Reading with Rachelle: Connecting with History through Storytelling, a Book Club Podcast with Rachelle Chase

Rachelle Chase
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On the Reading with Rachelle podcast, Rachelle Chase (author of Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa and Lost Buxton, along with six fiction books and novellas) brings history to life through conversations with authors, experts, and everyday people impacted by the week's book selection. Through storytelling, we connect with the history we were never taught in school. At a time when history is being used to divide us, let's learn how it unites us, and how Black history is not apart from American history, but how it's a part of American history. rachellechase.substack.com

  1. Ep. 14: Black Iowans at War with Dr. William S. Morris

    6月25日

    Ep. 14: Black Iowans at War with Dr. William S. Morris

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. William S. Morris to discuss his new book, In Defense of the Nation: Black Iowans at War, which chronicles the contributions and trailblazing feats of Black soldiers from the Civil War to the first Persian Gulf War. Listen in as we discuss the contributions of Black soldiers—along with those of trailblazing African American women in the military—during and after their service, highlighting how their military roles helped pave the way for civil rights advancements and professional success in numerous fields. Dr. Morris’ passion for American history shines through and you’ll want to listen with pen and paper on hand to jot down all the names of the notable people in history that he shares. For more information: * Reading with Rachelle host, Rachelle Chase - https://rachellechasewrites.com * Subscribe to Reading with Rachelle for podcast news and articles - https://rachellechase.substack.com * Dr. William S. Morris - https://williamsmorris.org * The book In Defense of the Nation: Black Iowans at War - https://bookshop.org/a/108387/9781982174323 (Affiliate link) * Music by 5XBeatz at Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/5xbeatz-39481357/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    30 分钟
  2. Ep. 13: Searching for Families of Formerly Enslaved People with Dr. Judith Giesberg

    6月11日

    Ep. 13: Searching for Families of Formerly Enslaved People with Dr. Judith Giesberg

    In this episode, I'm joined by author Dr. Judith Giesberg to discuss her new book, Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families, which follows 10 individuals as they search for family and friends from whom they were separated during America's domestic slave trade. Listen in as we discuss the resilience and determination of formerly enslaved African Americans in their search for their families despite the many obstacles they faced; the challenges formerly enslaved veterans faced in proving their service and injuries to qualify for pensions; the impact of family separation on children—here's a horrific fact: 30% of nearly 4 million enslaved African Americans were younger than 10 when the Civil War began—and more. For more information: * Reading with Rachelle host, Rachelle Chase - https://rachellechasewrites.com * Subscribe to Reading with Rachelle for podcast news and articles - https://rachellechase.substack.com * Dr. Judith Giesberg - https://informationwanted.org * The book "Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families" - https://bookshop.org/a/108387/9781982174323 (Affiliate link) * Music by 5XBeatz at Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/5xbeatz-39481357/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    49 分钟
  3. Ep. 12: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success for Young Black Men

    5月28日

    Ep. 12: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success for Young Black Men

    In this episode, I joined John Busbee on his show, The Culture Buzz. Listen in, as we discuss the book The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success with the author, Dr. William A. Keyes. We also discuss Dr. Keyes’ incredible 22-year-old organization, The Institute for Responsible Citizenship, which has helped some of the best and brightest African American male college students in the country go on to become Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, PhDs, MDs, and JDs. They’ve also paved the way for others and “most importantly, have continued to be the thoughtful, caring men they were in college.” For more information: * Reading with Rachelle host, Rachelle Chase - https://www.rachellechasewrites.com/ * Subscribe to Reading with Rachelle for podcast news and articles - https://rachellechase.substack.com/ * John Busbee, host of The Culture Buzz - https://theculturebuzz.com/ * The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success - https://bookshop.org/a/108387/9781646871834 (Affiliate link) * Dr. William A. Keyes and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship - https://theinstitute.net/ * Music by 5XBeatz at Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/5xbeatz-39481357/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    28 分钟
  4. 11: Black Farming is Freedom: Celebrating the Legacy of Black Farmers with Denise Greer Jamerson

    3月12日

    11: Black Farming is Freedom: Celebrating the Legacy of Black Farmers with Denise Greer Jamerson

    In this episode, I'm joined by Denise Greer Jamerson to discuss the book, We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy by Natalie Baszile. Lyles Station is the last remaining Black settlement in Indiana. Denise’s family has been farming in the Lyles Station community since 1855, and her father, Norman Greer, has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as one of the last remaining African American farmers still farming land that's been in their family since before the Civil War. We discuss the fascinating history of Lyles Station, the challenges faced and the legacy created by Black farmers, along with Denise’s organization, Legacy Taste of the Garden, and their work to empower farmers in Indiana. While we touch upon We Are Each Other's Harvest, this episode isn't a direct discussion of the book. Instead, it supplements the book by providing a glimpse into the experiences of a Black farming family in the Midwest. A book review will be provided soon. For more information: * We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/we-are-each-others-harvest-natalie-baszile?variant=33007650766882 * Denise Greer Jamerson and Legacy Taste of the Garden: https://www.legacytasteofthegarden.com/ * Upcoming book review of We Are Each Other's Harvest: https://rachellechase.substack.com * Todd Western III, a sixth generation farmer in Iowa who's part of Western Family Farms and helped create the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference: https://www.westernfamilyfarms.com/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    31 分钟
  5. 10: Applying Proven Strategies Used by Black Educators During Jim Crow in Education Today with Dr. Sheryl Croft

    2月20日

    10: Applying Proven Strategies Used by Black Educators During Jim Crow in Education Today with Dr. Sheryl Croft

    DEI is being used as an excuse to get rid of race-based scholarships, cut funding, eliminate initiatives that encourage the hiring of qualified Black teachers, ban books, erase Black history, and much more. It's going to take all of us to change things for the better.   "Living the Legacy of African American Education: A Model for University and School Engagement" offers one possible solution: A program called Teaching in the Urban South (TITUS). TITUS explores the basic premise that if the strategies used by Black educators during Jim Crow were successful in educating millions of students, then why not try some of these strategies today?   Listen in as Dr. Sheryl Croft, co-editor of "Living the Legacy of African American Education: A Model for University and School Engagement," shares how TITUS works, its results, and how educators can implement something similar today, plus what non-educators can do to help our students succeed. Connect with TITUS & Get the Book Email: TITUS@teachingintheurbansouth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingintheurbansouth/ Book: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475808193/Living-the-Legacy-of-African-American-Education-A-Model-for-University-and-School-Engagement Connect with Rachelle Chase: https://www.rachellechasewrites.com/  https://rachellechase.substack.com/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    45 分钟
  6. 09: Some of the Black Artisans Who Shaped the Nation

    1月22日

    09: Some of the Black Artisans Who Shaped the Nation

    My guest this week is Robell Awake, author of the book "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects." Robell's book stood out to me because it shines a spotlight on the significant but often unacknowledged contributions of Black artisans and craftspeople throughout history, and how enslaved Black people used their skills and ingenuity as a form of resistance and expression. Robell and I not only discuss some of these innovative examples, but also his work and one of these skilled craftsmen mentioned in the book who has influenced it. Connect with Robell Awake and get the book: Robell Awake: https://www.robellawake.com/ Book: https://www.robellawake.com/a-short-history-of-black-craft Connect with Rachelle Chase: https://www.rachellechasewrites.com/  https://rachellechase.substack.com/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    32 分钟
  7. 08: Preserving the Legacy of Hannibal's Untold History with G. Faye Dant

    1月8日

    08: Preserving the Legacy of Hannibal's Untold History with G. Faye Dant

    This week's book, "Hannibal's Invisibles" by G. Faye Dant, provides a deeper look into the lives and contributions of Black Americans in Hannibal, the boyhood home of Mark Twain. Faye shares how, until 2013, the only public acknowledgment of Black contributions to Hannibal's history was a 1934 sign welcoming visitors that referenced "the n-word Jim" from Twain's novels. Faye's mission is to preserve this history and give a voice to the Black residents of Hannibal, both before and after the Civil War. Through her museum, Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center, and her book, Faye is uncovering the untold stories of Hannibal's thriving Black community. Connect with Faye Dant: https://www.jimsjourney.org/ https://www.facebook.com/jimsjourneyhffc/ Book, Hannibal's Invisibles: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781953368768 Connect with Rachelle Chase: https://www.rachellechasewrites.com/  https://rachellechase.substack.com/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    35 分钟
  8. 07: The Lasting Impact of the Freedman's Bank Collapse with Dr. Justene Hill Edwards

    2024/12/18

    07: The Lasting Impact of the Freedman's Bank Collapse with Dr. Justene Hill Edwards

    After the Civil War ended, as more and more formerly enslaved Black Americans began making money, they had nowhere to keep it - until the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company was established in 1865. At its peak, the bank had over 100,000 accounts and $50 million in deposits. However, the bank's white administrators and trustees soon began misusing the depositors' funds, leading to the bank's collapse just 9 years later. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Justene Hill Edwards, author of "Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank." We discuss the history of this important financial institution, its impact on the Black community, and the lasting ramifications of its failure. Dr. Edwards provides fascinating insights into the economic lives of the enslaved and the financial knowledge they brought with them into freedom. Connect with Dr. Justene Hill Edwards: https://www.justenehilledwards.com/ Get the book: "Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank" https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324073857 Connect with Rachelle Chase: https://www.rachellechasewrites.com/  https://rachellechase.substack.com/ Get full access to Reading with Rachelle at rachellechase.substack.com/subscribe

    38 分钟
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On the Reading with Rachelle podcast, Rachelle Chase (author of Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa and Lost Buxton, along with six fiction books and novellas) brings history to life through conversations with authors, experts, and everyday people impacted by the week's book selection. Through storytelling, we connect with the history we were never taught in school. At a time when history is being used to divide us, let's learn how it unites us, and how Black history is not apart from American history, but how it's a part of American history. rachellechase.substack.com

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