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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03.01_Hall of Fame Football Player Elvin Bethea
01/03/2019 Duration: 01minToday we spotlight Elvin Bethea, the first NFL player from North Carolina A&T to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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02.28_Michael Jackson Wins Eight Grammys
28/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we remember Michael Jackson's record setting night at the Grammy Awards
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02.27_Scholar Anna Julia Cooper
27/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we celebrate Anna Julia Cooper, an author, educator and activist for Black liberation
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02.26_Civil Rights Activist Jimmie Lee Jackson
26/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we share some background on Jimmie Lee Jackson, a martyr of the Selma voting rights struggle
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02.25_Atllas_Religious Leader Elijah Muhammad
25/02/2019 Duration: 01minAtllas shares some background on longtime Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad
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02.22_Vanessa Bell Calloway_"Dr. J" Julius Erving
22/02/2019 Duration: 01minActress Vanessa Bell Calloway celebrates NBA great Julius Erving, better known as "Dr. J."
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02.21_Assassination of Malcolm X
21/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we remember Malcolm X on the 54th anniversary of his assassination
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02.20_Trailblazing Umpire Emmett Ashford
20/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we celebrate Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball
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02.19_Director John Singleton's Oscar Nom
19/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we share some background on John Singleton's Academy Award nomination for his groundbreaking film "Boyz N The Hood"
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02.15_Tyrone DuBose_Choreographer Bill T. Jones
15/02/2019 Duration: 01minRadio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones
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02.14_Prince's Valentine's Day Nuptials
14/02/2019 Duration: 01minToday we reflect on Prince's Valentine's Day wedding to Mayte Garcia
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02.13_Money B_Negro National League
13/02/2019 Duration: 01minRecording artist Money B shares some history on the Negro National League, the first all black baseball league
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02.12_Delilah_Founding of NAACP
12/02/2019 Duration: 01minRadio personality Delilah shares some history on the origin of the NAACP
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02.11_Hill Harper_Nelson Mandela's Release
11/02/2019 Duration: 01minActor Hill Harper commemorates Nelson Mandela's release from prison after serving 27 years
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02.08_Gary Anthony Williams_Figure Skater Debi Thomas
08/02/2019 Duration: 01minActor and comedian Gary Anthony Williams celebrates U.S. figure skating champion Debi Thomas
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02.07_Greg Jennings_Negro History Week
07/02/2019 Duration: 01minSuper Bowl champion wide receiver Greg Jennings commemorates the inaugural celebration of Negro History Week, started by historian Carter G. Woodson
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02.06_Faith Evans_Educator Melvin B. Tolson
06/02/2019 Duration: 01minRecording artists Faith Evans celebrates educator, poet and "The Great Debaters" coach Melvin B. Tolson
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02.04_Wyclef Jean_Abolitionist Sojourner Truth
04/02/2019 Duration: 01minRecording artist Wyclef Jean shares some history on abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth