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Let's revisit the love story of one of football's more heralded running backs -- Mr. Walter Payton. Despite his family-friendly persona and excellent ball-carrying talents, he had flaws in his marria…

Let's explore the intense and ultimately tragic relationship between Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, one-third of the girl group TLC, and former NFL wide receiver Andre Rison. Their love story, as you probabl…

On October 10, 1977, Marvin Gaye married Janis Hunter in an intimate ceremony that marked the official start to their passionate and turbulent coupling.

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On this episode of Aisle Tell You What, let's explore the personal lives of four remarkable women—Melanie Brown (Mel B of the Spice Girls), Madam C.J. Walker, Mary J. Blige, and Dorothy Dandridge—who…

In this episode of Aisle Tell You What, we reflect on two of the most secretive celebrity marriages in Hollywood!

We dive deep into Janet Jackson’s nearly decade-long hidden marriage to René Elizondo…

In our season 3 premiere episode, let's reminisce on the history of the Mann Act, a 1910 law intended to combat human trafficking but often used to target prominent Black men like boxing champion Jac…

Take a seat in the dugout as we explore the lesser-known aspect of baseball icon Willie Mays' life – his journey through love and romance. I will reflect on the heartwarming and sometimes tumultuous …

The marriage between David Justice and Halle Berry was very short. But for a significant period in the 90s, they were one of the power couples that the media, especially within Black Hollywood. But b…

Bo Jackson? Now that's a name that could launch a rocket (or maybe outrun one!). This guy wasn't just an athlete, he was a two-sport superhero. He was a force of nature, a walking highlight reel. But…

Running back the most popular episode of 2023 in honor of the life (and love story) of Marvin Gaye. 

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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to be a presidential candidate on a major ticket, the first woman to run for president as a Democrat, and also the first Black woman elected to Congress. Mo…

Harriet Tubman's dedication to freedom overshadowed details of her romantic life. However, she was married twice, possibly struggled with her fertility among other health concerns, had her heartbroke…

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 s…

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 h…

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 …

The headlines, Instagram posts, and speculation would make you think you know everything there is to know about the marriage of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. But I am here to tell you you don’t. On th…

In honor of Valentine's Day, let's celebrate one of our most revered Black couples of all time: Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. These two were an iconic power couple, especially within Black Hollywood. The…

We're reflecting on the captivating love story of international superstar and reggae legend Bob Marley and his singer/manager/farmer/entrepreneur wife Rita Marley. After getting married in the 1960s …

The club can be an opening of opportunity, a cavity of community, or an environment of excitement. For those that are lucky, this can also be the location to love. Dating back to the early 1900s, the…

Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson was a complex and contradictory figure, at once a ruthless gangster and a Robin Hood-esque protector of his Harlem community. Born in 1905, he rose to power during t…