Reality or myth? Does having a college education decrease an African American woman's chances for marriage? Are African American men really "threatened" by women who hold college degrees? Does an African American woman having a college education truly cause conflict in her romantic relationships? Powerful Heart-Warming Uplifting Without male-bashing and downplaying the experiences of women from other races, "Delayed but Not Denied" attempts to answer these intriguing questions and more Seven, educated, heterosexual, African American women were interviewed for this study. The interviewees ranged in age from the late 20s to the middle 50s. Each of the women had obtained a bachelors, masters, law, or doctoral degree in her respective field. Through the powerful testimonies of each participant, Delayed But Not Denied will surely encourage the hearts and touch the lives of single women everywhere