S2E33. let’s talk a little bit about gay marriage.

[@amadou.oury.diallo]

I remember he was apart of the conversation about dating as a Black gay man on the Grapevine. I really wanted to hear him speak more on that episode, so I’m glad that he’s the person in conversation with you on this episode and topic. I love the 11/11. It’s just so cute. Great conversation once again. 🖤🙌🏽

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

My husband and I got married Oct 10, 2010, at 10:10 AM in Washington D.C. (10-10-10)☺️ Our marriage was not recognized back in PA, where we resided. It was crazy to us that we’d have to leave our state just to get married.

[@OurBoyStory]

Always appreciate Larry’s authenticity - we were so inspired by their wedding too, it was the first Black gay wedding we saw (besides that Noah’s Arc movie wedding lol). All these years later, glad to call him friend ❤

[@Calm_B4_Storm]

Great episode, I’ve been a supporter of Larry’s for years and his public wedding/marriage to Nolan was a game changer for Black queer men to see. Hearing his story is pretty inspirational, mainly due to the face he placed he and his husbands needs before that of their family & friends. We as (Black) queer man don’t always have the luxury of doing that. To hear him practically say to his family this is what it is and it’s non-negotiable is something many of us needed to hear!

[@IamsirleonTv]

These conversations need to be longer.

[@drej.3953]

You definitely should interview. Terrell & Jarius. Another positive Married Couple in Atl. Love this video also. Great conversation. That I needed.

[@JamalTateIsTheGreatest]

Omg I love this!!! The conversation about marriage is necessary cause listen I want to get married myself but not because feel like I have to cause that’s just crazy! I love being apart of this space and it’s funny that I met you both at the same even when I first moved to ATL! You bother are amazing!! 😊😊

[@TheYangleyCouch]

Yea, this story was so beautiful i just started college, and wanted something so similar. I would love to go to Dc as a tribute to Gay culture to officiate our marriage. I believe that is so powerful.

[@lebonebakai8250]

Thank you for this conversation. It was very much needed. Beautiful story.🙂

[@Phoenix27ken]

This would be great and easier to listen to on Spotify as a podcast

[@thecoreysams]

I love seeing your comfort level on camera increase! You’re doing so well! This was an incredible journey of an interview. Full circle moments. Thank you! 🫶🏽

[@jarugley]

He @phylleworld is an inspiration and a beautifully humble man!! I wish the world for him and his partner!! ♥️

[@truthis_7857]

Your videos should be longer. They're entertaining, informative, funny, enlightening and even cathartic at times. We'd enjoy living in that space a bit more.

[@Khadar106]

I just looked on his instagram and unfortunately he's split up with his husband. :(

[@lorenzoclark3616]

Whaaaaaaat!

[@TuscanWonder]

Whaaaa😢

[@AyrenGriffea]

Obio, u pick the Best topics! And the conversations are very informative. Keep doing u💯💯

[@jojohns9670]

Was this shot before they divorced? or will there be a part 2?

[@EnviroBroChris]

Such a sweet story ❤

[@trentonhuntley9966]

A Virgo Sagittarius ♐️ connection 😮

[@doinityoway]

Marriage was "traditionally" a business agreement. Now it's evolved into making a commitment with all the benefits. Where is it written that only heterosexual people are entitled to being love and loving, having a commitment and making passionate love? Who said only heterosexual people are the only one's entitled to the financial and financial benefits of marriage? They don't have a monopoly on love, it's for everyone.

[@freddyjafar1490]

Could you do a video on internalized homophobia and cheating in gay relationships?

[@m_ron2742]

Great topics

[@freddyjafar1490]

@@m_ron2742 Very important

[@jahaxanti1181]

Loves it !

[@dennisbatsile346]

beautiful interview.

[@chadtriggs286]

Great episode.

[@KeldrickC]

Awesome conversation!

[@KGeeSabotage]

The intro clip had me shook 🤯 I’ll be back to comment more lol

[@MrDio212]

I love this!!!

[@XavierSmith-w2g]

Love the vids!

[@zikaden6549]

Quite an inspirational story. I'll be getting married someday to the one I love and he loves me too. It's something I've always wanted. Thankfully I live in NYC, where it's all legal.

[@robertwaldron5508]

For real, go with your gut feelings, remember god is watching us. Let him be the judge. Forget nay sayers. ❤️

[@kittle29]

Guys, please, for the love of god, don’t tell your parents that 1.) you’re gay and 2.) You’re getting married, via mail. I can’t even imagine how his father felt not having that conversation in person. And although I’m gay, I can imagine his father was very confused and hurt by the way in which it was revealed.

[@mariopreston424]

I agree with you ! He probably only did it that way because he might not have been able to have that conversation with him initially for his own reasons .

[@tebogomagz5797]

It just shows the type of father he had.. and most fathers are not kind to the gay boy child anyway

[@ciel222]

Great video 😊👏👏

[@mishaelandrew2408]

I love this talk today... Because we need to talk about it

[@stancole9181]

Why are these conversations so short?

[@kareemervin7057]

Once again, space has been created. Great job.

[@AddiKtion_11]

Were there certain parts cut off? I would really like to know what were the conversations like with the family especially since they didn’t know about his sexuality. TO ME it sounds like he was quick to shut his dad down when he was expressing his concerns, but I don’t necessarily think it was because it’s gay but because they don’t know anything about this man he’s marrying.

[@cortezmiller1899]

Yea, I was like what! He didn’t even let his father express himself.

[@christopherford8728]

One day❤

[@Keonny77]

Hi Larry! You said I'm enough!? Me and my two kitty cats?! Lol

[@bskeete]

Thank you.

[@MM-cy1tc]

Do people know that he is uncoupled now? So great start but different ending. I hope they are both happy now.

[@leerhode1021]

I certainly noticed he is not wearing a ring. . .

[@deshawn18]

I'm @ the very beginning of the interview but I thought he and his husband chose to "uncouple". Is this an old interview 🤔

[@CamberHill]

Who is your guest? I've had a struggle to ID your guest historically. In IG there are a number of people who come up. It would be helpful to give more information than only your guest's IG acct.

[@TuscanWonder]

Has there been any conversation about sex addiction in the gay blk community?

[@tebogomagz5797]

I wish I could get married.. it’s always been something I yearned for but as I get older I realize how many obstacles are riding against gay marriage or even a long term partnership. I feel my dream fading away with time ...

[@jjmane7831]

Marriage is a waste of time don’t do it

[@tebogomagz5797]

@@jjmane7831 maybe it’s these kind of thoughts that make love seem hopeless for us. Marriage is fought for and protected, how do you protect and fight for something you don’t believe in?

[@UniqueNei]

❤

[@centaur7564]

💚

[@pridan94]

Where is his ring?

[@menobles]

Not to be negative Nancy but I caught that too.

[@brotherlove9460]

@@menobles he is divorced

[@brotherlove9460]

He is Divorced

[@cortezmiller1899]

Just because there isn’t a ring, does not mean they are divorced. People look at symbolism have their assumptions. A lot of people that are married don’t wear rings.

[@MM-cy1tc]

He is uncoupled now.

[@Blazenetwork1990]

This had to be recorded months ago

[@TunedIntoTennis]

Subscribed

[@lorenzoclark3616]

I still don't understand the need to get married...its unnecessary. Just love the one you're with.

[@oaktownbrown67]

That depends. If you want to build financially with a partner, marriage affords a (legal) structure for a couple to do that.

[@m_ron2742]

@@oaktownbrown67 well if it’s for that reason no need to hold a wedding and spend money

[@solracshooter4769]

Imagine you with someone for years and something happens to your partner and you have no say in what happens to them because you aren’t recognized as anything but maybe a roommate and you can’t make decisions for your partner. I don’t think it’s for me but I do understand why anyone would want to and there are other examples of how it can help as we get older

[@bladycryo7565]

@@solracshooter4769I didn’t look at it from that perspective and that makes perfect sense.

[@georgiathighs]

u got ring...u proposed...u walked 1st...hmmm...seems a lil top-ish 2 me lol...im jus sayin' 🤷🏾‍♂

[@michaelmorgan6760]

Nice. But no rings left on his finger so they divorced?

[@menobles]

that part! I'm confused so in ...love? Maybe they're doing it they're way as he stated.

[@brotherlove9460]

They divorced

[@TommieDavenport]

so people want to get married and that's okay. but I feel before u even reach that point u should have gay marriage counseling just like white people do before marriage. i plan to get married in 2024. I am going to make sure we are not marrying for the sake of sex but for a mutual attraction to each other.

[@SoSo4EverFreshPrinceCymo-ts8vv]

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