Kristen Bill Bellamy

It all started in an acting class in the late 90s. Kristen and Bill always ran in the same circles, but they never really talked. However the moment that changed, both of their lives changed forever. How does that spark evolve from a chance meeting to a 19 year marriage with two children? In this 2020 interview, Kristen Bill Bellamy discuss how they both knew that their friendship felt like something more, what it's like trying to navigate a relationship when there are careers involved, and what the couple thinks about the term SUBMISSION. Plus what does the family unit look like when both parents are following their dreams? Get ready to take notes, because Bill and Kristen have some tips to keep us all sane!

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Lori James Strum

When James first spotted Lori they were both driving around in Maryland. He didn't know her name. He just saw two cute girls in a car and made a mental note. How did that turn into a 40 year love story? In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc, Lori and James share the lessons they've learned through dating, marriage and parenthood as they reflect on just how their journey, the ups and the downs, has been worth it all.

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David Tamela Mann

People look at you and think, Oh you got 30 years of marriage. Youve figured everything out. No, there are some things that we are still trying to figure out. David and Tamela first met when they were in their teens, but it was NOT in a relationship capacity. They were just friends, homies, pals. Clearly that didn't last, but it wasn't as simple as friends turned to lovers. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, David and Tamela share how they went from friends to partners to parents and even business partners with the love and humor that they are known for.

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Chris Mattie James

From MySpace to power couple, Chris and Mattie James have been rocking with each other since the early digital age, but they weren't always in each other's Top 8. While the two started off just as friends, they quickly found themselves as something more, and when a prophet foresaw their marriage, Chris knew it was time to propose. However, after a miscarriage, to having a child, and battling the dynamics of depression in a relationship, the communication and foundation was no longer there and the two separated. What brought these two back together? In an amazing story of love, faith and family, this 2018 interview with Chris and Mattie shares the gamut of the highs and lows that come with building a life together and is a true testament to Black Love.

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Jessica Kenny Burns

From meeting at Howard Homecoming in 1997, to dating by 1998, to marriage in 1999, and their first child in 2000, love hit Kenny and Jessica fast. As they will tell you in this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, it wasn't always easy, but it has turned into over 20 years of love and growth. Now as parents and partners in business these two have ALL the wisdom to share about building a beautiful legacy with your spouse.

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Husbands Panel Remixed | Black Love Summit 2022

One time for the fellas of the signature Black Love Summit Husbands panel Fam come out be a fly on the wall and hear from this group of Husbands about what marriage looks like for them The highs the lows the mind reading so weve heard shrug emoji It always a good time when we center our men and their voices and we CANT WAIT to hear from this group Chance Brown Bill Bellamy Adrian Holmes Kenny Burns and our own BlackLove creator Tommy Oliver

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HBCU Moment – Couch Conversations

There nothing like the feeling of community that comes from attending an HBCU and when Black Love founder Codie Elaine Oliver sits down with a few of the guests from this season of Couch Conversations to talk about their experiences it a viiiibe From Howard to Tuskegee FAMU Tennessee State and an honorable mention for Hampton it all love BLACK LOVE

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