Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

A True Crime Love Story: The Devastating Wedding Day of Milly & Johnny 28.10.2026 11m

This is the 1965 Baltimore love story of Mildred “Milly” Collins and John Henry “Johnny” Thompson.

The Love Stories of Diahann Carroll 14.10.2026 28m

Married four times, engaged at least five, and linked to some of the most notable men of her time, Diahann’s romantic history reveals a woman navigating love, ambition, heartbreak, and independence in the public eye.

Black Motherhood Throughout History: Dorothy Dandridge 11.05.2026 14m

As we start on the Examples of Black Motherhood Throughout History series, let’s reflect on Dorothy Dandridge’s sacrifices to help her daughter Harolyn have the best life she could have.

Diana Ross & The Men in Her Life 04.05.2026 32m

Diana Ross’s love life has been as dramatic and luminous as her career, with several high-profile relationships that the world is still talking about.

The Love Story of Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon 27.04.2026 15m

Let’s reflect on the love story of Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon.

Mary Cartwright vs. the Hoosier Lottery: Inside The Indiana Scandal of the 80's 20.04.2026 20m

Mary Cartwright walked into the Hoosier Lottery and ended up at the center of a nightmare. In this episode, let's follow Mary’s story step by step, from the power imbalance and retaliation she says she faced to the legal battle that turned her into a reluctant symbol of how easily vulnerable workers can be exploited and discarded. - Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What. - Follow on social media for 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

The Harassment of Harlem Renaissance Sculptor Augusta Savage 13.04.2026 11m

Continuing our Protect Black Women series with another one. Augusta Savage was a Harlem Renaissance sculptor whose genius helped shape generations of Black artists, but behind the clay and creativity was a chilling story of torture and harassment. - Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What. - Follow on social media for 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

What Happened to Elaine Riddick: How North Carolina Violated Her 06.04.2026 10m

Elaine Riddick was a 14-year-old girl in North Carolina who had her innocence taken then her womanhood, all in the same year and both without her consent.

Protect Black Women: The Sad Story of Tammi Terrell 30.03.2026 11m

Starting off the Protect Black Women series with the familiar story of Tammi Terrell. The Motown singer died at the age of 24, and her short life was full of harm and hurt.

How Motown Secretly Benefited From Its Stars Getting Married 02.03.2026 21m

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

RERUN: In This Love Together: The Love Story of Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee 16.02.2026 16m

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

The Confession of Van Allen Beaver: How This Man Tried to Provide for His Family 09.02.2026 9m

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.

The Romantic Scandal of Walter F. White, Executive Secretary of the NAACP 02.02.2026 21m

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

More Than a Moment: NFL Draft Night and the Women Beside the Player 22.04.2025 20m

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

Rosetta Tharpe, Sly Stone & More: Publicity Stunt Marriages in Black History 08.04.2025 19m

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

The Wives of Dr. Booker T. Washington & Their Impact 31.03.2025 18m

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.

Mini Ep: The Black Women Who Proposed First & Why It’s Still Controversial 10.03.2025 12m

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

The Untold Love Stories of Black Queer Women in the 1900s 03.03.2025 20m

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

They Said Yes… But Never Said ‘I Do' 24.02.2025 20m

I look at these five Black celebrities that got engaged but never made it down the aisle. Let’s try to figure out why.

The Stories Behind Historic Black Weddings 17.02.2025 29m

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