Superstitions and Traditions
Explore the historical shenanigans that shaped our lives; look at the past from the point of view of our ancestors, where they walked, how they thought, the products they used, the traditions they started, and the superstitions that guided them. Discover an understanding of the past and how it shaped the present with glimpses into the lives of our host and guests. Hope you enjoy this adventure!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 350
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Soul Food
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,…
Brief Moment in Time February 17
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, prote…
Brief Moment in Time February 18
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 injusti…
Brief Moment in Time February 16
February 16, 1964...education is one of the most important professions, and James Munroe Canty took edication to whole new level.
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Brief Moment in Time February 15
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.
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Brief Moment in Time February 14
February 14, 1959...Baby Dodds is the best jazz drummer to ever pick up drum sticks or in early drumming, chair rungs.
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Brief Moment in Time February 11
February 11, 1920...Daniel "Chappie" James Jr was a four star general whose service to the US spanned 3 wars.
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Brief Moment in Time February 10
February 10, 1937...Leontyne Price was an international opera star.
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Brief Moment in Time February 13
Febrary 13, 1923...the New York Renaissance Basketball Team was a barnstorming team formed due to the racial segregation of sports legues. They were a successful and accomplished team …
Brief Moment in Time February 12
February 12 is not only the anniversary of the NAACP, but also of the first time "Lift Every Voice And Sing, the black national anthem, was performed.
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Brief Moment in Time February 9
February 9, 1995...Dr. Harris was the first black astronaut to space walk.
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Brief Moment in Time February 8
February 8, 1944...Harry McAlpin was the first black journalist to receive White House press creditials.
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Brief Moment in Time February 5
February 5, 1994...Myrlie Evers waited over 30 years for justice for her husband's murder.
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Brief Moment in Time February 6
February 6, 1945...Bob Marley was a musical sensation, who is still influencing future generations.
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Brief Moment in Time February 7
February 7, 1926...Black History Month is a necessary part of American that needs to be honored. American history has been whitewashed, Carter Woodson determined to highlight the accomp…
Brief Moment in Time February 4
February 4, 1913...Imagine surviving a time when you could be arrested for sitting on a seat on a bus...
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Brief Moment in Time February 3
February 3, 1867...Studying creepy crawlies while teaching high school, Charles Henry Turner changed entomology and zoology
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Brief Moment in Time February 1
February 1, 1978...Harriet Tubman is honored on a US Postage Stamp.
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Brief Moment in Time February 2
February 2, 1897...Alfred Cralle invented the ice cream scoop to aid his coworkers struggling to scoop ice cream.
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Product Review Historical Edition: The Negro Motorist Green Book
In honor of Black History Month:
In order to travel safely across the US, black motorists relied on the green book, named after the creator Victor Hugo Green. In the racially divisive A…