That Wasn't In My Textbook

Latoya Coleman
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That Wasn't In My Textbook

That Wasn't In My Textbook is our bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. Tune in to the history class you never knew you ALWAYS wanted to take - because history is not only what happened in the past but also what's happening this very second.

  1. 5 MAY

    REWIND: Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It

    Listen to this quick 4-minute solo episode to uncover why and how major cities in the US go hard for this yearly Mexican holiday that's not even celebrated in Mexico and is often confused for Mexican Independence Day.

    4 min

  2. 15 ABR

    REWIND: The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown

    Did you know that Black folks are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited by the IRS? Listen to this episode to learn other ways that tax policies target Black and Brown folks featuring Tax Law Professor and author Dorothy A. Brown, who breaks down how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies, like mortgage tax deductions, plus she shares solutions on how the IRS can fix this.

    54 min

  3. 10 ABR

    REWIND: The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett

    Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe.

    1 h y 27 min

  4. 18 ENE

    Rewind: History of the Fresh Start Effect: The Science Behind New Beginnings

    Kick off your new year learning about this viral scientific phenomenon that proved that us humans are more motivated to concur goals in new moments- like a new year, new week, new month, new location, etc. Listen to this solo dolo episode to uncover the good and dark side to starting anew.

    27 min

  5. 4 ENE

    History of New Year Resolutions: How Resolutions Became a Thing?

    Tis the season for reinventing ourselves, making list of ins and outs and creating the R word- New Year Resolutions - but ever wondered how New Year Resolutions all started? Listen to this episode to uncover how annual promises became an essential part of our lives- think ancient times and middle east.

    13 min

  6. 21/09/2023

    The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett

    Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe.

    1 h y 26 min

  7. 04/08/2023

    Ridin’ the Waves: The Hidden Black History of Surfing

    Listen to explore how Black folks have been riding waves since the 1640s. From the past to current day, we'll uncover the untold stories of Black surfers who've left their mark and those continuing to make waves.

    29 min

  8. 21/07/2023 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    History of Barbie: The Creation of Black Barbie

    Kick off Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering how Barbie came to be 1959 and how we got the first Black Barbie 21 years later (That took too long!). From Francie's flop to Barbie's side kick, discover how the head designer at Mattel finally got the Black Barbie right.

    14 min
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That Wasn't In My Textbook is our bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. Tune in to the history class you never knew you ALWAYS wanted to take - because history is not only what happened in the past but also what's happening this very second.

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  • Creador
    Latoya Coleman
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodios
    64
  • Clasificación
    Explícito

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