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Love And Intention: OWN's 'Black Love' Opened Up Honest Conversations On Twitter

Social media had a lot to saw about the honest documentary about finding and keeping black love.
OWN’s ‘Black Love’ Twitter Reactions
OWN
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Updated October 26, 2020

OWN’s Black Love had viewers all in their emotions during its Tuesday night premiere. The limited-run show sits down with black couples to talk about everything from how they met to the struggles of raising kids and getting past previous relationship baggage. But more than anything, it had social media taking notes and sharing their own #BlackLove experiences.

“Vanessa Bell Calloway is dropping gems right now: Set your intention clearly at the start of your relationship. Point blank,” said “The Engagament Game” author Joi Marie McKenzie on Twitter.

When @nessabcalloway said that she was NOT trying to be the eternal girlfriend! #BlackLoveDoc pic.twitter.com/F5obyigKWj

— Black Love Doc (@blacklovedoc) August 30, 2017

 

I love how Viola casually mentioned her therapist. There's still such a stigma around going to therapy #BlackLove #BlackLoveDoc pic.twitter.com/Cf6Sk8D1Ns

— rosechocglam (@rosechocglam) August 30, 2017

 

 

Y'all see how persistent this man was over Viola? He picked up the phone and called her to say what we would have tweeted! Lol! #BlackLove

— Unapologetically Us (@unapologetic_us) August 30, 2017

 

They way @MeaganGood looks at @DeVonFranklin when he speaks!! #BlackLove pic.twitter.com/ZcqWKVJ8Am

— Ari LaBeija (@TheBaddestMitch) August 30, 2017

 

https://twitter.com/kadiyahlodge/status/902719456882909185

Vanessa Bell Calloway talking about shacking up is me. You ain't getting these privileges for free.

— kathryn 🖤 (@blackandbolly) August 30, 2017

 

I LOVE the way Vanessa Bell Calloway's husband speaks about her. Like you just hear the love dripping from his tongue. #BlackLoveDoc

— . (@differentPearls) August 30, 2017


Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict also stole people’s hearts with his honest confession of not feeling financial impressive enough to make her his wife. “I’m gonna step up and make a move, and God’s gonna take care of me,” Hardrict said about proposing to the famous twin.

"I'm gonna step up and make a move, and God's gonna take care of me." - @coryhardrict on getting ready to propose to @TiaMowry #blacklovedoc pic.twitter.com/YvysdPEHzZ

— Black Love Doc (@blacklovedoc) August 30, 2017

 

Yes he did! ❤️ https://t.co/XJEBQVDD5Y

— Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) August 30, 2017

 

Okay I'm ALL the way here for @TiaMowry & @coryhardrict #blacklovedoc pic.twitter.com/5x2KedZYdr

— Brit Fitzpatrick (@BritFitzpatrick) August 30, 2017

One criticism was that there could be a better representation of LGBT couples, as all featured with heterosexual cis husbands and wives. “It would be nice to see LGBTQ black love represented too,” noted Reggie Cunningham.

On the upside, couples showed off their real life black love with romantic photos, using the OWN banner. 

#BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #betterwaytomeet #samegenderloving pic.twitter.com/xori3pQVai

— Lamont Scales (@LamontScales) August 30, 2017

Hubby and I are looking forward to watching the #BlackLove show on @OWNTV. Thankful for them shinning a positive light on Black #marriage pic.twitter.com/bhCusZtIj9

— Clarene Mitchell (@MrsCMitch) August 30, 2017

 

We are looking forward to seeing the #BlackLove show tonight! pic.twitter.com/Qurska5TA4

— Clarene Mitchell (@MrsCMitch) August 30, 2017

 

- tomorrow makes 3yrs with this guy #BlackLove pic.twitter.com/FmYjd6rZN2

— ♑Ashley♑ (@AshleyD1286) August 30, 2017

 

Watch “Black Love” on OWN, Saturdays at 9/8c.

TOPICS:  Tia Mowry
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