Black Love

The start of a love that lasts looks different for everyone. Each duo shares in an experience where one of the parties had hesitancies with initially believing in love. Tracci & Tony"s prayerful beginnings sided with Anthony & Melanie"s fun-loving start reveal a contrast of foundational values that both find ways toward a happy marriage.

Couples share their truths about how they keep their love alive while juggling realities of communication, family, career and finances. Brandi"s quick-temper trait and ability to break things off in a second pre-marriage are now yielding to the commitment of marriage with Kadeem.

Whether sprouting from a resurfaced childhood trauma or a novel physical illness, an onset of mental health issues can happen suddenly. "Black Love" couples share how they deal with these uncharted territories in their marriages. Jazmyn had to overcome an inevitable depression in the midst of pregnancy while she felt that her husband Dulé"s life never had to change.

Whether it be the desire for tradition or the hopes of a fairytale, having preset unrealistic expectations clash with love"s truth. Couples talk through their experiences with compromise and communication as they come to terms of ultimate acceptance.

True Love can withstand any test and we see the strength of this through the brilliant, yet grieving couple Karega & Felicia Bailey. The duo share the story of how unexpectedly losing their daughter at birth shook their world forever. The way that this couple sustain their love for one another and navigate through the harsh realities of grief is a universal inspiration.

Keeping the flame in marriage is one of the most common hurdles to cross. Partners tackle the need for intimacy scheduling, self-sourced happiness and individual life passions as a key to keeping things interesting.

In Part 1 of this Black Love special event, couples whose families and lives were directly affected by the COVID-19 global health crisis share their stories.

The vow "in sickness or health" becomes reality as couples continue facing COVID-19 and its effects. They share the lessons they've learned in Part 2 of this "Black Love" special event.