Author: Ashleigh Coffie

Who Should You Invite to Your Rehearsal Dinner?

The rehearsal dinner is a pre-wedding dinner party held the night before the wedding. It is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents, but can also be hosted by the bride’s parents, the couple themselves, or a combination of people. The rehearsal dinner is a time for the wedding party to practice the ceremony and for the families of the bride and groom to meet and get to know each other. It is also a chance for the couple to thank

Aisle Tell You, Too: More About the Love Stories of Marvin Gaye, Julius Erving and Pam Grier

On the last Monday of the month, ATYW provides context to the comments and questions left on the love stories from earlier in the month. Also, it’s an opportunity to answer any frequently asked questions, too. Because truly, between the episodes on Marvin Gaye, Julius Erving, and Pam Grier, there was more than plenty to talk about. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our

The Love Stories of Pam Grier

When you think of blaxploitation films, you have to think of her. Her on-screen performances in films such as “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown” made her the original baddie, if you think about it. She would evolve into a well-rounded actress, working with the likes of Spike Lee, Quintin Tarantino, Paul Newman, and the Weinstein brothers. But before she was the woman we all know and love, she was Pammy, a girl from Denver that loved the outdoors. So yes, this

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