The power of black love has always been palpable and evident in friendships, relationships, and family bonds. Teacher, activist, and blogger Zellie invited Twitter users to share their testimonies of black love with the hashtag #BlackLoveLooksLike.
#BlackLoveLooksLike what to you?
— zellie (@zellieimani) March 9, 2016
What ensued was a plethora of images and stories exhibiting the manifestation of love in living color.
1. #BlackLoveLooksLike the beginning of forever.
#BlackLoveLooksLike … and we’re just getting started. Got a lifetime to go. pic.twitter.com/fnoqadKmYk
— Freezy (@AfroFrias) March 9, 2016
2. #BlackLoveLooksLike unwavering brotherhood and desire to see each other win.
#BlackLoveLooksLike friendship. Black love looks like compassion. It looks like respect. It looks unapologetic. pic.twitter.com/SqzCIVrWcI
— zellie (@zellieimani) March 9, 2016
3. #BlackLoveLooksLike taking chances and leaning on love for the best experiences.
.@zellieimani #BlackLoveLooksLike my best friend & her fiancé selling everything to #GoExploreLove around the world. pic.twitter.com/KeNIQU9fEt
— Nicole Howard (@Ms_ShininLight) March 9, 2016
4. #BlackLoveLooksLike seeing yourself in your siblings and your siblings seeing themselves in you.
Proudly. RT @zellieimani Twitpic you and your siblings #BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/oEPw5lyDTb
— Jon McDuffie (@jonmcduffie) March 9, 2016
5. #BlackLoveLooksLike putting truth in talent.
Toni Morrison healing thru pen
Ailey dancers defying limits
Kendrick speaking truth to power#BlackLoveLooksLike https://t.co/av4V3p3CsV— Black Madonna (@AnasuyaIam) March 9, 2016
6. #BlackLoveLooksLike the freedom to show love unapologetically.
#BlackLoveLooksLike My grandpa & one of his oldest friends holding hands & being affectionate & joyful. pic.twitter.com/hAs116Bhju
— TwinningW/BlueIvy (@LikeAir_iRise) March 9, 2016
7. #BlackLoveLooksLike fun and the prerogative to be yourself around the people who love you the most.
loves of my life 💖💖💖💖 #BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/qX93FUnCwY
— lil’ ✨ (@ASEELALI___) March 9, 2016
8. #BlackLoveLooksLike black excellence at it’s best.
@zellieimani #BlackLoveLooksLike ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uXBSrIluCG
— Stephanie McFarlane (@StephhLane) March 9, 2016
9. #BlackLoveLooksLike holding on to the people you love the most especially in the most difficult times.
#BlackLoveLooksLike @zellieimani me and my Daddy. Cancer took you but God got you now💕 #RIP pic.twitter.com/int3m72SEf
— YaLLa (@YallaMelodica) March 9, 2016
10. #BlackLoveLooksLike uniting under common bonds and ideas.
#BlackLoveLooksLike
20 years of marriage. Deeply in love. My best friend. Prayer partner. pic.twitter.com/psd6f04P4a— Tanya Hurd Jones (@lawgirl93) March 9, 2016
11. #BlackLoveLooksLike unspeakable joy.
#BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/C7bsksGjf1
— Old Married Bitch (@Digichick40) March 9, 2016
12. #BlackLoveFeelsLike being whole.
#Blacklovelookslike solid, jovial, lenghty embraces. The ones that feel like all the broken pieces have been put back together.
— Keisha Fraser (@Thee_Kraken) March 9, 2016
13. #BlackLoveLooksLike a revolution.
@zellieimani we ran a campaign together and been revolutionaries ever since. Cc: @KatRainey #BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/Nv1jIqEPin
— Jameelah Jones (@sunnydaejones) March 9, 2016
14. #BlackLoveLooksLike the moments you’ll always remember with the people you’ll never forget.
#BlackLoveLooksLike my brothers. Not all pictured. But I love my g’s. pic.twitter.com/Yf7W8d2AwN
— Janky Lymon (@Vandalyzm) March 9, 2016
15. #BlackLoveLooksLike honesty and patience.
@zellieimani #blacklovelookslike my sister @jahmazing ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NDIKVdlvTe
— lenamarie (@LenaMarieNYC) March 9, 2016
16. #BlackLoveLooksLike a song.
@zellieimani #BlackLoveLooksLike *cue Lauryn Hill Miseducation classroom* “It’s like… That one.” pic.twitter.com/vMwgsMjvms
— kei w. (@BlackBoiKei) March 9, 2016
17. #BlackLoveLooksLike family.
Me and my cousins! #BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/KXRv9mEB9c
— #FreeJalilMuntaqim (@BlakeDontCrack) March 9, 2016
18. #BlackLoveLooksLike reaching your goals together and making new ones to conquer as a team.
@zellieimani #BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/CiZoPdoCZc
— korbi (@alil_potential) March 9, 2016
19. #BlackLoveLooksLike the connection of hearts, souls, and spirits.
Ms. Maud, 96 and her husband Mr. Bostwick, 102, together a long long long time! #Goals 💝💝💝#BlackLoveLooksLike pic.twitter.com/Hw66KtfnQI
— Black Madonna (@AnasuyaIam) March 9, 2016
20. #BlackLoveLooksLike mutual understanding and undying affection.
@zellieimani #blacklovelookslike pic.twitter.com/sZrS0oLDBC
— BB♛ (@believebre_) March 9, 2016
21. #BlackLoveLooksLike time stood still.
#BlackLoveLooksLike me and my wife celebrating 18 years. Love still going strong! pic.twitter.com/kjGwg8duCK
— DKey (@OpiniontdBlkGuy) March 9, 2016
22. #BlackLoveLooksLike strength and support.
#blacklovelookslike selfies after sleepless nights of organizing protests as a way to heal & love ❣ pic.twitter.com/WyxKuKzSNE
— Muna Mohamed (@stateofdamunion) March 9, 2016
23. #BlackLoveLooksLike you.
It starts with loving yourself unconditionally then applying that same unconditional love to your people. https://t.co/fQVMsQh76H
— #FreeJalilMuntaqim (@BlakeDontCrack) March 9, 2016
What does #BlackLove look like to you? Comment and share your photos with the hashtag.
