Superstitions and Traditions

Send us Fan Mail Sarah E. Goode, in an effort to assist lower income families in small apartments, invented a desk that converts into a bed. The space saving piece was a precursor for the murphy bed. Mrs. Goode received her patent in 1885, one of the first black American women to receive a US patent. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on...

Send us Fan Mail The newly discovered radium had everyone in awe, the magical glow was used for everything from skin to watch dials. Unfortunately, though it was known to be dangerous, the extent of how dangerous it was had not yet been determined. After several women who worked or had worked for the Radium Dial Plant started getting sick, the company was quick to cover it up. Many girls who died...

Send us Fan Mail The crazy cat lady trope has been around for centuries. Whether witches, spinsters, suffragettes, or happy single childless ladies living their best lives, the crazy cat lady will never disappoint. The history of the stereotype won't either. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link o...

Send us Fan Mail Cornrows aren't just a hairstyle, they are a beautiful way to honor ancestry. Their history goes back to Ancient Egypt, the various braids and adornment on them holding meaning within the community. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our...

Send us Fan Mail Bessie Coleman accomplished the impossible. Desiring to be a pilot, she became the first US citizen to earn an international pilot's license. Find out more of her story and why she went to France to learn to fly. Be sure to let us know what you think, as she the asshole? Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify...

Send us Fan Mail February 28, 1978...Zara Cully wasn't new to acting when she made her television debut at 74, she had not only starred in movies and theater early in her career, she taught acting at a college and her private acting school. She was cast to her most memorable role at 82 years old, one of the oldest actors working in Hollywood at the time. Support the show Thanks for listening!...

Send us Fan Mail February 27, 1890...Mabel Staupers was instrumental in desegregating the US military nursing corps and the American Nursing Association, giving black nurses their rightful place and acknowledgment of their knowledge and education in both organizations. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the...

Send us Fan Mail February 25, 1870...Hiriam Revels was swore in as the first black congressman in the US Congress, representing Mississippi in the US House of Representatives. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Than...

Send us Fan Mail February 26, 1926...Tiger Flowers was the first black boxer to earn the title middleweight world champion. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream...

Send us Fan Mail February 23, 1881...Benjamin Boseman, a physician who served the Union as a military surgeon in the US Colored Troops, became the first politician elected to three consecutive terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be...

Send us Fan Mail February 24, 1978...Alma Woodsey Thomas devoted her life to teaching kids to appreciate the art created by others, and in 70s began her successful second career creating art of her own for others to appreciate. Her art hung in the White House. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on B...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Ballard dreamed of living in world without fear, and because of the color of his skin he had to leave the US and move to France to live this simple dream. His lived several lives in his short 66 years, upsetting some and inspiring others. Guest Host: Ray Bush, author: https://linktr.ee/LostSoulsRaymond?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabURMn_mBnyPNMmg1suQosl3GD5tLwn0nxPTZwVsuuGCflBpF...

Send us Fan Mail February 21, 1936...Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, congresswoman, and professor. She was the first black person elected to Texas House, and despite facing racism and sexism was unanimously selected as outstanding freshman congressional member by her colleagues. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show...

Send us Fan Mail February 22, 1936...Horace Pippin served the US in the World War 1, where he was shot in the right shoulder. Despite his injury and the lifelong issues from it, he was a talented folk artist, one of the most beloved in US history. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  B...

Send us Fan Mail February 20, 1994...At 24 years old, John Singleton was the youngest director ever nominated for an academy award for Best Director for his movie Boyz In the Hood. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us! ...

Send us Fan Mail February 19, 1942...The Tuskegee Airmen were an elite group of black US Army Air Corps aviators, the first black pilots in the US military, who served in World War 2. Not only did they assist the US and allied powers on the war front, they instramental in desegrating the US military, and flew Eleanor Roosevelt on a quick flight state side. Support the show Thanks for listening!  W...

Send us Fan Mail The nursing shortage in the US, lead Seaview Sanatorium to recruit black nurses in the south to the New York tuberculosis hospital. While black nurses were not allowed to work in most hospitals, were not allowed in the American Nursing Association, nor given any supervisory positions in the few hospitals they were employed due to racial discrimination, there contributions to the m...

Send us Fan Mail Soul food was born pre-civil war, the creation of enslaved people to provide life sustaining sustenance, but also a homage to their roots. Now soul food is the food of freedom, comfort, and community. Passed through generations within the black American communities, it is a representation of a culture that continues to define resilience, perseverance, fortitude, and strength.  Sup...

Send us Fan Mail February 17, 1942...Armed with a gun, a law book, knowledge, and a desire to make the world better, Huey P. Newton set out on a mission that put a target from the FBI on his back, protecting, feeding and providing medical care thousands but costing him and his several of his compatriots their lives. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please lea...

Send us Fan Mail February 18, 1931...Toni Morrison is one of the most renowned, celebrated authors in the world, using her voice to shed light on racial inequality, gender inequality, and social injustices. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and te...

Send us Fan Mail February 16, 1964...education is one of the most important professions, and James Munroe Canty took edication to whole new level. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Thank you! If you would like to a...

Send us Fan Mail February 15, 1968...A four decade long career that began at aged 16 brought Henry Lewis success not only in the US, but across the world. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Thank you! If you would l...

Send us Fan Mail February 14, 1959...Baby Dodds is the best jazz drummer to ever pick up drum sticks or in early drumming, chair rungs. #history #blackhistory #americanhistory #february #blackhistoryfact #equality #equity #success #workinghard #drummer #jazz #neworleans #chicago #newyork #france  Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spot...

Send us Fan Mail February 10, 1937...Leontyne Price was an international opera star. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Thank you! If you would like to assist us with our dream of a one day owning a private island o...

Send us Fan Mail February 11, 1920...Daniel "Chappie" James Jr was a four star general whose service to the US spanned 3 wars. Support the show Thanks for listening!  We would love to hear from you, please leave a comment on spotify or text our show at the link on Buzzsprout!  Be sure to subscribe to our channel and tell your friends about us!  Thank you! If you would like to assist us w...