Category: Aisle Tell You What

The Love Story of Ursula Burns, the First Black Woman CEO of a Fortune 500 Company

We’re continuing our Black Women in Excellence series with a look at the love story of Ursula Burns, the former CEO of Xerox and the first Black woman to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Ursula’s success is largely due to the support of her husband, scientist Lloyd Bean. Their love story is so unique compared to what we are used to, but was beautiful nonetheless. Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings,

The Love Stories of Sheila Johnson, the First Black Woman Billionaire

Sheila Johnson is a name synonymous with breaking barriers and achieving excellence. A true multi-hyphenate, she has donned the hats of entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sports executive throughout her illustrious career. But for 30+ years, Sheila hid in the shell of who she could be because the person she married reduced her to that. Her love story does have a happy ending, thankfully. Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures

The Love Story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King

The love story of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King unfolded in the vibrant city of Boston, far from the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement that would later define their lives. Their love story, despite the rumors and threats, continues to inspire generations with its potent message of love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice. Aisle Tell You What is a weekly podcast that shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of Black figures throughout time. We bask

The Love Stories of Marcus Allen, Running Back Legend of the Raiders & Chiefs

Marcus Allen was an extraordinary running back that received basically every major award within his field. His wholesome persona was solidified with the 8 year marriage of actress/model Kathryn and then the relationship with the mother of his son, Lauren Hunter. Let’s reflect. Research and Resources: Marcus: The Autobiography of Marcus Allen – https://tinyurl.com/4zcanseh “The Greatness of Raiders Legend Marcus Allen” by Tom Lamarre – https://tinyurl.com/9fy2jr5z “Marcus Allen: Running backs are ‘sadly undervalued’” by Charean Williams – https://tinyurl.com/5n83pt7r Season 1,

Aisle Tell You, Too: More About the Love Stories of Deion Sanders & Walter Payton

It’s time for another Aisle Tell You, Too. 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. So let’s get into the inquiries and thoughts around Deion Sanders and Walter Payton’s romances. 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

The Love Stories of Walter Payton

Walter Payton is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He played running back for the Chicago Bears for 13 seasons, from 1975 to 1987, even winning a Super Bowl with them. However, despite his family-friendly persona, he had flaws in his marriage and romances, most of which were revealed after his death in 1999. Research and Resources: Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton by Jeff Pearlman – https://tinyurl.com/mjam2cvv Never Die Easy: The Autobiography