TV reporter Obie Shelton was the Master of Ceremony and played two awe-inspiring musical selections on the violin. Carlos Jones (of Carlos and the Plus Band) sang a memorable song and we had a great day. We received a proclamation from Congresswoman Marcia Fudge and Dasi-Ziyad Family Institute received a proclamation from  Cleveland Heights City Council.

For more details see www.blackmarriagedaycleveland.com

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Videos

1. 43 Forum: Black Marriage Day

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Part 2

2. Football Analyst and Former NFL Player/Coach Tony Dungy speaks on importance of Black Marriage Day.

3. WKYC News Report on Black Marriage Day

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2010 is a busy year for Dasi-Ziyad Family Institute.  In addition to our workshops, parenting classes and direct couple and family services,  we are part of 3 exciting writing projects, described below.   (Send an email to contact@dzfi.org if you would like to pre-order any or all of these books):

1. The Co-directors of the Dasi-Ziyad Family Institute are writing a book about marriage for children — to leave a legacy for their 19 children and for children all over the world.  The working title is:  The “M” Word:  A Book about Marriage for Our Children.“  Some of the topics included in the book are:

• What Marriage Is Not
• Choosing the Right Partner, One that will last a Lifetime
• Building Your Marriage House, One Brick at a Time
• The Spirituality Factor

The book will be published this summer.

2. The Co-directors have also been requested to contribute as two of the many featured experts in an upcoming book, Marriage–the Experts Help You Get Prepared, edited by Susanne Alexander.  This is a comprehensive anthology of marriage preparation advice from top experts in the field, including Scott Halzman, author of the Secrets of Happily Married Men and the Secrets of Happily Married Women.  The editor, Ms. Alexander is President of Marriage Transformation and author/coauthor of numerous books on marriage preparation and marriage.  This book will be available in June and can also be purchased as an e-book.

3. Finally, Co-directors, Tariq and Krsnanandini are part of a 12 author writing team who will publish a book entitled:  Heart and Soul Connections:  A guide to Love, Service and Marriage, tentative publishing date is fall, 2010.  The book will contain about 12 chapters about parenting, finance, making social contributions, communication and more.

Remember to send an email to contact@dzfi.org if you would like to pre-order any or all of these books.

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