“These are two people that are really committed to the work of being in a relationship. Now, if you give us goals for that, that's cool,” Brown revealed at the 7th annual Black Love Summit.

“Voting is part of how we care for ourselves and our community in real time,” Washington said in conversation with Jemele Hill.

In celebration of the couple’s highly anticipated Black Love Summit discussion, we are taking a look back at Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe’s iconic Black Love moments.

This year, the summit will be a weekend celebration of self-care and entertainment at Black Love’s headquarters in Los Angeles from October 11-13.

Sterling K. Brown, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Lil Rel Howery are joining an already star-studded lineup of talent for the summit at Black Love’s headquarters in Los Angeles on Saturday. 

Lolo Spencer talks to Black Love about recreating Calvin Klein’s iconic look, her advocacy work, and her hopes for the future.

Whether it’s a romantic or a platonic relationship, Tyler Perry’s “Zatima” puts the intricate emotion of love on full display. 

October 12 is the day for an unforgettable celebration that will feature Kerry Washington, Jemele Hill, the ladies of The Mama’s Den podcast, Cassandra Freeman, Kevin (KevOnStage) Fredericks, Gail Bean, and more.

If you are looking to dive into some romance books this fall, check out these eight upcoming releases by Black authors. 

Elle Olivia is partnering with When We All Vote, a voter registration organization co-chaired by the former First Lady, to launch Her Future campaign.

Fall in love with this season’s top Black love films. 

A Black family is rediscovering their history in a home renovation project that dates back over 100 years. 

Meagan Good is a testament to trusting God’s plans for your life, moving through the difficulty, and coming out on the other side with joy.

From early relationships, like track stars Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield, to seasoned couples, like LeBron James and Savannah James, love was certainly in the air in Paris.

“Kordena” captured the hearts of not only each other, but all of us viewers.

Much like the characters in “Twisters,” who work together to accomplish a goal, the Cali Cowboy Company is a tight-knit group who lean on one another for support.

With her latest project, a children’s book titled “You Can Be A Good Friend (No Matter What!),” Taraji P. Henson uses her infectious loving spirit to inspire the next generation to live authentically.

Cadillac celebrated its 14th year as a sponsor at the 2024 American Black Film Festival with two performances that are sure to be remembered for years to come.

Carl Jones has partnered with Walmart’s Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project to release his newest animated film about Black fathers who are superheroes in their communities.

Cadillac is sure to make an impact and captivate audiences at the 2024 American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach this summer at The Cadillac Lounge.

Dondré Whitfield & Salli Richardson-Whitefield’s love story has been full of twists and turns, but at its core, there’s only pure, everlasting love.

Before making the decision to reconnect with an ex, both individuals should be fully prepared to show up differently in their relationship.

From “Love Jones” to “Jumping the Broom,” Black rom-coms set a blueprint for expectations in my own real-life partnerships.

Mickey Guyton will be bringing her talent to major cities across the U.S., making her one of the first Black women to headline a country music tour.

This year, we're taking over Los Angeles October 11-13 for an unforgettable celebration that centers on the thing that binds us together: love.

Beyoncé’s Act II, “Cowboy Carter,” is just as defiant and unapologetic as the last, while also honoring Black southern heritage and history.

Grant & Tamia prioritize privacy in their relationship, but the couple never hides their feelings for each other as evidenced by their loving participation in the docu-series “Black Love.”

Regina King tells Black Love exclusively that filming “Shirley” taught her how to be “resilient” and “how much further family could extend.”

Beyoncé’s years-long hair story shows that she may be a musical genius, but at her core, she is just like us.

Tichina Arnold, Lena Waithe and Yvonne Orji stopped by on the Black Women in Hollywood red carpet to dish about all things love.

Each part of Reesa Teesa’s jaw-dropping, unbelievable story, “Who TF Did I Marry," is full of valuable lessons for both women and men in the dating world.

Sterling K. Brown’s wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe, was overcome with emotion and fought back tears as she shared her joy over his nomination.

Victoria Monét and Coco Jones’ Grammy wins prove that, in spite of the obstacles that are in Black women’s way, we still manage to thrive and succeed.

Jay-Z has come to Beyoncé’s defense on several occasions when the world wasn’t seeing her value, attacking her with ugly rumors, or attempting to minimize her accomplishments as a Black woman. Fresh off Jay-Z’s beautifully honest Grammys speech, check out the top five moments the media mogul spoke the truth about Beyoncé. 

The couple went against the “norm” and shared their pregnancy when they wanted to and not when the Internet demanded it, and there’s a lot to learn from that, even if you’re not a public figure.

The project, which took seven years to film, is beautifully crafted and shows not only Giovanni’s journey, but also the struggles many Black people — especially Black women — face while navigating life in America.

Whether you’re sitting through a blizzard in the North or a hot wintry day in the South, the Black Love team has got you covered on six (plus two bonus) tried and true Christmas movies sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Here are steps you can take to avoid family drama over Christmas and beyond. 

Grief can hit hard, particularly during the holidays. It’s a time when it seems like everyone is in the spirit and spending time with loved ones, while those suffering loss are left feeling depleted and alone in a sea of celebration.  

The Black Love 2023 Holiday Guide is here! Shop Black-owned gifts for the entire family no matter your budget.

J.C. Williams' love for the holidays was often overshadowed by depleted bank accounts and depleted energy. But these self-care tips helped him to keep himself moving toward self-love and spiritual purpose during the most wonderful time of the year.  

In the spirit of love and unity, making room at the table for cultural exploration is of paramount importance. It brings us closer together as a couple and as an extended family. 

Meeting your significant other’s family during the holidays can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to avoid being the worst guest at the holiday table.

"Friends" have been described as the family one gets to choose. Here are five tips to honor your fabulous family of friends this Thanksgiving, with a "Friendsgiving" fête full of love, fellowship and, of course, food!

This Atlanta business is serving up much more than coffee — they're serving empowerment and tools for their community to thrive.

For blended families, there's always an extra step involved with or without a pandemic. Children typically spend alternating holidays with their parents depending on the arranged schedule that year. Has it been a hassle? If so, we hope these tips help. 

The brands that helped us make Black Love Summit possible deserve their flowers. Learn about their businesses, shop, and circulate the Black dollar!

If Black women are groomed with high expectations of becoming wives, does that rob us of an opportunity to approach the process with more patience, grace, and flexibility? 

"Wellness is an individual journey that includes lessons, triggers, and traumas. Wellness means not betraying yourself and not going against your morals." –Shelah Marie

Black Love Summit 2023 wasn't just an event, it was an experience that brought couples, singles, and experts together to delve into the complexities of love, communication, and growth.