History of Color

Allegra has decided to take a break for a while. Thank you all for listening and for your support. Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

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 Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

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  Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

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 Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

Mariano and Allegra start off their new season and format of History of Color with a phenomenal woman ahead of her time. 

Allegra and Mariano take a break and regroup.

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 [...]

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 the movie, Harriet.

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 [...]

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 Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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