Explore Black History on the Go

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This biweekly podcast is for your kids to learn Black history in the fullness and beauty of what the Black experience entails from Africa to the African Diaspora. I will share historical facts about people, places, and events from a strengths-based perspective to enhance your child’s exposure to and appreciation of Black history. One that will allow your children who identify as Black to take pride and ownership in their rich history and legacy and to correct notions and widen narratives of what it means to be Black in the United States and the world for all children.

Dr. Shannon Stanton Agbotse


    • Jan 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Explore Black History: Phillis Wheatley, First Black Female Author in the American Colonies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 9:24


    In this episode, we explore the life of Phillis Wheatley, who became the first Black author in the United States (the American Colonies) while she was enslaved. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠y to download the link to access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode and other resources.

    Explore Black History: Marcus Garvey, A Civil Rights Activist, Leader, Businessman, & Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 8:55


    In this episode, we explore the life of Marcus Garvey, a visionary leader and civil rights activist who inspired millions with his dream of uniting Black people worldwide and returning to Africa. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠y to download the link to access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode and other resources.

    Explore Black History: Augusta Savage, A Famous Sculptor, Teacher, and Gallery Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 10:47


    This episode explores Augusta Savage, A Famous Sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠y to download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: George Washington Carver, A Scientist, Educator, and Inventor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 15:39


    This episode explores George Washington Carver, a Scientist, Educator, and Inventor. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠⁠⁠y to enroll in download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode. Don't miss the free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore Black History Virtual Story Time⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (PST) Sign up using the ⁠⁠link⁠⁠.

    Explore Black History: Mary Seacole, Nurse and Businesswoman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 17:46


    This episode explores Mary Seacole, a nurse and businesswoman from Jamaica who is also celebrated as a "Black Briton" in the United Kingdom. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠⁠y to enroll in download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode. Don't miss the free ⁠⁠⁠Explore Black History Virtual Story Time⁠⁠⁠, on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (PST) Sign up using the ⁠link⁠.

    Explore Black History: Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 18:40


    This episode explores Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball in modern times. Visit the Instagram page ⁠⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠⁠y to enroll in download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode. Don't miss the free ⁠⁠Explore Black History Virtual Story Time⁠⁠, on Sunday, March 10th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (PST) Sign up using the link.

    Explore Black History: Sojourner Truth, an Abolitionist, Women's Rights Activist, & Evangelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 13:57


    This episode explores Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist, women's rights activist, and evangelist. Visit the Instagram page ⁠@exploreblackhistor⁠y to enroll in download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode. Don't miss the free ⁠Explore Black History Virtual Story Time⁠, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (PST) Sign up using the link.

    Explore Black History: Gordon Parks, a Famous Photographer Whose Photos Moved a Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 13:54


    This episode explores Gordon Parks, a self-taught famous photographer, writer, and movie producer. Visit the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode. Sign up for the next Explore Black History Virtual Story Time, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (PST)

    Explore Black History: Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old Who Became the Richest Black Girl in America in 1913

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 15:37


    This episode explores Sarah Rector, the 11-year-old girl who became wealthy overnight in 1913. Visit the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: Elijah McCoy, Inventor and Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 12:54


    This episode explores Elijah McCoy an engineer and inventor who invented the lubricating oil cup that allowed trains and other steam engines to run better and longer without an oilman. Visit the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: Queen Nanny of the Maroons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 13:38


    This episode explores Queen Nanny of the Maroons who defended her settlement in Jamaica from British rule. Visit the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: The Nicholas Brothers, an Amazing Tap Dancing Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 15:11


    This episode explores the Nicholas Brothers, Fayard, and Harold Nicholas, an iconic African-American tap-dancing duo celebrated for their extraordinary talent and groundbreaking performances during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Visit the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: Bridget "Biddy" Mason, from being Enslaved to Becoming a Nurse, Wealthy Landowner, and Philanthropist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 15:45


    This episode explores Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a woman who went from being an enslaved midwife to becoming an entrepreneur, wealthy landowner, and philanthropist. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Explore Black History: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 14:37


    This episode explores Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the doctor who performed the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Discussion Guide for today's episode.

    Introduction to Season 2 of Explore Black History: Who is Dr. Shannon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 1:49


    This trailer opens season 2 and it is where I share a bit about myself. Visit @exploreblackhistory for more information about classes, products, and black history facts. Also, if you haven't already subscribe to the podcast, so you know each time an episode comes out. Now come and explore Black history with me!

    Explore Black History: Mary Church Terrell, an Educator, Writer, and Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 13:17


    This episode explores Mary Church Terrell, an educator, writer, and activist who fought for equal rights for Black people and voting rights for women. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Vocabulary Guide.

    Explore Black History: Bill Pickett, the Cowboy Who Invented Bulldogging (Steer Wrestling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 11:14


    This episode explores Bill Pickett, a cowboy in the early 1900s who invented "bull-dogging" now known as steer wrestling still performed at rodeos today. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Vocabulary Guide.

    Explore Black History: Josephine Baker, An Entertainer and a Spy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 12:34


    This episode explores Josephine Baker, a great performer who was a dancer, singer, and the most celebrated night-club entertainer of her era. She even served as a spy for the French army in WWII. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black History E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free Vocabulary Guide.

    Explore Black History: Arturo Schomburg, the Man Who Built a Library

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 12:46


    This episode explores Arturo Schomburg, an Afro-Puerto Rican who spent his life collecting materials on Black history and culture to share with the world. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory to enroll in Saturday Explore Black History online classes for kids, download the free Black history E-Coloring Book, and access the link for the free vocabulary guide.

    Explore Black History: Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 10:09


    This episode explores, Celia Cruz, an Afro-Cuban singer who was known as the Queen of Salsa. Download the free E-Coloring Book that has coloring pages for the first 10 heroes explored on the podcast. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory You'll also be able to access the link for the free vocabulary guide.

    Explore Black History: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, a Master Swordsman, Master Violinist, & Great Classical Music Composer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 13:20


    In this episode, I explore Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, who was a master swordsman, violinist, and a great classical music composer in France during the 1700s. Download the free E-Coloring Book that has coloring pages for the first 10 heroes explored on the podcast. Go to the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory You'll also be able to access the link for the free vocabulary guide.

    Explore Black History: Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba, an African Queen and Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 11:42


    This episode explores Queen Njinga (pronounced Zhinga) of Ndongo and Matamba, which is the modern-day country Angola in Africa. She was a queen and warrior who fought against the Portuguese who wanted to expand their slave trading in Central Africa in the 1600s. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the free vocabulary guide that goes with this episode and the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Garret A. Morgan, Inventor of the Gas Mask and Traffic Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 11:56


    This episode explores Garret A. Morgan, a black man who was an entrepreneur, businessman, and inventor. He invented two life-saving devices we still use all around the world: the gas mask and traffic light. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the free vocabulary guide that goes with this episode and the Instagram page @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Wilma Rudolph, the Fastest Woman Alive in 1960

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 10:26


    This episode is about Wilma Rudolph, who was the first woman to receive three gold medals at the same Olympic game in 1960. She was also declared the fastest woman alive!

    Explore Black History: Matthew Henson, The First Person to Reach the North Pole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 17:44


    This episode is about the explorer Matthew Henson, who in 1908 went on an expedition where he reached the North Pole. Be sure to visit exploreblackhistory.com to download the free Learner's Vocabulary Resource Guide. And follow on Instagram @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Clementine Hunter, a World-Famous Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 11:50


    In today's episode, I'll explore Clementine Hunter, who went from working on a plantation field to becoming a world-famous artist. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the Vocabulary Guide that goes with this episode and visit the Instagram site @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Robert Smalls, the Man who Sailed Himself to Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 14:55


    This episode is about Robert Smalls, a Black man who escaped the bondage of slavery by sailing himself to freedom.

    Explore Black History: Bessie Coleman, the First Black Woman to Earn her Pilot's License

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 10:25


    This episode explores Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn her pilot's license in the United States. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the Vocabulary Guide that goes with this episode and visit the Instagram site @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Mansa Musa, King of Mali, the Wealthiest Person Who Has Ever Lived

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 10:22


    As Wakanda Forever opens around the world, this episode explores a real African kingdom and its King, Mansa Musa, who was the wealthiest man who ever lived. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the Vocabulary Guide that goes with this episode and visit the Instagram site @exploreblackhistory

    Minute Affirmation: Our Black is Beautiful II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 0:45


    A minute affirmation for the road, celebrating that Black is BEAUTIFUL! Part 2

    Minute Affirmation: Our Black is Beautiful I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 0:44


    A minute affirmation for the road, celebrating that Black is BEAUTIFUL!

    Explore Black History: Stagecoach Mary, the First Black Woman to Work for the United States Postal Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 9:33


    In this episode, I explore Stagecoach Mary Fields, the first Black woman to work for the United States Postal Service. Forewarning: Stagecoach Mary Fields lived during the 1800s in the west. She carried a rifle and pistol and used them both. This is explored in the podcast. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the Vocabulary Guide that goes with this episode and visit the Instagram site @exploreblackhistory

    Explore Black History: Benjamin Banneker, the Inventor of the Clock in the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 8:28


    In this episode, I explore Benjamin Banneker, a Black man born in the 1700s who was a farmer, mathematician, innovator, land surveyor, astronomer, and more. Visit https://www.exploreblackhistory.com/ to download the Vocabulary Guide that goes with this episode and visit the Instagram site @exploreblackhistory

    Introduction 2: Explore Black History on the Go Podcast for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 0:52


    Are you always on the go with your kids, commuting here and there, commuting everywhere? Create a shared family listening experience and learn Black history while you're on the go.

    Introduction 1: Explore Black History on the Go Podcast for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 1:17


    Introducing Explore Black History on the Go for kids a bimonthly podcast where kids can learn Black history (and adults, you can listen too!).

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