Original title
Black Love
Released
8/29/2017
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
6
Number of episodes
33
Love stories from the black community explore the secrets behind successful marriages.
Love stories from the black community explore the secrets behind successful marriages. First up: the nine couples recall the often-imperfect moment they entered each other's lives.
Nine couples share stories about the early hurdles that could have ended their relationships and describe with jaw-dropping honesty just what it took to stay together. Guests include: Viola Davis, Edwina Findley, Tia Mowry, Chris Spencer and more.
Seven couples share the darkest times in their relationships; from one tragic event that changed everything, to working together through years of turmoil, they discuss how they managed to stay together.
Viola Davis says many people pass up the long haul and choose the young and vibrant things over the natural changes that come with time; couples offer advice for people at the beginning of their journey to lifelong love.
Black Love highlights love stories from the black community and seek to answer the burning question, What is the secret to making a marriage work? Husband-and-wife filmmakers Codie and Tommy Oliver present real, honest, emotional and sometimes cringe-worthy love stories from some of the most successful people in business and entertainment as well as everyday couples.
Couples remember meeting their soul mates and recount the twists and turns of their relationships; couples recall challenges and triumphs as their love evolves into, successful, long-lasting marriages.
Whether it's a forbidden workplace romance or talking on the phone for a month before meeting in person, "Black Love" couples share the stories that marked the beginning of their life-long love.
Couples reflect on their anything-but-direct journeys to marriage, and the hard lessons they needed to learn about abstinence, non-exclusivity, long-distance relationships and dealing with another person's baggage before they could make a commitment.
"Black Love" couples share their experiences from the true tests of marriage, from experiences with drug abuse, pornography addiction, depression from a miscarriage and more.
"Black Love" couples get real about personality differences, pet peeves and how they handle arguments when a spouse is not on the same page. Featuring Salli Richardson & Dondre Whitfield, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker, David & Pamela Mann and more.
Couples discuss how children change marriage. From traditional to blended families, they share stories about the challenges of making each other a priority while raising a family. Featuring Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson, David & Julie Arnold and more.
"Black Love" couples discuss how they came to really know their spouse through their past traumas and how they used these moments to strengthen their marriages. Featuring Tommicus Walker & LeToya Luckett-Walker, Salli & Dondre Whitfield and more.
Couples discuss the intersection of work and love lives, and roles at home. They admit that knowing when to turn off the business brain and transition to home life is a constant battle. Features Kenny & Jessica Burns, Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker and more.
Couples share the lessons that have helped them through their marriages, even in the moments when they don't agree or don't even like each other. Featuring Rebecca & Terry Crews, LeToya Luckett-Walker & Tommicus Walker, David & Julie Arnold and more.
Love stories from the black community explore the secrets behind successful marriages.
Newlywed couples talk about what changes the day after people say “I do,” and the good and bad experiences that have taught them what long-term commitment really looks like.
Whether it's the desire for tradition or the hopes of a fairy tale, expectation doesn't always meet reality in marriage; couples talk through their experiences with compromise and communication as they journey toward ultimate acceptance.
A couple shares how suddenly losing their child taught them a deeper love.
Couples whose lives were directly affected by the COVID-19 tell their stories in this Part 1.
A diverse set of couples detail the early days of their relationship and how they knew the other was the one. From meeting and marrying in under a year, break ups to make ups, dating a coworker, and a pre-prison proposal, these couples highlight their beginnings and the hurdles they faced on the path to their "I do."
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