Dr. Parry, the author of “Jumping the Broom: The Surprising Multicultural Origins of a Black Wedding Ritual,” traced the tradition back to at least the 18th century, when it was largely ...

“Jumping the broom” is far more than an American romantic comedy-drama film; it is a wedding tradition imbued with deep cultural significance, particularly within African American and Afro ...

Parry, “Pre-Christian Roma and Celtic communities in the British Isles were known for jumping the broom to seal their wedding vows,” In his book Jumping the Broom: The Surprising Multicultural ...

Hardly groundbreaking or even especially memorable, but “Jumping the Broom” (the title refers to a wedding tradition among black families) nonetheless leaves a smile on your face.

“Jumping the Broom,” which is also facing off Friday against another wedding-themed comedy, “Something Borrowed,” is arriving two weeks after Perry’s “Madea’s Big Happy Family.

Today, some couples literally jump over a broom as part of their wedding ceremony. It signifies the two of them becoming one and represents “sweeping away” past problems and concerns.

"Jumping the Broom" is a broad African-Amerian family ... Six months later, they’re planning to exchange vows. As in many wedding movies, there is a Romeo-and-Juliet aspect at the center.

Best. Worst. Indeed. In the wake of last week’s royal hookup comes “Jumping the Broom” and “Something Borrowed,” two wedding comedies hoping their audiences will glean fresh wisdom from ...

When I first saw the trailer for the film Jumping the Broom, I groaned. Another wedding movie. Another tale of two families crashed together, and cultural hijinks ensue. The “uptown” rich ...

Toni told host Wendy Williams that while the wedding date hasn’t been confirmed, her rapper fiancé is clear: The couple needs to jump the broom before the end of 2018. ”He said before the ...