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MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC that is dedicated to promoting literature written fo ...
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This collection recognizes Black History Month, February 2007. Two excellent resources for public domain African American writing are African American Writers (Bookshelf) and The Book of American Negro Poetry, edited by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson’s collection inspired the Harlem Renaissance generation to establish a firm African-American literary tradition in the United States.
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This podcast explores the history, culture and experiences of the Black community in Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. It is hosted by Dr. Hettie V. Williams, Director of the Trotter Institute for the Study of Black Culture at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. The Trotter Institute was founded in 1984 to promote research/public policy initiatives on the Black community in Boston and it is named for Black activist, journalist, editor and business man William Monroe Trotter (1872-1934 ...
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Elm City LIT Fest

Baobab Tree Studios, Inc.

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Join us in a conversation with the creators in the exploration and celebration of the literature and culture of people of the African Diaspora. Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaGNhdO5QdvSyH5rVXYjApLZA3Vpuyg2M
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Modern American Diplomacy

The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)

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We interview American diplomats, capturing the sacrifice, leadership, humor, heroism, wisdom, and lessons of modern American diplomacy. Through historical reflections and personal anecdotes, guests explain foreign policy and tradecraft, or what they were trying to accomplish and how. Episodes include conversations with America’s diplomatic legends -- including Thomas Pickering, John Negroponte, Bill Burns, Maura Harty, Beth Jones and Kristie Kenney -- as well as rising leaders and foreign po ...
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One of the challenges in the study of American history includes SOURCES. Each episode is an informative guest interview with Joseph Simmons, the host of the podcast, and author of the new book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights and the Chicago Condition. We’ll publish enlightening Interviews about American History & Voting Rights.
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Let’s Get LIT[erary] is co-hosted by Sam Vega, Jen Atwell, and Kourtnie Berry at Rollins College. Each month you’ll find a new episode on a book we’ve chosen for many cultural heritage months. We’ll chat about our book of the month and give you a sneak peek into what we’ll discuss next! Occasionally, we might choose a special book to discuss.
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Black Entrepreneur Blueprint was created to help educate and inspire Black entrepreneurs to Launch, Build, and Grow successful businesses. Our podcast is designed for Black entrepreneurs by Black entrepreneurs. Our podcast consist of in depth interviews with successful Black entrepreneurs such as Dr. Dennis Kimbro; million selling author of the book "Think and Grow Rich - A Black Choice", George C. Fraser founder of www.Frasernet.com, and many others. The interviews not only focus on the ent ...
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BLACK BOOKS LIVE!

Black Books Live!

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Black Books Live! seeks to address the dearth of audio material available from Black Authors. Hosts Jason Harris, Cher Jey and guests will read excerpts from a Black author's classic works. Links to the print and audio copies of the featured author will be included with each episode.
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I recommend The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for young readers because it is truly one of those books that opens up your eyes and makes you see things differently. The book highlights Starr Carter, an African American girl trapped in a white girls life. The book surrounds the death of her friend Khalil at the hands of a white police officer. Starr analyzes the predicament throughout the book as well as talking about her past trauma. Her boyfriend Chris is white and doesn't understand her purp ...
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Kendra Arsenaux

Kendra Arsenault

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Bi, Bi, Bi Book Club. As someone who is biracial, bicultural, bisexual, bilingual, and comes from an agnostic background, but is also finishing seminary, the one thing I have learned is that life is indomitably complex. The intersectionality of multiple identities including our gender, race, sexuality and religious belief don't always perfectly align. So I wanted to create a space that celebrates the "bi"─the duality of our experiences. This is a place for nuance, misfits, and the endless sp ...
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Johnathan's Bookshelf presents Black Kings Read. A literary weekly podcast show with book discussions, author interviews, book reviews, and issues in literacy with an African American male point of view. The mission of Black Kings Read is to change the paradigm of illiteracy with the African American male community: no longer accepting the status quo "if you want to hide money from a Black man, put it in a book." We encourage all Black men to join our book discussions. We appreciate the lite ...
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Are you looking for a way to connect with other women for intimate culture conversations? She Shed Chronicles is the perfect venue! Tune in for insightful movie and TV recaps, provocative book discussions and edgy conversation. Nikki C. will be your guide on this journey. A mom of three adult children, with over 25 years of operational and leadership experience, she is ideally suited to lead an interactive, collaborative community of African American women. Get comfy, pour your favorite beve ...
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Protest Call

Diego Salazar

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Book is based on a viewpoint of young African American girl who raise in the ghetto, her mother a nurse, her father ex-leader of a band from ghetto to whose deals with issues of police brutality ,activism and racial profiling , the title of the book is an acronym to THUG LIFE , “The Hate U GIve F**ks Everybody” by Tupac Shakur that means the cyclical nature of crime, poverty and hate as a result of racism .
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Black Existentialism

John E. Drabinski

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Podcasted process pieces from my course Black Existentialism. The course introduces one of the most important and potent mid-century intellectual movements - the existentialist movement - through a series of black Atlantic thinkers. Our keystone will be Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks, which is arguably the most important work of Black existentialism from this period. Across the semester we will see why existentialism, with its focus on the ambiguities and ambivalences of lived-experi ...
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The Turn On is produced and co-hosted by sex educator Erica Easter and me, author and Black joy advocate Kenrya Rankin. It uses literary erotica as a jumping off point to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
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Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.
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Get inspired. Get motivated. Get stories of Black history made and in the making. Noire History features Black history facts, non-fiction book reviews, and documentary discussions from across the Black diaspora. Join your host Natasha Nicolo to celebrate Black pride, excellence, and power all 365 days of the year.
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Spike Lee's Joints

John E. Drabinski

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20-30 minute reflections on particular Spike Lee films, from School Daze up through Black KkKlansman - précis for a book-length study of Lee's cinema, reflections on a course I've taught a number of times at Amherst College and University of Maryland. In these podcast pieces, I pay particular attention to issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality as they emerge inside particular films and in the history-memory of African American life. How does Lee's cinema think? How does sound and image ...
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Join DJ Renaldo Creative, the multifaceted music producer, DJ, celebrity journalist, and magazine publisher, as he shines a light on the stars of tomorrow and the movers and shakers of today. “The Renaldo Creative Show” is your VIP pass to glamour and entertainment, featuring exclusive interviews with the industry’s aspiring and established models, comedians, CEOs, DJs, and innovative creators. Each episode is a fresh mix of the latest entertainment and music news and focuses on supporting i ...
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When ballet prodigy Misty Copeland first placed her hands on the barre at a Boys & Girls Club, no one expected the undersized, anxious 13-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. Only the third African American soloist to dance with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty has documented her journey in her new book, Life in Motion. Misty reads from her memoir and talks about her journey—from living in a motel with her family while learning to dance—to the highly publicized custod ...
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American entrepreneur Ethan King and South African entrepreneur Justin King share global insights and actionable tools for business growth, personal development, relationships, physical and mental health optimization. New episodes weekly. No fluff, just real experiences and raw advice. Subscribe now and never miss an episode.
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We will cover a variety of topics, listen and learn. Come and listen to some of your favorite genres This platform was designed for new authors to display their work and to assist individuals to promote their book, business or brand. Healthcare tips and topics will be discussed. For additional information or questions, contact your HCP/doctor. For true emergencies proceed to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
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The BAN Radio Literary Program aims to support the African American community and to show people, through the radio show, that African American writers are more than just a niche. We bring wonderful stories to the minds and imaginations of everyone! We have stories to tell, using our voice and our experiences, that cross all races and cultures. Join us on Monday and Wednesday Nights, 8-10 pm EST. BECOME A GUEST ON THE SHOW. Go here to sign up today: http://www.edc-creations.com
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Between 1865-73 the tumultuous American Revolution rages on in different battlefields. The air is thick with hatred and suspicion as the Continental and British armies clash in bloody warfare. In Westchester County, New York, an area is considered a neutral ground for both forces, Harvey Birch plies his dangerous mission. An innocuous peddler by day, he is in fact an American spy, though he does nothing to correct anyone who assumes he is a British spy. In a magnificent country mansion, The ...
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Tangular Irby is an education consultant and author. After caring for and eventually losing her mother to a terminal illness, she found herself reevaluating her own life’s purpose. She is the host of the “Legacy of our African American Lives” podcast where she interviews African American entrepreneurs who are committed to leaving their families a rich legacy of more than just money. Her mission is to help families bridge generational gaps through storytelling. If we do not share our family t ...
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Pieces of a Man

Brian Jackson

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Music and "justice" as seen through the eyes of a prisoner on death row and musician at large. One-half of the duo Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Brian and Keith LaMar talk about life growing through three generations of American conflict and how music has helped them to free themselves from the bondage of hate and resentment.
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Faithful Politics

Faithful Politics Podcast

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Dive into the profound world of Faithful Politics, a compelling podcast where the spheres of faith and politics converge in meaningful dialogues. Guided by Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) and Will Wright (Political Host), this unique platform invites listeners to delve into the complex impact of political choices on both the faithful and faithless. Join our hosts, Josh and Will, as they engage with world-renowned experts, scholars, theologians, politicians, journalists, and ordinary folk ...
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Dr. Ava Muhammad is a gifted attorney, spiritual adviser and author of the powerful and popular book, 'Real Love.' She received her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University and is a member of the New York Bar. She has also been featured in Essence Magazine, which named her one of America's most powerful Black women. The focus of her work is self-empowerment and community development. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram @DrAvaMuhammad. Submit questions using the hashtag #AskDrAva.
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Felipe Barganier brings nearly 20 years of knowledge from the insurance and financial service industries to The Success Network. As the CEO of GAB International, LLC, an insurance, employee benefits, retirement benefits and payroll provider, he is one of the only African-American founders of successful benefits brokerage firms. His work extends globally through GAB International, as well as his bestselling book "Breaking Through The Status Quo" - a compilation of industry best practices and ...
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If you peer closely into the bookstores, salons, and diplomatic circles of the eighteenth-century Atlantic world, Médéric Louis Élie Moreau de Saint-Méry is bound to appear. As a lawyer, philosophe, and Enlightenment polymath, Moreau created and compiled an immense archive that remains a vital window into the social, political, and intellectual fau…
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From Skepticism to Competence: How American Psychiatrists Learn Psychotherapy (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers an examination of how novice psychiatrists come to understand the workings of the mind - and the nature of medical expertise - as they are trained in psychotherapy. While many medical professionals can physically examine the body to identify…
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In this episode Dr. Hettie V. Williams interviews Clarence Maclin, star of the A24 film Sing Sing. Williams is the current director of the William Monroe Trotter Institute for the Study of Black Culture at UMass Boston. Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin is an American actor who plays himself in this film about the maximum-security prison and the prison-…
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In Menace to the Future: A Disability and Queer History of Carceral Eugenics (Duke UP, 2024), Jess Whatcott traces the link between US disability institutions and early twentieth-century eugenicist ideology, demonstrating how the legacy of those ideas continues to shape incarceration and detention today. Whatcott focuses on California, examining re…
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In 2010, Isabel Wilkerson spoke to the Institute about the fifteen years she spent reporting and writing her book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration (Knopf, 2010). The book won the 2010 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, In 1994, Wilkerson was the New York Times Chicago Bureau Chief when she won t…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Josh Burtram and Will Wright interview Steve Bezner, the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, about his book 'Your Jesus is Too American.' They discuss the problem of American culture co-opting the teachings of Jesus in the American church and the need to prioritize kingdom values over cultural conformity.…
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TEXT US . . . just click here‼️ Want to give a shout out to someone doing great things, need advice, 🧡what you’re hearing click hear to text! Best thing, you remain anonymous unless you share who you are! 📣In this week's episode of She Shed Chronicles, it’s time to get your finances in check with the much-loved ‘Girl Get Yo 💰Money💰 Straight’ segmen…
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Recent scholarship focused on the role of embodiment within cognition and communication reminds us that part of how we “know” is through our physical senses. We only know the softness of a kitten by touching its fur, or the tastiness of bread by eating. How might this influence our understanding of biblical texts, such as Jesus’s claim, “I am the b…
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The last sixteen years of James Baldwin's life (1971–87) unfolded in a village in the South of France, in a sprawling house nicknamed “Chez Baldwin.” In Me and My House: James Baldwin's Last Decade in France (Duke UP, 2018), Magdalena J. Zaborowska employs Baldwin’s home space as a lens through which to expand his biography and explore the politics…
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The idea of “backwardness” often plagues historical writing on Russia. In Russia in the Time of Cholera: Disease under Romanovs and Soviets (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018), Dr. John P. Davis counteracts this “backwardness” paradigm, arguing that from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, Russian medical researchers—along with their counterparts i…
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Chicago is a city with extreme concentrations of racialized poverty and inequity, one that relies on an extensive network of repressive agencies to police the poor and suppress struggles for social justice. Imperial Policing: Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) examines the role of local law enforcement, federa…
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The third podcast in this series focuses on an article written by Dr. Dionne Powell who participated in the 2014 documentary, “Black Psychoanalysts Speak,” which was an excellent film created by Basia Winograd. Dr. Powell’s JAPA article written in 2018 was entitled, “Race, African Americans, and Psychoanalysis: Collective Silence in the Therapeutic…
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Do you ever feel uneasy when you disconnect from your devices? In this episode, Ethan and Justin dive into the struggle of unplugging from the digital world. Justin shares his recent experience of being forced to disconnect during a trip to Zimbabwe, where he battled the anxiety of missing out despite being in a serene, natural setting. The convers…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Amanda Carpenter, an author, writer, and editor at Protect Democracy. They discuss the potential rise of authoritarianism in America if Trump is reelected and how his administration has focused on consolidating executive power and dismantling checks and balances.…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia honors two Hispanic US Military Heroes, Alfred Velazquez Rascon and Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez. ALFRED VELAZQUEZ RASCON is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel. In 2000, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as a medic …
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Why do we eat? Is it instinct? Despite the necessity of food, anxieties about what and how to eat are widespread and persistent. In Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (University of Chicago Press, 2020), Elizabeth A. Williams explores contemporary worries about eating through the lens of science and medi…
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The Three Solutions To Fix Your Underperforming Business Is your business underperforming and you don’t have a clue as to why? Imagine your business is a car. You want your car to run at maximum efficiency but for some reason, you’re sputtering along down the road. Your check engine light comes on, but you don’t know what the problem is and how to …
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Ancient Christians and their non-Christian contemporaries lived in a world of 'magic.' Sometimes, they used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings; sometimes, they argued against them. Curses, and the writings of those who polemicized against curses, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions, in which mat…
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We're trying something new in Three Forty-Two! a toy NONE of us have; two of us want and one of us strongly dislikes! Hope you enjoy a full hour on the Bridgelayer… Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gma…
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Angel, a Black tenth-grader at a New York City public school, self-identifies as a nerd and likes to learn. But she’s troubled that her history classes leave out events like the genocide and dispossession of Indigenous people in the Americas, presenting a sugar-coated image of the United States that is at odds with her everyday experience. “The his…
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Send us a text We start this conversation with returning guest Katherine Stewart, acclaimed author and journalist, who takes us behind the scenes of the Democratic National Convention, where she moderated a groundbreaking interfaith panel that explored the shifting landscape of faith in American politics. The panel featured prominent Congressman Ja…
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Aleksander Pluskowski of the University of Reading joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, The Teutonic Knights: Rise and Fall of a Religious Corporation, out 2024 with Reaktion Books. A gripping account of the rise and fall of the last great medieval military order. This book provides a concise and incisive introduction to the knights of the …
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Welcome back to The Ice Chillz Show. Today's episode features all things music, culture, and controversy. We talk about Nelly’s arrest. what went down. Kanye West vs. Adidas. Plus, we’ll explore the gritty world of Drill Music. How it emerged from the streets of Chicago. DRAKE VS KENDRICK Drake has unleashed a whopping 100 gigs of music over the we…
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Ice Chillz as he returns with an exciting new episode. In this show, Ice Chillz and co-host Renaldo dive into the latest entertainment news, current events, and much more. The hosts discuss the political landscape, including Trump’s controversial outreach to the Black community. Yes, even Trump’s footwear choices are up for debate! The show delves …
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TEXT US . . . just click here‼️ Want to give a shout out to someone doing great things, need advice, 🧡what you’re hearing click hear to text! Best thing, you remain anonymous unless you share who you are! In a special episode of *She Shed Chronicles*, Nikki steps outside the usual topics to bring you a full recap of the Democratic National Conventi…
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Renaldo recently interviewed author Ebony Lynn, and during their discussion, they covered several important topics related to Ebony’s life and experiences in Reflections Of A Beauty In Chaos: Based on real-life events. Ebony highlighted the difficulties she faced while in foster care. These struggles could include emotional and practical challenges…
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During the mid-seventeenth century, Anglo-American Protestants described Native American ceremonies as savage devilry, Islamic teaching as violent chicanery, and Catholicism as repugnant superstition. By the mid-eighteenth century, they would describe amicable debates between evangelical missionaries and Algonquian religious leaders about the moral…
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Dale Ahlquist is the founder the of the Society of G. K. Chesterton and Chesterton Schools, of which there are currently 70 and number is rising. He is also the editor of the book we are talking about today, Localism: Coming Home to Catholic Social Teaching, from Sophia Press, which explores the economic and social questions of how we should organi…
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Interested in learning about the artist, educator, and arts organizer who helped establish the South Side Community Art Center, Lake Meadows Art Fair, and DuSable Museum of African American History? Then my Margaret Burroughs Black History Facts profile is for you. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/margaret-burroug…
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I was immediately drawn to the book The Devil’s Music by Dr. Randall Stephens, Associate Professor of British and American Studies at the University of Oslo. Dr. Stephens and I came across one another online and the book, which combines part rock n’ roll history, part American Christianity history, was an absolute delight for me. The Devil’s Music:…
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Ellen Hampton's Doctors at War: The Clandestine Battle Against the Nazi Occupation of France (LSU Press, 2023) tells the stories of physicians in France working to impede the German war effort and undermine French collaborators during the Occupation from 1940 to 1945. Determined to defeat the Third Reich's incursion, one group of prominent Paris do…
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What if the key to your business success lies in a comic book character? In this episode, Justin and Ethan explore the unexpected business brilliance behind Deadpool and the man who brought him to life, Ryan Reynolds. From turning a side character into a billion-dollar franchise to leveraging humor and self-awareness in his ventures, Reynolds shows…
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Send us a text In this conversation, the hosts and Dr. Renee Carr discuss various topics related to politics and psychology. They touch on Kamala Harris and the perception of her as an aggressive female leader, the connection between DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and nepotism, the mental state of Donald Trump post-assassination attempt, th…
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Five Reasons To Sell Services First Instead Of Products Many online business owners feel like they need to have a product ready to sell when they first start their business. In reality, you may want to start with selling services. On today’s Black Entrepreneur Blueprint podcast episode 532, Jay Jones gives you five reasons why you may want to start…
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All hell is breaking loose in issue 309 of GI Joe A Real American Hero! We talk comics, toys, and all that lovely stuff. Plus let's do a rundown of our most memorable Springfield moments from GI Joe lore! You got one or two in mind? Join us live and let's get into it! For info on the GI JOE: THE MOVIE deleted scenes and newly found audio, check thi…
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In the mid-twentieth century, American psychiatrists proclaimed homosexuality a mental disorder, one that was treatable and amenable to cure. Drawing on a collection of previously unexamined case files from St. Elizabeths Hospital, In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life (U Chicago Press, 2024) explores the encounter between ps…
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Powerful religious elements for living in the aftermath of trauma are embedded within North African Christian hagiographies. The texts of (1) The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity, (2) The Account of Montanus, Lucius, and their Companions, and (3) The Life of Cyprian of Carthage are stories that offered post traumatic pathways to recovery for its hi…
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