Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

We reflect on the intricacies of renowned couturier Ann Lowe's love life, exploring the romantic threads woven into the fabric of her extraordinary career. From her early days navigating the challeng…

Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican-born political leader, publisher, journalist, and orator who played a pivotal role in the Black Nationalist and Pan-African movements during the early 20th century. As th…

Jim Brown, the legendary running back for the Cleveland Browns, the movie star, and the activist, was one of the most dominant athletes of all time. But he had an extremely complicated love life, mar…

Michael Vick and his wife, Kijafa, met in January 2002 at a nightclub in Virginia. Michael was already a professional football player for the Atlanta Falcons, while Kijafa was still in college. The c…

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 t…

Donald Driver was one of the most successful wide receivers for the Green Bay Packers. Maybe you know him as the winner of the 14th season of Dancing With The Stars. Either way, it’s the perfect time…

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 t…

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 th…

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 ha…

In a special Labor Day/Bey Day Aisle Tell You What, I wanted to share with you a sweet love story from today that was four years in the making -- the romance of Sierra and Marquise. Congratulations t…

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 quest…

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 e…

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…

Stevie Wonder is an icon who has won countless awards and accolades for his contributions to the music industry. While his music is undoubtedly his greatest legacy, his personal life has also garnere…

Marvin Gaye was such a talented musician and singer known for his soulful, sensual, and romantic music. However, his personal life was not always as harmonious as his songs. Marvin had two marriages:…

The love stories of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard are intimately intertwined with their time as Supremes and beyond. They were all drawn to men who saw them outside of what they were …

Motown founder Berry Gordy was married three times, had eight kids by six different women. But that was and is because Berry absolutely loves women. He mentioned that “women had been the inspiration …

In honor of the recent awards, I wanted to look at the three people that have basically built and contributed to what Black Entertainment Television has become throughout the last forty plus years: R…

James Brown really had a life, didn't he? When you look at his career as an entertainer, you see a pioneer in music. But when you examine his marriages, relationships, and the families he created, yo…

You wouldn’t be able to have a white boy on your roster that feeds you pasta and lobster if it wasn’t for Mildred and Richard Loving. Fifty-six years ago on June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court ruled una…