John Wall, who is a father to two young boys, Ace and Amir, offers a candid glimpse into his life off the court.
J. Alphonse Nicholson’s family dynamic has allowed the actor to embrace fatherhood in multifaceted ways, balancing the joys and challenges with grace and love.
Black dads are given superhero status in the upcoming short film “The League of Black and Unlimited Dads,” created in partnership with Walmart and producer/director Carl Jones.
In Father Noir, Eric Bellinger opens up about the joys and challenges of raising his boys and his biggest accomplishment is raising these two young kings.
Devale Ellis is many things to many people — an actor, former NFL wide receiver, mentor — but his most important role is that of a father and husband.
Two years into fatherhood, Rotimi is a burst of love and wisdom. Black fatherhood is often shaped by negative stereotypes, but Black Love’s Father Noir series is here to share a different narrative.
After welcoming four children naturally, Ashley-Nicole is on a mission to empower women to birth naturally without marginalization or minimization.
By equipping our children with the right information, we empower them to make informed, healthy decisions about their bodies and relationships.
Is the “mama’s boy” misunderstood? One writer breaks down how raising her sons has reshaped her thoughts on the complicated term.
For many young Black men, the journey to fatherhood is a rite of passage that reshapes their lives in the most beautiful ways.
Jazzmine Hall is among five inspiring mothers featured in Baby Dove’s Expecting Care campaign, a portrait series that highlights fund recipients who are in various stages of motherhood and pregnancy.
Photographer Carmen Bridgewater blends artistry, empowerment, and advocacy into her work, helping Black mothers feel valued and protected.
Black Love caught up with Justin and Patrice Brim to delve deeper into their journey, unpack their inspirations, and discover what lies ahead for the incredible duo.
Even with a supportive husband and a successful career, my lack of stability when I was pregnant with my first child made me feel like I wasn’t worthy of carrying my second.
Child wellness and nutrition still needs attention, and through farm-to-kid multivitamins, Raffe Healthy Kids is dedicated to improving health for the next generation.
Life was easier before I became a mom, and sometimes I miss it.
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Differences in parenting styles, setting boundaries with your partner’s co-parent, and feeling like an outsider will come — here’s how you can address those challenges.
Although my body has endured so much, it has done amazing things. This acknowledgment provides space for me to positively affirm myself and my body.
Black Love’s Fatherhood Block Party was a celebration that embodied the essence of community!
Yes, I wanted my mom to still love me, but I needed her to love me. I wanted to know that by opening up about this part of my life she could actually love me more fully.
Navigating this beautiful struggle of parenting, we’re still learning and doing the best we can. I’m humbled by my husband's patience and lessons learned daily.
This one’s for the fathers. Consistently being there. Consistently doing the big and small things for and with your babies.
Kellee Stewart wants you to celebrate the journey to parenthood, even if that journey doesn’t look like what you thought it would initially.
“The Crossover” soared as a beautiful portrayal about how Black love is reflected through romance, brotherhood, and parenthood.
Birth mothers, think good healing thoughts of your child, push that love into the earth, and believe it will bring a great harvest. You didn’t raise that child, but you did birth them, take honor in that.
After experiencing so much trauma as a single mother of two, I didn’t feel worthy of love. I thought no one would want me. Now, I’m living the life that I once dreamed about.
Educator and mama of six Charisse Sims gives tips and tricks on how to navigate parenting and get through the hardest job you’ll probably ever have.
For me, being in an interfaith marriage has not as difficult as one would perceive it to be. With the level of love and respect that we have for each other, forcing religion on one another has never been an option
A guide to sex ed books for kids that can help provide answers to their questions and prompt further discussion with parents and caregivers.
If you love your child more than you despise your co-parent, communicating will become second nature.
“I don't think if I hadn’t had that experience, I would be who I am, literally. I wouldn't have the patience that I have. I wouldn't have the love that I have.”
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day behind us, Dr. Ally discussed the "parent wound" with Black Love and how we can explore forgiveness with our parents.
When I think of fatherhood, I look at it from four different perspectives. I view fatherhood through the lenses of a daughter, a sister, a co-parent, and a wife.
Communities are pathways to healing and extended family! These spaces for Black moms are doing that work every day.
Pregnancy isn’t always a happy experience; in fact, women are more at risk of depression while pregnant. Affirmations gave me hope at a time when I was hopeless. I do not know where I would be without them.
There’s always a challenge. But we’re very intentional about prioritizing our marriage and not allowing the stress of parenthood to interfere with our union.
The message behind their videos is more than just cheer stunts. The deeper meaning is daddy always has you.
In "For Better or Worse," married couples share their stories of love, challenge, and resilience. In this feature, we will see how Ivori and Kevin's journey to parenthood challenged their marriage. Yet, in their darkest moment, they found hope in each other.
We all know parenting is hard, especially during these times of remote learning. As I learned to prioritize myself, I became a better mom and a happier wife. I wasn’t as frustrated and tired while interacting with my family.
Sisterhood among Black women often offers our most sacred and safest spaces. From supporting each other as we follow our dreams, to fixing each other’s crowns. In honor of sisterhood, we’re showing love to some of our favorite sister friends.
It's insane how life can change in an instant. December 2017 was the end of my life as I knew it and was the start of a whole new world. Within six months, I went from being a mother of two and holding onto a stagnant relationship, to becoming a fiancée and mothering four children.
At the advanced maternal age of 45, with a previous early delivery, this mother shares her pregnancy journey's ups and downs the second time around.
Saying “I do” meant I understood and willingly accepted my new role as a wife and bonus mom, but did I really?
Here's why this episode of Black Love's "My New BFF" podcast is a must-listen for anyone processing pregnancy and infant loss.
In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr. Soyini Hawkins. During our recent conversation, Dr. Hawkins provided a wealth of education coupled with inspiration and hope for the journey as a womb warrior herself, having dealt with fibroids.
“Black Dads: Beyond Present” showcases four men who talk about everything fatherhood, from how they found out they were going to be dads to figuring out how to parent in a way that’s different from how they were raised.
Father Noir is a visual memoir celebrating Black Fatherhood during the month of June, created by Black Love founder and father of three boys, Tommy Oliver.
As we progress through Black Love Season 5, one of the most heart-wrenching topics is the subject of infertility because for many, growing a family has always been a lifelong dream.
Tika Sumpter, star of "Mixed-ish", talks with Jaleesa Diaz about love, motherhood, and the strength of vulnerability.
In 2013, Susan Toler Carr’s son passed suddenly. Now, she has graciously opened up to Black Love about where she finds comfort and her advice to other grieving moms.
Black women bear the brunt of implicit bias in the medical system and need to learn conditions that may cost them their lives.
Sometimes it requires finding a trained instructor who knows how to whip you into shape.
As more adults are learning and implementing self-love, these practices can now permeate to children as well.
It has less to do with my love for the person I choose to have a baby with and more about if I’m able to handle motherhood — emotionally, financially, and mentally.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, birthing doulas Laurel Gourrier and Danielle Jackson of Birth Stories in Color share insightful information for expecting parents on ways to have a peaceful birthing experience.
"Childbirth is a thin line between life and death." It wasn't until the second pregnancy I began to understand the weight of those words.
In honor of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, this writer shares how her diagnosis became her biggest blessing.
If you’re uncertain about how to have the colorism conversation with your children, one of the best ways to start a healthy dialogue is through reading. Here are 10 book recommendations to help you get started!
Black women often struggle to conceive, and these specialists are aware of this issue. Consider the doctors on this list and remember that you have options as you explore parenthood.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance.
I use the grief I feel to inform my ability to fight with love - because grief is love. And nothing is more potent than love.
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Glenn Robinson III opens up about co-parenting, communication, and the power of therapy for Black men, "We're afraid to be vulnerable."
This husband reflects on the power of loving and respecting your mirror [your wife].
Thinking of becoming a foster parent? Here's what to expect and how the experience forever changed our lives. It wasn't an easy journey, but in the end, it was worth it.
New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson on how children's books can help parents approach complex topics such as racism, body image, and processing grief.
Black Love Creator Codie Elaine Oliver was featured in the Summer 2020 issue of CEOMOM Magazine.
