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Aisle Tell You What shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. Basically, it’s all love Black History. Aisle Tell You What is hosted by Ashleigh Coffie and brought to you by Hueido.
Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
The Untold Love Stories of Black Queer Women in the 1900s
Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History
20 minutes 56 seconds
8 months ago
The Untold Love Stories of Black Queer Women in the 1900s
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
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Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History
Aisle Tell You What shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. Basically, it’s all love Black History. Aisle Tell You What is hosted by Ashleigh Coffie and brought to you by Hueido.
Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
