FAMILY ROMANCE AND BEL AIR with Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, and Simone Joy Jones

A moderated conversation about establishing romantic relationships in your life and the role friendship plays in dating, fostering new connections & exploring the lines between affection & intimacy.

Fatherhood is Black love and it is one half of one of the most critical relationships we have in our lives. Whether you had a great dad, no dad at all, whether your parents were in the same house or not, once you become a father, you have to decide what that looks like for you and these speakers take that journey very seriously.

The fi;m, She Taught Love, celebrates life and love in complex and intimate ways. Hear about it directly from its leading lady.

The Mamas recorded live from the Black Love Summit in Los Angeles, jumping into a candid conversation about the importance of building communities where you can be seen and heard, especially during the journey of motherhood. From Melanie entering the music business without any pre-existing relationships, to Felicia and Ashley being the first of their friends to have babies, and Codie desire to explore Black love, the four of them discuss pressing past fear and anxiety to create what they seek.

Presented in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, the Black Love Summit hosted TV personality and podcaster Kamie Crawford, author and founder of We The Urban Willie Greene, and EMMY-winning director of the upcoming Megan Thee Stallion In Her Words, Nneka Onuorah, in conversation with psychologist Raquel C. Martin. Vulnerability is the willingness to show up and be seen when you can’t control the outcome. That can be scary, but for these creatives, tapping into their vulnerability and sharing who they are fully has been a gift and an inspiration to all of us.

We are barreling toward one of the most important elections of our generation and it’s time we understand that voting is not simply a right our ancestors fought for, but a demonstration of their love and an act of love for us today. It's in our hands now and this conversation between actress, producer, and author Kerry Washington and the always-honest journalist Jemele Hill should help to keep us informed, empowered, and feeling positive during this time.