable to the mission, not just the moment
The finished book becomes more than a product. It becomes proof of partnership
For readers, seeing couples create together models love beyond romance it shows leadership, teamwork, faith, resilience, and shared purpose. It teaches that legacy isn’t just what you leave behind for your family, but what you publish into the world for others to learn from.
That’s why couples writing together isn’t just about storytelling. It’s about building something that outlives arguments, seasons, and circumstances
As a Book Boss, I’ve watched couples grow stronger through the process—and I’ve also watched some realize hard truths. Both outcomes matter. Because publishing doesn’t lie. It reflects.
And when done with honesty, intention, and love, co-authoring a book becomes one of the most powerful acts of partnership a couple can take.
Keeping Love Spicy: A’sGotaQuestion
Here’s the Question….
How do you keep love spicy, interesting, and hot especially in the long term?
Love is beautiful. It is powerful and healing. However, let’s be honest: love can also become comfortable. With the demands of careers, parenting, healing from past wounds, and simply navigating adulthood, passion can quietly slip into the background. The spark that once came naturally now requires intention.
This leads to an important question for the week: How do Boss Ladies and Kings keep their relationships spicy, interesting, and emotionally connected when life gets busy and routines settle in?
I asked, and here’s what people said:
Jasmine T., 42 — Entrepreneur
“I stopped expecting my partner to read my mind. Communication is foreplay. When we talk openly about our needs, emotionally and physically, it keeps things exciting.”
A’s Take: Closed mouths don’t get fed, and silent expectations kill intimacy. Say what you need.
Marcus L., 47 — Corporate Professional
“I realized consistency doesn’t mean boring. Date nights, random texts, and intentional affection keep us connected even after 15 years.”
A’s Take: Routine doesn’t ruin love neglect does.
Keisha M., 39 Single, Dating Intentionally
“I keep myself spicy. When I feel good about me, it shows up in how I love. Passion starts within.”
A’s Take: You can’t pour desire into a relationship if your cup is empty.
Andre W., 50 Divorced, Healing
“I learned that emotional safety is sexy. Being able to be vulnerable without judgment changed how I view intimacy.”
A’s Take: Emotional intimacy is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
Monique S., 45 — Married 20 Years
“We flirt. Still. On purpose. Marriage didn’t cancel flirting it made it necessary.”
A’s Take: If you were flirting to get them, don’t stop once you’ve got them.
The Truth About Keeping Love Alive
Keeping a relationship hot isn’t about grand gestures or constant excitement. It’s about intentional effort, honest communication, mutual respect, and choosing each other daily. Love doesn’t fade because time passes. It fades when effort stops.
So… Is Passion Natural or Learned?
The truth is, it’s both.
Attraction may be natural. Desire may be instinctive. But sustaining passion is learned.
It’s learned through communication, curiosity, vulnerability, effort, and choosing your partner daily.
What This Means for Boss Ladies & Kings
We master careers. We build businesses. We chase purpose. But love? Love requires the same dedication. If we can learn leadership, money management, and selfgrowth we can learn how to love better, too.
Final Word from “A”
Boss Ladies and Kings know that success requires work and so does love. The question isn’t whether you can keep it spicy; the real question is are you willing to?
A’s Spice List
Simple ways to keep love intentional, exciting, and connected:
• Schedule the Connection: Put quality time on the calendar. If it matters, it deserves a time slot.
• Speak Your Needs Clearly: Desire grows where communication feels safe and honest.
• Flirt Like You’re Still Trying: Compliments, playful texts, and inside jokes keep the spark alive.
• Stay Curious About Each Other: People evolve passion grows when curiosity does too.
• Create New Moments Together: New experiences create new energy. Try something unfamiliar together.
• Protect Emotional Safety: Feeling seen, heard, and respected is the foundation of intimacy.
• Interrupt the Routine: Routine is necessary romance is intentional.
• Invest in Yourself First: Confidence, joy, and self-care are attractive at every stage.
• Laugh Often: Shared laughter keeps love light, even during heavy seasons.
• Choose Love Daily: Passion isn’t automatic it’s a choice made again and again.
Planning and preparing meals is often viewed as a challenging aspect of pursuing fitness goals. Many individuals encounter difficulties regarding what ingredients to purchase, how to prepare various foods, and concerns about repetitive meal choices. Nevertheless, nutrition remains the most critical component in achieving optimal health outcomes. Whether your objective is fat loss, muscle gain, or weight maintenance, proper nutrition is foundational to success.
Physical training yields the best results when paired with disciplined nutritional practices.
While meal preparation requires commitment, there are several methods to streamline the process, making it both efficient and enjoyable. The aim of this guide is to transform perceptions surrounding meal prep and provide actionable strategies to support your progress toward improved health and wellness.
Tip #1: Develop a Comprehensive Grocery List
Prior to shopping in-store or online it is advisable to create a detailed list of all items necessary for your weekly meal preparation. Each meal should include a lean protein, complex carbohydrate, fiber-rich vegetables, and a healthy fat. Planning snacks in advance is equally important, as this prevents deviation from your nutrition plan. A thorough strategy enhances consistency and sets the foundation for success.
Tip #2: Select Versatile Ingredients
Choosing ingredients that can be incorporated into multiple recipes significantly reduces preparation time and adds variety to your diet. For example, chicken breast can serve as the protein source in wraps, sandwiches, salads, and more. Vegetables such as peppers and onions, as well as fruits, can be used across breakfast, snacks, smoothies, or other dishes. Incorporating such versatile items ensures adherence to dietary goals without monotony.
Tip #3: Prepare Produce in Advance
Efficient meal preparation often involves chopping and storing produce ahead of time. By prepping items like bell peppers, onions, spinach, garlic, cilantro, ginger, and others, you simplify assembly throughout the week and reduce food waste. This practice introduces variety and convenience, enabling diverse and appealing meal options despite a demanding schedule.
Tip #4: Use Timesaving Cooking Methods
In today’s world, we have access to many pieces of cookware designed specifically to save us time and make life easier when it comes to cooking. I am absolutely in love with my air fryer because I can cook my protein, veggies, and potatoes with this one piece of equipment. If you’re the type of person who struggles to cook rice perfectly, grab a rice cooker. If you enjoy soups or stews, a slow cooker is a great option. And if you’re old school and still prefer your oven, that’s fine too. I say all this to point out that there are plenty of ways to prep your meals and make the process more time-efficient. Use whatever methods work best for you and your goals.
Tipe #5: Ideal Macronutrient Options
Here is where we list great options for protein, carbs, and fats. Always remember that your body needs all three macronutrients, and it is never a good idea to completely cut out any of them. Eating only watermelon for a week is not going to give you the aesthetic you have in mind nor is cutting out carbs. Learning what types of foods to eat, and how much of them to eat, is what will get you the results you’re working toward. If you need guidance with nutrition, it’s best to consult with a certified nutritionist or a trainer who is knowledgeable in that area. The goal is to get healthier while learning at the same time. Let’s keep getting better, and take back our health one day at a time.
Proteins
Chicken Breast
Ground Turkey
Eggs
Beef
Fish
Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Carbohydrates
Whole Grains
Red Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Quinoa
Brown Rice
Beans
Fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Almonds
Fish (Salmon) Avocados
LOVE, LEADERSHIP, AND FITNESS
Our Very Own Teddy Gifford “Works out a Marriage Proposal.’
Then came the ultimate act of leadership: he got down on one knee.
The restaurant paused. Conversations quieted. Cameras lifted. And in front of a room full of witnesses, Shauntrell Dobard said yes.
Strength isn’t only measured in reps and resistance. Sometimes it’s measured in readiness.
For BLKPRINT’s Health & Fitness Blogger Teddy Gifford, leadership has always been about intention in the gym, in life, and now in love. After more than two and a half years of building a relationship rooted in faith, communication, and shared vision, Teddy knew it was time to take the next step.
December 20, 2026 wasn’t just another holiday date. It was the day preparation met purpose.
With precision that mirrors his training philosophy, Teddy reserved a romantic dinner at Canje, one of the city’s most celebrated Caribbean dining experiences. But like any disciplined plan, the real magic was in the preparation. A week prior, he coordinated with the restaurant’s floor manager to orchestrate a surprise that would transform dessert into a defining moment.
When the final course arrived, so did the ring presented on a platter resting atop a heart-shaped leaf.
The applause that followed felt like a standing ovation not just for a proposal but for partnership.
For Teddy, it was the best night of his life. For the couple, it marked the beginning of a shared legacy.
As wedding plans begin to unfold, the foundation remains the same: discipline, faith, and friendship. Those who know Teddy understand that the same principles he applies to physical fitness are the ones he applies to life consistency, commitment, and growth.
You can often catch Teddy — and sometimes Teddy & Shauntrell putting in work at The Camp Round Rock Gym & Fitness, where The Gifford Method is applied in full effect. Because for this couple, fitness isn’t just about the body. It’s about building strength in every area.
Love. Leadership. Fitness.
And now forever.
Stitched in Time: A Love Story Tailored by Faith
Inspired by When Love Waits for God’s Timing
Submitted by Andre Terry, IMT Designs
For a Love Issue centered on legacy, intention, and connection, BlkPrint’s Fashion Editor, Andre Terry, chose to tell a love story through fashion one shaped not by trends, but by timing, and sharing the love story of a fellow colleague in fashion was a perfect fit.
He was drawn to Tiffany Walker’s story because it mirrors what he believes great style does: it waits, it evolves, and it honors the journey that came before the moment.
At the height of building her fashion empire, Tiffany was also navigating deep personal loss. The passing of her mother the woman who grounded her faith and guarded her heart changed everything. The world saw strength and success; behind the scenes, Tiffany was learning how to lead while grieving.
Andre saw this as the foundation of the story—not romance first, but resilience.
Years before, Carl had briefly entered Tiffany’s life in high school. The timing wasn’t right, and life moved on. Decades later, their paths crossed again carefully, respectfully, and with boundaries intact.
When they finally reconnected, it wasn’t attraction that drew them together, but shared loss, faith, and understanding.
Their relationship unfolded slowly and intentionally. Andre describes it as a love built the same way timeless fashion is built without rushing, without spectacle, and with purpose at the center.
Faith anchored their bond. Prayer replaced pressure. Presence mattered more than performance. Carl didn’t promise Tiffany romance he promised responsibility, covering her with consistency, patience, and commitment.
When he asked her to marry him, the answer had already been proven in action.
For Andre Terry, this story belongs in a fashion space because it reflects what enduring style and enduring love share: restraint, depth, and divine timing.
This is not a story about finding love again. It’s about allowing love to arrive when faith leads.
Some love stories are stitched in silk and seams. Others are stitched in prayer.
SpringinSoftPower:Color, Mood&ModernEase
By Andre Terry, IMT Designs Fashion Editor | Fashion Designer
Spring fashion has always represented a reset for me not just in wardrobe, but in mindset. It’s the season where heaviness lifts, movement returns, and style becomes about ease rather than excess. This editorial is rooted in that feeling of renewal, and the visual direction featured here was curated directly from IMT Designs’ Pinterest boards, where I collect textures, palettes, silhouettes, and moments that speak to the season ahead.
This spring, the conversation starts with lightness.
As winter’s darker tones fade, I’m drawn to color palettes that feel intentional, wearable, and quietly optimistic. Warm neutrals like cream, ecru, oat, and soft sand form the foundation of spring dressing. These shades create space allowing fabric, structure, and craftsmanship to lead rather than compete. They ground a look without weighing it down.
Layered into that base are botanical greens sage, olive, moss, and muted chartreuse. These tones function as modern neutrals while still nodding to nature’s return. Green this season isn’t loud or literal; it’s softened, refined, and incredibly versatile.
Pastels reappear, but with restraint. Blush, lilac, powder blue, and butter yellow feel elevated when styled in monochromatic looks or fluid layers. I how these colors move soften tailoring, how they bring calm without reading overly delicate.
To balance the softness, sunlit accents like coral, peach, and subtle citrus tones add warmth and energy. These hues work best as intentional highlights a statement bag, a shoe, a detail rather than dominating the entire look. They act as punctuation, not the paragraph.
The throughline this season is balance. Spring fashion is no longer about sharp contrast or dramatic statements. It’s about harmony clothes that breathe, colors that settle, silhouettes that move with the body.
Every pin, palette, and pairing reflected here is part of my ongoing visual research through IMT Designs. Together, they tell a story of modern spring dressing that feels effortless, thoughtful, and quietly powerful.
Spring style doesn’t need to shout. It just needs to feel right.
You can follow Andre Terry and IMT DESIGNS on all social media platforms including PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM. S P R I N G
When was the last time you and your boo disappeared on purpose? Not a loud restaurant. Not a room-service tray with a silver lid and soggy fries.
I’m talking intentional retreat.
Recharge. Reconnect. Reset.
Enter Legacy Chef® aka Vincent Moore your boy culinaire with that polished precision courtesy of the United States Air Force and that culturally seasoned flavor straight outta New Orleans.
And instead of just cooking dinner, he’s orchestrating full-on couples-only Luxury Escapes.
Let me explain.
Through a partnership with Vrbo, Chef Vincent curates private rental experiences where you skip the crowded dining scene entirely. You choose the vibe waterfront in New England, a wine country hideaway, a sleek city condo, or something tucked away and southern-sweet and he handles the rest.
The booking. The groceries. The preparation.
The ambiance.
The intimate details that make you look like you planned all of this months ago.
“I devised my Luxury Escapes with couples in mind,” says Legacy Chef®. “Sometimes they just need to recharge peacefully. Celebrate something quietly.
Or simply endure life together in a chill, low-key setting.”
Translation: You deserve soft life moments too.
His culinary craft? Home-schooled in the best way — generations of Southern relatives teaching flavor like it’s a birthright. That legacy shows up on every plate.
Currently based in suburban Ohio, Vincent balances private bookings with his role as Executive Chef and Culinary Director at Flatrock Distillery & Bistro in Maumee. And yes, he’s as affable as he is exacting.
You’ll feel it immediately that easy warmth paired with quiet confidence.
The process starts with an informal consultation. He gets to know you. What kind of space are you envisioning? What flavors make you close your eyes? What memory are you trying to create?
From there, he orchestrates a storybook escape where you don’t lift a finger. Pricing? Flexible. Packages range from simple and intimate to elite and indulgent no corners cut, no details overlooked.
I, for one, am raising a glass to Vincent Moore cooking in motion and building legacy through flavor and to his growing brand TasteThe Craft LLC.
Because sometimes the most luxurious thing you can say is simply:
Yes.
For Booking:
Vincent Moore-Legacy Chef®️
567-694-6353
www.TasteTheCraft.net
Marriage and money are two of the most powerful forces in a household and when they’re misaligned, they become two of the most destructive. From a Kingdom perspective, the problem isn’t usually a lack of love. It’s a lack of clarity, purpose, and agreement.
One of the biggest mistakes couples make is assuming there is one biblical way to manage money in marriage. One joint account. One person in charge. One rigid model everyone must follow. But when we actually examine Scripture, Yah gives us principles, not templates. He establishes order, unity, stewardship, and purpose—but He does not mandate a single financial structure for every marriage.
The Trap of Traditional Roles
Culturally, we’ve inherited strong assumptions:
• “The husband should handle the money.”
• “The wife should manage the household finances.”
“If you’re married, everything must be fully joint.”
These ideas are often passed down as biblical, but many of them are traditional, not scriptural.
Scripture never says the husband must manage the money. Scripture never commands joint bank accounts. Scripture never assigns financial stewardship based on gender. What Scripture does emphasize is unity, agreement, and wisdom.
“Can two walk together unless they are agreed?” Amos 3:3
Agreement not tradition is the foundation.
Stewardship Is About Gifting, Not Gender
From a Kingdom perspective, stewardship is assigned based on capacity and calling, not titles or roles. In Luke 16:10–11, Yahusha teaches that trust is built through faithfulness. That means the person best equipped to manage finances is the one who has demonstrated wisdom, discipline, and understanding regardless of whether that’s the husband or the wife. In some marriages, one spouse is clearly more gifted financially. In others, both are strong. And in some cases, neither spouse has been trained or discipled well in stewardship. None of those scenarios are sinful. What is problematic is pride refusing to yield to the one more gifted or refusing to seek help when neither is equipped.
“In the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14
Transparency Over Control
Kingdom marriage is not about control; it’s about covenant partnership.
That means:
• No hidden accounts
• No secret spending
• No financial silos rooted in fear No “my money vs. your money” mentality
Whether a couple chooses joint accounts, separate accounts, or a hybrid system is far less important than full transparency and mutual accountability.
“The two shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24
Becoming one does not mean becoming identical. It means becoming unified in purpose and direction.
Money Must Serve the Mission
Here’s where many couples go wrong: they make money decisions in isolation from their God-given purpose.
Every marriage has:
1. A collective assignment (what you are called to build together)
Individual assignments (what each spouse is called to steward personally)
If money decisions are not aligned with both, frustration, resentment, and confusion will follow.
“Write the vision and make it plain.” Habakkuk 2:2
Money should fund the vision not fight it.
When You Need Help—Choose Integrated Kingdom Counsel
If both spouses struggle with stewardship, the answer is not shame it’s discipleship.
But not all financial professionals are created equal. There is a critical difference between:
• Someone who slaps Bible verses onto worldly financial strategies vs. Someone with an integrated Kingdom perspective An integrated Kingdom financial professional:
• Understands money as a spiritual tool, not just a math problem
• Addresses mindset, obedience, discipline, and purpose not just budgets
• Aligns strategy with Scripture and sound financial principles
Helps couples discern how stewardship serves their assignment, not just their comfort
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7
Biblical wisdom is applied truth not inspirational quotes.
Producing, Multiplying, and Dominating— Together
From the beginning, Yah gave humanity a mandate:
“Be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion.” Genesis 1:28
Marriage is not just about companionship it’s about capacity. Together, a husband and wife are meant to produce more, multiply impact, and dominate in the areas Yah has assigned to them.
That requires:
• Humility over hierarchy
• Partnership over pride
• Stewardship over sentiment Purpose over preference
In Kingdom marriage, money is not a point of division it’s a point of agreement. And when couples steward finances according to calling rather than culture, the bag no longer leads the marriage.
It serves it.
Dr. Lexi Johnson is a financial coach, author, and founder of Money Mastery 4 Her Enterprises, where she equips Kingdom citizens with radical godly stewardship strategies to produce, multiply, and dominate. She is the voice behind Bag Talk from a Kingdom Perspective and host of the Radical Godly Stewardship Podcast
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Love is beautiful. Leadership is intentional. Legacy is eternal.
The Love, Leadership & Legacy Campaign was created to spotlight couples who are not only committed to one another but committed to purpose. In a culture that often glorifies highlight reels over hard work, this campaign honors relationships built on faith, resilience, partnership, and shared vision.
This is not just a Valentine’s feature. This is a movement.
The Power Couple segment was designed to showcase dynamic duos who understand that real love requires discipline, communication, sacrifice, and growth. These are couples who lead in their homes, serve in their communities, build businesses, raise families, steward ministries, and create impact together. They are not perfect but they are intentional.
Love is the foundation. Leadership is the assignment. Legacy is the outcome.
Each couple featured in this campaign represents a different dimension of partnership. Some are entrepreneurs building empires side by side. Some are faith leaders anchoring their communities. Some are health advocates, creatives, parents, newly engaged, or seasoned in decades of marriage. But what they all share is this: they understand that love is not passive. It is active, strategic, and future-focused.
The campaign also serves as a reminder that Black love and love across cultures deserves to be documented, celebrated, and archived. Representation matters. When we see healthy, purpose-driven partnerships in print, we challenge stereotypes and rewrite narratives. We show the next generation that commitment is possible, leadership is shared, and legacy is built intentionally.
The Power Couple feature is more than an article. It is a documented testimony.
It captures how these couples met, how they overcame challenges, how they define leadership within their relationship, and how they are building something that will outlive them. Their stories reflect vulnerability and strength the real conversations, the spiritual anchors, the lessons learned, and the vision they are walking toward together.
Through this campaign, BLKPRINT Magazine becomes more than a publication. It becomes a time capsule. A keepsake. A documented chapter in each couple’s journey. Years from now, children and grandchildren will be able to flip these pages and see not just photos but purpose.
This segment also reinforces an important truth: Love without leadership drifts. Leadership without love hardens. But love and leadership together create legacy.
The Love, Leadership & Legacy Campaign stands as an annual celebration of partnership with purpose. It invites couples to reflect, recommit, and recognize the power of building together. It reminds readers that the strongest relationships are not built overnight they are cultivated through prayer, perseverance, planning, and shared dreams.
As you turn the pages of this Power Couple segment, you will see more than romance. You will see strategy. You will see teamwork. You will see alignment. You will see vision.
You will see what happens when two people decide that their union is bigger than themselves.
Welcome to the Love, Leadership & Legacy Power Couple Campaign where relationships are honored, impact is amplified, and legacy is documented on purpose.
Gerald & Tiffany Goldsby
Belton, Texas
Married | A Love Rooted in Childhood, Faith & Legacy
Some love stories originate with a spark; others grow from strong foundations.
For Gerald and Tiffany Goldsby, their relationship developed gradually and steadily over time. Prior to the milestones of marriage, ministry, or legacy, their journey began as childhood neighbors raised by grandparents in close proximity. Their lives became intertwined before they understood the concept of romantic love.
At the age of nine, Gerald wrote Tiffany her first love letter—an innocent gesture symbolizing the early bond between them.
At seven, Tiffany received it without foreseeing the significance this moment would hold for their future relationship, which endured through time, distance, and life’s changes.
Following Tiffany’s relocation during her parents’ divorce, their paths diverged temporarily. However, upon her return in high school, their connection was rekindled and evolved with greater understanding and purpose.
Their journey has not been portrayed as flawless; rather, its authenticity is what defines its strength.
Through periods of growth, challenge, and transition, Gerald and Tiffany have consistently chosen to support one another. In 2007, they dedicated themselves not only to marriage but also to cherishing their shared history, nurturing their friendship, and grounding their union in faith. What began as a childhood acquaintance transformed into a deliberate and enduring partnership.
Legacy remains central to their relationship.
Gerald was Tiffany’s friend before becoming her spouse, and today he continues as both best friend and life partner. Their relationship is marked by decades of shared experiences, resilience, joy, and steadfast loyalty. It is a partnership shaped by time, reinforced by faith, and maintained by mutual choice.
Gerald and Tiffany’s values are reflected in their commitment to:
• Placing faith above all else
• Pursuing purposeful living
• Engaging in travel and mission work
Faith serves as the foundation of their marriage, friendship sustains it, and purpose guides their actions.
Side by side, they actively serve in ministry, sharing their experiences and unity to inspire and support others. Their partnership exemplifies consistency, dedication, and the gradual building of a meaningful legacy.
Gerald and Tiffany Goldsby embody the principles celebrated by the BLKPRINT Power Couple Campaign: historical depth in love, leadership executed with humility, and a legacy established long before public recognition.
Donald & Aquéa (Jaye) Crittenden
Indianapolis, Indiana
Married 30 Years | Christ-Centered, Purpose-Driven & Legacy Focused
Thirty years of marriage is not marked by chance. It is marked by choice, faith, and unwavering commitment.
Donald and Aquéa (Jaye) Crittenden’s love story stands as a living testament to what endures when a marriage is built on a foundation greater than romance alone. Three decades together reflect not only time spent, but faith practiced, promises honored, and unity preserved through life’s seasons.
At the core of their relationship is a shared devotion to Christ.
Their love for one another flows directly from their love for God, creating a marriage anchored in biblical principles, strengthened through prayer, and sustained by spiritual alignment. This Christ-centered foundation has shaped how they lead, how they love, and how they live.
For Donald and Aquéa, Love, Leadership & Legacy is not a theme it is a lifestyle.
Side by side, they actively serve in ministry, sharing their experiences and unity to inspire and support others. Their partnership exemplifies consistency, dedication, and the gradual building of a meaningful legacy.
Gerald and Tiffany Goldsby embody the principles celebrated by the BLKPRINT Power Couple Campaign: historical depth in love, leadership executed with humility, and a legacy established long before public recognition.
Love means choosing each other daily with grace, forgiveness, and respect.
Leadership is demonstrated through godly example within their home and throughout their community expressed in character, consistency, and unity.
Legacy is built intentionally, through faithful “now work,” with a vision that extends far beyond the present moment.
P O W E R C O U P L E
Craig & Tanzania Cooper
Greater DC Area
Married, Purpose Partners, Legacy Builders & Community Leaders
LOVE. LEADERSHIP. LEGACY.
BLKPRINT’s Inaugural Power Couple Journey
Love is defined by consistency, leadership by active engagement, and legacy by deliberate action. While many couples express these ideals, only a few truly demonstrate them through their daily lives.
Craig and Tanzania Cooper exemplify Love, Leadership, and Legacy, intentionally living these principles each day. Their relationship showcases the powerful outcomes that arise when faith, friendship, and thoughtful decision-making intertwine.
BLKPRINT Magazine’s launch of its Power Couple campaign was more than just a celebration, it marked an important moment in digital and print media history.
With BLKPRINT broadening its influence, Craig and Tanzania were honored as the magazine’s first Power Couple, a meaningful accolade both for BLKPRINT and for the community supporting them.
Their acknowledgment serves as inspiration for those who value principled relationships, genuine leadership, and significant contributions.
A Connection Founded on Intention
Their story began at the gym. Craig was training a group when Tanzania noticed him and immediately asked, “Who is that?” At the same time, Craig felt a different kind of energy when he saw her something that caught his attention and held it.
Tanzania played it cool and sent a DM asking for a “meal plan,” which led to them exchanging numbers and starting conversations that felt natural and easy. Rather than rushing into a relationship, they chose to build a genuine friendship first.
For an entire year, they remained friends, allowing trust, clarity, and alignment to grow.
During that season, God revealed to both of them that their connection was deeper than friendship—that they were soulmates—long before they ever officially began dating.
Built Upon Trust, Alignment, and Safety
Craig and Tanzania’s partnership stands out for its secure and well-structured foundation. Their relationship is anchored in honesty, emotional safety, shared spiritual views, and real friendship. Their shared vision shapes their communication and personal growth, while they continuously support one another without competition.
Leading Together with Purpose
Love and leadership are at the heart of Craig and Tanzania’s joint initiatives. Together, they lead UpliftUS Collective, a nonprofit whose mission is to uplift youth and families by honoring lived experiences and supporting individuals in discovering their purpose, building meaningful, fulfilling lives and accessing mental health support.
Craig serves as Founder & CEO, while Tanzania is Co-Founder & COO, forming an effective team rooted in mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Since 2018, they have collectively impacted more than 10,000 lives worldwide through programming that includes mental wellness workshops, community circles (safe spaces), mentorship initiatives, small business workshops, men’s support groups, community events, volunteer efforts, and podcasting.
They are also the hosts of the UpliftUS Podcast, a transformative space where healing, purpose, and liberation intersect. Hosted by The Coopers, the podcast features real, honest conversations with guests who are unlocking their potential, breaking generational cycles, and finding freedom in their truth. Each episode explores self-love, mental health, youth and family well-being, relationships, and emotional healing. Through honest storytelling and intentional dialogue, The Coopers uplift lived experiences and foster spaces where listeners can heal, grow, and reconnect with their purpose.
UpliftUS Collective officially became a nonprofit in 2025 and now operates chapters in Detroit and the DMV, reaching members across ten additional states. Their work reflects a continued commitment to service and community engagement. Be sure to check out their Instagram for the 2026 calendar of events.
They are currently accepting speaker and vendor inquiries.
Tanzania holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University. She was also selected for Southern New Hampshire University’s marketing campaign, where her story was featured. She serves as a Student Success Advisor at Trinity Washington University.
Craig Cooper is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Southern New Hampshire University and works as a Youth Development Specialist at Emerging Triumphantly.
Together, Tanzania and Craig are published authors and speakers. Craig is a co-author of When His Soul Cries, a #1 Amazon Best Seller, while Tanzania contributed to When the Soul Cries, which sold out upon release.
They have shared their story on stages across the country, including at the Michigan State University Convention Center, and have been featured in RallyUp Magazine, VoyageMichigan Magazine, and other publications
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Earning BLKPRINT’s first Power Couple title represents more than just an honor it signifies a transformative milestone for the magazine. The success of Craig and Tanzania reinforces BLKPRINT’s foundational beliefs: true love, sincere leadership, and lasting legacy.
Community support went beyond voting, demonstrating broad trust in the couple’s influence.
As BLKPRINT moves forward, the magazine will celebrate this achievement as a cornerstone the original award, the starting benchmark, and the initial legacy recognized. Craig and Tanzania Cooper are truly deserving of this distinction.
A Crown Earned, Not Given
Being named BLKPRINT’s first Power Couple is more than a title it’s a timestamp.
Craig and Tanzania’s win represents what this platform stands for as it grows: real love, real leadership, and real legacy. Their community didn’t just vote they showed up, proving that when a couple leads with integrity, people follow with intention.
As BLKPRINT Magazine continues to expand its reach, this moment will always be remembered as the beginning the first crown placed, the first standard set, the first legacy recognized.
And it couldn’t belong to a more deserving couple.
Frank and Deshon Gill first crossed paths in a place most people overlook when talking about romance the library. What started as a quiet connection has grown into more than a decade of Love, Grace, Ministry, and unwavering commitment. Their relationship is powerful because they have built it on three pillars: honoring God first, honoring their vows, and leading by example. Together, they embody Love. They walk out Leadership. And they are building a Legacy that impacts family, faith, and community.
Frank and Deshon work side-by-side in ministry, serving others and living out what partnership truly looks like. Their shared goals are rooted in purpose: to model a marriage that reflects God’s heart, faithfulness, and unity.
Deshon is also the author of “You Are Valuable,” a devotional and affirmation book reminding readers of their worth. She is an actress who starred in the widely acclaimed stage play The Pink Elephant, bringing her testimony and talent to the stage with grace and authenticity.
Frank and Deshon Gill are not just a couple they are Kingdom builders, purpose partners, and a living example of what happens when love is anchored in God.
& VENUS CUNNINGHAM
Akron, Ohio
Married | A Union Built on Respect, Peace & Purpose
Anthony and Venus Cunningham’s story began with a simple referral someone sent Venus to Anthony to get her car fixed. What she didn’t expect was that the man under the hood would become the man who captured her heart. That first interaction sparked a connection that grew into friendship, partnership, and a love anchored in mutual respect.
Their relationship is powerful because it stands firmly on Respect the core value that shapes how they love, communicate, and care for one another. Respect shows up in their tone, their choices, their priorities, and the way they protect their peace as a couple.
Together, they share values that keep their relationship aligned and grounded: friendship, priority, peace, happiness, harmony, prosperity, and a commitment to pleasing God.
These shared values give their marriage a steady rhythm a calm, intentional flow that keeps them connected in every season of life.
Anthony and Venus also work together in business, supporting each other’s goals and building toward a prosperous future that reflects the unity of their partnership. Their teamwork is natural, effortless, and rooted in trust.
They are a couple who leads with peace, stands on purpose, and moves with the quiet strength of two people who truly honor one another. Their love is steady. Their bond is real. Their story is a reminder that sometimes God orchestrates connection in the most unexpected ways.
Anthony & Venus Cunningham are a beautiful representation of the BLKPRINT Power Couple spirit grounded, purposeful, and built to last.
ANTHONY
PASTORS HAROLD & DALONIKA McDONALD
Round Rock, Texas
Married | Faith Leaders, Purpose Partners & Kingdom Builders
Harold and Dalonika McDonald’s story begins with a moment of heartbreak that God later used for restoration. Dalonika first saw Pastor Harold on television after he tragically lost his oldest daughter. She didn’t know him personally at the time, but she felt the weight of his pain and the strength of his faith. A year later, their worlds aligned, and they met at his business a divine connection birthed in resilience, purpose, and compassion.
Their relationship is powerful because it is anchored in unshakable love, united purpose, and God-centered leadership. Together, they have created a marriage that is a safe place for healing, growth, and spiritual transformation. They walk as partners, as leaders, and as legacy builders modeling what it looks like to love boldly, communicate with intention, and build generational blessings that extend far beyond themselves.
Their shared goals and values form the backbone of their ministry and their home: Family is their first ministry.
They speak truth in love.
They listen to understand, not to win.
They choose peace over pride.
They resolve conflict with grace instead of ego.
Their marriage serves as a living testimony not just for themselves, but for the people they are called to reach. They open their home, their church, their hearts, and their lives to the broken, the lost, the hungry, and the hurting. Their love is ministry. Their unity is assignment. Their partnership is purpose.
Pastors Harold and Dalonika also work together in business, ministry, and community service. They are successful local entrepreneurs, shepherd a thriving church in Round Rock, and annually host a formal black-tie event dedicated to strengthening couples and singles. Through daytime workshops and evening celebrations, they equip people with the tools needed to build healthy, God-centered relationships.
Pastors Harold & Dalonika McDonald embody what it means to lead with love, serve with integrity, and build with purpose. Their marriage is a blueprint for faith, leadership, and legacy making them a powerful representation of the BLKPRINT Power Couple spirit for 2026.
KENYA & SHANTRAIL KING
Belton, Texas
Married | Purpose Partners in Life, Ministry & Business
Kenya and ShanTrail King’s love story began while serving in the United States Army two disciplined, mission-focused leaders who discovered a deep connection that would grow into a powerful marriage grounded in faith, unity, and purpose.
Their relationship stands firmly on Love. Leadership. & Legacy.
Their love is intentional, chosen daily through communication, grace, honesty, and accountability. They’ve navigated seasons that required real transparency and real healing and they continue to choose each other with purpose.
Their leadership is unified. Kenya and ShanTrail honor each other’s strengths and lead as a team in every area of life marriage, business, ministry, and community service. There is no competition between them, only partnership, respect, and shared purpose.
Their legacy is generational.
Together, they are dedicated to breaking cycles, strengthening families, elevating community wellness, and building a foundation that will outlive them. Their marriage reflects their commitment to faith, family, emotional health, and the work God has assigned to them.
As a couple, they share values rooted in faith, integrity, healing, accountability, compassion, and growth. They are committed to the “heart work,” not just for their own relationship but for the people they serve.
Kenya and ShanTrail work together across business, ministry, and community service:
Ear To Hear Consulting & Counseling – Their faith-based counseling practice serving individuals, couples, and families.
Marriage Mondays with The Kings – Their long-running radio show dedicated to restoring hope and strengthening marriages nationwide.
Community Outreach – Mentoring, military family support, teaching, and community-building events.
Kenya & ShanTrail King exemplify what a modern, purpose-driven partnership looks like unified, faith-led, and deeply committed to building something that will bless generations to come.
Valencia, California
Married | Leaders, Mentors & Legacy Builders
Daniel and Sharonda Terry met through a mutual friend who sensed a connection before they even realized it themselves. The introduction was simple but the chemistry was instant. What started with great conversation turned into partnership, purpose, and a marriage anchored in faith, leadership, and community impact.
Their relationship is powerful because it embodies Love. Leadership. & Legacy. in every way.
Their love is genuine, respectful, and deeply committed. They honor each other’s strengths and walk side-by-side as partners, not competitors.
Their leadership is undeniable.
Daniel has spent over 25 years serving youth and the community mentoring, guiding, and helping more than 50 young people get to college and build futures beyond what they imagined. He is a builder of people, a champion for youth, and a steady influence in the lives of many.
Sharonda is equally powerful in purpose inspiring young ladies to dream boldly, believe in themselves, and break barriers. She leads by example, showing through her own life that discipline, faith, and hard work can take
Together, they share values rooted in:
God first, Building a meaningful legacy for their family, Strengthening their community, and Guiding and protecting the next generation.
Giving back and creating pathways for young people to reach their goals.
Daniel and Sharonda work together in business, ministry, and community service, making their partnership not just a marriage but a mission.
They are a guiding light for their family, their city, and every young person whose life they’ve touched. Their union is purpose-driven, faith-filled, and committed to leaving this world better than they found it.
Daniel & Sharonda Terry are a true embodiment of a BLKPRINT Power Couple for 2026.
DANIEL & SHARONDA TERRY
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RONALD & SHESHIEKA HEARD
Longview, Texas
Married | A Creative, Purpose-Driven Partnership
Ronald and Sheshieka Heard’s love story began on the stage literally. A mutual friend had a vision for a Longview version of In Living Color and invited both of them to be part of the cast. They stepped into the project as strangers and walked away with a connection they never expected. What started as entertainment turned into friendship, partnership, and ultimately, a powerful marriage built on purpose.
Their relationship is powered by genuine love, deep friendship, and a shared commitment to family. They support each other’s gifts, honor each other’s strengths, and stand firmly together through every season.
As a couple, their shared goals are simple but strong: to see each other shine both individually and as a team. Their partnership is built on authenticity, encouragement, and the belief that love grows strongest when both people feel free to be their best selves.
Ronald and Sheshieka work together across business, entertainment, and community, using their creativity, influence, and shared values to inspire others. Whether they’re producing content, serving their city, or building opportunities for others to express their gifts, they show up united, consistent, and committed.
Ronald & Sheshieka Heard are a beautiful example of love that started on the stage but became something far deeper a true creative partnership, a strong family foundation, and a legacy in the making.
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