Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Podcast
Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons" is dedicated to celebrating the groundbreaking achievements and enduring legacies of Black innovators and cultural icons. Through compelling storytelling, our podcast shines a spotlight on the brilliance and resilience of individuals who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. Join us as we uncover the untold stories and celebrate the rich heritage that fuels progress and empowerment.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
16: Nat King Cole: The Velvet Voice That Changed the World
Date: December 18, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #16. Nat King Cole: The Velvet Voice That Changed the World Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Stor…
15: Philip B. Downing: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the Mail Box
Date: December 04, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #15. Philip B. Downing: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the Mail Box Featuring: Toni Davis (Ho…
14: Harriet E. Wilson: A Life Unwritten
Date: November 20, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #14: Harriet E. Wilson: A Life Unwritten Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In…
13: The Skyward Legacy of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr.
Date: November 6, 2024
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Episode #13: The Skyward Legacy of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host &…
12: Unbought and Unbossed: The Epic Journey of Shirley Chisholm
Date: October 23, 2024
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Episode #12: "Unbought and Unbossed: The Epic Journey of Shirley Chisholm"
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host …
11: William Cuffay: The Forgotten Black Chartist
Date: October 9, 2024
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Episode #11: William Cuffay: The Forgotten Black Chartist
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
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10: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel
Date: September 25, 2024
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Episode #10: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
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9: The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry
Date: September 11, 2024
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Episode #9: “The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry”
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8: The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed
Date: August 28, 2024
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Episode #8. “The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed”
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & St…
7: The First to Jump: The Story of Walter Morris and the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion
Date: August 14, 2024
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Episode #7. “The First to Jump: The Story of Walter Morris and the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion”
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5: Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes
Date: July 17, 2024
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Episode #5. Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyte…
6: Valor Unveiled: The Heroic Legacies of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton
Date: July 31, 2024
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Episode #6. “Valor Unveiled: The Heroic Legacies of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton”
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4: The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Ice Cream
Date: July 3, 2024
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Episode #4. The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Ice Cream
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller…
1: Echoes of Liberation: Celebrating Juneteenth
Date: June 19, 2024
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Episode #1. Echoes of Liberation: Celebrating Juneteenth
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
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3: Glenn Burke: The High Five Inventor and MLB's Trailblazing Gay Icon
Date: June 19, 2024
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Episode #3. Glenn Burke: The High Five Inventor and MLB’s Trailblazing Gay Icon
Featuring: Toni Davis (Hos…
2:Thomas L. Jennings: Pioneering Dry Cleaning and Social Justice
Date: June 19, 2024
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Episode #2. Thomas L. Jennings: Pioneering Dry Cleaning and Social Justice
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & S…