Black Love: The Interviews

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Miriam Sternoff McKnight & O'Neal McKnight Apr 22, 2022

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When Miriam first laid eyes on O'Neal he was walking off of an elevator with two large white poodles.... yeah fam, you read that right. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, the two share how their love journey took them from being strangers, to acquaintances, to co-workers, to something more. What were the struggles that came with the blending of two very different cultures and on top of that two very different personalities? Listen in as O'Neal and Miriam share how they have formed their path not only for their relationship, but for their family.

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Elisha Wilson Beach & Michael Beach Apr 15, 2022

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When actor Michael Beach first met his now wife Elisha, neither were looking for anything serious. Michael who was in his 40s had just gotten out of a marriage and had four children. He was using his newfound singleness to live his best life. Elisha, who was in her 20s at the time, was also casually dating and not looking to settle down. However, as time went on and a surprise invitation started to put a relationship in motion. From casual to anything but, Michael and Elisha share it all in this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc.

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Ricky Bell & Amy Correa Bell Apr 08, 2022

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CW: Substance Abuse

Ricky Bell of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe, and his now wife Amy had been running into each other for a while before they were formally introduced via a friend. However, they were nothing more than friends for a very long time. They went on a few dates here and there, but nothing much had sprung from it. It wasn't until a trip to pick up Ricky from the airport where he realized that they were meant to be. Ricky and Amy's love journey was anything but easy. From addiction to infidelity, their love story will have you wondering how they made it. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, Ricky and Amy tell it all and at the end you will understand that they were just meant to be.

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Quincy & Deondray Gossfield Apr 01, 2022

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CW: Domestic Violence

When asked about how their relationship began, Quincy joked that it’s “the longest one night stand in history.” He said their love is a “one night stand that turned into 21 years.” Quincy and Deondray's love journey started as the two men were working closely together on the same set, with Deondray as an actor and Quincy as his special effects make-up artist. At first, they were nothing more than friends, but that relationship quickly changed. Through the ups and the downs, and a very special wedding, their love story is a testament to the ebbs and flows of love. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear just how Quincy and Deondray turned that night into a long-lasting relationship and what hurdles they faced along the way.

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Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Mar 25, 2022

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Kandi first met Todd on the set of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She was (of course) the talent and he was a producer, but everywhere she went Kandi kept hearing about just how cool Todd was. Granted she had no idea who Todd really was, but it was going around the set. After a chance hangout, the two quickly bonded and have been together ever since. Kandi and Todd's love story touches on just about everything, from having to navigate the other's careers, to blended families, handling joint finances, and settling down. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear where they excelled, where they stumbled, and what they hope comes next.

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Isa Rahman & Lizzy Mathis Mar 18, 2022

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Isa and Lizzy initially met while they were both working as models, but their love journey would pull them out of the modeling world and into being entrepreneurs. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Lizzy and Isa share just how soon they knew the other person was "the one" (you'll be surprised). Plus how their growing family shifted their dynamics and had them realizing just what the other person needs.

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Karli Harvey Raymond & Ben Raymond Mar 11, 2022

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While Karli and Ben had been in the same circles for a bit, she never figured that he would be "the one" at first sight. After a few dates and a random sickness in Los Angeles, things were all but determined. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, #teamraymond share what their early long-distance relationship looked like, why marriage counseling was a no-brainer for them, and how their upbringings weighed on their relationship and journey into parenthood.

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Travis & Jackie Greene Mar 04, 2022

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When Travis first met Jackie, she was a college student and he had just graduated. He was an aspiring Gospel singer and she had a love for the Lord. In fact, the one thing that she knew she wanted in a partner, was someone who loved God wholly. Travis checked off that box for her. In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, Jackie and Travis share what the road to marriage looked like, the shift of parenthood, and the foundation of their love.

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Goldie Gabriel-Johnson & Michael Johnson Feb 25, 2022

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Attorneys Goldie and Michael have very different how we met stories, but not because neither of them can remember it, but because it starts at different points. Here's the consensus: they're first conversation was in an out of the way dinner in Atlanta. Listen in to this 2017 interview from Black Love Doc to hear their dating journey. From a break up (or two), to navigating the introduction of a new relationship to an older child, to maintaining a relationship with a newborn Goldie and Michael have been through it! But, they never forgot the foundation of love.

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Lanaya Irvin & Janessa Cox-Irvin Feb 18, 2022

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Janessa would first lay eyes on Lanaya at a finance conference. There was definitely a spark, and due to the intervening of a mutual friend, she was able to actually meet her. The same friend also insisted on putting together a dinner for the three of them. It was from that point that their love story would begin. From dinner and drinks to texts that Lanaya insist were in "the booty call hours" the two would end up finding it hard to picture their lives without the other. Listen to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear how they navigated being queer Black women in the finance space, the bigotry they've faced from strangers and family, and how their love keeps them going.

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