Artifactual Journey

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The Artifactual Journey podcast is a discussion about African American artifacts from the Nanny Jack & Co Archives, history, and a lively conversation with a different guest in each episode. The podcast is created and produced by Nanny Jack & Co., an African American heritage consulting firm. Host: Philip J. Merrill; Editor & Producer: Veronica A. Carr; Music Producer: Noah Zafer Sommer.

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Episode 29: Historic Baltimore African American Firefighters with George Collins 04.11.2020 32:37

In episode 29, Philip talks to George Collins, retired Baltimore City firefighter and president of the African American Firefighters Historical Society about the new museum in East Baltimore dedicated to preserving the history of African American firefighters. They also discuss the important role of oral history, artifacts, and funeral programs in documenting the experiences of pioneering Baltimor...

Episode 28: Visit Black History with Sophia V. Nelson 17.09.2020 17:55

In episode 28, Philip talks with Sophia V. Nelson, founder of Visit Black History.com, about Black history in Southern Maryland, her work as the founder of Visit Black History, and the need to tell our stories in a digital space.

Episode 27: Prophet Kiowa Costonie's Daughter Was My Girlfriend: Conversation With Marc Goldin 18.08.2020 27:19

Philip has an exciting conversation with Marc Goldin, amateur historian and nonprofit worker, about his experience dating Prophet Kiowa Costonie's daughter and meeting the infamous Prophet himself.

Episode 26: Life & Legacy of Virginia Jackson Kiah with Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon 04.06.2020 23:47

In this episode of Artifactual Journey podcast, Philip talks with Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon and her work to preserve the legacy of Virginia Jackson Kiah, daughter of pioneering civil rights leader Lillie Carroll Jackson. Kiah was a talented artist, educator, and civil rights activist in her own right. For more on how you can help in this worthwhile effort, visit our various social media posts for...

Episode 25: Chattin' with Cab Calloway's Grandson, Peter Cabell Brooks 13.03.2020 17:57

In Episode 25, host Philip J. Merrill talks with Cab Calloway's grandson, Peter Cabell Brooks, about the pioneering career and musical legacy of this prominent musician, entertainer, and bandleader, and his extended family.  The Artifactual Journey podcast is produced by Nanny Jack & Company, LLC.

Episode 24: The Moorish Science Temple of America 09.01.2020 18:40

Episode 24: The Moorish Science Temple of America

Misbehavin' Marys... They're At It Again 30.12.2019 5:50

After news broke about Maryland Delegate Mary Lisanti's racist comments about her African American constituents, we take a look back at another Mary from Maryland in 1951 and her racist remarks.

Episode 23: Blacks in Gold Rush California with Susan Anderson 11.12.2019 29:46

For more information:  1) https://books.google.com/books/about/Blacks_in_Gold_Rush_California.html?id=GALEv2uoSJkC 2) https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/05/1662610/0/en/CALIFORNIA-HISTORICAL-SOCIETY-NAMES-SUSAN-D-ANDERSON-DIRECTOR-OF-LIBRARY-COLLECTIONS-EXHIBITIONS-AND-PROGRAMS.html 3) Delilah Beasley: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Peek-in-the-Stacks/delilah-beasley

Episode 22: Reflecting Black with Martin Jackson on School #112 in Old West Baltimore 30.10.2019 13:51

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Episode 21: Black Lives Matter: 1929 Police Brutality of Two Lincoln University Students 02.10.2019 11:54

In episode 21, Philip and Veronica discuss a 1929 police brutality case involving two Lincoln University (PA) students and a Brooklyn police officer. Listen to this interesting episode to find out more! EfpOwQNPUIRxK9DBkntz

Episode 20: Belvoir Plantation with Wanda Watts and Shelley Evans 17.09.2019 12:19

In episode 20 of Artifactual Journey, Philip talks to Wanda Watts and Shelley Evans, two sisters who discovered ancestral connections to a plantation in Crownsville, Maryland.  For more information about the findings at Belvoir Plantation, visit:  https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/03/dna-inside-tobacco-pipe-maryland-plantation-traced-africa/585133/ https://www.smithsonianm...

Episode 19: Setting The Record Straight on Johns Hopkins Hospital and "Little Albert" 16.08.2019 15:36

In Episode 19 of the Artifactual Journey Podcast, Philip talks to Christopher Smithson, professional historian, genealogist, and longtime member of the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc., about Johns Hopkins University and Hospital and their history of experimentation. ASqOHxZfGcN9EL9tDVlo

Episode 18: A Civil Rights Walk in Memphis with Dr. William Gregory Thompson, PhD 21.06.2019 21:51

In Episode 18 of Artifactual Journey, Philip discusses Memphis, TN African American civil rights history with Dr. William Gregory Thompson, the deputy director of Historic Clayborn Temple . Greg also discusses the work currently underway to restore and renovate the historic Clayborn Temple and  its connections to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Episode 17: Black Entrepreneurism and Financial Literacy with Omar Muhammad 07.03.2019 16:04

In Episode 17 of Artifactual Journey, Philip interviews Omar Muhammad and his experiences with entrepreneurism, financial literacy and Morgan State University. 

Hidden HERstory: Dr. Mary E. Britton 06.03.2019 7:32

The life and amazing impact of Dr. Mary E. Britton. 

Episode 16: James 67X, Chief Aide to Malcolm X 26.02.2019 15:37

In this episode, Philip talks with Rev. Dr. Mel Leaman, retired professor from Lincoln University, and his connection to Malcolm X's chief aide. ASqOHxZfGcN9EL9tDVlo

Episode 15: Seven Million Acres with Emily Artinian 14.02.2019 24:31

Philip interviews Emily Artinian, director of the Street Road Artist Space in Cochranville, PA about her new project Seven Million Acres, Pride of Place. 

Episode 14: Flickering Treasures with Amy Davis 24.12.2018 31:22