Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Podcast

Date: June 10, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #55. Who Am I? The Remarkable Journey of Mary Eliza Mahoney Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Discover the inspiring story of Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American professionally trained nurse in the United States and a true healthcare pioneer. In this episode, we explore how she broke barriers in nursing history, championed diversity in healthcare, and paved the way for future generations of African American women in medicine. 🌟 Learn about her remarkable journey, the challenges she overcame, and her lasting impact on healthcare equity, civil rights, and women's history. Guided by her belief to "Work more and better the coming year than the previous year," Mary's life exemplified resilience, excellence, and determination. Whether you're passionate about Black history, medical history, nursing leadership, or inspirational stories of resilience and achievement, this episode offers valuable insights into one of America's most influential trailblazers. 📚 Perfect for listeners interested in Black history, healthcare pioneers, social justice, historical figures, and the untold stories that shaped our world. Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:04- MARY ELIZA MAHONEY'S BIRTH. 01:10- FATHER CHARLES MAHONEY. 01:13- MOTHER MARY JANE STEWART MAHONEY. 01:25- TWO SIBLINGS, ELLEN & FRANK. 01:53- PEOPLE'S BAPTIST CHURCH. 02:07- THE PHILLIPS SCHOOL. 02:46- NEW ENGLAND HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 03:38- 16-MONTH NURSING PROGRAM. 04:57- GRADUATION. 05:10- FRIST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO GRADUATE FROM A NURSING SCHOOL. 05:18- FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL NURSE. 05:33- FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LISTED IN THE NURSES DIRECTORY AT THE BOSTON MEDICAL LIBRARY. 05:45- PRIVATE DUTY NURSE. 06:59- NURSES ASSOCIATED ALUMNAE OF THE US AND CANADA, LATER KNOWN AS THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (ANA). 07:12- CO-FOUNDER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED GRADUATE NURSES. 07:41- DELIVERED OPENING ADDRESS AT FIRST CONVENTION FOR THE NACGN. 07:54- LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AND ELECTED NATIONAL CHAPLAIN. 08:11- DIRECTOR OF THE HOWARD COLORED ORPHANAGE ASYLUM. 08:25- ENDED AT HER NURSING CAREER. 08:34- ONE OF THE FIRST WOMEN TO REGISTER IN VOTE IN BOSTON, MA. 08:52- BREAST CANCER. 08:57- PASSES AWAY. 00:11- BURIED AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY. 09:14- ACCOLADES. 10:29- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Biography: Mary Eliza Mahoney Mary Eliza Mahoney - Wikipedia Breaking Barriers: A History of Mary Eliza Mahoney Mary Eliza Mahoney, RN | Department of Medicine | University of Illinois College of Medicine Mary Eliza Mahoney - Boston Women's Heritage Trail Dr. Mary Eliza Mahoney: A Trailblazer in Nursing and Healthcare Advocacy - www.westernhealth.com Nursing Stories: Mary Eliza Mahoney | Simmons Online A Celebration of 14 Famous Black Nurses in History | Chamberlain University Mary Eliza Mahoney Becomes the First Black Nurse in America | Perspectives Of Change Overlooked No More: Mary Eliza Mahoney, Who Opened Doors in Nursing - The New York Times Mary E. Mahoney Mary Mahoney - Nurse, Death & Facts Black History Month Spotlight: Mary Eliza Mahoney – UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first black professional nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney: Determined to Overcome Medical Training Prejudice - Stories of Strong Women Mary Eliza Mahoney – National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Mary Elizabeth Mahoney - First African-American Nurse - Wisconsin Center for Nursing Black History Month Feature: Mary Eliza Mahoney - OU... 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Date: May 27, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #54. The Boy with the Weak Heart Who Outran the World: The Story of Mack Robinson Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ The Boy with the Weak Heart Who Outran the World: The Story of Mack Robinson Discover the powerful story of African American Olympian Matthew Mackenzie "Mack" Robinson.🏅 A trailblazing track and field star whose determination helped shape Olympic history during the legendary 1936 Olympics era. As the older brother of baseball icon Jackie Robinson, Mack carved his own path in sports history, earning recognition as one of the most inspiring figures of Black excellence in athletics. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons podcast 🎧, we explore Mack's journey, resilience, and the barriers he overcame while competing alongside legends like Jesse Owens and other members of his US Olympic team. From Pasadena to the global stage, Mack Robinson's legacy reflects courage, speed, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Tune in to celebrate African American athletes, Olympic history, and untold stories that continue to inspire generations. 🌍✨ Perfect for fans of sports history, civil rights in sports, and powerful historical biographies. Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:05- MACK ROBINSON'S BIRTH. 01:14- FATHER JERRY ROBINSON. 01:19- MOTHER MALLIE ROBINSON. 01:22- FOUR SIBLINGS. 01:58- PASADENA, CA. 02:34- HEART MURMUR. 02:58- WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. 03:12-JOHN MUIR  HIGH SCHOOL. 03:38- CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPION. 04:02- PASADENA CITY COLLEGE. 04:15- OLYMPIC REGIONAL TRIALS IN LA. 04:41- FINAL OLYMPIC TRIALS IN NYC. 05:01- GERMANY. 05:04- OLYMPIC GAMES IN BERLIN, GERMANY. 05:42- SILVER MEDAL. 06:34- MORE MEDALS AT PASADENA CITY COLLEGE. 06:44- UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. 06:51- MORE MEDALS AT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. 07:11- GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. 07:26- DIRECTOR AT LEMON GROVE PARK. 08:06- JACKIE ROBINSON STADIUM AT UCLA. 08:33- PASADENA CITY COLLEGE HALL OF FAME. 08:40- OREGON SPORTS HALL OF FAME. 08:45- LA MEMORIAL COLISEUM SUMMER GAMES OPENING CEREMONY. 09:06- FAMILY LIFE. 09:32- FAILING HEALTH ISSUES. 09:46- RODNEY KING VERDICT. HELPED RESTORE PEACE. 10:04- PASADENA ROBINSON MEMORIAL. 10:35- PASSES AWAY. 10:43- MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM. 10:48- ACCOLADES. 11:26- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Mack Robinson (sprinter) - Wikipedia Second to None: The Legend and Legacy of Mack Robinson | OregonNews Mack Robinson and the 1936 Olympics | The Jackie Robinson Museum Olympian Mack Robinson Dead at 88 - Los Angeles Times Mack Robinson Olympic track and field star and Jackie Robinson's brother | Athletics Matthew Mackenzie ROBINSON Matthew MacKenzie "Mack" Robinson (1912-2000) | BlackPast.org From Olympic Star Sprinter To Street Sweeper, Meet Jackie's Forgotten Brother Mack Robinson Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty Mack Robinson, Olympian, Civic Justice Activist and oh yes, Jackie's older brother - USEDmedia.org Pasadena Robinson Memorial - Pasadena Public Art Collection Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial in Pasadena | Atlas Obscura Mack Robinson (athlete) Facts for Kids Mack Robinson - IMDb You Know Mack Robinson's Brother, Now Get To Know Mack Robinson | Brady Carlson Mack Robinson | | The Guardian Flintridge Prep students find inspiration in 1936 Olympian Mack Robinson's life Mack Robinson Obituary : NPR Mack Robinson (athlete) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mack Robinson: Oregon Duck, Inspiration for Change | FishDuck Mack Robinson competing in Olympic games - Pasadena City College Digital Archive Mack Robinson | Olympics Wiki | Fandom Mack Robinson - Bio, Family | Famous Birthdays Mack Robinson ran into history, 76 years ago today – Pasadena Star News From star sprinter to street sweeper, meet Jackie's forgotten brother Mack Robinson - Face2Face Africa mack robinson — 1959. 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Date: May 13, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #53. Streets of Progress: The Life and Inventions of Charles B. Brooks Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Streets of Progress: The Life and Inventions of Charles B. Brooks Did you know that one of the most important inventions in urban life, the modern street sweeper, was invented by Charles B. Brooks. An African American inventor in the late 19th century? In this episode, we dive into the life and legacy of Charles B. Brooks. Exploring his innovative patents, the challenges African American inventors faced during his time, and how his inventions transformed everyday urban living. From engineering innovations to the fight for recognition in African American history, Charles B. Brooks' story sheds light on the unsung heroes of invention whose contributions still shape our world today. Whether you're passionate about Black history, fascinated by science and technology breakthroughs, or just curious about the origins of the things we take for granted, this episode will leave you inspired. #CharlesBBrooks #EngineeringHistory #BlackHistory #ForgottenInventors #STEM Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:05- CHARLES B. BROOKS' BIRTH IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA. 02:28- RELOCATES TO NEWARK, NJ. 02:35- EMPLOYED AS A PORTER AT THE PULLMAN PALACE CAR COMPANY. 04:06- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "TICKET PUNCH" INVENTION. 04:13- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "TICKET PUNCH" INVENTION. 04:48- HE IMAGES HIS "STREET SWEEPEER" INVENTION. 05:10- HE WORKS ON HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 05:38- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 06:24- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "DUST-PROOF BAG" INVENTION. 06:50- SWEEPER STREETER PRODUCTION BEGINS IN SCRANTON, PA. 07:18- AWARDED A CONTRACT BY PA STATE GOVERNMENT FOR HIS STREET SWEEPER INVENTION. 07:30- BUFFALO, NY ADOPTS HIS STREET SWEEPER INVENTION. 07:52- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 08:06- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "DUST-PROOF BAG" INVENTION. 08:59- CHARLES' HEALTH BEGINS TO FAIL. 09:22- CHARLES B. BROOKS PASSES AWAY IN NEWARK, NJ. 09:37- BURIED AT THE UNION FIELD CEMETERY IN NEWARK, NJ. 09:45- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Charles Brooks First Patent on Self-Propelled Street Sweeper Charles B. Brooks - Wikipedia Charles B. Brooks (1865-?) | BlackPast.org Charles Brooks: African American Inventor Charles Brooks - The Black Inventor Online Museum ABC7 Unite: 2 Black inventors changed the way we clean clothes and our streets - ABC7 New York Charles B. Brooks Facts for Kids Charles B Brooks (1865-1908) - Find a Grave Memorial Charles B. Brooks Who Invented the Street Sweeper Truck?  

Date: April 29, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #52. Ink, Action, and Independence: The Life of Mary Ann Shadd Cary Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this powerful episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Mary Ann Shadd Cary.✊🏾 A fearless abolitionist, pioneering journalist 📰, and passionate educator 📚, Shadd Cary broke barriers as one of the first woman publisher in Canada, as well as one of the first African American women in the United States to publish and edit a newspaper. Her voice championed African American liberation, women's rights, and education during the height of the anti-slavery movement, leaving an indelible mark on African American history, Black Canadian history and civil rights history. 🌍✨ From advocating for equality to empowering communities through knowledge, her legacy continues to inspire Black women leaders and social justice movements around the world today. Join us as we explore her groundbreaking contributions, her role in abolitionist networks, and why her story remains essential to understanding Black excellence and resilience. 🎙️✨ Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:07- PROLOGUE. 01:26- MARY ANN SHADD'S BIRTH. 01:43- HER FATHER ABRAHAM DORAS SHADD. 04:39- HER MOTHER HARRIET SHADD. 04:45- HER FOURTEEN SIBLINGS. 04:59- ELDEST OF THREE. 05:07- THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. 05:30- WEST CHESTER, PA. 06:01- OPENS TWO SCHOOLS. 06:38- OPENS A THIRD SCHOOL.   06:44- THE FUGITIVE SLAVE ACT. 07:04- WINDSOR, CANDAD WEST, NOW KNOWN AS ONTARIO. 07:36- OPENS A SCHOOL IN CANADA WEST. 08:12- A PLEA FOR EMIGRATION, OR NOTES OF CANADA WEST. 08:50- THE PROVINCIAL FREEMAN, WEEKLY NEWSPAPER. 09:00- THE FIRST WOMAN PUBLISHER IN CANADA 09:07- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN THE UNITED STATES TO EDIT AND PUBLISH A NEWSPAPER. 09:16- HER BROTHER ISAAC MANAGES THE NEWSPAPER. 11:36- MARRIES THOMAS F. CARY. 12:05- THE COUPLE HAVE TWO CHILDREN TOGETHER. 12:37- THOMAS PASSES AWAY. 12:51- A VOICE FROM HARPER'S FERRY. 13:10- ONE OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN CIVIL WAR UNION ARMY RECRUITER. 13:43- MOVES TO WASHINGTON, DC. 14:02- HER BROTHER ISAAC SERVES IN THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE. 14:42- COLORED WOMEN'S PROGRESSIVE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION. 14:56- HOWARD UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF LAW. 15:16- EARNS HER LAW DEGREE. 15:21- ONE OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES TO BECOME A LAWYER. 15:50- PASSES AWAY. 16:25- ACCOLADES. 17:34- BOTH SHE & HER FATHER RECEIVE A CANADA POSTAL STAMP. 18:04- CONCLUSION. 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Date: April 15, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #51. Evelyn Preer: The First Lady of the Screen and the Power of a Beginning Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Celebrate the legacy of Evelyn Preer, a trailblazing star of the Silent Film Era who helped shape early Hollywood and African American cinema 🎬✨. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we explore her rise as one of the first African American icons on screen, breaking barriers for women in film and redefining representation. Discover how Preer's powerful performances and dedication to authentic African American storytelling left a lasting cultural impact that still resonates today 🌍. Perfect for fans of film history, Black excellence, and historic figures, this episode honors a true pioneer whose influence continues to inspire generations. Tune in and celebrate a legend of cinema history 🎧🔥.   Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:16- EVELYN JARVIS' BIRTH. 01:31- DEATH OF HER FATHER, & THE FAMILY MOVES TO CHICAGO. 01:40- HER MOTHER BUILDS A CHURCH. 01:45- SINGING BEFORE CROWDS. 01:53- ELDEST OF THREE. 02:15- THE LADY AMERICAN MINISTRELS. 02:35- MARRIES FRANK PREER. 02:50- OSCAR MICHEAUX. 02:59- THE HOMESTEADER.   03:46- WITHIN OUR GATES. 03:58- TRAVELING FOR WORK. 04:05- ONE OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN FILM. 04:14- THE LAFAYETTE PLAYERS. 04:38- DIVORCES FRANK PREER. 04:46- THE CHIP WOMAN'S FORTUNE. 05:12- MARRIES EDWARD THOMPSON. 05:35- THE WHITE PRESS. 05:55- MULTIPLE MICHAEUX FILMS. 06:19- LULU BELLE 06:39- SINGS FOR RECORDING ALBUMS. 06:54- RAIN. 07:32- GEORGIA ROSE. 07:44- MORE TALKIE FILMS. 08:00- PRAISED BY THE CRITICS. 08:15- MOTHERHOOD. 08:39- BECOMES ILL. 09:03- PASSES AWAY. 09:10- FUNERAL. 09:34- ACCOLADES. 10:57- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Evelyn Preer - Wikipedia Evelyn Preer - IMDb Evelyn Preer Evelyn Preer, Singer, and Actress born - African American Registry Evelyn Preer, first African American 'Lady of the Screen' - New York Amsterdam News Evelyn Preer (1896-1932) | BlackPast.org Silent Era : People Evelyn Preer: Oscar Micheaux's Black Queen of the Silver Screen – Jackson Advocate Evelyn Preer: The First Lady of Screen – Norman Studios WBSS Media-Evelyn Preer Evelyn Preer Evelyn Preer - Biography - IMDb Evelyn Preer — Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Evelyn Preer – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB Evelyn Preer (Performer) | Playbill ‎Evelyn Preer Movies and Shows - Apple TV Evelyn Preer (Actor): Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World Evelyn Preer Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards - TV Guide Evelyn Preer and Black female stardom in the silent film era: Feminist Media Studies: Vol 22 , No 5 - Get Access Evelyn Preer in a scene from The Homesteader - NYPL Digital Collections Evelyn Preer Movies List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes Evelyn Preer — The Movie Database (TMDB) Artist: Evelyn Preer | SecondHandSongs Evelyn Preer – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI Evelyn Preer | American Film Institute Evelyn Preer: Without Peer - WorkWrite - Medium Evelyn Preer on Tumblr Evelyn Preer – Black Cinema Connection Evelyn Preer - Actors And Actresses Of The Harlem Renaissance Little-Known Black History Fact: Evelyn Preer Evelyn Preer, Actress, Blues Singer | Eveleyn Preer (July 16… | Flickr Evelyn Preer - Wikidata Evelyn Preer - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia Evelyn Preer ~ The First Black Star Evelyn Preer Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs Evelyn Preer - TV Guide Evelyn Preer – Norman Studios Evelyn Preer and Black female stardom in the silent film era: Feminist Media Studies: Vol 22, No 5 https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/the-sad-and-short-life-of-black-actress-evelyn-preer.5464840/  

Date: April 1, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #50. Who AM I? The Unfiltered Rise and Timeless Echo of Rudy Ray Moore Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we spotlight Rudy Ray Moore; comedian, filmmaker, and the genius behind Dolemite. Dive into the world of Black cinema, Blaxploitation, and independent filmmaking as we explore how this cultural icon redefined creative ownership and broke Hollywood barriers. From underground comedy to becoming one of the most influential artists in entertainment history, Rudy Ray Moore's journey is a testament to Black excellence, resilience, and innovation. 🌟 If you're passionate about African American history, film pioneers, and storytelling that shaped generations, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how one bold visionary became a true Hollywood trailblazer and legacy maker. 🎬🔥 Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:06- RUDY RAY MOORE'S BIRTH. 02:07- LIVED TWO LIVES. 02:29- PRINCE DUMARR. 02:58- US ARMY. 03:13- THE HARLEM HILLBILLY. 03:39- MILITARY DISCHARGE. 03:41- WEST. 03:54- DOOTSIE WILLIAMS. 03:57- R&B RECORDS.   04:10- COMEDY ALBUMS. 04:38- DOLPHINS OF HOLLYWOOD AND RICO. 04:45- DOLEMITE. 07:19- THE HUMAN TORNADO & PETEY WHEATSTRAW. 07:46- HIP HOP. 11:09- NEVER MARRIED. 11:15- NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION. 11:34- PASSES AWAY. 11:47- DOLEMITE IS MY NAME. 12:15- ACCOLADES. 14:16- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast. Links To Additional Resources: Rudy Ray Moore - Wikipedia Rudy Ray Moore, 81, a Precursor of Rap, Dies - The New York Times Who Was Rudy Ray Moore, the Godfather of Rap? Rudy Ray Moore on Jango Radio | Full Bio, Songs, Videos Rudy Ray Moore (1927-2008) | BlackPast.org Rudy Ray Moore And The True Story Of 'Dolemite Is My Name' Rappers on the Legacy of Rudy Ray Moore, a.k.a. Dolemite | TIME Moore, Rudy Ray - Encyclopedia of Arkansas Rudy Ray Moore is His Name – (Travalanche) Legend of Rudy Ray Moore: How a Cleveland dishwasher became the subject of Eddie Murphy's "Dolemite Is My Name" - cleveland.com Rudy Ray Moore Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs Rudy Ray Moore: Live at Wetlands (Video 2000) - IMDb Rudy Ray Moore — The Movie Database (TMDB) Rudy Ray Moore's Fort Worth Comeback and Dolemite Revival - Fort Worth Magazine Eddie Murphy's 'Dolemite Is My Name' True Story - Who Is Rudy Ray Moore Dolemite is my Name honors the late Rudy Ray Moore – Bib's Corner 'Dolemite is My Name': The True Story Of Rudy Ray Moore Rudy Ray Moore: A Primer on the Man Behind Dolemite "Dolemite" Actor, Hip-Hop Muse Rudy Ray Moore Dies At 81 Finding the 1970s L.A. of Rudy Ray Moore's 'Dolemite' - LAmag Before 'Dolemite,' Rudy Ray Moore was an accomplished early rock and roll singer Rudy Ray Moore, 'Godfather Of Rap,' Dies : NPR 34 Best Comedies on Netflix for When You Need a Good Laugh - Netflix Tudum Classic Interview: Legendary Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite - Insomniac Magazine Classic Interview: Legendary Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite - Insomniac Magazine Dolemite - Wikipedia Rudy Ray Moore - TIDAL Who was Rudy Ray Moore? 'Dolemite Is My Name' stars on his legacy - Los Angeles Times Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite Interview - Insomniac Magazine Rudy Ray Moore | Sons Of Butcher Wiki | Fandom Remembering Rudy Ray Moore - Chicago Reader Rudy Ray Moore: The Godfather of Rap and the Citizen Kane of Kung Fu Movies – The Advocate Warrior Ruth E. Carter Dressed Every Black Film That Raised You, and the Oscars Are Finally Keeping Score - The Hip Hop Democrat Rudy Ray Moore - Biography - IMDb Amazon.com: Dolemite Sings : Rudy Ray Moore: Digital Music Rudy Ray Moore: The Real Story Behind 'Dolemite Is My Name' Iconic Costume Designs By Ruth E. Carter

Date: March 18, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #49: From Slave to Businesswoman: The Life of Biddy Mason Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Discover the remarkable story of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a former slave who became one of the most inspiring African American women pioneers in Los Angeles history. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we explore how "Biddy" won her freedom and rose to become a respected nurse, entrepreneur, and generous African American philanthropist. Her journey is a powerful chapter in African American history and women in history, revealing how courage, faith, and determination helped shape a thriving community. From fighting for freedom to building wealth and giving back, Biddy Mason's life reflects the legacy of African American women leaders and historical changemakers whose impact still inspires us today. Tune in to hear this unforgettable African American history story and celebrate a true legacy maker. ✨📖🎙️ Top of Form Highlights: 00:57= INTRO 01:04= PROLOGUE. 01:50=  BRIDGET "BIDDY" MASON BIRTH. 03:16= JOHN SMITHSON'S PLANATION. 03:27= MIDWIFERY & MEDICINE. 04:27= SLAVE OWNERS ROBERT & REBECCA SMITH. 04:43= HER CHILREN. 05:33= CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 05:41= UTAH TERRITORY. 07:48= CALIFORNIA. 08:36= TEXAS. 09:06= CHARLES OWENS & MANUEL PEPPER. 09:34= LOS ANGELES JUDGE BEJAMIN HAYES. 10:39= COURT RULING. 11:07= MANUMISSION "FREEDOM" PAPERS.       11:26= LAST NAME MASON. 11:57= LOS ANGELES AND ROBERT OWENS. 12:06= NURSE & MIDWIFE. 12:59= JOHN STROTHER GRIFFIN. 13:12= 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO OWN PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES. 14:29= CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR PIO PICO. 14:37= HER GRANDSON ROBERT CURRY OWENS. 15:10= FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (FAME) OF LOS ANGELES. 15:43- THE WEALTHIEST BLACK WOMAN IN LOS ANGELES. 15:57- PASSES AWAY. 16:03- BURIED AT EVERGREEN CEMETERY IN BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES, CA. 16:44= ACCOLADES. 17:22= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Bridget "Biddy" Mason – National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Bridget "Biddy" Mason (U.S. National Park Service) Bridget "Biddy" Mason (1818-1891) | BlackPast.org Bridget "Biddy" Mason | National Museum of African American History & Culture. Biddy Mason - Wikipedia CAAM | #blackhistory: On January 19, 1856, Bridget Biddy Mason petitions Los Angeles District Court for freedom for herself and her extended family of 13 women and children About Bridget "Biddy" Mason – Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery Bridget "Biddy" Mason Biddy Mason Memorial Park - LA Conservancy Who is Biddy Mason? – Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation Biddy Mason - Equality Before the Law: California Black Convention Activism, 1855-65 Women's History Month Spotlight: Biddy Mason, From Enslaved to Real Estate Mogul | ULI Los Angeles Biddy Mason Speaks Up - Zinn Education Project A skilled healer, Biddy Mason fought for her freedom, fortune    | Department of Education The Open Hand: A Conversation with the Descendants of Biddy Mason | UC San Francisco Bridget "Biddy" Mason, Former Slave, Landowner, and Philanthropist - America Comes Alive Black History Month: Bridget "Biddy" Mason, Mormon Midwife (1856) Mason v. 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Date: March 4, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #48: Between Soil and Stars: The Question That Made Benjamin Banneker Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Step back in time with Benjamin Banneker, the African American genius who invented a wooden clock that kept accurate time for nearly 50 years ⏳, surveyed Washington DC 🏛️, and published 6 insightful almanacs 📖. Discover how his mastery of timekeeping, astronomical calculation, and celestial observation helped lay the foundation for today's daylight tracking tools 🌞. On this episode of the Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons podcast 🎧, we explore Banneker's lasting impact on STEM, precision in science, and how his innovations continue to inspire. Learn how one visionary inventor used time, space, and ingenuity to shape communities and the nation. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and celebrate the brilliance of one of history's most remarkable African American inventors 🖤. #LegacyMakersPodcast #BenjaminBanneker #BlackInventors #Timekeeping #Astronomy #STEMHistory #InnovationLegacyTop of Form Highlights: 00:57= INTRO 01:07= BENJAMIN BANNEKER'S BIRTH. 01:27= HIS MOTHER, MARY. 01:32= HIS FATHER, ROBERT. 01:49= QUAKER SCHOOL AND THE FAMILY FARM. 02:15= BUILDS A WOODEN CLOCK. 02:59= ELLICOTT BROTHERS. 03:28= BEGINS TO STUDY ASTRONOMY. 03:40= HIS FIRST CALCULATES OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE. 03:47= HIS SECOND CALCUATION OF A SOLAR ECLIPSE. 04:03= STUDIES THE 17-YEAR CYCLE OF CICADAS. 084:09= PLAYS THE VIOLIN AND FLUTE. 04:31= HANDWRITTEN 48-PAGE MANUSCRIPT OF HIS FIRST ALMANAC.                                                   04:42= PUBLISHES 6 ALMANACS. 05:34= SENDS A 1400-WORD LETTER TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. 06:37= RECEIVES A RESPONSE FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON AND HIS ALMANC IS FORWARDED TO THE FRENCH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. 07:08= HIRED TO ASSIST WITH THE SURVEY OF LAND FOR WASHINGTON DC. 07:42= RECREATES THE BLUEPRINT. 07:53= RETIRES TO HIS LOG CABIN. 08:12= PASSES AWAY ON HIS FARM IN MARYLAND. 08:24= A FIRE DESTROYS MOST OF HIS WORK. 08:42= ACCOLADES. 09:58= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Benjamin Banneker - Wikipedia Benjamin Banneker - White House Historical Association BENJAMIN BANNEKER 1731-1806 - Mathematicians of the African Diaspora Benjamin Banneker: Biography, Mathematician, Astronomer, Almanacs Benjamin Banneker | Letter to Jefferson, Clock, Almanac, & Facts | Britannica Today in History - November 9 | Library of Congress The Life of Benjamin Banneker: The First African-American Man of Science: Bedini, Silvio A.: 9780938420590: Amazon.com: Books Home - Who was Benjamin Banneker? - Banneker High School The Extraordinary Benjamin Banneker – Pieces of History Africans in America/Part 2/Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker Park (U.S. National Park Service) Home | Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker | Biography, Facts & Accomplishments - Lesson | Study.com Benjamin Banneker | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Benjamin Banneker, the Negro Mathematician and Astronomer on JSTOR Who Was Benjamin Banneker? – Bad Elf Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum | Baltimore County Government Benjamin Banneker — The Humanity Archive Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) | BlackPast.org Benjamin Banneker & Us Book Talk – Johns Hopkins University Museums Benjamin Banneker | Lemelson Benjamin Banneker Black scientist Benjamin Banneker demonstrates Black intelligence to Thomas Jefferson, 1791 | The American Yawp Reader Benjamin Banneker: Self-taught Astronomer - Sky & Telescope Benjamin Banneker to Thomas Jefferson, 19 August 1791 Benjamin Banneker | TCLF Benjamin Banneker (1731 - 1806) - Biography - MacTutor History of Mathematics Happy Birthday, Benjamin Banneker! 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Date: February 18, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #47: Who Am I? The Life and Inventions of Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Discover the remarkable story of Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin, an often-overlooked African American woman inventor whose groundbreaking creation, the Gong and Signal Chair for Hotels, revolutionized customer service in the late 19th century. Long before push buttons and smart technology became standard, Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin imagined a better way for hotel guests to signal for assistance, earning a U.S. patent and a place in American innovation history. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we explore her life, her inventive brilliance, and why her contributions still matter today. This inspiring story highlights Black women in STEM, early hotel technology, and the lasting impact of African American inventors on everyday life. 🎧 Tune in to learn how forgotten innovators shaped the world we live in and why their legacies deserve recognition. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🔔✨   Highlights: 00:57= INTRO 01:07= MIRIAM ELIZABETH BENJAMIN'S BIRTH. 01:31= HIS MOTHER, ELIZA JANE HOPKINS BENJAMIN. 01:49= HIS FATHER, FRANCIS BENJAMIN. 02:27= OLDEST OF FIVE SIBLINGS. 03:15= MOVES TO BOSTON AT AGE 12. 03:43= ATTENDS THE GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. 04:05= GRADUATES FROM THE GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. 04:10= WORKS AS SECOND ASSISTANT TEACHER IN FLORIDA. 04:55= MOVES TO WASHINGTON, DC AND CONTINUES TO WORK AS A TEACHER. 05:48= DESIGNS HER INVENTION. 08:31= FILES HER INVENTION PATENT APPLICATION. 08:38= PATENTS HER GONG AND SIGNAL CHAIR FOR HOTELS INVENTION.                                           08:54= 2ND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN GRANTED A US PATENT. 09:34= RECEIVES FAME FOR HER INVENTION. 09:59= FUTURE CALL BUTTON ON AIRPLANES 10:17= TEACHER. GOVERNMENT CLERK. MED STUDENT. LAW STUDENT. 10:59= COTTON STATES AND INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. 11:18= BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S ATLANTA COMPROMISE SPEECH. 11:42= THE WOMEN'S ERA MAGAZINE. 11:51= THE BOSTON ELITE QUICKSTEP. 12:17= SOLICITOR OF PATENTS. 12:25= BROTHER, LYDE WILSON BENJAMIN PATENTS HIS INVENTION. 12:45= BROTHER, EDGAR FOUNDS THE BENJAMIN HEALTHCARE CENTER. 13:06= THE AMERICAN BUGLE CALL FOR THEODORE ROOSEVELT. 13:18= HER SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR INVENTION. 14:26= PASSES AWAY IN BOSTON. 15:02= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Miriam Benjamin - Wikipedia Miriam E. Benjamin (1861-1947) | BlackPast.org Miriam Benjamin, Inventor, and Teacher born - African American Registry Celebrating the Accomplished Life of Miriam Benjamin - Golan Christie Taglia Miriam Benjamin Facts for Kids Biography of Miriam Benjamin, Inventor of Signal Chair Miriam E. Benjamin | 28 Days of Black Excellence - VocalEssence Miriam Benjamin (1861-1947) | Video – The Kulture Kidz Miriam E. Benjamin: African American Inventor African American Innovators: Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin | Life at Leggett Miriam Benjamin. Many people aren't familiar with who… | by EveryDayBlackHistory | Medium Miriam E. Benjamin, Second Black Woman with Patent (gong & signal chair Invention) – MRS. T'S CORNER Women Miriam Benjamin Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin / SamePassage Miriam Benjamin - The Life and Inventions of Miriam Benjamin Miriam E. Benjamin by Megan Uzomba on Prezi Pioneering The Future: Miriam E. Benjamin and Her Revolutionary Gong and Signal Chair Miriam Benjamin | Nicole Evelina – USA Today Bestselling Author Miriam Benjamin - Gong and Signal Chair ✊🏾 Did you know? In 1888, Miriam E. Benjamin, a Black woman inventor, created the Gong and Signal Chair — an innovation that became the early model for the airline stewardess call button. ✈️ Her invention shows how Black brilliance has shaped even the everyday systems we still use today. 💡 #BlackHistory #BlackInventors #Innovation #MiriamBenjamin #TheBlackFeelings The Gong and Signal Chair is Patented by a Black Woman - African American Registry Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin – A Woman of Many Talents | Urban Intellectuals A Pioneering Black Woman Patent Attorney Miriam Benjamin - Wikiwand Benjamin, Miriam (Inventor And Educator) – UrbanAreas.net About: Miriam Benjamin Little Known Black History Fact: Miriam Benjamin File:Miriam Elizabeth Benjamin, inventor, Oct. 2021.jpg - Wikimedia Commons Miriam Benjamin: Inventor of the Gong and Signal Chair | Nyongesa Sande  

Date: February 4, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #46: No Blackface Required: Confessions of the First Uncle Tom Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we spotlight Sam Lucas, a groundbreaking figure in African American history and Black theater history. Sam Lucas made history as the first African American actor to portray Uncle Tom on both the American stage and early film, challenging stereotypes and reshaping Black representation in media during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Often overlooked in traditional narratives, Sam Lucas was a pioneer of Black performance history, navigating minstrel shows, Reconstruction-era culture, and Jim Crow–era entertainment with resilience and artistic purpose. His work helped lay the foundation for future Black actors in theater and film, proving that storytelling could be both resistance and legacy. 🎧 Listen to this powerful episode wherever you get your podcasts and explore how Sam Lucas transformed American performing arts, as well as why his legacy still matters today. ✨ Because this isn't just history. It's legacy. Highlights: 00:57= INTRO 01:34= SAM LUCAS' BIRTH. 02:22= ENLISTS IN THE UNION ARMY. 03:29= HONORABLY DISCHARGED. 03:52= LEW JOHNSON'S PLANTATION MINSTRELS. 04:16= CALLENDER'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS. 05:12= AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER. 06:09= SINGS MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK. 06:52= SPRAGUE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS IN HAVANA, CUBA. 07:48= UNCLE TOM'S CABIN THE STAGE PLAY.     08:51= VAUDEVILLE. 09:417= MR. SAM LUCAS AND QUARTET. 09:43= MARRIES ALICE COLE. 09:52= MARRIES CAROLINE MELVIN. 10:02= THE COUPLE WELCOME THEIR DAUGHTER, MARIE LUCAS. 10:18= DIVORCES CAROLINE MELVIN. 10:22= WORKS SIDE BY SIDE WITH DAUGHTER, MARIE. 10:39= SAM T. JACK'S THE CREOLE SHOW. 10:59= STARS IN A TRIP TO COONTOWN. 11:27= BILLED AS THE "FAVORITE COLORED COMEDIAN". 11:51= MARRIES ELIZA BROOKS. 11:57= STARS IN RUFUS RASTUS. 12:06=STARS IN THE SHOO-FLY REGIMENT. 12:34= THE "GRAND OLD MAN OF THE NEGRO STAGE". 13:14= STARS IN "THE RED MOON." 13:57= STARS IN THE UNFINISHED FILM, "LIME KILN CLUB FIELD DAY". 14:27= STARS IN THE US FEATURE-LENGTH FILM, "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN". 15:17= PASSES AWAY. 15:28= FUNERAL HELD AT MOTHER AME ZION CHURCH. 15:47= BURED AT CYPRESS HILLS NATIONAL CEMETERY IN BROOKLYN, NY. 16:13= ACCOLADES. 17:35= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Sam Lucas - Wikipedia Sam Lucas, Stage Actor born - African American Registry Sam Lucas (1840-1915) | BlackPast.org Sam Lucas Sam Lucas' Funeral and the Approaching War | Doughboy Foundation  (may have been born a slave?) Sam Lucas - Discography of American Historical Recordings Sam Lucas — The Movie Database (TMDB) Sam Lucas / SamePassage Sam Lucas: Grand Old Man – (Travalanche) Object Spotlight: Advertisement for Uncle Tom's Cabin Sam Lucas Lot - (MUSIC.) LUCAS, SAM. Sam Lucas, the King of Colored Comedians. Sam Lucas Dies at Age 75 - Newspapers.com™ Samuel Lucas (1848-1916) - Find a Grave Memorial Stories of the United States Colored Troops | Facebook Sam Lucas - Biography - IMDb What's the Story Behind the Grandfather Clock Name? My Grandfather's Clock - Wikipedia Grandfather Clock Song and Lyrics and History of the Grandfather Clock Comedy | Oxford African American Studies Center Bland, James A. (1854-1911) & Butler, Samuel. "Slavery Chains Am Broke – Schubertiade Music and Arts Lew Johnson - Wikipedia African American Sheet Music Charles Callender - Wikipedia Sam T. Jack - Wikipedia Creole Show - Breaking Stereotypes | International Magazine Kreol

Date: January 21, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #45: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: The Dream That Echoed Beyond Time Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary What does it mean to dream? For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it meant imagining a world where justice rolled like waters and equality reigned like a mighty stream. But behind the powerful speeches and marches lies a man of bold faith, strategic brilliance, and unyielding courage—a man who dared to stand against the tide of hate with love. In this episode, we dive into the life of Dr. King like never before, exploring the struggles he faced, the dreams that kept him going, and the seismic impact he made on the world. Was he a revolutionary, a peacemaker, or something in between? We'll trace his rise from a young preacher with a calling to the leader of a movement that changed the fabric of America forever. Get ready for a mix of inspiration and intrigue as we uncover lesser-known stories about Dr. King: his moments of doubt, his visionary strategies, and how he balanced the weight of a movement on his shoulders. We'll also take a fresh look at the "I Have a Dream" speech—how it almost didn't happen and why it still resonates today. Tune in for a thrilling celebration of a man who dreamed big, fought harder, and left us with a blueprint for a better tomorrow. It's Dr. King as you've never seen him before—real, raw, and deeply human. Highlights: 00:58= INTRO 01:06= MICHAEL KING JR'S BIRTH. 01:38= HIS FATHER, MICHAEL KING SR. 01:54= HIS MOTHER, ALBERTA WILLIAMS. 04:20= MICHAEL KING SR CHANGES HIS NAME TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR & HIS SON'S NAME TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 06:44= MARTIN ATTENDS THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY'S LABORATORY SCHOOL. 07:02= THE YOUNGEST ASSISTANT MANAGER AT THE ATLANTA JOURNAL. 07:11= ATTENDS BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. 07:34= JOINS THE DEBATE TEAM. 08:43= ATTENDS MOREHOUSE COLLEGE. 10:01= GRADUATES WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FROM MOREHOUSE COLLEGE. 11:09= ATTENDS CROZER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 12:50= GRADUATES WITH A BACHELOR OF DIVINITY FROM CROZER AND BEGINS HIS DOCTORAL STUDIES AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY .     13:41= MEETS CORETTA SCOTT. 14:49= THE COUPLE MARRY. 15:21= THEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN. 16:00= THE PULPIT OF DEXTER AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH IN MONTGOMERY, AL. 16:25= CLAUDETTE COLVIN 16:54= PHD FROM BOSTON UNIVERSITY. 17:03= ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON A CITY BUS. 17:17= THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT IS BORN. 18:19= NOVEMBER 1956 THE SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST SEGREGATION ON PUBLIC BUSES. 18:46= MARTIN FOUNDS THE SCLC. 19:16= MARTIN RETURNS TO ATLANTA AND CO-PASTOR'S THE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH WITH HIS FATHER. 19:54= ARRESTED DURING AN ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT SIT-IN AT RICH'S DEPARTMENT STORE. 20:31=THE BIRMINGHAM CAMPAIGN. 21:25= THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC AND HIS "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH. 22:54= THE MARCH MAKES SPECIFIC DEMANDS. 23:35= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. 24:20= MARTIN RECEIVES THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. 26:20= HE DENOUNCES THE VIETNAM WAR. 27:10= HIS POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN. 27:39= SUPPORTS THE MEMPHIS SANITATION WORKER'S STRIKE. 27:58= DELIVERS HIS "I'VE BEEN TO THE MOUNTAINTOP" SPEECH 28:15= MARTIN IS SHOT AT THE LORRAINE MOTEL IN MEMPHIS, TN. 28:59= RUSHED TO ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY. 29:08= DIES AT ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL. 29:40= RIOTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. 30:15= SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY GIVES HIS SPEECH, "ON THE MINDLESS MENACE OF VIOLENCE". 30:25= THE MEMPHIS SANITATION WORKER'S STRIKE IS SETTLED. 30:43= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT & THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT. 30:55= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968. 31:29= 7 ½ HOUR FUNERAL FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 35:20= LAID TO REST IN SOUTH-VIEW CEMENTERY IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 36:02= JAMES EARL RAY IS CAPTURED. 36:24= JAMES EAR RAY RECANTS HIS CONFESSION. 36:40= JAMES EARL RAY IS SENTENCED. 36:53= JAMES EARL RAY DIES. 37:00= MARTIN'S REMAINS ARE MOVED TO THE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 37:48= CORETTA SCOTT KING JOINS HIM UPON HER DEATH. 37:55= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Martin Luther King Jr. – Biography - NobelPrize.org Martin Luther King, Jr. | Biography, Speeches, Facts, & Assassination | Britannica Martin Luther King, Jr. | About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Introduction | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Martin Luther King Jr. ‑ Biography, Quotes & Legacy | HISTORY Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the United States Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service | AmeriCorps Major King Events Chronology: 1929-1968 | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service | AmeriCorps Remarks on Signing the King Holiday and Service Act of 1994 | The American Presidency Project The King Center | The Center for Nonviolent Social Change N.H.'s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Didn't Happen Without A Fight | New Hampshire Public Radio List of African-American holidays - Wikipedia Timeline - Martin Luther King, Jr. - Research Guides at Louisiana State University Boston University | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute About | Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. About Dr. King | Martin Luther King Center Martin Luther King, Jr. | Timeline | Britannica Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery Bus Boycott, civil rights movement, segregation, nonviolent protest On Apr 12, 1963: Bull Connor Orders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dozens More Civil Rights Marchers Violently Arrested in Birmingham Birmingham Campaign | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Bull Connor, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Labor Movement | AFL-CIO Connor, Theophilus Eugene "Bull" | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement -- History & Timeline, 1963 (Jan-June) Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.] Martin Luther King Jr. is jailed in Birmingham | April 12, 1963 | HISTORY Birmingham Campaign of 1963 - Encyclopedia of Alabama Bending Toward Justice: April 1963 - Alabama News Center The Big Six Organizers Of The March On Washington: Where Are They Now? | HuffPost Voices The 'Big Six' Organizers of the Civil Rights Movement Important Activist and Leaders – African American Civil Rights Movement The Big Six Of The Civil Rights Movement - WorldAtlas The 1963 March on Washington | NAACP March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Transcript of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech : NPR March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom The March on Washington: Photos From an Epic Civil Rights Event March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (U.S. National Park Service) 50th Anniversary of March on Washington & "I Have a Dream" Speech - U.S. Embassy in   The Czech Republic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963, MLK - Wesleyan University Martin Luther King Jr. – Facts - NobelPrize.org Nobel Peace Prize | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Today in History: Dr. Martin Luther King Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 60 Years Ago | Defender Services Office - Training Division Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Nobel Prize - Civil Rights Digital Library 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. received Nobel Peace Prize - Mississippi Today National Civil Rights Museum | At the Lorraine Motel The Famous Lorraine Motel Tennessee: The Lorraine Motel (U.S. National Park Service) National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel – US Civil Rights Trail The Lorraine Motel and Martin Luther King | The New Yorker Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute King's Assassination: A Timeline | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

Date: January 7, 2026 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #44: "The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this thrilling episode, we journey into the life of Norbert Rillieux, the unsung genius who revolutionized sugar refining and forever changed the world of industrial evaporation. Born in New Orleans in 1806, this "quadroon libre" defied the odds, blending his lineage of French aristocracy and free Black heritage to become one of history's most important inventors. Norbert's journey takes him from the vibrant streets of New Orleans to the esteemed École Centrale in Paris, where his brilliance in engineering and mechanics began to shine. But it's his return to Louisiana that sets the stage for a sugar industry breakthrough. Discover how Norbert's invention—the multiple-effect evaporator under vacuum—not only transformed sugar from a luxury to a daily staple but also safeguarded the lives of countless workers. Tune in to explore the intricate relationships, rivalries, and innovations that marked Rillieux's life. We'll uncover how his patented invention earned him worldwide recognition and wealth, and why his legacy continues to sweeten our lives today. From sugarcane to sugar beets, from New Orleans to Paris, this episode celebrates the remarkable story of Norbert Rillieux—a name you'll never forget after this tale of innovation, resilience, and legacy. Highlights: 01:10= INTRO 01:29= NORBERT RILLIEUX'S BIRTH IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. 01:41= FREE PERSON OF COLOR. 01:48= HIS FATHER VINCENT RILLIEUX. 01:55= HIS MOTHER CONSTANCE VIVANT. 03:09= HIS SIBLINGS. 04:09= STUDENT AT ECOLE CENTRALE IN PARIS. 04:44= INSTRUCTOR AT ECOLE CENTRALE IN PARIS. 05:25= REFINING SUGAR INTO CRYSTALLIZED GRANULES. 06:55= RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS, LA 07:50= MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATOR UNDER VACUUM. 07:57= US PATENT FOR HIS INVENTION. 08:36= THE SUGAR TRAIN.                                        09:42= MRYTLE GROVE PLANTATION INSTALLATION. 09:45= BELLECHASSE PLANTATION INSTALLATION. 10:05= MERRICK & TOWNE IN PHILADELPHIA OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT INVENTION SYSTEMS. 10:47= INVENTION ADOPTED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. 11:01= INVENTION IS USED IN PRODUCTION OF OTHER GOODS. 11:48= RETURNS TO PARIS, FRANCE. 12:25= LEARNS EGYPTOLOGY. 13:03= SUGAR BEETS SUGAR REFINING. 13:03= INVENTOR USED FOR SUGAR BEETS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. 13:49= LOSES HIS PATENT. 13:59= NORBERT RILLIEUX PASSES AWAY. 14:08= BURIED IN PARIS CEMETERY. 14:21= WIFE, EMILY CUCKOW PASSES AWAY. 14:45= ACCOLADES. 19:17= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Norbert Rillieux - American Chemical Society (acs.org) Norbert Rillieux - Wikipedia NIHF Inductee Robert Rillieux Invented Refining Sugar NIHF Inductee Robert Rillieux Invented Refining Sugar The free man of color whose invention revolutionized the sugar industry | The Historic New Orleans Collection (hnoc.org) Norbert Rillieux - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Black History – Norbert Rillieux (chefsville.org) Norbert Rillieux: African American Inventor (myblackhistory.net)  (revisit before creating essay) *** Norbert Rillieux | The Engines of Our Ingenuity (uh.edu) How Sweet it Is … Norbert Rillieux, Sugar Savant (entergynewsroom.com) Norbert Rillieux (1806-1894) • (blackpast.org) Norbert Rillieux, Engineer, and Inventor born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) Happy Birthday, Norbert Rillieux | COMSOL Blog Norbert Rillieux - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Black Inventor Named to Hall of Fame | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com)  

Date: December 24, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #43. The Purr That Took the World by Storm: The Life of Eartha Kitt Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Celebrate the fearless brilliance of Eartha Kitt. An African American icon whose voice, artistry, and activism left a lasting impact on music, film, and culture. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we explore Eartha Kitt's journey from humble beginnings to international stardom—spanning jazz, cabaret, Broadway, film, and television. Known for breaking barriers in classic Hollywood, redefining bold female voices, and speaking truth to power during the civil rights era, Kitt exemplified Black excellence and uncompromising authenticity. From her unforgettable Catwoman legacy to her influence as a fashion and cultural icon, this episode highlights why her impact still resonates today. Tune in to honor a trailblazer who reshaped entertainment and activism for generations to come. Listen now on the Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons podcast. Available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧✨👑 #EarthaKitt #LegacyMakersPodcast #BlackIcons #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackExcellence #WomenInHistory #CulturalLegacy #ClassicHollywood #BoldVoices #PodcastEpisode Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:05- EPILOGUE. 01:30- EARTHA KITT'S BIRTH. 01:46- HER MOTHER. 01:51- HER FATHER, UNKNOWN. 02:12- METROPOLITAN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. 02:21- KATHERINE DUNHAM COMPANY. 03:28- DR. FAUSTUS. 03:52- NEW FACES OF 1952. 04:14- SANTA BABY.   07:52- NEW FACES. 04:58- MRS. PATTERSON. 05:10- AUTOBIOGRAPHY, THURSDAY'S CHILD. 05:37- STAGE AND SCREEN. 06:09- MARRIES JOHN WILLIAM MCDONALD. 06:20- RECEIVES HER STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. 06:36- THE COUPLE WELCOME THEIR DAUGHTER, KITT MCDONALD. 06:52- THE COUPLE DIVORCE. 07:13- THE CIRCLE STAR THEATER IN SAN CARLOS, CA. 07:31- KITTSVILLE YOUTH FOUNDATION. 07:46- REBELS WITH A CAUSE. 08:39- CATWOMAN. 09:06- TINA MARA, THE CONTORTIONIST. 09:17- THE WHITE HOUSE LUNCHEON. 09:46- BLACKLISTED. 10:19- FORD'S THEATER RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE. 10:47- THE GOOD OLD DAYS. 11:08- TIMBUKTU! 11:21- TONY AWARD NOMINATION FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL. 11:29- CERTIFIED GOLD RECORD. 12:07- BENEFITS PERFORMANCES. 12:32- HER DAUGHTER KITT MCDONALD MARRIES CHARLES LAWRENCE SHAPIRO. 12:42- MOVIES, TV AND VOICE ACTING. 15:10- AN ANNIE AWARD. 15:56- TWO EMMY AWARDS. 16:26- MAC COSMETIC'S SMOKE SIGNALS COLLECTION. 16:38- TWO MORE ANNIE AWARDS. 16:49- EARTHA KITT PASSES AWAY. 17:40- ACCOLADES. 18:13- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Eartha Kitt - Wikipedia Eartha Kitt | Biography, Songs, Catwoman, & Facts | Britannica Eartha Kitt | Spotify Eartha Kitt - Catwoman, Santa Baby & Songs Eartha Kitt's life was scarred by her failure to learn the identity of her white father, says daughter | Music | The Guardian Eartha Kitt's Daughter Recalls Hollywood Legend's Journey South Carolina Superheroes: Eartha Kitt | South Carolina State Museum Eartha Kitt - Hollywood Walk of Fame 'We had to eat whatever we could dig out of the ground': How Eartha Kitt rose from 'extreme poverty' to superstardom Introduction - Eartha Kitt: Topics in Chronicling America - Research Guides at Library of Congress Eartha Kitt: She Growls, She Purrs | Psychology Today The Enduring Legacy of Eartha Kitt, a Subversive Icon Targeted by the CIA Oxford American | Eartha Kitt, Coming Home Eartha Kitt Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs Eartha Kitt: African American Singer Eartha Kitt Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... | AllMusic Eartha Kitt music, videos, stats, and photos | Last.fm About - Eartha Kitt - The Westport Library Resource Guides at The Westport Library Eartha Kitt - More Than Our Childhoods Eartha Kitt, singer, actor and activist | Europeana Biography - Eartha Kitt, 1927-2008: Singer, Actress and 'Catwoman' (VOA Special English 2009-06-04) Home Depot and Eartha Kitt — UUMC Eartha Kitt - South Carolina African American History Calendar Eartha Kitt, Singer With a Come-Hither Persona, Dies at 81 - The New York Times Award-Winning Entertainer Eartha Kitt Dies At 81 | SDPB Eartha Kitt: From small town to international stages Eartha Kitt | Disney Wiki | Fandom Eartha Kitt (Author of I'm Still Here) Eartha Kitt's daughter reveals what her mother taught her about race The New York Public Library The life and times of Eartha Kitt, a true American hero Eartha Kitt: Singer and actress with a difficult reputation who was described as 'the most exciting woman on earth' | The Independent | The Independent Singer, Performer Eartha Kitt Dies at 81 | PBS News Eartha Kitt Biography: Eartha Kitt - Breakfast at Dominique's Eartha Kitt | Encyclopedia.com Eartha Kitt, 1927-2008: Singer, Actress and 'Catwoman' Remembering Eartha Kitt: The Iconic Singer and Actress's Legacy Lives On | by System Ent Corp | Medium Cozy Things To Do In December - by Kristen Garaffo The Jazz Intersection - November 30, 2025 | KPFA Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi on life lessons from Liza Minnelli, Linda Evangelista and Eartha Kitt - The Globe and Mail Eartha Kitt | Disney Fanon Wiki | Fandom Eartha Kitt: The Best of Eartha Kitt – Proper Music Award-Winning Entertainer Eartha Kitt Dies At 81 : NPR That Bad Eartha - Wikipedia 30 Of The Best Christmas Songs You Still Hear While Shopping - That Eric Alper ‎Eartha Kitt Movies and Shows - Apple TV Eartha Kitt | Voice Actors from the world Wikia | Fandom Eartha Kitt - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Who was Eartha Kitt, and why was she smeared by the CIA?

Date: December 10, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #42. The Light That Never Fades: The Life of Lewis H. Latimer Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Lewis H. Latimer helped light the world. Yet his name is often left in the dark. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we shine a spotlight on the African American inventor, engineer, and patent pioneer, whose work improved the light bulb and made electric lighting practical for everyday life. Discover Lewis Latimer's journey from the son of former slaves to a trailblazing figure in technology, electrical engineering, and innovation history. We explore his contributions to both Alexander Graham Bell's team and Thomas Edison's team, as well as his leadership in patent law, his writing, and his lasting legacy in modern STEM fields. Join us as we celebrate this overlooked hero of Black history and American progress. 🎧Listen now and share his story, because this isn't just history. It's legacy! 💡✨ Celebrate Lewis H. Latimer's brilliance — streaming everywhere you get your podcasts! 🎙️🔌 #LewisLatimer #LegacyMakersPodcast #BlackInventors #BlackHistory #STEMHistory #MakeHistoryLouder Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:03- LEWIS H. LATIMER'S BIRTH. 01:16- HIS PARENTS (GEORGE AND REBECCA LATIMER). 03:44- ENLISTES IN THE UNION NAVY. 04:46- DISCHARGED FROM THE UNION NAVY. 04:57- CROSBY, HALSTEAD & GOULD PATENT LAW FIRM. 06:28- MARRIES MARY WILSON. 07:03- GRANTED HIS FIRST US PATENT #147, 363 FOR AN IMPROVED WATER CLOSET FOR RAILROAD CARS. 07:31- ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL'S PATENT LAW FIRM.   07:52- HIRAM MAXIM'S US ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY. 09:10- GRANTED US PATENT# 247, 097 FOR THE ELECTRIC LAMP. 09:34- TEACHES IN ENGLAND FOR THE HIRAM MAXIM'S US ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY. 09:54- GRANTED US PATENT# 252, 386 FOR PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING CARBONS. 10:59- GRANTED US PATENT# 255, 212 FOR A SUPPORTER OF ELECTRIC LAMPS. 11:40- LEWIS AND MARY WELCOME THEIR FIRST DAUGHTER, EMMA JEANETTE. 12:03- EMMA JEANETTE MARRIES GERALD FITZHERBERT NORMAN, THE VERY FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER IN THE NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. 12:55- THE EDISON ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. 13:11- TRANSLATES DOCUMENTS INTO FRENCH AND GERMAN. 13:31- GRANTED THE US PATENT# 334, 078 FOR AN APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND DISINFECTING AIR. 13:48- SUPERVISOR OF THE PUBLIC LIGHTING INSTALLATION IN MULTIPLE CITIES. 13:59- LEWIS PUBLISHES HIS BOOK, INCANDESCENT ELECTRIC LIGHTING. 14:10- THE COUPLE WELCOME THEIR 2ND DAUGHTER, LOUISE REBECCA. 15:10- THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. 16:05- ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. 16:30- TEACHES COURSES TO IMMIGRANTS. 16:57- GRANTED THE US PATENT# 557, 076 FOR THE LOCKING RACK FOR HATS, COATS, AND UMBRELLAS. 17:36- THE FAMILY MOVES TO QUEENS, NY. 18:00- GRANTED US PATENT# 781, 890 FOR THE BOOK SUPPORTER. 19:01- GRANTED THE US PATENT# 968, 787 FOR A LAMP FIXTURE. 19:44- BECOMES THE VERY FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN INDUCTED INTO THE EDISON PIONEERS. 20:06- LEWIS' WIFE MARY PASSES AWAY. 20:19- HIS DAUGHTERS PUBLISHES HIS BOOK OF POETRY, POEMS OF LOVE AND LIFE. 20:36- LEWIS PASSES AWAY. 20:51- ACCOLADES. 21:31- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Thomas Edison │ The National Inventors Hall of Fame Lewis Howard Latimer - Wikipedia Lewis Howard Latimer Biography — Lewis Latimer House Lewis Latimer │ The National Inventors Hall of Fame Innovative Lives: Lewis Latimer (1848-1928): Renaissance Man | Lemelson (si.edu) "Lewis Howard Latimer" (bridgew.edu) Hidden Voices: Lewis H. Latimer Lights the Way (nyc.gov) Lewis Howard Latimer: Biography, Inventor, Draftsman Black History Month: Lewis H. Latimer - Southeastern Railway Museum (train-museum.org) Lewis Latimer House - Historic House Trust of New York City Lewis H. Latimer | 28 Days of Black Excellence - VocalEssence Meet Lewis Latimer, who made the light bulb longer lasting | Michael Coard • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com) Lewis Latimer | Lemelson (mit.edu) Lewis Howard Latimer: Inventor & Patent Draftsman – Fall River Historical Society Lewis Latimer - Engineering and Technology History Wiki (ethw.org) Blueprint for Change: The Life and Times of Lewis H. Latimer (rutgers.edu) Lewis H. Latimer, African American Inventor – Bridgeport History Center (bportlibrary.org) Lewis H Latimer House Highlights : NYC Parks (nycgovparks.org) Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments - IEEE Spectrum Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928) | BlackPast.org Lewis Latimer House Bringing light for all | USPTO Lewis H. Latimer | The Telecommunications History Group, Inc. (telcomhistory.org) A New York City Museum Shines a Spotlight on Inventor Lewis Latimer's Legacy | National Trust for Historic Preservation (savingplaces.org) Lewis H. Latimer House - Queens Name Explorer (urbanarchive.org) How much truth is there to the claim that Lewis Latimer created the light bulb? : r/AskHistorians (reddit.com) Lewis Latimer: Contributing to a Brighter World | SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention Meet Lewis Howard Latimer, The Man Behind Thomas Edison (mistersparky.com) Biography of Lewis Latimer, Noted Black Inventor (thoughtco.com) jdprecisionplumbing.com/lewis-h-latimer-a-pioneer-of-modern-plumbing/ MAAP | Place Detail: Lewis H. Latimer (columbia.edu) Home of Inventor Lewis H. Latimer Reopens for Juneteenth After Renovation - Untapped New York (untappedcities.com) The Lewis H. 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Date: November 26, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #41. Freedom's Ledger: The Story of George and Rebecca Latimer Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Discover the powerful story of George and Rebecca Latimer, the courageous freedom seekers whose escape from slavery ignited one of the most important legal battles in African American history. In this episode of Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, we explore how the Latimer's fight inspired the landmark Massachusetts Personal Liberty Act of 1843, a pivotal victory for abolitionism, civil rights, and the protection of freedom seekers in the North. Through their resilience, George and Rebecca Latimer helped reshape public opinion, strengthen anti-slavery activism, and challenge the reach of the Fugitive Slave Law long before the Civil War. Join us as we dive into the legal, social, and political ripple effects of the Latimer's case, and why their legacy still matters for conversations about justice, Black resilience, and American history today. #GeorgeAndRebeccaLatimer #BlackHistory #SlaveryInAmerica #LatimerLaw #19thCenturyHistory Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:03- GEORGE LATIMER'S BIRTH IN VIRGINIA. 01:22- HIS MOTHER MARGARET OLMSTED. 01:30- HER FATHER MITCHELL LATIMER. 01:43- EDWARD MALLERY. 02:08- HIRED OUT TO MANY MASTERS. 03:44- SOLD TO JAMES B. GRAY. 04:24- REBECCA LATIMER'S BIRTH IN VIRGINIA. 04:36- GEORGE AND REBECCA MARRY. 05:01- THEY FLEE.   06:07- ARRIVE IN BOSTON. 06:18- GEORGE IS RECOGNIZED. 06:26- GRAY ARRIVES IN BOSTON. 06:33- GEORGE IS ARRESTED., 07:10- REBECCA HIDES OUT. 07:19- THE LATIMER COMMITTEE. 07:37- THE LIBERATOR, NEWSPAPER. 07:45- CHIEF JUSTICE LEMUEL SHAW ORDERS GEORGE'S RETURN TO VIRGINIA. 08:18- WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. 08:43- ABOLITIONISTS PURCHASE GEORGE'S FREEDOM. 09:28- CHIEF JUSTICE LEMUEL SHAW CONFIRMS GEORGE'S MANUMISSION. 09:37- REBECCA GIVES BIRTH. 09:45- MASSACHUSETTS PERSONAL LIBERTY ACT OF 1843, AKA THE LATIMER LAW. 10:06- THE DRED SCOTT CASE. 10:35- GEORGE GAINS EMPLOYMENT. 10:03- THE COUPLE HAVE THREE MORE CHILDREN. 11:38- GEORGE IS IMPRISONED. 12:20- GEORGE IS RELEASED FROM PRISON. 12:50- GEORGE AND REBECCA DIVORCE. 12:59- REBECCA REMARRIES, THEN DIVORCES A SECOND TIME. 13:24- THE LATIMER SONS JOIN THE UNION. 13:49- GEORGE REMARRIES. 14:10- GEORGE PASSES AWAY. 14:27- REBECCA PASSES AWAY. 14:42- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: George Latimer (escaped slave) - Wikipedia "Can This Flesh Belong to Any Man...?": George and Rebecca Latimer's Flight to Freedom (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Nov. 21, 1842: George Latimer Freed In Boston - Zinn Education Project (zinnedproject.org) The George Latimer Case (rutgers.edu) County Executive George Latimer Honors 'Trailblazers' as part of Black History Month Celebration (westchestergov.com) George Latimer's Bigotry And Islamophobia Exposed: Muslim, Jewish, And Progressive Groups Demand Accountability (blackwestchester.com) County Executive George Latimer Statement on Black History Month 2022 (westchestergov.com) CE George Latimer Unveils African American Sign at Cemetery in Rye (youtube.com) Slave or Free? White or Black? The Representation of George Latimer (researchgate.net) Freedom Seekers at the Leverett Street Jail: Polly Ann Bates, Eliza Small, and George Latimer – The West End Museum George Latimer (escaped slave) Facts for Kids (kiddle.co) Anniversary of George Latimer's Freedom from slavery | Oregon Education Association Latimer, George – Underground Railroad Online Handbook (dickinson.edu) George W. Latimer (1819-1896) Part Three (substack.com) MeghanReddingClassProject - AmLegalHist - TWiki (columbia.edu) The George Latimer Case Notes (rutgers.edu) myemail.constantcontact.com/Short-Story-of-the-Week---George-and-Rebecca-Latimer.html?soid=1110759834579&aid=pORMh1HiSXw George W. Latimer (1819-1896) Part One (substack.com) American Experience | One Slave Makes a Difference | Season 1 | PBS George Latimer: A Cause Célèbre - Kentake Page George Latimer | Ordinary Philosophy George W Latimer (1819-1896) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree West End's Underground Railroad Stop Played Key Role in Anti-Slavery Movement – The West End Museum The George Latimer Case / SamePassage Faneuil Hall, the Underground Railroad, and the Boston Vigilance Committees (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Date: November 12, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #40: The Skyward Legacy of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Strap in as we launch into the exhilarating life of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., a man who defied gravity and history alike. Born in a time when the odds were stacked sky-high, Daniel soared to become the first African American four-star general, carving a path as bold as the jet engines he loved. In this episode, we'll trace Daniel's journey from humble beginnings in the segregated South to the Tuskegee Airmen, where he sharpened his skills and unflinching courage in the cockpit. But his story is more than flight hours and dogfights. It's a tale of relentless tenacity, patriotism, and humor as sharp as his flying maneuvers. Whether he was diffusing high-stakes Cold War tensions in North Korea or blazing through the skies in combat, Daniel's fearless spirit made history—and rewrote the rules of who could sit at the top. Prepare for an inspiring dive into the mind of a pilot who wasn't just fighting wars but barriers too. With a touch of swagger and a heart as big as his wingspan, General James Jr left behind a legacy that lifts us all, skyward. Join us for a fast-paced, high-altitude journey through a life that proves the sky isn't the limit—it's just the beginning. Highlights: 01:00= EPILOGUE. 01:05= DANIEL "CHAPPIE" JAMES JR'S BIRTH. 01:48= HIS FATHER DANIEL JAMES SR. 02:00= HIS MOTHER LILLIE ANNA BROWN JAMES. 02:45= GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL. 02:50= ATTENDS THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. 03:10= ATTENDS THE CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM. 03:20= MARRIES WIFE DOROTHY WATKINS. 03:29= THE COUPLE HAVE THREE CHILDREN. 03:43= ENLISTS IN THE AVIATION CADET PROGRAM. 04:07= RECEIVES HIS PILOT WINGS AND PROMOTED TO 2ND LIEUTENANT. 04:50= PROMOTED TO 1ST LIEUTENANT. 05:00= FLIGHT LEADER WITH THE 12TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON.                                                05:21= JOINS THE 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON. 05:40= AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. 05:55= PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN. 06:10= THE BADGE OF TUSKEGEE. 06:37= RECEIVES THE YOUNG MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. 07:03= SERVES AS DEPUTY COMMANDER OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 81ST TACTICAL FIGHTER WING. 07:49= PROMOTED TO MAJOR. 08:50= PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL. 09:22= PROMOTED TO COLONEL. 10:01= DEPUTY COMMANDER OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 8TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING. 10:37= NAMED WING VICE COMMANDER. 10:40= BOLO MIG SWEEP MISSION. 11:14= NAMED FLORIDA'S OUTSTANDING AMERICAN OF THE YEAR. 11:33= PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL. 11:52= DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS. 12:25= PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL. 13:20= PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL. 14:23= PROMOTED TO 4-STAR GENERAL. 14:40= COMMANDS NORAD & ADCOM. 15:10= RETIRES FROM THE US AIR FORCE. 15:29= PASSES AWAY. 15:50= LAID TO REST AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 16:05= HIS WIFE DOROTHY IS BURIED BESIDE HIM. 16:11= PENSACOLA DEDICATES A STATE OFFICE BUILDING IN HIS NAME. 16:23= HIS CHILDHOME IS TRANSFORMED INTO THE GENERAL DANIEL CHAPPIE JAMES JR MUSEUM AND FLIGHT ACADEMY. 16:44= PENSACOLA BAY BRIDGE RENAMED IN HIS HONOR 16:55= HIS SON LIEUTENANT GENERAL DANIEL JAMES III. 17:29= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Daniel James Jr. - Wikipedia GENERAL DANIEL JAMES JR. > Air Force > Biography Display Air Force's Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. Was 1st Black 4-Star General > U.S. Department of Defense > Story Black History Month Trailblazer: General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. > Pacific Air Forces > Article Display Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | City of Pensacola, Florida Official Website Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | National Aviation Hall of Fame ABOUT CHAPPIE | Chappie James Museum Gen. Chappie James Jr. rose to fame as first Black four-star general Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | National Air and Space Museum

Date: October 29, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #39. The Indomitable Mary Seacole Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Discover the incredible story of Mary Seacole — the Jamaican-born nurse, healer, and humanitarian who broke barriers during the Crimean War. Long overshadowed by Florence Nightingale, Seacole's courage, compassion, and medical innovation made her a true pioneer of nursing and a hero of Black history. In this episode, we explore her Caribbean heritage, her fight against prejudice in Victorian Britain, and her lasting cultural legacy in British and Jamaican history. Join us as we celebrate one of history's most inspirational women, whose story continues to shape medical history and inspire generations around the world. #MarySeacole #BlackHistory #NursingPioneers #CrimeanWar #HerStory Highlights: 00:56- INTRO.  01:00- EPILOGUE. 01:53- MARY JANE GRANT'S BIRTH AT BLUNDELL HALL. 02:09- HER MOTHER MRS. GRANT "THE DOCTRESS". 02:20- HER FATHER JAMES GRANT. 03:17- AT 16 YEARS OLD SHE TRAVELS TO LONDON. 04:21- RETURNS TO JAMAICA AND HELPS HER MOTHER RUN BLUNDELL HALL. 04:26- BRITISH ARMY HOSPITAL. 04:34- MARRIES EDWIN HORATIO HAMILTON SEACOLE. BECOMING MRS. MARY SEACOLE. 05:10- BLUNDELL HALL BURNS DOWN. 05:20- NEW BLUNDELL HALL.   05:27- HER HUSBAND EDWIN DIES AND HER MOTHER DIES. 05:46- OWNER OF NEW BLUNDELL HALL. 05:55- CHOLERA EPIDEMIC IN JAMAICA. 06:28- CHOLERA EPIDEMIC IN PANAMA. 07:11- OWNS A WOMEN-ONLY HOTEL IN PANAMA. 07:19- YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC IN JAMAICA. 07:53- CRIMEAN WAR. 08:35- SAILS FROM PANAMA TO ENGLAND. 09:11- BOARDS THE HOLLANDER. 09:46- BALACLAVA, THE BRITISH BASE IN CRIMEA. 09:56- THE BRITISH HOTEL. 11:46- "MOTHER SEACOLE". 11:56- SEVASTOPOL. 13:05- A SEACOLE FUND. 13:27- 200-PAGE AUTOBIOGRAPHY, TITLED, THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF MRS. SEACOLE IN MANY LANDS. THE FIRST AUTOBIOGRAPHY PUBLISHED BY A BLACK WOMAN IN BRITAIN. 14:09- RETURNS TO JAMAICA. 14:26- PURCHASES LAND IN JAMAICA. 14:41- RETURNS TO LONDON TO LIVE. 14:51- MARBLE BUST. 15:43- MARY SEACOLE PASSES AWAY. 15:40- BURIED AT THE ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY, HARROW ROAD, KENSAL GREEN, LONDON, ENGLAND. 15:48- LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. 16:37- ACCOLADES. 19:23- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Mary Seacole - Wikipedia Read Mary's Story - Mary Seacole Trust, Life, Work & Achievements of Mary Seacole Read Mary's Story - Mary Seacole Trust, Life, Work & Achievements of Mary Seacole Mary Seacole Facts for Kids | National Geographic Kids (natgeokids.com) BBC - History - Historic Figures: Mary Seacole (1805 - 1881) Honoring the Life and Work of Mary Seacole | AORN Mary Seacole | Biography, Facts, Family, & Nursing | Britannica Statuegate - Mary Seacole: Crimean War hero or business opportunist? — The Bristorian 14 extraordinary facts about Mary Seacole (penguin.co.uk) Mary Seacole: Doctress of the Crimean War | London Museum Mary Seacole Trust, Life, Work & Achievements of Mary Seacole Mary Seacole – Florence Nightingale Museum London (florence-nightingale.co.uk) Mary Seacole: Life, Facts, Legacy, Contribution To Nursing | HistoryExtra Famous Victorians: Mary Seacole - BBC Teach Mary Seacole Mary Seacole (1805-1881) | The National Library of Jamaica (nlj.gov.jm) Celebrating Black History Month Honoree Mary Seacole - College of Nursing (pvamu.edu) Mary Seacole: self taught nurse and heroine of the Crimean War - PubMed (nih.gov) Mary Seacole programme – Leadership Academy Mary Seacole | Nursed British soldiers during the Crimean War | New Scientist Mary Seacole | Research Starters | EBSCO Research 2020-09-18 Flashback Friday - Mary Seacole: One War, Two Narratives • UVA School of Nursing (virginia.edu) Mary Seacole - Black History Month 2025 Mary Seacole – Pioneering Nurse and Adventurer (frontiersin.org) Mary Seacole - Human Technopole Mary Seacole (1805–1881), Crimean War Memoirist - Working Nurse Mary Seacole: Myths in the Making of the Nursing Profession — The Nightingale Society Mary Seacole Research Centre (dmu.ac.uk) Black History Month - Mary Seacole | St Oswald's Hospice (stoswaldsuk.org) Mary Seacole and the Crimean War | National Army Museum (nam.ac.uk) Mary Seacole by Albert Charles Challen - National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk) Mary Seacole - The National Archives Mary Seacole | Nurse | Blue Plaques | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk) Mary Seacole by Albert Charles Challen - National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk) Mary Seacole and claims of evidence‐based practice and global influence - PMC (nih.gov) The Story of Mary Seacole - Mary Seacole Memorial Association (MSMA) Mary Seacole - Crimea War Nurse | Black Heroes Foundation Historian Helen Rappaport's Quest to Unravel the Secrets of British Jamaican Nurse Mary Seacole (smithsonianmag.com) Who was Mary Seacole? | The Unforgotten | Young Vic website Day 2: Mary Seacole - The British-Jamaican Nurse Who Defied… - Black History Buff (steady.page) Meet Mary Seacole – Florence Nightingale Museum London (florence-nightingale.co.uk) Mary Seacole — What'shername (whatshernamepodcast.com) Mary Seacole (uvu.edu) Mary Seacole, Nurse, and Abolitionist born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) How much has changed since Mary Seacole? I Royal College of Nursing | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk) Mary Seacole - More Than Our Childhoods Mary Seacole: wartime hospital nurse & diversity pioneer | Healthcare Digital (healthcare-digital.com) THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF MARY SEACOLE IN MANY LANDS — Immortal Perfumes Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole and the Crimean War - History Heroes Mary Seacole | Biography for kids | Strong Women | Lottie Black History Month: Mary Seacole - History Off The Page Mary Seacole – History @ Bham Mary Seacole - Person - National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk) Mary Seacole (victorianweb.org) Mary Seacole : London Remembers, Aiming to capture all memorials in London A brief bio of Mary Seacole for teachers – Mary Seacole Mary Seacole – National Geographic Education Blog Black History Month: Mary Seacole | Forces Employment Charity Mary Seacole (unsunghistorypodcast.com) 242 Mary Seacole Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images Mary Seacole: Caring for the Wounded – Jamaica Information Service (jis.gov.jm) Mary Seacole. Led the British Hotel to treat soldiers… | by Joanna Seltzer Uribe | Nurses You Should Know | Medium Black History Month: Mary Seacole, indomitable woman traveller and nursing pioneer | The Fawcett Society Mary Seacole and Victorian attitudes to race – Students as Researchers (lboro.ac.uk) Ten Things To Know About Mary Seacole - London Guided Walks Her-Story, Then: Mary Seacole | WAMC Mary Seacole (Life And Times) – Ron Ramdin The adventurous life of Mary Seacole | News | Jamaica Gleaner (jamaica-gleaner.com) Mary Seacole - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Mary Seacole's legacy recognised and celebrated at the NMC - The Nursing and Midwifery Council Black British History: Mary Seacole | OUPblog Mary Seacole - Recollections Blog Storytime: Mary Seacole - Adeptales Mary Seacole: The Other Florence Nightingale (allthatsinteresting.com) Mary Seacole – a brief biography - Rupert Colley The Wonderful (and Lifesaving) Adventures of Mary Seacole — Google Arts & Culture Biography of Mary Seacole, Nurse and War Hero (thoughtco.com) Mary Seacole, Jamaican born Nurse and Adventurer | OSJCT Black History Month Mythbusters: Mary Seacole – Chester Students' Union (chestersu.com) Black British Heroes: Mary Seacole - Exeposé Online (exepose.com) Mary Seacole | Real Life Heroes Wiki | Fandom In Search of Mary Seacole: The Making of a Black Cultural Icon and Humanitarian: Rappaport, Helen: 9781639362745: Amazon.com: Books International Women's Month: The Legacy of Mary Seacole (international-womens-month.co.uk) Mary Seacole | Encyclopedia.com A Brief History of Mary Seacole. 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Date: October 15, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #38. "The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this compelling episode of The Dough of Destiny, we travel back to the 19th century to meet the extraordinary Judy W. Reed, a woman who kneaded more than just dough—she kneaded her way into history. Born in 1826, Judy broke barriers and defied odds to become the first African American woman ever to receive a Unites States patent. Her invention? A revolutionary Dough Kneader and Roller, patented in September 1884, that changed the way bread was made across America. But who was Judy beyond her invention? We follow her courageous journey to her move from Virginia to Washington, D.C. Despite the challenges of her time, Judy's story is one of resilience and quiet brilliance. Yet, like many innovators, her legacy almost faded into obscurity after her passing in 1905. Join us as we uncover the story of this unsung hero who became a pioneer in a world that often refused to acknowledge her worth. Judy W. Reed's story is more than just history—it's a testament to the power of persistence and innovation. Don't miss this compelling episode that will leave you hungry for more! Highlights: 01:00= EPILOGUE 01:26= INTRO 01:33= JUDY'S BIRTH. 05:12= END OF THE CIVIL WAR. 05:53= WASHINGTON, D.C. 07:17= BEGINS TO BAKE. 10:23= DOUGH KNEADER AND ROLLER INVENTION. 12:13= DOUGH KNEADER AND ROLLER INVENTION PATENT REQUEST. 13:03= PATENT APPROVED. 13:13= 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO RECEIVE A US PATENT. 13:21= US PATENT#. 16:44= JUDY'S DEATH. 18:30= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Judy W. Reed (ca. 1826-?) • (blackpast.org) Judy Reed - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Judy W. Reed, Inventor born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) Judy Reed the first black woman to receive a US patent | Viva (vocal.media) Judy W. Reed - Wikipedia Thomas Jennings & Judy Reed - Black Innovators (housefulofnicholes.com) Judy W. Reed – First African American woman to receive patent – African American History Month 2015 #BlackHistoryMonth « Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers!

Date: October 1, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #37. Hailing Frequencies Open: The Extraordinary Journey of Mae Jemison Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Hailing Frequencies Open: The Extraordinary Journey of Mae Jemison ✨ Dr. Mae Carol Jemison made history as the first African American woman in space, but her story goes far beyond her groundbreaking flight aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. In this episode, we dive into her incredible journey; from her early passion for science and medicine, to her work as a NASA astronaut, physician, and advocate for STEM education. We explore how she broke barriers in space exploration, inspired a new generation of women in STEM, and continues to shape the future of science, technology, and innovation. Her legacy is a powerful reminder of resilience, curiosity, and the importance of diversity in discovery. Whether you're interested in African American history, trailblazing scientists, or stories that ignite curiosity, Mae Jemison's path offers lessons for us all. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about courage, exploration, and the drive to reach for the stars. ✨ #MaeCarolJemison #FirstAfricanAmericanWomanInSpace #NASAastronuats#WomenInSTEM Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  03:04- MAE CAROL JEMISON'S BIRTH. 03:12- HER FATHER CHARLIE JEMISON. 03:17- HER MOTHER DOROTHY (GREEN) JEMISON. 03:24- YOUNGEST OF THREE CHILDREN. 03:33- JEMISON FAMILY MOVES TO CHICAGO. 04:12- ADLER PLANETARIUM. 04:48- DANCE. 05:20- MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL.   05:48- INSPIRED BY LIEUTENANT UHURA PLAYED BY NICHELLE NICHOLS. 07:50- GRADUATES FROM MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL AND ENTERS STANFORD UNIVERSITY. 08:53- GRADUATES FROM STANFORD UNIVERSITY. 09:10- ENTERS CORNELL UNIVERSITY. 09:21- FLYING DOCTORS. 10:32- GRADUATES CORNELL UNIVERSITY. 10:44- AREA PEACE CORPS MEDICAL OFFICER. 11:07- CIGNA HEALTH PLANS. 11:30- APPLIES TO NASA. 11:36- THE CHALLENGER DISASTER. 11:44- REAPPLIES TO NASA. 11:59- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN ASTRONAUT. 12:39- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO GO TO SPACE. 13:17- RESIGNS FROM NASA. 13:20- FOUNDS THE JEMISON GROUP. 13:28- STAR TREK EPISODE, "SECOND CHANCES". 13:45- ACCOLADES. 16:16- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Catching Up With Dr. Mae Jemison (startrek.com) African American Lives . Profiles . Mae Jemison | PBS (thirteen.org) Mae Jemison | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wiki | Fandom Peace Corps Online: 2008.10.16: October 16, 2008: Headlines: Figures: COS - Sierra Leone: Staff: Science: Space: DesMoinesRegister.com: To Mae Jemison's way of thinking, a long time has passed since she served as NASA's first science mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 1992, fulfilling a childhood dream Do You Know Mae Jemison? - The Westside Gazette Mae_Jemison.pdf (thrillshare.com) This Day in History: Alabama native Mae Jemison travels to space (kwqc.com) This Day in History: Alabama native Mae Jemison travels to space (fox5vegas.com) Mae Carol Jemison | Biography, Career & Accomplishments - Video | Study.com Mae Jemison - Wikipedia Mae Jemison Biography (womenshistory.org) Former Astronaut Mae C. Jemison - NASA Mae Jemison | Biography, Education, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica Mae Jemison - Perot Museum Mae Jemison: Biography, First Black Female Astronaut, Doctor Mae Carol Jemison - New Mexico Museum of Space History (nmspacemuseum.org) ** use as the main guide** February 13, 2025 - Mae Jamison - National Society of Black Physicists (nsbp.org) Changing the Face of Medicine | Mae C. Jemison (nih.gov) Grade 2 week 3 black history.pdf (csjax.org) Dr. Mae Jemison: A Dancer Among the Stars - Chicago History Museum

Date: September 17, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #36. Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll 🎸✨ Before Elvis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The groundbreaking guitarist, gospel singer, and true Godmother of Rock and Roll. In this episode, we dive into her powerful story: from church stages to international tours, and how her gospel roots shaped the very foundation of rock and roll. We'll explore how Sister Rosetta's blistering electric guitar riffs and fearless stage presence influenced legends like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Tina Turner — yet why her name was almost lost to history. Join us as we celebrate one of the most important, and overlooked, figures in music history, an African American woman pioneer who redefined what it meant to rock. If you love music history storytelling, unsung legends of rock, and the powerful role of women in music, this episode is for you. #SisterRosettaTharpe #GodmotherofRockandRoll #RockandRollHistory #WomenInMusic Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:04- ROSETTA NUBIN'S BIRTH. 01:44- HER MOTHER KATIE BELL NUBIN. 01:57- FOUR YEARS OLD PLAYS THE GUITAR AND SINGS. 03:00- CHICAGO. 03:23- TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST. 03:30- SIX YEARS OLD SOLO DEBUT.   04:01- TRAVELING DUO WITH HER MOTHER. 04:32- MARRIES THOMAS J. THARPE AND ADOPTS HIS NAME. 04:48- DIVORCES THOMAS J. THARPE. 04:52- MOVES TO NYC WITH HER MOTHER. 05:02- COTTON CLUB. 05:22- DECCA RECORDS. 05:57- CARNEIGE HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE. 06:11- PLAYS AN ELECTRIC GUITAR AND RECORDS "THAT'S ALL". 06:36- STRANGE THINGS HAPPENING EVERYDAY. 07:08- MARIE KNIGHT. 07:37- LITTLE RICHARD. 07:58- MARRIES RUSSELL MORRISON. 08:35- 1ST INTERRACIAL DUET AND TOURS WITH THE JORDANAIRES. 08:58- TOURS THE UK. 09:14- THE AMERICAN FOLK, BLUES AND GOSPEL CARAVAN TOUR. 10:07- PRECIOUS MEMORIES. 10:16- GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR BEST GOSPEL SOUL PERFORMANCE. 10:23- STROKE AND AMPUTATED LEG. 10:33- COPENHAGEN. TAKE MY HAND PRECIOUS LORD. 11:09- ROSETTA PASSES AWAY IN PHILADELPHIA. 11:23- BURIED WITHOUT A HEADSTONE AT NORTHWOOD CEMETERY IN PHILADELPHIA. 11:36- ACCOLADES. 14:14- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Forebears: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Godmother Of Rock 'N' Roll : NPR About - Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Westport Library Resource Guides at The Westport Library Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Wikipedia Sister Rosetta Tharpe Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother Of Rock'N'Roll | uDiscover Sister Rosetta Tharpe: A Legacy | Seattle Rep How One Of Music's Biggest Stars Almost Disappeared, And How Her Legacy Was Saved : NPR Tharpe, "Sister Rosetta" - Encyclopedia of Arkansas Rosetta Atkins [Sister Rosetta] Tharpe (1915-1973) | BlackPast.org Sister Tharpe | Pennsylvania Center for the Book Sister Rosetta Tharpe | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Black and Queer Mama of Rock'n'Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Oxford Blue Rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe's legacy remembered Rosetta Tharpe (Nubin) (1915 - 1973) - Genealogy csc-black-history-facts-rosetta-tharpe.pdf Black History 365: Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Communities That Care Coalition Sister Rosetta Tharpe: "The Godmother of Rock 'n Roll" - Produce Like A Pro Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Music Enthusiast – At the junction of rock, blues, R&B, jazz, pop,and soul Rosetta Nubin (1915-1973) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree iFeminist "Didn't It Rain Children" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe live at Newport Jazz Festival, Jul 3, 1964 at Wolfgang's Sister Rosetta Tharpe - 'Didn't it rain, children' - Project Heaven on Earth Flashback: Sister Rosetta Tharpe Stages Wedding at Griffith Stadium 'The Most Elaborate Wedding Ever Staged': Rosetta Tharpe At Griffith Stadium : NPR Flashback: Sister Rosetta Tharpe Stages Public Wedding at D.C.'s Griffith Stadium Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock & Roll — Edinburgh Music Review Sister Rosetta Tharpe Facts | [site:name] | Essence queer, black & blue: sister rosetta tharpe is muva of them all | AFROPUNK Sister Rosetta Tharpe Sister Rosetta Tharpe - TeachRock

Date: September 3, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #35. The Streets of Progress: The Life and Inventions of Charles B. Brooks Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Streets of Progress: The Life and Inventions of Charles B. Brooks Did you know that one of the most important inventions in urban life, the modern street sweeper, was invented by Charles B. Brooks. An African American inventor in the late 19th century? In this episode, we dive into the life and legacy of Charles B. Brooks. Exploring his innovative patents, the challenges African American inventors faced during his time, and how his inventions transformed everyday urban living. From engineering innovations to the fight for recognition in African American history, Charles B. Brooks' story sheds light on the unsung heroes of invention whose contributions still shape our world today. Whether you're passionate about Black history, fascinated by science and technology breakthroughs, or just curious about the origins of the things we take for granted, this episode will leave you inspired. #CharlesBBrooks #EngineeringHistory #BlackHistory #ForgottenInventors #STEM Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:05- CHARLES B. BROOKS' BIRTH IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA. 02:28- RELOCATES TO NEWARK, NJ. 02:35- EMPLOYED AS A PORTER AT THE PULLMAN PALACE CAR COMPANY. 04:06- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "TICKET PUNCH" INVENTION. 04:13- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "TICKET PUNCH" INVENTION. 04:48- HE IMAGES HIS "STREET SWEEPEER" INVENTION. 05:10- HE WORKS ON HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 05:38- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 06:24- FILES FOR US PATENT FOR HIS "DUST-PROOF BAG" INVENTION. 06:50- SWEEPER STREETER PRODUCTION BEGINS IN SCRANTON, PA. 07:18- AWARDED A CONTRACT BY PA STATE GOVERNMENT FOR HIS STREET SWEEPER INVENTION. 07:30- BUFFALO, NY ADOPTS HIS STREET SWEEPER INVENTION. 07:52- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "STREET SWEEPER" INVENTION. 08:06- RECEIVES US PATENT FOR HIS "DUST-PROOF BAG" INVENTION. 08:59- CHARLES' HEALTH BEGINS TO FAIL. 09:22- CHARLES B. BROOKS PASSES AWAY IN NEWARK, NJ. 09:37- BURIED AT THE UNION FIELD CEMETERY IN NEWARK, NJ. 09:45- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Charles Brooks First Patent on Self-Propelled Street Sweeper Charles B. Brooks - Wikipedia Charles B. Brooks (1865-?) | BlackPast.org Charles Brooks: African American Inventor Charles Brooks - The Black Inventor Online Museum ABC7 Unite: 2 Black inventors changed the way we clean clothes and our streets - ABC7 New York Charles B. Brooks Facts for Kids Charles B Brooks (1865-1908) - Find a Grave Memorial Charles B. Brooks Who Invented the Street Sweeper Truck?

Date: August 20, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #34. Lifting as She Climbed: The Unyielding Legacy of Mary Church Terrell Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Lifting as She Climbed: The Unyielding Legacy of Mary Church Terrell What do you get when you cross fierce intellect, linguistic fluency, and an unshakable moral compass? You get Mary Church Terrell. An educator, orator, organizer, and certified barrier-breaker. Born in 1863 amid war and unrest, Mary was destined not only to witness history, but also to write it in bold ink. From mingling with Frederick Douglass at age 17, to publicly outwitting white supremacists in three languages, she didn't just demand a seat at the table. She built new ones. In this episode, we trace Mary's life from the grand porches of Memphis to the picket lines of Washington, D.C., and from founding the NACW to fighting segregation in court in her 80s. A pioneer in civil rights, women's suffrage, and education, Mary's story is one of grit wrapped in grace and resistance, and fueled by intellect and progress powered by purpose. She sued racists, marched with Delta Sigma Theta, dismantled Jim Crow one law at a time, and didn't stop until everyone could sit at the lunch counter. Whether addressing world leaders or starting kindergartens, Mary lived her motto: Lifting as we climb. Tune in for a tale of courage, clarity, and class. This isn't just history. It's a masterclass in how to change the world without ever losing your fire. 🕊️ Because Mary Church Terrell didn't just open doors. She kicked them off the hinges.  #LegacyMakers #PodcastEpisode #MaryChurchTerrell #BlackSuffragist #VotesForWomen   Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:04- MARY CHURCH'S BIRTH AS A FREE PERSON OF COLOR. 01:32- HER FATHER ROBERT REED CHURCH. 02:28- HER MOTHER LOUISA AYRES CHURCH. 02:52- HER BROTHER THOMAS CHURCH. 02:58- ANTIOCH COLLEGE'S MODEL SCHOOL. 03:38- OBERLIN COLLEGE. 04:30- EARNS A BA DEGREE IN CLASSICS. 04:43- TEACHES LANGUAGES AT WILBERFORCE COLLEGE. 05:03- EARNS A MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION. 05:13- TRAVELS ABROAD. 05:22- RETURNS TO DC. 05:30- MARRIES ROBERT HEBERTON TERRELL. 05:49- THOMAS MOSS. 06:18- CO-FOUNDS THE COLORED WOMEN'S LEAGUE. 06:47- THE FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN. 06:56- TWO UNIONS MERGE INTO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN. 07:22- PURCHASE A LOT IN HIGHLAND BEACH, MD. 07:37- SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DC BOARD OF EDUCATION. 07:49- ESTABLISHES FREDERICK DOUGLASS DAY. 07:53- FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE NACW. 07:59- CELEBRATES THE FIRST ANNUAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS DAY IN DC SCHOOLS. 08:14- GIVES BIRTH TO THEIR DAUGHTER, PHYLLIS, AND ADOPTS HER NIECE. 08:23- SPEECH, "THE PROGRESS OF COLORED WOMEN", AT THE NAWSA. 08:50- PUBLISHES, "LYNCHING FROM A NEGRO POINT OF VIEW". 09:02- DELIVERS AN ADDRESS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF WOMEN. 09:18- JOINS THE DC CHAPTER OF THE AAUW. 09:36- DELIVERS AN ADDRESS TO THE SENECA FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 09:44- CO-FOUNDS THE NAACP DC BRANCH. 09:57- ALLOWS HER AAUW MEMBERSHIP TO LAPSE. 10:05- CO-FOUNDS THE COLLEGE ALUMNAE CLUB LATER RENAMED THE NAUW. 10:22- ROBERT IS APPOINTED AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE IN DC. 10:36- ENDS SERVICE WITH THE DC BOARD OF EDUCATION. 10:42- WRITES THE OATH FOR DELTA SIGMA THETA AND BECOMES AN HONORARY MEMBER. 10:55- DESEGREGATES THE NEW YORK SUFFRAGE PARADE LED BY ALICE PAUL. 11:04- THEIR COTTAGE, VILLA AHOLA, IS BUILT NEXT DOOR TO FREDERICK DOUGLASS IN HIGHLAND BEACH, MD. 11:37- PICKETT'S THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THE NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY. 11:48- WAR CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE. 12:02- INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE. 12:10- WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM 12:19- 19TH AMENDMENT. 12:53- PURCHASES A MODEL-T CAR AND TAKES MECHANIC CLASSES. 13:02- WRITES HER AUTOBIOGRAPHY. 13:07- PUBLISHES HER AUTOBIOGRAPHY. 13:13- SERVES ON THE HIGHLAND BEACH CHARTER COMMITTEE. 13:21- INCORPORATES HIGHLAND BEACH, MD. 13:34- HER BELOVED HUSBAND, ROBERT, PASSES AWAY. 13:45- BURIED AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN SUITLAND, MD. 13:54- CAMPAIGNS FOR RUTH HANNA MCCORMICK. 14:07- ADVISES FOR HERBERT HOOVER'S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. 14:16- HONORED BY OBERLIN COLLEGE AS ITS "TOP 100 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI" 14:27- WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS. 14:35- DENIED REINSTATEMENT WITH THE AAUW, DC CHAPTER. 14:58- FILES A LAWSUIT THE AAUW AND WINS. 15:19- FILES A LAWSUIT AGAINST THOMPSON'S RESTAURANT IN DC AND WINS. 15:55- CELEBRATES HER 90TH BIRTHDAY. 16:12- HER BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON. 16:23- MARY CHURCH TERRELL FUND. 16:30- BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION DECISION. 16:42- PASSES AWAY IN HIGHLAND BEACH, MD. 17:06- HONORED BY THE FIRST LADY MAMIE EISENHOWER. 17:25- HER DAUGHTER PHYLLIS BECOMES POSTMISTRESS OF HIGHLAND BEACH. 17:35- ACCOLADES. 18:27- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Mary Church Terrell | National Women's History Museum Introducing the 2020 National Women's Hall of Fame Virtual Inductees | Women of the Hall Mary Church Terrell - Wikipedia Because of Her Story: Activist and Suffragist Mary Church Terrell | National Museum of African American History and Culture Mary Church Terrell - Quotes, Speech & Facts Mary Church Terrell (September 23, 1863 - July 24, 1954) | National Archives Mary Church Terrell (U.S. National Park Service) Our New Name: Mary Church Terrell / Welcome (may not need) Social Welfare History Project Terrell, Mary Church Mary Church Terrell | Oberlin College Libraries Life & Achievements of Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954) Terrell, Mary Church | Women of the Hall Timeline | Articles and Essays | Mary Church Terrell Papers | Digital Collections | Library of Congress Life Story: Mary Church Terrell - Women & the American Story Mary Church Terrell: Black Suffragist and Civil Rights Activist (U.S. National Park Service) Mary Church Terrell | DPLA Mary Church Terrell Mary Terrell (Church) (1863 - 1954) - Genealogy The Life and Work of Mary Church Terrell - AAIHS Mary Church Terrell - Ohio History Connection Online Classroom Learning From Mary Church Terrell (U.S. National Park Service) Mary Church Terrell's Influence on Black History Month - AAIHS "Lifting as We Climb" Mary Church Terrell and the 19th Amendment Mary Church Terrell - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Mary Church Terrell Facts for Kids Mary Eliza Church Terrell | Civil rights leader, Educator, Activist | Britannica Turning Point Suffragist Memorial: 100 years in the Making Women-Win-the-Vote-Gazette-Volume-2.pdf 2021-NWHA-Magazine2.pdf Women's Voices, Women's Votes Turning Point Suffragist Memorial » Mary Church Terrell (1863 – 1954) Mary Church Terrell and Mary White Ovington | National Postal Museum 4384a - 2009 42c Civil Rights Pioneers: Mary Church Terrell and Mary White Ovington - Mystic Stamp Company Birth of Mary Church Terrell | Mystic Stamp Discovery Center 42c Mary Church Terrell and Mary White Ovington single | National Postal Museum African American Subjects on U.S. Postage Stamps - Who we are - About.usps.com Civil Rights Pioneers Honored on Stamps Terrell was a Civil Rights and voting rights pioneer Mary Church Terrell, 1863-1954 - WWP Washington, D.C.: Mary Church Terrell House (U.S. National Park Service) Mary Church Terrell House - Around Robin Mary Church Terrell House - This was the home of distinguished civil rights activist, suffragist, and educator Mary Church Terrell, who served as the first president of the National Association of Colored Women. | DC Historic Sites Civil Rights Tour: Protest - Mary Church Terrell, Tireless Advocate - 1615 S Street NW | DC Historic Sites Mary Church Terrell House - Atlas Obscura D.C. Black History Spotlight: Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954)  | The Georgetowner Visiting Terrell Place for National African American History Month in honor of Mary Church Terrell - NBBJ | ESI Design Mary Church Terrell House, 326 T Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC | Library of Congress 100 Greatest African Americans 100 Greatest African Americans - Wikipedia National Women's Hall of Fame Virtual Induction Series: Inaugural Event Program by kathleenkt - Issuu Women's Hall of Fame celebrates six new members Recognition long overdue: Natl. Women's Hall of Fame to honor new inductees Brown v. Board of Education (1954) | National Archives History - Brown v. Board of Education Re-enactment History of Brown v. Board of Education | NAACP Brown v. Board: When the Supreme Court ruled against segregation | Constitution Center What Was Brown v. Board of Education? Brown v. Board of Education (1954) | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute Brown v. Board of Education | The Case that Changed America Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: Library of Congress Resources | In Custodia Legis Biographical Sketch of Phyllis Terrell (Langston), 1898-1989 | Alexander Street, part of Clarivate National Association of Colored Women — History of U.S. Woman's Suffrage Mary Church Terrell: Black Suffragist and Civil Rights Activist — Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Image 95 of Mary Church Terrell Papers: Family Correspondence, 1890-1955; Phyllis Terrell Goines Parks Langston (daughter); 1913-1935 | Library of Congress Image 52 of Mary Church Terrell Papers: Family Correspondence, 1890-1955; Phyllis Terrell Goines Parks Langston (daughter); 1913-1935 | Library of Congress 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920) | National Archives The 19th Amendment, Explained | Brennan Center for Justice 19th Amendment - Women's History (U.S. National Park Service) U.S. Senate: Woman Suffrage Centennial Overview of the Nineteenth Amendment, Women's Suffrage | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress The People's Grocery Lynching, Memphis, Tennessee - JSTOR Daily The People's Grocery Lynchings (Thomas Moss, Will Stewart, Calvin McDowell) On Mar 09, 1892: Three Black Grocers Lynched in Memphis, Tennessee March 9, 1892: The People's Grocery Lynchings - Zinn Education Project Ida B. Wells and "Lynch-Law" Calvin McDowell, William Stewart, and Thomas Moss New York Times, 3/10/1892 | The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow . Jim Crow Stories . Ida B. Wells Flees Memphis | PBS Mary Church Terrell – Douglass Day Mary Church Terrell – First Wave Feminisms (1897) Mary Church Terrell, "In Union There is Strength" | BlackPast.org Mary Church Terrell | EBSCO Research Starters Rights for African American Women (Educational Materials: African American Odyssey) Judge Robert Heberton Terrell (1857-1925) - Find a Grave Memorial Mary Church Terrell | Quotations By Women Mary Church Terrell - Wikiquote Mary Church Terrell Quotes TOP 17 QUOTES BY MARY CHURCH TERRELL | A-Z Quotes Mary Church Terrell Quotes (Author of A Colored Woman in a White World)  

Date: August 06, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #33. Bound by Ink and Liberty: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and the Vote She Carried Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Bound by Ink and Liberty: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and the Vote She Carried. Before Rosa Parks sat and before Maya Angelou spoke. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper wrote. In this thrilling, soul-stirring episode, we trace the incendiary arc of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Poet, abolitionist, orator, suffragist, and all-around force of nature. Born free but far from safe, in 1825 Baltimore, Frances sharpened her voice in the margins of injustice. Orphaned at a very young age, she was raised on scripture and insurrection, and from that crucible emerged a pen that would not flinch. From the hush of a home library to the pulpit of national suffrage conventions, Frances carried ink like a weapon and used it to carve her name into history. She taught in freedmen's schools, contributed the Underground Railroad, refused trolley segregation, and comforted John Brown's widow. Her poems weren't pretty. They were powder kegs. First to publish a short story as an African American woman. First to unite race, gender, and reform with righteous fire. And when the 15th Amendment split the movement, she chose unity without silence. Through novels, lectures, and leadership in the National Association of Colored Women, she kept lifting as she climbed. Even when loss threatened to undo her. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper didn't live to vote. But her words; fierce, tender, and unrelenting, inked the path toward it. This is not a history lesson. It's a battle cry. This is Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. 🔥 Pen. Paper. Power. Press play.  #LegacyMakers #PodcastEpisode #FrancesEllenWatkinsHarper #BlackSuffragist #VotesForWomen #VoicesThatBuiltAmerica   Highlights: 00:57- INTRO. 01:05- FRANCES ELLEN WATKNS' BIRTH AS A FREE PERSON OF COLOR. 01:42- DECEASED PARENTS. 01:54- ADOPTED BY HER AUNT HENRIETTA & UNCLE WILLIAM WATKINS. 02:38- ATTENDS THE WILLIAM WATKINS ACADEMY FOR NEGRO YOUTH. 02:48- LEAVES SCHOOL. 02:56- WORKS AS A SEAMSTRESS & NURSEMAID. 03:29- PUBLISHES HER 1ST COLLECTION OF POEMS. 03:53- THE FIRST WOMAN TO TEACH AT UNION SEMINARY. 04:08- PENNSYLVANIA, WILLIAM STILL & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. 04:24- POEM, THE SLAVE MOTHER. 05:10- EVALUATION AND EDUCATION OF OUR PEOPLE. 05:22- MAINE & PENNSYLVANIA ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETIES. 05:36- POEMS ON MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS. 05:41- BURY ME IN A FREE LAND. 06:06- REFUSES TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON A TROLLEY. 06:20- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN TO PUBLISH A SHORT STORY. 06:37- WRITES TO JOHN BROWN. 07:04- OUR GREATEST WANT. 07:20- MARRIES FENTON HARPER. 07:42- TO THE CLEVELAND UNION SAVERS. 07:56- SARA LUCY BAGBY. 08:19- GIVES BIRTH TO THEIR DAUGHTER, MARY FRANCES HARPER. 08:31- HER HUSBAND FENTON PASSES AWAY. 08:47- THE CIVIL WAR ENDS. 08:53- SHE RELOCATES SOUTH TO TEACH NEWLY FREED SLAVES. 09:41- THE NATIONAL WOMAN'S RIGHTS CONVENTION. 09:46- WE ARE ALL BOUND UP TOGETHER. 10:05- 15TH AMENDMENT. 10:24- THE AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION. 10:32- NOVEL, MINNIE'S SCARIFICE. 10:55- FREEDMEN'S BUREAU. 11:03- POEMS. 11:07- SKETCHES OF SOUTHERN LIFE. 11:21 NOVEL, SOWING AND REAPING. 11:41- SUPERINTENDENT OF THE COLORED SECTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA AND PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION (WCTU). 11:59- NOVEL, TRIAL AND TRIUMPH. 12:05- SPARROW'S FALL AND OTHER POEMS. 12:10- THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN IN DC. 12:26- NOVEL, IOLA LEROY. 12:46- THE MARTYR OF ALABAMA AND OTHER POEMS. 12:53- ATLANTA OFFERINGS, POEMS. 12:58- CO-FOUNDS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN. 13:14- VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NACW. 13:26- HER DAUGHTER, MARY FRANCES HARPER, PASSES AWAY. 13:50- FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER PASSES AWAY. 14:19- FUNERAL HELD AT THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH. 14:27- BURIED AT EDEN CEMETERY. 14:48- THE 19TH AMENDMENT. 15:13- CONCLUSION. 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Date: July 23, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #32. A Scoop of Genius: The Life of Alfred Cralle Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🍦"A Scoop of Genius: The Life of Alfred Cralle" 🛠️✨ In this thrilling bite-sized episode, we dive into the chillingly cool story of Alfred L. Cralle. The brilliant mind who revolutionized your favorite frozen treat with a single invention: the ice cream scoop. But this isn't just about dessert. 🍨 It's about determination, grit, and an African-American inventor who carved his name into history with a handle and a hinge. Born just after the Civil War, Alfred faced the bitter cold of discrimination while trying to make his mark. Yet, in 1897, he patented a device so simple, so ingenious, that it's still in use today — and he did it while working as a hotel and drugstore porter. Talk about scooping success against the odds. 💼🔧 Why didn't Alfred Cralle become a household name? Why is his legacy often left out of the conversation when we talk about American innovation? 🧐 Well, we'll crack the story wide open. No fluff. No filler. Just the real scoop. Whether you're a history buff, tech geek, or someone who takes their ice cream seriously, this episode serves a sundae with a swirl of justice. 🍧✊ So grab your headphones and a spoon, it's time to honor the legend behind every perfect scoop. 🎙️ Hit play and get the scoop on Alfred Cralle.  #AlfredCralle #IceCreamScoop #CralleTheInventor #ScoopOfGenius #ScoopHistory #IceCreamInnovation🍦 Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:07- ALFRED CRALLE'S BIRTH AS A FREE PERSON OF COLOR. 01:18- HIS FATHER ALPHEUS LEWIS CRALLE. 01:22- HIS MOTHER MARTHA ANN STREET CRALLE. 03:30- HIS SIBLINGS. 05:07- WAYLAND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SCHOOL IN D.C. 06:03- MOVES TO PITTSBURGH. 06:16- EMPLOYED AS A PORTER. 06:46- BOOMING POPULARITY OF ICE CREAM. 07:17- THE EPIPHANY. 07:32- THE SKETCHES. 08:27- THE INVENTION OF THE "ICE CREAM MOLD AND DISHER". 08:33- THE PATENT APPLICATION. 08:47- RECEIVES THE US PATENT# 576,395 . 09:20- RECEIVES AN ARTICLE IN PITTSBURGH PRESS. 09:45- INTEREST IN BUYING HIS PATENT. 10:11- THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN IN PITTSBURGH TO RECEIVE A US PATENT. 10:26- JOINS THE RANKS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS. 10:43- BECOMES A BUSINESSMAN. 10:50- GENERAL MANAGER OF AFRO-AMERICAN FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION. 11:32- PURCHASES A HOME AT 168 MAYFLOWER ST IN PITTSBURGH, PA. 11:44- MARRIES ELIZABETH WADE. 11:58- HAS THREE CHILDREN TOGETHER. 12:42- DEATH OF ELDEST CHILD, MARION. 12:56- ALFRED PASSES AWAY. 13:09- BURIED AT MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY IN HIS HOMETOWN, KENBRIDGE, VA 13:26- DEATH OF HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH. 13:34- DEATH OF MIDDLE CHILD, ALFRED JR. 13:48- ANNA, YOUNGEST CHILD ONLY SURVIVING HEIR. 14:04- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Alfred L. Cralle - Wikipedia Alfred L. Cralle (1866–1920) | BlackPast.org Black inventor Alfred Cralle patents the first ice cream scoop | February 2, 1897 | HISTORY Meet the Black Inventor Who Developed the Ice Cream Scoop, Revolutionizing a Beloved Frozen Treat Alfred Cralle, Inventor born - African American Registry Alfred L Cralle (1866-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial Alfred L. Cralle: The Black Businessman Who Invented a Better Way to Scoop Ice Cream HL117_Instant-Ice-Cream_Alfred-L-Cralle_012821 Tell All Thursday: Alfred L. Cralle, the Black Inventor of the Ice Cre – Four All Ice Cream Inventor Alfred L. Cralle: Black History Never Tasted So Sweet - BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect ALFRED L. CRALLE (1866–1920) – MRS. T'S CORNER Alfred L. Cralle Facts for Kids Cut to Black: Did You Know? Alfred L. Cralle – Alfred L Cralle (1866–1920) Alfred L. Cralle – The Black Herald Alfred L. Cralle invented the ice cream scoop | Jax Examiner ICE CREAM -      Alfred L. Cralle US576395A - Ice-cream mold and disher - Google Patents Patent of the Day: Ice Cream Mold and Disher | Suiter Swantz IP On this day in black history: The ice cream scooper is invented On this day in 1897... – Booze Scoops Elizabeth L. (Wade) Cralle (1877-1920) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Anna B. Cralle (1910-2009) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

Date: July 9, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #31. The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Modern Ice Cream Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🍨"The Ice Cream King History Forgot – The Sweet Legacy of Augustus Jackson" 👑🍦 You think you know ice cream, but have you heard of the man who revolutionized your favorite summer treat? Meet Augustus Jackson, the 19th-century culinary genius, former White House chef, and the unsung Father of Modern Ice Cream. 👨🏾‍🍳❄️ Before Baskin Robbins had 31 flavors, and before Ben met Jerry, Augustus Jackson was crafting frozen perfection in Philadelphia. Pioneering the use of salt to control freezing temperatures and developing innovative packaging that brought ice cream to the masses. Without a single patent to his name. 🧂🧊📦 In this tasty tale, we melt through history, uncovering how a free African American entrepreneur in the 1800s built a dessert empire, defied the odds, and chilled the competition. All while laying the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry. 💼💰 But why isn't his name on every cone, carton, and craving? 🍦🤔 Tune in as we scoop into a story of brilliance, invisibility, and legacy. A sprinkle of invention, a swirl of mystery, and yes, plenty of mouthwatering moments. 🍧✨ Warning: May cause sudden urges to raid your freezer. Listener discretion (and dessert) advised. 😋🎧 #HistoryWithAScoop #AugustusJackson #IceCreamOrigins #UnsungLegends #PodcastChill #SweetTreats.   Highlights: 01:09- INTRO.  01:37- AUGUSTUS JACKSON'S BIRTH. 01:56- PENNSYLVANIA'S 1780, AN ACT FOR THE GRADUAL ABOLITION OF SLAVERY. 02:05- PARENTS. 05:33- EMPLOYED AS KITCHEN HELPER AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN D.C. 07:16- PROMOTED TO HEAD COOK. 07:44- COOKS FOR THREE US PRESIDENTS.  09:05- RETURNS TO PHILADELPHIA.  09:13- STARTS HIS OWN BUSINESS.  10:34- DISCOVERS THE ROCK SALT METHOD.  11:03- DEVELOPS DIFFERENT ICE CREAM FLAVORS.  11:33- NAMES HIS BRAND OF ICE CREAM "PHILADELPHIA STYLE".  11:45- SELLS HIS ICE CREAM $1/QUART.  12:45- BECOMES A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY AND A MENTOR.  13:53- DEATH.  14:31- DAUGHTER TAKES OVER THE BUSINESS.  14:38- WIFE HELPS WITH THE BUSINESS.  16:32- MODERN ICE CREAM TECHNIQUES.  17:13- HIS ICE CREAM TECHNIQUE IS STILL USED.  20:05- MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR ICE CREAM INDUSTRY.  20:35- NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.  22:06- TODAY'S VALUE OF HIS ICE CREAM. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Augustus Jackson (1808-1852) [Children's Edition] • (blackpast.org) Augustus Jackson - Wikipedia Black History Month: The Father of Ice Cream - Frozen Dessert Supplies Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better (Book Review) | Here Wee Read Ice Cream Man : How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better - Stories Like Me How Chef Augustus Jackson Changed Ice Cream Forever (yahoo.com) PowerPoint Presentation (manoogian.org) Did Augustus Jackson invent ice cream? - New Statesman Ice Cream History - Hemings, Jackson, Cralle | The Kitchn THANK A BLACK PERSON: Augustus Jackson, the Father of Modern Ice Cream Making | by Janice R Littlejohn | Medium Ice cream man: how Augustus Jackson made a sweet treat better | Citrus Libraries (aspendiscovery.org) Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better (publishersweekly.com) ICE CREAM MAN: HOW AUGUSTUS JACKSON MADE A SWEET TREAT BETTER – WRITERS' RUMPUS (writersrumpus.com) Ice cream man : how Augustus Jackson made a sweet treat better - Brooklyn Public Library (bklynlibrary.org) Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better | National Agriculture in the Classroom (agclassroom.org) Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Kim Freeman, Glenda Armand | The Scholastic Parent Store Why Augustus Jackson Is Called the Father of Ice Cream | Cook's Country (americastestkitchen.com) Augustus Jackson at emaze Presentation DROP of Black History - Augustus Jackson - THE DROP (thedrop303.org) Augustus Jackson, the 'father of ice cream' you probably didn't know (blackfacts.com) Augustus Jackson - MOFAD | The Legacy Quilt Project at MOFAD Who Invented Ice Cream? (thoughtco.com) Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better | Reading Rockets Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman - The Radical Agenda Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better - A Book And A Hug Augustus Jackson / SamePassage Augustus Jackson - Wikiwand Ice cream man : how Augustus Jackson made a sweet treat better / | Larchmont Public Library (larchmontlibrary.org) Augustus Jackson - MOFAD | The Legacy Quilt Project at MOFAD Augustus Jackson by Leo kelson on Prezi Pennsylvania - An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, 1780 | American Battlefield Trust (battlefields.org) $1 in 1832 → 2024 | Inflation Calculator (officialdata.org)

Date: June 25, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #30. What a Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Story Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Before he was Satchmo, he was a boy from The Battlefield—a dirt-poor New Orleans neighborhood with more gunshots than good luck. But out of the chaos came a sound that would change music forever. In this sweeping, soulful episode, we follow the full arc of Louis Armstrong's extraordinary life: from his scrappy beginnings and reform school redemption to revolutionizing jazz with the Hot Fives and Hot Sevens. You'll meet the mentors, the marriages (some stormy, some steady), and the moments that made a boy with a cornet into the king of swing. With Lil Hardin's ambition, King Oliver's call, and a trumpet that refused to play quietly, Louis tore through the 1920s and '30s, shattered racial barriers in Hollywood, and dazzled radio waves across America. He wasn't just playing music—he was changing hearts. From wartime tours with the All-Stars to stealing the show in High Society and knocking The Beatles off the charts with Hello, Dolly!, Louis became a global icon. And when he recorded What a Wonderful World, it wasn't just a song—it was a statement of defiant optimism in a fractured time. This is not just the story of a jazz legend. It's the story of a man who turned pain into poetry, rhythm into revolution, and joy into a global language. 🎧Tune in and travel from New Orleans to the Vatican, and from heartbreak to high notes—because the world still spins to the sound of Satchmo. 🎺What a Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Story begins here. 🎺 Top of Form Top of Form   Highlights: 00:57- INTRO. 01:02- LOUIS ARMSTRONG BIRTH. 01:23- HIS MOTHER MARY ALBERT. 01:25- HIS FATHER. 02:07- SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL. 02:30- CORNET. 02:54- BEGINS PERFORMING. 03:10- KID ORY'S BAND. 03:19- MARRIES DAISY PARKER. 03:29- CREOLE JAZZ BAND IN CHICAGO. 04:22- MARRIES LIL HARDIN. 04:30- FLETCHER HENDERSON'S ORCHESTRA IN NYC. 05:23- THE HOT FIVE AND THE HOT SEVEN. 06:02- "SATCHMO". 06:38- FILM DEBUT. 07:09- RADIO. 07:57- ENDS MARRIAGE WITH LIL HARDIN. 08:02- MARRIES ALPHA SMITH. 08:15- MARRIES LUCILLE WILSON. 08:24- THE COUPLE PURCHASE A HOME IN CORONA, QUEENS, NY. 08:31- FORMS THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG ALL STARS BAND. 08:53- PUBLISHES MEMOIR. 09:54- RELEASES THE SONG, "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD". 10:21- PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM. 10:27- PLAYS FOR POPE PAUL VI AT THE VATICAN. 10:57- PASSES AWAY. 11:31- BURIED. 11:42- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Louis Armstrong - Wikipedia The Louis Armstrong House Museum - Jazz History Comes To Life In Corona Louis Armstrong | Biography, Facts, What a Wonderful World, Nickname, & Songs | Britannica Biography - Louis Armstrong House Museum Louis Armstrong: Biography, Jazz Musician, "Satchmo" Louis Armstrong: A Cultural Legacy | National Portrait Gallery Louis & Family - Louis Armstrong House Museum Louis Armstrong: Harlem Renaissance Pioneer – Pieces of History 9 Things You May Not Know About Louis Armstrong | HISTORY Louis Armstrong's Childhood - America Comes Alive Louis Daniel Armstrong (1901-1971) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Louis Armstrong - Parents, Family Tree, History & Death - Examined Louis Armstrong and the Jewish Family | Aish Louis Armstrong - 64 Parishes Education - Louis Armstrong House Museum Louis Armstrong: The Mand and His Life Where did Louis Armstrong go to school? | Blake Pontchartrain | Gambit Weekly | nola.com Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation | Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Louis Armstrong | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Louis Armstrong Personified the American Dream Louis Armstrong Facts | Britannica 10 Interesting Facts About Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Biography | American Masters | PBS Louis Armstrong, Jazz Trumpeter and Singer, Dies - The New York Times The Story of Louis Armstrong's Final Tape – That's My Home Statement on the Death of Louis Armstrong. | The American Presidency Project Louis Armstrong – Kurt's Historic Sites July 6 marks 50th anniversary of the death of Louis Armstrong In Memoriam: Inside Louis Armstrong's Cause Of Death Well-being and Care the Satchmo Way – Part II - Louis Armstrong House Museum Louis and His Positivity - Louis Armstrong House Museum 9 Things You May Not Know About Louis Armstrong | HISTORY https://www.notablebiographies.com/An-Ba/Armstrong-Louis.html Louis Armstrong - New World Encyclopedia Louis Armstrong | EBSCO Research Starters Lucille Armstrong Biography | Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation "Marriage is Really a Business": 70th Anniversary of Louis Armstrong's "Why I Like Dark Women" – That's My Home Brown Sugar: The Story of Lucille Wilson Armstrong – That's My Home Four Wives Share Louis Armstrong's Story in 'A Wonderful World' | ArtSpeak What a wonderful world: The love story of Louis and Lucille Armstrong | Very Local Louis & Family – West End Blog

Date: June 11, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #29. Beyond the Peephole: Albert and Marie Van Brittan Brown and the Birth of Modern Home Security. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ In a city pulsing with tension and rising crime, one woman peers through the peephole and dares to imagine more. Beyond the Peephole dives into the rain-slicked streets of 1960s Queens, where Marie Van Brittan Brown—a nurse with a mind for invention—and her husband Albert, an electronics wiz, quietly sparked a revolution in home security. What began as restless sketches and late-night coffee-fueled tinkering turned into something remarkable: the very first home security system utilizing television surveillance. Motorized cameras. Two-way microphones. Panic buttons. All dreamed up not in a corporate lab, but around a modest kitchen table in Jamaica, Queens. This episode uncovers the untold story of how necessity, brilliance, and partnership converged to create a device that would change the world—long before "smart homes" and video doorbells were buzzwords. Through suspenseful storytelling and reverent curiosity, we revisit the Browns' journey from anxious nights to patent triumphs, exploring how a nurse and a technician's quest for safety laid the foundation for a multibillion-dollar industry—and left an indelible mark on the modern world. So lock your doors, turn up the volume, and peer beyond the peephole. What you find might just surprise you. 🎙️ Listen now to uncover the story behind the system that watches out for you—even when no one's home. Highlights: 00:56- INTRO. 01:05- MARIE VAN BRITTAN BROWN. 01:51- ALBERT BROWN. 02:03- NORMA & ALBERT JR. 04:11- THE IDEA. 04:83- THE SKETCHES. 06:13- THE MAKESHIFT LAB. 07:22- THE INVENTION OF THE HOME SECURITY SYSTEM UTILIZING TELEVISION SURVEILLANCE. 09:50- THE PATENT APPLICATION FILED. 10:30- THE DESCRIPTION. 10:27- GRANTED PATENT US#3,482,037. 13:36- NY TIMES ARTICLE. 16:02- MARKETING THEIR INVENTION. 17:19- TECHNOLOGY BEGINS TO ADVANCE. 18:38- MARIE PASSES AWAY. 19:15- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Marie Van Brittan Brown and Albert L. Brown - Wikipedia Marie Van Brittan Brown (1922-1999) | BlackPast.org Marie van Brittan Brown | Lemelson Marie van Brittan Brown | Council on Science and Technology Marie Van Brittan Brown | Wireless Infrastructure Association Marie Van Brittan was an African American woman who contributed her livelihood to the invention of the first home security system. Marie Van Brittan Brown | EBSCO Research Starters US3482037A - Home security system utilizing television surveillance - Google Patents Marie Van Brittan Brown: Inventor of the Home Security System | CoveSmart Marie Van Brittan Brown: Home Security System Inventor - America Comes Alive Marie Van Brittan Brown - The National Center of Women's Innovations Rise in STEM Marie Van Brittan Brown: Inventor of the First Home Security System - San Diego Squared Marie Van Brittan Brown - Edheads US-3482037-A - Home Security System Utilizing Television Surveillance | Unified Patents This Day in Patent History - On December 2, 1969, a patent for home security system utilizing television surveillance was granted to Marie V.B. Brown - Patent Yogi HOME SECURITY SYSTEM UTILIZING TELEVISION SURVEILLANCE - Marie, Van Brittan Brown Marie Van Brittan Brown: Inventor of the First Home Security System – Pioneers in STEM: Ingenious Innovations by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Patent of the Day: Home Security System Utilizing Television | Suiter Swantz IP Patent No - US 3,482,037 A Home security system utilizing television surveillance (Inventors - Brown Albert L, Brown Marie Van Brittan) - Patent Yogi Marie Van Brittan Brown Biography for Kids Marie Van Brittan Brown Facts for Kids Marie Van Brittan Brown - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Kids - Marie Van Brittan Brown and Home Security - Pikes Peak Library District - OverDrive Marie Van Brittan Brown, Inventor | Being Bold How Marie Van Brittan Brown Pioneered The Home Security System

Date: May 28, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #28. The Ladder and the Legacy: The Inventive Life of Joseph R. Winters. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ The Ladder and the Legacy: The Inventive Life of Joseph R. Winters When fire threatened the booming cities of 19th-century America, one man saw beyond the flames—and built a ladder to the future. Born a free person of color in 1816 Virginia, with Shawnee roots and a heart full of observation, Joseph R. Winters defied every limitation society tried to place on him. In this episode, we trace his journey from herbalist apprentice and railroad worker to self-taught inventor, songwriter, and the man behind one of the most important firefighting innovations of his time: the wagon-mounted metal fire escape ladder. But Joseph's story isn't just about patents and pulleys. It's about grit, loss, poetry, perseverance—and a quiet genius who made it his mission to solve problems others didn't dare to touch. From Underground Railroad whispers to oil drilling dreams and a gunsmith shop with more plot twists than a crime novel, Joseph's life is a riveting tale of resilience and raw ingenuity. Join us as we climb through history on the rungs of a forgotten legacy—one invention, one verse, one act of courage at a time. 🔥 History never sounded so inventive. Highlights: 00:56- INTRO. 02:34- JOSEPH R. WINTERS' BIRTH. 03:01- HIS FATHER. 03:16- HIS MOTHER. 03:28- HIS GRANDMOTHER. 04:13- RELOCATES TO PENNSYLVANIA. 04:32- FARMER. 04:48- EMPLOYED BY THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD SHOP AS A MECHANIC. 06:26- MARRIES. 06:42- CHILDREN. 07:33- MUSICIAN AND POET.  1ST SONG. 09:57- FILES FOR HIS 1ST PATENT. 10:21- INVENTOR. 1ST PATENT #203,517. 11:42- DEMONSTRATES HIS INVENTION. 12:40- 2ND PATENT #214,224. 13:27- 3RD PATENT #258,186. 14:01- ENTREPRENEUR. 14:09- OPENS THE WINTERS' COAL, OIL, GAS, MINERAL MINING COMPANY. 14:56- SELLS SHARES IN THE WINTERS' PROSPECTING COMPANY. 15:54- OPENS A GUNSMITH SHOP. 16:21- GUNSMITH SHOP IS ROBBED. 17:06- 2ND SONG. 17:27- GUNSMITH SHOP ROBBED A 2ND TIME. 17:44- RETURNS TO THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD SHOPS. 18:19- CHAMBERSBURG MAROONS BASEBALL TEAM. 18:40- PASSES AWAY. 18:50- BURIED. 19:20- PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION ERECTS A MARKER IN 2005. 20:15- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Joseph Winters: African American Inventor Chambersburg man held numerous patents https://aaregistry.org/story/j-r-winters-lyricist-and-inventor-born/ Joseph W. Winters (1816-1916) | BlackPast.org Joseph Winters - Wikipedia US203517A - Improvement in fire-escape ladders - Google Patents On May 7, 1878 Joseph Winters received patent for a wagon-mounted fire escape ladder - This Day in Patent History - Patent Yogi A Black Man Receives the First of Two Patents for a Fire Escape Ladder - African American Registry A Black Man Receives His Second Fire Escape Ladder Patent - African American Registry Joseph Winters and the Fire Escape Ladder Black ThenMay 7, 1878: J.R. Winters Gains First Patent For Improvements To The Fire Ladder - Black Then US214224A - Improvement in fire-escape ladders - Google Patents 1498390124656241787-00214224 Joseph Winters - Fire Escape Ladder Little Known Black History Fact: Joseph R. Winter Joseph Richard "Nigerian" Winters (1816-1916) - Find a Grave Memorial 5 Big Changes Made to Firetrucks Over Time To Improve Safety Joseph Winters Historical Marker Who was Joseph Winters (1816-1916) and what did he invent? - YEN.COM.GH Joseph Richard 'Nigerian' Winters: Ladders of Success | Post News Group Fire Safety And the Underground Railroad Joseph Richard Winters (1816-1916) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Mt. Lebanon Cemetery – Chambersburg, PA | Pennsylvania Grand Review United States presidential election of 1896 | McKinley vs. Bryan, Political Issues, Campaigns, & Results | Britannica Calls to Action: The Civil War Era Songs of Joseph R. Winters - The Journal of the Civil War Era

Date: May 14, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #27. The Opening: A Tale of Toussaint Louverture. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ The Opening: A Tale of Toussaint Louverture  Before revolutions roar, before empires crumble—there is a boy, and a gatekeeper who sees the storm in his soul. In this thrilling episode, we meet Toussaint Louverture, not as the indomitable general of legend, but as a quiet, slave boy on the Breda Plantation with eyes like open doors, watching, listening, learning. A curious soul in the stables, he deciphers the world through hooves and whispers, with Pierre-Baptiste Simon, the old carpenter, keeping silent vigil. This is no ordinary origin story. It's the spark before the fire, the hush before the uprising. Toussaint's mind is already galloping ahead of his time, speaking three languages and dreaming in fourths: freedom, dignity, strategy, and legacy. The groundwork for this saga is laid unlike any other—where history meets prophecy, and a child of bondage quietly rewrites the fate of nations. Tune in as we peel back the curtain on one of history's greatest unsung minds—before the revolts, before the treaties, before the betrayal—when he was just a boy, and the world didn't yet know it should fear him. This isn't just the start of a podcast. It's the Opening. New episodes every week. Subscribe now, and don't just hear history—feel it. Highlights: 00:56- INTRO.  02:29- TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE'S BIRTH. 03:28- STABLEMAN & COACHMAN. 03:59- MANUMITTED. 04:22- MARRIES. 04:37- CHILDREN. 05:34- SLAVE REVOLT.  06:07- JOINS THE REBELLION WITH THE SPANISH.  06:27-  COMMANDER.  07:27- THE BRITISH SEND TROOPS TO CRUSH THE REBELLION. 07:41- SPAIN DECLARES WAR AGAINT ENGLAND & FRANCE. 07:49- FRANCE DECLARES WAR AGAINST ENGLAND. 08:27- ADOPTS THE NAME "LOUVERTURE". 08:49- FRANCE ABOLISHES SLAVERY.  08:56- ABANDONS SPAIN AND FIGHTS FOR FRANCE. 09:32- 1798 ENGLAND AND US TREATIES. 10:16- "WAR OF THE KNIVES". 10:29- CONQUERS SANTO DOMINGO & FREES IT'S SLAVES.  10:37- DRAFTS A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR SAINT DOMINGUE. 10:41- GENERAL FOR LIFE. 11:02- SENDS THE CONSTITUTION TO FRANCE.  11:07- FRANCE SENDS TROOPS. 11:33- CEASEFIRE. 11:49- ARRESTED AND EXILED.  12:20- IMPRISONED AT FORT DE JOUX IN FRANCE. 12:46- TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE PASSES AWAY. 13:39- SAINT DOMINGUE IS RENAMED HAITI AND DECLARED AN INDEPENDENT NATION. 14:10- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Toussaint Louverture | Biography, Significance, & Facts | Britannica The Wrongful Death of Toussaint Louverture | History Today Toussaint Louverture | National Museum of African American History and Culture How Toussaint L'ouverture Rose from Slavery to Lead the Haitian Revolution | HISTORY Toussaint L'Ouverture (1743-1803) | BlackPast.org Toussaint L'Ouverture: Biography, Haitian Indepenence Movement Toussaint Louverture | Slavery and Remembrance Toussaint Louverture - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Toussaint Louverture - Wikipedia  

Date: April 30, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #26. What You See Is What You Get: The Flip Wilson Story (A Story of Heart, Humor, and Hope) Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙 What You See is What You Get: The Flip Wilson Story Before the bright lights, standing ovations, and catchphrases that captured a nation, there was a boy, born on a gray December day in Jersey City, 1933. Clerow Wilson Jr., later known to the world as Flip Wilson, entered a world weighed down by the Great Depression and lifted himself up with nothing but wit, hope, and an unstoppable spark. In this thrilling episode, we trace Flip's unlikely rise from the brick-lined alleys of Jersey City to the bright lights of stardom.  From hustling smiles in Air Force barracks, to crashing the smoky nightclub circuit with a head full of jokes and a suitcase of dreams, Flip turned his pain into punchlines and his hardships into laughter. His gift for creating characters, his razor-sharp timing, and his fearless spirit caught fire — leading him to the Apollo, the Tonight Show, and eventually, into America's living rooms. Flip Wilson's story is more than a biography — it's a masterclass in resilience, genius, and heart.  🎧Press play and discover how a foster kid from Jersey City became a legend whose truth was simple: What You See is What You Get. 🎤 Highlights: 00:56- INTRO.  01:06- CLEROW WILSON JR'S BIRTH. 01:15- HIS FATHER CLEROW WILSON, SR. 01:19- HIS MOTHER CORNELIA BULLOCK. 02:08- CORNELIA ABANDONS THE FAMILY. 02:22- FOSTER CARE. 04:05- US AIR FORCE.  04:35- FLIP WILSON.  05:10- DISCHARGED FROM THE US AIR FORCE. 05:26- MANOR PLAZA HOTEL. 05:44- COMEDY DURING INTERMISSIONS. 07:29- 1950s AFRICAN AMERICAN COMEDY " CHITLIN" CIRCUIT.  09:53- SPONSORED $50/WK. 11:01- THE APOLLO THEATER IN HARLEM, NY. 11:26- DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM, "FLIPPIN". 11:44- "LIVE AT THE VILLAGE GATE" & "FLIP WILSON'S POT LUCK". 12:06- RED FOXX.  12:33- THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JOHNNY CARSON. 13:35- THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. 14:38- COMEDY ALBUM, "COWBOYS AND COLORED PEOPLE". 15:38- "COWBOYS AND COLORED PEOPLE" EARNS A GRAMMY NOMINATION. 16:00- MULTIPLE VARIETY SHOWS. 16:28- EARNS FIVE GRAMMY NOMINATIONS.  17:02- WINS A GRAMMY FOR HIS COMEDY ALBUM, "THE DRESS MADE ME BUY THIS DRESS". 17:30- " HEAH COME THE JUDGE" SLOGAN. 17:38- THE FLIP WILSON SHOW ON NBC. 19:23- THE FLIP WILSON HANDSHAKE. 19:34- GERALDINE & THE REVEREND LEROY.  20:03- WINS TWO EMMY AWARDS. 20:18- WINS A GOLDEN GLOBE. 20:34- NAMED "FIRST BLACK SUPERSTAR" BY TIME MAGAZINE.  20:54- AIRS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE FLIP WILSON SHOW. 21:26- FAMOUS TECH ACRONYM WYSIWYG (WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET). 21:45- CO-STARS IN FILMS. 23:17- SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. 23:37- CO-STARS IN TELEVISION SITCOMS. 23:59- CAMEO APPEARANCES.  24:13- COMEDY ALBUM, "FUNNY AND LIVE AT THE VILLAGE GATE". 24:23- SURGERY FOR A MALIGNANT TUMOR. 24:39- FLIP WILSON PASSES AWAY. 24:51- CREMATED AT CRESTWOOD VILLAGE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. 25:10- 2019 NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE. 25:35- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Flip Wilson | Biography, Comedy, Movies, TV Shows, Geraldine, & Facts | Britannica Flip Wilson – New Jersey Hall of Fame Flip Wilson - Biography - IMDb Flip Wilson - IMDb Flip Wilson - Latest News, Updates, Photos and Videos | Yahoo Richest Actors | nichesss Flip Wilson dies of liver cancer Flip Wilson - Ed Sullivan Show TV Comedian Flip Wilson Dies at 64 - Los Angeles Times Flip Wilson's Life Was No Joke: Behind His Legacy of Laughter | Closer Weekly Comedian Flip Wilson Dies at 64 Flip Wilson dies at 64 Comedian Flip Wilson's Son David Has Been Paralyzed from the Shoulders down for over 20 Years Flip Wilson - Wikipedia  

Date: April 16, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #25. Phillis Wheatley: The Journey of a Literary Light Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Before her words graced drawing rooms and royal courts, Phillis Wheatley was just a child — stolen from the sunlit rhythms of West Africa and thrust into the cold, indifferent belly of a slave ship. Our story begins not with ink and parchment, but rather, with iron and salt, fear and survival. In this episode, we chart the haunting beginnings of an extraordinary life. A seven-year-old girl, barely strong enough to stand, washes ashore in Boston aboard the Phillis slave ship — a floating tomb for the enslaved. Purchased for "a mere trifle" by the Wheatley family, no one imagined this frail child would one day shake the very foundations of colonial society with nothing but the might of her pen. But before the fame, and before the poems that would captivate America and London alike, there was only silence — the silence of loss, of forced migration, of being renamed by strangers. Through evocative narration and gripping detail, we peel back the layers of history to uncover the roots of genius: the shipwrecked beginnings, the quiet mercies, and the slow-burning spark of intellect that defied every expectation. Phillis Wheatley: The Journey of a Literary Light is more than a biography — it's a testament to survival, resilience, and the unyielding power of the written word. Join us on Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons, where history doesn't just whisper... it stings like salt spray. Subscribe now — because this story is only just beginning. Highlights: 00:58- INTRO.  01:04- SLAVE SHIP. 01:13- 7 YEAR OLD GIRL 01:44- THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. 02:38- THE PHILLIS DOCKS IN BOSTON. 03:10- THE AUCTION BLOCK. 03:51- PURCHASED BY THE WHEATLEY FAMILY.  04:00- TAKEN TO THE WHEATLEY HOME.  04:44-  NAMED PHILLIS WHEATLEY. 05:01- TUTORED BY MARY WHEATLEY AND NATHANIEL WHEATLEY. 05:27- PHILLIS CAN READ & WRITE. 06:49- " TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, IN NEW ENGLAND."  08:09- "ON MESSRS. HUSSEY AND COFFIN,". 08:52- NEWPORT MERCURY PUBLISHES HER POEM. 09:36- "TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY." 10:06- "ON BEING BROUGHT FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA.". 11:09- "AN ELEGIAC POEM, ON THE DEATH OF THAT CELEBRATED DIVINE, AND EMINENT SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST, THE REVEREND AND LEARNED GEORGE WHITEFIELD.".  11:38- WHITEFIELD ELEGY PUBLISHED IN THREE CITIES. 12:05- WHITEFIELD ELEGY PUBLISHED IN LONDON. 12:46- WRITTEN 28 POEMS. 12:57- ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN BOSTON NEWSPAPERS. 13:24- PANEL OF BOSTON LUMINARIES.  14:14- ATTESTATION. 14:31- LONDON SUPPORT. 15:27- PUBLISHES HER FIRST COLLECTION OF POEMS, "POEMS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, RELIGIOUS AND MORAL." 17:07- "NIOBE IN DISTRESS FOR HER CHILDREN SLAIN BY APOLLO, FROM OVID'S METAMORPHOSES, BOOK VI, AND FROM A VIEW OF THE PAINTING OF MR. RICHARD WILSON". 17:26- "TO MAECENAS". 17:36- LONDON MAGAZINE. 17:48- "HYMN TO THE MORNING".  17:58- RETURNS TO THE US. 18:16- MANUMITTED BY THE WHEATLEY FAMILY. 8:30- SUZANNA WHEATLEY PASSES AWAY. 18:47- "TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GEORGE WASHINGTON." 20:05- INVITED TO CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS. 20:42- THOMAS PAINE REPUBLISHES "TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GEORGE WASHINGTON". 21:11- JOHN WHEATLEY AND MARY WHEATLEY PASS AWAY. 21:26- MARRIES JOHN PETERS, A FREE BLACK MAN. 21:57- 300 PAGES IN OCTAVO.   22:32- NATHANIEL WHEATLEY PASSES AWAY.  22:48- "AN ELEGY, SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THAT GREAT DIVINE, THE REVEREND AND LEARNED DR. SAMUEL COOPER". 22:18- "LIBERTY AND PEACE" UNDER THE NAME PHILLIS PETERS. 24:39- BOARDINGHOUSE SERVANT & FAILING HEALTH. 25:17- JOHN PETERS IMPRISONED. 25:29- PHILLIS WHEATLEY PASSES AWAY. 25:56- ACCOLADES. 30:18- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.   Links to additional resources: Phillis Wheatley Peters | The Poetry Foundation Phillis Wheatley | National Women's History Museum Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): A Poetic Peacemaker | Criswell College Phillis Wheatley | Biography, Poems, Books, & Facts | Britannica Phillis Wheatley: Her Life, Poetry, and Legacy | National Portrait Gallery Phillis Wheatley (U.S. National Park Service) Phillis Wheatley - Wikipedia

Date: April 2, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #24: Economic Empowerment & Independence: The Legacy of Maggie Lena Walker" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 💰 Maggie Lena Walker: The Bank Boss Who Built Black Wealth 💼✨ What happens when a young African American girl, born to a formerly enslaved mother, and an absent white father, refuses to accept the limits society places on her? She builds an empire.  In this episode, we dive into the inspiring and game-changing journey of Maggie Lena Walker, the first African American woman to charter and run a bank in the U.S.  Raised in post-Civil War Richmond, Virginia, Maggie saw firsthand how economic oppression kept African American communities struggling. Instead of accepting it, she fought back with financial power. As the leader of the Independent Order of St. Luke, she transformed a struggling mutual aid society into a financial powerhouse. She founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, proving that Black wealth wasn't just possible—it was essential. Her motto? "Let us put our money together." 🏦💰 Maggie wasn't just about making money—she was about creating power. Wanna know how one woman changed the game for generations of African Americans? Well then Press Play now. ▶️🎙️ Tune in. Get inspired. And remember: Every dollar saved, every business built, every home purchased, and every barrier broken—it all started with a woman who dared to dream bigger. 💵🏚️ 🎧 Listen now on Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons. #MoneyMoves Highlights: 00:56= INTRO  01:03= MAGGIE LENA WALKER'S BIRTH IN RICHMOND, VA. 01:26= HER MOTHER ELIZABETH DRAPER. 01:34= HER FATHER ECCLES CUTHBERT. 01:58= HER STEP-FATHER WILLIAM MITCHELL. 02:10= YOUNGER BROTHER JOHNNIE MITCHELL. 03:29= WILLIAM MITCHELL FOUND DEAD. 04:36= ENROLLS IN RICHMOND, VA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 05:39= JOINS THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ST. LUKE. 06:12= GRADUATES FROM RICHMOND COLORED NORMAL SCHOOL. 06:17= BECOMES A TEACHER.  06:35= MARRIES ARMSTEAD WALKER, JR & ENDS HER TEACHING CAREER. 07:03= HER SON, RUSSELL ECCLES TALMADGE WALKER.     07:19= ESTABLISHES THE JUVENILE BRANCH OF THE ORDER.  07:42= APPOINTED RIGHT WORTHY GRAND SECRETARY. 07:55= DELIVERS A SPEECH TO THE ORDER. 08:40= LAUNCHES THE ST. LUKE HERALD NEWSPAPER.  09:01= OPENS THE ST. LUKE PENNY SAVINGS BANK. 09:17= BECOMES THE 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO FOUND, CHARTER & SERVE AS PRESIDENT OF A BANK IN THE US. 10:11= 1ST DAY OF SERVICE TOTALS TO $9,430 IN SAVINGS. 10:44= ESTABLISHES A CHILDREN'S SAVINGS PROGRAM AT THE BANK. 12:58= THE ST. LUKE EMPORIUM DEPARTMENT STORE. 14:12= PRESUMED HOME INVASION. 14:50= RUSSELL ACCIDENTALLY SHOTS & KILLS HIS FATHER, ARMSTEAD WALKER, JR.  15:45= RUSSELL IS FOUND DEAD. 16:52= SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 18:33= WHEELCHAIR BOUND. 19:29= CONSOLIDATED BANK & TRUST. 19:41= CHAIRMAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 20:24= MAGGIE LENA WALKER PASSES AWAY. 20:53= FUNERAL. 22:13= BURIED IN EVERGREEN CEMETERY. 22:40= MAGGIE'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, HATTIE WALKER. 24:23= MAGGIE'S ACCOLADES. 26:15= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Maggie L. Walker - Wikipedia Biography: Maggie Lena Walker Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) Maggie Lena Walker - Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) Maggie Lena Walker (1864–1934) - Encyclopedia Virginia History - Maggie L. Walker Governor's School Maggie L. Walker Governor's School - Governor's High School for Government and International Studies Pennies and nickels add up to success: Maggie Lena Walker | National Museum of American History The St Luke Penny Savings Bank - Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) Maggie Lena Walker: America's National Treasure in Banking | FDIC.gov 1903: St. Luke Penny Savings Bank - Partnership for Progress Maggie L. Walker, First Black Woman to Charter a Bank - This Month in Business History - Research Guides at Library of Congress

Date: March 19, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #23. The Ball Method: A Legacy in Science and Shadows                                              Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary The Ball Method: A Legacy in Science and Shadows  Brilliant. Fearless. Forgotten—until now. Alice Augusta Ball was just 23 when she changed the course of medical history, unlocking a cure that freed thousands from exile. But fate, and injustice, conspired to bury her name in the shadows. A scientific prodigy, Alice cracked the code to transform chaulmoogra oil into a life-saving treatment for leprosy. Yet, after her tragic and mysterious death, someone stole her discovery, erasing her from the history books. This episode unravels the extraordinary, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant story of a woman whose genius reshaped medicine. From her trailblazing research to the decades-long fight to reclaim her legacy, we uncover how Alice Ball defied barriers of race, gender, and time itself. Why was she forgotten? Who took credit for her work? And how did the world finally remember her name? Join us as we dive into the science, the scandal, and the staggering impact of The Ball Method—a story of innovation, injustice, and the unstoppable power of truth. Highlights: 00:56- INTRO.  01:03- ALICE AUGUSTA BALL.  01:38- HER FATHER JAMES PRESLEY BALL.  01:51- HER MOTHER LAURA LOUISE HOWARD BALL. 02:01- HER GRANDFATHER JAMES BALL SR. 02:00- HIS FATHER PASSES AWAY. 03:14- SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL.  03:38- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. 03:53- GRADUATE OF UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON. 03:59- CO-PUBLISHES ARTICLE, "BENZOYLATIONS IN ETHER SOLUTION".  04:24- COLLEGE OF HAWAII.  04:36- KAVA PLANT. 05:15- HANSON'S DISEASE. 06:16- THE BALL METHOD.  07:23- PASSES AWAY. 07:40- THE DEAN METHOD.  07:54- ALICE IS CREDITED FOR THE DISCOVERY OF LEPROSY TREATMENT. 08:13- 78 PATIENTS AT KAHILI HOSPITAL. 08:31- ACCOLADES. 09:24- ALICE BALL DAY. 10:47- BALL METHOD USED UNTIL THE 1940s. 11:24- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Alice BALL A Woman Who Changed the World | University of Hawai'i Foundation Ball, Alice Augusta Alice Ball | Oxford University Museum of Natural History Alice Augusta Ball (1892-1916) | Behind the frieze | LSHTM UWSOP alumni legend Alice Ball, Class of 1914, solved leprosy therapy riddle - School of Pharmacy Alice Augusta Ball: The unrecognized chemist behind a breakthrough leprosy treatment | EPIC Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium Overlooked No More: Alice Ball, Chemist Who Created a Treatment for Leprosy - The New York Times Alice Ball - Wikipedia

Date: March 5, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #22. CRISPUS ATTUCKS: THE FIRST TO DEFY. THE FIRST TO DIE. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🔥 Crispus Attucks: The First to Defy. The First to Die. ⚔️ The year is 1770. Boston simmers with unrest, its streets thick with the scent of revolution. British soldiers march, muskets in hand, but one man refuses to cower. Crispus Attucks—a runaway, a sailor, a man of two worlds—has spent his life outrunning chains and defying an empire. But tonight, he won't run. When the air crackles with the tension of rebellion, Crispus takes his stand at the front of the resistance. What begins as shouts and clenched fists erupts into chaos as musket fire splits the night. The multiple shots rip through him, but his fall ignites a movement. The first casualty of the American Revolution is not just a victim—he is a symbol, a martyr, a call to arms. Join us as we unravel the story of the man who stood first, fell first, and forever changed the course of history. His name lives on. His fight is not forgotten. 🔴⚔️🩸🔥📜⚡💥✨✊🏾 Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:16- CRISPUS ATTUCKS.  03:06- HIS FATHER JACOB PETER ATTUCKS. 03:19- HIS MOTHER NANCY. 03:39- RUNAWAY SLAVE. 04:25- ALIAS MICHAEL JOHNSON.  05:54- FIGHT WITH BRITISH SOLDIERS. 07:19- BOSTON MASSACRE. 09:33- CRISPUS IS SHOT. 10:08- MORE VICTIMS FALL.  10:55- BECOMES THE FIRST CASUALTY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. 11:33- THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN. 12:06- SAMUEL ADAMS.  12:20- PAUL REVERE. 12:35- BRITISH SOLDIERS ARRESTED. 12:41- JOHN ADAMS.  13:06- CRISPUS AND FOUR OTHER VICTIMS ARE BURIED AT THE GANARY BURYING GROUNDS. 13:50- FREDERICK DOUGLASS. 14:05- 1776.  14:20- ACCOLADES.  14:50- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Reflecting Attucks » Revolutionary Spaces Crispus Attucks (U.S. National Park Service) Crispus Attucks - Wikipedia Africans in America/Part 2/Crispus Attucks Black History Boston: The hero of the Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks | Boston.gov Crispus Attucks Museum | University Library Crispus Attucks | American Battlefield Trust 8 Things We Know About Crispus Attucks | HISTORY Crispus Attucks | Revolutionary War, African American, Patriot | Britannica Who was Crispus Attucks? – Crispus Attucks Patriot or Fool? Crispus Attucks and the Civil Rights Movement » Revolutionary Spaces Crispus Attucks | American Battlefield Trust

Date: February 26, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #21. The Heart of a Pioneer: The Life of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 💙 The Heart of a Pioneer: The Life of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams 💙 Before open-heart surgery was even a concept, one man dared to dream beyond the constraints of race, poverty, and doubt. Born into hardship, young Daniel Hale Williams III's life took twists sharper than a scalpel. His journey took him from a shoemaker to barber to scholar, and ultimately, to a medical trailblazer. In this electrifying episode, we journey through his early years, where loss and ambition collide, shaping the boy who would one day change the world. From a barbershop in Rockford to the halls of Chicago Medical College, Daniel's relentless hunger for knowledge—and a well-placed push from fate—propels him toward a destiny few dared to imagine. But this isn't just a history lesson. It's a story of resilience, brilliance, and a heart strong enough to heal others. Join us as we unravel the origin story of a true pioneer, whose hands would one day hold the future of heart surgery itself. Buckle up! It's gonna' be a thrilling ride through history, medicine, and the unbreakable spirit of a man determined to defy the odds. 🎧 Listen now. Because every great legacy starts with a single heartbeat. Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.  01:05- DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS III BIRTH.  01:20- 5th OF 7 CHILDREN.  01:23- HIS FATHER DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS, JR. 01:25- HIS MOTHER SARAH PRICE WILLIAMS. 02:00- HIS FATHER PASSES AWAY. 02:31- MR. MASON'S TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS IN BALTIMORE.  02:52- ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. 03:06- BARBER'S APPRENTICESHIP. 03:30- ANDERSON TONSORIAL PARLOR. 04:20- JANESVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY.  04:33- GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL. 06:04- 2 YEAR MEDICAL APPRENTICESHIP. 06:22- CHICAGO MEDICAL COLLEGE.  07:42- MD DEGREE. 08:09- PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTICE.  08:48- PROVIDENT HOSPITAL AND TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES. 10:21- OPEN- HEART SURGERY. 11:32- PUBLISHES HIS FINDINGS. 12:16- SURGEON-IN-CHIEF AT FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL 12:41- CO-FOUNDS THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.  12:56- COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL, ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, & MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE.  14:26- MARRIES ALICE JOHNSON. 14:36- ALICE PASSES AWAY. 14:41- DANIEL RETIRES.  14:52- SUFFERS A STROKE.  14:57- DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS PASSES AWAY. 15:04- HIS FUNERAL.  15:15- CONCLUSION.  Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Who Was Dr. Daniel Hale Williams? - Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center | Jackson State University Daniel Hale Williams - Wikipedia Daniel Hale Williams: Biography, Physician, Open-Heart Surgery Pioneer Daniel Hale Williams and the First Successful Heart Surgery | Columbia Surgery Daniel Hale Williams | Biography & Facts | Britannica 04_daniel_hale_williams.pdf (revisit tomorrow) The legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a heart surgery pioneer | American Heart Association Rock County Wisconsin - Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, M.D. (1856 - 1931) - Genealogy Pennsylvania Center for the Book Daniel Hale Williams Level 2 - Pennsylvania People  

Date: February 12, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #20: The Coffee Queen of New Orleans: The Life and Legacy of Rose Nicaud Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Step into the bustling streets of 19th-century New Orleans, where the scent of rich, dark coffee weaves through the French Market like an intoxicating spell. Meet Rose Nicaud—a woman who turned beans and boiling water into freedom. Born into slavery, Rose didn't just dream of a better life; she brewed it, one cup at a time. With grit, ambition, and an unmatched talent for crafting the perfect blend, she became the first known African American woman to own a coffee stand in New Orleans. She built more than a business—she built a legacy. From the early dawns of the French Quarter to the height of her success, her journey is nothing short of riveting. In this episode, we unravel the trials, triumphs, and tenacity of a woman who transformed coffee into currency, outsmarted oppression, and paved the way for future entrepreneurs. Her story is rich, bold, and unforgettable—just like her coffee. So grab your cup, settle in, and sip on the story of the indomitable Rose Nicaud. ☕✨ #History #CoffeeCulture #NewOrleans #Trailblazer Highlights: 00:57= INTRO  01:46= ROSE NICAUD BIRTH. 03:36= SELLING COFFEE IN THE FRENCH MARKET. 05:34= EXPANDS HER OFFERINGS. 05:54= PURCHASES HER FREEDOM. 06:26= MULTIPLE FREE PEOPLE OF COLOR FRENCH MARKET COFFEE VENDORS. 07:45= STRENGTHENS HER BUSINESS. 08:33= CAFÉ DU MONDE. 08:43= WHOLESALE COFFEE BEANS. 10:11= CIVIL WAR BEGINS.  10:15= UNION FORCES CAPTURES NEW ORLEANS. 10:21= ABOLITION OF SLAVERY. 10:33= TESTIFIES IN A MURDER TRIAL.     11:52= BUSINESS IS LISTED IN THE NEW ORLEANS CITY DIRECTORY.  12:12= PASSES AWAY. 12:25= BURIED IN THE ST. LOUIS CEMETERY.  12:40= IMMORTALIZED IN GEORGE WASHINGTON CABLE'S NOVEL DR.SEVIER. 13:12= CAFÉ ROSE NICAUD.  13:51= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: The World of Rose Nicaud.pdf Rose Nicaud and the History of French Market Coffee The Muse: Rose Nicaud – Black Girl Black Coffee Celebrating Black History: Rose Nicaud - New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - NORBCC, Inc. The former slave who opened the first French Market coffee stand | 300 for 300 | nola.com The World of Rose Nicaud | Historic New Orleans Collection Born a slave, sold 6 times | Meet New Orleans' first coffee barista Rose | WGNO.com Rose Nicaud helped pioneer culinary entrepreneurship

Date: January 29, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #19: Diahann Carroll: A Legacy of Elegance, Talent, and Tenacity Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary From the jazz-filled streets of Harlem to the bright lights of Broadway and the power plays of Hollywood, Diahann Carroll's journey was one of undeniable brilliance. In this episode, we explore the life of a trailblazing icon who redefined the role of African American women in entertainment. Born Carol Diann Johnson in the Bronx, she grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture of Harlem, where her dreams took flight. With a voice that could mesmerize and a presence that commanded attention, she captivated audiences from her very first television appearance. Winning Chance of a Lifetime was just the beginning—Hollywood soon came calling. She became the first African American woman to lead a television series in a non-servant role with Julia, and later, she reigned supreme as the fierce and glamorous Dominique Deveraux on Dynasty. On stage, she made history as the first African American woman to win a Tony Award for No Strings. But behind the glitz, her life was filled with love, heartbreak, and resilience. Through every triumph and setback, she remained a force to be reckoned with, breaking barriers and inspiring generations. Diahann Carroll didn't just change Hollywood—she changed the way the world saw African American women. Her story is one of talent, tenacity, and timeless impact. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of a true legend. Highlights: 00:56= INTRO  01:05= CAROL DIANN JOHNSONS BIRTH. 01:18= HIS FATHER, JOHN JOHNSON. 01:23= HIS MOTHER, MABEL FAULK. 02:03= MUSIC AND ART HIGH SCHOOL WITH CLASSMATE BILLY DEE WILLIAMS. 02:24= EBONY MAGAZINE. 02:34= TV CONTESTS. 02:39= STAGE NAME: DIAHANN CARROLL. 02:50= CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. 04:08= HOUSE OF FLOWERS.  05:40= CARMEN JONES. 06:01= PORGY AND BESS. 06:20= PETER GUN.     06:43= PARIS BLUES.  07:31= LOVE AND LOSS. 07:37= MARRIES MONTE KAY.  07:50= DAUGHTER, SUZANNE KAY. 08:15= SIDNEY POITIER 09:57= TONY AWARD- 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO WIN BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL. 10:21= JULIA- THE 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN A NON-SERVANT ROLE. 10:37= GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD AND MULTIPLE EMMY NOMINATIONS. 10:48= CLAUDINE. 11:03= ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION. 11:12= DOMINIQUE DEVERAUX IN THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 11:38= 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN MAJOR CHARACTER ON THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 12:22= REUNITED THE FORMER CLASSMATE BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, WHO PLAYS HER HUSBAND ON THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 13:05= A DIFFERENT WORLD, MARION GILBERT. 13:26= EMMY NOMINATION. 14:13= THE FIVE HEARTBEATS DIRECTED BY ROBERT TOWNSEND. 14:53= LONESOME DOVE- THE SERIES. 15:48= SUNSET BOULEVARD. 16:28= GREY'S ANATOMY AND ANOTHER EMMY NOMINATION. 17:00= THE LEGEND OF TARZAN.  17:22= BREAST CANCER 17:39= WHITE COLLAR. 17:52= CO-FOUNDS THE CELEBRITY ACTION COUNCIL. 18:14= DIAHANN CARROLL PASSES AWAY. 19:05= ACCOLADES. 20:18= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Diahann Carroll | People | Pioneers of Television | PBS Diahann Carroll - Julia, Dynasty & Death Fire Island Celebrity history- Diahann Carroll — Fire Island Pines Historical Society Diahann Carroll, Actress Who Broke Barriers With 'Julia,' Dies at 84 - The New York Times Diahann Carroll, Actress born - African American Registry Diahann Carroll - Wikipedia Diahann Carroll | Television Academy Diahann Carroll has died; pioneering actress in "Julia" and Oscar nominee dies at 84, cause of death cancer - CBS News Diahann Carroll Dead: 'Dynasty' Star Dies at 84 After Cancer Battle | Us Weekly Diahann Carroll dead: Julia, Dynasty, Grey's Anatomy actress dies at 84 Diahann Carroll Dead: Pioneering Actress on 'Julia' and 'Dynasty' Was 84 Diahann Carroll Dead: 'Julia' and 'Dynasty' Star Dies at 84 Cicely Tyson Opens Up About Seeing Diahann Carroll Before She Died Diahann Carroll, star of television and screen, has died of cancer, says daughter Suzanne Kay | WJTV About 5 — Daughters of the Movement Like mother, like daughter (gorgeous!) Diahann Carroll with her daughter, Suzanne Kay, at the 1987 Golden Globe Awards in... – @vintageblackglamour on Tumblr

Date: January 15, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: The Dream That Echoed Beyond Time Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary What does it mean to dream? For Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it meant imagining a world where justice rolled like waters and equality reigned like a mighty stream. But behind the powerful speeches and marches lies a man of bold faith, strategic brilliance, and unyielding courage—a man who dared to stand against the tide of hate with love. In this episode, we dive into the life of Dr. King like never before, exploring the struggles he faced, the dreams that kept him going, and the seismic impact he made on the world. Was he a revolutionary, a peacemaker, or something in between? We'll trace his rise from a young preacher with a calling to the leader of a movement that changed the fabric of America forever. Get ready for a mix of inspiration and intrigue as we uncover lesser-known stories about Dr. King: his moments of doubt, his visionary strategies, and how he balanced the weight of a movement on his shoulders. We'll also take a fresh look at the "I Have a Dream" speech—how it almost didn't happen and why it still resonates today. Tune in for a thrilling celebration of a man who dreamed big, fought harder, and left us with a blueprint for a better tomorrow. It's Dr. King as you've never seen him before—real, raw, and deeply human. Highlights: 00:58= INTRO  01:06= MICHAEL KING JR'S BIRTH. 01:38= HIS FATHER, MICHAEL KING SR. 01:54= HIS MOTHER, ALBERTA WILLIAMS. 04:20= MICHAEL KING SR CHANGES HIS NAME TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, SR & HIS SON'S NAME TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 06:44= MARTIN ATTENDS THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY'S LABORATORY SCHOOL. 07:02= THE YOUNGEST ASSISTANT MANAGER AT THE ATLANTA JOURNAL. 07:11= ATTENDS BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. 07:34= JOINS THE DEBATE TEAM. 08:43= ATTENDS MOREHOUSE COLLEGE.  10:01= GRADUATES WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FROM MOREHOUSE COLLEGE. 11:09= ATTENDS CROZER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. 12:50= GRADUATES WITH A BACHELOR OF DIVINITY FROM CROZER AND BEGINS HIS DOCTORAL STUDIES AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY .     13:41= MEETS CORETTA SCOTT.  14:49= THE COUPLE MARRY. 15:21= THEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN.  16:00= THE PULPIT OF DEXTER AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH IN MONTGOMERY, AL. 16:25= CLAUDETTE COLVIN 16:54= PHD FROM BOSTON UNIVERSITY. 17:03= ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON A CITY BUS. 17:17= THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT IS BORN. 18:19= NOVEMBER 1956 THE SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST SEGREGATION ON PUBLIC BUSES. 18:46= MARTIN FOUNDS THE SCLC. 19:16= MARTIN RETURNS TO ATLANTA AND CO-PASTOR'S THE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH WITH HIS FATHER. 19:54= ARRESTED DURING AN ATLANTA STUDENT MOVEMENT SIT-IN AT RICH'S DEPARTMENT STORE. 20:31=THE BIRMINGHAM CAMPAIGN. 21:25= THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC AND HIS "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH. 22:54= THE MARCH MAKES SPECIFIC DEMANDS. 23:35= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964. 24:20= MARTIN RECEIVES THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. 26:20= HE DENOUNCES THE VIETNAM WAR. 27:10= HIS POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN.  27:39= SUPPORTS THE MEMPHIS SANITATION WORKER'S STRIKE. 27:58= DELIVERS HIS "I'VE BEEN TO THE MOUNTAINTOP" SPEECH 28:15= MARTIN IS SHOT AT THE LORRAINE MOTEL IN MEMPHIS, TN. 28:59= RUSHED TO ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY. 29:08= DIES AT ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL. 29:40= RIOTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. 30:15= SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY GIVES HIS SPEECH, "ON THE MINDLESS MENACE OF VIOLENCE". 30:25= THE MEMPHIS SANITATION WORKER'S STRIKE IS SETTLED.  30:43= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT & THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT. 30:55= THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968. 31:29= 7 ½ HOUR FUNERAL FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 35:20= LAID TO REST IN SOUTH-VIEW CEMENTERY IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.  36:02= JAMES EARL RAY IS CAPTURED. 36:24= JAMES EAR RAY RECANTS HIS CONFESSION. 36:40= JAMES EARL RAY IS SENTENCED. 36:53= JAMES EARL RAY DIES.  37:00= MARTIN'S REMAINS ARE MOVED TO THE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 37:48= CORETTA SCOTT KING JOINS HIM UPON HER DEATH. 37:55= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Martin Luther King Jr. – Biography - NobelPrize.org Martin Luther King, Jr. | Biography, Speeches, Facts, & Assassination | Britannica Martin Luther King, Jr. | About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Introduction | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Martin Luther King Jr.   Biography, Quotes & Legacy | HISTORY Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the United States Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service | AmeriCorps Major King Events Chronology: 1929-1968 | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service | AmeriCorps Remarks on Signing the King Holiday and Service Act of 1994 | The American Presidency Project The King Center | The Center for Nonviolent Social Change N.H.'s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Didn't Happen Without A Fight | New Hampshire Public Radio List of African-American holidays - Wikipedia Timeline - Martin Luther King, Jr. - Research Guides at Louisiana State University Boston University | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute About | Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. About Dr. King | Martin Luther King Center Martin Luther King, Jr. | Timeline | Britannica Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery Bus Boycott, civil rights movement, segregation, nonviolent protest On Apr 12, 1963: Bull Connor Orders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dozens More Civil Rights Marchers Violently Arrested in Birmingham Birmingham Campaign | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Bull Connor, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Labor Movement | AFL-CIO Connor, Theophilus Eugene "Bull" | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement -- History & Timeline, 1963 (Jan-June) Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.] Martin Luther King Jr. is jailed in Birmingham | April 12, 1963 | HISTORY Birmingham Campaign of 1963 - Encyclopedia of Alabama Bending Toward Justice: April 1963 - Alabama News Center The Big Six Organizers Of The March On Washington: Where Are They Now? | HuffPost Voices The 'Big Six' Organizers of the Civil Rights Movement Important Activist and Leaders – African American Civil Rights Movement The Big Six Of The Civil Rights Movement - WorldAtlas The 1963 March on Washington | NAACP March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Transcript of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech : NPR March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom The March on Washington: Photos From an Epic Civil Rights Event March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (U.S. National Park Service) 50th Anniversary of March on Washington & "I Have a Dream" Speech - U.S. Embassy in   The Czech Republic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963, MLK - Wesleyan University Martin Luther King Jr. – Facts - NobelPrize.org Nobel Peace Prize | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute Today in History: Dr. Martin Luther King Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 60 Years Ago | Defender Services Office - Training Division Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Nobel Prize - Civil Rights Digital Library 1964: Martin Luther King Jr. received Nobel Peace Prize - Mississippi Today National Civil Rights Museum | At the Lorraine Motel The Famous Lorraine Motel Tennessee: The Lorraine Motel (U.S. National Park Service) National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel – US Civil Rights Trail The Lorraine Motel and Martin Luther King | The New Yorker Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute King's Assassination: A Timeline | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

Date: January 1, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #17: Dr. Charles Richard Drew: The Father of the Blood Bank Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Prepare to be transfixed by the pulse-pounding story of Dr. Charles Richard Drew—the "Father of the Blood Bank" and a pioneer who didn't just save lives but revolutionized medicine forever. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Drew's journey from an ambitious athlete to a groundbreaking surgeon is as thrilling as it is inspiring. Driven by personal tragedy and steeled by racial injustice, he turned heartbreak into purpose, setting out to conquer medical mysteries that others wouldn't dare touch. In this episode, we trace Drew's meteoric rise—from excelling at Amherst College and McGill University to making history as the first African American to earn a Doctor of Medical Science degree at Columbia University. Discover how his innovations in blood plasma preservation fueled lifesaving efforts during World War II, while he simultaneously fought racial segregation in medicine with unflinching resolve. But Drew's legacy didn't stop at blood banks and battlefield medicine. As a mentor and educator at Howard University, he cultivated the next generation of African American surgeons, breaking down barriers and building bridges in a segregated America. Tragically, his life was cut short at just 45 years old, but his impact endures—from mobile bloodmobiles to schools and hospitals that bear his name. Tune in for a riveting exploration of the man who redefined science, shattered stereotypes, and left behind a legacy that continues to save lives. This isn't just history—it's heart, hope, and heroism in action. Highlights: 00:58= INTRO  03:12= GRADUATES FROM AMHERST COLLEGE. 03:18= PROFESSOR AT MORGAN COLLEGE. 03:28= ATTENDS MCGILL UNIVERSITY. 03:44= CHARLES DREW'S BIRTH IN D.C. 04:01= HIS MOTHER NORA . 04:16= HIS FATHER RICHARD. 04:27= HIS SIBLINGS. 05:09= RAISED IN AN UPPER-MIDDLE CLASS NEIGHORHOOD. 05:26= ATTENDS DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.  06:09= ACCOLADES WHILE ATTENDING MCGILL UNIVERSITY. 07:47= INTERNSHIP AND SURGICAL RESIDENCY AT MONTREAL HOSPITAL. 09:24= GRADUATES FROM MCGILL UNIVERSITY WITH MD & CM.     10:14= RETURNS TO D.C. AND JOINS THE FACULTY OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.  10:24= PIONEERING RESEARCH ON BLOOD STORAGE & PRESERVATION. 10:45= SURGEON AT FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL.  11:06= ROCKEFELLER FELLOWSHIP AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. 11:30= HIS DISSERTATION, "BANK BLOOD: A STUDY OF BLOOD PRESERVATION". 13:29= DISCOVERS A METHOD TO EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE OF BLOOD PLASMA. 14:26= PRESENTS HIS FINDINGS AT MEDICAL CONFERENECES. 15:07= THE US GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES THE FIRST NATIONAL BLOOD BANK. 15:26= BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO EARN A DOCTORATE OF MEDICINE DEGREE FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. 15:39= APPOINTED MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE BLOOD OF BRITAIN PROGRAM. 15:55= KNOWN AS "THE FATHER OF THE BLOOD BANK". 16:14= APPOINTED AS THE VERY FIRST MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL BLOOD COLLECTION PROGRAM. 17:15= INVENTS THE "BLOODMOBILES". 17:54= THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BARS AFRICAN AMERICANS FROM DONATING BLOOD. 18:34= CHARLES HIMSELF IS BARRED FROM DONATING BLOOD. 18:47= CHARLES PROTESTS THE POLICY. 19:07= CHARLES RESIGNS FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD PROGRAM AND RETURNS TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY AS A PROFESSOR. 19:44= BECOMES AN OUTSPOKEN ADVOCATE FOR RACIAL EQUALITY. 20:21= CHARLES IS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT.  21:36= CHARLES PASSES AWAY AT ALAMANCE GENERAL HOSPITAL "WHITE ONLY". 21:49= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: The father of the blood bank | Blood Cancer UK Dr. Charles Drew: A Pioneer in Blood Transfusions – Pieces of History (archives.gov) Charles Richard Drew - American Chemical Society (acs.org) The Truth About the Death of Charles Drew - 2004 - Question of the Month - Jim Crow Museum (ferris.edu) Black blood bank inventor's daughter says the health care inequities her father fought still exist today | PBS News Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Charles R. Drew | Our Blood Institute (arkbi.org) Six Facts about Dr. Charles Drew - From Athlete to America's Blood Bank Hero (worldstrides.com) The Color of Blood | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu) Charles Drew (1904-1950) • The Story of Howard University's First Black President, Mordecai Wyatt Johnson | The Dig at Howard University Charles Richard Drew | Science History Institute

Date: December 18, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #16. Nat King Cole: The Velvet Voice That Changed the World Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Ever wondered how a young boy from Montgomery, Alabama, became the voice of love and Christmas for generations? In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Nat King Cole—born Nathaniel Adams Coles—a trailblazing musician, groundbreaking entertainer, and one of the smoothest voices in history. From his humble beginnings playing gospel and jazz piano in Chicago churches, to leading the iconic Nat King Cole Trio, and eventually topping charts with unforgettable hits like "Mona Lisa" and "The Christmas Song", Nat was a genre-defying artist who shattered barriers both musical and societal. We'll explore his early days sneaking out to hear jazz legends, the origins of his silky baritone, and the moment he broke through as a vocalist. You'll also learn about his resilience in the face of racism, including a chilling attack on stage and a burning cross on his lawn. Despite these trials, Nat's legacy as a cultural icon endures—a man who helped reshape music, television, and the fight for equality in America. Tune in as we celebrate his life, loves, triumphs, and the heartbreaks that shaped one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Prepare to be charmed, moved, and maybe even inspired to revisit the magic of his music. 🎶 Press play and let Nat's story sing! Highlights: 00:57- INTRO.   01:04- NATHANIEL ADAMS COLES' BIRTH.  01:17- HIS FATHER REV. EDWARD B. COLES.  01:23- HIS MOTHER PERLINA COLES. 01:46- ONE OF FIVE SIBLINGS. 01:52- AGE 4 HE AND HIS FAMILY RELOCATE TO CHICAGO. 02:15- PLAYS, "YES, WE HAVE NO BANANS.".  02:41- TEENAGER SNEAKING OUT OF THE HOUSE TO VISIT JAZZ CLUBS. 02:56- WENDEL PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL. 03:02- JOINS HIS BROTHER'S BAND "SOLID SWINGSTERS".  03:14- HIS FIRST RECORDING. 03:32- MARRIES NADINE ROBINSON.   03:38- JOINS EUBIE BLAKES' "SHUFFLE ALONG" NATIONAL TOUR.  03:47- TAKES A STAGE NAME & CREATES A TRIO BAND. 04:10- TRIO IS PERFORMING REGULARLY IN HOLLYWOOD.  04:20- ADOPTS THE MONIKER NAT KING COLE. 04:35- NBC'S BLUE NETWORK BROADCAST THEIR PERFORMANCES. 05:30- TRIO'S GROUNDBREAKING SINGLE "THAT AIN'T RIGHT". 06:20- TRIO SIGNS WITH CAPITOL RECORDS. 06:29- SINGLE "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". 06:59- BECOMES ONE THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS TO TOP BOTH R&B AND POP CHARTS. 07:24- CAPTIOL RECORDS BECOMES NICKNAMED, "THE HOUSE THAT NAT BUILT". 07:54- MARRIAGE TO NADINE ROBINSON DISSOLVES. 08:02- MARRIES MARIA HAWKINS ELLINGTON. 08:15- OFFICIATED BY REV. ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR. 08:34- THE COUPLE ENCOUNTER THE KKK. 09:42- NAT'S POPULARITY SKYROCKETS. 10:01- NATURE BOY BECOMES ONE THE OF BEST SELLING RECORDS OF THE YEAR. 10:26- FREQUENTLY APPEARS ON RADIO PROGRAMS AND LATE-NIGHT SHOWS.  10:40- EMBRACES A SOLO CAREER. 10:50- THE CHRISTMAS SONG, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU. 11:23- THE CHRISTMAS SONG ALBUM BECOMES THE BEST SELLING CHRISTMAS ALBUM OF THE DECADE. 11:31- AN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION. 11:41- BECOMES A FATHER. 11:59- TRANSITIONS TO MOSTLY POP MUSIC. 12:19- ATTACKED ON STAGE IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. 12:45- BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE NAACP. 13:05- PERFORMS IN CUBA, ALTHOUGH BARRED FROM THE HOTEL NACIONAL. 13:23- CUBA TRIBUTES A BUST & A JUKEBOX TO HIM AT THE HOTEL NACIONAL. 13:41- BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO HOST A NATIONAL TV VARIETY SHOW. 14:25- FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS WITH SPONSORSHIP FOR THE PROGRAM. 15:01- SHOW LASTS FOR 58 WEEKS. 15:19- RECORDS ALBUMS IN SPANISH. 16:18- NAT IS A GLOBAL ICON. 16:30- ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE ARTISTS OF HIS ERA. 1960S STRING OF HITS. 17:16- PLAYS FOR ROYALTY. 18:07- AFFAIR WITH SWEDISH DANCER GUNILLA HUTTON. 18:18- BATTLES WITH LUNG CANCER. 18:26- RECORDS LAST ALBUM, LOVE. 18:56- LEFT LUNG IS REMOVED. 19:06- METASTASIZED CANCER.  19:32- NAT KING COLE PASSES AWAY. 20:13- 100 HIT SONGS. 20:53- ACCOLADES. 23:54- HIS DAUGHTER NATALIE FEATURES A POSTHUMOUS DUET WITH NAT ON HER 1991 ALBUM UNFORGETTABLE…WITH LOVE. 24:21- CONCLUSION. 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Date: December 04, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info  Episode #15. Philip B. Downing: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the Mail Box Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Image: It's 1891, and sending a letter means braving the weather, trudging miles to the nearest post office, and hoping your parcel survives the elements. But in October 1891, Philip B. Downing, the Rhode Island-born innovator says, "What if mail could meet us halfway?" With a genius design that's now known as the mailbox, Philip doesn't just give us convenience—he revolutionizes communication. Born in 1857 to a family of trailblazers, including a prominent abolitionist father and a grandfather whose Manhattan oyster house is the toast of the town, Philip B. Downing is destined for greatness. From engineering street-railway switches to perfecting envelope moisteners (yes, those were a thing!), his knack for solving everyday problems leaves a legacy of ingenuity. But the mailbox isn't just a clever box on legs—it's a leap toward modern connectivity. Downing's patented hinged door safeguards mail from rain, snow, and prying eyes, making snail mail faster and more reliable. Little does he know, his invention will pave the way for over 150,000 collection boxes used daily across the United States. This week, we dive into Philip B. Downing's life, from his Boston-based career at the Custom House to the 1989 US postal stamp commemorating his contributions. Join us for a witty, whirlwind tour of the man who made it easier for love letters, bills, and postcards to find their way home. Got mail? Thank Philip Downing! Highlights: 01:00- INTRO.   01:23- PHILIP B. DOWNING'S BIRTH.  01:37- HIS FATHER GEORGE T. DOWNING.  01:45- HIS MOTHER SERENA L. DEGRASSE. 02:01- HIS GRANDFATHER THOMAS DOWNING. 00:23- THE UNITED ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF NY. 03:34- PHILIP MOVES TO BOSTON, MA.  03:49- MARRIES EVANGELINE HOWARD. 03:57- THE COUPLE HAVE TWO CHILDREN. 04:05- CLERK AT THE BOSTON CUSTOM HOUSE.  04:55- FILES A PATENT APPLICATION FOR A MECHANICAL DEVICE TO OPERATE STREET RAILWAY SWITCHES. 05:08- GRANTED PATENT FOR HIS DEVICE.   06:55- DEVISES THE STREET LETTER BOX AKA THE MAIL BOX.  07:10- GRANTED A PATENT FOR THE MAILBOX. 07:49- PATENTS AN IMPROVED VERSION OF THE MAILBOX.  08:21- PATENTS AN ENVELOPE MOISTENER. 08:37- PATENTS ACCESSIBLE DESKTOP NOTEPAD. 09:14- RETIRES FROM THE BOSTON CUSTOM HOUSE AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE. 09:32- PHILIP B. DOWNING PASSES AWAY. 10:00- RECEIVES A US POSTAL SERVICE COMMERATIVE STAMP. 10:29- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Philip B. Downing (1857-1934) • Black Inventor Philip Downing is the reason for mailboxes and then some Philip Downing - The Black Inventor Online Museum Philip Bell Downing: Black Creativity Seen in Everyday Objects – BlackPressUSA Black in the Day…You Got Mail - BLACK WITH NO CHASER Philip Downing invented the modern-day letterbox - Face2Face Africa Philip B. Downing Facts for Kids Philip B. Downing Philip Downing

Date: November 20, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #14: Harriet E. Wilson: A Life Unwritten Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode, we dive into the turbulent life of Harriet E. Wilson—"Hattie"—a woman whose indomitable spirit defied the odds to become the first African American to publish a novel in North America. Born a free person of color in New Hampshire in March 1825, Hattie's story is both heartbreaking and uplifting: orphaned young, bound into indentured servitude, and later abandoned by her husband, she faced countless challenges. Yet, it was her incredible resilience and ambition that propelled her forward, eventually inspiring Our Nig, her largely autobiographical novel that exposed the harsh realities of racial and class discrimination in the North. Hattie's journey didn't end there. After the tragic loss of her son, she immersed herself in the Spiritualist movement of the time, becoming a beloved trance medium, healer, and speaker who captivated audiences across New England. Despite her struggles, Hattie found her voice, her community, and her calling—championing causes from labor reform to children's education. Join us as we uncover Hattie's profound legacy: a life marked by triumphs, sorrows, and supernatural beliefs that allowed her to transcend her circumstances. Rediscovered in 1982, Hattie's story continues to resonate, reminding us of the power of courage, creativity, and conviction. This is the tale of Harriet E. Wilson—author, medium, and a voice that could not be silenced. Highlights: 00:57= INTRO.  01:01= HARRIET E. ADAMS' BIRTH.  01:45= HER FATHER JOSHUA GREEN 01:50= HER MOTHER MARGARET ANN ADAMS. 02:23= HER FATHER PASSES AWAY. 03:03= HARRIET IS SENT LIVE AT THE HAYWARD HOUSEHOLD. 03:10= HER MOTHER PASSES AWAY. 03:33= BECOMES AN INDENTURED SERVANT TO THE HAYWARD HOUSEHOLD. 05:15= ATTENDS SCHOOL. 06:11= TURNS 18 AND LEAVES THE HAYWARD HOUSEHOLD. 06:30= WORKS AS A SEAMSTRESS & HOUSE SERVANT. 06:46= BOARDS WITH LOCAL FAMILIES. 07:16= MEETS THOMAS WILSON.     07:24= THEY MARRY.  07:33= THOMAS ABANDON'S HARRIET. 07:40= ALONE & PREGNANT. 07:46= POEM "FADING AWAY" PRINTED IN THE NEWSPAPER.  06:37= RECEIVES THE YOUNG MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. 08:03= LIVES AT THE HILLSBOROUGH POOR FARM. 07:49= PROMOTED TO MAJOR. 08:10= GIVES BIRTH TO HER SON, GEORGE MASON WILSON. 08:30= LEAVES GEORGE AT THE POOR FARM. 08:58= WRITES OUR NIG, A NOVEL. 09:43= COPYWRIGHTS OUR NIG.  09:47= PUBLISHES OUR NIG. 10:05= GEORGE PASSES AWAY. 10:27= REFUGE IN THE SPIRITUALIST MOVEMENT. 10:45= COLORED TRANCE MEDIUM. 10:55= SPIRITUALIST CAMP MEETING. 11:15= SPEECHES ON LABOR REFORM AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. 11:37= RECOGNIZED AS A HEALER. 12:07= MARRIES JOHN GALLATIN ROBINSON. 12:40= CHILDREN'S PROGRESSIVE LYCEUMS. 13:12= SPEAKS AGAINST THE STATE'S ROLE IN CHILD-REARING. 13:35= RUNS A BOARDING HOUSE. 15:01= CARED FOR AT QUINCY HOSPITAL. 15:14= HARRIET PASSES AWAY. 15:44= BURIED AT MOUNT WOLLASTON CEMETERY.  15:56= REDISCOVERED BY SCHOLAR HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. 16:22= THE HARRIET WILSON PROJECT COMMISSIONS A STATUE IN 2006. 17:06= APART OF THE BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. 17:11= HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILED.  17:41= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.  Links To Additional Resources: Harriet E. Wilson - Wikipedia Harriet E. Wilson African American Author Biography Harriet E. Wilson | First African-American Novelist, 19th Century Novelist, New England Novelist | Britannica Harriet E. Wilson | Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Harriet E. Adams Wilson (ca. 1828-?) • Harriet Wilson, Author born - African American Registry Welcome to the official Harriet Wilson Project Page Harriet E. Wilson Memorial | Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Harriet Wilson: African American Writer Today in Black History: August 18, 1859 "Harriet E. Wilson Copyrights 'Our Nig' " | Idealistic Ambition's Not a Slave, yet not Free: Harriet E. Wilson and the Abolition Movement - Black Heritage Trail NH HARRIET E. WILSON: African American Spiritualist - Spiritual Path Church Harriet Wilson | History of American Women

  Date: November 6, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #13: The Skyward Legacy of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Strap in as we launch into the exhilarating life of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., a man who defied gravity and history alike. Born in a time when the odds were stacked sky-high, Daniel soared to become the first African American four-star general, carving a path as bold as the jet engines he loved. In this episode, we'll trace Daniel's journey from humble beginnings in the segregated South to the Tuskegee Airmen, where he sharpened his skills and unflinching courage in the cockpit. But his story is more than flight hours and dogfights. It's a tale of relentless tenacity, patriotism, and humor as sharp as his flying maneuvers. Whether he was diffusing high-stakes Cold War tensions in North Korea or blazing through the skies in combat, Daniel's fearless spirit made history—and rewrote the rules of who could sit at the top. Prepare for an inspiring dive into the mind of a pilot who wasn't just fighting wars but barriers too. With a touch of swagger and a heart as big as his wingspan, General James Jr left behind a legacy that lifts us all, skyward. Join us for a fast-paced, high-altitude journey through a life that proves the sky isn't the limit—it's just the beginning. Highlights: 01:00= EPILOGUE.  01:05= DANIEL "CHAPPIE" JAMES JR'S BIRTH.  01:48= HIS FATHER DANIEL JAMES SR. 02:00= HIS MOTHER LILLIE ANNA BROWN JAMES. 02:45= GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL. 02:50= ATTENDS THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. 03:10= ATTENDS THE CIVILIAN PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM. 03:20= MARRIES WIFE DOROTHY WATKINS. 03:29= THE COUPLE HAVE THREE CHILDREN. 03:43= ENLISTS IN THE AVIATION CADET PROGRAM. 04:07= RECEIVES HIS PILOT WINGS AND PROMOTED TO 2ND LIEUTENANT. 04:50= PROMOTED TO 1ST LIEUTENANT. 05:00= FLIGHT LEADER WITH THE 12TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON.     05:21= JOINS THE 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON.  05:40= AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. 05:55= PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN. 06:10= THE BADGE OF TUSKEGEE.  06:37= RECEIVES THE YOUNG MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. 07:03= SERVES AS DEPUTY COMMANDER OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 81ST TACTICAL FIGHTER WING. 07:49= PROMOTED TO MAJOR. 08:50= PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL. 09:22= PROMOTED TO COLONEL. 10:01= DEPUTY COMMANDER OF OPERATIONS FOR THE 8TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING. 10:37= NAMED WING VICE COMMANDER.  10:40= BOLO MIG SWEEP MISSION. 11:14= NAMED FLORIDA'S OUTSTANDING AMERICAN OF THE YEAR. 11:33= PROMOTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL. 11:52= DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS. 12:25= PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL. 13:20= PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL. 14:23= PROMOTED TO 4-STAR GENERAL. 14:40= COMMANDS NORAD & ADCOM. 15:10= RETIRES FROM THE US AIR FORCE. 15:29= PASSES AWAY. 15:50= LAID TO REST AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 16:05= HIS WIFE DOROTHY IS BURIED BESIDE HIM. 16:11= PENSACOLA DEDICATES A STATE OFFICE BUILDING IN HIS NAME. 16:23= HIS CHILDHOME IS TRANSFORMED INTO THE GENERAL DANIEL CHAPPIE JAMES JR MUSEUM AND FLIGHT ACADEMY.  16:44= PENSACOLA BAY BRIDGE RENAMED IN HIS HONOR 16:55= HIS SON LIEUTENANT GENERAL DANIEL JAMES III. 17:29= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.    Links To Additional Resources: GENERAL DANIEL JAMES JR. > Air Force > Biography Display Air Force's Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. Was 1st Black 4-Star General > U.S. Department of Defense > Story Black History Month Trailblazer: General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. > Pacific Air Forces > Article Display Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | City of Pensacola, Florida Official Website Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | National Aviation Hall of Fame ABOUT CHAPPIE | Chappie James Museum Gen. Chappie James Jr. rose to fame as first Black four-star general Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | National Air and Space Museum

Date: October 23, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #12: "Unbought and Unbossed: The Epic Journey of Shirley Chisholm" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode of Unbought and Unbossed: The Epic Journey of Shirley Chisholm, we take you on a thrilling ride through the life of the first African American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Born to immigrant parents in Brooklyn, raised amidst the sun-soaked sugarcane fields of Barbados, Shirley's story is one of grit, courage, and unyielding ambition. From her early years challenging the constraints of society to her groundbreaking 1972 presidential run, Shirley Chisholm shattered ceilings and defied expectations at every turn. Get ready to witness the power of one woman's determination to change the world. Shirley wasn't just a politician—she was a force of nature. With her signature slogan, "Unbought and Unbossed," she faced down the political machine, inspiring generations of women, people of color, and dreamers to rise up. This episode is a tribute to her fiery spirit, the battles she fought, and the undeniable legacy she left behind. Tune in to discover how Shirley's fearless voice continues to echo through history, reminding us all that change starts with a bold, determined step. Highlights: 00:59= INTRO. 01:07= SHIRLEY CHISHOLM'S BIRTH. 01:38= HER FATHER CHARLES ST. HILL. 01:49= HER MOTHER RUBY SEALE ST. HILL. 02:01= OLDEST OF FOUR DAUGHTERS. 02:26= LIVES WITH HER MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS. 04:02= LIVES WITH HER PARENTS. 04:48= GRADUATES FROM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. 05:29= GRADUATES FROM BROOKLYN COLLEGE. 06:12= NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHER. 06:30= MASTER'S DEGREE FROM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. 06:50= INVOLVED IN DEMOCRATIC CLUBS. 07:39= ELECTED TO THE NY STATE LEGISLATURE. 08:49= RUNS FOR CONGRESS. 10:51= THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN ELECTED TO CONGRESS. 10:57= SHE TAKES HER OATH. 12:12= ASSIGNED TO THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE. 12:32= REASSIGNED TO THE VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. 12:50= SERVES SEVEN TERMS IN CONGRESS. 13:05= EXPANDS THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM & HELPS TO CREATE WIC. 13:23= PUBLISHES HER AUTOBIOGRAPHY. 13:50= ANNOUNCES SHE IS RUNNING FOR US PRESIDENCY. 15:55= PUBLISHES HER SECOND BOOK. 16:12= ADVOCACY FOR WORKER'S MINIMUM WAGE. 17:00= RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10 MOST ADMIRED WOMEN IN AMERICA. 17:14= EXPANDS THE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH SCHOOL PROGRAM. 17:46= ACCOLADES. 18:17= FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN & THE SECOND WOMAN IN HISTORY TO SERVE ON THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE. 20:41= ANNOUNCES HER RETIREMENT. 21:02= TEACHES & GIVES PUBLIC SPEECHES. 21:13= COFOUNDS THE NATIONAL CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN. 21:27= ACCOLADES. 21:58= SHE PASSES AWAY. 22:11= ACCOLADES. 23:07= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Shirley Chisholm | National Women's History Museum (womenshistory.org) Shirley Chisholm (November 30, 1924 - January 1, 2005) | National Archives Shirley Chisholm for President | National Museum of African American History and Culture CHISHOLM, Shirley Anita | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives Shirley Chisholm: Unbought and Unbossed | Smithsonian Institution (si.edu) Shirley A. Chisholm Biography » Women of the CBC » Avoice - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » African American Voices in Congress (cbcfinc.org) Bioguide Search (congress.gov) Shirley Chisholm | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica Changing the Face of Democracy | Museum of the City of New York (mcny.org) Nomination for Ambassador to Jamaica | The American Presidency Project (ucsb.edu) Shirley Chisholm (November 30, 1924 - January 1, 2005) | National Archives Shirley Chisholm - A Seat at the Table (bringyourownchair.org) The True Story Behind Netflix's 'Shirley': About Shirley Chisholm (today.com) Chisholm, Shirley | Women of the Hall Shirley Chisholm | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica Shirley A. Chisholm Timeline » Women of the CBC » Avoice - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » African American Voices in Congress (cbcfinc.org) Shirley Chisholm | Archives of Women's Political Communication (iastate.edu) Post of Jamaica Ambassador To Go to Shirley Chisholm - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Shirley: Shirley Chisholm's Career Timeline from 1953-1993 (elle.com) Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm: "Unbought and Unbossed" | National Archives Museum

Date: October 9, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #11: William Cuffay: The Forgotten Black Chartist Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In today's episode of The Forgotten Black Chartist, we shine a light on William Cuffay—a man who stood small in height but towered as a revolutionary force. Born to an enslaved Black father and white English mother, Cuffay defied the barriers of race, class, and physical disability to become a leader of the 19th-century Chartist movement. Fighting for universal suffrage and workers' rights, he organized strikes, gave fiery speeches, and stood firm even as the government tried to silence him. But Cuffay's rebellion didn't end with his exile to Tasmania—he continued to push for justice from across the globe. So why does history barely remember him? Join us as we uncover the untold story of William Cuffay, the forgotten Black Chartist who helped pave the way for modern democracy. This is history with heart, courage, and a touch of rebellion—don't miss it! Highlights: 00:56= EPILOGUE 01:58= INTRO 02:07= WILLIAM CUFFAY'S BIRTH. 02:09= HIS FATHER CHATHAM CUFFAY. 02:19= HIS MOTHER JULIANA FOX. 02:43= BORN WITH DEFORMITIES. 03:11= ONE OF FIVE CHILDREN. 03:56= MOVES TO LONDON. 04:56= MARRIES ANN MARSHALL. 05:19= MARRIES ANN BROOMHEAD AND HAS A CHILD. 05:26= HIS WIFE AND CHILD PASS AWAY. 05:41= MARRIES MARY ANN MANVELL. 06:45= JOINS THE LABOR STRIKE. 07:23= CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN TAILORS' CHARTER ASSOCIATION.                                             08:11= THE PETITION. 09:32= LAND REFORM. 09:57= ORGANIZES 3RD PETITION. 10:01= LAMBETH GATHERING SPEECH. 11:51= SECRETARY OF THE ASSOCIATION AND PLANS AN UPRISING. 12:06= POLICE RAID THE MEETING PLACE. 12:28= ARRESTED. 12:48= STANDS TRIAL FOR FELONY TREASON. 13:19= SENTENCED BY THE JUDGE. 13:36= SAILS TO THE PENAL COLONY. 13:58= GRANTED A TICKET OF LEAVE. 14:12= MARY ANN JOINS HIM. 14:29= PARDONED. 14:40= SUPPORTS AN ALLY'S NOMINATION. 15:01= MARY ANN PASSES AWAY. 15:24= WILLIAM CUFFAY PASSES AWAY. 15:33= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: BBC - History - William Cuffay Portrait of William Cuffay - Age of Revolution William Cuffay, Black Chartism and a treasured object - People's History Museum: The national museum of democracy (phm.org.uk) William Cuffay, 1788 – 1870 - chartist ancestors William Cuffay based on a drawing by William Paul Dowling - National Portrait Gallery (npg.org.uk) William Cuffey – The National Archives Honor William Cuffay: The Chartists' Forgotten Black Leader (jacobin.com) The Story of William Cuffay, Black Chartist | libcom.org William Cuffay - Wikipedia

  Date: September 25, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #10: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Get ready to be uplifted by the soaring voice that changed gospel music forever. In this episode, we celebrate National Gospel Music Heritage Month, as we journey through the remarkable life of Mahalia Jackson, a New Orleans-born powerhouse who transformed spirituals into a global sensation. From her humble beginnings in a three-room shotgun home packed with family members and a dog, to taking the world's greatest stages by storm, Mahalia's story is as inspiring as her voice. Feel the rhythm of the streets of New Orleans, where jazz and blues echoed—but Mahalia's heart beat for something divine. Follow her move to Chicago, where her path crossed with Thomas A. Dorsey, the Father of Gospel Music, sparking a musical revolution. We'll explore how her career catapulted with the hit "Move On Up a Little Higher" and how she broke barriers at Carnegie Hall. But Mahalia wasn't just a voice—she was a force for change. We'll reveal her powerful role in the Civil Rights Movement, singing beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and giving voice to a generation's fight for equality. With humor, heart, and a voice from the heavens, Mahalia Jackson didn't just sing gospel—she lived it. Tune in for a stirring episode about a woman whose voice shook the world. Highlights: 01:06= INTRO 01:11= MAHALA JACKSON'S BIRTH IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. 02:37= HER FATHER JOHNNY JACKSON. 02:57= HER MOTHER CHARITY CLARK. 03:08= HER MOTHER'S DEATH. 03:24= RAISED BY HER AUNT MAHALA "DUKE" PAUL. 04:05= JOINS THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR. 04:47= MOVES TO CHICAGO WITH HER AUNTS. 05:49= ADDS AN "I" TO HER FIRST NAME. "MAHALIA JACKSON". 06:03= MEETS THOMAS A. DORSEY, "THE FATHER OF GOSPEL MUSIC". 06:46= TOGETHER THEY TOUR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 07:23= BECOMES AN ENTREPRENUER. 07:36= MARRIES ISAAC HOCKENHULL.                   08:13= THE COUPLE DIVORCE. 08:30= MOVE ON UP A LITTLE HIGHER. 09:42= RECORDS A STRING OF GOSPEL HITS. 10:20= NATIONAL TREASURE. 10:36= PERFORMS REGULARLY ON TELEVISION SHOWS. 10:51= 1ST GOSPEL SINGER TO PERFORM AT CARNEIGE HALL. 11:34= EUROPEAN CONCERT TOUR. 12:13= HOST A SUNDAY NIGHT RADIO SHOW ON CBS. 12:24= DEBUTS THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. 12:42= PURCHASES A HOME IN CHATAM, IL. 12:57= PERFORMS WITH DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS BAND. 13:07= RELEASES AN ALBUM WITH DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS BAND. 13:14= APPEARS IN VARIOUS FILMS. 13:35= BECOMES INVOLVED WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. 13:49= JOINS THE PRAYER PILGRIMAGE FOR FREEDOM. 14:37= SINGS AT JOHN F. KENNEDY'S PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATON. 14:43= WINS A GRAMMY FOR BEST GOSPEL RECORDING. 14:55= PERFORMS AT THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM. 15:28= PUBLISHES AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, "MOVIN' ON UP" 15:25= SINGS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR'S FUNERAL. 16:09= CAREER CONTINUES TO FLOURISH. 16:27= FINAL CONCERT IN MUNICH, GERMANY. 16:39= HONORARY DEGREE AS A DOCTOR OF MUSIC FROM MARYMOUNT COLLEGE. 17:02= MAHALIA JACKSON PASSES AWAY. 17:18= FUNERALS HELD IN BOTH CHICAGO & NEW ORLEANS. 17:31= STARS ARE AMONG THE MILLIONS OF MOURNERS. 17:39= ARETHA FRANKLIN SINGS "PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HAND" AT MAHALIA JACKSON'S FUNERAL. 17:47= LAID TO REST IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. 17:57= HER $1 MILLION ESTATE. 18:27= ACCOLADES. 18:32= GOSPEL MUSIC HALL OF FAME. 18:49= ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC HALL OF FAME. 18:58= USPS HONORS HER WITH A COMMERATIVE 32 CENT POSTAGE STAMP. 19:07= 1ST GOSPEL ARTIST TO RECEIVE A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. 19:23= FILMS MADE IN HER HONOR SINCE HER DEATH. 19:45= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Mahalia Jackson - Wikipedia Mahalia Jackson - Songs, Death & Civil Rights (biography.com) Mahalia Jackson | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (rockhall.com) Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Takes Flight | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu) Jackson, Mahalia | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute (stanford.edu) "High Priestess" or "Master of an Art of Singing"? Changing the Conversation about Mahalia Jackson | WFMT Mahalia Jackson - 64 Parishes Providence Park Cemetery, Mahalia Jackson's Gravesite | Explore Louisiana MISS JACKSON LEFT $1 ‐MILLION ESTATE - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Mahalia Jackson (gospelmusichalloffame.org) Mahalia Jackson | Malaco Records 25 Facts About Gospel Trailblazer Mahalia Jackson - The Network Journal (tnj.com)

Date: September 11, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #9: "The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this thrilling episode, we journey into the life of Norbert Rillieux, the unsung genius who revolutionized sugar refining and forever changed the world of industrial evaporation. Born in New Orleans in 1806, this "quadroon libre" defied the odds, blending his lineage of French aristocracy and free Black heritage to become one of history's most important inventors. Norbert's journey takes him from the vibrant streets of New Orleans to the esteemed École Centrale in Paris, where his brilliance in engineering and mechanics began to shine. But it's his return to Louisiana that sets the stage for a sugar industry breakthrough. Discover how Norbert's invention—the multiple-effect evaporator under vacuum—not only transformed sugar from a luxury to a daily staple but also safeguarded the lives of countless workers. Tune in to explore the intricate relationships, rivalries, and innovations that marked Rillieux's life. We'll uncover how his patented invention earned him worldwide recognition and wealth, and why his legacy continues to sweeten our lives today. From sugarcane to sugar beets, from New Orleans to Paris, this episode celebrates the remarkable story of Norbert Rillieux—a name you'll never forget after this tale of innovation, resilience, and legacy. Highlights: 01:10= INTRO 01:29= NORBERT RILLIEUX'S BIRTH IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. 01:41= FREE PERSON OF COLOR. 01:48= HIS FATHER VINCENT RILLIEUX. 01:55= HIS MOTHER CONSTANCE VIVANT. 03:09= HIS SIBLINGS. 04:09= STUDENT AT ECOLE CENTRALE IN PARIS. 04:44= INSTRUCTOR AT ECOLE CENTRALE IN PARIS. 05:25= REFINING SUGAR INTO CRYSTALLIZED GRANULES. 06:55= RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS, LA 07:50= MULTIPLE EFFECT EVAPORATOR UNDER VACUUM. 07:57= US PATENT FOR HIS INVENTION. 08:36= THE SUGAR TRAIN.                                        09:42= MRYTLE GROVE PLANTATION INSTALLATION. 09:45= BELLE CHASSE PLANTATION INSTALLATION. 10:05= MERRICK & TOWNE IN PHILADELPHIA OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT INVENTION SYSTEMS. 10:47= INVENTION ADOPTED IN OTHER COUNTRIES. 11:01= INVENTION IS USED IN PRODUCTION OF OTHER GOODS. 11:48= RETURNS TO PARIS, FRANCE. 12:25= LEARNS EGYPTOLOGY. 13:03= SUGAR BEETS SUGAR REFINING. 13:03= INVENTOR USED FOR SUGAR BEETS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. 13:49= LOSES HIS PATENT. 13:59= NORBERT RILLIEUX PASSES AWAY. 14:08= BURIED IN PARIS CEMETERY. 14:21= WIFE, EMILY CUCKOW PASSES AWAY. 14:45= ACCOLADES. 19:17= CONCLUSION. odcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Norbert Rillieux - American Chemical Society (acs.org) Norbert Rillieux - Wikipedia NIHF Inductee Robert Rillieux Invented Refining Sugar NIHF Inductee Robert Rillieux Invented Refining Sugar The free man of color whose invention revolutionized the sugar industry | The Historic New Orleans Collection (hnoc.org) Norbert Rillieux - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Black History – Norbert Rillieux (chefsville.org) Norbert Rillieux: African American Inventor (myblackhistory.net)  (revisit before creating essay) *** Norbert Rillieux | The Engines of Our Ingenuity (uh.edu) How Sweet it Is … Norbert Rillieux, Sugar Savant (entergynewsroom.com) Norbert Rillieux (1806-1894) • (blackpast.org) Norbert Rillieux, Engineer, and Inventor born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) Happy Birthday, Norbert Rillieux | COMSOL Blog Norbert Rillieux - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Black Inventor Named to Hall of Fame | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (diverseeducation.com)

Date: August 28, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #8. "The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this compelling episode of The Dough of Destiny, we travel back to the 19th century to meet the extraordinary Judy W. Reed, a woman who kneaded more than just dough—she kneaded her way into history. Born in 1826, Judy broke barriers and defied odds to become the first African American woman ever to receive a Unites States patent. Her invention? A revolutionary Dough Kneader and Roller, patented in September 1884, that changed the way bread was made across America. But who was Judy beyond her invention? We follow her courageous journey to her move from Virginia to Washington, D.C. Despite the challenges of her time, Judy's story is one of resilience and quiet brilliance. Yet, like many innovators, her legacy almost faded into obscurity after her passing in 1905. Join us as we uncover the story of this unsung hero who became a pioneer in a world that often refused to acknowledge her worth. Judy W. Reed's story is more than just history—it's a testament to the power of persistence and innovation. Don't miss this compelling episode that will leave you hungry for more! Highlights: 01:00= EPILOGUE 01:26= INTRO 01:33= JUDY'S BIRTH. 05:12= END OF THE CIVIL WAR. 05:53= WASHINGTON, D.C. 07:17= BEGINS TO BAKE. 10:23= DOUGH KNEADER AND ROLLER INVENTION. 12:13= DOUGH KNEADER AND ROLLER INVENTION PATENT REQUEST. 13:03= PATENT APPROVED. 13:13= 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN TO RECEIVE A US PATENT. 13:21= US PATENT#. 16:44= JUDY'S DEATH. 18:30= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Judy W. Reed (ca. 1826-?) • (blackpast.org) Judy Reed - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help Judy W. Reed, Inventor born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) Judy Reed the first black woman to receive a US patent | Viva (vocal.media) Judy W. Reed - Wikipedia Thomas Jennings & Judy Reed - Black Innovators (housefulofnicholes.com) Judy W. Reed – First African American woman to receive patent – African American History Month 2015 #BlackHistoryMonth « Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers!

Date: August 14, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #7. "The First to Jump: The Story of Walter Morris and the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Step back into the 1920s, where the story of a boy born in Waynesboro, Georgia, will eventually become the tale of a trailblazer who redefines courage and determination. This is the story of Walter Morris, a young man raised during the unforgiving years of the Great Depression, surrounded by a loving family that instills in him the values of diligence, perseverance, and unyielding loyalty. In our thrilling episode of "The First to Jump," we dive deep into Walter's early life, exploring the challenges and triumphs that shapes the man who will go on to lead the first all-African American paratrooper unit, the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion—better known as the Triple Nickles. Picture this: It's the 1930s, and Walter is a teenager taking on responsibilities that most boys his age can't even imagine, all while apprenticing under his father, a skilled bricklayer. But as the economy crumbles, even the most skilled workers find themselves struggling. Young Walter is forced to face the harsh realities of a world that seems stacked against him. As we trace Walter's journey, you'll hear about his decision to join the United States Army in January 1941. With the world engulfed in war, the Army represents a way out, a chance to escape societal limitations and prove himself. But what follows is a story of grit and resilience as Walter encounters the stark realities of a segregated Army, where African American soldiers are relegated to menial tasks far from the front lines. In this episode, we'll explore Walter's early military days, marked by rigorous training and the heartbreak of being "washed out" just before completing Infantry Officer Candidate School. But instead of giving up, Walter makes a bold choice that changes everything: he joins the Service Company of Parachute School, where he starts to reshape his destiny. Get ready to be inspired as we tell the story of a man who refused to accept the status quo, who dared to envision a different future for himself and his fellow soldiers. With wit, tenacity, and a burning desire to make a difference, Walter Morris begins a journey that will not only change his life but also pave the way for generations of African American soldiers to come. Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure into the life of Walter Morris, the first African American to become airborne in the United States Army, as well the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the first all-African American US Army airborne Battalion. An entire battalion of men who would not be defined by the limits of their time, but by the limitless possibilities they created for their future. This is "The First to Jump," where history meets heroism, and where one company's story becomes a legacy for us all. Highlights: 01:00= INTRO 01:13= WALTER MORRIS' BIRTH. 02:23= JOINS THE US ARMY. 03:07= US ARMY IS SEGREGATED. 03:20= "WASHED OUT" OF INFANTRY OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL. 03:57= PARACHUTE SCHOOL. 04:52= PRISONERS OF WAR. 05:25= DRAFTS A PLAN. 05:37= PRESENTS THE PLAN. 05:48= RESTRUCTURES THE COMPANY. 05:54= FIRST SERGEANT. 07:53= ACTIVATION OF THE 555TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY COMPANY. AN ALL-AFRICAN AMERICAN UNIT. 08:26= AIRBORNE SCHOOL. 08:58= 4- 1 WEEK PHASES. 10:14= 5 QUALIFYING JUMPS. EARNING THE JUMP WINGS. 10:44= FIRST SERGEANT & FIRST OFFICER BRADLEY BIGGS. 11:30= GRADUATION CEREMONIES BEGIN. 12:32= 555th REQUESTS VOLUNTEERS. 12:52= BECOME A BATTALION. 12:58= NICKNAMED THE TRIPLE NICKLES. 13:28= WALTER BECOMES A 2ND LIEUTENANT. 13:59= MARRIES. 14:54= MISSION TO FIGHT FOREST FIRES. 15:06= PENDLETON, OREGON. 15:24= FOREST FIRES TRAINING. 15:59= BOMB TRAINING. 16:30= PARACHUTE TRAINING. 17:15= ONLY ONE DEATH. 17:24= "SMOKEJUMPERS". 17:51= SMOKEJUMPERS' FOREST FIRE. 18:31= OPERATION FIREFLY. 18:31= REQUEST COMBAT DUTY IN THE KOREAN WAR. 19:48= 555TH NYC VICTORY PARADE. 20:05= HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE US ARMY. 20:16= BRICKLAYER. 20:30= TRIPLE NICKLES DEACTIVATED. 20:56= 1100 JUMPS & 30 FIRES. 21:09= EXECUTIVE ORDER 9981. 21:49= WALTER'S ACCOLADES. 22:20= WIFE DIES. 22:29= REMARRIES. 22:35= OFFICIALLY RETIRES. 22:43= WALTER COFOUNDS THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION IN PALM COAST, FL.     22:55= TAMPA-BASED 555TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY ASSOCIATION MEMBER. 23:10= WALTER PASSES AWAY. 23:45= WALTER'S GRANDSON GRADUATES FROM PARATROOPER SCHOOL. 24:04= MUSEUM EXHIBITS. 24:50= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: Walter Morris Collection | Library of Congress (loc.gov) Walter Morris (triplenickle.com) Walter Morris and the "Triple Nickles" Jump into History - Picturing Black History Highlighting the legacy of the U.S. Army's first all-Black World War II paratrooper unit | WUNC America's First African-American Paratrooper Unit (thedropzone.org) Trailblazing paratrooper broke color barrier in secret - CNN.com How Black Smokejumpers Helped Save The American West : NPR History Dept. : NPR Monument, Circle of Firsts honor black Soldiers | Article | The United States Army Walter Morris, original member of all-black 555th Army Parachute Battalion, dies at 92 - The Washington Post Walter Morris, Paratrooper born - African American Registry (aaregistry.org) National Museum of the United States Army (thenmusa.org)  

Date: July 31, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #6. "Valor Unveiled: The Heroic Legacies of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton" Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Welcome to "Valor Unveiled," where we shine a spotlight on the phenomenal bravery of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton, the two African Americans who received the Medal of Honor for their valor in the Korean War. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of courage and inspiration! First, meet William Henry Thompson, a hero whose legacy is as towering as his bravery. In the heat of battle in Haman, South Korea, on August 6, 1950, Thompson's platoon faced an overwhelming enemy. Retreat was the sensible option, but Thompson chose otherwise. Despite severe wounds, he covered his comrades' withdrawal with unyielding resolve, turning himself into a one-man shield. His heroism saved countless lives and earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor, making him a symbol of ultimate sacrifice and bravery. Now, let's talk about Cornelius H. Charlton, whose audacity and leadership were nothing short of legendary. On June 2, 1951, near Chipo-Ri, Korea, Charlton took command after his platoon leader was wounded. Leading a fearless assault against a fortified enemy, Charlton's indomitable spirit turned the tide. Even after sustaining severe injuries, he pressed on, refusing evacuation and continuing the fight until he was fatally wounded. His courage under fire earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor, highlighting his relentless determination and leadership. Thompson and Charlton's stories are not just tales of battlefield heroics; they are powerful narratives of overcoming racial barriers and inspiring future generations. Their legacy reminds us that true heroism knows no bounds. Join us on "Valor Unveiled" to celebrate these incredible men and their enduring impact.   Highlights: 00:56- EPILOGUE 01:27- INTRO.  01:34- WILLIAM HENRY THOMPSON'S BIRTH. 01:39- SINGLE MOTHER. 02:02- WILLIAM ENLIST IN THE US ARMY. 02:14- ADAK, ALASKA. 02:36- WILLIAM REENLIST IN THE US ARMY. 02:38- SOUTH KOREA. 02:50- REASSIGNED TO JAPAN. 02:59- 24TH INFANTRY. 25TH DIVISION. SEGREGATED UNIT. 03:27- KOREAN WAR ERUPTS. 03:43- DEPLOYED TO SOUTH KOREA. 03:57- BATTLE OF SANGJU. 04:28- HAMAN, SOUTH KOREA. 05:15- WOUNDED MULTIPLE TIMES. 05:30- LIEUTENANT ORDERS A RETREAT. 05:39- WILLIAM MAINTAINS HIS POST. 06:02- WOUNDED BODY RETRIEVED BY FELLOW SOLDIERS. 06:02- WILLIAM HENRY THOMPSON'S DEATH. 06:42- MEDAL OF HONOR 07:14- 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL SINCE THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. 07:22- RECEIVES THE PURPLE HEART. 07:27- MEDAL PRESERVATION 07:45- RESTING PLACE.   08:14- CORNELIUS H. CHARLTON'S BIRTH. 08:30- PARENTS. 08:50- RELOCATION TO BRONX, NY. 09:06- JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL. 09:15- GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL & ENLISTS IN THE US ARMY. 09:31- DEPLOYED TO ALLIED- OCCUPIED GERMANY. 09:40- REENLISTS & ASSIGNED TO MARYLAND. 09:49- DEPLOYED TO ALLIED-OCCUPIED JAPAN. 10:10- REQUEST COMBAT DUTY IN THE KOREAN WAR. 10:16- TRANSFERRED TO COMPANY C. 24TH INFANTRY. 25TH DIVISION IN KOREA. 10:50- OPERATION PILEDRIVER. HILL 543. CHIPO-RI, SOUTH KOREA. 11:17- HE ASSUMES COMMAND. 11:29- WOUNDED MULTIPLE TIMES. 11:54- CORNELIUS CHARGES ALONE. 12:10- SUCCUMBS TO HIS INJURIES. 12:21- REMAINS RETURNED TO HIS FAMILY. 12:30- MEDAL OF HONOR AND THE PURPLE HEART. 12:51- REINTERRED MULTIPLE TIMES. 13:21- MEDAL OF HONOR PRESERVATION. 13:31- HEROISM COMMEMORATED IN NUMEROUS WAYS.    15:13- LIST OF AWARDS FOR HIS SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND BRAVERY. 16:14- CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.   Links To Additional Resources: William Henry Thompson | Korean War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient (cmohs.org) William Thompson (Medal of Honor, 1950) - Wikipedia William Thompson (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) William Thompson - Recipient - (militarytimes.com) William H. Thompson Collection | Library of Congress (loc.gov) Korean War - African American Veterans Monument (aavmwny.org) A Soldier's Story: Private First Class William Henry Thompson (everydaypatriot.com) William Thompson's memorial page - Honor Veterans Legacies at VLM (va.gov) Black Soldiers, Purple Hearts | Ann Arbor District Library (aadl.org) 50 states, 50 heroes: Standing ground - Austin Daily Herald | Austin Daily Herald National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (thepurpleheart.com) TIL PFC William Thompson was the first of two African Americans in Korea to receive the Medal of Honor since the Spanish-American War. Both Medals were awarded posthumously. : r/todayilearned (reddit.com)= (3) For #BlackHistoryMonth NCA salutes, William Henry Thompson, a #Army soldier, and a posthumous recipient of the #MOH, for his actions in the #KoreanWar. Thompson was born in Aug.16, 1927, in New York City. He enlisted in the US Army in 1945 and completed one tour of duty. He reenlisted in January 1948, serving with the 24th Infantry from 1949–1950. On Aug. 6, 1950, near Haman in South Korea, Thompson provided cover for comrades as they withdrew from a surprise enemy attack. His courage was recognized posthumously with the Medal of Honor in June 1951. Thompson is one of two black soldiers to receive the Medal of Honor for service in the war. Thompson died Aug. 23, 1950. He is interred at Long Island National Cemetery. Pay tribute at https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/WILLIAMTHOMPSON/DA52BF0 #HonoringVets #AfricanAmericanHistory... - National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook= (see for actual tombstone & DOB & DOD) (4) #OTD 1950, PFC William H. Thompson, of the mostly segregated 24th Infantry Regiment, was killed in the Battle of Masan during the larger Pusan Perimeter offensive of the Korean War. Thompson grew up impoverished in Brooklyn, NY and enlisted in the Army late in 1945 shortly after turning 18. He was trained as a heavy weapons infantryman. On the night of his death, Thompson's unit was ambushed by a detachment of North Korean troops. Many in in Thompson's unit retreated, however, he manned his Browning machine gun to cover them. Injured numerous times by grenade fragments and small arms fire, Thompson refused to withdraw. His comrades reported a large grenade blast before his gun finally went silent. Thompson was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless action. He was the first of only two African Americans to receive this honor in the Korean War. Thompson's heroics were initially overshadowed by the poor performance of the 24th early in the war and unfounded racially motivated criticisms. He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery (Section... - National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook Cornelius H Charlton | Korean War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient (cmohs.org) Cornelius H. Charlton (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Cornelius H. Charlton - Wikipedia Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton (navy.mil) Cornelius H. Charlton | American Battle Monuments Commission (abmc.gov) West Virginia Veterans Memorial - Cornelius H. Charlton (wvculture.org) Cornelius Charlton - Recipient - (militarytimes.com) Hero 130 - Cornelius H. 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