Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

Aisle Tell You What is a visual podcast where I share the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. We reminisce not to be messy, but to remind us of the passion in our past, and to humanize the people we place on pedestals. Basically it’s all love... Black history. Raconteuse: Ashleigh Coffie. Brought to you by Hueido Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Email Aisle Tell You What at aisle [at] hueido.com

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April 13, 2026 11 mins

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. 

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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. This is the second episode in our Protect Black Women series.

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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.    📌 Leave a review if you enjoy Aisle Tell You What. 

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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.

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Let's revisit the love story of one of our most revered Black couples of all time: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. 

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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...

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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. 

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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 Ru...

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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 L...

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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, t...

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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 Wha...

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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 Bentl...
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February 24, 2025 20 mins

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

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February 17, 2025 29 mins

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.

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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 

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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 agri...

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Speaking of protests & boycotts... 👀 let's explore how love and activism were intertwined. 

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January 20, 2025 21 mins

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

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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...

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January 6, 2025 23 mins

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.

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