On this episode of Black Love Live our couples discuss the importance of prioritizing and creating time for sex in their marriages While Kev is getting FaceTime snacks Dondr is waiting on the sound of a locked door Watch now to find out why
I had to stop talking to her because I loved her so much I couldn I stand to be her friend Sterling K Brown
Devale Ellis went through depression and an addiction to painkillers while in the NFL
On this episode of Black Love Live MrsKevOnStage shares how the divorce of her parents caused her to dig deep into who she really was for the sake of her marriage KevOnStage shares how catching up to the new and improved version of Melissa proved to be more difficult than expected
The wives Ryan Michelle Bathe Khadeen Ellis and Codie Elaine Oliver discuss the ways in which their husbands have helped them grow as people Whats one thing a relationship taught you about yourself
The Black Love Live audience gets a chance to pose questions to the couples
When it comes to love when you know you know Hear from the couples on how they knew their partner was the one
In this episode Black Love favorites Salli Dondre Whitfield and Kevin Melissa Fredericks give us all the juicy details of how their love stories began They say When you know you know but youll never guess how long it took Melissa to know
Ryan Michelle Bathe Sterling K Brown dealt not only with her family not liking him but with Ryan needing to reconsider some of the ideology she inherited growing up in order to have a happy marriage
Honoree Warryn came out in representation for him, and his wife Erica Campbell to accept the Partnership award. The Campbells have been married for 21 years, and continuously show us a beautiful example of love and partnership. Warryn honors his parents who have been together for 47 years, in helping guide his marriage and setting the example. Thank you, @warryncampbell & @imericacampbell, for accepting this award. We appreciate the example you have been in our lives and you are constantly showing up for Black Love!
Love takes sacrifice, Love takes learning, and sometimes love doesn’t always work out how you imagined. We honored @devonfranklin with the Black Love Honors Wellness Award for his commitment to constantly uplifting others physically, mentally, and spiritually. But, as he accepted, he left us with a word about loving yourself and staying true to who you are when you even when it’s hard. Building a meaningful relationship within is the best foundation for love to find you and for it to thrive. Thank you DeVon!
Are y’all done crying? Okay us too. Thank you @niecynash1 for gracing us with your beautiful words and sharing your love and heart with us as host and honoree at the inaugural. Sometimes you don’t know what’s coming for you down the line but have faith that if you’re starting in your truth, whatever it is...IS meant for you!
“They know the real revolution is not a physical one, that’s why there is no revolution without art, there’s no revolution without imagination and there’s no revolution without Black Love.” Kendrick Sampson has used his voice and platform to leverage the culture and experiences of Black people in America with a desire to know history, make change, and lead. Honoring him with the Community Impact Award was a no brainer for us, and well deserved. Thank you, Kendrick, for your activism and all that you do for us, WE SEE YOU!!
Last weekend was a dedication to Black Love. Hundreds of you gathered in LA for the Black Love Summit on Saturday and then we honored some pillars of love at the inaugural Black Love Honors on Sunday. Viola Davis & Julius Tennon were our ICON Honorees and they did not disappoint.
How do you handle the DMs In a lot of ways social media has changed the game for the worst but Khadeen and Devale Ellis attribute honesty to getting past the BS that it brings
Devale Ellis gets transparent about one of the darkest times in his life and how Khadeen played a huge role in getting through his addiction
Disagreements are inevitable in relationships but its how you get through them that makes the difference
In this clip the couples talk about finding balance and why putting yourself at the top of the priority list benefits everyone Devale also dives into how he turned his frustration with the entertainment industry into something positive
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