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Damson Idris, the actor and heartthrob, discusses his career, his love of fashion, and his commitment to staying humble and protecting his privacy. He talks about his admiration for legendary actors and how he relates to his character in the TV show Snowfall. Idris also mentions his desire to start a family and his excitement for upcoming projects, including a Formula One film. He emphasizes the importance of remaining humble and caring about one's work. Idris values privacy and believes in maintaining a sense of mystique. [Extracted from the article]

Now, after facing a slew of moral conflicts while fighting to keep her integrity intact and her son alive, Hyatt says she's prepared for the bittersweet goodbye to her pivotal role as Franklin's mother, Cissy Saint. ANGELA LEWIS As Louanne, known more affectionately as "Aunt Louie" Saint, Lewis has had perhaps the most drastic character arc from the show's inception to its looming finale. CULTURE Michael Hyatt The tale of Franklin Saint and the empire he built on pure white rock unfolds like a neo-Western empire saga on Snowfall. [Extracted from the article]

THRIVE Executive chef at Nashville's hip restaurant and CBD-centric coffee shop Anzie Blue, 42-year-old Star Maye once believed such lofty roles would elude her. In addition, Maye recently released her first cookbook, A Star Among Us: A Chef's Story, sharing the menu she's designed at Anzie Blue. The head chef, recognizing her talent, taught Maye how to do everything, from dicing onions properly to making béchamel sauce. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the views of African American actress Naturi Naughton on her breakup and raising her daughter as a single mother. Topics discussed include her role of Tasha in the television program "Power," use of her voice to empower other women through her new album, never to compromise on happiness and in a relationship, and her breakup and co-parenting her daughter.

The article focuses on singer Ciara and her single motherhood. Topics discussed include her life as a singer and her various performance on stage; stories related to birth of her child Future Zahir Wilburn; her life with her husband Future; and her motherhood and the life stories related to child care.

The article focuses on singer Ciara and her single motherhood. Topics discussed include her life as a singer and her various performance on stage; stories related to birth of her child Future Zahir Wilburn; her life with her husband Future; and her motherhood and the life stories related to child care.

The article focuses on singer Ciara and her single motherhood. Topics discussed include her life as a singer and her various performance on stage; stories related to birth of her child Future Zahir Wilburn; her life with her husband Future; and her motherhood and the life stories related to child care.

Power GRASSROOTS POLITICS India Walton's life has long been defined by believing in the possible. The Democratic legacy candidate - and, as Walton, points out, Queens native - went from refusing to acknowledge his challenger to launching an aggressive write-in campaign, with the assistance of conservative PACs and Trump donors. [Extracted from the article]

Provides information on single mothers who are looking for romance. Risk of attachment between a child and her mother's boyfriend; Concern on setting up boundaries between mothers and children; Details on jealousy factor in relationships. INSET: DO'S AND DON'T'S: A DATING SURVIVAL GUIDE.

Presents issues to consider when traveling with a toddler. Limitations of places to visit; Adventure trips that can be considered; Engagement with child-related activities.

Presents an article describing the experiences of an Afro-American single mother. Effect of single motherhood on her child's views of fatherhood; Challenges facing a single mother regarding the absence of her child's father; Lesson in life learned from the experience.

Presents a guide for single mothers on living and raising their child in the United States. Includes finding the right person to care for the child; Resources in support networks; Moneymaking ideas; Latchkey kids. INSET: Father hunger.; Dating do's and don'ts.; FYI..

The article presents an advisorial question and answer regarding the dilemmas of mothers with their children including how can a single mother raise her child to be happy and whole, how to help a child with falling grades, and how to motivate a child in school. Angel Dowden, clinical coordinator for the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness at North Carolina, states that mothers have a lot to offer to their children. It notes that confident parenting comes from a confident mother.

The article focuses on the importance of neighborhood in living a healthy lifestyle. According to studies, people can live longer and have a healthier life if they live in a neighborhood with fresh food, clean air, safe streets and sufficient health care providers. Single mother Marlena Neal says she lives in a neighborhood that lacks a supermarket but was able to find a solution by ordering groceries online. It advises individuals to avoid supersizing their meal when eating in a fast food.

Describes the two-story duplex home jointly owned by single mothers, Sibylla Nash and Shirronda Sweet, in New Jersey. Financial problems faced by Sibylla and Shirronda in relation to single parenting; Advantages of their decision to live together; Problems associated with single motherhood. INSET: FRIENDS AND HOME OWNERS.

Gives dating advice for single mothers. Why single mothers need to look at self-care as seriously as child-care; Questions to ask before diving back into the dating game.

The article profiles singer Fantasia Barrino. Her achievements are cited. The film, Life is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story is directed by choreographer and actress Debbie Allen. While Barrino's rocky past may make for great drama, her file choices have ignited criticism among a contingent of people who think Barrino, a single mother to her 5-year-old daughter, Zion, is a poor role model for young girls.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "The State of Our Unions," in the August 2005 issue, "Howard's Homecoming," in the August 2005 issue and "Yes, There Is a Love Out There for You" in the August 2005 issue.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Blonde Ambition," which focused on performer Eve; "Sex and the Single Mom," which focused on single mothers; "The Courage to Come Out," which focused on being African American and gay.

Opinion. Presents the author's view on single-motherhood. Reason why she preferred to have a baby without a daddy involved; Her view on people's difficulty in sustaining long-term relationships; Why some women do not believe in `till death do us part' phrase.

The article focuses on the career of Jill Scott as an actress, singer and a single mother. Two of her recent albums are titled "Who Is Jill Scott?" and "The Light of the Sun," and she also starred in the film "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" with Janet Jackson and Cicely Tyson. It relates how Scott's pregnancy affected her relationship with the father of her child, drummer John Roberts. She talks about her relationships with her family, with Roberts and her concerns about motherhood.

The article presents questions and answers related to betrayal and unemployment including how to deal with infidelity and dealing with dwindling health benefits as a single, unemployed mother.

The article discusses some financial solutions for single mothers when their children need health insurance. When children do not have insurance, single mothers can apply for Medicaid or check out the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Cover the Uninsured project. Women who are planning to divorce can have their kids covered under their soon-to-be former husband's health insurance. If a child's father has medical benefits, the court can demand his employer to cover his child.

The article offers advice for single mothers to obtain the financial support their children deserve. To determine the first steps to get child support, single moms can go to their state's child support agency because it can make the procedure easy. Among the documents to bring are the child's birth certificate and evidence of income, child support received, assets and expenses, and data about the father. When paternity is not established upon birth, genetic testing may be considered.

The article focuses on the financial struggles of single mothers in the U.S. Around 30% of Black kids reportedly live in single-parent households headed by women. The U.S. Census Bureau reveals that around 47% of parents owed child support in 2007 received the full amount, while almost 24% got none. Pursuing child support is said to be a means to equitably meet a child's needs. Single moms are urged to be diligent about managing their finances because their kids' well-being depends on it.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Steve Harvey on smart dating advice to single mothers, one by Demetria L. Lucas on the best Black romantic films, and one on surprise marriage proposals.

The article discusses issues related to single mothers. Single moms were advised to let potential mates know up front that they have kids and be sure that their relationship with their fathers are in order. It offers suggestions to single mothers on how to introduce their mates to their children. It cites the topics discussed at ESSENCE.com's blog Tales of a Hollywood Mom with actress Tichina Arnold. INSET: Steve Says....

The article gives tips for a jobless single mother on financial management. She is advised to file an application for emergency aid for up to 33 weeks and may be eligible for another 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits. She can also request creditors to suspend or lower payments or stop the accumulation of interests. She is urged to seek the assistance of her alma mater for career services.

An interview with Rhonda McClendon, a single mom with three kids, is presented. When asked how her experience in event planning and software maintenance helped her at home, she relates the she uses the same file system for the bills at home and organizational skills for the extracurricular activities. McClendon shares that a new friend helps her with her daughter's cheerleading practice. She mentions that her money stretching include doing grocery once a month, markdowns and coupons as well as attending free or low-cost community activities. INSET: 3 Things That Keep Rhonda Sane.

The article presents questions and answers related to a single mother with three children trying to find a husband and a boyfriend who only is employed six months at a time.

The author reflects on how his single mother taught him teamwork. He says his mother raised him, his two older brothers and his older sister on her own. She worked as a data entry clerk for Chrysler in Detroit, Michigan, and money was tight. According to him, their family survived by working together. He realizes that he learned a lot from his single mother about being a good man.

The article discusses how 31-year-old single mom Rasheeda Williams in Lawrenceville, Georgia, could budget her expenses. To lower her food bill, she can contact Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit that provides fresh and frozen goods for below cost. She is eligible for a Housing Choice Voucher, a federal program that offers low-income earners the chance to receive a subsidy to reside in a private home. She could also find a higher-paying job closer to her home. INSET: THE MAKEOVER.

The article offers financial tips for women. Married mothers are advised to establish and maintain their own credit card, while single mothers are advised to start early in terms of saving for college and retirement. Stepmothers are advised to know the impact of child support laws on their household, while grandmothers are asked to get long-term-care insurance.

The article offers travel-related ideas for women who want to rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit. The services for single mothers and their children provided at the Beaches Resorts in Jamaica is cited. An itinerary for visitors at Alaska Fjord Cruise is described. The article also mentions the activities and services offered at the Red Mountain Spa in Utah. INSET: SAFETY IN ONE.

The article relates the story of a professional woman who chose to be a single mother. The woman was already 39 years old, when she decided to have a baby by an anonymous sperm donor. Unfortunately, a lot of her family and friends did not support her decision. Now, her daughter is at preschool and is starting to ask questions about her father.

The article presents the opinion of several African American men about dating women who has children. One man in his thirties said that he has given up on the notion of finding a woman his age without children. Another said that he would not invest any real time and money on a woman who has children and would only continue seeing her if the sex was incredible. Another man has no problem dating a woman with kids although he is concerned about how it would affect the children if they break up.

Focuses on the changes in the U.S. bankruptcy law that prioritizes both child support and alimony ahead of the debtor's other creditors which took effect in October 2005. Advantages of the revision to single mothers.

Presents advice for single mothers on parenting. Ways to communicate with the children; Tips on expressing affection to the child; Strategies on saving money.

Offers advice for single mothers on balancing work and parenting. Relevance of asking help to overcome difficulties; Tips on establishing a single-mother support group; Importance of spending time for personal care. INSET: Where to Turn for Support.

Offers advice for single mothers on dating with prospective mates. Factors to consider in dating; Approaches in discussing the desire to have a social life with the children; Ways to strengthen the relationship with the children. INSET: Dating Advice From Real Moms.

Offers advice for single mothers on seeking for financial support from a child's father. Provision of the U.S. government's Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act which links felony with the avoidance to paying child support; Reason behind the failure of noncustodial parents to provide financial support for their child; Support being provided by the Better Business Bureau to single mothers claiming for child-support payments. INSET: Steps You Can Take to Receive Child Support.

Offers advice for single mothers on developing a positive relationship with their children's fathers. Approaches in helping the child develop a relationship with his father; Importance of appreciating the positive things done by the father; Role of a mediator in the arrangement of visits for the child.

Relates the efforts of single mothers to overcome the difficulties of raising twins alone. Challenges of being a single mother; Advice on seeking for a babysitter. INSET: Six Care Options to Consider.

Offers advice for single mothers on improving personal finances suggested by tax analyst Jackie Perlman. Benefits of financial planning; Recommended books that offer a guide to creating personalized budget. INSET: Four More Ways to Improve Your Financial Picture.

Introduces a series of articles on becoming a successful single mother.

Provides answers to relationship and family-related problems. Advice on how to deal with a man who have want to take responsibility after years of abandoning his daughter; Suggestion on how to handle concerns regarding the relationship of a single mother with his son.

Presents advice for a single mother in seeking a relationship with a man. Attitude toward men following a broken relationship; Advantage of the absence of a relationship; Ways to let go of negative emotions.