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History Shows Us

Lettie Gore

Join historian Lettie Gore as she examines what history shows us and makes critical connections between the past and present. Lettie’s passion for history and educating about the truth can be heard and felt through her engaging discussions about racism, current events, racial justice, and politics in a time when historical background needs to meet current realities. Her perspective and delivery are unique, direct, and just what you need to hear.

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Juneteenth is now a federal holiday and, well, I have many thoughts that of course dive into history's context. The U.S. has continuously had an idea of progress that aligns with the same racist system that is at the core of its foundation. This holiday is coming at a time when people are arguing against Critical Race Theory, there is more legislation that needs to be passed for Black lives (like the anti-lynching bill, legislation that would protect Black voters, etc.), reparations are still being argued against, and more. So, what does this holiday mean?

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06/19/21 • 57 min

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In this episode I talk with my friend Tasha Hunter about the intersections of trauma, race, history, what our bodies hold onto, and Tasha's personal journey which led her to become a licensed clinical social worker.

Tasha Hunter specializes in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress, and works to eradicate the stigma of mental health through her private practice. Tasha is also the author of What Children Remember (which she discusses in this episode) and the host of her podcast When We Speak. Not only is she a close friend who I am beyond grateful to have in my life, but she is someone with a story that shows an enormous amount of bravery and she has a passion to help others see just how brave they are, too.

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06/03/21 • 52 min

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The title of this episode is just a fraction of what me and my friend Patricia Taylor discuss in this podcast episode! Patricia and I met through Instagram last year and I immediately noticed that not only was she a Black woman who spoke up about racism and injustice, but she did it while showing the truth about righteousness and what it means to truly embody a spirit of truth and justice. She is also co-host of the Upside Down Podcast and is heavily involved with Be the Bridge.

Righteous anger, centering Blackness, what progress really means, and the weaponization of spirituality are just a few things we talk about. Patricia is truly a light and I can't wait for you to learn more about how she is impacting the hearts and minds of many!

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05/21/21 • 51 min

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On this episode I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, an incredible writer and the creator of both Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. I love what Marcie had to say about writing as a Black woman, her experiences navigating white spaces, humanizing Blackness through history and storytelling, and the reasons behind the names of both of her social media platforms.

Follow Marcie Walker on Instagram at Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. You can also click here for more of Marcie's resources!

Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie and this podcast @historyshowsuspodcast.

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05/06/21 • 86 min

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04/29/21 • 52 min

When you think about the civil rights movement and angry white responses, there are probably certain images that come to mind. In this episode I will be going through a brief history of white backlash against Black progress, starting with the Reconstruction era. Last week, the Derek Chauvin trial verdict was read and though there were many Black people who were relieved (and many of us who had mixed emotions), there were even more people who were enraged about Chauvin being convicted because he is "one of their own." This history context is important and I get into it in this episode!

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04/29/21 • 52 min

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In this episode I talk with Frederick Joseph, author of the New York Times best-selling book The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person, and upcoming Patriarchy Blues and Better Than We Found It (2022). I started following Frederick on social media a couple of years ago and connected with him on Instagram last year. He is an unapologetic force this world needs.

Frederick Joseph is an activist, philanthropist, and was named to the 2019 Forbes Under 30 list for marketing and advertising. He is the sole creator of the largest GoFundMe campaign in history, the #BlackPantherChallenge, the creator of the largest individual Covid-19 support effort, the #RentRelief campaign, and Frederick consistently writes about marketing, culture, and politics for various outlets.

Dismantling the racist and oppressive systems that uphold white supremacy and cause direct harm to Black and brown people are priorities for Frederick, and this is evident in the incredible work he does. In this episode we discuss these systemic issues, patriarchy, cultivating healing in the Black community, accountability, and much more.

"Black people, we are legitimately a miracle. On a daily basis, our existence in this stifling, oppressive system, is a miracle." - Frederick Joseph

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Follow Frederick Joseph on Instagram and check out his website to keep up with the amazing work he is doing! Purchase Fred's New York Times best-selling book The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person.

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04/16/21 • 66 min

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04/15/21 • 31 min

In this week's episode, Lettie shares her thoughts about recent events regarding police brutality, Daunte Wright, and briefly connects the history of the criminalization and the condemnation of Blackness to today. There is always an excuse that justifies Black people losing their lives at the hands of police, and these excuses continue to show the value of Black lives in a country that has yet to acknowledge and reckon with its past.

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04/15/21 • 31 min

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04/08/21 • 86 min

Lettie talks with Tareq Brown, a co-founder of America Hates US (AHUS). AHUS is a brand that reflects the current political and social landscape and does not hesitate to call out and speak up against racism, white supremacy, oppression, and much, much more. As someone who has lived both in and outside of the United States as a Black man, Tareq's perspectives and experiences are ones we are eager for you to hear, as well as how AHUS was started. Lettie and Tareq became friends on Instagram last year and this episode's candid conversation shows you why. Where/how to follow and support America Hates Us: https://americahates.us to read more about them, purchase clothing, apparel, and accessories! Follow AHUS on Instagram Support AHUS by becoming a patron on Patreon Follow Lettie on Instagram @sincerely.lettie AND @historyshowsuspodcast Become one of Lettie's Patreon members!
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04/08/21 • 86 min

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History's Truths

History Shows Us

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04/01/21 • 41 min

Welcome to the History Shows Us podcast with Lettie, a historian with a passion for educating about history and racial justice. This podcast used to be called Sincerely, Lettie (you can still listen to all of those engaging episodes!), and after almost two years with that title, we decided to change it.

In this episode, Lettie takes a few minutes to reintroduce herself and goes into what history does show us, while connecting it all to today.

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04/01/21 • 41 min

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07/02/21 • 63 min

Understanding systemic racism also requires knowledge about the weaponization of whiteness and how it continuously functions. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Kina Reed and we dive into this, anti-Blackness, the lies surrounding history and whiteness, Kina's perspective on trauma and how it affects humanity, and more.

Kina Reed is a DEI consultant and facilitator, researcher, learning strategist, community advocate, and someone who is committed to moving us all closer to the goal line of shared humanity. I met Kina through Instagram early last year and I'm so glad I did. Her spirit, ability to be unapologetically herself, and passion for racial justice is obvious!

Follow Kina on Instagram @theantiblacknessreader and @divestingfromwhiteness .

Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie and @historyshowsuspodcast .

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07/02/21 • 63 min

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How many episodes does History Shows Us have?

History Shows Us currently has 64 episodes available.

What topics does History Shows Us cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on History Shows Us?

The episode title 'The Juneteenth Holiday: History, Memory, & the Real Progress' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History Shows Us?

The average episode length on History Shows Us is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of History Shows Us released?

Episodes of History Shows Us are typically released every 11 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of History Shows Us?

The first episode of History Shows Us was released on Jul 13, 2019.

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