After Love - Stand By Me - S1 E5 - The Black Love Doc After Show

In this episode of #BLAfterLove, the official aftershow of Black Love on OWN, the series creators Codie and Tommy Oliver sit down with Felicia and Karega to discuss episode 5, "Stand By Me." They discuss black masculinity, learning to sit with and articulate tough emotions, and experiencing neonatal loss with their daughter Kamaiu. Don't miss Black Love Saturdays 9/8c on OWN in October.
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[almightyzulu]

There's a point where a show becomes bigger than itself. This is that.

[nandipenxa]

This level of articulation of emotions and vulnerability is rare and is beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[sharonchilds]

In all of my 65 years, l Have never seen such a beautiful couple. Never known a black man that has so much tenderness for his wife. Listening to him express his love for his wife and daughter is heartfelt.

[TreeLove]

I never comment, I don’t write reviews I keep my opinions to myself But I must say this episode five season for black love was the greatest display of love that I’ve seen in my lifetime. The couples care and concern for each other was beyond measure. This episode did not feel like a television show, it felt like everyone in that space from the director, to the editor, to the couple hearts were all intertwine and as they shared their stories. I’m so moved that I don’t have the vernacular to express my hearts emotion. With gratitude I say to all parties that had a hand in this production, thank you! Thank you for showing the world the loving complexities of grief.

[keianac.]

They are literally poetry in human form.

[EOOgunro]

"My wife was going to be loaned to me for a lifetime..." the amount of love, awareness and humility in this statement....I pray we find a love so deep that we understand that it is truly a gift. Some people never find true love or someone who is willing to humble themselves to love you to your fullest capacity. This episode is breathtaking.

[keepitsimpleydb]

This is a man that wanted to be her covering. This was sooo beautifully told - such a beautiful baby.

[ebony]

When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2 🙏🏾

[stephenpeoples]

Karega is a brother I wish I had. His vulnerability and his love for Felicia is inspiring, and they serve as a great template for black men to reference for emotional intelligence and loving a black woman. Thank you for this well-documented experience. I believe I am a better man having watched it.

[abigailgerard]

A man that can express himself on that level, amazing Felicia is blessed

[chosenbyHim]

Mama Lynette showed how to love and protect a hurting black man. I work in a Pediatric ICU, and just a few ago months a young black father witnessed his two year old pass from injuries sustained in a car accident. Minutes after he threw his phone against the wall and broke down. His nurse (young and new)said she was scared and called security...three responded. Trust me when I tell you we have seen more than a phone thrown against a wall and that's with NO-ONE DYING AND NO SECURITY CALLED! Thank God, my black coworker was there, (I was off) and intervened, keep security away from the dad and became Mama Lynette. Only after dad was able to talk, they found out that his wife who was taken to another hospital had miscarried and was in critical condition, was there an outpouring of sympathy--I guess they understood at that point SMH. Thank you for sharing Felicia and Karega.

[MedicalMomsofNICU]

I watched this episode in absolute tears with my husband👼🏾😭😭😭. I have experienced multiple miscarriages💔💔💔, and have walked the journey as a Rainbow Baby NICU Mom🌈🏩🤱🏾. I am currently 39 weeks pregnant🤰🏾, and I take each day as a blessing because I know it doesn’t have to be this way🙇🏾‍♀️. This couple really resonates with me because they have a beautiful dance of highs and lows that gives me more love for my husband💕. I love how they honor their daughter and still have unconditional love for each other as husband and wife🤵🏾👰🏾. May God continue to send them comfort and love as they share their vulnerability💞.

[taniawesley]

“Grief is Love with no where to go” This episode was filled with so many layers of love and grief and HOW YOU SUPPORTED EACH OTHER! When he spoke about the edit emotions pieces because he is a black man! Wooosah! Took me OUT! I think this was hands down the best EPISODE! ❤️

[micelarichardson]

Beautiful!! Not crying because of sadness but because of the beauty, the vulnerability, the compassion between the two of I could go on and on. This evokes sooo many emotions but also My God, My God!!!

[brandywarrior]

“Black Love is a fine art....” I find so much joy and pride in hearing and watching this beautiful couple. The emotional intelligence, covering, connection... this is beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you for shining this light for the world to see. I pray God continues to grant the Bailey’s with grace and fill them with His overflowing love.

[mcmic]

The dignity and unashamed complexity of human emotion exhibited; the divinity of fierce love and compassion that radiates frm this couple; and, the Black royalty that this man fiercely and relentlessly exemplfies and holds for his wife/family...wow. This man and woman's presence challenges us all to rise to our rightful place as whole and royal kings and queens in God's divine and beautiful plan for each of our lives. May God cover you both, and any man or woman that comes against yall's union and growth be brought to nothing. God bless you

[apaintedQueen]

Soooo sooo beautiful to watch!! It is sooo rare to see a black man articulate his emotions soo eloquently!! What a beautiful example of Strong, beautiful Black Love!! Thank you for sharing this!!!

[ayannaaisien]

This may be my favorite couple/episode. They complement each other so well, the way the husband articulates himself is beautiful. The way he loves his wife truly came through on the screen and my favorite thing is that there was no mention of infidelity and “overcoming it because it made us closer”. That BS narrative has been all over the other episodes. Blessings to them as they continue on with their healing.

[MoolMoments]

"It's a tragedy... when we miss the opportunity to let grief grow us!" Every single thing about this episode speaks to my soul!!!

[sbent]

When he said “ the strength in gentleness” Kamaiyu gave me permission to do that...I’m her daddy. 🙌🏾❣️