The love stories of these Black celebrity couples remind us that enduring love is possible, even in the spotlight.

By showcasing Black gay love stories, these couples are bringing more joy into the world and proving the skeptics (and bigots) wrong one photo at a time.

This story is featured in the January/February 2024 issue of ESSENCE. We’re obsessed with Black love—we never get sick of seeing the date nights, engagements, weddings and baby showers on our ...