Category: Aisle Tell You What

The Love Stories of Deion Sanders

Coach Prime or Deion Sanders is a legendary NFL and MLB player who is known for his flashy style and his ability to play two sports at the highest level. But behind the spotlight, Sanders has also had a complex and sometimes tumultuous love life. In this episode, we’ll take a look at Sanders’ relationships, from his two marriages to his current engagement. We’ll also explore how his professional career has influenced his personal life, and vice versa. Research and

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

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

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

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