Jumping the broom has become synonymous with African American wedding traditions. Popularized by the Emmy award-winning miniseries Roots, the tender scene of Kunta Kinte and Belle cementing their ...

Jumping the Broom is a 2013 romantic comedy movie directed by Salim Akil. The film is set in the backdrop of a wedding on Martha’s Vineyard and explores class conflict and family tensions. The story ...

For an occasion as intimate as one’s wedding day, it’s only natural to want to bring your entire self to the ceremony. For the African American community, one of the best ways to celebrate the journey ...

"Jumping the Broom" suggests what it might look like if Nancy Meyers directed a Tyler Perry movie. It's got all the glossy production values of a Meyers film like "Something's Gotta Give" or "It's ...

Jumping the Broom is the kind of movie that really knows how to get movie-goers involved. In a good, laugh-out-loud kind of way. The name of the movie comes from an African wedding tradition, in which ...

“Jumping the Broom” hits theaters today and ESSENCE.com caught up with Bishop T.D. Jakes to talk about the importance of the movie. Jakes discusses the social issues that this romantic comedy tackles ...

This week, Val shared how she slimmed down for her wedding. The secret? VitaLife! VitaLife is a weight loss company that has helped countless people lose 40 pounds in 40 days. Founder of VitaLife, ...

Comedy grosses $15.3 million, instead of $13.7 million; "Something Borrowed" also up. By Pamela McClintock Senior Film Writer Sony’s Jumping the Broom enjoyed a big boost from Mother’s Day, up 13 ...

An interracial couple jumped the broom at their wedding and now Twitter is throwing stones. A couple named Jana and Marcus recently tied the knot and the photos from their ceremony have gone viral.

“Jumping the Broom” refers to a romantic African-American tradition dating back to slavery, when marriage was forbidden, and is understandably still a sore spot for some. This is just one of the ...