'Black Love Letters' is an ode to community, with powerful words from names like John Legend, Tarana Burke, more. Legend and Burke are among the contributing essayists who offer a 360 degree ...

The group says Black youth in Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens. With the new album – Black Love – they offer an inspiring message of joy, beauty and community resilience ...

Black love has long been the cornerstone of the community. A recent book, "Black Love Letters," explains what about it is such a sustaining force.

Discover the power of lyrics in music and their impact on listeners. Explore how Black Music Month highlights the importance of lyrics in today's world.

Relationships expert Lauren Lake responds to the recent negative attention to the state of Black marriage and the single Black female, saying don't believe the hype. Black love is most definitely ...

More Oliver attend Black Love, Inc. Inaugural "Black Love Honors" Brunch Hosted by Niecy Nash-Betts at Hudson Loft on November 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) ...

Rochester native CaTyra Polland has always had a love for words. In elementary school, she read to her peers and younger students, sparking a love for literature in them, as well.

Mark Anthony Neal documents the evolution of a Black father’s love Recounting the 40-something years he had with his father, Mark Anthony Neal cannot remember either man pointedly uttering the words, ...

Despite systemic barriers, Black couples continue to choose love. Resilience, communication, and mutual respect are key to maintaining strong relationships.

My love of Black women is partly due to what they have done for me in my life, but more about what they do for the family and what they’re doing in the world at large. What matters most is who ...

Black Love Oakland: Profanity-free hip-hop album for the community. Tucked below West Oakland's Nimitz Freeway lies a recording studio in an area steeped with Black history.