Black love cannot exist without Black, queer love, and that’s a fact. As we officially enter the month of June, also known as Pride Month, we want to put a special emphasis on the lovely Black, queer couples in the world. It’s so refreshing to see folks living authentically as their truest selves while loving on their partner for the world to see. Love will always win, and we salute these couples for paving the way for future generations to live in their truth while loving in their truth. Check out our list of 10 Black LGBTQ+ couples who inspire us to live and love on our own terms in our own way.

1. Family vacation

What’s better than one Black father? Two! We’re absolutely obsessing over this beautiful family photo.

2. Meet the grooms

Congratulations to this stunning couple on tying the knot and looking ever so dapper while doing so. It’s the genuine love for me.

3. It's the ring for me

 

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How wonderful is it to get engaged to your best friend and start to build a life with them? We’re so excited for this lovely couple and wish them nothing but happiness and prosperity.

4. How to get married and model all in one

 

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Did they really have to eat us up like this?! This stylish and photogenic couple tied the knot and has set the standard on how to come correct with wedding photos. We love it!

5. Meet the Kenyattas

 

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Philadelphia State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta and his partner could easily be featured in Vogue for these stylish ensembles. This couple’s love shines through in these photos, and we’re so excited to witness the life they build together.

6. Love has no bounds

We’re not crying, you are. Love truly has no bounds, be it age, gender or anything else. Congratulations to this couple on tying the knot and becoming a union.

7. What's better than one bride? Two!

These newlyweds look impeccable and provide such a great display of Black love. The dress and the tux only add to the sheer magic that we get to witness in their union.

8. A day on the beach

 

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What fun is going to the beach if you don’t go with the love of your life? These two lads look to be having the time of their lives with each other and on the beach. An amazing sight to see!

9. The valley of love

These two brides didn’t come to play with this dream wedding. How cool is it to get to marry your soulmate in a place that looks like it belongs in National Geographic? We’re not sure where this is, but it certainly is beautiful.

10. Vintage Black, queer love

 

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We don’t often get to see vintage photos of Black, queer love, but when we do, we have no option but to stan. This lovely photo reminds us of our ancestors who paved the way for us in so many ways, especially to live unapologetically.

Love wins and it always will. These beautiful displays of Black love will continue to inspire generations to come, and we love to see it.

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