Author: Ashleigh Coffie

The Love Stories of Julius ”Dr. J” Erving

You know of Julius “Dr. J” Erving as this basketball phenom and you probably remember a little bit of his love story but his life is so much more than that. This week, we’re reflecting on the moments that led him down the aisle and what happened after he said “I do.” Research and Resources: Dr. J: The Autobiography by Julius Erving & Karl Taro Greenfeld – https://tinyurl.com/5ydkdj7w “Reaching Out” by Tom Friend – https://tinyurl.com/4vcbr3fh “Julius Erving Doesn’t Want to Be a Hero Anymore” by Robert Huber – https://tinyurl.com/37nj3xvv Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido

Aisle Tell You What – Satchmo & Spouses: The Marriages of Louis Armstrong

We know of Louis Armstrong the jazz musician but probably not about his four marriages. Over his lifetime, Louis was married to Daisy Parker, Lil Hardin, Alpha Smith, and Lucille Wilson. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. 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. References & Resources: To learn more about Louis Armstrong, look into the following books, video, and media: Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life by Laurence Bergreen – https://bit.ly/3MOpe1K Louis Armstrong, An American Genius by James Lincoln Collier – https://bit.ly/3MLQZYV Little Satchmo: Living

Aisle Tell You What – The Many Marriages of Jack Johnson

One thing about boxer Jack Johnson, he was going to have a wife. And sometimes wives. And whives. He was an extremely interesting man as his love interests usually threatened his livelihood, but yet, he persisted. Please enjoy this episode about the seven women he called his wives. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Listen to Aisle Tell You What wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/HueIDoPod Send your wedding pictures to Show Nups https://bit.ly/ShowNuptials Follow on Instagram https://bit.ly/ATYWinsta Follow on Twitter https://bit.ly/ATYWTwitter Follow on TikTok https://bit.ly/HueIDoTikTok Shop on Etsy https://etsy.me/3oHCfBM Email Aisle Tell You What at

Aisle Tell You What – A Mother’s Love: Chubby Checker, Betty Bridges, Lindiwe Dlamini, and Drs. Hammond & Dr. Tinina Cade

I had to give you a Mother’s Day episode this weekend, Aisle Runners! Now, this isn’t probably what you’re expecting or maybe it is! This week’s Aisle Tell You What is about four different stories all around a mother’s love. How her love transcends will vary from each story but you will enjoy all four. The stories shared are about Chubby Checker, Catharina Lodders, and mom Eartle Evans Todd Bridges and mom Betty Bridges Lindiwe Dlamini and Zena Zoraya Mahlangu or Queen LaMahlangu Dr. Camille Hammond, Dr. Jason Hammond, and Dr. Tinina Q. Cade Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought

Aisle Tell You What – Harry Belafonte: The Friend, The Father, The Husband

Harry Belafonte was an acclaimed vocalist, actor, and activist. Since his passing on April 25, 2023, many have given their tributes and shared fond memories about Mr. Belafonte. When most reflect on his life, they see the successes… but fail to remember how a lot of this came at the expense of his family. Today, we’re going to look at Mr. Harry Belafonte in a different lens where we examine his closest relationships, marriages, and family. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Listen to Aisle Tell You What wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/HueIDoPod Follow on

All in The Family: The Story of The Cookes & The Womacks

We really just turned a TikTok video series into a full-fledged podcast. Girl! We did it, Joe!  To celebrate the inaugural Aisle Tell You What podcast episode (you have to go to YouTube for the visual version), I am giving you an episode y’all have requested many many times: the story of Sam Cooke + Bobby Womack. But let’s go further than that — let’s just talk about the Cookes and the Womacks because these two families go together real bad. But you tell me what you think: about this story but also about the first episode! And share it out, Aisle Runners/Aislanders (the name is still TBD, by the way.) Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant