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This Day in Quiztory
A podcast featuring short narratives about significant events in African American history read by celebrities and influential community leaders.
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Episodes
10.22_NC Mutual Insurance Company 22.10.2019 1:24
Today we share some background on the origin of black owned North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company
10.21_Jazz Musician Dizzy Gillespie 21.10.2019 1:07
Recording artist Nicci Gilbert shines a spotlight on jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie
10.18_Fallout For John Carlos & Tommie Smith 18.10.2019 1:30
Today we share some background on the repercussions suffered by John Carlos and Tommie Smith for their black power salute
10.17_Captital Savings Bank 17.10.2019 1:30
Today we share some history on Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African Americans
10.16_Abolitionist John Brown 16.10.2019 1:27
Today we share some background on abolitionist John Brown and his raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia
10.15_Blues Singer Victoria Spivey 15.10.2019 1:34
Today we celebrate blues recording artist Victoria Spivey, often referred to as "Queen Victoria"
10.14_Jackson 5 on Hollywood Palace Special 14.10.2019 1:09
On this day in Quiztory, the Jackson 5 made their television debut on The Hollywood Palace Special performing "I Want You Back"
10.11_Inventor Granville T. Woods 11.10.2019 1:31
Today we celebrate prolific inventor Granville T. Woods, sometimes referred to as "The Black Edison"
10.10_Inventor Isaac R. Johnson 10.10.2019 1:19
Today we celebrate inventor Isaac R. Johnson who patented an improvement on the standard bicycle frame making it foldable and more portable.
10.09_Benjamin Banneker 09.10.2019 1:23
Today we remember the life and legacy of astronomer and mathematician Benjamin Banneker
10.08_Run DMC's Call For Peace 08.10.2019 1:17
Today we share some background on a call for peace by rap group Run DMC in the city of Los Angeles
10.07_Poet Amiri Baraka 07.10.2019 1:20
Today we share some background on poet and activist Amiri Baraka
10.04_The New Orleans Tribune 04.10.2019 1:18
Today we share some history on the origin of the New Orleans Tribune, a daily African American newspaper.
10.03_Bethune-Cookman University 03.10.2019 1:28
Today we share some background on the origin of Bethune-Cookman University and its leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
10.02_Thurgood Marshall Sworn In on SCOTUS 02.10.2019 1:20
Today we celebrate Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States
10.01_The Jerry Rescue 01.10.2019 1:15
Today we share some history on the Jerry Rescue, where abolitionist rescue and subsequently help an African American escape from being falsely accused of theft
09.30_James Meredith Integrates Ole Miss 30.09.2019 1:16
Today we share some history on James Meredith, the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi
09.27_Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet Gwendolyn Brooks 27.09.2019 1:16
Today we shine a spotlight on poet and author Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize
09.26_Singer Bessie Smith 26.09.2019 1:23
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of blues singer Bessie Smith, often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era.
09.25_African Americans In The Navy 25.09.2019 1:09
Today we share some background on the history of service of African Americans in the United States Navy
09.24_The Little Rock Nine 24.09.2019 1:19
Today we share some history on the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas by nine African American students dubbed the "Little Rock Nine"
09.23_Happy Birthday, Ray Charles! 23.09.2019 1:16
Happy birthday, Ray Charles! Today we celebrate the legendary recording artist on what would be his 89th birthday!
09.20_Negro Convention of Free Men 20.09.2019 1:10
Today we share some history on a movement to boycott products made by slaves organized by the Negro Convention of Free Men
09.19_Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. 19.09.2019 1:25
Happy Founders Day, Iota Phi Theta! Today we share some history on the origin of this greek letter fraternity.
09.18_Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson 18.09.2019 1:31
Today we send birthday wishes to Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon and current U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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