Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people, it hasn't often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. These essays include topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability.
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