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https://www.thenerdelement.com/2023/07/20/the-venture-bros-radiant-is-the-blood-of-a-baboon-heart/

The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of a Baboon Heart is out on digital tomorrow July 20th and Blue-ray July 25th!!! See film synopsis below along with the trailer and a new clip from the film!

Doc’s latest invention will either bankrupt Team Venture or launch them to new heights, as Hank searches for himself, Dean searches for Hank, The Monarch searches for answers, and a mysterious woman from their pasts threatens to bring their entire world crashing down on them.

Returning in their original series roles are James Urbaniak (The Fabelmans) as Dr. Venture, Patrick Warburton (Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events)as Brock Samson, Michael Sinterniklaas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Dean Venture, Chris McCulloch (Superjail!) as Hank Venture and Doc Hammer as Dr. Mrs. The Monarch. Also featured in the voice cast are Nina Arianda (Being the Ricardos) as Mantilla, Clancy Brown (John Wick: Chapter 4) as Red Death, John Hodgman (Up Here) as Snoopy, Hal Lublin (Welcome to Night Vale) as Clayton, Jane Lynch (Glee) as Bobbi St. Simone, Charles Parnell (Top Gun: Maverick) as Jefferson Twilight, Jay Pharoah (Spinning Gold) as Nuno Blood, Steven Rattazzi (New Amsterdam) as Dr. Orpheus, JK Simmons (Whiplash) as Ben and Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as The Alchemist.

From Adult Swim, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, and Titmouse, series creators Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick wrote and executive produced, and Publick directed. Executive producers also include Chris Prynoski (The Legend of Vox Machina), Shannon Prynoski (Fairfax), Antonio Canobbio (Arlo the Alligator Boy), and Ben Kalina (Big Mouth).  

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https://www.blackenterprise.com/chicago-pastor-hosts-worlds-largest-baby-shower-for-1000-mommies-to-be/

Expecting mothers from Chicago’s Southside will receive the baby shower of their dreams from a well-known community leader.

Pastor Corey Brooks is planning the “world’s largest baby shower” for moms at New Beginnings Church on Aug. 13, Audacy reports. As founder and CEO of his nonprofit, Project HOOD, Brooks says this event is crucial to help mothers in need. “We wanted to figure out a way to assist and give resources to a lot of these single-parent women who are in need of help with their newborns,” Brooks said. “Eighty percent of the households in our neighborhood are single-parent households. We’re promoting life, and so what better way to do that than assist them with prenatal care?”

The goal is to have 1,000 mothers and 800 have already signed up. With the anticipation of reaching capacity, he is asking the community and others for supply donations and to volunteer on the day of the event. “I’m sure we’re going to make that,” Brooks said. “Whether it’s donating baby items, volunteering time, or offering financial support, every bit helps.”

Project HOOD serves the Southside community, which holds an 80% fatherlessness rate, according to the Southland Journal. The nonprofit hopes that the project will provide much-needed support to the single mothers of that community while at the same time encouraging fathers and extended families to get involved. A recent study shows Black women have the highest maternal death rate across the country, and new mothers need all the help and support they can get.

During the event, mothers and family members will receive baby essentials, educational resources, and mostly importantly, a supportive host of mothers in their same shoes. “This event is more than just a shower; it is a gesture of compassion, unity, and hope,” the pastor said. “We believe that every child deserves a safe and loving environment, and every mother, has the resources and support to provide it.”

 

https://blackgirlnerds.com/age-aint-nothin-but-a-number-how-important-is-the-gap-when-it-comes-to-dating/

Two, five, or ten years, what is considered an acceptable age gap between two consenting adults that are dating?

With movies such as “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” “Something’s Got to Give”, and “Siver Linings Playbook,” audiences have been led to believe that romances with significant age gaps are possible and can be successful. 

However, society doesn’t seem as accepting of real-life couples. When the age gap is within the double digits, many people question the authenticity of the relationship.

With the differing opinions of which age gap is acceptable and which is not, where should couples draw the line?

How much of an age gap is ok?

A couple’s most acceptable age difference between most heterosexual couples is three years. Yet this age difference tends to be judged more in some instances than others. For example, a 23-year-old dating a 30-year-old with a seven-year difference can raise an eyebrow. However, a 7-year difference between someone that is 45 and 52 doesn’t seem too strange. 

For Gen Z, these age gaps seem suspicious, especially when an older man is in a relationship with a significantly younger woman. Many younger people have shared their opinions on social media about the dangers of being taken advantage of by an older partner. 

These social stigmas may be why the most recent relationship announcement between Marcus Jordan, age 32, and Larsa Pippen, age 49, has been under recent scrutiny. Their over-17-year age gap has received criticism and mockery from the public. The couple had endured harsh comments, such as Pippen was babysitting Jordan when he was younger.

Even Michael Jordan, Marcus’s father, was questioned if he approved his son’s relationship with an older woman; he was quoted saying a flat-out no.

When Pippen first heard of his disapproval, she said she was embarrassed. Fortunately, Marcus Jackson cleared up rumors by admitting his father was joking and hadn’t taken the criticism seriously. 

Yet Jordan and Pippen aren’t the only couples who have found romance across generations. 

George Clooney and Amal Clooney have a 17-year age gap and are happily married with twins.

Singer Elton John and filmmaker David Furnish share a 15-year age gap.

The superstar couple, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, have a 10-year age gap.

Julius Tennon and Viola Davis have a thirteen-year age gap and have been married for 20 years.

Even one of the most famous and probably wealthiest couples, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, have a 12-year age gap.

As evident in these couples and others, the age gap doesn’t seem to be a problem for them. What appears to be the case is the age gap is uncomfortable for anyone outside of the relationship.

It begs the question if an age difference is a factor in the success and vitality of a relationship.

How important is an age gap in a relationship?

Many professionals say that number of years isn’t the biggest concern between two adults, but the stages of life are a more influential factor. Every stage of life consists of different goals. For instance, someone in their early 20s might be focused on their career. Someone in their late 40s might be already established in their career and looking to settle down. 

Thus, a couple can succeed or fail based on their life stage. If a couple wants similar things for the future, then the couple’s age difference may not come into play.

Furthermore, other factors need to be considered for a lasting relationship. These factors include:

Emotional maturity: Self-control to understand, manage and work with your emotions.

Financial stability: Feeling and being confident in your financial situation.

Educational levels of partners: Relationship success tends to be stronger when both partners have a high education level.

Acceptance of the relationship between family members and friends: Relationships tend to thrive when they have the support and approval of family members and friends.

Secure attachment: When both partners feel confident in who they are and feel they can be themselves around their partner.

Is age really nothing but a number?

Celebrity couples often receive a lot of criticism and disapproval since their relationships are often on display to the general public. However, when it comes to two consenting adults in a relationship, their large gap age has very little to do with the connection two people have for each other.

Couples born a decade or two apart can have many differences, such as listening to different music and having different interests. However, a couple can stay connected through similar goals, values, and future aspirations. With these things inline it can increase the chances of couples staying together. 

When a couple’s expectations are inclined, and they use healthy communication, the age difference may not factor into the ins and outs of their relationship.

However, society is often quick to look at one factor and make judgments and jokes. If a younger woman is with an older man, people say she’s only with him for his money. When an older woman is with a younger man, she is accused of “robbing the cradle.” 

Although many people may not be comfortable with large age gaps, the only people who should be concerned about a relationship are the people in it. 

https://www.blackenterprise.com/she-matters-jade-kearney-mental-health-black-mothers/

As a Black female founder and mother, Jade Kearney knows what it takes to thrive as a Black woman in entrepreneurship.

The She Matters CEO has been connecting Black women through a shared experience since she launched her mobile app. The digital platform supports Black women and women of color “who experience postpartum comorbidities” by helping promote and build healthy habits. The app allows women to track their progress and celebrate their success.

“She Matters decreases instances of Black maternal morbidity by providing Black mothers with community, culturally competent care, and culturally relevant resources,” Kearney tells BLACK ENTERPRISE. “We bridge the gap between provider and patient by offering a culturally competent certification for hospital networks and individual practitioners.”

Kearney’s contribution to the digital health space has been highlighted during several industry appearances, such as being named keynote keynote speaker at NYC Women in Tech Digital Health Edition and VIVE Health Conference in Nashville.

“My co-founder and I look at digital health as a relationship connector between patient and provider,” she says. “We are the only fem tech startup that holds providers accountable for their cultural competency to decrease Black maternal mortality, and we are both Black women doing this.”

The Pink Book

In 2022, She Matters released The Pink Book, a yearly guide to pregnancy that provides a plethora of resources for expecting and current Black mothers, including locations to safe hospitals for delivery where they are likely to receive the best maternal care. 

“I was inspired to create The Pink Book after my own search for a hospital to deliver my children in,” Kearney says.

Kearney’s guide eliminated the extensive search for culturally competent care needed for Black women facing medical emergencies. “I want She Matters to be the premier data hub for postpartum statistics for Black women. We are focusing on that through strategic partnerships, new and improved technology, and last but certainly not least, our community of Black mothers,” she adds. 

Cultural competence certification

The platform offers training for healthcare providers through its Cultural Competence Certification. The program’s mission reflects She Matters initiative to “improve health outcomes for Black women who experience postpartum complications.”

The program provides comprehensive training and support as providers identify their organization’s Objectives & Key Results (OKRs). Participants also receive asynchronous training, office hours support, and custom reporting. 

Members of the She Matters community have access to free donated therapy sessions. The app extends its directory of other culturally competent healthcare professionals and those who receive training through the platform’s certification program. In March 2023, She Matters had a waitlist of over 2,000 Black mothers searching for culturally competent mental healthcare.

Supporting Black female founders

Along with her passion for supporting Black mothers, Kearney locked in on her passion for using her own entrepreneurial experiences to extend informational resources to aspiring and present entrepreneurs. She founded Black Girls Tech Day to make the entrepreneurial journeys of other Black female founders easier. 

“I’ve had such a hard time because of a learning gap and lack of mentorship in the tech space that most white men don’t experience,” Kearney says. “I wanted to change that, so I created Black Girls Tech Day.” 

Black female founders in tech congregate during the conference to network, learn, and celebrate each other’s contributions to entrepreneurship. Attendees are exposed to expert panels, funding resources, and mentorship. 

As a Lean Startup Expert, Kearney wanted entrepreneurs of color to gain knowledge through her own lived experience. She released her guide to Black entrepreneurship, Lean While Black, to detail the principles of lean startup methodology concerning BIPOC founders.  

“I have encountered racism throughout my life, but never as prominent as when I sought out venture capital,” Kearney says. “I wanted to document this process to validate the experiences of other Black founders, so when there are thoughts of insecurity or when you question if it’s you or them, that creates the divide between funding. Black founders understand that the space isn’t diverse, and it probably isn’t [our] idea. It’s their lack of interest in our innovation.”

Kearney is looking forward to hosting this year’s Black Girls Tech Day conference in locations, including New York and Los Angeles.