Whether they think it's overrated or they're hopeless romantics who wait all year for February 14th to roll around, most people have pretty strong opinions about Valentine's Day. And no one expresses their opinions quite like New Yorkers. That's why Black Voices took to the streets of New York City to poll some men and women about their thoughts on the matter.

Watch our exclusive video to see what people had to say about the necessity of the holiday and the best Valentine's Day gifts they've ever received.