The Thought Tapestry

The New Mexicans
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Welcome to Thought Tapestry! Join us as we take turns presenting a history topic of interest including captivating tidbits and untold stories, past and present, that shape the American experience. Hear about the legends that built the foundation and the cultural and sometimes contradictory moments that define the United States. Whether you're a history buff, a pop culture junkie, or just here for a good time, we've got something for you. So come for the deep dives, stay for hot takes. Let's get into it!

  1. 12/01/2025

    Bye, White House

    In our final episode of season we discuss the life and legacy of Annie Turnbo Malone, the burden of black hair, how nerds are very sexual and the need for powerful personas. How do all these things thread together? Come find out as we spin the block and close it out how we started it with the phenomena of the OBG (Other Black Girl.) Sources: https://medium.com/@tonitalks/annie-turnbo-malone-insidiously-written-off-in-the-black-hair-care-industry-she-created-04c3d201ea5chttps://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/annie-turnbo-malone/ https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/annie-malone-and-madam-cj-walker-pioneers-african-american-beauty-industry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Turnbo_Malone Intro Music: Moire by New Life on #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 3XXKDM6SSLTAZLIR Instagram: @⁠the.thoughttapestry⁠ Youtube: @TheThoughtTapestry505 Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    1h 16m

  2. 11/17/2025

    What are the dolphins doing?

    Ever wondered when the first American soft drink was invented? We got you! This week’s episode is all about the Dr Pepper, the nations first soda. We’re also chatting about the going rate of plastic bear cups, the high price of sugar and what dolphins are really up to when no one's looking.  Sources: https://drpeppermuseum.com/history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Pepper https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/storiesfromtexas/67/ Intro Music: Juiciest by Mountaineer on #Uppbeat License code: 3DRNJDDJD4R8HWQE Socials: Instagram: @the.thoughttapestry Youtube: @TheThoughtTapestry505 Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    58 min

  3. 11/04/2025

    A terrible trip for a Taurus for sure

    In this week's episode we are talking about the first black airmen to fly across America, the one and only James Banning. Learn how his ingenuity led him to create an airplane from unusual materials, our theory on the TikTok vote, the secret keeping of the Guinness family and why everyone really needs to relax because social media is a construct. #jamesbanning #airmen #pilot #guinnessfamily #tiktok Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Banning https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/crossing-country-james-h-banning https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2023/07/06/banning Music: Music from Fass on #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/fass/the-street License code: O5EPAIVEZAZL8HF9 Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    1h 7m

  4. 10/20/2025

    Bravo to you Mr Gordy

    In this weeks episode of the Thought Tapestry we're talking the music of Motown. Hear about the label's humble Detroit roots and its success in Hollywood. We're also chatting about business acumen, how Taylor Swift should teach a masterclass in it and the importance of never being your true self at work. SOURCES: https://houstonsymphony.org/the-sound-that-changed-america-the-history-of-motown/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown INTRO MUSIC: Kind of a Party by Mini Vandals, YouTube Studio SOCIALS: @TheThoughtTapestry505 - YouTube thethoughttapestry - TikTok Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    55 min

  5. 10/06/2025

    1 Black Guy, 1 Chance, 1 Time

    This week's episode is all about the notorious Marcus Garvey and his quest for black liberation outside of America. Hear how the Pan Africanism movement inspired the Black Panther Party and ponder with us whether or not racism should be classified as a mental illness. #thethoughttapestry #history #marcusgarvey #panafricanism #blackpantherparty #activism Sources: https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/twenty/tkeyinfo/garvey.htm https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/invisible-man-by-ralph-ellison/sources/1613 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Garvey Intro Music: Two Sides - SefChol, Youtube Music Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    53 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    They cannot be entertained

    Are you ready for some football? Episode 12 is all about gridiron. Listen in as we chat about the father of football, why the sport was almost banned, the eerie resemblance to another franchise and why the DEI culture wars do not apply to the NFL.  #history #nfl #gridiron #football Sources: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/national-football-league-nflhttps://www.britannica.com/sports/American-footballhttps://gobluedetroit.com/listicle/every-black-head-coach-in-the-history-of-the-nfl/ https://www.profootballhof.com/football-history/football-history/1869-1939/1902/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQQwqBNb51U - Are you ready for some football 1996, Hank Williams Jr. Music: Beast Mode - The Soundings, YouTube Studio Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    59 min

  7. 08/11/2025

    The best M'Fer I ever knew

    In this week's episode, we head back to the Southwest to chat about local legend Billy the Kid and how his quest for vengeance made him America's first viral legend. We also chat about the need to diversify one's lifestyle and how quickly a space can feel like an asylum when following trends. Sources: https://newmexiconomad.com/billy-the-kid/ https://palsofbillythekidhistoricalsociety.com/the-lincoln-county-war/ https://www.whiteoaksnmgoldrush.com/billy-the-kid-timeline-of-events/ Music: Clocks by Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, Angeline Saris, Jeremy Hoenig on Youtube Studio Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    1h 4m

  8. 07/28/2025

    We have let the Lady down

    In this week's episode we discuss the plans and production of the Statue of Liberty formally known as Liberty Enlightening the World situated in New York (but really Jersey.) Hear about her role as a literal and figurative beacon to the country and how the plot has changed and over the years her meaning all while she sits unpolished in the sea. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Statue-of-Liberty https://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/overview-history/ Music: Music: Bali by MBB Release date: 1 March 2024 
@mbbofficial
spoti.fi/2wqzjwK Hosts: Stephanie Hicks & Keisha Williams Producer/Editor: Stephanie Hicks

    1h 13m
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Welcome to Thought Tapestry! Join us as we take turns presenting a history topic of interest including captivating tidbits and untold stories, past and present, that shape the American experience. Hear about the legends that built the foundation and the cultural and sometimes contradictory moments that define the United States. Whether you're a history buff, a pop culture junkie, or just here for a good time, we've got something for you. So come for the deep dives, stay for hot takes. Let's get into it!

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  • Creator
    The New Mexicans
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  • Episodes
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