History of Color: Recent Episodes
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Allegra Alvarado and Friends will have an easily digestible discussion of non-fiction books, biographical films, documentaries, and news interviews centered around people of color and minorities that have been sidelined in our history education.
Allegra has decided to take a break for a while. Thank you all for listening and for your support.
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Allegra flies solo this episode as she interviews Koritha Mitchell, associate professor and author of her latest book From Slave Cabins to the White House: Homemade Citizenship in African American Culture.
To see what Koritha is up to next, go to her website, korithamitchell.com.
Intro – “What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke
Resources
Africans in America Part 3 American Colonization Society Sage Self-Care Advice from a Black Woman: "Plop Plop Fizz Fizz": Calling Out the Deformation of 'Merit' by Mia George Reconstruction Reconstruction: America After the Civil War
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This month we speak with author and associate professor, Richard Bell. We discuss his latest book and how he came to these stories as well as his personal American experience.
This month Allegra and Mariano are joined by friends of the show who studied Hulu and Hawaiian culture, Pi'ilani. We discuss how King Kalakaua influenced Hawaiian culture as we know it today and his role in introducing that culture to American culture.
To reach out to us, you can email us at historyofcolor@coretemparts.com or follow Allegra on Twitter | Mariano on Twitter.
Intro/Outro – “What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke
References
Reclaiming Kalakaua: Nineteenth-Century Perspectives on a Hawaiian Sovereign by Tiffany Lani Ing Hula by Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman Background of Hula by Kaupena Wong, HPE Department, University of Hawaii Reciprocity Treaty 1875 Jul 6, 1887 CE: Bayonet Constitution 1887: 'Bayonet Constitution' takes Native Hawaiians' rights
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This episode Allegra and Mariano were excited to speak with the author of the historical fiction book, Send Judah First, Brian C. Johnson. We discuss the book and his inspiration for it. We also discuss his future writings.
For more information on Brian, check out his website briancjohnson.net and following him @theREELBrian on twitter.
To reach out to us, you can email us at historyofcolor@coretemparts.com or follow Allegra on Twitter | Marinano on Twitter.
Intro/Outro - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke
References
Send Judah First, An Erased Life from an Enslaved Soul by Brian C. Johnson America's Long Struggle against Slavery. A Great Courses lecture by Richard Bell PhD
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Mariano and Allegra start off their new season and format of History of Color with a phenomenal woman ahead of her time.
This month Allegra and Mariano talk about early love songs from African American artists and some stereotypes and barriers.
Promo Music - "Flat Earth" by Thomas Dolby Intro Music - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke
References
5 Essential Songs you Must Listen to for African-American Music Appreciation Month American Masters by PBS Porgy and Bess,” the first great American opera, premieres on Broadway Ella Fitzgerald Biography African American Performers on Early Sound Recordings, 1892-1916 Library of Congress 7 Pioneering Black Female Jazz And Blues Singers Who Made Music History Sam Cooke Billie Holiday: Emotional Power Through Song
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This month, Allegra and Mariano reissue the two part history of Puerto Rico in acknowledgment of the latest catastrophe to hit Puerto Rico. Please help: charitywatch.org/PuertoRico is a good place to start.
This month, Mariano and Allegra are inspired by the hit series HBO's Original Series Watchmen. They discuss the history of the Greenwood community in Tulsa, Oklahoma often referred to as "Black Wall Street".
Allegra and Mariano discuss some of the better well know colonial and American slave rebellions.
This month friend Tai, joins Allegra in an intimate discussion of the genius and complex life of Toni Morrison. Though Ms. Morrison is no longer with us, her legacy will live on.
Intro - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke Outro - Toni Morrison interview on her Life and Career (1990)
References
The life and legacy of Toni Morrison Washington Post Published on Aug 6, 2019 Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88 by Emily Langer August 6 2019 Washington Post
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This month Allegra extends more appreciation for the women of Black Burlesque with a featured interview of Chicava Honeychild.
This month, Allegra and Mariano talk about Ms. Stringfield and her brave adventure and what they wouldn't do.
Allegra and Mariano discuss what lead to the 6-day event that kickstarted the movement for LGBTQ rights. A lot of work has been done but there is still a lot of work to be done.
Mariano and Allegra get into the second part of the PBS special, Reconstruction: America after the Civil War that was first aired in April 2019. **You can see all 4 episodes of this 2 part series on YouTube.
References
Inside Look | Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | PBS PBS Official Website #ReconstructionPBS
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This month, Allegra and Mariano do a little something different and discuss the Reconstruction Period as presented by PBS in a two-part documentary. They review the first part of the film and the knowledge they had before seeing the documentary. Stay tuned for the review of Part 2.
References
PBS Official Website #ReconstructionPBS Trailer (Outro) on YouTube: Inside Look | Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | PBS
Intro Music: "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail
Allegra and Mariano discuss the first woman to run for President and what her focus consisted of. She ran on a third party platform.
Allegra and Mariano talk about the beautiful, intelligent and tantalizing art of Burlesque from the Black Woman perspective. Included is an interview with the fabulous performer, Shimmy LaRoux.
This month Allegra and Mariano conduct two interviews with HBCU alums and detail the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Allegra and Mariano discuss the second part of a look into what Martin Luther King was up to before he was assassinated and how his ideas have reflected contemporary society.
Allegra and Mariano talk part one of a two-part discussion on the last few months of Dr. Martin Luther King's life. References
Commentary: The tense months before Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination by Ron Grossman April 1, 2018
Poor People’s Campaign Stanford University The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute
Memphis Sanitation Strike Stanford University The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute
How a Photographer Illuminated the Plight of the 'Invisible Poor’ by John Edwin Mason October 26, 2017
What Happened to Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Campaigns by Olivia B. Waxman April 2, 2018
YouTube Clips
Martin Luther King The Three Evils of Society Martin Luther King's Last Speech: "I've Been To The Mountaintop” MLK Talks 'New Phase' Of Civil Rights Struggle, 11 Months Before His Assassination | NBC News
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This month, Mariano and Allegra delve into the world of Black Jockeys in the late 1800s into the 1900s with a focus on the career of Isaac Burns Murphy. The highest paid jockey of his time. References
biography.com Isaac Burns Murphy Athlete 1861-1896 June 2015 BlackPast.org Murphy, Isaac Burns Encyclopedia Britannica britannica.com Isaac Burns Murphy American Jockey YouTube clip: Black Beauty- History of the Black Jockey Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs
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Allegra and Mariano discuss racist laws and cinematography in the life of a minority artist. The experiences of a Chinese-American movie cinematographer.
References
history.com/topics/Chinese-exclusion-act Chinese Exclusion Act 1882
IEC.com Great Cinematographers James Wong Howe
Independent.com James Wong Howe: The pioneering Hollywood cinematographer's five most exquisitely lit films
time.com Who Was James Wong Howe? Oscar-winning Cinematographer Honored With Google Doodle by Kate Samuelson May 25, 2018 ASCMag.com Rising Stars of Cinematography 2018 March 13, 2018
Youtube - The Rose Tattoo and To Catch a Thief Win Cinematography: 1956 Oscars
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Allegra and Mariano discuss the real pioneer of the Farmworkers Grape strike and who brought Cesar Chavez into the limelight, unintentionally. References
AsAmNews.com Inside Bay Area: first School in Country to be Named for Filipino American Friday, December 13, 2015 NBCNews.com Eclipsed by Cesar Chavez, Larry Itliong's StoryNow Emerges Emil Guillermo September 8, 2015 NPR: The Salt Grapes of Wrath: The Forgotten Filipinos Who Led A Farmworker Revolution Lisa Morehouse September 19, 2015 FilipiKnow.com Larry Itliong: A Forgotten Badass Hero of Filipino Immigrants Glamour.com Geena Rocero Susan Domicus August 14, 2014 L.A.Times Jose Antonio Vargas Michael Schaub December 21, 2017
Youtube
Larry Itliong (excerpt from the Pilipino Americans) 1974
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To celebrate the late great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Allegra and Karly got together to talk a little bit about Aretha’s life, dedication to civil rights, and of course her music. Our Top Aretha Songs
1971's "Spanish Harlem" 1982's "Jump To It" from the album: Aretha 1974's "Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)" from the album Let Me in Your Life 1972's "Rock Steady" from the album: Young, Gifted and Black 1971's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" from the album: Aretha's Greatest Hits. 1968's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" from the album: Lady Soul 1967's "Dr. Feelgood (Love Is a Serious Business)" from the album I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You 1968's "I Say a Little Prayer" from the album: Aretha Now 1972's "Day Dreaming" from the album: Young, Gifted and Black 1967's "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" from the album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
Our Top 3 Performances:
1995's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert - "A National Woman" 1998's VH1 Divas Live - The Divas: "A Natural Woman" 1970's This is Tom Jones - "Call Me" 1998's Grammy performance - “Nessun Dorma” 2005’s Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards - “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” 1968's Live in Amsterdam, - The Rolling Stones' cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," 1971's Concert at the Fillmore West in San Francisco
History References
BlackPast.org Franklin, Aretha (1942-2018)
WashingtonPost.com Aretha Franklin, feminist, and activist Elwood Watson August 19, 2018 BBCNews.com Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement August 16, 2018
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This month, Allegra and Mariano talk about the Dann Sisters and sprinkle in a little bit of why the History of Color podcast exists. Enjoy! References
Associated Press Mary Dann, Activist for the Shoshone Tribe, Dies April 25, 2005 Nevada Magazine The Dann Sisters: Searching for Reciprocity for the Western Shoshone 2016 Dictionary of American History Indian Claims Commission 2003 Indian County Today 'American Outrage': Story of Dann Sisters Comes to TV June 3, 2014 Washington Post The Long Fight Between the Bundys and the Federal Government, from 1989 to today April 12, 2014 YouTube clip: Carrie Dann and Western Shoshone Land Rights
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This month Allegra and Mariano focus on Oscar Zeta Acosta who was one of the more colorful activists during the Los Angeles' Chicano movement of the late 60s early 70s. They give a review of the PBS special that re-enacts all the gathered information and interviews with this conflicted character. References
PBS network: The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo Directed by Phillip Rodriguez aired April 2018 The Lost Legend of the Real Dr. Gonzo Oscar Zeta Acosta documentary on PBS looks at his mysterious disappearance The Biography Project Oscar Zeta Acosta YouTube - Oscar Acosta
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Allegra and Mariano discuss the first Black Cartoonist published in circulation and how this genre is still not as populated by people of color.
References
aaregistry.org Elmer S. Campbell the first published Black cartoonist americanartarchives.com E. Simms Campbell blackthen.com Elmer Simms Campbell: First African American cartoonist to publish in general circulation biography.com E. Simms Campbell
Books to Read
We Have Tomorrow published in 1945 written by Arna Bontemps'
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Allegra and Mariano talk about the Zoot Suit Riot of the early 1940s. Servicemen in California attack the Mexican American youth in Los Angeles. References
history.com Zoot Suit Riots encyclopedia.com Zoot Suit Riots 2004 San Diego Mexican and Chicano History Chapter 8: World War II and the Emerging Civil Rights struggle online November 2011
Clips Dorothy Dandridge "Zoot Suit" (1942) Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail
This month Allegra and Mariano talk about their favorite art form, music.They discuss the history of African American punk rock artists and how they inspired not just a genre of music but many bands all over the world spanning decades. References
Encyclopedia Britannica Punk Jon Savage March 2018 New York Public Library The Riot Grrrl Movement Stevie Feliciano June 2013 6 Iconic Black Punk Bands You Should Be Listening To Aude Konan July 2017 The Guardian The Detroit Band That Never Sold Out Abi Bliss February 2009 Poly Styrene Interview 1978 (first clip after the intro)
These Boots Are Made for Walking Pure Hell
Sugar In My Pocket Younger Lovers
No Scrubs Big Joanie
Intro Music: The Silent Forest-Chillstep Mix DJ Mixomnia Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail
This month, Allegra and Mariano get into Harriet Tubman and her other equally intriguing professions. This episode is the second installment of Ms. Tubman's colorful history. It's Black History Month, what better way to start it off with this American Hero. REFERENCES
Nurse, Spy, Cook: Harriet Tubman Found Freedom Through Food April 2016 Harriet the Spy: How Tubman Helped the Union Army April 2016 Harriet Tubman: Her service as a Union Spy February 2017 Black History Harriet Tubman America the Story of Us: Harriet Tubman
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Happy New Year All! Allegra starts the new year with sad facts about Puerto Rico. This second part loosely begins in the 30s and brings us up to the effects of hurricane Maria. The good news is that Allegra is now joined by Mariano (TV Ate My Brain), and will be indefinite. Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail
References
War Against All Puerto Ricans by Nelson A. Denis (copyright 2015) The Lost History of Puerto Rico's Independent Movement by AJ Vicens (April 2015) The Next Challenge for Puerto Rico's Recovery by Gillian B. White (September 2017) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver surprise guest Lin Manuel Miranda (April 24, 2016)
Suggestions
Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano (copyright 1973, 1997) Imposing Decency: The Politics of Sexuality and Race in Puerto Rico, 1870-1920 by Eileen J. Suarez Findlay (copyright June 2012)
This month Allegra and Mariano, talk about the force of nature that is Harriet Tubman. As the information began to flow, it was realized that Harriet deserves a two-part episode. Stay tuned in the new year, for part 2.
References:
Harriet Tubman's Path to Freedom Harriet Tubman - nyhistory.net Harriet Tubman - history.com Harriet-Tubman.org Primary Documents in American History Compromise of 1850 Fugitive Slave Acts Harriet Tubman The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton Underground on WGN featuring Aisha Hinds as Harriet Tubman
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Intro music: “A New Career in a New Town” by David Bowie
Allegra is joined by Mariano (TV Ate My Brain) to discuss the first part of the rich and often tumultuous history of the island of Puerto Rico. Donate: Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund REFERENCES
Puerto Rico, History Puerto Rico's Complicated History with the United States
www.topuertorico.com www.indiancountrymedianetwork.com Book: War Against All Puerto Ricans by Nelson A. Denis
Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail Intro music: "A New Career in a New Town" by David Bowie Outro music: "Canto A Borinquen" by Willie Colon
This month I'm joined by Tai. We discuss the women (and a couple men) of the Harlem Renaissance. Tai offers his scholarly knowledge of this era, which makes for a great discussion. References
Biography.com Gwendolyn Bennett
BlackPast.org Grimke, Angelina Weld (1880-1958)
ThoughtCo.com Harlem Renaissance Women African American Women Dreaming in Color
History.com Harlem Renaissance
Britannica.com Harlem Renaissance
Education.ed.pacificu.edu The Artists' Influences: Why Literature Changed During the Harlem Renaissance
This episode I am joined by the fabulous Moji of TV Movie Mistress. Two Cis-gendered women of color talking about the life of Sylvia Rivera and her constant fight for transgender people of color's rights. REFERENCES
"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Drag Queen Scorned": Sylvia Rivera's Activism, Resistance, and Resilience 5 Reasons Sylvia Rivera Is One of the Most Badass Radical Trans Heroes to Ever Live Who Was Sylvia Rivera? The Unsung Heroes of Stonewall: Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Sylvia Rivera, 50, Figure in Birth of the Gay Liberation Movement Understanding Transgender People: The Basics
This episode goes into why the Silent Parade Protest happened and who organized it. It includes a YouTube clip: youth.be/hPdh46k7b38 which details the reasons for lynching in the United States. References:
www.facinghistory.org Miami Herald online 7/28/17 A Silent Protest Parade in 1917 Set The Stage for Civil Rights Marches
Essence.com 7/28/17 Five Things You Need To Know About The Silent Parade of 1917
National Humanities Center online. American in Class: The Making of African American Identity Vol II 1865-1917 The Negro Silent Protest Parade organized by the NAACP Fifth Ave., New York City July 28, 1917
Smithsonian.com 7/17 The East St. Louis Race Riot Left Dozens Dead, Devastating a Community on the Rise.
Biography April 2014. James Weldon Johnson Civil Rights Activist, Songwriter, Literary Critic, Lawyer, Educator, Poet, Diplomat, Author (1871-1938) The Bowery Boys: New York City History online July 2017. Listening To The Silent Parade of 1917: The Forgotten Civil Rights March. Blackpast.org 2017. NAACP Silent Protest Parade, New York City (1917)
Allegra talks about the forgotten part of the Women's Suffrage Movement, the African-American Woman. This was a major jumping off point for the continued struggle for women's rights. References:
npr.org The Root: How Racism Tainted Women's Suffrage wesleyan.edu Black Women & The Suffrage Movement 1848-1923 blackpast.org Cooper, Anna Julia (1858-1964) britannica.com Anna Julia Cooper American Educator and Writer americaslibrary.gov Activist Mary Church Terrell Civil War (1860-1865) suffragistmemorial.org African American Women in the Suffrage Movement
Allegra has the pleasure of chatting with activist, author, and former The Young Lords member, Iris Morales. Important Links...
Documentary - Palante, Siempre Palante! The Young Lords Book - Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 Website - Palante Red Sugarcane Press, Inc.
This episode, the surface is scratched on Black Nurses' Organizations. Expect future podcasts diving into more individuals that contributed to this rewarding profession that is still very problematic.
A brief yet interesting look into the amazing life of Josephine Baker. Allegra takes a look at the woman behind the spectacle. For More Info:
mentalfloss.com encyclopedia.com thoughtco.com Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell AV Highlights Ship's Reporter