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S5 Ep. 3 - Jewish Texts and Ideas in the Medieval World: The Time Before Print (feat. Dr. Micha Perry) 55:03

5M ago55:03

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In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Micha Perry from the University of Haifa in Israel to discuss the Medieval world and the impact of literacy and writing on religious communities. Covering topics like Eldad the Danite, the Babylonian Talmud and the Book of Eli film, this episode is a nice teaser for the newly initiated int…

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S5 Ep. 2 - The Imprisoned Black Radical Tradition (feat. Dr. Rachel McMillian) 46:33

5M ago46:33

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In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Rachel McMillian to discuss her work in Black education and critical prison studies. In this dialogue they discuss their personal experiences with those in prison and address a broken criminal system of punishment that leads to recidivism and not progressive change. It is important to reme…

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S5 Ep. 1 - The Sarah Rector Story w/ Dr. Lauren Henley 41:09

6M ago41:09

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In this first episode of the season, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lauren Henley at the University of Richmond to discuss the little known but highly interesting story of Sarah Rector. Dubbed "The Richest Black Girl in America", Rector's story is one of blessing, fear, courage and resilience. Rector was the daughter of Black farmers wh…

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S4 Ep. 12 - The Lost White Tribe: The Religious Foundations of Imperialism (Feat. Dr. Michael Robinson) 1:10:17

12M ago1:10:17

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In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Michael Robison to discuss his book, "The Lost White Tribe". In his text, Robinson traces the rise and fall of "the Hamitic Hypothesis." In addition to recounting Stanley's "discovery," Robinson shows how it influenced encounters with the Ainu in Japan; Vilhjalmur Stefansson's tribe of "bl…

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S4 Ep. 11 - Fearless: Mental Health, Suicide and the Struggle for Viable Support (Feat. Andrea Williams) 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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In this episode of Leading By History Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a talk with author and mental health advocate Andrea "Drea" Williams in order to discuss suicide prevention. Drea is a survivor of multiple suicide attempts and has dedicated herself to the mission of helping and supporting those struggling with ideas of death and suicidal idea…

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S4 Ep. 10 - Harriet's and Ida's: A Philadelphia Sister's Journey to Books and Community Building (Feat. Jeannine Cook) 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

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In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Ms. Jeannine Cook to discuss her journey from street vendor to brick n' mortar business woman and the power of literacy to transform a city. The conversation is engaging, insightful and inspiring. The Philadelphia Citizen rated Jeannine as one of the city’s most dynamic c…

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S4 Ep. 9 - Influences of the American Founding: How Lincoln's Love for the Founding Documents Shaped His Thoughts and Actions (Feat. Dr. Lucas Morel) 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

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In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lucas Morel to discuss his persuasive work of intellectual history. Morel argues that the most important influence on Abraham Lincoln’s political thought and practice was what he learned from the leading figures of and documents from the birth of the United States. In this discussion Morel and…

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S4 Ep.8 - Birth of a White Nation: The roots of racial hierarchies at Bacon's Rebellion (Feat. Dr. Jacqueline Battalora) 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

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In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Battalora to discuss her research on the origins of racially-based hierarchies in America, starting with the first Virginia Colony. This is a DEEP DIVE into the origin of race in the American colonies and how "catch-all" terms were invented in order to separate…

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S4 Ep. 7 - Archipelago of Resettlement: Decolonization, Guam and Israel-Palestine (Feat. Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi) 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

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In this long awaited episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a chat with Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi. In this dialogue there is a discussion of Dr. Gandhi's book (read free here-> Archipelago of Resettlement Vietnamese Refugee Settlers and Decolonization across Guam and Israel-Palestine - PROMO 13W0801 in discount coupon wh…

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S4 Ep. 6 - The 52 Blocks C52G System (Feat. Farisi Daniel Marks) 1:06:54

2y ago1:06:54

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In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks by phone with 52 Blocks Farisi (instructor) Daniel Marks. This is a rare interview as Farisi Marks does not regularly communicate with outside media about this art. Having its roots centuries old Africa, this indigenous warrior art was adapted for inner-city survival. Making its mode…

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S4 Ep. 6A Intro - Indigenous Warrior Arts w/ Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul 11:18

2y ago11:18

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This is a brief introduction to our series on Indigenous Warrior Arts. In this series we will speak with three teachers and masters of their specific art and hear about how they started, their personal philosophies and how we, as the audience, can draw knowledge and understanding from their respective practices. You don't have to be a Bruce Lee fan…

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S4 Ep. 5 - Looking East - Ancient African Inspirations for a Modern African American Christian Worldview (Feat. Dr. Vince Bantu) 55:53

2y ago55:53

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In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Vince Bantu to discuss his research into ancient African Christian liturgical languages and his perspectives on Christianity for African Americans today. While LBH is not a religious podcast, this show seeks to transcend dogmatic religious views in favor of discovering a …

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S4 Ep. 4 - The Unsung Founding: African People and Freedom in the New World (Feat. Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles) 59:09

2y ago59:09

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In this discussion, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles to discuss the process and products of history and the development and defense of New World settlements by Black people who "undermined slavery, and championed freedom throughout the hemisphere". While conventional history tends to reduce the roles of African America…

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S4 Ep. 3 - Beyond the Stars: Science and Life in the Modern World (Feat. Dr. Gibor Basri) 1:37:49

2y ago1:37:49

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In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Gibor Basri to discuss AstroPhysics, Religion and the Universe. The discussion is candid, intriguing and notable. From discussing the beginning of the universe and the creation of the moon to the Nation of Islam and the Dogon of Mali, this conversation is chock-full of interesti…

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S4 Ep. 2 - Walking Through the Weeds: The Truth about Hemp (Feat. Bill Pickett) 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

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In this episode of Leading By History, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Hemp farmer and co-owner of Virginia Hemp Commodities. Bill speaks with Ma'asehyahu about his work with Hemp and explains the difference between this plant and the often confused Cannabis Sativa. From daily uses of Hemp fibers to medicinal properties in the plant, this conv…

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S4 Ep. 1 - #WhatWeWatch: A Beginners Guide to Movie Review and Reflection (Feat. Monique "Mo" Peach) 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

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In this long anticipated new season of LBH, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul kicks off the new season with Mo Peach from #WhatWeWatch to discuss the purpose and power of movie review and reflection. In the first half of the show they tackle heavy content like ethnocentrism and marginalization in film. In the second half of the show they show clips from their To…

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S3 Ep. 14 - The Long Awaited Season Wrap UP 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

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In this final episode of Season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul retraces the steps of season 3 and prepares the listener for SEASON 4! There has been a lot going on this year and we have been able to make history with some of our most recent episodes. Be sure to go back and listen to any episodes you missed by listening to the episode numbers and descriptio…

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S3 Ep. 13 - It's More than Just an Act: Living History and Reenactments in the K-12 Classroom (Feat. Christy Coleman) 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

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In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with public historian and Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation - Christy Coleman. The discussion is centered in Living History and the complicated role that historical reenactments play in historical education. Should classroom simulations address …

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S3 Episode 12 - Sons of the Ancient Ones: African American Judaism in Chicago and Abroad (Feat. Rabbi Capers Funnye) 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

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In this new episode, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a conversation with an intriguing and important man - Rabbi Capers Funnye. Not only is he First Lady Michelle Obama's first cousin but also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Chicago's oldest extant synagogue (Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation). The history of African Am…

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S3 Ep. 11 - The Deijha Check in - Egypt and Tanzania 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

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In this brief episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul does a "Check in" with Deijha Gordon who was with us on Season 3 Ep. 5. If you want to find out what Deijha has been doing since she set up shop in Ghana, this episode will bring you up to speed. From Egypt to Tanzania, Deijha recounts her visits, her challenges and h…

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S3 Ep. 10 - Geography and the Ancient World (Geography as the 'Tattle Tale' of History) 1:04:46

2+ y ago1:04:46

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In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Professor Cyndi Parker about the power and purpose of geography for unravelling historical mysteries and disputes. Were the Egyptians white Europeans? Is Egypt in Africa or the Middle East? How can we know the location of ancient events? Is religion …

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S3 Ep. 9 - Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World (feat. Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson 49:08

3y ago49:08

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In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul delves deep into the work of Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson to discuss enslavement era constructs of race and beauty in the Atlantic world. We can't say enough about this discussion. The host made a decision to forgo a commercial break in this episode in order to ma…

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S3 Ep. 8 - Transatlantic Threads: Textile entrepreneurship and Strategies to Freedom 47:42

3y ago47:42

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In this episode we speak with Latin Americanist and transatlantic slavery scholar Dr. Mary Hicks about the history of free and enslaved people of African descent in Brazil. This discussion dives deeply into the perceived reality of African people in Brazil and their unique journey to preserve their Africanness and their identities while carving out…

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S3 Ep. 7 - What the data show about teacher bias in the K-12 classroom (Feat. Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report ) 34:05

3y ago34:05

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In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with educational journalist Jill Barshay to dig into some of her recent articles and the state of bias in K-12 classrooms. This discussion is one that will show the importance of anti-racist and anti-bias education and how even our most vulnerable students (those in K-2 education) can…

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S3 Ep. 6 - Mobilizing Black Germany: A discussion about Afro-German Liberative Action (Feat. Dr. Tiffany Florvil) 56:01

3y ago56:01

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In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Dr. Tiffany Florvil about the work of Black women in the cause of Black liberation in Germany. Many may not be familiar with the history of the Black struggle in Germany and this discussion will surely center this history in this episode. You can read more about Dr. F…

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S3 Ep. 5 - Ghana and Repatriation (w/ Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views) 40:49

3y ago40:49

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In this episode Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks via Google Meet with Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views about her journey of repatriation to Ghana. From leaving the United States before covid-19, to opening a food business in Ghana and then having to return during the surge, Deijha details her successes and challenges with her attempt to repatriate to Ghan…

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S3 Ep. 4 - When Sunday Comes: An Exploration of the Feeling, Impact and Power of Gospel Music (Feat. Dr. Claudrena Harold, UVA) 48:36

3+ y ago48:36

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In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul taps back in with season 2 guest - Dr. Claudrena Harold, Chair of UVA's Corcoran Department of History to discuss her new book When Sunday Comes. Harold's book details the creative shifts, sonic innovations, theological tensions, and political assertions that transformed gospel music. This episode is inspiring a…

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S3 Ep. 3 - Joining the Cult....of Pedagogy! (Feat. Jennifer Gonzalez of Cult of Pedagogy) 38:04

3+ y ago38:04

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In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with the founder of Cult of Pedagogy - Jennifer Gonzalez about the current state of K-12 teaching practice and how recent events have made it evident that there needs to be a major focus on critical thinking instead of rote memorization. Tasks rooted in Project-based learning provide opportunities for stu…

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S3 Ep. 2 - The Monuments Which Built Bridges to Nowhere (Feat. Kevin Levin) 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

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In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Civil War historian Kevin Levin to discuss Civil War memory and the creation of statuary at the end of the Reconstruction period which was produced in order to induce fear and reinforce the "Lost Cause" narrative. Kevin and Ma'asehyahu dig into historical imagery and uncover the history behind Ric…

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S3 Ep. 1 - Establishing Real Democratic Principles in Real-Time Around the World (Feat. Gemima Neves Barlow, M.A.) 40:22

3+ y ago40:22

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Welcome to SEASON 3 of the Leading By History Podcast! We are back for ANOTHER YEAR of relevant and engaging content for 2021/2022! In this episode 1 of season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Gemima Neves Barlow - Democratic executor and supporter of electoral integrity around the world. She has coordinated large international election observati…

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S2 Ep. 18 - SEASON 2 WRAP UP w/ MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-Ul 25:15

3+ y ago25:15

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In this final episode of Season 2 of the Leading By History podcast, founder Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul walks the audience through the analytics for 2020 and explains the growth of the podcast over the last year. Having started in November of 2018, the continued growth of the podcast through 2020 has been amazing. We have had some of the most influential …

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S2 Ep. 17 - We hold These Resources to be Self-Evident (feat. Self-Evident Media) 38:18

3+ y ago38:18

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In this episode of the Leading By History Podcast, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Michael Lawrence-Riddell and Bayete' Ross-Smith of Self-Evident Media about the educational and historical resource selections which they are providing to teachers around the world. In the midst of a world-wide epidemic, which is causing many teachers to t…

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Ep. 16 - Digital Coaching and Instruction During the Rise of covid-19 (Feat. Will Morris of EdConnective) 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

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In this episode, we speak with Will Morris, the founder and chief executive of EdConnective - the trailblazers in the world of online coaching and observation. Will talks to us about his initial vision for EdConnective and how the changing post-covid educational world is providing opportunities for educational innovation in the midst of desperate c…

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S2 Ep. 15 - Psychology, Beauty and Black Identity (feat. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka) 51:58

3+ y ago51:58

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In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka of Psychohairapy concerning Black Identity and the psychology of beauty. Dr. Mbilishaka takes us through the lessons of self-love and how it is important to understand the meaning of identity and how it ties us back to our illustrious past as peop…

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S2 Ep. 14 - The Importance and Impact of our DNA - A Reveal! w/ Dr. Gina Paige 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

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In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Gina Paige of AFRICAN ANCESTRY.com. Ma'asehyahu gets his maternal (mother) mitochondrial DNA examined and gets a revelation of exactly who his ancestors were on his mother's mother's side of the family. If you want to understand DNA testing, the most efficient process for fi…

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S2 Ep. 13 - Historical Literacy and Making the Humanties "Humane" for Our Children (Feat. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad) 45:57

4y ago45:57

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In this episode 13 of season 2, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Gholnecsar "Gholdy" Muhammad (Professor and author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy). In this discussion, Dr. Muhammad speaks from experience. She has been an ELA teacher, history teacher, reading coach, district adminis…

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S2 Ep. 12 The Black Gods (Final) (Feat. Dr. Fatimah Fanusie) 46:53

4y ago46:53

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In this final episode of the Black Gods series, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Fatimah Fanusie (Howard Thurman Historical Home Historian and scholar of African American Islamic history) about the influence of the Ahmadiyya movement on the Nation of Islam in America. Dr. Fanusie discusses partial aspects of her dissertation and current research…

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S2 Ep. 11 - The Black Gods (Pt. 5) (Feat. Dr. Jose' Pimienta-Bey) 51:01

4y ago51:01

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In this episode of Leading By History, Professor/Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul has a discussion with Dr. Jose' Pimienta-Bey (Associate Professor of African & African American Studies) of Berea College, Ky. about the philosophy and works of Noble Drew Ali. Discussing his research on Moorish history and his book Othello's children in the "New World"…

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S2 Ep. 10 - The Black Gods and the Inner City (Pt. 4) (Feat. Dr. Menika Dirkson) 45:32

4y ago45:32

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In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with historian Menika Dirkson from Temple University's PhD history program. Menika speaks with us about her dissertation research which is focused on street organizations and unjust systems in the city of Philadeplphia. In this part 4 of the Black Gods series, Menika helps…

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S2 Ep. 9 - The Black Gods Pt. 3 45:42

4y ago45:42

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In the previous episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul presented the premise that it was Marcus Mosiah Garvey who laid the groundwork for "Black Godism" in America. While there were others who presented themselves as "Gods" in black flesh (i.e. Father Divine), it was Garvey who defined the purpose and need for having a "Black God". In this part II…

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S2 Ep. 8 - The Black Gods Pt. 2 29:07

4y ago29:07

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In this follow up episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul continues his dive into the most influential black religions of modern inner-city society - while tracing them back to the Black nationalist philosophy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. From the Rastafarian Tabernacle and the Moorish Science Temple of America to the Nation of Islam and the Five Perce…

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S2 Ep. 7 - The Black Gods pt. 1 30:03

4y ago30:03

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In this episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul discusses the most influential black religions in modern inner-city society. From the Moorish Science Temple of America to the Nation of Islam and the Five Percenters, we embark upon a conversation of influence in music, style and language in America's urban culture. If you are unfamiliar with these g…

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S2 Ep. 6 - Teaching to Transform (feat. Liz Kleinrock) 44:40

4y ago44:40

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In this episode of Leading By History we have a discussion with Liz Kleinrock in order to discuss the need to teach and transform classrooms with critical pedagogy focused in an Anti-bias/Anti-Racist approach. From racism to the current xenophobia attached to the novel corona virus, we travel into many areas and methods of effective practice. If yo…

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S2 Ep. 5 - Still Teaching Hard History (feat. Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries) 34:22

4+ y ago34:22

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In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu IsraUl speaks with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries of the Teaching Hard History Podcast fame (https://www.tolerance.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery). Discussing how teachers should navigate difficult subjects like slavery, the use of the "N-Word" in classrooms and how educat…

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S2 Ep. 4 - Mathematics and History from ancient to modern times (Feat. LilMathGirl) 46:06

4+ y ago46:06

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In this episode of the Leading by History podcast, Specialist Ma'asehyahu interviews part of the LilMathGirl team to discuss the connections between mathematics, the ancient world and modern applications. Many people have personal perceptions and opinions about math and history alike. Some are intimidated by these disciplines but a real and basic u…

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S2 Ep. 3 - Still in Demand (feat. Quan Neloms of iamindemand.com) 47:39

4+ y ago47:39

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In this episode of the Leading By History podcast Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul interviews Quan Neloms of the I AM IN DEMAND movement out of Detroit, MI. This is Quan's second time (since Ep. 19 - Season 1) on the show and in this episode he informs the audience of how the movement has grown and what it took to establish a system of support for black male ed…

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S2 Ep. 2 - From Shi'ah Muslim Black Panther Cub to Educational Mentor and Trainer: The Journey of Sharif El-Mekki 45:29

4+ y ago45:29

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In this new Season 2 episode of the LBH Podcast, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul has a conversation with Philly's 7th Ward and Black Male Educators for Social Justice founder - Sharif El-Mekki. El-Mekki has an interesting story of being raised as a Black Panther Party cub in West Philadelphia and then being moved with his family to Iran to spend his…

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S2 - Ep. 1 - Abraham Lincoln and His Notions of Race 1841-1865 (Feat. Dr. Lucas Morel, W&L University) 1:15:03

4+ y ago1:15:03

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In this FIRST EPISODE (extended) of the new season of Leading By History, Dr. Lucas Morel of Washington & Lee University joins us to discuss the legacy of Abraham Lincoln as "Great Emancipator" or "White Supremacist". There has been much debate over the last several decades as to what Abraham Lincoln meant for African-American people and oppressed …

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Ep. 23 - The Season 1 Wrap-up - Thank you all! 31:48

4+ y ago31:48

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In this final episode of season 1 of the Leading By History podcast, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul gives a "year in review" of the podcast from Episodes 1 through 22 (Season 1). This episode will be extremely helpful for those who are new to the show and would like to know the kinds of information and resources available through this platform. A b…

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Ep. 22 - Primary Sources, Historical Context and Resources for the K-12 Classroom 37:29

4+ y ago37:29

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In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul discusses Primary sources and the importance of reviewing them within historical context. An image by Edward S. Curtis from the early 1900's is examined as well as online resources for K-12 teachers which will help them bring document examination into their classrooms. Special th…

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