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Black Love Quotes Explain the Beauty of Black Love in Black Relationships

The Black experience is often portrayed as only being one of struggle, pain, and dysfunction. The media loves to focus on that. But, we as a people are so much more! We are creators, inventors, authors, theologians, professors, change-makers, heroes and heroines.

Celebrating Black Love

We are everything that it is to be human, which means we also have amazing love stories to share. There’s so much to say about Black love and I could go on and on about how powerful it is, how much is strengthens Black families, and how much I just LOVE Black love. There are so many great Black love stories in film and literature that should be celebrated. The way Black people communicate in relationships is intricate, yet moving, and there are so many Black love quotes that resonate with me, so I know they’ll resonate with you too.

So, here are 100 black love quotes from our favorite authors, celebrities, books and movies that will give you hope and inspiration for your relationships and marriages.

Black Love Quotes from Films

Who doesn’t love a good movie? In the past I’ve posted my favorite Black love movies on Instagram that you can watch to celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and view throughout the year.

Here are some Black love quotes, from men and women, in a few of those movies and many more. These films will make you laugh, cry and hold your loved ones tight:

1. “You are the perfect verse over a tight beat.” - Swoons, Brown Sugar

2.  “All’s fair in love and basketball.” - Quincy, Love and Basketball

3. “I’ll play you. For what? For your heart!” Monica, Love and Basketball

4. “I’ve been loving you since I was 11, and the s**t won’t go away.” Monica, Love and Basketball

5. “Let me tell you somthin’. This here, right now, at this very moment, is all that matters to me. I love you. That’s urgent like a mother******.” - Darius Lovehal, Love Jones

6. Slyvie’s Love:

Sylvie: What if we don’t work out?

Robert: That won’t happen.

Sylvie: How do you know that?

Robert: Because the only thing that matters is us.

1. "The magic isn't in getting married; it's in staying married." William Wright Derek Luke, Baggage Claim

2. “Love is a juice with many tastes. Some bitter, others sweet. A wine which has few vineyards.” - Justice, Poetic Justice

3. Well, I think you kind of fine” - Lucky, Baggage Claim

4.  "I don't want to sound foolish, but remember love is what brought you here. And if you've trusted love this far, don't panic now. Trust it all the way." Sharon Rivers, If Beale Street Could Talk

5. “ Don’t be scared. Just remember that I belong to you. Just remember that I wouldn’t hurt you for anything in this world. You’re just going to have to get used to me. And we got all the time in the world. Hold on to me. - Alonzo ‘Fonny’ Hunt, If Beale Street Could Talk

Black Love Quotes from Literature

Books are a great way to slip into a different time and place and into beautiful stories that are not our own, but may mirror our lives or inspire us in positive ways. Here are 9 quotes from Black literature and authors that will open your heart for love or help you celebrate the love you already have!

1. “Don’t ever think I fell for you, or fell over you. I didn’t fall in love, I rose in it.” - Toni Morrison, Jazz

2.  Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. It is a learned application without reason or motive except that it is God.” - Toni Morrison, Paradise

3. True love does have the power to redeem but only if we are ready for redemption. Love saves us only if we want to be saved.” - Bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions

4. “Kindness eases change, Love quiets fear.” - Octavia Butler, Parable of the Sower

5. “I found God in myself, and I loved her, I loved her fiercely.” - Ntozake Shange

6. “I have learned not to worry about love; but to honor its coming with all my heart.” - Alice Walker

7. “No. Don’t never go looking for love girl. Just wait. It’ll come. Like the rain fallin’ from the heaven, it’ll come. Just don’t never give up on love.” - Sonia Sanchez

8. “I know who I married, too. You're in me. When I touch you, your flesh communicates with my bones.” - Tayari Jones, An American Marriage

9. “Love takes off the masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” - James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time

Black Love Quotes from Influenctial BLack People

1. "Black love is not just about the two people in the relationship, it's about the community that surrounds them." - Terry McMillan

2. "Black love is a form of resistance against a system that tries to tear us apart." - Cornel West

3. "Black love is a reminder that we are worthy of love, respect, and happiness." - Bell hooks

4. "Black love is a source of joy, healing, and hope." - Angela Davis

5. "Black love is a way of honoring our ancestors and the sacrifices they made for us." - Michael Eric Dyson

6. "Black love is about building a legacy that will inspire future generations." - Alicia Garza

7. "Black love is about creating a safe space where we can be vulnerable and authentic." - Yara Shahidi

8. "Black love is about celebrating each other's successes and supporting each other through struggles." - Luvvie Ajayi

9. "Black love is about showing up for each other, even when the world is against us." - Taraji P. Henson

10. "Black love is about finding someone who sees you for who you truly are and loves you anyway." - Mariah Carey

11. "Black love is about creating a future that's brighter than our past." - Tracy Martin

12. "Black love is about standing up for each other, even when it's difficult." - Octavia Butler

13. "Black love is about building a foundation of trust, respect, and communication." - Ta-Nehisi Coates

14. "Black love is about learning from each other and growing together." - Zakiya N. Jamila

15. "Black love is about creating a life that's filled with purpose and meaning." - Janelle Monae

16. "Black love is about finding someone who complements you and makes you a better person." - Tyler Perry

17. "Black love is about creating a home that's filled with love, laughter, and warmth." - Ava DuVernay

18. "Black love is about celebrating our differences and finding strength in our similarities." - Tessa Thompson

19. "Black love is about creating a future where our children can thrive and succeed." - Gabrielle Union

20. "Black love is about choosing each other every day, no matter what life throws our way." - Omari Hardwick

21. "Black love is about creating a world that's more just and equitable for all." - Jurnee Smollett

22. "Black love is about finding someone who sees your scars and loves you anyway." - Lupita Nyong'o

23. "Black love is about creating a bond that's unbreakable and everlasting." - Teyonah Parris

24. "Black love is about finding someone who understands your struggles and shares your dreams." - David Oyelowo

25. "Black love is about building a life that's filled with adventure, passion, and purpose." - Issa Rae

26. "Black love is about creating a world where love, justice, and equality are intertwined." - Common

27. "Black love is about finding someone who loves you for who you are, not for who they want you to be." - Jada Pinkett Smith

28. "Black love is about creating a legacy that will live on for generations to come." - Tracee Ellis Ross

29. "Black love is about finding someone who inspires you to be your best self." - Kerry Washington

30. "Black love is about creating a world that's more compassionate, more understanding, and more loving." - John Legend

Black Love Quotes from Popular Black SOngs

1. Love is the key to peace and happiness in life." - Stevie Wonder

2. "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." - Martin Luther King Jr. (quoted in Aretha Franklin's "Respect")

3. "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." - Nat King Cole

4. "Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination." - Voltaire (quoted in Sade's "No Ordinary Love")

5. "Love is not just a feeling, it's an action." - India.Arie

6. "The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well." - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (quoted in Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill")

7. "Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation." - Rabindranath Tagore (quoted in Erykah Badu's "Love of My Life")

8. "Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear." - John Lennon (quoted in Jill Scott's "A Long Walk")

9. "Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could." - Barbara De Angelis (quoted in Maxwell's "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)")

10. "Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear." - e.e. cummings (quoted in Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All")

11. "Love is the only thing that can save the world, and we have to keep spreading that love wherever we go." - Alicia Keys

12. "Love is not something you go out and look for. Love finds you, and when it does, ready or not, it'll be the best thing to ever happen to you." - Unknown (quoted in Solange's "Cranes in the Sky")

13. "Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could." - Barbara De Angelis (quoted in John Legend's "All of Me")

14. "Love is not just a feeling, it's an art. And like any art, it takes time, effort, and practice." - Ledisi

15. "Love is the only thing that can make the impossible possible." - Mary J. Blige

16. "Love is not a matter of what happens in life. It's a matter of what's happening in your heart." - Al Green

17. "Love is the most important thing in the world, but it's not always easy to find or to keep." - D'Angelo

18. "Love is the key to happiness, and it's something we all need more of in our lives." - Whitney Houston

19. "Love is the answer, and you know that for sure." - John Lennon (quoted in India.Arie's "Video")

20. "You give me goosebumps every time I see ya." - Childish Gambino

Check out these Ideas for Black Love Captions to Use For Your Instagram

1. "With you, I have found my forever."

2. "You make me believe in love again."

3. "I love the way you love me."

4. "Our love is a flame that burns brighter with each passing day."

5. "I never knew what true love was until I met you."

6. "You complete me in ways I never knew were possible."

7. "With you, I am home."

8. "I could search the whole world over and never find anyone as amazing as you."

9. "Our love is a story that's still being written."

10. "You are the missing piece that makes my heart whole."

11. "I love you more than words could ever express."

12. "With you, I feel like I can conquer the world."

13. "Our love is a bond that can never be broken."

14. "I never believed in soulmates until I met you."

15. "You make me want to be a better person."

16. "Our love is a journey that I never want to end."

17. "You are the one I want to spend the rest of my life with."

18. "I never knew love until I met you, and now I can't imagine life without you."

19. "Our love is a song that I never tire of hearing."

20. "You are the sunshine in my darkest days."

21. "With you, I have everything I could ever need."

22. "I never knew that true happiness existed until I met you."

23. "Our love is a gift that I cherish every day."

24. "You are the reason I believe in love."

25. "With you, I know that anything is possible."

26. "Our love is a treasure that I will always protect."

27. "I want to grow old with you and cherish every moment along the way."

28. "You are my best friend and my soulmate."

29. "Our love is a blessing that I am grateful for every day."

30. "I never knew love until I found it with you, and now I never want to let it go."

FAQs on Black Love Quotes

What is Black Love

Black Love is a unique and special love that represents the power, strength, and resilience in Black Relationships that support the Black Community. Black Love Quotes help to reinforce this support in showing the true beauty that is Black Love.

Why is Black Love Important?

Black Love is important because it is a form of resistance against a dominant system that aims at destroying the Black Community, Black relationships, and Black families. It is a representation of everything that is hope, love, healing, and inspiration for future generations.

What are the Best Black Love Quotes?

Any of the quotes and captions on Black Love in this post are great and are the best to celebrate the beauty of Black love in Black relationships.

Final Thoughts on Black Love

I love these Black love quotes that demonstrate our rich and diverse culture and highlight the beauty and struggle of love which is all worth it in the end! What did you think of these quotes about Black love? Let me know which ones are your favorites! 

And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these 100 “Woman With Confidence” Quotes from Iconic Black Women , 100 Morning Affirmations for Black Women, and these inspiring Love Yourself Quotes!

Until next time!