A.P.E. Academy

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we are going back to the night of May 16 and into the early morning of May 17, 1967 on the campus of Texas Southern University, a historically Black university located in Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood.  The 1960s saw the United States rocked by nationwide protests demanding social, political, and economic equality for marginalized...

Hello! Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our debate on whether or not the Irish had to "become" white in America. Our conversation focuses on the historical formation of whiteness during the 19th century, and touches on what it means to be "American." God Bless! 

Welcome back to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our discussion on race, whiteness, and the assimilation of immigrant groups. Irish Catholics are among the oldest and most respected of America's many European immigrant communities. However, upon arrival, they were widely despised, and at times suffered extreme discrimination. We will outline two major positions in the debate...

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast!! We are back after a long layoff. This short episode is an introduction to a series entitled "Shades of White" in which we will discuss historical whiteness and the process of immigrant assimilation in America from the 18th to the 21st century. Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese, Japanese, Syrian, and Mexican communities will play central roles in our discussion...

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In the wake of the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, we would like to explore political violence in American politics. Starting with Presidential assassinations and attempts, we will discuss how sharply polarized societies can be torn apart by diabolical men with murderous intent.   Sources 1. Millard, Candice. "Destiny of th...

Welcome to the podcast. The murder of ethnic Mexicans on a long the Texas-Mexico border is no a current phenomena. The violence inflicted on the Mexican population of the region contributed to the reputation of the 1910s as the bloodiest decade of racial and ethnic violence in the United States during the 20th century.   Music: FreeBeats. IO IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod TikTok: @...

Welcome to the podcast! On this episode we unpack the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in July of 2021. We discuss the consequences, motivations, and multiple failings that led to the trajic event. Enjoy! Music: FreeBeats. IO Sources: 1. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Haiti's criminal markets: Mapping trends in firearms and drug trafficking." (2023) 2. NBC News 3. CBS N...

This is a brief preview of our next episode! In the full episode we will dive into the conspiracy that lead to the brutal murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Most experts believe that the assassination of the Haitian president contributed to the current humanitarian crisis. Tune in! 

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy! On this current event episode we discuss the chaos unfolding in the Caribbean nation of Haiti and examine the vicious gangs who have seized power and murdered thousands.  Music: FreeBeats. IO IG: @apeacademypodcast and @a.p.e.historypod Sources: 1.cnn.com 2. Encyclopedia Britannica  3.foreignpolicy.com 4.Firstpost 5. NBC News   

Welcome to the podcast!!! This episode is based on the writings of James Roberts an enslaved man who fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Mr. Roberts fought on the front lines beside future President Andrew Jackson in a heroic defense of New Orleans. Enjoy!  Music: FreeBeats. IO IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod Tik Tok: @apeacademypod Sources 1. The New Orleans T...

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we continue our history of African American service members in combat from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The War of 1812 proved to be a critical moment in the development of America into a global superpower. Once again, African Americans proved themselves as both patriotic and courageous on the field of battle and on the high sea...

Welcome to the podcast. In this episode we finish up our discussion of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution. Enjoy! Music: FreeBeats. IO IG: @apeacademypodcast (personal site) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast) Tik Tok @apeacademypod Sources 1. Museum of the American Revolution 2. Neil, William Cooper. The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution 3. Wiencek, Henry. An Imp...

Welcome to the podcast. In this bonus episode we are sharing the stories of three African American infantrymen of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Their resilience, fighting spirit, and patriotism reflected the black soldier's commitment to the lofty ideals of the American Revolution. Enjoy!! Music: FreeBeats. IO (Youtube) IG @apeacademypodcast (host profile) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast profile...

Welcome to the podcast! This is the first episode in a two part series celebrating the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, also known as the "Black Regiment", of General George Washington's Continental Army. These men embodied the ideals of the American Revolution and fought bravely in multiple major battles throughout the war. Thank you for your support!  Music: Freebeats. IO IG: @apeacademy podcast (pers...

Happy Black History month!! This year, we will trace the prestigious combat service record of the African American soldier from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. These selfless men and women fought and often died for America despite facing vicious racism and discrimination on the home front.  Music: FreeBeats. IO IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy  

Welcome to the podcast!! On this episode we continue our discussion of the epic struggle over slavery's westward expansion. The armed conflict in Kansas between pro-slavery and free-state supporters aggregated the grievances between North and South and set the stage for war.  Music: FreeBeats. IO (Youtube) IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy (Note: We experienced some minor interference wh...

Welcome to the podcast!!! In this bonus episode, we discuss the economics of the domestic slave trade. Who profited? How did slavery become essential to the financial vitality of the South? What was the "Second Middle Passage." Tune in! Music: FREEBEATS.IO (Youtube) IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy 

Welcome to another episode. We will discuss the significance of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 with regards to the protection & westward expansion of slavery. Enjoy!  Music Credit: FREEBEATS.IO (Youtube) IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy

Happy New Year!! This is the first episode of season 3. This season we will discuss the Civil War and our collective memory of its causes and consequences. During this journey, we will discuss the historical stance of the two major political parties, Republican and Democrat, on the issue of slavery. 

Happy Juneteenth!! This episode celebrates the formal "death date" of slavery in America. Often overshadowed by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, Juneteenth is widely acknowledged as the day of jubilee for former slaves in Texas. 

Good to be back! This short episode explains how the Osage Indians, the "Children of the Middle Waters", became the richest people in the world per capita! Unfortunately for the Osage's, their good fortune and immense wealth proved to be a tragic curse. 

This episode is based on the book "Negroes with Guns" by legendary black power pioneer Robert F. Williams. William's violent, life and death struggle against the Ku Klux Klan in his hometown of Monroe, NC brought armed black resistance to the national and international stage. Enjoy! 

We are back with part 2 of the Irene Morgan story. Morgan v. Commonwealth of Virginia was an early victory for the NAACP. Yet, the ruling failed to dismantle Jim Crow nationwide. 

Mrs. Irene Morgan was one of the unsung heroes of the early Civil Rights Movement, especially in the fight against Jim Crow segregation in interstate travel. 

In this short episode we discuss a few additional details on the Māori tradition of Tā moko and recap the last episode.