History of July 4th: When Black Folks Celebrated July 4th
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07/03/20 • 18 min
Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep, you read that right. At first, I couldn't believe it either.
In this quick 18-minute episode find out why Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth. During this episode, you'll also uncover other historical events that happened on this day in history and learn some important words from Frederick Douglas that still remain true to this day.
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Where I get my info from:
- Too-la-Loo for the Fourth of July
- People’s History of Fourth of July
- When the Fourth of July Was A Black Holiday
- A Nation's History: "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep, you read that right. At first, I couldn't believe it either.
In this quick 18-minute episode find out why Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth. During this episode, you'll also uncover other historical events that happened on this day in history and learn some important words from Frederick Douglas that still remain true to this day.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts
Where I get my info from:
- Too-la-Loo for the Fourth of July
- People’s History of Fourth of July
- When the Fourth of July Was A Black Holiday
- A Nation's History: "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter.
- Watch episodes on Youtube
STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
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History of Juneteenth : 6 Facts You Should Know About Juneteenth
Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth, is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
In this quick 7-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.
Tune in to learn 6 facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.
Show Notes:
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- History of Juneteenth
- 12 Things You Might Not. Know About Juneteenth
- So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
Click “play” above to uncover some historical facts about this important day. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth? If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth?
If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media.
STAY IN TOUCH:
- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
- Sign up for podcast newsletter
- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
Next Episode
History of Curating: Collecting and Selecting with Tyree Boyd-Pates
In the world where we are curating our feeds and at a time when quarantine that has brought some families closer than ever- it was pretty fitting to sit down with a curator to talk about the collection of art, not only just the fancy, pricey shit we use to see in art galleries and museum walls BUT to discuss the collections of art and archives that are in our own homes —like those family photos albums, books of recipes, and the various items that are apart of some of our own personal history.
The root of the Curating means to ‘take care of.’ Back in the day when museums were created, curators' roles were established as the keeper and collector. Curators select, organize, and look after items in a collection or exhibit often in galleries and museums.
Understanding that, we sit down with Associate Curator of Western History at the Autry Museum Tyree Boyd Pates to discuss:
- What issues came up when people watched the infamous Museum Heist scene in the Black Panther Movie
- Whether we all are curators as we curate our lives on the 'Gram and Twitter- and how it may go down in our textbooks
- Learn about Tyree’s really dope COVID-19 items collection project- where people can submit their COVID-19 photos, writings, etc.as apart of his role at Autry Museum
- Get some tips and resources on how you can collect your family history
- And much more
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts
Where I get my info from:
- A Brief History of Curating
- The story behind the world's oldest museum, built by a Babylonian princess 2,5000 years ago
- The Cabinet of Curiosities
Things Tyree Mentioned:
- KEITH HARING | JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: CROSSING LINES virtual exhibit
- Submit to The Autry’s Collecting Community History Initiative: The West During COVID-19 —Black Lives Matter Protests in the West
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- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- To learn more about Tyree Boyd Pates, visit http://www.tyreebp.com. Connect with Tyree on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Follow the Podcast on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook
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- Visit our website.
- Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate.
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- To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and
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