Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

In the 1970s, Motown learned that its artists’ love lives could be as lucrative as their records. But these high-profile marriages that I’m going to tell you about forced the label to rethink how it packaged, protected, and profited from its stars once they were no longer just teen idols, but married adults. 📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's revisit the love story of one of our most revered Black couples of all time: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.  📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell  

Let me tell you about the heartbreaking tale of Van Allen Beaver, a man who confessed to a crime he claimed he didn't commit in a desperate attempt to take care of his family. Dive into the tragic events of 1964 Memphis, the intense courtroom drama, and the aftermath. 00:00 Introduction: A Man's Sacrifice 01:02 Love Black History: Jackie Robinson's Wedding 02:40 The Tragic Story of Van Allen Beaver 05:17 The Confession and Trial 07:49 Reflection and Conclusion   📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell  

In the return of Aisle Tell You What, let's reflect on the complex life of Walter White, a prominent but controversial NAACP leader. Walter used his white-passing privilege for civil rights work but tarnished his legacy by leaving his Black wife, Gladys, for a white woman, Poppy Cannon.    📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

It’s the biggest night in a college athlete’s life—but for the women beside him, it can become the most scrutinized. Because we've finally made it to one of the best weeks of the year, we’re diving into the real drama of NFL Draft Night—the love stories, viral moments, and family dynamics that unfold while the world watches.   From CeeDee Lamb’s infamous phone snatch to Isaiah Wilson’s girlfriend being pulled off his lap, from Russell Wilson’s forgotten first marriage to the high-stakes attention on Travis Hunter and fiancée Leanna Lenee—we unpack how love and legacy clash in the most public way possible.   📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

I wondered... did they marry for love—or just the headlines? Let's dive into the most shocking and strategic publicity stunt romances and marriages in Black history. From gospel legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s stadium wedding to Sly Stone’s Madison Square Garden vows, we’re breaking down the couples who said “I do”... for the public eye. But not just that -- why. The why is always important. Subscribe, follow, and share for more Love...Black history!   📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Behind every great man is often a woman—but in Dr. Booker T. Washington’s case, there were three. In this episode of Aisle Tell You What, Ashleigh tells the love stories of Fannie, Olivia, and Margaret Washington—the three wives who stood beside the legendary educator, activist, and founder of Tuskegee University.   In this episode, I look at: 01:15 Fannie Smith Washington, the quiet foundation 05:06 Olivia Davidson Washington, the intellectual equal 08:45 Margaret Murray Washington, the builder, advocate, and legacy keeper 10:59 Portia Washington's complicated relationship with her stepmothers 14:45 Challenges of Blended Families 16:01 Conclusion and Legacy of the Wives     📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's look at the rare and unconventional practice of women proposing to men. I look at historical and modern examples, including stories of Patti LaBelle and Halle Berry.   00:00 She Proposed 00:53 The History of Women Proposing to Men 03:53 Why Patti LaBelle Proposed 05:39 Why Halle Berry proposed 08:02 Black Women That Proposed + Controversies Around It 11:49 Conclusion    📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's reflect on the lives of notable Black queer women in the early 20th century. I explore the stories of Lucy Diggs Slowe, Ethel Waters, Gladys Bentley, and Dorothy West, shedding light on their relationships and the societal challenges they faced. Additionally, I'll touch upon the broader context of 'Boston marriages'. Happy Women's History Month!   00:00 Introduction 01:45 Lucy and Mary 06:20 The Two Ethels 09:44 Gladys Bentley 12:50 Dorothy West 16:16 Boston Marriages & Black Queer Women 19:44 Conclusion   Books: The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire before Stonewall by Dr. Cookie Woolner - https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Lady-Lovers-Stonewall-American/dp/146967548X Heat Wave: The Life and Career of Ethel Waters by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Wave-Career-Ethel-Waters/dp/0061241741 Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Dorothy-Dandridge-Biography-Donald-Bogle-ebook/dp/B0928XQHF5?ref_=ast_author_mpb And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countée Cullen by Charles Molesworth - https://www.amazon.com/Bid-Him-Sing-Biography-Count%C3%A9e/dp/0226533646 📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

I look at these five Black celebrities that got engaged but never made it down the aisle. Let's try to figure out why. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Pam Grier and Kareem Abdul Jabbar 04:32 Jim Brown and Diane Stanley 08:26 Diahann Carroll and David Frost  2:17 Flip Wilson and Blonell Pittman  6:30 Omarosa Manigault and Michael Clark Duncan 19:38 Conclusion 📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Behind every wedding is a story. The historic Black weddings of Senator Blanche K. Bruce and Josephine Willson, Nat King Cole and Maria Ellington, Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Barnett, Countee Cullen and Yolande Du Bois, and Mae Walker and Dr. Gordon H. Jackson were more than just celebrations—they were reflections of power, love, and the complicated dance between personal choice and public expectation. 00:00 Introduction: The Stories Behind Historic Black Weddings 01:37 The Wedding of Senator Blanche K. Bruce and Josephine Willson 07:49 Nat King Cole and Maria Ellington's Lavish Ceremony 11:22 Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Barnett: A Wedding Delayed by Activism 15:21 Yolande Du Bois and Countee Cullen: A Marriage Doomed from the Start 22:43 Mae Walker and Dr. Gordon H. Jackson: The First Black Glam Wedding 26:05 Conclusion: The Complexities Behind Iconic Black Weddings 📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What.  🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's go back and remember these February moments in Black Love History, from Diana Ross's extravagant 1986 wedding to Arne Naess, Mike Tyson and Robin Givens' whirlwind relationship, and Bob and Rita Marley's impulsive 1966 marriage. 01:18 The Missing Guest to Diana Ross and Arne Naess's Wedding  07:27 Mike Tyson and Robin Givens Get Married 13:42 Bob and Rita Marley's Wedding 16:50 Conclusion  💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

In honor of Black History Month, I'm looking at the lives and inventions of several Black innovators beyond their groundbreaking contributions. Listen to learn about Albert and Marie Van Britten Brown, who co-created the first home security system; Samuel Scottron, an inventive barber turned social activist; Sarah Boone, an enslaved-born dressmaker who patented the modern ironing board; and George Washington Carver, a renowned agricultural scientist with a complex personal life.  💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Speaking of protests & boycotts... 👀 let's explore how love and activism were intertwined.  💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow us on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday, I look into the profound relationship between Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King through her perspective throughout the years. While the world remembers Dr. King as a preacher and civil rights leader, Coretta knew him as much more.  00:00 Introduction 02:59 She saw him as a legend 07:48 She saw him as her future 12:00 She saw as faithful 15:21 She saw him as momentary 18:38 How Coretta saw Martin 21:12 Conclusion and Call to Action 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow us on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Black men have long faced relentless scrutiny, dehumanization, and systemic oppression. From historical injustices like the cases of Emmett Till, Jack Johnson, and Mack Charles Parker to modern examples like Marcus Dixon, I explore the resilience and humanity of Black men in the face of overwhelming odds, especially when it comes to romance and the proximity to white women.  00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:46 Marcus Dixon 00:06:53 Jack Johnson 00:10:36 Chubby Checker 00:15:04 Sammy Davis, Jr 00:18:48 Policing Love & Black Men 00:23:37 Outro 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow us on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's dive into the stories of five remarkable women who were there before their famous husbands were worth knowing. Meet Marguerite Belafonte, Marguerite Simpson, Juanita Hardy Poitier, Anna Murray Douglass, and Kathy Ambush—the first wives of Harry Belafonte, O.J. Simpson, Sidney Poitier, Frederick Douglass, and Clarence Thomas. I also wonder this question: Why did so many Black male icons of the time initially marry Black women and later shift to white partners? What do you think...? 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 The Wife of Harry Belafonte: Marguerite 00:06:00 The Wife of O.J. Simpson: Marguerite 00:11:12 The Wife of Sidney Poitier: Juanita 00:13:48 The Wife of Frederick Douglass: Anna 00:16:45 The Wife of Clarence Thomas: Kathy 00:20:37 The Reality of The Black Wife 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about these stories? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes! 🔗 Follow us on social media for daily/weekly love Black history moments and more. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Let's revisit the love stories of Willie Mays. Resources on Willie Mays Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell  

Let's reflect on Aretha Franklin's marriages and romances, revealing the complexities of her love life amid her rise to fame. 00:01:26 Aretha's Parents 00:05:26 Ted White 00:12:49 Ken Cunningham 00:15:21 Glynn Turman 00:19:24 Aretha's Loves, including Willie Wilkerson Many marriages began on or around Thanksgiving. I'll tell you all about it. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell

Many marriages began on or around Thanksgiving. I'll tell you all about it. --- Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask on these relationships not to be messy but to remind you of the passion in our past and to humanize the people we put on pedestals. Basically, it's all love… Black History. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Join Patreon http://tinyurl.com/PatreonATYW Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Website https://www.aisletellyouwhat.com/ Email Aisle Tell You What at hello@aisletellyouwhat.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Listen to the podcast on Spotify http://tinyurl.com/ATYWSpotify Follow https://www.instagram.com/aisletellyouwhat https://www.tiktok.com/@aisletellyouwhat https://facebook.com/aisletellyouwhat https://twitter.com/aisletell