Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

May 25 2022 492
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Welcome to Everyday Black History! Where we highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here we celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black American, Africans and Latinos of African descent are honored. We also highlight Institutions that have help the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others. Enjoy Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/support

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Alonzo Herndon - Businessman and Entrepreneur

May 25 2022 13 mins  
This episode is about Alonzo Herndon who was a successful businessman and Atlanta’s first Black millionaire. He also started one of the largest Black owned businesses in the US. Check out the rest of the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s

Roy Clay Sr and Emmitt McHenry- two pioneers fro Black men and women in Tech

May 09 2022 18 mins  
Roy Clay Sr and Emmitt McHenry are two pioneers in the field of tech. Roy is considered the “godfather of Black Silicon Valley” and Emmitt started the company that helped usher in the internet boom of the 90’s. Check out the episodes more more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://p

Lisa Gelobter and Iddris Sandu- two innovators in Tech. Keep an eye on both of them

Apr 20 2022 16 mins  
Lisa Gelobter is a computer scientist who has invented many things with which we take advantage of everyday, such as the animated GIF. Iddris Sandu is a digital architect who has consulted with some of the biggest tech companies in the world. He created Uber Autonomous Collision Detection Interface, which is a safety software program that detects drivers hand motion and position. C

Kenneth and Mamie Clark

Apr 03 2022 32 mins  
Kenneth and Mamie Clark were social psychologist who’s work with children became the basis for decades of child psychology methodology. There studies show how early Children, Black or White become aware of who they are. It’s a interest episode. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://p

Stephanie St Clair

Mar 27 2022 20 mins  
This episode is about Stephanie St Clair . She was a successful business woman, who was also a racketeer. She faced police brutality head on and stood up to the Italian Mafia while protecting her businesses. Check out the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s

Anna Murray Douglass/Rosetta Douglass - abolitionist and social reformers

Mar 14 2022 16 mins  
This episode is about Anna Murray Douglass and Rosetta Douglass. Two women who were abolitionist and social reformers. They fought for freedoms for Black men and Women and just happened to be the wife and daughter of Frederick Douglass. But they were important women on their ow merit. Check out the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po

Rebecca Lee Crumpler- the first Black woman physician in the US. She received her degree in 1864!

Mar 09 2022 18 mins  
Rebecca Lee Crumpler is the first Black woman to officially practice medicine in the US. She was also an author and educator who wrote a book in medicine designed for nurses. She helped poor women and children in both Boston and Virginia. Check out the episode for more info. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Supp

India - Changing the mindset

Feb 14 2022 34 mins  
I had the privilege of interviewing India and what it means to change ones mindset. We had a great conversation going over examples on how the Black community can change our mindset when dealing with prejudice and oppression. Her views are sure to get you all talking in agreement or disagreement. I hope you enjoy  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod

Caroline Devoe - Director of documentary film: Crawford - The Man The South Forgot

Feb 11 2022 30 mins  
I had the privilege of interviewing Caroline Devoe, who is a multimedia filmmaker. She worked on a documentary film entitled Crawford - The Man The South Forgot. We've done an episode on this podcast talking about him and his life and also the injustice brought down on him and his family by a hateful and evil town. This documentary follows a distinct relative who goes to the town i

Charles Chuck Harrison- industrial designer, speaker and educator.

Feb 07 2022 15 mins  
Chuck Harrison was a designer and was the first Black man to lead the design dept of a major corporation. He was involved in the design of over 750 consumer products many of which are still largely in use today. Check out the episode for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://podcast