This Day In Quiztory
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 21:59:13
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Synopsis
The weekday podcast featuring short narratives about significant events in African American history read by celebrities and influential community leaders.
Episodes
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12.16_The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
16/12/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Jackson, Tennessee.
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12.15_Educator Septima Clark
15/12/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, dubbed the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.
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12.14_Cappriccieo Scates_Remembering The Elmira Express
14/12/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania.
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11.18_Soprano Singer Madame Selika
18/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Soprano singer Marie Selika Williams became the first black artist to perform at the White House.
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11.17_Happy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi!
17/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University.
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11.16_Sinqua Walls_Record Label Owner Dick Griffey
16/11/2022 Duration: 53s#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.
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11.15_The Origin of Voorhees University
15/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees University, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.
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11.14_The Washington Society of Colored Dentists
14/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.
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11.11_The Civil Rights Memorial
11/11/2022 Duration: 57s#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.
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11.10_Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher
10/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Andrew Hatcher was appointed associate press secretary under President John F. Kennedy making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.
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11.09_Howard University Medical School
09/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.
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11.08_Songstress Minnie Riperton
08/11/2022 Duration: 54s#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!
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11.07_Tamara Tunie_R.I.P. Smokin' Joe
07/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.
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11.04_Caryn Ward_Basketball Pioneer Bob Douglas
04/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Bob Douglas, regarded as the "father of black professional basketball," was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the British West Indies. Actress Caryn Ward narrates.
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11.03_Cappriccieo Scates_Broadcaster Hal Jackson
03/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Hall of fame radio broadcaster Hal Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.
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11.02_Nicci Gilbert_Origin of MLK Day
02/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.
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11.01_Journalist Nancy Maynard
01/11/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Publisher Nancy Maynard, one-time owner of he Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, NY.
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10.31_"Baby Love" Hit #1
31/10/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD The song "Baby Love," the second of five consecutive number one singles by The Supremes, began a four week run atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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10.28_Abolitionist Levi Coffin
28/10/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader of the Underground Railroad, was born in New Garden, North Carolina.
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10.27_Atlanta, Georgia's 55th Mayor
27/10/2022 Duration: 01min#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.