“No Place to Be Somebody” and the Creative Power of Black Love
Black Love Doc alum Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson share and spread love in their community through the arts and their WACO Theater Center in North Hollywood, California.
Jeff Johnson on Raising Children, Parenting Mistakes, and Limitless Love (Video)
blacklove.com resident crib-to-college dad Jeff Johnson shares his experiences as a father, which includes his biggest parenting mistake, how to enter a new relationship when there are children involved, and maybe, most importantly whether or not there should be a difference between raising boys and girls.
Top 10 Moments From Black Love, Season 1 (VIDEO)
From the greatest lessons learned in marriage to keeping the spark alive, relive the top 10 moments from the first season of Black Love featuring Viola Davis, DeVon Franklin and more.
Chicago: The Story of Black Love
Codie and Tommy sit with Taj and Eddie George to chat all things Black Love and marriage. They even get into a few reasons why this all started.
What I Learned From All Things Money, “Financial Freedom” (VIDEO)
How do you define financial success? In “Financial Freedom”, blacklove.com financial expert Tonya Rapley’s answer may surprise, and encourage, you.
How I Knew Cupid Shot Me
blacklove.com celebrates Valentine's Day with our community with this question: How did you know Cupid’s arrow shot you? Here’s what you said.
Best Valentine’s Day Memories From the Black Love Community
At Black Love, we celebrate love daily. But since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, our community shared their best memories of the holiday made for lovers.
DeVon Franklin Reveals the Truth About Men (VIDEO)
DeVon Franklin sits down with the Black Love team to discuss his new book The Truth About Men and what it reveals about what men and women need to know.
DeVon Franklin Reveals the Truth About Men
DeVon Franklin sits down with the Black Love team to [...]
Birth Stories – From Brotherly, Men Love
Brotherly love. In the final installment of #DoulaDads, meet Dustin [...]
5 Movies That Remind Us That All You Need is (Self) Love
This month on blacklove.com, we are focusing on Self Love — ways to develop it in your life, and the ways in which your life can expand for the positive once loving yourself and listening to your needs becomes a lifestyle. To help you develop this habit and start your new year right, the Black Love team has put together a list of 5 movies that remind us— all you need is SELF love.
Co-Parenting at its Best
Not many families can say that a man’s wife and ex-wife live in the same home and help each other with the children – and there’s no “funny business.” But for this family, it’s works.
New York City: Power Struggle in Marriage?
Q&A | The couples chat about the detrimental statistics being pushed on black marriages and how they affect our relationships. Black Love series co-creator Codie Oliver closes with why we must be the change we want to see!
New York City: Can You Balance Marriage, Careers, and Children?
In this clip, the couples talk about finding balance and why putting yourself at the top of the priority list benefits everyone! Devale Ellis also dives into how he turned his frustration with the entertainment industry into something positive.
New York City: For the Sake of Marriage
Disagreements are inevitable in relationships, but it’s how you get through them that makes the difference. Devale and Khadeen Ellis both admit being playfully P-E-T-T-Y at times, but in the end, their love and marriage always wins.
New York City: Has Social Media Disrupted Relationships?
How do you handle the DM’s? In a lot of ways, social media has changed the game for the worst, but Khadeen & Devale Ellis attribute honesty to getting past the BS that can exist. You won’t believe the DM Khadeen got about her man!
New York City: Relationship Business
Who do you talk to about what goes on in your relationship when you need advice, and in whom do you confide? Often, we hear "keep your business to yourself." Devale & Khadeen Ellis believe that if you choose couples who have achieved your idea of a successful partnership, you can learn so much!
New York City: Getting Through Addiction With Someone You Love
Devale Ellis gets transparent about one of the darkest times in his life and how his wife, Khadeen, played a huge role in getting through to the other side.
New York City: Women Can Shoot Their Shot Too
This time around, we take on New York City with Devale & Khadeen Ellis. We talk about how they met the creators of the Black Love Doc series, Tommy and Codie Oliver, and became apart of the show. Khadeen also shows us what happens when you go after what you want!
A Very Special Christmas Music Playlist
‘Tis the season to be jolly, full of love, peace and a whole lot of soul. Why soul you ask? Because besides this being a season to give and spread love, it’s a season full of amazing, timeless songs that, to be frank, are only truly relevant during this time of the year. Whether you’re belting about chestnuts roasting on an open fire or telling bae that all you want for Christmas is their love, something about songs of this season stick and live from generation-to-generation when they are really, really good.
