Past and Present: Metro High School African American History Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sara Eplin
A student-produced African American history podcast where we explore the important impacts of our (often "forgotten) past on our current situation.
We talked about the impact Black Women during the civil rights era.
Noor
Celeste
Dikaksha
Bj
Edited by: Nyla
Scriptwriter: Ary, Nyla, Amiyah
Produced by: Ary
Performers: Amiyah, Ary, Nyla
Research by: ALL (mainly Amiyah)
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/freedmens-bureau
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
https://history.iowa.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/reconstruction-and-its-impact#:~:text=Its%20main%20focus%20was%20on,between%20African%20Americans%20and%20whites
In this episode, Nia Divine Lailah and Jaydon are discussing both the KKK and important figures in the Civil War.
In this episode we talk about the challenges faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction era.
By: Bj, Celeste, Noor, Dikaksha
Take a look at the Emancipation Proclamation with us, and interview a former enslaved African American.
The loopholes the south used to keep black people under and how the government tried to help
Who were the colored soldiers fighting in the civil war? And was freedom really free? What did freedom look like for African Americans after the civil war?
On this episode of How Colonizers negatively impact the lives of black people, I specifically cover Education. What I will discuss is:
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The Anti-Literacy Laws
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Jim Crow - Segregation of Schools
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History Books being written to keep the "White Lies"
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The Importance of all Races Learning True History
In this podcast episode, I dive into a topic of famous presidents within the black community, Andrew Johnson and Ronald Reagan.
Jeremiah Miller
Exploring Black Masculinity as a concept and it's connection to Queerness utilizing W.E.B DuBois' concept of Double Consciousness
Black masculinity in america - Yolo Akili Robinson: https://youtu.be/_mPa-Nj4S9w
Did sharecropping seed the root of generational debt within African communities by entrenching itself deeper into the preexisting financial oppression? wheres my inheritance mama? - By Leo JacobsIII
Would emancipation have happened without lincoln? How would have these presidents gone about handling the civil war and recognizing slavery as a problem? Would they have at all? Lincoln was the great emancipator, but would he have been the greatest emancipator? We want our listeners to question how much influence Lincoln really had on the civil war, and wonder what the civil war would have looked like with different presidents by applying their policies and personalities to determining factors of the civil war.
In this podcast, we dived into women of the souths rights during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.
Did reconstruction era feminism shape modern feminism and contribute to racial divides?
mya and morgan dive into reparations! ho should get them, why, and what they should look like.
Today we will talk about reparations in the US, and why it's so hard for the US to give African Americans reparations.
How does Abraham Lincoln's legacy conflict with his actions and statements? Was he even a good president?
By: Jacob Yiradee, Dylan Tate, Ben Sullins, Tyler Green
kia, amaya, james, and erica discuss if the emancipation proclamation was really for the benefit of Black people and how it affected black lives after was passed.
in this episode, we will talk about Abraham Lincoln and his involvement with the Civil War and if he deserves the reputation he has.
Sources:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ-W4KjNlsw
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLzCfpDql_A
3.http://abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/education/presidentialtimeline.htm
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https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-quotes-statesmen-race/fact-check-quotes-from-prominent-american-statesmen-on-race-are-accurate-idUSKBN2471YA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWm8AF4Kp1A&list=PL3Q0iXnCF3XKBHs0GBcGE-sy_ynFctr4M&index=13
In today's episode, you will learn about Lincoln's disbelief in the abolishment of slavery and how African Americans are living amongst modern-day slavery.
Justin and Shania discuss what could have been if the Reconstruction era went as planned. What would be the short and long term impacts? Tune in to hear what they have to say. With the conversation moderated by Denia and a loose script and research done by Sam and Madeline, we are sure you’ll love this episode.
Shania, Isaac and Kennidi take a critical look the legacy of American President Abraham Lincoln. While many believe that Lincoln deserves accolades as one of the best President's in American History; other's believe this reputation should be revisited. This podcast explores some of Lincoln's greatest accomplishments such as The Emancipation Proclamation and Union Victory in the Civil War; while also looking at some lesser known parts of Lincoln's legacy (like his history of arguing for the re-patriation of Black Americans to Africa). What will our historical explorers find out about America's favorite President? Listen and find out.
Reconstruction Era President Andrew Johnson gets credit from many historians for being one of the WORST Presidents of all time. When Donald Trump was elected in 2016; many argue he fought to rob Johnson of that title. This podcast is a critical exploration of two Presidents--one from the failed Reconstruction Era and another from the modern era. Our podcast explores and compares the social, political and economic policies and impact of both Presidents and helps listeners to better understand how history truly does repeat itself, especially for people of color in America.
This episode explores the limits of the Emancipation Proclamation and talks about how it may not be what it appears on the surface. Our team found great information worked into a well written script created by Madeline and Samuel and finally recorded by Justin and Denia. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the history behind the fort pillow massacre, the events leading up to it, and the response it received from different communities.
Today we spoke about black regiments during the civil war and how they paved the way for future generations to come.
Today we talk about how African Americans wanted to fight for their freedom during the civil war. Also, covering their forgotten and often overlooked treatment during the war. We will explore how both sides contributed to this treatment whether helpful or harmful.
A discussion about the systemic inequalities in the United States; starting with the Declaration of Independence and bleeding into our current era. Group #2 explored founding Documents of our country (such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution) as well as how these same ironic ideals of "equality" have bled into a modern day experience for Black Americans (for example widespread inequities in education and housing)
This podcast takes an in-depth look at hypocrisy of our Founding Fathers and the founding documents which built our nation. The hosts of this podcast attempt to answer why the founding fathers who had a longing for ideals such as "freedom" and "liberty" only afforded some people those rights while also justifying (and practicing) the enslavement of Africans. The group explores the economic arguments and impact as well as the short and long term effects of hypocrisy on African Americans in the United States.