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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 202113min
10: Marsha P. Johnson and the LGBTQ Revolution
When we think about the LGBTQ revolution, we often direct our thoughts to Stonewall and pride parades that followed, but did you know that a Black trans woman was one of those at the forefront? Marsha...
28 Aug 202025min
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 Aug 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 Juli 202016min
