Best Stephanie A Arthur Podcasts (2024)

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SNEAK PEEK: Susan and Sharon Spill Secrets for Season 3 38:45

9d ago38:45

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In this special bonus episode, Susan, Sharon and Melissa spill a few secrets about our upcoming season and fun guests coming soon to 80s TV Ladies. Can you guess what female-driven television shows from the 1980s we’ll be covering in our upcoming season? THE CONVERSATION Do we know what we did this summer? How was your summer? What is that feeling …

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ENCORE: Revisit Stephanie Zimbalist Talks Remington Steele, Part 2 1:06:37

16d ago1:06:37

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BONUS: Check out this exciting encore episode from Season 1: Part TWO of our interview with true show business icon and classic 8os TV Lady -- “Remington Steele’s” one-and-only Laura Holt -- Stephanie Zimbalist. In a career spanning six decades, Stephanie has performed on stage and screen with everyone: Alec Baldwin, Walter Matthau, Jessica Tandy, …

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The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton 30:29

19d ago30:29

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A review of “The Revisioners” by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton which tells the story of two Black women dealing with racial tension during different time periods. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/revisioners-book-review/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=NBR&utm_content=general. VISIT MY WEBSITE https:/…

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Just Pursuit by Laura Coates 21:56

26d ago21:56

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A review of "Just Pursuit" by Laura Coates is a memoir about a black female prosecutor and her time at the Department of Justice. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/just-pursuit-book-review VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: ht…

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508 Aug Bird is the Word! 58:24

28d ago58:24

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss enhancin our landscapes and backyards for our feathered friends, BIRDS! We cover some fun bird facts, types of bird feeders and seeds, and list some plants that will bring the bird to your yard. Urban Bird Treaty program: https://www.fws.gov/program/urban-bird-treaty Florida Extension Website about Bird feeder…

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They Can't Kill Us All by Wesley Lowery 25:08

1M ago25:08

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A review of "They Can't Kill Us All" by Wesley Lowery which details incidents of police and White vigilante shootings of Black people in America. It also discusses the rise of the Movement in response to the killings of unarmed Black people. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/they-cant-kill-us-all-book-review. VISIT…

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ENCORE: Revisit Stephanie Zimbalist Talks Remington Steele, Part 1 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

It's more Summer Reruns. Check out this cool encore episode from Season 1: Susan and Sharon sit down with a true show business icon and classic 8os TV Lady -- “Remington Steele’s” one-and-only Laura Holt -- Stephanie Zimbalist. In a career spanning six decades, Stephanie has performed on stage and screen with everyone: Alec Baldwin, Walter Matthau,…

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Black Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire by Carol Jenkins and Elizabeth Gardner Hines 21:16

1M ago21:16

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"Black Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire" by Carol Jenkins and Elizabeth Gardner Hines tells the story of an entrepreneur who became the first or one of the first Black millionaires in America. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/black-titan-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://median…

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The Lynching by Laurence Leamer 27:02

1M ago27:02

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A review of "The Lynching" by Laurence Leamer which details the racially motivated murder of Michael Donald and the criminal and civil trials that followed. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-lynching-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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White Rage by Carol Anderson | Noire Book Reviews 41:35

1M ago41:35

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A review of "White Rage" by Carol Anderson which examines the reality that Black efforts at progress and achievement are often met with resistance and retrenchment of obstacles. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/white-rage-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: htt…

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Dancing in the Glory of Monsters by Jason Stearns | Noire Book Reviews 31:33

1M ago31:33

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A review of "Dancing in the Glory of Monsters" by Jason Stearns which explains the causes of the Congo Wars and what unfolded once the fighting began. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/dancing-in-the-glory-of-monsters-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://…

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ENCORE: Revisit Cagney & Lacey with Tyne Daly 1:18:16

1M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Encore! Encore! For the summer break, Sharon and Susan take you back to the 80s with reruns, and back to Season 1 with a very special encore presentation of Ep. 119. Meet the woman behind Mary Beth Lacey. Sharon and Susan are excited and honored to talk with Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and the star of Cagney & Lacey, Tyne Daly. In a career …

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They Were Her Property by Stephanie Jones Rogers 28:04

2M ago28:04

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A review of "They Were Her Property" by Stephanie Jones-Rogers which discusses the role that White women played in the institution of slavery. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/they-were-her-property-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran 31:06

2M ago31:06

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A review of "The Color of Money" by Mehrsa Baradaran which discusses the history of economic limitations and responsibilities placed on Black banks and capitalism. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/color-of-money-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.i…

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One Righteous Man by Arthur Browne 26:33

2M ago26:33

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A review of “One Righteous Man” by Arthur Browne which tells the story of Samuel Battle, the first Black police officer in New York City. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/one-righteous-man-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire…

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When Affirmative Action Was White by Ira Katznelson | Noire Book Reviews 36:27

2M ago36:27

36:27

A review of "When Affirmative Action Was White" by Ira Katznelson which tells the story of how the progressive programs of the 1930s and 1940s solidified and expanded the White American middle class while excluding Black citizens whenever possible. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/when-affirmative-action-was-white…

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Top Ten Guest Stars of A Different World! 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

"One of the things I love about looking back at 80s television is you get to see some early and amazing young stars and very exciting stunt casting." It's Guest Stars Galore on 80s TV Ladies! We're taking a nostalgic trip back to the iconic 80s sitcom "A Different World." Susan and Sharon debate -- and celebrate -- the amazing roster of guest stars…

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Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts 34:59

2M ago34:59

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A review of "Killing the Black Body" by Dorothy E. Roberts, a good book to discuss intersectionality as it touches on both race and reproductive rights. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/killing-the-black-body-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.inst…

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507 Mosquitoes 47:10

2M ago47:10

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss our least favorite summertime pest, the Mosquito. We felt very itchy while doing this episode. We review some basic mosquito biology, common species and diseases they transmit in Maryland, and give some tips on how to reduce your chance of getting bitten. - NPR - A Guide To Mosquito Repellents - MDA Mosquito C…

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Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

A review of "Stamped from the Beginning" by Ibram X. Kendi which provides a history of America's racist ideas. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/stamped-from-the-beginning-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pinterest: https:…

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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable by Michael Bennett 20:55

2M ago20:55

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A review of "Things That Make White People Uncomfortable", a memoir by NFL defensive end Michael Bennett which also discusses various social issues. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/things-that-make-white-people-uncomfortable-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram:…

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Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills 24:00

2M ago24:00

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A review of “Black Fortunes” by Shomari Wills which tells the story of the first six Black Americans who became millionaires in the years following slavery. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/black-fortunes-book-review VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Does A Different World Need a Reboot? | 90s TV Babies 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

The 90s TV Babies are back to examine the 80s sensation A Different World! Serita Fontanesi, Sergio Perez and Megan Ruble signed up for classes at Hillman College TV. But now it’s time for finals. This will ALL be on the test. Professors Lambert and Johnson assigned these episodes to watch: S1: E1 -- “Pilot” S2: E1 -- “Dr. War Is Hell” S2: E20 -- “…

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The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein 30:44

2M ago30:44

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A review of "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein which charts the history of how local, state, and federal government policies and programs segregated cities across America. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-color-of-law-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram…

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The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander 47:31

3M ago47:31

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A review of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander which tackles the complex issues of mass incarceration. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/new-jim-crow-book-review VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya 25:28

3M ago25:28

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A review of “The Girl Who Smiled Beads” by Clemantine Wamariya, which charts her and her sister’s experience as refugees during the Rwandan genocide. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-girl-who-smiled-beads-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.inst…

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The Underground Railroad Records by William Still 18:01

3M ago18:01

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A review of “The Underground Railroad Records” by William Still, a vitally important book that shares the experiences of people who escaped or attempted to escape slavery via the Underground Railroad. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-underground-railroad-records-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire…

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The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton 22:51

3M ago22:51

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A review of "The Sun Does Shine", an autobiography written by Anthony Ray Hinton about his life and experience as a wrongfully convicted man. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/the-sun-does-shine-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/media…

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Women, Race, & Class by Angela Davis 28:53

3M ago28:53

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"Women, Race, & Class" by Angela Davis was published in 1981 and analyzes the individual histories and intersections of sexism, racism, and classism in America. The book primarily focuses on the women's liberation movement and provides an overview of the movement's complete timeline as well as in-depth coverage of specific eras. Show notes and sour…

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Negroes and the Gun by Nicholas Johnson | Noire Book Review 23:18

3M ago23:18

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A review of "Negroes and the Gun" which provides a history of Black people and firearms which includes but goes beyond self-defense. This allows you to imagine yourself witnessing these events in your mind's eye. What could have been a boring topic springs to life because it's told through these riveting stories and personal accounts. Show notes an…

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A Different World and Hollywood Strategies For Revolution | Director Neema Barnette 1:21:17

3M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

“A lot of production companies… who decide to do stories about people of color are not used to having the people of color they hire coming in with an opinion. Coming in contradicting them on certain things.” -- Neema Barnette, director, A Different World Susan and Sharon welcome legendary producer-director Neema Barnette to talk about her journey f…

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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge | Noire Book Review 21:10

3M ago21:10

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If you are looking for a new literary classic that perfectly summarizes the history of race relations in the UK while also breaking down how racist institutions are preserved by refusing to discuss racism then my review of "Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race" is for you. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.c…

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Caste by Isabel Wilkerson 20:31

3M ago20:31

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A review of Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents", a book about the structure of caste systems and their impact on three societies. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/caste-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediano…

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There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz 19:01

3M ago19:01

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A review of the book "There Are No Children Here" by Alex Kotlowitz which tells the story of residents of Chicago’s Henry Horner projects during the 1980s. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/there-are-no-children-here-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://w…

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Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington 26:52

3M ago26:52

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A discussion of Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington, an autobiography covering his experience as a child born into slavery, his struggle to obtain an education, and his time spent helping to establish what would become Tuskegee University. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/up-from-slavery-book-review. VISIT MY W…

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Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington 27:16

3M ago27:16

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A review of "Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present" by Harriet A. Washington which charts the history of unethical medical experiments that have been conducted on Black people. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/medical-apartheid-book-rev…

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506 June Non-Bee Pollinators with Madeline Potter 53:11

3M ago53:11

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Hello Listener, This month, we discuss non-bee pollinators with Madeline Potter. We discuss beetles, flies, moths, and wasps, what flowers they like, and how we can support pollinators in our home gardens. This month, we skipped the Native Plant of the Month, Bug of the Month, and Garden Tips of the Month. We currently have an open survey for ALL l…

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Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement by Barbara Ransby 22:31

3M ago22:31

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A book review of "Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement" which was written by Barbara Ransby and tells the story of Ella Baker’s life. Visit the Noire Histoir YouTube Channel or website for the full review. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/ella-baker-and-the-black-freedom-movement-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE…

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Forty Million Dollar Slaves by William C. Rhoden 17:17

3M ago17:17

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A review of "Forty Million Dollar Slaves" by William C. Rhoden, a chronicle of Black athletes navigating efforts to limit their participation in sports. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/forty-million-dollar-slaves-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www…

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Ida: A Sword Among Lions by Paula Giddings | Noire Book Reviews 21:22

3M ago21:22

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"Ida: A Sword Among Lions" by Paula Giddings is a biography that details the journalistic activism of Ida B. Wells. Covering the incredibly impactful life of Wells is a huge undertaking but Giddings' delivers the goods. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/ida-a-sword-among-lions-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://…

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A Different World | Showrunner, Writer Susan Fales-Hill 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

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“You can be anything you want in this world, darling. But if you become an actress or a nun, I’ll kill myself.” -- legendary actress Josephine Premice to her daughter, writer/producer Susan Fales-Hill. Susan and Sharon welcome writer and showrunner Susan Fales-Hill as they continue their look back at the classic 80’s comedy series A Different World…

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King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild 7:44

3M ago7:44

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"King Leopold's Ghost" by Adam Hochschild is the story of how King Leopold II of Belgium used violence and coercion to gain control of the Congo. In this review, I discuss how on a larger scale the book also provides a perspective on how various European powers carved up Africa for their own gain. Show notes and sources are available at https://med…

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No. 95: SEASON FOUR FINALE + LET'S GET INTO THIS SEASON'S TEA! 🍵🫖 1:18:10

3M ago1:18:10

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Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Friends and Kin this episode is the SEASON 4 FINALE!!! This is all about SEASON 4! The ups. The downs. The wins. The losses. The energy. The confu…

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Before the Mayflower by Lerone Bennett, Jr. 4:44

3M ago4:44

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“Before the Mayflower” by Lerone Bennett, Jr. is the ultimate book to read if you’re interested in Black History, especially American Black History. Originally published in 1962, the book covers the history of Black America from 1619 to 1962. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/before-the-mayflower. VISIT MY WEBSITE …

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At The Hands of Persons Unknown by Phillip Dray 6:27

3M ago6:27

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Phillip Dray details the history of mob violence and lynchings in "At the Hands of Persons Unknown". Dray lays out how lynchings were used as a form of political terrorism aimed at subjugating Black people and enforcing white supremacy. Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/at-the-hands-of-persons-unknown. VISIT MY WEB…

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Black Against Empire by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr 7:16

4M ago7:16

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“Black Against Empire” by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr is the definitive history of The Black Panthers. The book not only charts the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party but also provides detailed backgrounds of its most prominent members. Learning about Huey P. Newton’s and Bobby Seale’s early family life set the stage for explaining t…

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Ain't I a Woman by bell hooks 10:57

4M ago10:57

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"Ain't I a Woman" by bell hooks explores the impact of racism and sexism on Black women. Not as separate factors but through the lens of intersectionality. The book charts the history of how “sexism operates both independently of and simultaneously with racism to oppress us” (Black women). Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.…

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The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffrey Haas 4:02

4M ago4:02

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"The Assassination of Fred Hampton" by Jeffrey Haas is an incredible book about a less celebrated but important Black figure. The details may differ but the story of Fred Hampton is unfortunately not uncommon. Yet, his death stands apart from most others as it was proven to have been the result of a concerted effort by the FBI and Chicago police. S…

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Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody 6:07

4M ago6:07

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"Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody is the story of a young Black woman coming of age in rural Mississippi during the 40's and 50's. Moody's introduction to and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement unfolds in a beautifully written story. It was refreshing to read about the development of an activist juxtaposed against a young woman's j…

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Watch Me Fly by Myrlie Evers-Williams 10:00

4M ago10:00

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In this episode of the Noire Histoir podcast, I discuss "Watch Me Fly" by Myrlie Evers-Williams. "Watch Me Fly" is more than the story of the widow of a civil rights hero. It’s also the story of a rather sheltered woman who struggles to find herself in her thirties after her world is ripped apart. Show notes and are available at https://medianoire.…

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