The Dust Bunny Archives

Join Tira on "The Dust Bunny Archives" as she unearths the dazzling, yet misunderstood, history of the Disco Revolution! From its vibrant roots in underground clubs that served as sanctuaries for marginalized communities, to its explosive takeover of mainstream pop culture and the infamous "Disco Sucks!" backlash, we'll explore how this iconic genre danced its way into history and left an undeniab...

Join your host, Tira, as we journey back to the turbulent 1960s to uncover the story of the Stonewall Riots. Explore the oppressive world that fueled the uprising, the electrifying events of that pivotal night, and meet the fierce trailblazers, Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, whose courage ignited a global movement for LGBTQ+ liberation. This is the spark that changed everything. Resources fo...

Dive deep into the complex history surrounding Juneteenth, exploring the full story beyond what you might already know. Join us as we unravel the pivotal moments: from the divisive origins of the Civil War and President Lincoln's evolving stance on slavery, to the groundbreaking yet limited reach of the Emancipation Proclamation. We'll trace why freedom was so delayed for thousands in Texas, leadi...

On this inaugural episode of The Dust Bunny Archives, 'From Chains to Freedom,' we delve into France's convoluted history of slavery and abolition. Uncover the chilling tenets of the Code Noir, the revolutionary hope of 1794, Napoleon's stunning betrayal, Haiti's defiant rise, and the enduring legacy of 1848's final decree. A vital, untold chapter of the past. Resources: Davis, David Brion. Inhuma...