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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969Fantastic Negrito, "Nobody Makes Money," Fantastic Negrito EP, Blackball Universe, 2014Violent Femmes, "Blister In The Sun," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983Ted Hawkins, "Strange Conversation," The Next Hundred Years, Geffen, 1994Mary Lou Lord, "St. Swithin's Day," Real, Deep Music, 1993Lucinda Williams, "Ramblin' On My Mind," Ramblin' on My Mind, Folkways, 1979Dom Flemons, "Charmin Betsy," Black Cowboys, Smithsonian Folkways, 2018Emmylou Harris, "Crescent City," Cowgirl's Prayer, Asylum, 1993Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Rodeo Week on City Cast Houston! We're kicking things off with a look at Black cowboy culture and its impact on today's rodeo. Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with Dr. Alicia Odewale, a University of Houston professor, about how Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album spotlights Black cowboy culture, and how we can celebrate it all year long! Plus, don't miss our special Rodeo Week playlist on Spotify, inspired by this conversation and others all week long. Listen and add your favorite rodeo songs here. Dive deeper with these resources recommended by Dr. Odewale: Black Cowboys in the American West: On the Range, on the Stage, behind the Badge The Black West: A Documentary and Pictorial History of the African American Role in the Westward Expansion of the United States Black Cowboys of the Old West: True, Sensational, And Little-Known Stories From History African American Women of the Old West The Black Cowboy Museum and Hall of Fame in Rosenberg, TX Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Learn more about the sponsors of this February 24th episode here: Inprint Wild West Brewfest Destination Bryan Sam Houston Race Park Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Black History Month and this month we'll be taking a look at contributions to roots music by Black musicians. I spoke with Dom Flemons a few years ago at the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival. He sat down with me and chatted about roots music, the banjo, Mexican music and all sorts of fun things. Dom has an incredible catalog of music that includes his album Black Cowboys that takes a look at the contributions of Black musicians to Western Culture. I loved chatting with him, hope you dig it!
Top shot © Ron Tarver Cowboy lore has deep roots in American culture. Yet, black cowboys have lived pretty much under the radar until recently, when songs by pop culture icons Lil Nas X and Beyoncé went viral and catapulted the black western aesthetic into the limelight. In today's show, we're getting the inside scoop from two photographers who've been fully immersed in these vibrant communities since long before they became a top fashion trend. Separated by a generation in age and with pictures spanning from film to digital, we follow Ron Tarver and Ivan McClellan from their early years in Oklahoma and Kansas, to the urban stables of Northern Philadelphia, the legendary Roy LeBlanc Rodeo in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and beyond. Listen in and discover how the popularity of a single newspaper assignment led Ron to the pages of National Geographic and a career defining body of work. In a similar manner, Ivan's hunch to act on a chance invitation morphed into a passion project that reconnected him to his midwestern roots and ultimately expanded his role from photographer to that of an entrepreneur and rodeo boss. Ever wonder about the funding and stamina required to compete as a rodeo athlete? We take that bull by the horns at the end of the show. Guests: Ron Tarver & Ivan McClellan Episode Timeline: 4:09: Ron Tarver and Ivan McClellan's early memories of cowboy culture during their respective youths in Kansas City and Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. 9:19: Ron's early story for the Philadelphia Inquirer and his subsequent documentation of black cowboy culture. 15:06: The camera gear and film stock Ron used for his pictures, plus digitizing analog slides using a digital camera, macro lens and bellows system. 20:15: Technical limitations Ron faced when shooting film, and his editing process when working with National Geographic. 23:19: Ivan's start as a designer, his introduction to photography and the world of black cowboys, and his shooting process at the rodeo. 33:40: The dominance of women within black rodeos, a female horse whisperer, and tips for photographing horses in a rodeo context. 44:34: Episode Break 45:35: The journey behind our guest's respective books, and Ron's collaboration with a noted editor to create The Long Ride Home. 51:19: The back story to Ivan's book—from a self-published Kickstarter release to the editor he worked with to get Eight Seconds published by Damiani. 57:10: Ivan and Ron discuss each other's finished book projects, questions about model releases, plus the current hunger for black cowboy culture. 1:05:23: Ivan's work to promote black rodeo athletes and the economics of competing in this arena. 1:10:39: How Ivan's life has changed since founding the Eight Seconds rodeo in Portland, Oregon. 1:16:04: The impact of Ivan's work on the lives of rodeo athletes, and the maximum number of bulls a rodeo athlete can ride in a single day. Guest Bios: Ron Tarver was born and raised in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and is now based outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During 32 years as a staffer at The Philadelphia Inquirer, he was nominated for three Pulitzer's and shared the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for public service, in addition to many other accolades. Tarver's photographs have been exhibited internationally. His pictures can be found in private, corporate, and museum collections, and have appeared in major publications both in print and online. In 2004, he co-authored the book We Were There: Voices of African American Veterans, published by Harper Collins, accompanied by a traveling exhibition. A recipient of a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship and a 2001 Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Tarver has also received funding from the NEA, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and an Independence Foundation Fellowship. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Art at Swarthmore College. His book, The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America was released by George F Thompson Publishers in September. Ivan McClellan is a photojournalist and designer originally from Kansas City, Missouri. These days he calls Portland, Oregon home. His work reveals marginalized aspects of black culture, challenging broad assumptions and myths about racial identity in America. His project Eight Seconds, focuses on elevating narratives about American Black cowboys, and transforming the culture of the American West by ‘re-centering' black women and men back as an integral part of our historical narrative. After initially self-publishing his photos in book form, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture was released by Damiani books in April 2024. The winner of the 2022 Getty Inclusion grant, McClellan's photos have been presented in and collected by Museums and cultural spaces across the United States. His work has also been featured in ESPN: The Undefeated and Fast Company. As an experience designer for Adobe Lightroom, he has led projects for Nike, Adidas, Disney, and the U.S. National Soccer Team. And most recently, he founded the Eight Seconds Rodeo in 2023. Stay Connected: Ron Tarver Website: https://www.rontarverphotographs.net/ Ron Tarver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rontarver/ Ron Tarver Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Tarver Ron Tarver The Long Ride Home book: http://www.gftbooks.com/books_Tarver.html Ivan McClellan Website: https://eightsecs.com/ Ivan McClellan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightsecs/ Ivan McClellan / 8 Seconds Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/eightsecs Ivan McClellan at Damiani Books: https://www.damianibooks.com/en/collections/mcclellan-ivan End Credits: Host: Allan Weitz Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
Ivan McClellan is a photojournalist and designer based in Portland, Oregon. His work reveals marginalized aspects of black culture and challenges broad assumptions and myths about racial identity in America. In 2015, photographer Ivan McClellan attended the Roy LeBlanc Invitational in Oklahoma, the country's longest-running Black rodeo, at the invitation of Charles Perry, director and producer of The Black Cowboy. Over the next decade, he embarked on journeys across America, crafting a multilayered look at contemporary Black rodeo culture. Resources Ivan McClellan's 8 Seconds Websites Photo Workshops Tokyo Exploration Workshop with Ibarionex Perello Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Contribute a one-time donation to the show thru Buy Me a Coffee Support the work at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .
Wanda is joined by wordsmith and storyteller Marlon Bradley. Marlon shares his experience with Black Cowboy culture and what he learned as the son of a Black Cowboy. Connect with Marlon on Instagram @mbradleythewordsmith and Patreon. BBC: The Black Cowboys of the Mississippi Delta https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p07qcdvs/the-black-cowboys-of-the-mississippi-delta Black Cowboys podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/black-cowboys/id1552923641 Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to sbtinfo@wanswan.com
Ivan McClellan discusses black Cowboy and Rodeo culture and his mission capturing the magic with his photography as well as help Black Cowboys connect to more opportunities for them and their families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wanda provides an introduction to the upcoming series that will explore the history of Black Cowboy and Cowgirl culture. You'll hear from various people with unique experiences as we disrupt the idea of the White, Western Cowboy. BBC: The Black Cowboys of the Mississippi Delta https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p07qcdvs/the-black-cowboys-of-the-mississippi-delta Black Cowboys podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/black-cowboys/id1552923641 Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to sbtinfo@wanswan.com
What does the pursuit of Black sovereignty look like through the lens of history and community activism? Calvin sits down with Dr. Timothy Nelson about this concept. Dr. Nelson shares his journey from a tough upbringing in Compton to being inspired by Malcolm X's autobiography, leading him to academia where he studied Blackdom—an early 20th-century Black community that formed its own government and established a business in oil. He illustrates how Blackdom exemplifies Black sovereignty through municipal governance and economic independence. The discussion covers the challenges of achieving true community sovereignty. Dr. Nelson highlights the essential role of education and collective understanding in advancing Black communities' autonomy. Later in the episode, community activist Curtis Pitts brings a practical perspective on activism. With decades of experience, Pitts explores how reclaiming and effectively utilizing community resources are crucial for development and local control. This episode connects historical examples and contemporary challenges faced by Black communities striving for self-determination and economic independence, offering insights into the past and guidance for today's efforts in community sovereignty and empowerment. Quotes “To be Black is to be political.” (06:51 | Dr. Timothy E. Nelson) “If I'm talking to you and I'm telling you about Black people, it's different than when I'm telling my dissertation chair about Black people. Because now, I'm trying to prove that Black people are human to my dissertation chair, who is white.” (15:43 | Dr. Timothy E. Nelson) “Sovereign is a state of mind. I heard that a sovereign requires agreement and understanding. I had to be sovereign. You have to invest. And once you get to the point where you have a sovereign mind, then you have to find a way to protect that sovereign mind. And remember that you still live in a place that is threatened by your sovereignty.” (22:49 | Calvin) “People don't realize that black folks going to the projects was a forced migration. It was not a voluntary thing. They forced us into the project, they broke up our families,they sent us in there, and we developed this dependent mentality that was never us. We have to go back from being at the children's table at the picnic and force our way back to the adults table. And the way we do that is we have to be able to say, ‘What we brought to the table allows us to eat the good food and the good news.'” (38:28 | Curtis Pitts) “We have to create sovereignty by creating a hub of self-help and self-work. That does not mean we have to exclude anyone. Racism and Black nationalism is not a place where we have to use that as a means and a medium to destroy and move others by taking pride in our history and culture… It took them 70 years to separate us from our economics, our culture, our music, our faith, and our families, because they know with our churches and our families, they could never defeat us. We got married in slavery, even when they didn't know it.” (49:12 | Curtis Pitts) Links Dr. Timothy E. Nelson: https://blackdomthesis.com/ Curtis Pitts https://curtispitts.us/services About with Southern Soul Livestream - Live Episode Podcast Witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting, Soul Thursdays is the program that you'll invite friends over to watch every week, where you'll learn about fascinating speakers and get to share in exciting experiences. Support - Community Exploratory Journalism - Buy us A Coffee! Learn - Register Free Training - Getting Started in BIPOC Podcasting Workshop Shop - Southern Soul Official Merchandise - Buy Official Merchandise Purchase - Official Show Companion - Soul Thursdays Journal Register - Join a Live Episode Show - “It's a Whole Vibe!” Connect with SoulThursdays Website | Facebook Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
The cowboy, often seen as a symbol of the American West, actually has its roots in Spanish colonization. It wasn't until the late 19th century, however, during the massive expansion of the cattle industry, that the iconic cowboy era truly began to shape but Did you know that one in four cowboys were Black?udio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_cowboyshttps://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.
In a week where:Former supreme court judges say UK arming Israel breaches international law.Taiwan suffers 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the biggest earthquake in 25 years.Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes New York region. It's been six years since the Windrush Scandal came to light.Peter Higgs, physicist who discovered Higgs boson, dies aged 94. In Politics: (10:04) The conversation of "red lines" have cropped up pertaining to the likes of the US, UK & Germany supporting a genocide. But like most evil shit in the world, Israel seems to blow past any "red lines" before a consensus is even reached. (Article By Moya Lothian-McLean)In Life: (25:32) In the past decade, the concept of Black Cowboys have had their moments in the sun with the occasional film and music homages. Black Cowgirls, however, is a different story. (Article By Aallyah Wright)Lastly, a catch-up! (37:52) Friend of 5E; Artist/Producer AMIR. comes back through to talk about his new project coming later this month and also have a dialogue on Beyonce's "COWBOY CARTER".Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence
Post Civil War, "cowboying" was a tough, demanding job, one which attracted scores of newly freed blacks. Some were especially notable.
Quilts by Khristel Johnson In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Fiber Historian Khristel Johnson, who in her own words says: “As a student of life, mother of two, and educator for over 30 years, I have always celebrated learning. I mastered my subject matter during my years as a teacher and engaged in retelling the story of American history as presented in the assigned textbooks. While I often questioned the universal narrative, I complied with teaching mandates. It would be years later when I was faced with a significant racially motivated challenge as an administrator that I began to seek comfort through the stories and history of my African ancestors. I learned far more than I could have ever imagined. What began with a single discovery about "Pit Schools" quickly transformed into a series of unplanned fabric squares that I later constructed into my first 3-part series entitled, From the Plantation to the White House. Driven by a growing hunger for knowledge and a desire to answer plaguing questions about American history, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The more I knew, the more I wanted to know. Soon this singular self-serving mission broadened as I began to share the often-omitted experience of African Americans from the pages of textbooks used in classrooms across America. This was the unplanned beginning of quilts by Khristel Johnson. Utilizing authentic African fabrics and beads I began experimenting with colors and designs meant to be visually inviting. My acquired knowledge and the integration of three-dimensional handmade art furthered this objective, resulting in a collection of 60 quilts. It is my sincere hope that I can in some way inspire others to embark on their personal journey and seek amore inclusive, accurate and comprehensive understanding of the African American Experience.” NAMES OF QUILTS KHRISTEL HAS CREATED: 2020 African Americans Applique African Diaspora Art of the Steal American History Black Cowboys 1 Black Cowboys 2 (lg) Black Excellence Black Experience (plantation to WH) Black Lives Matter Black Minds Matter (BMM) Black Power (Past, Present & Future) Black Veterans ote (V) Blacknificant Buffalo Soldiers Change (Plantation to WH) Chickasaw Family Qlt Connections Descendents of Greatness Family Tree Freedom Riders Good Hair Herstory Honoring Our Ancestors (V) Hope (Plantation to WH) In My Lifetime Institutional Racism (BLM) Malcom X (Past, Present & Future) Red Summer of 1919 Ghana-Footsteps of our ancestors Quilt Codes (6/1/24) Black Farmers (5/1/2024) What have you got to lose? (Voting Series) We Are One (Gullah and Geechee)Tuskegee Airmen Tree of Wisdom Middle Passage Transatlantic 3/5th The Truth (BMM) Historical Reckoning Student Voices Strange Fruit A Stolen People (slavery) Stay Woke (BMM) Stevenson Family Quilt Resistence (Slavery) Power and Privilege (BLM) Plantations (slavery series) A Different PerspectiveMarketing of Human LivesMandelaHerstoryVote (part of Black vote series)Adinkra (small) To view Khristel's work, please visit her website: Quiltsbykj.com Email: kjohnson@quiltsbykj.com
On Friday's show: As the Houston-built Odysseus lunar lander goes dark, we reflect on what went right during the mission, what went wrong, and what it means for future space missions with Eric Berger of Ars Technica. Also this hour: From a big day for renewable energy in Texas, to Houston now being home to the oldest person in America, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. Then, with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo underway, we learn about the history of Black rodeos and Black cowboys in Texas. And we talk about the phenomenon of translating popular movies into musicals as Beetlejuice the Musical comes to The Hobby Center March 5-10.
In this episode, Kate and Emily gather round for story time again. This time, Kate talks briefly about the history of Black and African American country music, cowboys, the great west migration, and the amazing African American women of the Wild West — specifically renown chef and caterer Abby Fisher, who wrote the 2nd oldest African American cookbook. Then Emily goes briefly over the vast folklore of foxes within Japanese culture, such as the magical tricksters kitsune, and their relationship with the Inari, the Shinto spirit. And then Emily pulls a card from her Jane Austen tarot playing deck. More links and sources available on our website www.witchcastpodcast.com and be sure to follow us on instagram @witchcastpodcast.
It's great to be here for episode 158! Today Kat gives us a wonderful history on Black Americans and the West, including their incredible influence on Cowboy culture, music, food, and Southwestern culture in general. Kaleigh then gives a bio on the peanut guy himself, George Washington Carver.Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!
The cowboy is an iconic figure in the history of the Southwest United States. Even when Las Vegas isn't hosting the National Finals Rodeo or other rodeo events, you can still spot people in cowboy hats and boots around the city. What people may not know, from the now-typical image of the white heroic cowboy, is that there is a long legacy of Black cowboys who helped shape the history of this region. Contributor Brent Holmes shares the erased history of Black cowboys in Las Vegas with co-host Sarah Lohman. Do you love what you're hearing? Do us a solid and vote for City Cast Las Vegas in the Best Podcast category over at the Las Vegas Weekly. It literally takes 10 seconds (or less, if you are a very fast typer) — and you will fill our hearts with joy. Thank you! Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we'll discuss Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. We'll also take a look at the opposite end of the spectrum with Cherokee Bill – the son of a buffalo hunter who became one of the deadliest outlaws of Indian Territory. Finally we'll celebrate the life and death of Brit Johnson, a former slave who's quest to retrieve his wife and children from the clutches of captivity would inspire John Wayne's The Searchers. Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/wild-west-extravaganza Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza/list/YEHGNY7KFAU7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Guitarist, jazz vocalist, and songwriter Allan Harris discusses his music and his upcoming performance of Cross That River, which tells the story of Blue, a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys.
Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with photographer and interdisciplinary artist Charles H. Lee.About Artist Charles Lee:Charles Lee is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, researcher and storyteller whose work exploits the fissures in the versions of U.S. history that we have been taught. His work confronts the fallacy of U.S. iconography and encourages critical dialogue questioning origins of American myths, the obfuscation of Black cultural creators and innovators from the historical archive and empowers Black viewers with a more accurate depiction of their histories and encourages the building of future histories. The stories offer insight into the notion of what it means to be a Black American today. The work rebuilds histories by uncovering truths that have been hidden. By unearthing these narratives the work also traces a lineage from deep in the historical past in order to move forward in the future as in the Ghanaian (Akan) principle of Sankofa. Whether it be film, photography, installation, sculpture or sound, Lee chooses whichever means of expression he sees fit for the dissemination of a feeling of belonging and identity. He is the recipient of the 2022 Edwin Anthony & Adelaine Boudreaux Cadogan Scholarship and Contemporary Art Award, All College Honors, Graduate Merit Scholarship, the 2021 Pabst Open Door Grant and is a 2022 Recology Artist in Residence. His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. Lee's first solo exhibition, “Sweat & Dirt,” opens November 7th, 2023 at SF Camerawork.Visit Charles' Website: CharlesHLee.comFollow Charles on Instagram: @ohhh_so_siriusFor more on Charles' exhibit at SF Camerawork, CLICK HERE. --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com
Trenae Nuri is the host of a daily podcast about Philadelphia, City Cast Philly. Trenae won the Judges' Award and $250 for PhillyCAM with a wonderful story of reconnecting with her grandfather, a member of the Federation of Black Cowboys. Michael Schweisheimer talks with Trenae about storytelling and her podcast on our podcast, The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.
Hi, Black Cowboys fans! iHeartPodcasts is pleased to introduce the second installment of the "What Happened to" series, which covers the tragic story of Libby Caswell. You can expect host Melissa Jeltsen's same in-depth, thorough reporting and exceptional storytelling in each episode of "What Happened to Libby Caswell," starting on November 2nd. Here's a peek into the season, so check it out and start listening to Libby's story today! Show Description: In 2017, Libby Caswell was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri. Police quickly ruled her death a suicide. But her mother Cindy thinks she was murdered — and she believes she has proof the crime scene was staged. Award-winning investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen dives deep into Libby's final days, finding new evidence that unravels the official story and threatens to implicate more than just those in the motel room that day. In her search for answers, Jeltsen exposes the web of failures that left Libby vulnerable and explores how her story fits into one of America's most deadly epidemics. Listen to What Happened to Libby Caswell on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:The True American Cowboy: Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.Unveiling Hollywood Myths: Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.Invaluable Contributions: Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.Zaron Burnett's Insights: Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.Intersections of Race and History: Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.Streaming where ever you listen to podcastKeep in touch:Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube and feel free to donate.To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedInTo learn more about today's podcast guest Zaron Burnett III. Connect with Zaron by listening to his Black Cowboys podcast, Instagram, his true crime podcast, Twitter (X), Sources:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/black-cowboys-busting-one-of-americas-defining-mythshttps://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/https://www.shondaland.com/live/travel-food/a39455814/exploring-the-hidden-history-of-black-cowboys-and-cowgirls/https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/feb/21/one-in-four-cowboys-were-black-the-yee-haw-agendas-founder-on-the-politics-of-cowboy-stylehttps://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/black-on-the-range-african-american-cowboys-of-the-19th-century/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%201,nature%20of%20the%20Western%20Frontier.https://gen.medium.com/unpacking-the-complicated-history-of-the-black-cowboy-4689087a5d0chttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144
We discuss Lauren Boebert's maul trip, voting with your genitals, bathroom horrors, Dante's healing journey, folding chair solutions to modern problems, politician porn, Nia's call to action for Black Cowboys, and MORE! Plus, we play our favorite game, "Who Gives A Fuck?!," and dish out The Harsh Truth.Send us feedback: harshwordswithfriends@gmail.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/harshwordswithfriendsFacebook: www.facebook.com/harshwordswithfriends
Step into a world where cowboy culture meets an unseen community, a world that will leave you captivated and yearning for more. Ivan McClellan, a self-taught photographer, learned about the existence of black cowboys and black cowboy rodeos and embarked on a journey that defied his expectations. From the dusty rodeos of Oklahoma to the heart and soul of a culture unknown to many, Ivan's immersion into this world will leave you wanting to learn more. But little did he know, this was just the beginning of a chapter filled with untold stories and new life experiences. Cowboy culture and black cowboys The cowboy culture and black cowboys play a significant role in American history. Often overlooked, black cowboys, just like their white counterparts, contributed greatly to the formation and expansion of the American West. As Ivan McClellan's photography project, Project 8 Seconds, visually showcases, their stories deserve to be told and celebrated, and their influence on the unique blend of cultures in America needs to be acknowledged. My special guest is Ivan McClellan Meet Ivan McClellan, a street photographer turned cultural chronicler. Growing up in Kansas, Ivan's connection to cowboy culture was not intuitive, his deep dive into the world of black cowboys opened his eyes to a new reality. His Project Eight Seconds brilliantly combines narratives of black culture with cowboy ethos, presenting a revolutionary blend that captures the eye and engages the mind. Not just content with portraying real black cowboys, Ivan strives to help create more equitable opportunities for these dedicated athletes. I was moved by the fusion of black culture and cowboy culture in a way I never thought possible. - Ivan McClellan In this episode, you will be able to: Dive into cowboy culture and uncover the often-overlooked significance of black cowboys in America's history. Track the shifting perceptions towards black cowboys. Experience the power and impact of Ivan McClellan's Project eightsecs.com, providing a new lens to western culture. Explore Ivan McClellan's personal journey, his transformation, and passion ignited by cowboy culture and expressed through his unique photography. Additional resources mentioned in this episode are: https://eightsecs.com/about-us/ Links to Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhy https://www.twitter.com/emydigrappa https://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/ https://www.thinkwy.org/podcasts Sign up for the: storytellingpodcastnewsletter.com - As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities! Sign up for the podcast newsletter using the QR code of follow this link: http://eepurl.com/igy4fH
Introducing listeners to her fierce devotion to community and care for the animal world, Keiara Wade, the Compton Cowgirl, considers the ways care work includes the human and more-than-human. Though the connection between humans and animals is often unspoken, it is a vital tie, and Keiara emphasizes the way the specific tie between human and horse can be incredibly therapeutic, healing, and nourishing. Keiara shares her journey with the Compton Cowboys and her experiences as a Black cowgirl. The Compton Cowboys were founded in 2017 by a group of Compton locals who had grown up riding together. Recognizing the importance of intergenerational community and influence, Keiara hopes that this program and connection to the horses can continue for generations to come. Compton Cowboys is about so much more than just riding, and Keiara shares the significance of making spaces for young people to feel heard and valued . The respect and accountability necessary for a good relationship with a horse is also necessary for a good relationship with each other. How might animals be our guides and companions in making the world more equitable? Keiara Wade is The Compton Cowgirl of the Compton Cowboys.She is in the process of pursuing her barrel racing career and becoming the first black woman to make it to the NFR. Horses have always been her positive outlet to the traumatic world in which she grew up. She believes in giving back to our younger generations by allowing them the experience of the equine world and possibly leading them away from the streets and gang violence. She recently moved to Houston to accomplish her dream, supported by the Compton Cowboys and the Compton Junior Equestrians program. She is a mother of two children Taylor and Michael. This episode of For The Wild is brought to you by Catori Life. Music by Jess Williamson, Kaivalya, and Sarah Maricha White. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show
A short break was all Donna & Jonathan needed to reset and refresh their minds. On this episode, they circle back to the Now You Know segment from the Kentucky Derby about Black Cowboys . From Esteban the Negro to Bass Reeves, black cowboys have been incredibly impactful throughout western world history. Admittedly, these names may be more widely know in southern US states; the way it's portrayed beyond the southern states transformed complex stories into a Hollywood misrepresentation of history. The reality? Take a listen to learn more. Resources https://www.blackcowboymuseum.com/ https://youtu.be/PWlLNIGIbd0 https://www.npr.org/2019/01/05/682318409/dom-flemons-presents-a-new-image-of-the-american-cowboy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoNV40Hk5o8 Now You Know https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RE020#:~:text=He%20is%20believed%20to%20be,until%20Oklahoma%20statehood%20in%201907 Instagram: @DonnaJaneen #country #western #blackcowboys
Hi, Black Cowboys fans! Learn more about Bishop Charles Manuel “Sweet Daddy” Grace who was once the richest Black man in America! Six decades after his death, his descendants grapple with his life and legacy. Listen now on Sweet Daddy Grace. About Remus: Sweet Daddy Grace: A personal deep dive into the life of Bishop Charles Manuel ‘Sweet Daddy' Grace, an ambitious and gifted African immigrant and one of the 20th century's most fascinating and overlooked figures. With hundreds of churches across the country and a congregation said to be upwards of three million, he was thought to be one of the richest Black men in America—but was he an anointed genius or a blasphemous opportunist? Marcy DePina lifts the veil on Sweet Daddy's triumphs, scandals, and fascinating eccentricities—all the while trying to understand her own unique bond with him. Listen to Sweet Daddy Grace now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This summer on the podcast, we're bringing together the pure joy of summertime with the thrill of uncovering untold histories that center around summer-themed topics. From the history of surfing to the history of Black cowboys. This summer session of podcast episodes is the adult summer camp you never knew you always wanted to go to. Where you see your friends everyday, take mad cool field trips all over the city and have those big belly laughs and all that good stuff. Think of this as the magic school bus for adults. -where it is all fun and games and we don't worry about work, bills and those other stressful adulting tasks !Each episode is handpicked by me your historian homie and is a part of our exclusive summer Session, taking you on a journey through four captivating topics that will leave you inspired, feeling mad smart, in some cases maybe a little hungry but very entertained. So you ready? Let's get into our summer session of podcast episodes that have a summer theme.So let's have a lit ass summer together in this summer session, where we'll have good ass time, learn a little something something, and make the most of this unforgettable summer session.This is 'That Wasn't in My Textbook'—the summer session you don't want to miss.
Reset hits the road and heads to South Shore for a day of barrel racing and horse tricks. The Broken Arrow Riding Club's Speed and Action Rodeo and Horse Show is an annual event that puts a spotlight on the city's little-known cowboy scene. Reset spends the day at the rodeo and learns more about the often-overlooked contributions of Black cowboys in American history. We talk to documentarian Charles Perry; Murdock, director and president of Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club; and club members Amber Leslie, Korey Flowers, and Devyn Branscomb.
Head down to the ranch with Joy and co-host Aaliyah as they share the stories of three incredible Black cowboys. These cowboys tamed wild horses, arrested bandits and became legends in their own time! The stories of Black people in the Wild West have often been erased from history books, but some people are trying to change that. Plus, a new game of First Things First featuring mechanical bulls, cowboy hats, and ranch dressing! Kiwico.com - Use promo code forever to get 50% off your first month and free shipping
Internationally published brand blogger, and your neighborhood ag journalist, Candace Dantes talks us through the agriculture world from her perspective. Candace promotes her involvement with the national not-for-profit organization, Outdoor Afro, where she serves as the Director of Communications. Candace mentions working with celebrities like Oprah, Venus Williams, and more. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/kick-your-boots-up.
Episode 245: Dom Flemons made history founding the Carolina Chocolate Drops, an old-time band that changed the face of roots music in the 21st century. Through found songs and tunes learned at the feet of old masters, they won a Grammy Award, played the Grand Ole Opry and opened up new lanes for Black musicians finding their voice in folk. Since parting ways in 2013, Flemons has been a lynchpin of the folk music scene, an “American songster” who plays a wide range of instruments and who puts on magnetic solo shows. His 2018 concept album Black Cowboys dug up more potent history and earned a Grammy nomination. For his first album since then, he goes inward and leans into his life of songwriting for the first time, resulting in the vivacious and eclectic Traveling Wildfire. Also in the hour, guitarist Matthew Stevens on his work producing I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100.
GUEST INTERVIEW: Marvin Columbus/TOPICS: MICHAEL Biopic Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Starring Jaafar Jackson, Choreographed by Rich & Tone Talauega, BEYONCE' in Dubai Choreographed by Fatima Robinson, CROSSING THE LINE SERIES Created and Produced by Marvin Columbus & Dominique Columbus, Directed by Travis Payne/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Travis working with Cameo on SKIN I'M IN video/DANCE HERO: Tracy Phillips/FULL OUT OR GET OUT: Sending flowers/QUESTION OF THE DAY: How is this generation of dancers different from the generation before/SHOUT OUTS: Our Moms, Janet Jackson, Rhythm Nation 1814 Dancers, Gary Harrison, Larry Blackmon, Matthew Rolston, Paul Norman, The Columbus Family, Michael DeLorenzo, Jack Coleman, Midnight Star, Gap Band, The Deele, Rico Suave, Tina Marie, Cherelle, Luis Miguel, Enrique Iglesias, Black Cowboys, Julie McDonald, Obba Babatunde', Diana Careno, Faune Chambers-Watkins, Allen Walls, Brad Furman, Rod Stewart, Ken Norton Family, Sh0h, Matthew Columbus, Inspire to Inspire Podcast, Poppin Taco, Poppin Pete, Shabba Do, Boogaloo Shrimp, Choreographers Carnival, World Choreography Awards, Tai Truesdell, Logan & Jake Paul, Jamil Jones, Mean Ole Lion Media. Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GUEST INTERVIEW: Marvin Columbus/TOPICS: MICHAEL Biopic Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Starring Jaafar Jackson, Choreographed by Rich & Tone Talauega, BEYONCE' in Dubai Choreographed by Fatima Robinson, CROSSING THE LINE SERIES Created and Produced by Marvin Columbus & Dominique Columbus, Directed by Travis Payne/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Travis working with Cameo on SKIN I'M IN video/DANCE HERO: Tracy Phillips/FULL OUT OR GET OUT: Sending flowers/QUESTION OF THE DAY: How is this generation of dancers different from the generation before/SHOUT OUTS: Our Moms, Janet Jackson, Rhythm Nation 1814 Dancers, Gary Harrison, Larry Blackmon, Matthew Rolston, Paul Norman, The Columbus Family, Michael DeLorenzo, Jack Coleman, Midnight Star, Gap Band, The Deele, Rico Suave, Tina Marie, Cherelle, Luis Miguel, Enrique Iglesias, Black Cowboys, Julie McDonald, Obba Babatunde', Diana Careno, Faune Chambers-Watkins, Allen Walls, Brad Furman, Rod Stewart, Ken Norton Family, Sh0h, Matthew Columbus, Inspire to Inspire Podcast, Poppin Taco, Poppin Pete, Shabba Do, Boogaloo Shrimp, Choreographers Carnival, World Choreography Awards, Tai Truesdell, Logan & Jake Paul, Jamil Jones, Mean Ole Lion Media. Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode I am talking about the latest news and rumor stories that caught my eye this past week. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-327-solar-tornado-documenting-black-cowboys-mount-rushmore-091 I also now have my own affiliate link for Think Tank Photo, use the link to guy any of their gear, get a free gift and free shipping!!! https://www.thinktankphoto.com/?rfsn=7232819.5f5392&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7232819.5f5392 Remember I now have my own discount code for all Platypod branded products at http://www.platypod.com using my code LD20 you can save 20% off on ALL individual Platypod branded products EXCLUDING Bundles, which are already discounted and Square Jellyfish or Lume Cube branded items. Also be sure to join the Liam Photography Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ You can reach the show by call or text @ 470-294-8191 to leave a comment or request a topic or guest for the show. Additionally you can email the show @ liam@liamphotographypodcast.com and find the show notes at http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com. You can find my work @ https://www.liamphotography.net and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @liamphotoatl. If you like abandoned buildings and history, you can find my project @ http://www.forgottenpiecesofgeorgia.com. and http://www.forgottenpiecesofpennsylvania.com. Please also stop by my Youtube channels Liam Photography Forgotten Pieces of Georgia Project Forgotten Pieces of Pennsylvania Project
Black people have been part of the American West for centuries. But mainstream cowboy culture long downplayed their contributions, even as they exist in the present day.Today, we hear from some of them. Read the full transcript here.Host: L.A. Times national reporter Tyrone BeasonMore reading:Black Californians have long celebrated cowboy culture. We're just catching upA proud group of Black Californians keep the traditions of the Old West and cowboy culture alive.Excerpt: Cowboys in Compton find hope and healing on horseback
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Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com
Hi, Black Cowboys fans! We're excited to share the latest iHeart Original podcast, Stealing Superman. Since you love our show, we think you'll be intrigued by this story about priceless comics stolen from Nicolas Cage (yes, that Nicolas Cage!). Check out the trailer and decide if Stealing Superman is your next podcast obsession! About Stealing Superman: It was the most unlikely art heist of all time. Join the country's only art detective and a vigilante comic book dealer as they investigate the mysterious theft of the most important comic in the world ... a comic stolen from Nicolas Cage. Listen to Stealing Superman on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obba Babatundé is an Emmy Winner, a Tony Nominee and a four-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And you've seen him in the movies like Life, How High, That Thing You Do!, Trigger, and with Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker in City of Lies, and currently as "Dean Fairbanks" in Netflix Dear White People, Amazon's Goliath, with Billy Bob Thornton and J. K. Simmons, and as Shemar Moore's dad "Pops" on the CBS hit action drama series S.W.A.T.. A longtime featured participant in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, also known as "The Horse Whisperer," he was recently inducted into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also featured in Keith Ryan Cartwright's book Black Cowboys of Rodeo: Unsung Heroes from Harlem to Hollywood and the American West. Contact Counterparts at www.counterpartsshow.com
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Oneika Raymond makes her way to Dallas, Texas on Juneteenth weekend for the legendary 33rd Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo to get to know Black cowboy culture and history, a part of the American story that often goes untold. From galloping horses and the hoots and hollers of the more than 300 competing Black cowboys and cowgirls to the reverential sound of the Black National Anthem performed by Dallas local Angel White, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most popular rodeo events around. We'll hear from Charles Hearn, the great-grandson of Cleo Hearn, also known as Mr. Black Rodeo, who founded the Cowboys of Color in 1971. He shares how he's carrying forward his family's legacy and shaping the new Black West. But first, we'll make a stop at the African American Museum of Dallas to take a look back. Oneika sits down with Dr. Marvin Dulaney, the Deputy Director of the museum to hear the origins of the Black cowboy and understand why this history has largely been erased from popular Western media and public knowledge. Dr. Dulaney will also give us insight into what the rodeo means for the story of Dallas today. So dust off your boots and join us for an action-packed evening of barrel racing, bull riding, steer roping and storytelling.
On this episode I sit down with Jamon Turner. Jamon was a competitor on Season 3 of The Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, making it all the way to the final 3. He currently lives outside Shreveport Louisiana, where he is the founder of Just Believe Training. At Just Believe Training they provide hands on equine and agricultural education programs along with trade introduction and specialize in inclusion for non agricultural communities. You can follow Jamon Turner on Instagram @jamonturner and @justbelieveyouthor www.justbelievetraining.com Show Sponsors:Panther Creek Ranch
On this episode of our mini-series Sepia Tones, Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson welcome Dom Flemons, a renowned performer of American folk music and a founding member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Citing a variety of musical influences—including the legendary Howard Armstrong and the inimitable Elizabeth Cotten—Flemons shares his journey into becoming a tradition-bearer of old-time music and demonstrates the subtleties of rural black musical styles he's learned along the way. Dom Flemons is a founding member of the Grammy-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, a two-time Emmy nominee, and the creative force behind a number of solo works including, most recently, Black Cowboys and Prospect Hill: The American Songster Omnibus. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose repertoire spans the history of American folklore, ballads, and tunes.Dr. William Turner is a long-time African American studies scholar and retired Distinguished Professor of Appalachian Studies and Regional Ambassador from Berea College. He was also a research assistant to Roots author Alex Haley and co-editor of the groundbreaking Blacks in Appalachia. In 2021, Turner received Western Carolina University's individual Mountain Heritage Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Southern Appalachian studies. His memoir called The Harlan Renaissance, available from West Virginia University Press, was awarded the prestigious Weatherford Award at the 2022 Appalachian Studies Association Conference.Dr. Ted Olson is a music historian and professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University. He is the author of many books, articles, reviews, encyclopedia entries, and oral histories. Olson has produced and compiled a number of documentary albums of traditional Appalachian music including GSMA's own On Top of Old Smoky and Big Bend Killing. His work has received a number of awards, including seven Grammy nominations. The East Tennessee Historical Society honored Olson with its Ramsey Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021.Music featured includes:1. "John Henry" performed by Amythyst Kiah and Roy Andrade from GSMA's album Big Bend Killing2. “Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad” and “Knox County Stomp,” both from Dom Flemons' most recent album, Black Cowboys, from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings3. “Po' Black Sheep” performed by Dom Flemons as part of the African American Legacy Recordings series, co-produced with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Courtesy of the Library of Congress4. “Dona Got a Ramblin' Mind” and "Cornbread and Butterbeans" both by The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Joe Thompson, from their collaborative album released by Music Maker Foundation5. And a selection of music performed for our podcast by Dom Flemons
In the summer of 2020, images of Black men and women riding horses at protests went viral. But the history of Black cowboys goes all the way back to the creation of the American West. In this encore episode, the Endless Thread team digs into this history in honor of Juneteenth. We also hear from Black riders who are carrying on this legacy. This episode was originally published on July 10, 2020.
If you joined us last week, you'll know we started a great conversation with two experts in the field of equine therapy and training, Alia Shahi and Becky Nibecker. This week we continue the conversation, learn more about their experiences, and explore how working with horses can be a gift to students, teachers, leaders, and to all of us who embrace this experience. Alia works for a non-profit organization called Reins of H.O.P.E. as an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist, assisting in providing equine assisted psychotherapy to at-risk youth and military personnel. She is currently pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and recently graduated with a master's degree in counseling psychology. Horses have been Alia's passion since she was a child. They have taught her some of the greatest life lessons she has learned thus far: how to show up as a partner, that leadership has nothing to do with dominance, and the importance of present-centered connection. Today, the wisdom and knowledge they pass on to her continues to inform her as a single parent, an equine specialist, a mental health clinician, and as a human. Becky was first introduced to Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) upon starting her 25th year as an educator. She was fascinated to learn that horses are motivated by pressure and learn by the release of that pressure. That year, as a middle school principal, her opening faculty meeting included a video of a horse at liberty with a human. She encouraged the faculty to dance with their students in this same manner; to see their presentation of the subject matter as the pressure, and to allow time at the end of each class period for reflection, the release that teaches. In a world that is full of information, deadlines and the need to prove and produce, this dance is often interrupted and we lose the ability to self-regulate and set healthy boundaries. Becky believes we need to create margins in our life to pause, reflect and release tension. If you missed Part 1 last week, you can find it on your favorite podcast app, or at https://www.respectcircles.com/34-how-a-horse-can-improve-your-mental-health-part-1/. This conversation really was an invitation for us to get out of our heads and comfort zones in order to try something new, and who would have imagined that we could discover so much about ourselves through horses? We've learned that horses have the intuition to teach us what we may not be able to see. If you are willing to step into the arena with these fascinating animals, you'll experience incredible growth. As always, we love to hear your feedback. If you have a question or topic that you'd like us to discuss in a future episode, please go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message. You can also reach us by email, respectcircles@gmail.com, on social media at https://www.facebook.com/respectcircles and https://www.instagram.com/respectcircles/, or by visiting our website at www.respectcircles.com too. We look forward to hearing from you! Thanks so much for listening. We'd love to have you subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and review, and share with your friends! In this episode you'll hear: The big realizations that Alia made about bringing equine therapy into the parenting arena [1:42] Becky's thoughts on the how work with horses could be applied as an educator of children [6:03] How she allowed the horse to be a powerful partner in overcoming internal chatter that she was having [8:02] Ways to provide safety and security of the horse, and why this is so important to do [10:13] What horses can teach us about all of our relationships [13:01] The feedback that these animals can provide us, and how the horses were able to help Becky share more about her own faith with others [15:26] A story that demonstrates how horse work can be applied to leadership development [17:55] What their organization is doing to give everyone greater access to their horses [23:49] The similarities that Becky sees between the work they do with horses and what we do here at Respect Circles [26:50] Our biggest takeaways from this conversation with Alia and Becky, and what we plan to do with this knew knowledge [31:02] Links & Resources: Reins of Hope Website, Instagram & Facebook Alia's Thesis, Parenting Through Horsemanship: A Relationship-Based Approach to Children https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X8leBjvGeQYdYDyFp7Sm1PhKU4cJotqv/view?usp=sharing NBC News Article, Black horse trainers offer horseback riding as therapy BBC News Article, The black cowboys of Chicago's South Side Time Magazine, The True Story of the Black Cowboys of Philadelphia Depicted in Concrete Cowboy 34: How A Horse Can Improve Your Mental Health (Part 1) 33: The Path to Stronger Relationships - Getting Clear on Your Emotions 32: Wholeheartedness - Living Life From a Place of Courage 20: How to Become an Emotionally Intelligent Leader 7: Becoming A Deliberate Listener
If you've ever felt the need to improve your physical or mental health, or you're looking for a personal or professional development opportunity, we bet you've never thought of looking for help in a horse barn! Yet, the growing field of equine therapy is showing us that spending time with animals can be extremely beneficial to our well-being. In the first part of this special 2-part series, we welcome our expert guests, Alia Shahi and Becky Nibecker, as they each share the experiences and wisdom that they've gained from their fascinating work with horses. Alia works for a non-profit organization called Reins of H.O.P.E. as an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist, assisting in providing equine assisted psychotherapy to at-risk youth and military personnel. She is currently pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and recently graduated with a master's degree in counseling psychology. Horses have been Alia's passion since she was a child. They have taught her some of the greatest life lessons she has learned thus far: how to show up as a partner, that leadership has nothing to do with dominance, and the importance of present-centered connection. Today, the wisdom and knowledge they pass on to her continues to inform her as a single parent, an equine specialist, a mental health clinician, and as a human. Becky Nibecker was first introduced to Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) upon starting her 25th year as an educator. She was fascinated to learn that horses are motivated by pressure and learn by the release of that pressure. That year, as a middle school principal, her opening faculty meeting included a video of a horse at liberty with a human. She encouraged the faculty to dance with their students in this same manner; to see their presentation of the subject matter as the pressure, and to allow time at the end of each class period for reflection, the release that teaches. In a world that is full of information, deadlines and the need to prove and produce, this dance is often interrupted and we lose the ability to self-regulate and set healthy boundaries. Becky believes we need to create margins in our life to pause, reflect and release tension. There is such a richness in the messages that both Alia and Becky share in this conversation about their work, and we appreciate their openness to be vulnerable and transparent as they each speak their truth. We hope that you will return next week for Part 2, as they reveal more about the incredible powers that horses possess and the transformations that they have experienced themselves and witnessed in the clients that they serve. As always, we love to hear your feedback. If you have a question or topic that you'd like us to discuss in a future episode, please go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message. You can also reach us by email, respectcircles@gmail.com, on social media at https://www.facebook.com/respectcircles and https://www.instagram.com/respectcircles/, or by visiting our website at www.respectcircles.com too. We look forward to hearing from you! Thanks so much for listening. We'd love to have you subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and review, and share with your friends! In this episode you'll hear: What equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning is all about, and what led them to this field of work [7:15] The biggest impact that the horses have had on Becky [8:20] Why there is power in pausing to reflect, both for children and adults [9:30] Why the work that she does means so much to Alia [12:12] The story of the horse, Tank, that changed everything for her [17:02] What Becky thinks makes the connection between horses and humans so special [21:13] How horses have the ability to help anyone who is willing to step into that world find their authentic self [24:00] Links & Resources: Reins of Hope Website, Instagram & Facebook Alia's Thesis, Parenting Through Horsemanship: A Relationship-Based Approach to Children https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X8leBjvGeQYdYDyFp7Sm1PhKU4cJotqv/view?usp=sharing NBC News Article, Black horse trainers offer horseback riding as therapy BBC News Article, The black cowboys of Chicago's South Side Time Magazine, The True Story of the Black Cowboys of Philadelphia Depicted in Concrete Cowboy 33: The Path to Stronger Relationships - Getting Clear on Your Emotions 32: Wholeheartedness - Living Life From a Place of Courage
Hi, Black Cowboys fans! The newest iHeart Original podcast is called Autism's First Child, an informative series tracing the history of the first person diagnosed with Autism. An eye-opening story about creating a better world for those who are different, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Autism's First Child: Donald Triplett was the first person diagnosed with autism. Now 88, "Case 1, Donald T" has lived a full and happy life in Forest, Mississippi. What can his story teach us about creating a better world for those who are different? Listen and subscribe to Autism's First Child on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From ranches to railroads, learn about the often unrecognized role that African Americans played in the range cattle industry, as Pullman porters and in law enforcement. In part two of this special series, Grammy Award-winner Dom Flemons takes us on a musical exploration of the American West after emancipation. “The American Songster” joins historian Charles L. Hughes to discuss the complexity of his sounds, songs and stories about the Jim Crow era. Dom Flemons shares even more songs in this 2020 online concert “Black Cowboy Songs and More from the American Songster” from the Library of Congress American Folklife Center. (He has been researching in their archives for over a decade. Your students can use their collections too!) Read Rolling Stone's interview with Dom—‘Old Town Road' and the History of Black Cowboys in America—about the growing interest in mainstream entertainment. Remember CDs and Vinyl? The physical copies of Black Cowboys from Smithsonian Folkways come with 40 pages of liner notes! They're full of photos and historical information (Want to see? Read to the end this article.) And for even more helpful classroom resources, check out the enhanced full transcript of this episode.
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