Podcasts about Black Love

Welcome BACK to the second half of Season 4 of Between The Pew. Continuing to focus on Black love and ministry where we explore the experiences of five couples as they manage marriage and life in ministry. We will explore the highs, the lows, the pitfalls, and wisdom gained from couples ranging in marriage from a few years to over 50! We will hear about the struggles and joys of being Black in an evangelical denomination and how that has shaped their marriages...or not. Married just 3 years* time, Devin and Deja Coleman share the beauty of new love, courtship and a young marriage. Devin is now an ordained Teaching Elder in the PCA and on staff at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC as Associate Pastor. His beautiful wife Deja, is a former teacher and now, a new mother! Please enjoy the surprising amount of wisdom that this delightful couple have to offer. *This podcast recording happened in September 2024*Rev. Devin Coleman, devin@colapres.comColumbia Presbyterian, Columbia, SC https://colapres.com/leadership

Leroy Thomas is a semi-retired IT and real estate professional. Venus Thomas is a retired talent agency, founder of the Thomas Talent Agency. They have been married for 53 years and on this podcast, they share the things that make their union strong and "fun" five decades in.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a first date starts off smooth, but one moment completely changes the energy?On Episode 13 of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Mark (@markwhereyouat) for a real conversation about reciprocity, dating with intention, first-date boundaries, and why dating is really a vetting process.Mark shares a date that started with flowers, good conversation, and plans to keep the night going. But once they got to the next spot, another man entered the picture and Mark had to decide whether to react, walk away, or handle the situation differently.  That story opens the door to a much bigger conversation about dating out of deprivation, knowing whether someone has a reciprocating spirit, how much vetting can actually happen before a first date, and whether people are truly showing up ready to share their lives with somebody else.  Mark also gets specific about what he wants in a partner, from individuality and emotional steadiness to friendship, financial responsibility, softness, humor, and being genuinely partnership-minded. And then there's the question that sits underneath the whole episode:Are you really ready to date, or are you just looking for what you can get from somebody?

Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if your first date ended… and five minutes later, she called you from the side of the road?On this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Mark for a conversation about dating, communication, ghosting, closure, compatibility — and a first date that went completely off the rails.What started as a setup through a mutual friend quickly turned into a night Mark definitely wasn't expecting. The chemistry wasn't quite there, the differences started showing up fast, and they had already decided there probably wouldn't be a second date. Then came the phone call.And somehow, Mark ended up bailing his first date out of jail. But that's not even the whole story.DJ and Mark also get into whether no response is a response, why people pull back when effort isn't being reciprocated, and what happens when you stop trying to love hard enough for two people. And after hearing everything that happened, there's one question you have to answer:Would YOU have bailed her out?

Soul musician, singer, and actor Martin Luther McCoy joins Tavis in studio to discuss his latest album, Welcome Back Love, following a 14-year hiatus, and why he believes in music's ability to heal, challenge, and reconnect.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Send us Fan MailDating is already hard enough. But what do you do when the red flags start showing up before the first date is even over?

Nicole is calling it  the era of the ugly wedding dress is officially over, and Black love is leading the charge. In this episode she breaks down the most stunning Black bridal moments of the past year: Temi Otedola's three-ceremony, four-country fashion triumph, Jordyn Woods' Danielle Frankel glow-up, Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell's intentional all-Black-designer wedding, and the breathtaking lace moments from Miracle Watts and Paige Hurd. Plus the stats on Black love that will surprise you. Nicole also shares the gorgeous details of her own two looks, her Chicago reception energy, and why the most opulent color you'll ever wear is white.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a date is going perfectly... until her baby daddy shows up at 3 o'clock in the morning?This week on Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Aaron Galloway for a dating story that goes from promising to potentially dangerous very quickly.After meeting a woman and immediately hitting it off, Aaron thought he might have found something real. Within weeks, he was meeting family, spending time at her home and getting pulled deeper into her life. Then her children's father showed up. What happened next left Aaron wondering why he had ignored the warning signs and taught him one very specific dating lesson: know what you're walking into before somebody else's unresolved relationship becomes your problem.  But this conversation goes much further than one crazy date.DJ and Aaron get into dating red flags, moving too fast, love bombing, trying too hard to prove you're relationship material, dating as a single parent, sex too early, successful men with too many options, dating in Atlanta, and why you have to listen when someone tells you they don't want a relationship.Aaron also challenges women to stop dating based on who they think a man could become. If he tells you he does not want a relationship, believe what he is telling you instead of trying to convince him to want one. And when it comes to getting physical too quickly, Aaron has another warning: if sex is the main thing on his mind, he may not be looking for a wife at all. Dating is a mess, but we keep it moving.Subscribe to Playing 4 Keeps for real dating stories, relationship conversations, lessons learned and the kind of dating advice that comes from actually living through it.Topics: dating red flags, modern dating, dating in Atlanta, relationships, baby daddy drama, love bombing, dating advice for women, single parents dating, situationships, moving too fast, relationship advice#Playing4Keeps #DatingRedFlags #ModernDating #DatingAdvice #RelationshipsSupport the showDating is a mess, but we keep it moving. Want to be a guest on Playing 4 Keeps? Click Here to submit your application.Produced by Organized MovementsRecorded at PriviCast StudioVisit our Website playing4keepsdating.com

Finance PhD Dr. Boyce Watkins explains why the balloon-popping dating shows are so bad for Black love and also for Black economics.

Send us Fan MailSauce MacKenzie gets unfiltered on BBL culture, body positivity, beauty standards, relationships, and whether people are truly happy being single after 35.What are cosmetic surgery and social media teaching young girls about their natural bodies? Are people changing themselves for confidence—or attention? And have we gone too far promoting the idea that men and women don't need each other?Plus, Sauce talks Black love, marriage, accountability, community, and why helping people shouldn't always require a camera.

Send us Fan MailRic Holcomb Jr. comes to Playing 4 Keeps with a dating rule that is guaranteed to start a conversation: don't date baddies.Ric says some of his worst dating experiences came from the women he considered the most attractive. From constantly dealing with other men approaching his partners to jealousy, material expectations, and relationships becoming more complicated as attention increased, Ric explains why he believes dating a “10” can come with more than just good looks. DJ challenges that theory and asks whether the real issue is beauty or simply choosing the wrong type of woman.  Then Ric tells the story of a date that went completely left. She told him she only went to expensive restaurants, barely held a conversation once they got there, sent her food back twice, and left Ric wondering why he had agreed to the date in the first place. His solution? Put money on the table and leave.  The conversation also gets into male jealousy, dating someone with “motion,” independence, money, faith, intelligence, and what Ric says a woman needs to bring to the table if she wants to date him today.  Guest: Ric Holcomb Jr. Instagram: @ricmystroholcombjrSubscribe to Playing 4 Keeps for dating stories, relationship debates, red flags, lessons learned, and conversations about what modern dating really looks like.Support the showDating is a mess, but we keep it moving. Want to be a guest on Playing 4 Keeps? Click Here to submit your application.Produced by Organized MovementsRecorded at PriviCast StudioVisit our Website playing4keepsdating.com

Black love now competes inside an economy that can turn recognition into reward and public response into psychological evidence. For Black people, that competition enters through a historical field already charged by misrecognition, exclusion, racial projection, economic restriction, contested beauty, extracted cultural production, and repeated demands for exceptional performance. Digital platforms did not create the human hunger for recognition. They gave that hunger a visible score and a business model. Under those conditions, attention may deliver more immediate emotional voltage than intimacy. Desire can feel more convincing than devotion. Status can quiet doubt for a moment. Public approval can make private love feel strangely insufficient. The governing thesis asks whether unconditional love can retain psychological authority when a person learns to experience visibility as evidence of value. Once another person must continually confirm worth, relationship can shift from encounter toward regulation. A partner no longer carries only a human presence. The partner may also carry an assignment. Keep me significant in my own eyes. Black love therefore confronts a recognition problem that reaches through history, economics, technology, culture, and personal psychology. The decisive question asks whether Black life can cultivate forms of worth powerful enough to let love matter even when nobody watches.

Black love now competes inside an economy that can turn recognition into reward and public response into psychological evidence. For Black people, that competition enters through a historical field already charged by misrecognition, exclusion, racial projection, economic restriction, contested beauty, extracted cultural production, and repeated demands for exceptional performance. Digital platforms did not create the human hunger for recognition. They gave that hunger a visible score and a business model. Under those conditions, attention may deliver more immediate emotional voltage than intimacy. Desire can feel more convincing than devotion. Status can quiet doubt for a moment. Public approval can make private love feel strangely insufficient. The governing thesis asks whether unconditional love can retain psychological authority when a person learns to experience visibility as evidence of value. Once another person must continually confirm worth, relationship can shift from encounter toward regulation. A partner no longer carries only a human presence. The partner may also carry an assignment. Keep me significant in my own eyes. Black love therefore confronts a recognition problem that reaches through history, economics, technology, culture, and personal psychology. The decisive question asks whether Black life can cultivate forms of worth powerful enough to let love matter even when nobody watches.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, Ms. Tee joins DJ for a candid conversation about toxic dating cycles, inconsistency, grief, overgiving, and finally learning when enough is enough.Ms. Tee opens up about a nearly decade-long on-and-off connection with a man who eventually got married—on her birthday—only to circle back into her life later. When they finally had the opportunity to seriously explore a relationship, the same inconsistency and disappointment resurfaced.She also reflects on losing a longtime partner, how grief changed the way she approaches relationships, and why she refuses to spend another decade caught in a runner-chaser dynamic. At 41, Ms. Tee says her tolerance for games, dishonesty, and mixed signals is gone. If you don't make your intentions clear, she's getting off the exit.The conversation gets even deeper as DJ and Ms. Tee unpack what happens when you're naturally a giver but realize you've been pouring too much into people who aren't matching your effort. Ms. Tee talks about no longer wanting to date “projects,” wanting a man who is intentional, values her time, and can grow with her instead of expecting her to fix, motivate, or carry him.From dating in Atlanta to whether you're really “single until you're married,” this episode is about breaking old patterns, protecting your time, and figuring out how to receive the love you want without returning to the habits that drained you in the first place.Playing 4 Keeps — where dating is a mess, but we keep it moving.Support the showDating is a mess, but we keep it moving. Want to be a guest on Playing 4 Keeps? Click Here to submit your application.Produced by Organized MovementsRecorded at PriviCast StudioVisit our Website playing4keepsdating.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of IGBNP, CC and Skills talk about why getting away and taking vacations has become so important to them. Growing up, neither remembers taking family vacations, so today they make it a priority to use some of their time and extra money to travel, recharge, and enjoy life together. The couple also get into the not-so-fun side of adulthood—homeownership! From unexpected repairs and projects to paying to remove squirrels from the house and a wasp nest from the backyard. It's another conversation about balancing responsibilities, making memories, and remembering to enjoy the life you're working so hard to build. 

Send us Fan MailAdemmah joins Coach John Louden on the Concrete Genius Podcast for a powerful conversation about healing, spirituality, Black relationships, fatherhood, mental health, and personal growth.She shares how finding her father at 12 helped motivate him to overcome addiction—and how their relationship ultimately transformed both of their lives. Ademmah also explains why Black men need emotional support and safe spaces, how healing frequencies help protect her peace, and why Black men and women must better understand each other's struggles.The conversation also explores motherhood, social media, relationship boundaries, processed food, multiple streams of income, and the importance of questioning what society teaches us.Listen, share, and join the conversation.Visit JohnLouden.com for more from Coach John Louden and the Concrete Genius Podcast.Support the show

Americans Favorite Couple Top 5 group finalist Jasper & Ieshia What does America's favorite couple actually look like when the cameras aren't around?For Ieshia Robinson and Jasper Thibodeaux, it might look like two people inside an 18-wheeler somewhere between a pickup and delivery. It might look like an $80 Instacart day, clearing ditches, hauling junk, buying and reselling merchandise, learning unfamiliar industries, creating businesses from scratch—or finding somewhere unexpected to have a date night hundreds of miles from home.Since meeting through Facebook Dating in 2024, Ieshia and Jasper have turned an unexpected connection into a partnership spanning love, entrepreneurship, trucking, music, comedy, travel, creativity and family.Now, after reaching the Top 5 of America's Favorite Couple, they return to Vigilantes Radio Live at a pivotal moment: only one couple from their group can advance to the finals.But Coach Dini isn't simply asking why people should vote for them.This conversation goes deeper.Ieshia and Jasper revisit the days when $80 felt significant, the transition from side hustles to operating JT Master Logistics, living together almost 24/7 inside their 2019 Mack Anthem, Ieshia's secret binder containing nearly 20 of Jasper's future business ideas, keeping romance alive while working together, the criticism surrounding the speed and intensity of their relationship, and the devastating loss of their beloved Shar-Pei, Kloe.It's a conversation about two imperfect people who didn't meet after the dream had already been built.They met—and started building it together.Now America gets to decide how far that story goes.https://youtube.com/@loljasperhttps://youtube.com/@msymajorhttps://instagram.com/msymajorhttps://tiktok.com/msymajorhttps://americasfavcouple.org/2026/ieshia-jasperBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vigilantes-radio-live--2166168/support.Vigilantes Radio Live! by The Only One Media Group ℗©2025Episode Credits:Produced, edited, mixed, and written by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Artwork designed by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Show Introduction by KateSegment jingles composed & produced by Demetrius "Whodini Blak" Reynolds, Sr.Additional music licensed through 7th Sign RecordingsLinks:onlyonemediagroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vigilantesradio/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-vigilantes-radio-live-29999229/https://www.instagram.com/whodiniblakin3d/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26009230/To support our show, please leave reviews, ratings, or you can help fuel the passion over at buymeacoffee.com/vigilantesradioEmail us at onlyonemgt@gmail.com or vradio@onlyonemediagroup.com

Every great conversation makes more sense when you understand the people behind the microphones. In this episode of Life After I Do, Nesha G and Moelethal take it back to the beginning and give new Booskis a deeper look at the love story, friendship, humor, and history that built their marriage.Nesha and Moe revisit meeting in middle school, dating as teenagers, early impressions, first heartbreaks, high school memories, and the small moments that still get referenced decades later. They also talk about friendship in marriage, what they admire about each other, their favorite routines, dream trips, parenting moments, and the kind of advice they would give couples before they say “I do.”The episode closes with the kind of Our 2 Cents energy the Booskis love, including updates from past listener stories and new dilemmas about family boundaries, exes, rent responsibilities, and uncomfortable in-law situations. Whether you are brand new to Life After I Do or have been here from the beginning, this episode gives you the heart behind the humor.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Thanks for rocking with us! Don't forget to follow Life After I Do so you never miss an episode. Got a relationship situation you want us to weigh in on? Hit us at https://beacons.ai/laidpodcast — we just might talk about it in a future episode. 

Ah, amor! Isn’t it sweet? Lady, if you are a romantic – or want to be – this throwback episode is for you. Codie Elaine Oliver, CEO, and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, joins Dr. Dom and Terri for a real conversation about what Black love means in today’s modern times. Codie shares how her love has fueled and informed her work while she still sought to maintain her identity. The three have a fun, lighthearted conversation about the joys and the pains of Black love, and why telling those stories is necessary for the vitality of Black people. Whether you are in love, looking to be in love, or just a lover of good storytelling you don’t want to miss this week’s episode!Quote of the Day:"Black love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it."-Codie Elaine OliverWhere to find Codie Elaine Oliver:Website: Black Love SummitPodcast: The Mama’s DenPodcast: My New BFFIG: @codiecoApp: Black Love AppRegister here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time has come to review our lessons learned from this season's romcom shenanigans. Join us as we discuss favorite moments, key themes, and more. See you soon for something new in Season 11!Connect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

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You've got the idea. You've got the drive. So why isn't your side hustle working?In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason most side hustles die within the first six months — and it's not what you think. It's not the economy. It's not bad timing. It's not even competition. It's something most people never stop to fix, and it's killing their momentum before they ever reach the tipping point.I'm pulling from my own journey — building Motana Speed LLC, running federal contracting bids, launching two plantain chip brands across Texas, building this podcast from zero — to show you exactly where the breakdown happens and the one thing that flips everything.If you've ever felt like you're pushing hard but going nowhere, this episode is for you.In this episode you'll learn:Why most side hustles fail before month sixThe boulder analogy that explains exactly where your momentum diesThe three silent killers destroying your side hustle right nowWhat the tipping point actually is — and how to know when you've crossed itThe one thing you need to have locked in before anything else mattersThis is your sign to stop dabbling and start building.

In this episode, Ian Von sits down with legendary screenwriter and producer Michael Elliot, whose pen has shaped some of the most beloved depictions of Black love and Black life on screen. From Brown Sugar and Just Wright to Like Mike and Netflix's Ruth & Boaz, Michael breaks down how he found storytelling in his 30s, the very real grind behind his Hollywood break, and why love remains the center of his work. They dive deep into: Why Black love stories don't always get box office support—even when the culture reveres them. How R&B and hip hop literally birthed Brown Sugar. The tension between our appetite for crime/drama versus romance on screen. How faith, sensitivity, and emotional honesty became Michael's “superpower” as a writer. The impact of streaming and new formats (like vertical storytelling) on Black creators. The conversation is equal parts masterclass, testimony, and love letter to Black romance in film.

Tyler and Jemar introduce a new series "Can I Get A Witness" taking a look at what it means to be a Black Christian Witness. This episode: Black Love Original Airdate: Feb 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author and screenwriter Tiffany L. Warren gives us a sneak peek into her new Black romance text, A Harlem Wedding: A Novel, and discusses why Black love is still a story worth telling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this segment of The Common Knowledge Podcast, Marcus L-Spade Johnson tackles one of the most divisive conversations in the Black community: interracial dating, division between Black men and Black women, and the bigger systems that benefit from keeping people fighting each other.This isn't about attacking Black women or praising interracial dating. It's about asking deeper questions: Why are people policing Black love? Who benefits from the division? And why do we spend more time fighting each other than confronting the systems that created the tension in the first place?The conversation also explores loyalty, unity, identity, media narratives, and the role relationships play in larger social structures. A raw, honest discussion about race, love, community, and accountability.#StopPolicingBlackLove #BlackLove #InterracialDating #BlackMen #BlackWomen #Unity #RaceRelations #Podcast #MarcusLSpadeJohnson #TheCommonKnowledgePodcast #SocialCommentary #Relationships #Culture #BlackCommunity #LoveAndPolitics #Equality #Discussion #Society #DatingCulture #BlackVoices

A couple's game sounds harmless until the answers start telling the truth. In Finish the Sentence: Marriage Edition, Nesha G and Moelethal use humor, honesty, and twenty years of chemistry to unpack the small marriage moments that reveal bigger relationship dynamics.The episode begins with love notes, birthday reflections, gym wins, and the kind of tired-parent banter that feels real because it is real. But once the sentence prompts begin, the conversation opens up into affection, money pressure, procrastination, parenting fatigue, deep cleaning, quality time, and the question of whether both people are truly carrying their part of the marriage.What makes this episode work is the balance. One minute they are laughing about lunch notes and corny habits, and the next they are debating what it means to be a provider, whether staying out of the way counts as support, and why invisible labor can become a source of resentment when it is not acknowledged. The “Our 2 Cents” segment closes the episode with a staycation dilemma that will definitely start a conversation.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Thanks for rocking with us! Don't forget to follow Life After I Do so you never miss an episode. Got a relationship situation you want us to weigh in on? Hit us at https://beacons.ai/laidpodcast — we just might talk about it in a future episode. 

Lady, please enjoy this throwback episode that has us diving into Black love on screen. Dr. Dom and Terri sit with acclaimed filmmaker Felicia Pride to discuss her journey through her storytelling, why Black women over 40 are fly and deserve to have their stories told, and how we can celebrate Black love more in the arts. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Listen in and then be sure to check out Felicia’s work.Quote of the Day:"When you do writing well you are able to access humanity...you are able to get to a truth that people can feel."-Felicia PrideWhere to find Guest:Website: feliciapride.comWatch: tendermovie.com reallylove IG: @feliciapride @itshoneychile Podcast: Chile, PleaseRegister here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome newlyweds Latisha and Sheldon (The Frasers) to discuss the in's and outs of being intentional in Young Black love. We further discuss how they were able to maintain a strong, healthy relationship throughout their 20's while maintaining their individuality. We end on the importance of therapy and what we would tell our younger selves about love.

In this candid and chaotic episode of Everyday Black Men, Riker, Sham, Reed, Whyte Collar Suge, Armstead, and the Black Libertarian continue their deep dive with special guest Esther, unpacking relationships, self-worth, and the messy reality of modern dating. Esther opens up about her early experiences with older men, loneliness, and why learning to walk away from toxic situations has become a major focus in her growth journey. The crew challenges her with tough questions about expectations, accountability, and whether she's truly ready for a healthy relationship, sparking both tension and humor. Conversations bounce from “pine tree theory” to Caribbean family dynamics and unfiltered takes on attraction, drugs, and personal boundaries. By the end, the episode blends raw honesty with wild commentary, leaving listeners with a mix of laughs, lessons, and a clearer look at what it takes to grow through chaos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyday-black-men--2988631/support.

Welcome to Bamgboshe Happy Hour!

Riss M. Neilson, author of The Bridge Back to You, joins us to welcome the rebirth of spring with her highly anticipated celebration of Black love and food.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Send a textMarriage doesn't come with a manual, but somehow there are rules everyone expects you to know. In this episode, CC and Skills talk about the unwritten rules of marriage—the lessons you learn through experience, mistakes, and growth together. From respect and communication to having each other's back, we discuss the little things that quietly hold a relationship together.

In this revealing episode of Everyday Black Men, the guys featuring Riker, Sham, Reed, Whyte Collar Suge, Armstead, and the Black Libertarian sit down with their special guest Esther to unpack the painful and personal stories behind her book The Ugly Truth. Esther opens up about toxic relationships, a jail stint, and the hard lessons she learned about rushing into love and forgiving herself after chaos. The conversation shifts from dating accountability to deeper reflections on family, as Esther shares how her relationship with her father shaped her expectations for love and spirituality in a partner. The hosts challenge her perspectives with humor and blunt honesty, sparking debates about marriage, parenting, and personal growth. By the end, the episode balances vulnerability and wild jokes as the crew pushes Esther and each other to confront who's really toxic and who's still learning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyday-black-men--2988631/support.

This week your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana, are joined by Marvyn Harrison and Nii Evans for an Extra Aunties special asking one big question: can Black men and Black women rebuild trust?We get into protection versus control, emotional literacy, ego, accountability, parenting and the messages shaping young boys & girls today. How do we actually show up for each other, and are we building something healthier or just arguing louder?

Send a textAre you really in love… or are you in love with the version they've been performing?In this completely unplanned episode, Billy is joined last minute by his friends Wolf, Scrappy, and Renny for a raw, unfiltered conversation about love, relationships, and whether you can truly be in love without seeing all sides of someone — the good, the bad, and the dark.We talk about:Falling for someone's “representative”What happens when the mask dropsCan you love someone you haven't fully experienced?Is love possible without conflict?Are we loving potential instead of reality?When do you actually know someone?Why people hide certain sides early in datingOur personal experiences with loving the “wrong version” of someoneThis episode feels like sitting in on a late-night group chat with your friends — honest, funny, uncomfortable, and real.If you've ever wondered:“Do I actually know the person I'm in love with?”…this conversation is for you.Because maybe…it's not love.Maybe it's just their best behavior.Support the show

What does love look like for Black students today? During the packed weekend of the Black Solidarity Conference at Yale, we sat down with students from universities across the country to talk about romance, relationships, situationships, self-love, and everything in between. From navigating PWIs to finding softness in spaces that demand strength, this episode holds honest, funny, and deeply personal reflections on dating while Black. For more information on the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, visit: afam.yale.edu

Send a textIn this episode of It's Good But Not Perfect, CC and Skills tackle the growing concern of children's privacy in gaming and on social media platforms. With more kids connecting online than ever before, are they truly safe? The couple discuss the risks of predators, oversharing, and the false sense of security many parents have when it comes to digital spaces.

It's all about love... BLACK LOVE! The Blacker the Better.Become a Habitual Ish Talker and follow us on The App Formally Known As Twitter: twitter.com/TalkinIsh_PodJoin in on the conversation! E-Mail us at ⁠talkinishpod@gmail.com⁠Listen to the audio version: https://linktr.ee/TalkinIshPod#Podcast #Politics #PopCulture Chapters00:00 - Introduction/Idle Chatter05:25 - Helaine's Week12:07 - Raya's Week16:53 - Dream Con: Who All Gon Be There?!18:44 - The Beretta of Love27:22 - Anthony's Week36:25 - Viewer Coments55:13 - SHABBA!58:12 - BH Spotlight: Sadie Alexander 01:02:14 - BH Spotlight: Fritz Pollard01:08:18 - Charm La'Donna and The Benito Bowl01:25:34 - We're Good, Chris. 01:28:54 - Thank You For Your Service, Benito01:36:07 - KeKe Palmer's New Relationship Goal01:55:35 - The State Of Black Love In 202602:14:37 - Question of the Pod02:26:40 - Goodbye/See Ya Later!

It's #BlackHistoryMonth 365 and Dr. Yndia is joined by Hasan Salaam (King Noire), social justice activist, sex educator, writer, and international Hip Hop artist for a transformative conversation on Black Love as liberation. Together, they explore how social justice advocacy, consent/ consent culture, and sacred pleasure are essential to healing African descended individuals and communities. Hasan Salaam/ King Noire also shares insight on repairing harm and (re)building trust in private and public spaces, and valuing Black pleasure as worthy of protection and joy. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Support the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #HasanSalaam #KingNoire #Season7 #BelongingToBlackness #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackPleasure #HealingJustice # LiberationThroughLove #Kink #ConsentCulture #BlackPodcasts The post S7, Ep 064 with Hasan Salaam “King Noire” on Black Love as Liberation and Healing Through Social Justice Advocacy, Consent & Pleasure first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

Love, laughter, and real conversations over a glass of wine . Kayla and Anthony of Boddyyayin Cellars join us to talk Black love, culture, business, growth, and what it takes to build a legacy. #BlackLove #LoveAndWine #Relationships #BlackJoy

In honor of Valentine's Day, the fellows talk about the HBCU love story and how being on campus creates the possibilities of connections, the role social media plays, and how love “back in the day” compares to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach sits down with John Graham Jr. to talk about his latest venture, the state of relationships within the Black community, and where work is headed. ⁠Learn About John's Work | Connect with Upfront on IG, Threads, TikTok, YouTube https://upfront.love About Living Corporate: ⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

It's a party weekend! Judson prepares for a friend's bachelor party in Chicago, and Brian prepares to celebrate his husband's birthday on the Saturday, and his younger daughter's on the Sunday. They attend screenings on consecutive nights of the new movie, Pillion, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, and compare notes with one another for the first time since. Together, Brian and Judson take a seat on The Big C*nty Couch with drag queen Gina Spears and her longtime friend Mike Fails. Our recent episode on Deshaming Sluttiness inspires a listener to submit a Hookup of the Week about his competition with a friend to see who can fill the pages of their little black books faster. Brian and Judson are then joined by star of stage and screen Jason Veasey, currently co-starring in the new comedy-drama, “Best Medicine,” on Fox and Hulu. Jason talks about the joy of being on the sets of both his current show and “Only Murders in the Building,” his desire to represent gay men our age on screen as sexual beings, and the need for more depictions of queer Black-on-Black love and sex in TV and film. He also gets personal and chats with Brian and Judson about sexual comfort levels, the value he places on sex in his relationship, being in a long-term relationship without living together, reclaiming his sexuality after his HIV diagnosis, sharing the news of his diagnosis with his family, and what it took for him to realize that he's versatile in bed. Jason then helps Brian and Judson address a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who wants to know how he should conduct himself around his grade school-age niblings when the MAGA members of his husband's extended family feel that kids shouldn't know that gay people exist. Find Jason Veasey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/veaseyville Watch Brian and Judson on The Big C*nty Couch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TBCCPod/featured or listen to the audio on all major podcast platforms. Find The Big C*nty Couch on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tbccpod/ Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textIn this episode of It's Good But Not Perfect, CC and Skills talk about the growing reality of family estrangement and why more people are choosing distance for their peace. CC shares her personal story — why she cut ties with certain family members, the healing that followed, and how she later chose to reopen some relationships for the sake of her children. 

Send us a textBlack love isn't dying — it's being distracted, divided, and misunderstood.But we still have the power to protect it, rebuild it, and redefine it.Let's talk about why Black love is under attack — and what we can do about it.Support the show

Send us a textDescriptionIn this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie reflects on the holidays, grief, fatherhood, and the responsibility we carry to the next generation. He dives deep into Black love, Black accountability, and the uncomfortable conversations our community avoids.Topics include:Why we must keep the same energy for everyone when it comes to interracial datingVenus & Serena Williams, Black excellence, and cultural responsibilityThe myth that Black men devalue Black womenSocial media pressure on today's youthThe importance of history, lineage, and generational prideLessons from an alarming incident overseas that highlights privilege, infrastructure, and realityWhy healing, communication, and respect are non-negotiable for Black progressThis episode is raw, reflective, controversial, and rooted in love for the culture.Disagree if you want — just come with respect.

Black love was not lost by accident — it was systematically dismantled through European invasion, the erasure of Indigenous belief systems, and the imposition of Abrahamic religious ideology that reshaped identity, family structures, and relationships.In this episode of the Redeem or Destroy Podcast, we go deep on:• The original strength and purpose of Black love in pre-invasion societies• How religion became a psychological tool that taught self-hate, submission, and broken identity• The impact of Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome on modern Black relationships• How unhealed trauma became normalized as culture• What must be removed — and what must be rebuilt — for Black love to heal communities and strengthen nationsThis is not comfort.This is not opinion.This is FACTS OVER BELIEFS.

This week on Pour Minds, Lex P and Drea Nicole sit down with Serayah and Tyler Lepley for a conversation that’s equal parts entertaining, real, and inspiring. This highly anticipated conversation is all about their new movie, Ruth and Boaz. We’re talking love, balance, what it means to find your “Ruth” or your “Boaz,” and how faith can keep you grounded even when life gets tough. The ladies spice things up with a round of “Who’s most likely to?” Would Ruth block Boaz just to be petty or the other way around?

This week I sat down with Codie Elaine Oliver, the CEO and Co-founder of Black Love, Inc. The 100% Black owned media company, founded by Codie Elaine Oliver and husband Tommy Oliver, is a hub for Black couples and singles to have transparent conversations around relationships, parenthood, dating, and more through their app, podcast network, documentaries, and live events. We get the inside scoop on how Codie built her show from the ground up and grew into a multimedia empire. In this episode she shares: How she and her husband Tommy Oliver self funded Black Love, Inc.The strategic moves she made to pitch Black Love to a network while maintaining ownershipThe systems she has in place to manage a thriving career while being a mom of threeCheck out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Links mentioned in this episodeBlack Love Website: https://blacklove.com/Own Network: https://www.oprah.com/app/own-tv.htmlBlack Love-The Interviews Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-love-the-interviews/id1552488882Black Love Podcast Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/black-love-network/id6442514914Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoCodie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codieco/Black Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.