Love Is Black Podcast

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we learn from the educator extraordinaire, Ernest Crim III! On this episode we discuss: What percentage of teachers are black males; Teaching pre-slave trade black history and why it is essential; The flaws of standardized testing; How to create change in your school district's curriculum; and more!  Watch this interview on YouTu...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we flashback to an epic black love story with Kiki and Kam Official! On this episode they discuss: Moving in together on day 2; Asking the right question to gauge the relationship; Dealing with family skepticism; An epic proposal; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YjIIQQRVR3Q Find and follow Kiki and Kam on all...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we take a journey through committed black love with That Black Couple, Jenn and Daren Jackson! On this episode they discuss: Fried chicken and Brian McKnight starting a love story; The black experience at a fake HBCU in a PWI; Planning a future on a spreadsheet; Marriage while asexual and queer; What is a black feminist; and more! Wat...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join Harvey this week as he hosts a very special episode with our guest, Jeff Ponders II! This episode is just about men and we discuss: Why is vulnerability such a powerful word? Do men know what intimacy really means? What should we black men aspire to be when we "grow up" and more! Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/15DMM3uc2YI Learn more a...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into sex education with MeYonna SwaVaye! On this episode she discusses: Why sex information in the black community is essential; the influence of religion on sexuality; learning from the experiences of others in group teaching; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EbR3McfX0ko Find more on Raw and Explici...

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we deep dive into signs of toxic partners. On this episode we discuss: 15 signs of a toxic person; Key traits to avoid at all costs; Why you should never ignore a red flag; and more! We reference an article you can find here: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/toxic-man-red-flags-reveal/

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into motivation with Kimmie Reed! On this episode she discusses: The origin of the "Relationship Motivator" moniker; the importance of a man's perspective in a relationship; how can one be divorced 3 times and married once; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-HzCly48OBU Follow Kimmie on social media: Tik...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into erotic literature with PassionPoet! On this episode he discusses: How bad luck with women led to his future as a poet His respect for women and what men should get from his words Writing erotica as a male from a woman's perspective and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6zQwKorA2A Links: Website- www...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into couple competition with Omar and Aaron, the creators of Last Couple Standing! On this episode they discuss: Going from the mental sphere to the game world; A dangerous but alluring card game they invented; The benefits of being open in collaborative competition; Advice for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs; and more! Wa...

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Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we celebrate a lifetime of love with Charles Duke III! On this episode we discuss: The Marriage Mantra for a successful marriage; Take the position of husband seriously; Coping with life as a widower; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/InO3N5vMtGM Bio: Charles Duke III is a writer, author, journalist, and musi...

Welcome back to The Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into love revival with Michael and Shavon Ballard! On this episode they discuss: Finding love after trauma; The problem with being a counselor in your relationship; Failures of the justice system; Love after divorce; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LALb7KbrcAY You can find the Ballards and reach out...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we delve into the intricate world of polyamory with Jaida Cutino, Mickey Pagan, and Joel Forchue of Throuple Trouble!   On this episode they discuss: Individually falling in love with a couple and falling in love as a couple; Remaining God fearing while polyamourous; What is love? and more! Watch this interview on YouTube:...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we take a walk on the wild side with Taylor Sparks! On this episode she discusses: Why chemicals in personal products are detrimental to health; How lactose intolerance impacts your condom choice; Materials that the best sex toys are made out of; Natural alternatives to traditional erectile dysfunction options; Being responsible for y...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into fatherhood with Jamaal Peeples! On this episode we discuss: Expanding the perception of the black father; Raising daughters as a single father; The current dating scene for a single parent; and more! Watch this episode's interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LWD5WTdYEVo Bio: My name is Jamaal and I am the proud father fo...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this this week as we discuss men’s vulnerability. On this episode we discuss: Apprehension to share with women due to fear; Why it’s important to know if you need to listen or help problem solve; Can women be accountable for inducing these fears?; and more!

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the world of polyamory with Kiara and Eddie Ruff of RuffTalk! On this episode they discuss: The importance of buying your significant other an appliance; What polyamory brought into their marriage that monogamy lacked; The difference between polyamory, swinging, and open relationships; and more! Watch this episode on YouT...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!   Join us this week as we get the history behind the best-selling couple's workout Strength of Seduction!   On this episode co-founder Daniel DiPiazza discusses the idea behind the hit collection, how working out together can strengthen couples, and what the future holds for the brand.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZfxT...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!   Join us this week as we discuss familial love and dedication with Chyrel Jackson & Lyris Wallace!   On this episode they discuss: Growing up as close siblings, Sisterly bonds through adulthood, The importance of black authors,  and more!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G_r-ZTUw3K8 Connect with them and find their...

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss relationships and societal expectations! On this episode we discuss: Does the first date determine the trajectory of the relationship? Can a good personality make up for a cheap date? What do women bring to the table that mean are incapable of providing for themselves? and more! Follow us on Instagram @loveisblackpodcast Watch e...

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we look back on the season of black love stories! On this episode we discuss: Major takeaways from each of our guests' stories; Updates on some of our couples since their episode aired; Our personal advice to young couples; and more! Watch us doing this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zwor_wNkfHc Karese's blog on disparity in hea...

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we regroup and delve into building deeper family bonds with our special guests, Marjorie and Vishnu Bhimsain!  They were so good the first time, we brought them back! On this episode, they discuss:  The effects of adoption on a ready-made family, The benefits of therapy during the adoption process, How marriage is test...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we dive into maintaining first love with Gabby and Tom!  On this episode they discuss:  Transitioning high school love into college love,  Navigating resistance to their interracial relationship,  Eloping out of the country,  and more! Follow them on Instagram, Youtube and TikTok: @gabby_and_tom

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the "Bizness of Marriage" with our special guests, Samuel and Tova Jones! That is also the name of their podcast, available at Apple podcasts, Google podcasts and Spotify.  A male checklist prior to marriage Seeing the essence of the other What not to do after marriage Learning how to communicate and grow during a p...

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into black love and adoption with our special guests, Earl Adams and Kelvin Knuckles! On this episode they discuss: Discovering love in putting support behind each other's endeavors, Learning when you care about someone you invest in them, Creating family through fostering, Remembering to put each other first in love, and more...