Let’s discuss the real drama of NFL Draft Night—the love stories, viral moments, and family dynamics that unfold while the world watches.

Let’s dive into the most shocking and strategic publicity stunt romances and marriages in Black history.

Let’s celebrate Tuskegee University’s Founder’s Day by diving deep into the love stories of Dr. Booker T. Washington and the three women who shaped his life and legacy.

Let’s look at the rare and unconventional practice of women proposing to men and the women who did so.

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.

Behind every wedding is a story, especially these historic Black weddings.

Let’s go back and remember these February moments in Black Love History.

In honor of Black History Month, I’m looking at the lives and inventions of several Black innovators beyond their groundbreaking contributions.

Let’s explore the intertwined stories of love and activism among key civil rights figures.

I look into the profound relationship between Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King through her perspective throughout the years.

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 Introduction00:02:46 Marcus Dixon00:06:53 Jack Johnson00:10:36 Chubby Checker00:15:04 Sammy Davis, Jr00:18:48 Policing Love & Black Men00:23:37 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.

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.

Many marriages began on or around Thanksgiving.

The headlines, Instagram posts, and speculation would make you think you know everything there is to know about the marriage of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

Quincy Jones’ love life was as colorful and wide-reaching as his music, filled with strong, inspiring women who shaped his journey just as much as his legendary career did.

Let’s explore how romance can shake up the political stage of notable politicians Herman Cain, Kwame Kilpatrick, John Conyers, Herschel Walker, & Marion Barry.

We're going back to this episode from last fall about Jim Brown, the legendary running back for the Cleveland Browns, movie star, and activist. But he had an extremely complicated love life, marked by two marriages, a few engagements, and many allegations of abuse. Research and Resources: Out of Bounds by Jim Brown - https://tinyurl.com/26sdvjy8  Jim Brown: The Fierce Life of an American Hero by Mike Freeman - https://tinyurl.com/yc8du964  Jim Brown: Last Man Standing by Dave Zirin - https://tinyurl.com/4nzk7bxd  Everyone Has A Story by Debra Clark - https://tinyurl.com/yvurceh3  "Jim Brown Did Great Things; He Also Beat Women" by Diana Moskovitz - https://tinyurl.com/3xf5cws5  People V. Brown - https://tinyurl.com/5hcbrwfz  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. Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Email Aisle Tell You What at aisle[at]hueido.com All other links you want https://msha.ke/aisletell Aisle Runner tee: https://tinyurl.com/5yufus2n  COZY. tumbler: https://tinyurl.com/ypk4hkks