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HistorianSpeaks

HistorianSpeaks

By Stephen G. Hall

This podcast explores a variety of historical and contemporary issues in Black America. We are curating the pandemic, the protests for Black equality, political and economic equity issues, Civil Rights and Social justice issues, gender and sexuality issues, and all aspects of Black culture. We also cover events in Africa and the African Diaspora. The podcast expands on and extends discussion on our blog: historianspeaks.org/ Please listen here and visit the website and support our work. Comment and let us know how we are doing. We need your support. Please Donate Today.
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Conversations on African American History and Education with Kathleen Cormac, Educator and Activist

HistorianSpeaks Aug 10, 2021

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Conversations on African American History and Education with Kathleen Cormac, Educator and Activist

Conversations on African American History and Education with Kathleen Cormac, Educator and Activist

This episode explores the American educational system and how Black history is presented in K-12 educational spaces. Topics include Juneteenth and July 4th and their unique meanings for African Americans; Voter Suppression and the role of youth in democratizing the voting system in the United States; and Ruby Bridges and the integration of the schools in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1960. 

Aug 10, 202136:07
Reflection on the Pandemic with Sharise Johnson Moore

Reflection on the Pandemic with Sharise Johnson Moore

This podcast provides personal insights into the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Black community featuring a conversation with Sharise Johnson-Moore, a motivational speaker pastor and community activist. This podcast explores the global impact of the pandemic, COVID-19 and the Black Community, Healthcare Access, the limitations of the public health system, underlying health conditions, preventative health care v, management of chronic disease and vaccines and vaccine hesitancy. 

Jul 23, 202140:57
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

This is a conversation by the Editors of Historianspeaks about the Blues Singer Ma Rainey and the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which first aired in December 2020  

Apr 02, 202138:17
The Dirty South and P-Valley, Episodes 1-4

The Dirty South and P-Valley, Episodes 1-4

This conversation with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org focuses on the popular series P-Valley, which broadcasts on Starz. We discuss the themes in Episodes, 1-4.
Dec 12, 202055:15
Vaccines, COVID-19 and the Black Community
Dec 05, 202054:22
Conversations with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org ( November WrapUp)
Nov 29, 202042:45
Biden-Harris and the Black Agenda

Biden-Harris and the Black Agenda

Discussion with the editors of HistorianSpeaks.org. about the incoming presidential administration. and the Black Agenda.
Nov 22, 202048:51
All Black Lives Matter: Ka’milla Harris, Trans Activism and Coding
Nov 14, 202040:04
Election 2020: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris A New Beginning
Nov 08, 202042:45
African Americans and the Vote: A Conversation with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org

African Americans and the Vote: A Conversation with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org

This episode features a conversation with Ke’Shunta Drake and HistorianSpeaks about the importance of voting. It’s covers voter suppression, reentry reform, elderly and youth as well as the future of voting
Oct 30, 202036:58
African American Identity: Embracing the African Diaspora

African American Identity: Embracing the African Diaspora

This episode explores African American identity in light of the nomination of Kamala Harris. It offers a nuanced definition of the term African American and delves into how the AA experience is influenced by the African Diaspora
Aug 21, 202032:23
Kamala Harris and Evaluating Internet Sources

Kamala Harris and Evaluating Internet Sources

This episode uses Kamala Harris explores how to assess internet sources and evaluate sources.
Aug 16, 202026:42
“Ain’t No Stopping Us Now:” The Murder of Breonna Taylor

“Ain’t No Stopping Us Now:” The Murder of Breonna Taylor

This episode explores the ongoing protest surrounding the murder of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky
Aug 14, 202011:36
African Americans and COVID-19: A Blog Preview

African Americans and COVID-19: A Blog Preview

This episode previews the blog for the weekend on Black History Now. We have four exciting new blogs on COVID-19. We hope you will visit the site and support our efforts.
May 08, 202008:29
The Least of Us: Big and Small Values in the Age Of COVID-19

The Least of Us: Big and Small Values in the Age Of COVID-19

This podcast focuses on how we can come together as a community to help the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 22, 202016:31
She Can Win

She Can Win

In this episode, I talk about the recent state of female candidates for president: Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar. I explore why these candidacies failed and what role women will play in presidential politics..
Mar 15, 202020:02
Why Black History and Black History Month Matters

Why Black History and Black History Month Matters

This episode explores the origins, meanings and continued relevance of Black History and Black History Month
Feb 29, 202019:23
Refined Black Masculinity: Gayle King and Kobe Bryant

Refined Black Masculinity: Gayle King and Kobe Bryant

This episode explores the recent controversy regarding Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. It offers refined Black masculinity as an alternative to popular presentations of Black Masculinity.
Feb 22, 202025:31
Introducing the HistorianSpeaks Podcast

Introducing the HistorianSpeaks Podcast

This episode introduces listeners to the HistorianSpeaks.org platform and the HistorianSpeaks Podcast. We encourage listeners to visit the website, look, learn and Donate.
Feb 15, 202002:25
February 15, 2020

February 15, 2020

Feb 15, 202000:60