Our Celebration

Erica Shikarides
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Welcome to Our Celebration, a Hispanic and African American heritage podcast that explores our history, accomplishments past & present, with a dash of current events affecting our communities. Come for the party, stay for knowledge.

  1. 08/24/2023

    African American History & Literature Resources

    Curriculum and Culture- Diverse and inclusive language arts bundles for grades k-8 Stories of Color- Search curated book lists by genre, religion, time period in history, by grade, by geographical region, or by culture & perspective EyeSeeMe African American Children’s book store African American Literature Book Club- geared towards adult readers and has an active forum @Melanatedandwelleducated African American homeschool mom sharing books & resources on African American history & literature Just like Me Book Box ( book subscription) BrownToyBox.com (STEAM activity subscription) BlessedHeritage.com offers an African-American literature-based American History curriculum for elementary - high school.

  2. 08/17/2023

    Career, "Alt Blackness", and Family with Graphic Designer Avery Owens

    Join us as Avery shares about building a graphic arts career, identifying would-be employers fishing for free work, raising a multi-ethnic family, and more.

  3. 08/10/2023

    Unsung Heroes of the Latin American Civil Rights Movement

    Examining the lasting impact of these unsung heroes and how their work continues to inspire current social justice movements. Featuring mini-bios for Sylvia Mendez, Felipe Luciano, and more.

  4. 08/03/2023

    US Policies Impacting Latin Americans in the U.S.

    From colonization to the present, Latinos have encountered various barriers that hindered their social, economic, and political progress in America. Listen in as we review the history and results of advocacy in two big U.S. policies: Immigration and language access.

  5. 03/02/2023

    Pura Belpré: Afro-Puerto Rican Librarian & Puppeteer Extraordinaire

    Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in the New York Public Library system. A gifted storyteller, Puppeteer, and author, she shared, re-interpreted, and wrote Puerto Rican folk tales, including publishing the first mainstream children's book for Spanish children in the continental United States in 1932. Pura Belpre Mini Documentary https://centropr-archive.hunter.cuny.edu/collections/pura-belpr%C3%A9-biographical-essay

  6. 02/23/2023

    Patterson-Greenfield: The 1st and Only Black-Owned and Operated Automobile Company

    Patterson-Greenfield: The 1st and Only Black-Owned and Operated Automobile Company

  7. 02/16/2023

    The Foundations of Black Faith & Social Justice in America

    Did you know the first African American to be ordained as a minister was in 1785? The founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is around the same era. Listen in as we explore the historical founding of A.M.E, arguably the most important faith institute in the Black community. https://www.ame-church.com/our-church/our-history/ https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/religious/african-methodist-episcopal-a-m-e-church/ https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-story-of-the-first-ordained-african-american-pastor-in-us-history/

  8. 02/09/2023

    The First 2 African Americans Elected to the U.S. Senate + History of the #3 HBCU in the US

    The first two African Americans elected to the U.S. Senate: P.B.S. Pinchback and B.K. Bruce Founding of Tuskegee University

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Welcome to Our Celebration, a Hispanic and African American heritage podcast that explores our history, accomplishments past & present, with a dash of current events affecting our communities. Come for the party, stay for knowledge.

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  • Creator
    Erica Shikarides
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erica Shikarides
  • Show Website
    Our Celebration