Black Love: The Interviews

From meeting at Howard Homecoming in 1997, to dating by 1998, to marriage in 1999, and their first child in 2000, love hit Kenny and Jessica fast. As they will tell you in this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, it wasn't always easy, but it has turned into over 20 years of love and growth. Now as parents and partners in business these two have ALL the wisdom to share about building a beautiful legacy with your spouse. ========The award-winning

From MySpace to power couple, Chris and Mattie James have been rocking with each other since the early digital age, but they weren't always in each other's Top 8. While the two started off just as friends, they quickly found themselves as something more, and when a prophet foresaw their marriage, Chris knew it was time to propose. However, after a miscarriage, to having a child, and battling the dynamics of depression in a relationship, the communication and foundation was no longer there and the two separated. What brought these two back together? In an amazing story of love, faith and family, this 2018 interview with Chris and Mattie shares the gamut of the highs and lows that come with building a life together and is a true testament to Black Love.========The award-winning

It all started in an acting class in the late 90s. Kristen and Bill always ran in the same circles, but they never really talked. However the moment that changed, both of their lives changed forever. How does that spark evolve from a chance meeting to a 19 year marriage with two children? In this 2020 interview, Kristen & Bill Bellamy discuss how they both knew that their friendship felt like something more, what it's like trying to navigate a relationship when there are careers involved, and what the couple thinks about the term "SUBMISSION". Plus what does the family unit look like when both parents are following their dreams? Get ready to take notes, because Bill and Kristen have some tips to keep us all sane! ========The award-winning

From  kickin' it with mutual friends at house parties to catching flights across the country to spend romantic nights together. In this 2014 interview, Jack and Tené Manning discuss how their platonic friendship reconnected and blossomed into the start of a beautiful black love story. ========The award-winning

When James first spotted Lori they were both driving around in Maryland. He didn't know her name. He just saw two cute girls in a car and made a mental note. How did that turn into a 40 year love story? In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc, Lori and James share the lessons they've learned through dating, marriage and parenthood as they reflect on just how their journey, the ups and the downs, has been worth it all.========The award-winning

“People look at you and think, ‘Oh you got 30 years of marriage. You've figured everything out.' No, there are some things that we are still trying to figure out.”David and Tamela first met when they were in their teens, but it was NOT in a relationship capacity. They were just friends, homies, pals. Clearly that didn't last, but it wasn't as simple as friends turned to lovers. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, David and Tamela share how they went from friends to partners to parents and even business partners with the love and humor that they are known for. ========The award-winning

Quan and Will's love story begins at dorms of Howard University. Will, returning to school after Hurricane Katrina changes his plans needed some cash on his laundry card, and well, he sort of took Quans... It was a misunderstanding! But from there, the journey begins. Quan and Will's story at face value seem like a tale of "opposites attract" but it's really about compromise, communication, support and love. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear how Quan and Will have made their love truly about partnership and valuing each other.========Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won't forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit. The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info.

“We really figured out a way to compromise and be the strong people that we are without having to control each other.”When Dondré and Salli first met, they were work friends. They were actors and Dondré had suggested Salli for a role. Plus they were both in relationships. Honestly, there were a lot of reasons as to why they wouldn't get together. Which is why when this 2018  interview for Black Love Doc came to be it all seemed meant to be. Salli and Dondré had been together for over twenty years and married for 17 of them, so they have A LOT of advice for those of us trying to find our way in this love game. Listen in as they share how they have found how to make it work for them, how manhood and roles shaped their relationship, and how talking about sex keeps them engaged with each other.========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, self-love, finance, nutrition; these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights & lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life will remain constant. Man to Man serves as a platform for men to get real-life insight directly from notable, successful men who lead with the honesty and vulnerability that Black Love is known for.  Toxic masculinity. What is it? Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword? We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms, but especially centered around being Black men: Karega Bailey, artist, educator, and angel father, and King Jay Barnett, author, speaker, and mental health therapist. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is “how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men”? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere, and this is a great start with two phenomenal men.Make sure you show Karega and Jay love on ig @karegabailey and @kingjaybarnettHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

“When you love someone and decide to spend your life as one, your dreams and goals are now shared, so when an injury or hardship comes, it hits you both.  But if you focus on your love, you'll find a way to get through, and, if need be, create new goals together.” – Shevon NietoWhen Shavon first encountered Jaime it was at a track meet. They were both Olympians and he had just won his heat and she thought he was cute. Fast forward 4 years later to another track meet at UCLA and Jaime would ask Shavon out to dinner. They were inseparable ever since. It wouldn't be until years later when a terrible accident would put their love to a test. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Shavon and Jaime share what they learned about love through hardships, shifting one's goals, and how love truly is the foundation to it all.========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Kevin first laid eyes on Melissa in on the first day of 11th grade in Ms. Chapman's U.S. History class he knew he wanted to shoot his shot.  He didn't, but he did at least start a friendship, and they've been in each other's lives ever since. They were dating before the end of the school year, went to college together, and married before they had their degrees. It all seemed so easy for them. It wasn't until a fundamental shift in Melissa's family dynamic changed her entire outlook on marriage paired with Kev's rising comedy career, that the couple found themselves on a new marriage journey themselves.  In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc Kevin and Melissa share what love lessons they have learned in their 20 year relationship journey.========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, dropping on the Black Love+ App Tuesday, September 27th!Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Some might say that Kathy and Luther's love journey started after a chance meeting in a food court in 2014, but it isn't exactly that simple. It wouldn't be until after a divorce and a re-kindling that these to would start their life's purpose together. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Luther and Kathy discuss what they purpose meant to them, how they navigate life love, and business together, and what they hope is coming on the horizon. ========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

David and Julie first met at a party of a mutual friend, but one could say it was on from there. They were engaged one year later in 2002. Married in 2003. Pregnant in 2004, Welcomed their first daughter in 2005. Pregnant again in 2006, and welcomed  their second daughter in 2007. And as they would tell it then the hard part began! David was juggling marriage, family and his day job of being a nurse and his dream of being a comedian. Julie was a working mother, dancer,  and they were struggling! In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, David and Julie share why they didn't give up on each other in the touch times with the truth humor and honestly that only these two can.========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Codie and Tommy's love story begins at the Toronto Film festival while she was a working as a camera rep and he was presenting his feature film debut. We're not going to get into the details of who was hitting on who or who Googled who (that's why y'all gotta listen to the interview!) but the two hit it off and from there things moved FAST.One month after Codie met Tommy, they discussed this idea  to create a place where Black love stories live. That was fall 2013 and they started filming Black Love in fall 2014. They were engaged. They married in 2015, and in this 2016 interview for Black Love Doc they were about to become first time parents!Listen to not only where they stood at this point in their marriage journey, but in their partnership as entrepreneurs, business partners, and filmmakers.========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Raise your hand if you found the love of your life at a "Love Lockdown" party! Okay we didn't really know what exactly a Love Lockdown party was either, but apparently they were big in  2009 and it's where DeWanda and Alano's love story begins. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, the couple share just how that first meeting would end in a marriage just three (!) months later. What does a relationship look like once you've said I do after such a short period of time? Plus, what other famous Black couple have they been compared to?======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Starr first heard about Bart it was while she was on a date with someone else. When that date didn't go as planned, she was quickly set up with Bart. But look, she was 19, good looking, and wasn't trying to waste her time. So when 18 year old Bart came to the door the first thing Starr said asked is if he was ugly, cause she wasn't going to open the door if he was ugly.  Needless to say, Starr opened the door, and from that moment Bart knew that she was going to be his wife. However, the road to love wasn't just that simple. Bart was unfaithful. A lot. And even as his star started to rise and he thought he was ready to rise with it, he wouldn't. How did their marriage make it through every instance of turmoil? Listen as Star and Bart share their journey in this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc. ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Tony first met Brittany in November 2011 he joked that she would be his wife. It was a weird joke coming from the Navy man who was heading out on an 8 month tour, but he seemed pretty sure of it. While he was right, it sure wasn't a direct shot to the wedding alter for these two. It would be two years (!) before they would even begin to date, and even then their relationship would be anything but traditional. Listen to this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc as Brittany and Tony share how they met, how they ended up engaged before they were even in a relationship, and how faith and friendship has been the cornerstone of keeping their love strong. ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Terry first met Rebecca she was a single mom and he was a sophomore in college. She thought he was a little corny, and he wasn't sure he was all in to be the man in her life. So how did this lead to 29 years of marriage? Well, it wasn't without its struggles. Terry was struggling. He was battling a secret addiction that almost tore them apart. Listen to this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc to hear their love journey, and how their love for each other, and their trust in God kept them together.======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

There's just something special about 35+ years of marriage, and Wendell and Paula are the perfect example of this. Having met in high school and going from strangers to married with a newborn in the span of a couple years, Wendell and Paula's love story is a whole journey.  What is it like to go from teenage sweethearts to a  military family? Are there any regrets or changes they would have made in retrospect? In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, Wendell and Paula share what it was like for them figuring out this love thing, and what they have learned about themselves and their relationship along the way.======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on July 23rd at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Mike and Debbie first met in the mid 70s in Philly, they were 14. He and his brother would come around and play rough and Debbie didn't care for any of it. However, Mike was persistent, he kept coming around and the two young lovebirds dated. That was short lived as they split and Mike enlisted in the military. From there, the two would once again find their way back to each other and into the MOVE organization. After an encounter with police, Mike and Debbie would find themselves in prison for what would eventually be 40 years.  How did they find their way back to each and how did they keep their love going through it all? Mike and Debbie share those stories and more in this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc.======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Brandi and Jon first met in college and from there the rest was...work. They were teenagers when they met and the fact that they were so young found its way into their relationship going forward. As grief made their way into their lives, secrets they were holding found their way out. In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, Brandi and Jon share how their marriage journey has been more than just the good times, but a true story of how accountability and healing are necessary to make a relationship work. ======This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Mykelti and Sondra's love story starts with a blind date that actually never really happened. It actually is with a lot of dates that never happened. So how did a series of missed connections lead to 22 year (in 2019) of marriage? Mykelti and Sondra share it all from the beginning, to how their marriage almost didn't happen, to what led them to where they are today. It's a story of perseverance, faith, and of course love.========This July the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

The Jacksons' love story starts in a club off of Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles in 1976.  He was recently out of the Marine Corps, she had just made her way to Los Angeles. From courting to marriage, their 34 year (at the time of this interview) marriage has had its ups and downs. However, theirs is a love story of compromise and commitment. ========Looking for more podcasts to listen to? The Black Love Podcast Network is the premier home for authentically Black conversations, and the best place to find all of them is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Education eases fears. When we're given a road map and taught how to use it, we have more confidence in reaching our destination without getting lost. Meet Charisse Sims! A wife, early childhood educator, and mama of 6. Parenting for the Culture is a podcast that will serve as your road map to parenting; giving us the back alleys and back doors that aren't shared in your typical parenting education, and personal development classes. This show will focus on finding common threads between success stories on how to fulfill our hopes as parents. Charisse knows parenting is hard, especially as we try to unlearn some of the things we learned from our parents. But we're going to learn and grow together. New Episodes of Parenting for the Culture release every Sunday! Make sure you follow and subscribe to never miss an episode.========Looking for more podcasts to listen to? The Black Love Podcast Network is the premier home for authentically Black conversations, and the best place to find all of them is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Oliver first met Rashad at conference in 1999 he couldn't help but notice how attractive he was. Who knew that would be the spark that would lead to a (at the time) 14 year marriage. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, Oliver and Rashad share how their love story began, how they navigated being in the Church while being openly gay men, marriage and more. Rashad and Oliver share just what they love about each other AND what becoming a family has looked like for them. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

"Love should be easy like Sunday morning." In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc, Tracy and Eileen drop all the gems. From their first date story (someone may have been on a date with another person), to their dating story these two really have found bliss in their journey. Listen in as they share it all, from growing as a blended family, to the tips they believe make it all work, and everything that helped strengthen their over 30 years of marriage.========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Monet and Clarence sat down for this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc they had been married for 46(!) years. However, we start at the very beginning when the two were just students at Bowling Green State University. From a surprise meeting, to their eventual marriage, Monet and Clarence share what they have learned along their journey and what has helped them make it alonf the way.========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Carmen and Michael first met when they were both in highschool, and while they knew each other nothing really came from it. They sort of stayed in the same circles as both attended the other's wedding, but there was no sign that their love was in the cards. It wasn't until they had both separated from their spouses that their love story would begin. Listen to this 2016 interview for Black Love Doc to hear just what brought Michael and Carmen back into each other's lives, what dating in their 30s (and for Carmen as a single mother) looked like, and how the church ended up being the foundation of their new life together. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Diann first met Damon in 1995 it wasn't by chance. Damon's friends were insisting that he had to meet her. Now, it wasn't love at first sight or anything like that. What did come from it was a great friendship. Diann was a single mom and entrepreneur who was really trying to get things off the ground, plus every guy she found herself dating wasn't passing her test. At the end of it she would always want someone like Damon but not Damon. So how did this friendship lead to marriage? Listen in to this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc to hear the whole story.========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Kakia and Adonis first met it was in a shared lunch space at the Google offices. A virtual friend request would soon turn to romance. In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc Adonis and Kakia share what the path has looked like for them, how each other's family dynamics played in their relationship, and their tips for making it last. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Miriam first laid eyes on O'Neal he was walking off of an elevator with two large white poodles.... yeah fam, you read that right. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, the two share how their love journey took them from being strangers, to  acquaintances, to co-workers, to something more. What were the struggles that came with the blending of two very different cultures and on top of that two very different personalities? Listen in as O'Neal and Miriam share how they have formed their path not only for their relationship, but for their family. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When actor Michael Beach first met his now wife Elisha, neither were looking for anything serious. Michael who was in his 40s  had just gotten out of a marriage and had four children. He was using his newfound singleness to live his best life. Elisha, who was in her 20s at the time, was also casually dating and not looking to settle down. However, as time went on and a surprise invitation started to put a relationship in motion. From casual to anything but, Michael and Elisha share it all in this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc.========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

CW: Substance AbuseRicky Bell of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe, and his now wife Amy had been running into each other for a while before they were formally introduced via a friend. However, they were nothing more than friends for a very long time. They went on a few dates here and there, but nothing much had sprung from it. It wasn't until a trip to pick up Ricky from the airport where he realized that they were meant to be. Ricky and Amy's love journey was anything but easy. From addiction to infidelity, their love story will have you wondering how they made it. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, Ricky and Amy tell it all and at the end you will understand that they were just meant to be. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

CW: Domestic ViolenceWhen asked about how their relationship began, Quincy joked that it's “the longest one night stand in history.” He said their love is a “one night stand that turned into 21 years.” Quincy and Deondray's love journey started as the two men were working closely together on the same set, with Deondray as an actor and Quincy as his special effects make-up artist. At first, they were nothing more than friends, but that relationship quickly changed. Through the ups and the downs, and a very special wedding, their love story is a testament to the ebbs and flows of love. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear just how Quincy and Deondray turned that night into a long-lasting relationship and what hurdles they faced along the way.========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Kandi first met Todd on the set of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She was (of course) the talent and he was a producer, but everywhere she went Kandi kept hearing about just how cool Todd was. Granted she had no idea who Todd really was, but it was going around the set. After a chance hangout, the two quickly bonded and have been together ever since.  Kandi and Todd's love story touches on just about everything, from having to navigate the other's careers, to blended families,  handling joint finances, and settling down. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear where they excelled, where they stumbled, and what they hope comes next. ========Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Isa and Lizzie initially met while they were both working as models, but their love journey would pull them out of the modeling world and into being entrepreneurs. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Lizzy and Isa share just how soon they knew the other person was "the one" (you'll be surprised). Plus how their growing family shifted their dynamics and had them realizing just what the other person needs.========Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

While Karli and Ben had been in the same circles for a bit, she never figured that he would be "the one" at first sight. After a few dates and a random sickness in Los Angeles, things were all but determined. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, #teamraymond share what their early long-distance relationship looked like, why marriage counseling was a no-brainer for them, and how their upbringings weighed on their relationship and journey into parenthood.========Our friends at Target are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Black Love Podcast Network in March. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Travis first met Jackie, she was a college student and he had just graduated. He was an aspiring Gospel singer and she had a love for the Lord. In fact, the one thing that she knew she wanted in a partner, was someone who loved God wholly. Travis checked off that box for her. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, Jackie and Travis share what the road to marriage looked like, the shift of parenthood, and the foundation of their love.========This episode of Black Love: The Interviews is being brought to you commercial-free by Target. Through their Black Beyond Measure campaign, Target is celebrating Black students, creatives, and entrepreneurs all year round. Head over to target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Attorneys Goldie and Michael have very different how we met stories, but not because neither of them can remember it, but because it starts at different points. Here's the consensus: they're first conversation was in an out of the way dinner in Atlanta. Listen in to this 2017 interview from Black Love Doc to hear their dating journey. From a break up (or two), to navigating the introduction of a new relationship to an older child, to maintaining a relationship with a newborn Goldie and Michael have been through it! But, they never forgot the foundation of love.=====If you haven't started watching Couch Conversations on the BL+ app, let this be your reminder

Janessa would first lay eyes on Lanaya at a finance conference. There was definitely a spark, and due to the intervening of a mutual friend, she was able to actually meet her. The same friend also insisted on putting together a dinner for the three of them. It was from that point that their love story would begin. From dinner and drinks to texts that Lanaya insist were in "the booty call hours" the two would end up finding it hard to picture their lives without the other. Listen to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear how they navigated being queer Black women in the finance space, the bigotry they've faced from strangers and family, and how their love keeps them going.=====If you haven't started watching Couch Conversations on the BL+ app, let this be your reminder

From radio to real estate Egypt and Mike's love journey has been anything but typical. Egypt had a hard time trusting Mike and Mike never gave up on trying to affirm Egypt. From problems with exes, to the building of a family, to working together, Egypt and Mike have found ways to navigate it all. Even though it isn't perfect, their love has guided them through every trial and tribulation. Listen in to this 2018 interview from the third season of Black Love Doc to hear just how these two managed to get to (at the time) 14 years of marriage. ========Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Todd and Alicia's 30 year love story started while they were both in high school. Todd just saw Alicia and knew he had to get to know her. After a brief dating period the two would quickly get married. However at 21 and 19 years old, neither truly knew what being married meant. Todd and Alicia had very different ideas as to what marriage looked like for them. These differences quickly lead to infidelity. Infidelity has the ability to ruin people's lives, and, the fallout from Todd's cheating turned out to be deadly. Things got much worse before they got better. How did this couple get through some of the most devastating events anyone could experience to renewing their vows? In this 2017 interview Todd and Alicia share everything from their marriage, affairs, divorce and more. ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

CW: Abuse, Drug Use.This episode deals with heavy topics as noted in the content warning. Please do not listen to this episode if you find either of those topics triggering. ---April and Troy come from very different backgrounds. Troy was heavily involved in the drug game while April was involved in church. Even when everyone tried to convince April to give up on Troy, before and during marriage, she stayed with him because of her faith in God. Outside of Troy's affiliation with the drug life, the two also struggled with infidelity and abuse. However, knowing that there was a reason God had placed April in Troy's life, that was enough for her to keep fighting for the relationship and eventually Troy gained his own relationship with God. The Lawrence's also discuss the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 while living in Louisiana and how that was an added stressor on the relationship and their family dynamic as a whole. Though they've been through a lot, they somehow continue to find a way to push forward. ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Shirley and Bernard's love journey started in 1963 in the height of the civil rights movement while they were both students at FAMU. Bernard always jokes that he an Shirley came together as she was getting out of jail. Both were active in the movement, but that was only a part of the story. In a love story that spans over half a century, the Kinseys share what eventually put them on the path to success, what sacrifices needed to be made along the way, and how art became surprisingly important to their enterprise. ======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Richard and Tina have been friends for many years, each in there own marriages for majority of their friendship. When the marriage came to an end, Tina was in a place where she didn't know if she could find love again. Years had gone by and after rekindling their friendship, Richard and Tina started dating and eventually tied the knot. Tina struggled with living for everyone except herself. A lesson both Tina and Richard took from their experiences with love is that they had to first fall in love with themselves as individuals before securing love with another partner. Tina expresses how Richard helped her to feel alive again. Also, the two discuss how their marriage works since they both are alpha individuals and touch on the blending of their families. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When it comes to the love story of Styles P and his wife Adjua, it's holds true that opposites attract. Adjua met Styles P while he was recording in the studio and from that moment they started a relationship that lasted 10 years before marriage. Over time, the two discovered that a difference in perspective does not have to cause a rift within the marriage.  Their marriage hit a rough patch when infinitely took place, however, learning to communicate effectively and becoming better listeners is what helped the two to grow in their marriage. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Justine first met Rev Run they were both teenagers. He was performing at a Kurtis Blow concert and Justine and her friends went backstage to meet him. After a memorable evening, Justine reached out to Rev (who was just Joseph at the time) and while they talked for a bit, they eventually both went their separate ways. Who knew that years later the two would reunite and their passion for the church, and love for each other would guide them both down this new journey. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Rev Run and Justine share what a relationship meant when ensuring that God was number one, how Justine navigated coming back into Rev's life after he had a divorce, and what being on a reality show meant to them. Rev and Justine's 20+ year marriage is a testament to what it means to truly be in a partnership.Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter 

In this 2017 interview Kirk and Tammy Franklin tell us the story of how they met and what it was like to combine not only their perspectives on what they wanted their marriage to look like, but their parenting styles as well. Throughout their love story, the Franklins noticed that they were somehow always a part of each other's lives and with Kirk being a minister of music, he picked up on those signs from God which led the two to marriage. Plus the couple shares a key aspect of their relationship and advises others to do the same within their relationships as a way to continue the love and longevity. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Actors Sterling K Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe almost seemed destined to be together. They were born in the same hospital, grew up in the same city, ended up at the same university for undergrad and grad school! So how exactly did their love story come to be? Listen to this 2018 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how two people who did not go to  school for acting, ended up being play mates (haha), what made Sterling almost walk away, and how Ryan's family had her questioning her love. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th with a kick off party & concert hosted by RnB House Party on Friday, November 12th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Devale and Khadeen have known of each other since they were kids. However, it wasn't until they were both getting ready to depart to college that either of them, well Khadeen, made the first move.  Devale and Khadeen having been riding hard for each other ever since, and there have been some low lows. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, the Ellises share everything that made them, well, them. The good, the bad, and the brutally honest. But at the end of the day, it's just another amazing story of love. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th with a kick off party & concert hosted by RnB House Party on Friday, November 12th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

The one and only Anita Baker was the original matchmaker in Grant and Tamia's love story.  It was during a reception for Isiah Thomas where Ms. Baker would start inquiring as to why Grant was single. She would soon do the same to Tamia at the Lady of Soul Awards. From there the two would have another chance meet-up via a phone call and soon the two were dating. From  red-eye flights from Detroit to LA, to battling injury and illness, Grant and Tamia's story is a true testament to love. Listen in to this 2017 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear not only their journey, but how they continue to evolve as a couple.Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Looking for more Black Love content like After Love: the official Black Love after show? Get to getting   Black Love+. Black Love+  is an all new totally free app that gives you all 360 degrees of Black Love. You can find it now on Apple, and Android. Plus you can find it on your favorite TV apps like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and wherever you get your apps! Download it today so you never miss a minute of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter