15: Daisy Bates was the force behind The Little Rock Nine
Did you know that The Little Rock Nine were hand-picked by a woman who knew they'd be able to handle the scrutiny coming their way? Her name was Daisy Bates and she knew early on that she had to do so...
12 Helmi 202117min
14: David Ruggles was about that abolitionist life
David Ruggles was like the 18th century version of Malcolm X. Born a free man, David made sure that he did everything he could to help enslaved people down south and free people up north. David was "a...
5 Helmi 202126min
13: Aunt Polly Jackson didn't play on the Underground Railroad
When we think of the Underground Railroad, our first thought may go to Harriet Tubman. But have you heard the story of Aunt Polly Jackson who helped escaped Black people using her two unlikely weapons...
29 Tammi 202113min
12: What really happened to Billie Holiday?
Billie Holiday is one of the most influential jazz singers in American History. But there are parts of her story that remain untold. Listen to this episode to get an inside look at her life and what c...
22 Tammi 202126min
11: Who was the real Ma Rainey?
If you've seen Netflix's latest hit, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, you may be curious to know more about the real person. Ma Rainey aka "Queen of the Blues", had a mouth full of gold teeth that matched he...
15 Tammi 202113min
09: Mary Ellen Pleasant had that bag!
Mary Ellen Pleasant was a self-made millionaire who was worth 30 million dollars at her peak. She used her money to invest in real estate and other businesses but most importantly, she used her wealth...
21 Elo 202019min
08: Edward Bouchet was genius... but that still wasn't enough
Edward Bouchet was the first Black person to receive a PhD in America. He was intelligent and more than capable but even with his amazing accomplishments, he would not be granted the same opportunitie...
31 Heinä 202016min
