History of Libraries: The Original Search Engine with Librarian Jehan Giles
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08/28/20 • 73 min
Did you know that the US has 17,000 libraries? That's more than the amount of Starbucks in the US.
Tune into today's episode with special guest Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles to uncover how libraries have changed and evolved throughout history, find out about the racist practices that are apart of libraries, and join the conversation about whether we still need libraries today.
Click 'play' on whatever streaming platform you use to listen to podcasts and let's learn together.
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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 that the US has 17,000 libraries? That's more than the amount of Starbucks in the US.
Tune into today's episode with special guest Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles to uncover how libraries have changed and evolved throughout history, find out about the racist practices that are apart of libraries, and join the conversation about whether we still need libraries today.
Click 'play' on whatever streaming platform you use to listen to podcasts and let's learn together.
Follow and Support
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- To learn more about Jehan and her work visit JehanGiles.com or connect with Jehan on Instagram
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook and 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 Tea: From China to Your Cup with LaTonia Cokely of Adjourn Teahouse
It is believed that there are as many ways of preparing tea as there are cultures around the world—which may be the reason tea is the SECOND most popular drink in the world after water.
When the tea plant first arrived on the scene, tea trees were treated as a veggie, overtime is was discovered that leaves from the tea plant, make a tasty beverage. Listen to this episode to learn how tea trees grew in China 6,000 years ago and ended up in our cups. With special guest LaTonia Cokely, from Adjourn Teahouse to talk about the history of tea and how we use it today during COVID-19 and beyond. We discuss things like:
- Where tea originated
- How colonizers ruined China's monopoly on tea
- How and why tea is so popular today
- What's some of the best teas from our immune system
- And more
Where I get my info from:
- Tea 101
- The History Of Tea
- Has the US Been a Tea-Drinking Country
- Tea Tuesday: What's the Difference Between Tisane and Tea?
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- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- To learn more about LaTonia and her teas visit Adjourn Teahouse. Connect with LaTonia on Instagram and Facebook.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and 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 USPS: Creating a Black Middle Class & What's Going On With USPS?
Way back in the day, mail was unofficially delivered by friends, merchants and enslaved folks. Today, the United States Postal Service also known as USPS, is the official way we get our packages and Amazon Prime deliveries.
And with elections around the corner and rumors of USPS going bankrupt, many want to know what the hell is going on with America’s postal service!
Tune into this episode to learn the history of the USPS including:
- 5 interest facts that you should know
- 3 dope bad ass postal women you should know NOW!
- The unique history of USPS giving Black folks opportunities and a hard time- at the same damn time
- A quick breakdown of what’s up with the USPS today!
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
Where I get my info from:
- The History And Experience of African Americans in America’s Postal Service
- USPS Largely Black and Female Workforce Rallies to Save Jobs
- Earliest Known African. American Figures in Postal
- What’s going on with the Post Office? Here’s what we know
Follow and Support
- To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- To learn more about LaTonia and her teas visit Adjourn Teahouse. Connect with LaTonia on Instagram and Facebook.
- Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook and 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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