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Black Love: The Interviews

“Black Love,” from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver, displays “the other side of love that exists, that no one is showing”. Focusing on real couples from all walks of life and celebrity couples, the docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories. The couples talk about how their relationships began, the road to the altar, life after children and all of the other obstacles they may have faced to make their marriages stronger than ever. For the first time, the long form interviews from each couple are being presented with new insights from Codie Elaine Oliver to provide a new experience for those familiar or new to the series.

Copyright: © 2021-2023 Black Love Inc.

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Jessica & Kenny Burns Jun 30, 2023

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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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

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Chris & Mattie James Jun 23, 2023

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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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

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@blacklove on Instagram

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Kristen & Bill Bellamy Jun 16, 2023

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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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

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Jack & Tené Manning Mar 31, 2023

From kickin' it with mutual friends at house parties to catching flights across the country to spend romantic nights together. In this 2014 interview, Jack and Tené Manning discuss how their platonic friendship reconnected and blossomed into the start of a beautiful black love story.

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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

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Lori & James Strum Mar 03, 2023

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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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on Twitter

David & Tamela Mann Feb 10, 2023

“People look at you and think, ‘Oh you got 30 years of marriage. You’ve 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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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Willard Hill & Quan Lateef-Hill Oct 28, 2022

Quan and Will's love story begins at dorms of Howard University. Will, returning to school after Hurricane Katrina changes his plans needed some cash on his laundry card, and well, he sort of took Quans... It was a misunderstanding! But from there, the journey begins. Quan and Will's story at face value seem like a tale of "opposites attract" but it's really about compromise, communication, support and love. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear how Quan and Will have made their love truly about partnership and valuing each other.

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Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won’t forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit. The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info.

Salli Richardson-Whitfield & Dondré Whitfield Oct 21, 2022

“We really figured out a way to compromise and be the strong people that we are without having to control each other.”

When Dondré and Salli first met, they were work friends. They were actors and Dondré had suggested Salli for a role. Plus they were both in relationships. Honestly, there were a lot of reasons as to why they wouldn't get together. Which is why when this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc came to be it all seemed meant to be. Salli and Dondré had been together for over twenty years and married for 17 of them, so they have A LOT of advice for those of us trying to find our way in this love game. Listen in as they share how they have found how to make it work for them, how manhood and roles shaped their relationship, and how talking about sex keeps them engaged with each other.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations! This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App
Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!

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Black Love Presents: Man to Man - A Black Love Wellness Series Oct 07, 2022

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, self-love, finance, nutrition; these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights & lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life will remain constant. Man to Man serves as a platform for men to get real-life insight directly from notable, successful men who lead with the honesty and vulnerability that Black Love is known for.

Toxic masculinity. What is it? Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword? We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms, but especially centered around being Black men: Karega Bailey, artist, educator, and angel father, and King Jay Barnett, author, speaker, and mental health therapist. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is “how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men”? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere, and this is a great start with two phenomenal men.

Make sure you show Karega and Jay love on ig @karegabailey and @kingjaybarnett

Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations! This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App
Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!

Connect with us:

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Shavon & Jaime Nieto Sep 30, 2022

“When you love someone and decide to spend your life as one, your dreams and goals are now shared, so when an injury or hardship comes, it hits you both. But if you focus on your love, you’ll find a way to get through, and, if need be, create new goals together.” – Shevon Nieto

When Shavon first encountered Jaime it was at a track meet. They were both Olympians and he had just won his heat and she thought he was cute. Fast forward 4 years later to another track meet at UCLA and Jaime would ask Shavon out to dinner. They were inseparable ever since. It wouldn't be until years later when a terrible accident would put their love to a test. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Shavon and Jaime share what they learned about love through hardships, shifting one's goals, and how love truly is the foundation to it all.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations! This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App
Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

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Kevin & Melissa Fredericks Sep 23, 2022

When Kevin first laid eyes on Melissa in on the first day of 11th grade in Ms. Chapman’s U.S. History class he knew he wanted to shoot his shot. He didn't, but he did at least start a friendship, and they've been in each other's lives ever since. They were dating before the end of the school year, went to college together, and married before they had their degrees. It all seemed so easy for them. It wasn't until a fundamental shift in Melissa's family dynamic changed her entire outlook on marriage paired with Kev's rising comedy career, that the couple found themselves on a new marriage journey themselves. In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc Kevin and Melissa share what love lessons they have learned in their 20 year relationship journey.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations! This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, dropping on the Black Love+ App Tuesday, September 27th!
Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!

Connect with us:

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Kathy & Luther Freeman Sep 16, 2022

Some might say that Kathy and Luther's love journey started after a chance meeting in a food court in 2014, but it isn't exactly that simple. It wouldn't be until after a divorce and a re-kindling that these to would start their life’s purpose together. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc as Luther and Kathy discuss what they purpose meant to them, how they navigate life love, and business together, and what they hope is coming on the horizon.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network!

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

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David & Julie Arnold Sep 09, 2022

David and Julie first met at a party of a mutual friend, but one could say it was on from there. They were engaged one year later in 2002. Married in 2003. Pregnant in 2004, Welcomed their first daughter in 2005. Pregnant again in 2006, and welcomed their second daughter in 2007. And as they would tell it then the hard part began! David was juggling marriage, family and his day job of being a nurse and his dream of being a comedian. Julie was a working mother, dancer, and they were struggling! In this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc, David and Julie share why they didn't give up on each other in the touch times with the truth humor and honestly that only these two can.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network!

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

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Codie & Tommy Oliver Sep 02, 2022

Codie and Tommy's love story begins at the Toronto Film festival while she was a working as a camera rep and he was presenting his feature film debut. We're not going to get into the details of who was hitting on who or who Googled who (that's why y'all gotta listen to the interview!) but the two hit it off and from there things moved FAST.

One month after Codie met Tommy, they discussed this idea to create a place where Black love stories live. That was fall 2013 and they started filming Black Love in fall 2014. They were engaged. They married in 2015, and in this 2016 interview for Black Love Doc they were about to become first time parents!

Listen to not only where they stood at this point in their marriage journey, but in their partnership as entrepreneurs, business partners, and filmmakers.

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Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network!

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

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@blacklovedoc on Twitter

DeWanda Wise & Alano Miller Aug 19, 2022

Raise your hand if you found the love of your life at a "Love Lockdown" party! Okay we didn't really know what exactly a Love Lockdown party was either, but apparently they were big in 2009 and it's where DeWanda and Alano's love story begins. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, the couple share just how that first meeting would end in a marriage just three (!) months later. What does a relationship look like once you've said I do after such a short period of time? Plus, what other famous Black couple have they been compared to?

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Starr & Bart Scott Aug 12, 2022

When Starr first heard about Bart it was while she was on a date with someone else. When that date didn't go as planned, she was quickly set up with Bart. But look, she was 19, good looking, and wasn't trying to waste her time. So when 18 year old Bart came to the door the first thing Starr said asked is if he was ugly, cause she wasn't going to open the door if he was ugly. Needless to say, Starr opened the door, and from that moment Bart knew that she was going to be his wife. However, the road to love wasn't just that simple. Bart was unfaithful. A lot. And even as his star started to rise and he thought he was ready to rise with it, he wouldn't. How did their marriage make it through every instance of turmoil? Listen as Star and Bart share their journey in this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

Connect with us:

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Tony & Brittany Ingram Aug 05, 2022

When Tony first met Brittany in November 2011 he joked that she would be his wife. It was a weird joke coming from the Navy man who was heading out on an 8 month tour, but he seemed pretty sure of it. While he was right, it sure wasn't a direct shot to the wedding alter for these two. It would be two years (!) before they would even begin to date, and even then their relationship would be anything but traditional. Listen to this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc as Brittany and Tony share how they met, how they ended up engaged before they were even in a relationship, and how faith and friendship has been the cornerstone of keeping their love strong.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

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Rebecca King-Crews & Terry Crews Jul 29, 2022

When Terry first met Rebecca she was a single mom and he was a sophomore in college. She thought he was a little corny, and he wasn't sure he was all in to be the man in her life. So how did this lead to 29 years of marriage? Well, it wasn't without its struggles. Terry was struggling. He was battling a secret addiction that almost tore them apart. Listen to this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc to hear their love journey, and how their love for each other, and their trust in God kept them together.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us every Saturday at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

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Wendell Ellis Sr. & Paula Bryant-Ellis Jul 22, 2022

There's just something special about 35+ years of marriage, and Wendell and Paula are the perfect example of this. Having met in high school and going from strangers to married with a newborn in the span of a couple years, Wendell and Paula's love story is a whole journey. What is it like to go from teenage sweethearts to a military family? Are there any regrets or changes they would have made in retrospect? In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, Wendell and Paula share what it was like for them figuring out this love thing, and what they have learned about themselves and their relationship along the way.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on July 23rd at 10p/9c on the OWN Network or for free on the Black Love+ app presented by Target to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Michael Davis Sr. & Debbie Davis Jul 15, 2022

When Mike and Debbie first met in the mid 70s in Philly, they were 14. He and his brother would come around and play rough and Debbie didn't care for any of it. However, Mike was persistent, he kept coming around and the two young lovebirds dated. That was short lived as they split and Mike enlisted in the military. From there, the two would once again find their way back to each other and into the MOVE organization. After an encounter with police, Mike and Debbie would find themselves in prison for what would eventually be 40 years. How did they find their way back to each and how did they keep their love going through it all? Mike and Debbie share those stories and more in this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Brandi Sellerz-Jackson & Jon Jackson Jul 08, 2022

Brandi and Jon first met in college and from there the rest was...work. They were teenagers when they met and the fact that they were so young found its way into their relationship going forward. As grief made their way into their lives, secrets they were holding found their way out. In this 2019 interview for Black Love Doc, Brandi and Jon share how their marriage journey has been more than just the good times, but a true story of how accountability and healing are necessary to make a relationship work.

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This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Mykelti Williamson & Sondra Spriggs Jun 24, 2022

Mykelti and Sondra's love story starts with a blind date that actually never really happened. It actually is with a lot of dates that never happened. So how did a series of missed connections lead to 22 year (in 2019) of marriage? Mykelti and Sondra share it all from the beginning, to how their marriage almost didn't happen, to what led them to where they are today. It's a story of perseverance, faith, and of course love.

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This July the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc.

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Pamela & Rev. M. Shea Jackson Jun 17, 2022

The Jacksons' love story starts in a club off of Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles in 1976. He was recently out of the Marine Corps, she had just made her way to Los Angeles. From courting to marriage, their 34 year (at the time of this interview) marriage has had its ups and downs. However, theirs is a love story of compromise and commitment.

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Looking for more podcasts to listen to? The Black Love Podcast Network is the premier home for authentically Black conversations, and the best place to find all of them is on Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!

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Introducing: Parenting for the Culture Jun 10, 2022

Education eases fears. When we’re given a road map and taught how to use it, we have more confidence in reaching our destination without getting lost. Meet Charisse Sims! A wife, early childhood educator, and mama of 6. Parenting for the Culture is a podcast that will serve as your road map to parenting; giving us the back alleys and back doors that aren’t shared in your typical parenting education, and personal development classes. This show will focus on finding common threads between success stories on how to fulfill our hopes as parents. Charisse knows parenting is hard, especially as we try to unlearn some of the things we learned from our parents. But we’re going to learn and grow together.

New Episodes of Parenting for the Culture release every Sunday! Make sure you follow and subscribe to never miss an episode.

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Looking for more podcasts to listen to? The Black Love Podcast Network is the premier home for authentically Black conversations, and the best place to find all of them is on Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!

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Rashad Burgess & Oliver Clyde Allen III Jun 03, 2022

When Oliver first met Rashad at conference in 1999 he couldn't help but notice how attractive he was. Who knew that would be the spark that would lead to a (at the time) 14 year marriage. In this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc, Oliver and Rashad share how their love story began, how they navigated being in the Church while being openly gay men, marriage and more. Rashad and Oliver share just what they love about each other AND what becoming a family has looked like for them.

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Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!

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Eileen & Tracy Gray May 27, 2022

"Love should be easy like Sunday morning." In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc, Tracy and Eileen drop all the gems. From their first date story (someone may have been on a date with another person), to their dating story these two really have found bliss in their journey. Listen in as they share it all, from growing as a blended family, to the tips they believe make it all work, and everything that helped strengthen their over 30 years of marriage.

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Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!

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Monet & Clarence Daniels May 20, 2022

When Monet and Clarence sat down for this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc they had been married for 46(!) years. However, we start at the very beginning when the two were just students at Bowling Green State University. From a surprise meeting, to their eventual marriage, Monet and Clarence share what they have learned along their journey and what has helped them make it alonf the way.

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Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on Black Love+ . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation!

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Carmen & Michael Hopson May 13, 2022

Carmen and Michael first met when they were both in highschool, and while they knew each other nothing really came from it. They sort of stayed in the same circles as both attended the other's wedding, but there was no sign that their love was in the cards. It wasn't until they had both separated from their spouses that their love story would begin. Listen to this 2016 interview for Black Love Doc to hear just what brought Michael and Carmen back into each other's lives, what dating in their 30s (and for Carmen as a single mother) looked like, and how the church ended up being the foundation of their new life together.

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Diann Valentine & Damon Haley May 06, 2022

When Diann first met Damon in 1995 it wasn't by chance. Damon's friends were insisting that he had to meet her. Now, it wasn't love at first sight or anything like that. What did come from it was a great friendship. Diann was a single mom and entrepreneur who was really trying to get things off the ground, plus every guy she found herself dating wasn't passing her test. At the end of it she would always want someone like Damon but not Damon. So how did this friendship lead to marriage? Listen in to this 2017 interview for Black Love Doc to hear the whole story.

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Kakia & Adonis Prasad Apr 29, 2022

When Kakia and Adonis first met it was in a shared lunch space at the Google offices. A virtual friend request would soon turn to romance. In this 2015 interview for Black Love Doc Adonis and Kakia share what the path has looked like for them, how each other's family dynamics played in their relationship, and their tips for making it last.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson Feb 11, 2022

From radio to real estate Egypt and Mike's love journey has been anything but typical. Egypt had a hard time trusting Mike and Mike never gave up on trying to affirm Egypt. From problems with exes, to the building of a family, to working together, Egypt and Mike have found ways to navigate it all. Even though it isn't perfect, their love has guided them through every trial and tribulation. Listen in to this 2018 interview from the third season of Black Love Doc to hear just how these two managed to get to (at the time) 14 years of marriage.

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Todd & Alicia Taylor Dec 10, 2021

Todd and Alicia's 30 year love story started while they were both in high school. Todd just saw Alicia and knew he had to get to know her. After a brief dating period the two would quickly get married. However at 21 and 19 years old, neither truly knew what being married meant. Todd and Alicia had very different ideas as to what marriage looked like for them. These differences quickly lead to infidelity. Infidelity has the ability to ruin people's lives, and, the fallout from Todd's cheating turned out to be deadly. Things got much worse before they got better. How did this couple get through some of the most devastating events anyone could experience to renewing their vows? In this 2017 interview Todd and Alicia share everything from their marriage, affairs, divorce and more.

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April and Troy Lawrence Dec 03, 2021

CW: Abuse, Drug Use.

This episode deals with heavy topics as noted in the content warning. Please do not listen to this episode if you find either of those topics triggering.

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April and Troy come from very different backgrounds. Troy was heavily involved in the drug game while April was involved in church. Even when everyone tried to convince April to give up on Troy, before and during marriage, she stayed with him because of her faith in God. Outside of Troy's affiliation with the drug life, the two also struggled with infidelity and abuse. However, knowing that there was a reason God had placed April in Troy's life, that was enough for her to keep fighting for the relationship and eventually Troy gained his own relationship with God. The Lawrence's also discuss the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 while living in Louisiana and how that was an added stressor on the relationship and their family dynamic as a whole. Though they've been through a lot, they somehow continue to find a way to push forward.

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Shirley & Bernard Kinsey Nov 26, 2021

Shirley and Bernard's love journey started in 1963 in the height of the civil rights movement while they were both students at FAMU. Bernard always jokes that he an Shirley came together as she was getting out of jail. Both were active in the movement, but that was only a part of the story. In a love story that spans over half a century, the Kinseys share what eventually put them on the path to success, what sacrifices needed to be made along the way, and how art became surprisingly important to their enterprise.

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Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Nov 19, 2021

Richard and Tina have been friends for many years, each in there own marriages for majority of their friendship. When the marriage came to an end, Tina was in a place where she didn't know if she could find love again. Years had gone by and after rekindling their friendship, Richard and Tina started dating and eventually tied the knot. Tina struggled with living for everyone except herself. A lesson both Tina and Richard took from their experiences with love is that they had to first fall in love with themselves as individuals before securing love with another partner. Tina expresses how Richard helped her to feel alive again. Also, the two discuss how their marriage works since they both are alpha individuals and touch on the blending of their families.

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Styles P and Adjua Styles Nov 12, 2021

When it comes to the love story of Styles P and his wife Adjua, it's holds true that opposites attract. Adjua met Styles P while he was recording in the studio and from that moment they started a relationship that lasted 10 years before marriage. Over time, the two discovered that a difference in perspective does not have to cause a rift within the marriage. Their marriage hit a rough patch when infinitely took place, however, learning to communicate effectively and becoming better listeners is what helped the two to grow in their marriage.

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Rev Run & Justine Simmons Nov 05, 2021

When Justine first met Rev Run they were both teenagers. He was performing at a Kurtis Blow concert and Justine and her friends went backstage to meet him. After a memorable evening, Justine reached out to Rev (who was just Joseph at the time) and while they talked for a bit, they eventually both went their separate ways. Who knew that years later the two would reunite and their passion for the church, and love for each other would guide them both down this new journey. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Rev Run and Justine share what a relationship meant when ensuring that God was number one, how Justine navigated coming back into Rev's life after he had a divorce, and what being on a reality show meant to them. Rev and Justine's 20+ year marriage is a testament to what it means to truly be in a partnership.

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Kirk and Tammy Franklin Oct 29, 2021

In this 2017 interview Kirk and Tammy Franklin tell us the story of how they met and what it was like to combine not only their perspectives on what they wanted their marriage to look like, but their parenting styles as well. Throughout their love story, the Franklins noticed that they were somehow always a part of each other's lives and with Kirk being a minister of music, he picked up on those signs from God which led the two to marriage. Plus the couple shares a key aspect of their relationship and advises others to do the same within their relationships as a way to continue the love and longevity.

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Ryan Michelle Bathe & Sterling K. Brown Oct 22, 2021

Actors Sterling K Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe almost seemed destined to be together. They were born in the same hospital, grew up in the same city, ended up at the same university for undergrad and grad school! So how exactly did their love story come to be? Listen to this 2018 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how two people who did not go to school for acting, ended up being play mates (haha), what made Sterling almost walk away, and how Ryan's family had her questioning her love.

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Devale & Khadeen Ellis Oct 15, 2021

Devale and Khadeen have known of each other since they were kids. However, it wasn't until they were both getting ready to depart to college that either of them, well Khadeen, made the first move. Devale and Khadeen have been riding hard for each other ever since, and there have been some low lows. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, the Ellises share everything that made them, well, them. The good, the bad, and the brutally honest. But at the end of the day, it's just another amazing story of love.

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Tamia & Grant Hill Oct 08, 2021

The one and only Anita Baker was the original matchmaker in Grant and Tamia's love story. It was during a reception for Isiah Thomas where Ms. Baker would start inquiring as to why Grant was single. She would soon do the same to Tamia at the Lady of Soul Awards. From there the two would have another chance meet-up via a phone call and soon the two were dating. From red-eye flights from Detroit to LA, to battling injury and illness, Grant and Tamia's story is a true testament to love. Listen in to this 2017 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear not only their journey, but how they continue to evolve as a couple.

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Don & Tanya Barnett Sep 24, 2021

Don first met Tanya while she was working in a medical office. He was there for a visit, but was smitten by Tanya. Don insists Tanya was being fresh with him, Tanya insists she was just doing her job. From sickness, to emotional cheating, military deployment, and homelessness Tanya and Don's relationship has been through it all. All the while, they kept finding ways to make themselves better for each other. In this interview from the second season of Black Love Doc, Don and Tanya share what it took to make it through every hurdle with a growing and continued love and commitment for each other.

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Rai & Shaun King Sep 17, 2021

The first time Shaun saw Rai they were teenagers in Sunday school. He was 16 and she was 15 and they were both dating someone else, but they knew that they had a crush on each other. Neither of them could have predicted being together for the rest of their lives. How did Rai and Shaun go from a first date at a Taco Bell, to college sweethearts, to college parents? What did they do to weather every bump in the road together and how did things change as Shaun became one of the most famous faces in the activist space? In this 2018 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Rai and Shaun recall all the biggest moments in their life long relationship and how they have managed to come out on the other side of every conflict more in love with each other.

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Aaron Ross & Sanya Richards-Ross Sep 10, 2021

2x Super Bowl Champion Aaron Ross and Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross first met as students at the University of Texas-Austin. While we wouldn't call it love at first sight, it was definitely like at first sight! 17 year old Sanya wasn't going to take any chances. She walked up to Aaron and asked him out on a date and the rest was history. Listen to this 2017 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how Aaron and Sanya navigated pro athlete careers, when they knew it was the right time to get married, and what life looked like for them after retirement. This couple is a true example of the ever evolving nature of love.

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Ciara Whaley & Steven Caple Jr Sep 03, 2021

Film director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr was first introduced to costume designer Ciara Whaley through a photo her cousin showed him. It was 2004 and they were both in high school at the time, but he knew two things: first, she was baaad. Second, he had to find a way to meet her. Their love story would begin after a chance meeting in driving school, and has been a wrap ever since. Between college, grad school, and burgeoning careers, Ciara and Steven always found a way to make it work. Listen in to this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how they managed to keep the love alive.

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Glynn & Jo-Ann Turman Aug 27, 2021

In 1982 21 year old Jo-Ann Turman was sitting in Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles eating a combo number 9 when 34 year old actor Glynn Turman first laid eyes on her. Jo-Ann knew exactly who Glynn was, but also thought that he was a married man and wanted nothing to do with him. After Glynn set the record straight (in an unforgettable way) Jo-Ann knew he was the one. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Glynn and Jo-Ann get candid about the lessons they learned about partnership, why it took ten years before Glynn wanted to commit to a marriage, and why they've been able to make it all these years.

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Rebecca & Jai Crouch-Pelham Aug 20, 2021

Rebecca and Jai first met while Rebecca was a student at Howard University and while they never dated, they always seemed to find themselves in the same circles. 10 years would pass and chance meeting at a pool party would bring them back into each other's lives. After one long brunch later, Jai and Rebecca would find themselves talking to each other every single day. Listen in to this interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear Jai and Rebecca's love story from first date, to proposal, and through pregnancy.

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Rochelle Aytes & CJ Lindsey Aug 13, 2021

When actors Rochelle and CJ first met in 1998 it was just in passing as two students attending the same college in New York. Their love story wouldn't truly begin until over a decade later when they would reconnect in Los Angeles as they both were pursuing their dreams. An overly awkward first date didn't make the situation any easier. After CJ realized he wasn't ready to jump into a new relationship, the two parted ways once again. Flash forward to 2014 and CJ is finally ready to get back into the dating scene, but there was only one person he was really interested in: Rochelle. In this 2017 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc, Rochelle and CJ share everything that transpired from there and the trials that would come up along the way.

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Julie & Mark Threats Aug 06, 2021

Mark and Julie met in the church but Julie wasn't paying any attention to Mark. Both were coming back to the church and both really wanted to be married after they had experienced failed marriages. After two years, and a ride in an old '65 Cadillac, Julie and Mark would start dating. Their early relationship was uneventful, but Mark was hiding a secret. He would preach on Sundays but when he was not preaching he would live a whole other life. He had a drinking problem, a weed problem, a cocaine problem, he was a womanizer, and even though Julie knew he had struggles in the past, she had no idea that Mark was still living this secret life; a secret life that would continue under her nose for five years until a health scare would force him out into the open. Julie would make a list of requirements that she would hand to Mark as conditions to her staying in the marriage. Through faith, counseling and love they were able to continue forward and would find a new purpose in counseling other couples who find themselves in the troubles that they once endured.

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Taj & Eddie George Jul 30, 2021

When they first met neither Eddie nor Taj were ordinary people. Eddie was a star running back for The Ohio State University and Taj was 1/3 of R&B group SWV. Their first meeting in 1994 Taj didn't give Eddie the time of day. Their second meeting in 1995 didn't fair much better. What did it take for these two to finally come together and what hardships came along the way? In this 2017 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc, Taj and Eddie share how a pro NFL star and a music sensation led to a long term long distance relationship, what pushed them to get married, and how hard it was for them to navigate their new marriage and pregnancy together while keeping their professional dreams alive.

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Danelle Wilson & Bobby Dudo Jul 23, 2021

When Bobby and Danelle first met in 1984 they both were smitten with each other. Even though they were both only 19, they knew that the love they shared was something special. However, their relationship would come to a screeching halt when Bobby's father found out that his son, a white man, was dating a Black woman. Soon after that, Bobby and Danelle separated despite them both still very much in love with the other. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Bobby and Danelle share not only how they coped, but how after 27 years (and the help of social media) they eventually found their way back to each other.

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Gillian & Michael Jai White Jul 16, 2021

When actors Gillian White and Michael Jai White first met at a party they knew that they liked each other but neither were ready to pursue a relationship. Instead the two would become friends and would keep in touch throughout the years. In this 2018 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc, Michael shares how an unfortunate experience with a nighttime cold medicine would be the catalyst to their relationship. Plus the couple gives insight into just what made this union special and different from their previous relationships.

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LaDonna & D.L. Hughley Jul 09, 2021

When D.L. first laid eyes on LaDonna he knew that he was going to marry her, but first he had to convince her to talk to him. From their early beginnings working at the LA Times to his rise in comedy and the building of their family, nothing has come easily or without conflict. In this 2018 interview from the second season of Black Love D.L. and LaDonna open up about D.L.'s infidelity, raising their children, and how their commitment to each other has kept them together through it all.

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Robin Africa & Mike Africa Jr. Jun 25, 2021

Mike and Robin met each other in their childhoods and neither could stand the other. So how did that turn into a long lasting marriage? In this never broadcast 2017 interview, Robin and Mike share what it was like growing up with each other but never really knowing each other, the MOVE organization, and how Mike's parent's being in prison since he was born affected his parenting.

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Vanessa & Chris Spencer Jun 18, 2021

When is the time to walk away and when is the time to commit? Vanessa knew that she liked Chris, but he wasn't ready to commit. How did their early days of working together blossom into a (at the time) 10 year marriage? In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc Vanessa and Chris share their love story and the ups and downs that come with cultivating a successful marriage.

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Melissa & Allessandra Bradley-Burns Jun 11, 2021

When Melissa and Allessandra first met at Georgetown, they didn't care for each other. Little did they know that their paths were destined to cross again. Years later Allessandra and Melissa would find themselves working for the same non-profit and 6 hours plus 175 questions would (unbeknownst to them) be the beginning of their relationship. From the adjustments that come with being a blended family, to navigating the world (and its legalities) as a same-sex couple, this couple has been through a whirlwind. Through it all they have found a way to continuously support each other and reaffirm that they are "all in".

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Louis & Gayle Wyatt May 28, 2021

When Gayle first met Louis, she wanted nothing to do with him because he wasn't coming at her right. However after a year of Louis' persistence ( and fixing his approach) Gayle was willing to give him a shot. Who knew then that this couple would be still in love with each other over 50 years later. In this 2017 never aired interview of Black Love, the Wyatts share everything from the meet, to the hard times, and everything in between.

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Danielle & Hasani Pettiford May 21, 2021

"When you are in your purpose, things begin to unfold." A 10 dollar contribution started what would lead to a marriage and four beautiful daughters. In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Hasani and Danielle share the details of how early on in the relationship Hasani's work and travel had Danielle feeling a certain type of way. As Hasani puts it they went from "soulmates, to rolemates, to roommates". Listen in to hear how they got past it and what other tribulations happened along the way.

Andre & Latoya Brown May 14, 2021

When Andre first met Latoya, he thought his chance was over before it started. In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, the Browns tell us how their chance meeting at work turned into a relationship. How do they keep their relationship strong and what exactly are the "3 Ls"?

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Susan & Darrell Carr May 07, 2021

Susan and Darrell had a chance meeting over a shared love of antiques. Having met later in life, both Susan and Darrell knew they were headed towards marriage and parenthood. However after their son, Justin, suddenly died Susan and Darrell had to come to terms with what their shared life meant without their son. This 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love is a true testament to the power of love.

Diane Houslin & Jason Wiley Apr 30, 2021

Diane and Jason first met while working on the reality show "Making the Band" and neither had any intention of dating each other. While their journey starts there, the road to marriage wasn't so simple. What do you do when one person wants to get married and the other is indifferent? How do you address differences in family dynamic? Listen to this 2016 interview with Jason and Diane tell their story (you can pick which version is right) and learn how they navigated those very issues.

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Donna & Paul Montgomery Apr 23, 2021

When Donna first met Paul at a summer camp, she didn't realize what was in store for them. Paul, who was 23 at the time, was divorced, and had three kids. The two quickly started a relationship that would be tested for 30 years. From divorce to prison, Donna and Paul's love has been tested time and time again. But it was that love for each other, and their strength in religion that helped them navigate through it. This 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc shows that it's the ups and the downs, and all of the imperfections that truly make a relationship perfect.

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Akadius & Tamra Berry Apr 16, 2021

In this interview from 2016, Akadius and Tamra let us know about the first time they had a real conversation (spoiler alert: they were on a double date with other people!) From long distance to law school, this couple had to put in real work and effort to keep their love strong. Listen as Tamra explains why her wedding, while not her initial vision ended up being a perfect metaphor for marriage. Plus, Akadius tells us how April Fools pranks became a tradition until one of them took it too far (take a guess...)

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Neil Brown Jr. & Catrina Robinson Brown Apr 09, 2021

In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Neil Brown Jr. and Catrina Robinson Brown share how their love story went from a school yard crush to marriage. However, their story wasn't immediately happily ever after. The inexperience of youth tied to the trials and tribulations of infidelity led to a situation where the couple had to buckle down and decide "is this worth it?"

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Erica Campbell & Warryn Campbell Apr 02, 2021

In this 2016 interview Erica and Warryn Campbell tell us how they first met, and what it was like dating at 20 and 23 versus their relationship at that time. Get insights from the Campbells on the difference of "love" and being "in love". Plus the couple shares their perspectives on what love truly means; from the good to the bad. And how the two found a way to find the love and trust again after infidelity.

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Ashley Chea & Bryan Chea Mar 26, 2021

Ashley Chea and Bryan Chea have been through it all. In this 2016 interview from the 1st Season of Black Love we hear how Ashley did everything in her power to not date Chea. Things did not get easier for the pair after they started dating and upon the arrival of their first daughter. Ashley and Chea share how each other's cultures shaped the early formation of their relationship, how navigating each other's family dynamics proved to be a bigger challenge than expected and how they navigated through it to get to the point where they both were happy.

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Vanessa Bell Calloway & Anthony Calloway Mar 19, 2021

Vanessa Bell Calloway and Anthony Calloway were both sure in what they wanted, but both had careers that they had to navigate to try to make everything work. In this 2015 interview from the 1st Season of Black Love we hear from Coming To America's own Vanessa Bell Calloway and her husband Anthony as share how being each other's backbones helped them navigate the tough times, how it takes two to argue, and their advice to young folks in love.

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Edwina Findley & Kelvin Dickerson Mar 12, 2021

Welcome to Black Love: The Interviews! When Codie and Tommy sat down with Kelvin and Edwina in 2015, the couple had only been married for almost three years. It would be hard to believe because they were so in tune with each other. There was one thing that stuck out to that Edwina said. That was “to trust God’s timing” and their relationship and this interview shows just that. After all the breakups and getting back together they did, you just have to believe that they made it back to each other just as they were supposed to.

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Shanice & Flex Alexander Mar 05, 2021

Welcome to Black Love: The Interviews! This 2015 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc was one of the standouts of the season. Listen as Shanice and Flex Alexander tell us everything from how they met to how they made it through the toughest time of their relationship.

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Aonika Laurent & Sean Patrick Thomas Feb 26, 2021

Welcome to Black Love: The Interviews! In this 2015 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Aonika Laurent and Sean Patrick Thomas tell us how their relationship almost didn't come to be, how parenthood was almost out of reach, and how they made it through it all in light and love.

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict & Cory Hardrict Feb 19, 2021

Welcome to Black Love: The Interviews! In this 2015 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Cory Hardrict invite us to learn about how their love story began, what their relationship has evolved over 15 years, and how being each other's biggest fans have helped hold them together.

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Viola Davis & Julius Tennon Feb 12, 2021

Welcome to Black Love: The Interviews! In this 2016 interview from the first season of Black Love Doc, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon invite us to learn about how their love story began, what being committed in marriage means for them and the greatest lessons learned during their marriage.

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Introducing Black Love: The Interviews Feb 05, 2021

“Black Love,” from filmmakers Codie Elaine Oliver and Tommy Oliver, displays “the other side of love that exists, that no one is showing”. Focusing on real couples from all walks of life and celebrity couples, the docu-series shares honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy always-true love stories. The couples talk about how their relationships began, the road to the altar, life after children and all of the other obstacles they may have faced to make their marriages stronger than ever. For the first time, the long form interviews from each couple is being presented with new insights from Codie Elaine Oliver to provide a new experience for those familiar or new to the series.

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