Black love is revolutionary. In a country that literally ripped Black families apart, its persistence through the centuries is an act of joy, resistance, and self-preservation. So it makes sense that ...

Black love and marriage have always been cornerstones of resilience and identity in our community—but the story is constantly evolving. Whether we’re navigating societal pressures or redefining ...

The online narrative around Black women’s desirability and perceived worthiness of marriage looks very different than what it did a decade ago. Today, there’s clearly a wealth of positive ...

This story appears in the January/February issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands now. Amid economic turmoil, political unrest, public health crises and general global strife, love—especially Black love—is a ...