Aug 19, 2022
Blood banks. Cataract surgery. Automatic elevator doors. What do these items have in common? They all were invented by Black people! There are many items that we use every day and procedures that have saved lives that were invented by Black Americans. Yet we learn and hear so little about the numerous inventions by...
Nov 11, 2020
Veteran's Day in America or Armistice Day in Europe is devoted to honoring all of those who have served the country in war or peace. All soldiers should be recognized for their service and the special challenges that they faced. African American soldiers have faced enemies abroad and at home. Yet their service and...
Sep 11, 2020
History is boring, right? Wrong! If you like stories, romance, mystery, and drama then you will love learning history. But history is often taught only by memorizing names, dates, and death counts. Robin and Hans are continuing their discussion from last week's podcast show in which they discussed why history is...
Sep 4, 2020
No, it's not Black History Month but Black history is still important. Protests. Marches. Covid pandemic. Police violence. Systemic racism. These are not new in American history. Yet many people have forgotten how these events have had a regular presence throughout American (and perhaps world) history. Are we doomed...
Aug 7, 2020
For more than 200 years, Harvard University has been profiting from the photos of an enslaved man (named "Renty") and his daughter. Their descendants want the photos returned and they are taking the powerful university to court. Many universities are finally admitting their participation in and profit from...