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Explore the historical shenanigans that shaped our lives; look at the past from the point of view of our ancestors, where they walked, how they thought, the products they used, the traditions they started, and the superstitions that guided them. Discover an understanding of the past and how it shaped the present with glimpses into the lives of our host and guests. Hope you enjoy this adventure!
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Superstitions.giovanna,Ana,Bia And Sophia prando
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Superstition is a southwestern gothic mystery audio drama about a private eye, a bartender, a cop, a missing girl, an old mystery and one very spooky town in Arizona. Created by Sarah Kolb.
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Send us a text February 28, 1978...Zara Cully wasn't new to acting when she made her television debut at 74, she had not only starred in movies and theater early in her career, she taught acting at a college and her private acting school. She was cast to her most memorable role at 82 years old, one of the oldest actors working in Hollywood at the t…
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Send us a text February 27, 1890...Mabel Staupers was instrumental in desegregating the US military nursing corps and the American Nursing Association, giving black nurses their rightful place and acknowledgment of their knowledge and education in both organizations. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leav…
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Send us a text February 25, 1870...Hiriam Revels was swore in as the first black congressman in the US Congress, representing Mississippi in the US House of Representatives. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our…
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Send us a text February 26, 1926...Tiger Flowers was the first black boxer to earn the title middleweight world champion. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! …
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Send us a text February 24, 1978...Alma Woodsey Thomas devoted her life to teaching kids to appreciate the art created by others, and in 70s began her successful second career creating art of her own for others to appreciate. Her art hung in the White House. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comme…
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Send us a text February 23, 1881...Benjamin Boseman, a physician who served the Union as a military surgeon in the US Colored Troops, became the first politician elected to three consecutive terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify …
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Send us a text Mr. Ballard dreamed of living in world without fear, and because of the color of his skin he had to leave the US and move to France to live this simple dream. His lived several lives in his short 66 years, upsetting some and inspiring others. Guest Host: Ray Bush, author: https://linktr.ee/LostSoulsRaymond?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAa…
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Send us a text February 22, 1936...Horace Pippin served the US in the World War 1, where he was shot in the right shoulder. Despite his injury and the lifelong issues from it, he was a talented folk artist, one of the most beloved in US history. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify…
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Send us a text February 21, 1936...Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, congresswoman, and professor. She was the first black person elected to Texas House, and despite facing racism and sexism was unanimously selected as outstanding freshman congressional member by her colleagues. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, plea…
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Send us a text February 20, 1994...At 24 years old, John Singleton was the youngest director ever nominated for an academy award for Best Director for his movie Boyz In the Hood. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe t…
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Send us a text February 19, 1942...The Tuskegee Airmen were an elite group of black US Army Air Corps aviators, the first black pilots in the US military, who served in World War 2. Not only did they assist the US and allied powers on the war front, they instramental in desegrating the US military, and flew Eleanor Roosevelt on a quick flight state…
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Send us a text The nursing shortage in the US, lead Seaview Sanatorium to recruit black nurses in the south to the New York tuberculosis hospital. While black nurses were not allowed to work in most hospitals, were not allowed in the American Nursing Association, nor given any supervisory positions in the few hospitals they were employed due to rac…
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Send us a text Soul food was born pre-civil war, the creation of enslaved people to provide life sustaining sustenance, but also a homage to their roots. Now soul food is the food of freedom, comfort, and community. Passed through generations within the black American communities, it is a representation of a culture that continues to define resilie…
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Send us a text February 17, 1942...Armed with a gun, a law book, knowledge, and a desire to make the world better, Huey P. Newton set out on a mission that put a target from the FBI on his back, protecting, feeding and providing medical care thousands but costing him and his several of his compatriots their lives. Support the show Thanks for listen…
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Send us a text February 18, 1931...Toni Morrison is one of the most renowned, celebrated authors in the world, using her voice to shed light on racial inequality, gender inequality, and social injustices. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzspro…
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Send us a text February 16, 1964...education is one of the most important professions, and James Munroe Canty took edication to whole new level. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friend…
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Send us a text February 15, 1968...A four decade long career that began at aged 16 brought Henry Lewis success not only in the US, but across the world. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell you…
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Send us a text February 14, 1959...Baby Dodds is the best jazz drummer to ever pick up drum sticks or in early drumming, chair rungs. #history #blackhistory #americanhistory #february #blackhistoryfact #equality #equity #success #workinghard #drummer #jazz #neworleans #chicago #newyork #france Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to…
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Send us a text February 10, 1937...Leontyne Price was an international opera star. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our…
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Send us a text February 11, 1920...Daniel "Chappie" James Jr was a four star general whose service to the US spanned 3 wars. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank yo…
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Send us a text February 12 is not only the anniversary of the NAACP, but also of the first time "Lift Every Voice And Sing, the black national anthem, was performed. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel…
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Send us a text Febrary 13, 1923...the New York Renaissance Basketball Team was a barnstorming team formed due to the racial segregation of sports legues. They were a successful and accomplished team who used a ballroom as their home court. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or te…
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Send us a text February 8, 1944...Harry McAlpin was the first black journalist to receive White House press creditials. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If…
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Send us a text February 9, 1995...Dr. Harris was the first black astronaut to space walk. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us w…
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Send us a text February 5, 1994...Myrlie Evers waited over 30 years for justice for her husband's murder. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would lik…
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Send us a text February 6, 1945...Bob Marley was a musical sensation, who is still influencing future generations. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you …
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Send us a text February 7, 1926...Black History Month is a necessary part of American that needs to be honored. American history has been whitewashed, Carter Woodson determined to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of black Americans. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spoti…
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Send us a text February 4, 1913...Imagine surviving a time when you could be arrested for sitting on a seat on a bus... Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If…
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Send us a text February 1, 1978...Harriet Tubman is honored on a US Postage Stamp. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our…
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Send us a text February 3, 1867...Studying creepy crawlies while teaching high school, Charles Henry Turner changed entomology and zoology Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends abou…
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Send us a text February 2, 1897...Alfred Cralle invented the ice cream scoop to aid his coworkers struggling to scoop ice cream. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Than…
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Send us a text In honor of Black History Month: In order to travel safely across the US, black motorists relied on the green book, named after the creator Victor Hugo Green. In the racially divisive American of Jim Crow, black Americans were denigrated, targeted, shunned, threatened, and often the victims of assault by white Americans. They were re…
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Send us a text The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with a rally cry of "no mail, low morale" revitalized the military postal system during WW2. Under the command of Major Charity Adams 855 black women went to Europe, cleaned, sorted, organized, and decluttered US military mail warehouses. These amazing women delivered 3 years backlogged m…
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Send us a text January 30, 1969...The Beetles played their last live show on the roof of a building in London's fashion and business district. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends …
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Send us a text January 31, 1988...Washington Redskins won Superbowl XXII thanks to Doug Williams. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to ass…
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Send us a text January 26, 1966...The Beaumont children disappear from an Adelaide beach forever changing the feelings of safety in the community. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your frie…
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Send us a text January 27, 1922...Nellie Bly broke barriers and lived life on her own terms. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist u…
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Send us a text January 28, 1958...legos were patented in Denmark. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one d…
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Send us a text January 29, 1845...The Raven, one of the most well known poems in the world, was published in a newspaper by an editor, Edgar Allan Poe. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your…
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Send us a text January 24, 1987...racial discrimination is a battle constantly fought in the US. Small progress is made daily, thanks to events such as this civil rights march. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to …
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Send us a text January 25, 1961...live presidential press conferences are held regularly thanks to their introduction by President Kennedy. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends abo…
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Send us a text January 20...Set aside by congress as the official day a new president takes office, January 20 is history making every 4 years. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends…
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Send us a text January 22, 1947...KTLA 5 is the first commercially licensed television station west of the Mississippi River, and is currently the only television statio operating a home office in Hollywood. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzs…
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Send us a text January 23, 1964...southern states used poll taxes to prevent Black americans and poor white Americans from voting maintaining control of the local and state politics. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscri…
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Send us a text January 21, 1908...The Sullivan Ordinance banned women from smoking inside public buildings, but allowed men to continue. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about …
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Send us a text January 19, 1953...I Love Lucy is one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. The barrier breaking show is still in reruns today. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell …
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Send us a text Jazz is a traditional American music genre, but influenced by Afro-American folk music and a marching bands or two. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Th…
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Send us a text January 18, 1983...Jim Thorpe was an accomplished athlete, who won two gold metals at the Sweden Olympics in 1912 that were later stripped from him. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel a…
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Send us a text January 17, 1882...Aletta Jacobs was a pioneer for women's reproduction health and a fierce advocate for women's rights. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about u…
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Send us a text January 16, 1964...The Whisky A Go Go opened on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Support the show Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout! Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! Thank you! If you would like to assist …
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