Richard Lawson’s Anniversary Message To Mama Tina Is A Reminder That Love Has Its Own Timing
OK, I'm about to age myself here, but Richard and Tina Lawson are what the young folks would call, "couple goals". No seriously, no matter how long you've been married, or even if you simply aspire to be married, they are a breath of fresh air to look to for a sense of comfort. Their love story isn't perfect, or what society tries to tell us about when marriage happens, but it is perfectly for them.
You see, Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson wed on April 12, 2015. She was 61 years old, and he was 67. And it all took place on a yacht on the waters of Newport Beach, California. Yass.
This was six years ago, marking their sixth wedding anniversary this week.
And boy did they celebrate in the cutest way, I mean, like, cue the 'awwwws'! Mama Tina was up first, as she took to social media to pen a message:
"Six years ago today we got married. We celebrated with the Road Dawgs yesterday! (Right) I have known you for 39 years and you have always been an amazing, compassionate, kind, brilliant man. Full of love and Talent and optimism! I have learned a lot from you ! The most important lesson is to not take life and myself so seriously! to be free, to laugh, dance, to be silly sometimes, to be human and unapologetic. Thank you Baby for contributing to my happiness! I love you more each day Happy Anniversary !! @mrrichardlawson"
Awwwww! (See, I told you.)
But it was Richard's message to her that got my attention most.
Because if you believe in manifesting, and understand the guidance of love on a deeper level, his is what you need to see. He tells their story:
"Dear Teene B, 39 years ago my sister Gwen (RIP), your best friend, introduced us. I thought you were one of the most beautiful women I had ever met. Breathtaking.!! The thing that was so striking was that your beauty continued to be enhanced by your incredible heart, compassion, empathy, generosity, and philanthropy. You were pregnant with Beyonce at the time, and married, so my incredible attraction for you then, could only live in my fantasy."
Oop.
"As we remained friends throughout the years, I took great pleasure in observing you become the ultimate mother, especially for your own daughters, but also for the way you care for and nurture women all over the world. It took 32 years for my attraction for you to come full circle. It was well worth the wait. You're a revolutionary, visionary, incredible artist, a fashion icon, a leader, a cultural beacon, a hot sexy ratchet God warrior and only second to God, You are my wife. How highly favored Am I???"
Lawd, my chestttttt.
As we all know, Mama Tina was previously married for over 30 years, Richard for 11 years. Even though the actor was struck by her beauty, she was a married at the time, and his sister's best friend. Instead, he sat back and waited. He was patient, their love was patient.
Since marrying, the Lawsons often take to social media to show what living and loving in your best life looks like. Whether they're on vacation with a few famous friends, fighting for social justice, or simply dancing the night away to a few Isley Brothers' jams, these two are pure empty-nesting joy.
Happy anniversary, you two kids!
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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You've Never Seen Luke James In A Role Quite Like This
Over the years, we've watched Luke James play countless characters we'd deem sex symbols, movie stars, and even his complicated character in Lena Waithe's The Chi. For the first time in his career, the New Orleans-born actor has taken on a role where his signature good looks take a backseat as he transforms into Edmund in Them: The Scare—a mentally deranged character in the second installment of the horror anthology series that you won't be able to take your eyes off.
Trust us, Edmund will literally make you do a double take.
xoNecole sat down with Luke James to talk about his latest series and all the complexity surrounding it—from the challenges taking on this out-of-the-box role to the show's depiction of the perplexing history of the relationship between Black Americans and police. When describing the opportunity to bring Edmund's character to life, Luke was overjoyed to show the audience yet another level of his masterful acting talents.
"It was like bathing in the sun," he said. "I was like, thank you! Another opportunity for me to be great—for me to expand my territory. I'm just elated to be a part of it and to see myself in a different light, something I didn't think I could do." He continued, "There are parts of you that says, 'Go for it because this is what you do.' But then also that's why it's a challenge because you're like, 'um, I don't know if I'm as free as I need to be to be able to do this.' Little Marvin just created such a safe space for me to be able to do this, and I'm grateful for everything I've been able to do to lead to this."
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Them: The Scare, like the first season, shines a light on the plight of Black Americans in the United States. This time, the story is taking place in the 1990s, at the height of the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. While the series presents many underlying themes, one that stands out is Black people and the complicated relationship with the police. "For the audience, I think it sets the tone for the era that we're in and the amount of chaos that's in the air in Los Angeles and around the country from this heinous incident. And I say it just sets the tone of the anxiety and anxiousness that everybody is feeling in their own households."
James has been a longtime advocate against police brutality himself. He has even featured Elijah McClain, the 23-year-old Colorado man who died after being forcibly detained by officers, as his Instagram avatar for the past five years. So, as you can imagine, this script was close to his heart. "Elijah was a soft-loving oddball. Different than anyone but loving and a musical genius. He was just open and wanted to be loved and seen."
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Luke continued, "His life was taken from him. I resonate with his spirit and his words...through all the struggle and the pain he still found it in him to say, 'I love you and I forgive you.' And that's who we are as people—to our own detriment sometimes. He's someone I don't want people to forget. I have yet to remove his face from my world because I have yet to let go of his voice, let go of that being [because] there's so many people we have lost in our history that so often get forgotten."
He concluded, "I think that's the importance of such artwork that moves us to think and talk about it. Yes, it's entertaining. We get to come together and be spooked together. But then we come together and we think, 'Damn, Edmund needed someone to talk to. Edmund needed help... a lot [of] things could have been different. Edmund could have been saved.'
Check out the full interview below.
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