The wives, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Khadeen Ellis, and Codie Elaine Oliver discuss the ways in which their husbands have helped them grow as people. Devale & Khadeen Ellis also examine the role tact plays in marriage communication.
Ryan Michelle Bathe & Sterling K. Brown dealt not only with her family not liking him, but with Ryan needing to reconsider some of the ideology she inherited growing up, in order to have a happy marriage.
Devale Ellis went through depression and an addiction to painkillers while in the NFL and he describes how the connection and commitment he felt from Khadeen, who was his girlfriend at the time, helped him get through it.
“I had to stop talking to her because I loved her so much, I couldn’t stand to be her friend.” - Sterling K. Brown. In a clip that didn’t air in the series, Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathe detail when Sterling - very awkwardly - told Ryan he loved her even though they were just friends.
In the first installment of Black Love Live, hear from Devale & Khadeen Ellis directly about the infamous fight they deemed “The Epitome of Marriage” and see Tommy Oliver and Sterling K. Brown commiserate over Devale’s reaction.
To kick off season two of the BLACK LOVE series, producers and show creators Codie & Tommy Oliver invited couples from the series, including Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Devale & Khadeen Ellis, Tamia & Grant Hill, Kirk & Tammy Franklin, Taj & Eddie George and more for an exclusive Clips & Conversation event.
I've learned that saying, "Well, this is just who I am," is no longer acceptable justification for anything. We have very different love languages.
Through dealing with infertility, death, caring for family members, etc we've learned just how ride-or-die we really are.
Time to coordinate child care, coordinate schedules, and coordinate outfits –– date night is here! Date night is a great way to connect, spend quality time, and have a lot of fun with your significant other. With that in mind, env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud has you covered with our top 10 date night ideas, straight from our community to you. There’s something for everyone, and we appreciate all who shared ways they set aside time for love.
Setting boundaries between your money and your family can be a difficult necessity. To avoid becoming the ONLY financial solution that others depend on, especially when working to successfully manage money in your relationship, talk about it! It’s a tricky topic to discuss, but better to have a plan in advance — Tonya opens up a conversation in this episode of #AllThingsMoney that many of us should be having about your coin and your family!!
After watching THE HATE U GIVE, env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud sat down with one of the film’s stars, Russell Hornsby (known most recently for his role in the Denzel Washington-directed film Fences and Netflix’s Seven Seconds), to discuss the film, his character, and his message to young people about activism. Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. THE HATE U GIVE is based on the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller by Angie Thomas and stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr, with Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Issa Rae, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Common and Anthony Mackie.
Felicia talks about living out loud and using her platform as a vehicle to promote mindfulness and speaks HER truth about her growth journey, writing and makeup #Mindfulfee
Why dont I want to have sex Questions that needed answers Sexual desire can fluctuate and Kamali is making sure you know that youre NOT alone She takes us through why its important to address and what factors can play a role in these types of changes
On Sunday, October 7th, couples and singles alike convened on Los Angeles, California at the W Hotel Hollywood for the first ever Black Love Summit. Codie & Tommy Oliver, the couple that created the BLACK LOVE series on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) invited experts, celebrities and couples featured on the show to dig deeper into their personal stories and fellowship on fostering healthy relationships. Below are some of the highlights from this inaugural event.
Felicia gets very transparent with Lizzy about her postpartum journey and why she has chosen to be vocal about her experience after giving birth to her first child.
Inspired by watching the upcoming episode of BLACK LOVE on OWN entitled In Sickness and In Health, Raquelle Harris, married 16 years with 2 kids, describes her experience facing her husband’s stroke. This is her story. “The whole right side of my body is numb,” he said. It was a Monday. I was busy with work, kids, him, and I was in the midst of starting my career in media. I did not have time for any shenanigans. My husband’s statement didn’t fully register at first because my thoughts and emotions were on ten. We were experiencing financial strain and it was affecting our marriage. Hindsight is a tricky thing, it’s almost torturous when you reflect on your past actions and realize what you could and should have done differently. After asking him a few more questions, we attributed the numbness to him sleeping in an awkward position during his nap. Yet, when I arrived home several hours later, he said he still felt numb on his entire right side. That’s when I got nervous and suggested he go to the emergency room. He was scheduled to start school for graphic design the next day, so he didn’t want to go to the hospital. Raquelle & Husband Ben Harris
All Things Money is back with Tonya Rapley to discuss WHAT financial questions to ask, WHEN to ask them, and HOW to bring the conversation to your partner. Are you both fully on the same page about finances? This episode of ATM is the perfect way to prep for these conversations. Get into it!!
In this day and age, is marriage the end all be all for proving your love to your partner? These couples are discussing the moment they realized that marriage was the RIGHT thing for them.
Highlights from the first ever Black Love Summit featuring Niecy Nash, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Devale & Khadeen Ellis, Chris & Vanessa Spencer, and more.
Hi, my name is Raquelle, but when I’m in an immature mood, I am known as Petty LaBelle. My alternate persona oftentimes rears her ugly head when my husband, Ben, and I argue. There’s no use in fronting — I can be a bitch if I’m not getting my way. When she’s in full diva mode, Petty won’t let me give in, so I may bring up old stuff that doesn’t have a damn thing to do with our disagreement. If we’re on the phone, I’ll deliver a curt “bye” and hang up just to show him I’ve got the upper hand. Or I’ll do passive-aggressive stuff like eat the last of some yummy leftovers or leave his clothes in the washing machine. Yes, I know, scandalous — I’ve earned my moniker. On this week’s episode of Black Love, the couples share their experiences on how to pick your battles in a relationship. Like previous episodes, this show spoke to the beauty and beast within my soul. It is a deft illustration of the dichotomy between heaven and hell — undeniable proof that marriage ain’t for wimps. One of my fave couples is Devale and Khadeen. Their banter is enchanting as they interact with adoring smiles and laughter, sexual innuendo, and sometimes feigned annoyance. When Devale spoke about the fight they had right before the cameras arrived, I had to smile and shake my head. Countless times, my hubby and I have been fussing one minute and flashing smiles the next. I know he resists the urge to choke me at times, and the feeling is mutual. But as Devale surmises, we “suppress all of that for the sake of marriage, that right there is the epitome of marriage!” Echoing her hubby, Khadeen shared a lesson I’m learning about my own marriage. “Perseverance, that’s Black Love.” My homie lover friend and I have been married for 16 years. Keeping peace in my marriage when the devil is dishing out dissension is an art I continue to perfect. I try to check myself and exercise maturity. Some days I succeed, others, I have to dust my pride off and try again. I have become well versed at saying, “Let’s agree to disagree.” Or better yet, I shut my mouth and let him win a round of Mars vs. Venus.
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