UnityLove Research publishes honest, observation-based analyses of how Black love is being chosen, built, and protected across the diaspora. Our reports are intended to be useful to journalists, researchers, podcasters, and anyone trying to understand the shifts happening in modern Black relationships. Each piece is written in the open about its sources and methods.
Published Reports
The State of Black Relationships Report 2026
An in-depth look at modern Black relationships, dating trends, family-building, intentional partnerships, and connection across the diaspora.
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The State of Black Poly Families Report 2026
How Black poly families are forming, what they share in common, and the future of plural family-building in the diaspora.
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Relationship Trends Across The African Diaspora
Dating, marriage, family-building, community, and relationship trends across the global African diaspora.
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The Family Building Handbook
A structure-agnostic guide for couples and families serious about building something that lasts.
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How People Actually Find A Sister Wife
The honest story behind successful plural family-building — what really happens before, during, and after the search.
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Future Annual Reports
UnityLove Research publishes annual reports on the state of Black relationships and Black poly families each spring. Future reports will continue tracking the shifts we observe — and the new questions that emerge as the community grows.
Upcoming: State of Black Relationships 2027, State of Black Poly Families 2027, and ongoing research analyses throughout the year.
For Press & Researchers
All UnityLove Research reports may be cited with attribution. Each report includes an “About This Report” section describing the sources of its observations and the language conventions used. For press inquiries, interview requests, or methodology questions, contact the UnityLove team through the channels listed on our contact page.
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