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Noire Histoir features Black history facts, literature, and motivational stories from across the Black diaspora. Join Natasha McEachron as she celebrates Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year.
This podcast looks back at the pop culture of Generation X, from an African-American perspective. (Years covered: 1960-2000)
If you're interested in learning about an athlete who overcame childhood paralysis that was caused by polio and went on to become the first American woman to win three track and field gold medals at a single Olympic Games then my Wilma Rudolph Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/wilma…
A review of "Unforgivable Blackness", a 2005 sports documentary about Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/unforgivable-blackness-movie-review.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about the man who won 4 gold medals and broke records to become the star of the 1936 Olympics disproving the Nazi claims of Aryan supremacy then my Jesse Owens Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/jessie-owens.…
Women, Race, & Class by Angela Davis was published in 1981 and analyzes the individual histories and intersections of sexism, racism, and classism in America. The book primarily focuses on the women's liberation movement and provides an overview of the movement's complete timeline as well as in-depth coverage of specific eras. Show notes are availa…
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Constance Baker Motley [Black History Short 85]
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If you're interested in learning about the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge then my Constance Baker Motley Black History Short is for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/constance-baker-motley.By Noire Histoir
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman [Movie Review]
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A review of "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman", a 1974 film adapted from Ernest J. Gaines' 1971 novel of the same name. A then 50-year-old Cicely Tyson portrayed the lead character from the age of 23 to 110 a role for which she became the first Black person to win a lead actress Emmy Award. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/…
If you're interested in learning about the first Black woman to hold a pilot license then my Bessie Coleman Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bessie-coleman.By Noire Histoir
A review of "Ghana Must Go" by Taiye Selasi, a book about family and identity that explores the long-lasting effects of family trauma. It’s a very engrossing read about how pride, fear, and secrets can steal our joy and cut us off from having and maintaining meaningful relationships. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ghana-mu…
If you're interested in learning about the first Black female neurosurgeon in America then my Alexa Canady Black History Short is for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/alexa-canady.By Noire Histoir
A review of "The Color Purple", a historical drama based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel of the same name that was written by Alice Walker. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-color-purple-movie-review.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about one of the oldest and most significant civil rights organizations then my National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/naacp.By Noire Histoir
A review of "Negroes and the Gun" which provides a history of Black people and firearms which includes but goes beyond self-defense. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/negroes-and-the-gun-book-review.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about the first Black female playwright to have a play performed on Broadway then my Lorraine Hansberry Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/lorraine-hansberry.By Noire Histoir
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Judas and the Black Messiah [Movie Review]
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A review of the film "Judas and the Black Messiah" which tells the story of how an FBI informant infiltrated the Chicago chapter of the Black Panthers and aided in the assassination of Fred Hampton. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/judas-and-the-black-messiah-movie-review.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about the "father of Black History" and founder of Black History Month then my Carter G. Woodson Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/carter-g-woodson.By Noire Histoir
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The Spook Who Sat By the Door [Book Review]
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If you're interested in a satirical book about spies, community, and integration during the late 1960s-70s then my discussion of The Spook Who Sat By the Door is for you. Written by Sam Greenlee in the 60s, the book offers a lot of commentary on the self-serving nature of liberal politicians and activists, institutional racism, and the assimilation…
If you're interested in learning about the guerilla war where native Kenyans fought against British colonialist powers then my Mau Mau Rebellion Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mau-mau-rebellion.By Noire Histoir
A review of the movie "Love & Basketball", a decent movie with a problematic love story that is absolute trash but gets a pass. The odds are that you’ve already seen "Love & Basketball". I’d like your perspective if you agree with my take on the movie. But I also want all the smoke if you disagree with my assessment. Show notes are available at htt…
If you're interested in learning about Coretta Scott King beyond the basics of her being Dr. King's wife then my Coretta Scott King Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/coretta-scott-king.By Noire Histoir
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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race [Book Review]
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If you are looking for a new literary classic that perfectly summarizes the history of race relations in the UK while also breaking down how racist institutions are preserved by refusing to discuss racism then my review of "Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race" is for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/why…
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Marcus Garvey & The UNIA [Black History Short 77 - Part Two]
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If you're interested in learning about a Harlem-based activist and organization with plans for building a network of global independent Black companies and a Black-ruled nation in Africa then my Marcus Garvey & The UNIA Black History Short Part Two is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marcus-garvey-unia.…
A review of the movie John Q which stars Denzel Washington as a father at the end of his rope and seemingly out of options who takes action in a desperate attempt to help save his son’s life. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/john-q-movie-review. YouTube video is available at https://youtu.be/HypfBHsttMA.…
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Marcus Garvey & The UNIA [Black History Short 77 - Part One]
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If you're interested in learning about Marcus Garvey's early life including the people and experiences that influenced his early philosophy then my Marcus Garvey & The UNIA Black History Short Part One is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marcus-garvey-unia.…
If you like detective novels and police procedurals with twists and turns as well as a bit of depth that makes the story and characters feel both familiar and refreshing then my book review of "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke is for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bluebird-bluebird-book-review.…
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf [Black History Short 76]
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If you’re interested in learning about Liberia and Africa’s first female president then my Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ellen-johnson-sirleaf.By Noire Histoir
If you consider yourself a film buff or even just a casual movie fan and are interested in learning about the first century of the Black film industry then my review of “A Century of Black Cinema” might be for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/a-century-of-black-cinema-movie-review.…
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1999: Y2Shady and A Wedding - Spcl Gsts Ashley and Terrence
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Topics: Y2K Bug, Eminem, The Best Man, 90's TV (Bonus Artist: Rocky Mtn. Rhyme Posse) 1999 Notes Snapshots 1. Bill Clinton President 2. Jan – A snowstorm leaves 14 inches (36 cm) of snow in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 21 inches (53 cm) in Chicago, Illinois, killing 68. 3. Jan – The adult animated sitcom Family Guy debuts on the Fox network after Super…
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1998: A Hard Knock Life for Monica and Bill - Spcl Gsts Carlissa, Ashley, and Terrence
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Topics: Monica Lewinsky Scandal, Jay Z, Beloved (Film), 90's Tech (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound and Luck Pacheco) 1998 General Snapshots 1. Bill Clinton President 2. Jan - Paula Jones accuses U.S. President Bill Clinton of sexual harassment. 3. Jan - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants. 4. Jan - Super Bowl XXXII: The Denver Br…
The Noire Histoir Podcast will be on a holiday hiatus until January 2021. I invite you to check out the archives while the show is on break. May you and your loved ones have peace and joy in the remaining days of the year. And have a happy and healthy 2021. Visit http://noirehistoir.com for more info and content.…
If you're interested in learning about a playwright who created a body of work that told the story of the Black experience and helped to launch the careers of several famous Black actors and actresses then my August Wilson Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/august-wilson.…
If you’re interested in reading a book that explores racism, sexism, and identity through the lens of a Black boy coming of age in Mississippi then my review of "Heavy: An American Memoir" by Kiese Laymon might be for you. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/heavy-an-american-memoir-book-review.…
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Lowndes County Freedom Organization [Black History Short 74]
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If you're interested in learning about an organization that helped Black citizens overcome entrenched voter suppression and intimidation to become the majority of registered voters in their county and establish an independent political party then my Lowndes County Freedom Organization (LCFO) Black History Short is for you. Show notes and sources ar…
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History of the Black Panther Party [Black History Feature]
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A brief overview of the history of the Black Panther Party which discusses the organization's ideology, programs, and controversies. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/history-of-the-black-panther-party.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about a writer, poet, and activist who penned “The Color Purple” which spent 25 weeks on the New York Times’ bestseller list and won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction then my Alice Walker Black History Short for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoi…
A review of Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste", a book about the structure of caste systems and their impact on three societies. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/caste-book-review.By Noire Histoir
If you're interested in learning about the plans and realities of creating a multi-faceted civil rights campaign aimed at an entire state then my Freedom Summer Black History Short for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/freedom-summer.By Noire Histoir
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1997: Biggie, Badu, Bayou - Spcl Gst Khalil, Irin, and Majesty
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Topics: Biggie death, Erykah Badu, Eve's Bayou, Miss Evers' Boys (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) Notes 1997 1. President: Bill Clinton 2. Feb -A Santa Monica jury finds former football legend O.J. Simpson is liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. 3. Feb - North Hollywood shootout: Two heavily armed bank robbers conflict with officers f…
A review of "Tales of the Grim Sleeper", a documentary about the suspected murders of an estimated 100 women in South Los Angeles. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/tales-of-the-grim-sleeper-movie-review.By Noire Histoir
A profile of Stokely Carmichael, an activist and political organizer who participated in the Freedom Rides, launched the Lowndes County Freedom Organization, served as chairman of SNCC, and was the first to express the ideology of Black self-determination as "Black Power." Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/stokely…
A book review of "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett, the story of twin sisters who leave their small Louisiana town in search of new lives. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-vanishing-half-book-review.By Noire Histoir
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Nannie Helen Burroughs [Black History Short 70]
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A profile of Nannie Helen Burroughs, an educator and activist who fought against race and gender based discrimination by campaigning against lynching and founding the the National Trade and Professional School for Women and Girls. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/nannie-helen-burroughs.…
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Apartheid in South Africa [Black History Feature]
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If you’re interested in learning about apartheid including the circumstances that led to its official creation, the laws that were enacted, the movement that led to its abolition, and its aftermath. Then my "Apartheid in South Africa" Black History Feature is for you. Show notes and sources at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/apartheid-in-south-africa.…
A profile of Walter Sisulu, a South African anti-apartheid activist and a leader of the African National Congress (ANC) who was imprisoned for 26 years alongside Nelson Mandela. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/walter-sisulu.By Noire Histoir
A review of "Transcendent Kingdom", Yaa Gyasi’s sophomore novel about a neuroscience PhD candidate who reflects on her life, religion, and science. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/transcendent-kingdom-book-review.By Noire Histoir
A profile of Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist and women's rights activist who was born a slave, walked to freedom, and was one of the first Black women to successfully sue a White man in America. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/sojourner-truth.By Noire Histoir
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1996: You Ain’t Killing 2Pac Softly
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Topics: Tupac death, Fugees, Set It Off, Moesha (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound) http://afropopremix.com 1996 Snapshots 1. President: Bill Clinton 2. Jan - Whitewater scandal: U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton testifies before a grand jury. 3. Feb - Daniel Green is convicted of the murder of James Jordan, the father of basketball star Michael Jordan. …
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A Brief History of Colonists in South Africa [Black History Feature]
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A Brief History of Colonists in South Africa provides an overview of the story of the Boers, British, and Black South Africans from the 1400s to the early 1900s. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-colonists-in-south-africa.By Noire Histoir
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Patrice Lumumba: The Assassination & Theories [Black History Short 67 - Part Three]
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Part three of a three-part profile of Patrice Lumumba. The final episode discusses the assassination of Lumumba as well as theories about who was involved and why. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/patrice-lumumba.By Noire Histoir
A book review of Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s "Stay With Me", a story about a married Nigerian couple who experience difficulties trying to conceive. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/stay-with-me-book-review.By Noire Histoir
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Patrice Lumumba: Political Allies & Enemies [Black History Short 67 - Part Two]
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Part two of a three part profile of Patrice Lumumba. The second episode picks up after Lumumba has co-founded the first national Congolese political party and allies and enemies emerge. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/patrice-lumumba.By Noire Histoir
