The concept of ‘Black love’ has restored my faith in dating

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The increased use of the term “Black love’’ continues to redefine Black relationships, which have historically been impacted by racism and subjugation. When I was growing up, I didn’t see any representations of Black love, but now, there are ample films showcasing healthy stories of Black couples, along with Instagram pages like blacklovepage and blacklovefeed. Black love now even has a day dedicated to it – 13 February commemorates National Black Love Day – originally created in 1993 by Ayo Handy Kendi, founder of the African American Holiday Association. Black love means crafting healthy relationships, free from the trauma of the past, that allow Black couples to enjoy the experiences of human connection and lasting love in the present.