17 episodes
Black History Moments Shaakira White
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Black History is more than the common names we always hear. Each Friday, join Shaakira White, an HBCU grad and content creator, as she recounts the stories of those forgotten in Black History. If you want to learn more about Black history, are curious about all things Black, or just want to hear a great narrative, this is the podcast for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackhistorymoments/support
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16: Bayard Rustin was the backbone of The March on Washington
Bayard Rustin was an openly gay Black man that helped plan and strategize many of the major civil right's events in history. Even when people tried to weaponize his sexuality against him, Bayard stood the course.
This is his story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://nyti.ms/3az7FAI
https://nbcnews.to/2ZtLTZ0
https://bit.ly/3uecPKg
https://bit.ly/3bhqkjP
https://n.pr/3ptwkLj
https://to.pbs.org/3s3II6w
https://bit.ly/3azb8j4
https://bit.ly/3k1nUK8
https://stanford.io/2NBM2a4
https://s.si.edu/2Zvhdqo
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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 something about racism and segregation in America.
This is her story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://to.pbs.org/3a7islE, https://bit.ly/37mc88f, https://bit.ly/3qcI4mM, https://bit.ly/3aOzR1q, https://bit.ly/3abzZJj, https://bit.ly/2OxbCO9, https://bit.ly/2Z99NsI, https://bit.ly/3qghngQ, https://to.pbs.org/2ZaUsYk, https://bit.ly/372uPNK
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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 "about that action."
This is his story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://bit.ly/2MwM3vO, https://bit.ly/3cE445X, https://bit.ly/3rlLlQG, https://bit.ly/3cGbhCK, https://bit.ly/2MTpJwk, https://bit.ly/39LUGLW, https://bit.ly/3oQxznA, https://bit.ly/3cRIfQL
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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 of choice?
This is her story...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://bit.ly/3ol1fcp, https://bit.ly/3iSLyb0, https://bit.ly/3ppBJnB, https://bit.ly/2MtlvLy, https://to.pbs.org/3psj4rb, https://apple.co/39q25Ae
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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 came to be the United States vs. Billie Holiday.
This is her story...
WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3a1JnHIxHv4
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://politi.co/2Ku721d
https://bit.ly/36dOhHh
https://legcy.co/3itAPnc
https://bit.ly/3o0VrVg
https://to.pbs.org/3pd6fkg
https://bit.ly/3p4wyco
https://bit.ly/35W7Cw9
https://billieholiday.com/bio/
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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 her flashy performances. She was a blues pioneer and one of the first blues musicians ever recorded.
This is her story...
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Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3e1z0eR
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://nyti.ms/3stIC9t, https://bit.ly/2LQTJZ4, https://bit.ly/3icQuHF, https://bit.ly/2LwWtuM, https://bit.ly/35HSKS0, https://bit.ly/2LCET8G, https://bit.ly/38IKMtO, https://bit.ly/3ifXYcS
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackhistorymoments/support
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