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Diana Ross & The Men in Her Life

Diana Ross’s love life has been as luminous as her career, with several high-profile relationships that the world is still talking about. So you know I'll tell you all about it.
 
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The Love Story of Debbie Allen and Norm Nixon

Let's reflect on the 40 year + love story of dancer/actress Debbie Allen and former basketball star Norm Nixon.
 
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Mary Cartwright vs. the Hoosier Lottery: Inside The Indiana Scandal of the 80's

Mary Cartwright walked into the Hoosier Lottery and ended up at the center of a nightmare. In this episode, let's follow Mary’s story step by step, from the power imbalance and retaliation she says she faced to the legal battle that turned her into a reluctant symbol of how easily vulnerable workers can be exploited and discarded.
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The Harassment of Harlem Renaissance Sculptor Augusta Savage

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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What Happened to Elaine Riddick: How North Carolina Violated Her

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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Protect Black Women: The Sad Story of Tammi Terrell

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. 
 
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How Motown Secretly Benefited From Its Stars Getting Married

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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RERUN: In This Love Together: The Love Story of Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee

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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The Confession of Van Allen Beaver: How This Man Tried to Provide for His Family

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 07:49 Reflection and Conclusion
 
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The Romantic Scandal of Walter F. White, Executive Secretary of the NAACP

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. 
 
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More Than a Moment: NFL Draft Night and the Women Beside the Player

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 Russell Wilson’s forgotten first marriage to the high-stakes attention on Travis Hunter and fiancée Leanna Lenee—we unpack how love and legacy clash in the most public way possible.
 
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Rosetta Tharpe, Sly Stone & More: Publicity Stunt Marriages in Black History

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 Love...Black history!
 
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The Wives of Dr. Booker T. Washington & Their Impact

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, the intellectual equal
08:45 Margaret Murray Washington, the builder, advocate, and legacy keeper
10:59 Portia Washington's complicated relationship with her stepmothers
14:45 Challenges of Blended Families
16:01 Conclusion and Legacy of the Wives
 
 
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Mini Ep: The Black Women Who Proposed First & Why It’s Still Controversial

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 
 
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The Untold Love Stories of Black Queer Women in the 1900s

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 Bentley
12:50 Dorothy West
16:16 Boston Marriages & Black Queer Women
19:44 Conclusion
 
Books:
The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire before Stonewall by Dr. Cookie Woolner - https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Lady-Lovers-Stonewall-American/dp/146967548X
Heat Wave: The Life and Career of Ethel Waters by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Wave-Career-Ethel-Waters/dp/0061241741
Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography by Donald Bogle - https://www.amazon.com/Dorothy-Dandridge-Biography-Donald-Bogle-ebook/dp/B0928XQHF5?ref_=ast_author_mpb
And Bid Him Sing: A Biography of Countée Cullen by Charles Molesworth - https://www.amazon.com/Bid-Him-Sing-Biography-Count%C3%A9e/dp/0226533646
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They Said Yes… But Never Said ‘I Do'

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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