Black History Moments: Aunt Polly Jackson didnt play on the Underground Railroad Shaakira White Productions 2021-01-29 | When we think of the Underground Railroad, our first thought may go to Harriet Tubman. But have you heard the story of Aunt Polly Jackson who helped escaped Black people using her two unlikely weapons of choice?This is her story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:bit.ly/3ol1fcp, bit.ly/3iSLyb0, bit.ly/3ppBJnB, bit.ly/2MtlvLy, to.pbs.org/3psj4rb, apple.co/39q25Ae
Black History Moments: Alice Coachman going for Gold Shaakira White Productions 2023-02-17 | The first Black woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics was from Albany, Georgia. But before she performed on the world's stage, she was a star athlete and standout that ran dirt roads barefoot and made her own hurdles from ropes and sticks she'd find around. This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:biography.com/athlete/alice-coachmanblackpast.org/african-american-history/coachman-alice-marie-1923olympics.com/en/news/alice-coachman-athleticsbritannica.com/event/London-1948-Olympic-Gameswomenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/alice-coachmanmediadiversified.org/2013/10/31/photo-gallery-this-sportin-life/alice-coachman-first-african-american-woman-to-win-an-olympic-gold-medal#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Sister Rosetta Tharpe started Rock n Roll Shaakira White Productions 2023-02-10 | When we think about the pillars of Rock & Roll, we usually think about Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, and more popular figures. However, did you know that a Black woman is known as the “godmother” of Rock & Roll from developing her signature sound while playing her electric guitar? This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:udiscovermusic.com/stories/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rocknroll-pioneerrockhall.com/inductees/sister-rosetta-tharpeafropunk.com/2019/03/rosetta-tharpeencyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/sister-rosetta-tharpe-1781https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection/search?edan_q=rosetta%20tharpe&page=1vulture.com/2022/06/sister-rosetta-tharpe-rock-legacy.htmlnpr.org/2017/08/24/544226085/forebears-sister-rosetta-tharpe-the-godmother-of-rock-n-roll#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Lets Talk about New Years Resolutions | Carefree and Black Diaries Shaakira White Productions 2023-02-07 | Is February too late to talk about resolutions? I mean, January felt like a trial month anyway, so let's get into it. Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteShop Carefree Merch: bit.ly/2KRnaXYFollow the Instagram: bit.ly/2Qsa0AiFollow the Twitter: bit.ly/2Tv31ZpFollow the Facebook page: bit.ly/3j9pfgiDon't forget to share this episode with your auntie, cousin, friends and 'nem.#podcast
Black History Moments: Gloria Richardson started a Movement Shaakira White Productions 2023-02-03 | I’m sure you’ve all seen the famous photograph of the woman casually pushing aside a bayonet-tipped riffle as she side-eyes soldiers. Her name was Gloria Richardson and she was the powerful force behind the Cambridge Movement. It’s not often that we hear her name mentioned alongside other Civil Rights leaders but she deserves her flowers. This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:snccdigital.org/people/gloria-richardsonnytimes.com/2021/07/18/us/gloria-richardson-dead.htmlarchives.gov/research/african-americans/individuals/gloria-richardsonnpr.org/2021/07/19/1017820962/gloria-richardson-civil-rights-pioneer-diesbaltimoremagazine.com/section/community/cambridge-riot-the-legacy-of-civil-rights-hero-gloria-richardson#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: David Ruggles was about that abolitionist life Shaakira White Productions 2022-11-13 | David Ruggles was like the 18th century version of Malcolm X. Born a free man, David made sure that he did everything he could to help enslaved people down south and free people up north. David was "about that action."This is his story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:bit.ly/2MwM3vO, bit.ly/3cE445X, bit.ly/3rlLlQG, bit.ly/3cGbhCK, bit.ly/2MTpJwk, bit.ly/39LUGLW, bit.ly/3oQxznA, bit.ly/3cRIfQL#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Mary Ellen Pleasant had that bag! Shaakira White Productions 2022-11-11 | Mary Ellen Pleasant was a self-made millionaire who was worth 30 million dollars at her peak. She used her money to invest in real estate and other businesses but most importantly, she used her wealth to ignite change. For example, she was a key figure in John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. But how did a woman with so much wealth spend the latter stages of her life in poverty? This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:https://nyti.ms/34juiH0, bit.ly/3aHpT1o, bit.ly/32cpi3U#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Who was the real Ma Rainey? Shaakira White Productions 2022-10-29 | If you've seen Netflix's latest hit, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, you may be curious to know more about the real person. Ma Rainey aka "Queen of the Blues", had a mouth full of gold teeth that matched her flashy performances. She was a blues pioneer and one of the first blues musicians ever recorded. This is her story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:https://nyti.ms/3stIC9t, bit.ly/2LQTJZ4, bit.ly/3icQuHF, bit.ly/2LwWtuM, bit.ly/35HSKS0, bit.ly/2LCET8G, bit.ly/38IKMtO, bit.ly/3ifXYcS#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Henrietta Lacks is the reason for modern medicine Shaakira White Productions 2022-10-22 | Did you know that the cells of a Black woman were used for major medical advancements and launched a multi-billion dollar medical industry? Henrietta's cells were the first human biological materials to ever be bought and sold but her family was never compensated and they weren't told of Henrietta's legacy until 20 years after she died. This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:bit.ly/3hzWzMQ, https://wapo.st/3hx7qac, bit.ly/2WRt3tQ, https://nyti.ms/2ZYMKSk, https://n.pr/32QKgHN#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Gladys Bentley and the Harlem Renaissance Shaakira White Productions 2022-10-15 | During the Harlem Renaissance, creative expression was in full swing from artists like Langston Hughes and Josephine Baker. However, we rarely hear about the legend that was Gladys Bentley. Gladys was a gender-bending performer that wore tuxedos and sung risqué lyrics to women in the audience at her shows. This is her story...Ebony magazine article: http://queermusicheritage.com/bentley6.htmlFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:bit.ly/3dLCcKs, https://nyti.ms/3dJV9NF, bit.ly/3cK2VXC#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: Annie Turnbo Malone Shaakira White Productions 2022-10-08 | Annie Turnbo Malone was that girl. Annie may have been the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire although it is taught that Madame CJ Walker was the first. She taught Madame CJ Walker much of what she knew about haircare, she opened the first cosmetology school for Black hair, and she was a philanthropist for the people. This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:historicmissourians.shsmo.org/historicmissourians/name/m/malone, bit.ly/34IVr41, bit.ly/2VFprJY, bit.ly/3ctswUy, bit.ly/3enW9s5#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth
Black History Moments: What is Juneteenth and the truth about President Lincoln Shaakira White Productions 2022-10-01 | Did you know that when Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, there were still enslaved people in Texas who were not informed of the news? It wasn't until June 19, 1865 that Union soldiers made their way to Texas to inform those people. However, the newfound news wasn't instant magic...This is the story of Juneteenth...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:juneteenth.com/history.htm, https://nyti.ms/2C9uHA6, to.pbs.org/2ZzkLII, bit.ly/2WrzjIJ, bit.ly/308yyoI, bit.ly/2WoRNcW
Black History Moments: Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin Shaakira White Productions 2022-09-24 | Before Rosa Parks, there was a 15 year old girl named Claudette Colvin who refused to give up her seat on her way home from school. It wasn't until 9 months after her arrest that Rosa used that inspiration to refuse giving up her seat in Montgomery, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. But why don't we know Claudette's story as well as Rosa's? I'll tell you here...This is her story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:https://wapo.st/2Yyn8tY, bit.ly/3dYsNQc, bit.ly/37pAw7m, https://n.pr/37rl8HY
Black History Moments: Michael Donald and Bankrupting the KKK Shaakira White Productions 2022-09-17 | In 1981, the top R&B song was "Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. The must-see movie was Halloween II. Although the 80's seemed a bit progressive compared to earlier times, the l*nching of 19 year old aspiring carpenter, Michael Donald proved that we still had a long way to go. His death sparked the lawsuit that left the Klan bankrupt.This is his story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:Book: 13 Loops by BJ Hollars, history.com/news/kkk-lynching-mother-justice, nytimes.com/1987/11/01/magazine/the-woman-who-beat-the-klan.html
Black History Moments: Harry T. and Harriette Moore Shaakira White Productions 2022-09-10 | When we think of martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement, we rarely discuss the original martyrs, Harry T. and Harriette Moore. This Florida couple organized over 100,000 Black people to vote, investigated every lynching in the state of Florida, and formed over 50 branches of the NAACP. This is their story...Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years. Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:floridatoday.com/story/news/2020/02/03/harry-t-moore-african-american-black-civil-rights-leader-florida/4481452002pbs.org/harrymoore/harry/mbio.htmlbit.ly/2VkCuQSnaacp.org/naacp-history-harry-t-and-harriette-moore
Black History Moments: Marsha P. Johnson and the LGBTQ Revolution Shaakira White Productions 2022-08-26 | When we think about the LGBTQ revolution, we often direct our thoughts to Stonewall and pride parades that followed but did you know that a Black trans woman was one of those at the forefront? Marsha P. Johnson was a trendsetter and pillar to LGBTQ youth in NYC. Unfortunately, her life was cut short in a case that has been cold for over 30 years now. This is her story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:bit.ly/3jlBqXE , bit.ly/3hyNx2W , https://bbc.in/34ChZFR , 'The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson' on Netflix , https://nyti.ms/34Ib1iF
Black History Moments: Bayard Rustin and The March on Washington Shaakira White Productions 2021-06-30 | Bayard Rustin was an openly gay Black man that helped plan and strategize many of the major civil right's events in history. Even when people tried to weaponize his sexuality against him, Bayard stood the course. This is his story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:https://nyti.ms/3az7FAInbcnews.to/2ZtLTZ0bit.ly/3uecPKgbit.ly/3bhqkjPhttps://n.pr/3ptwkLjto.pbs.org/3s3II6wbit.ly/3azb8j4bit.ly/3k1nUK8stanford.io/2NBM2a4https://s.si.edu/2Zvhdqo
Black History Moments: Daisy Bates was the force behind The Little Rock Nine Shaakira White Productions 2021-02-12 | Did you know that The Little Rock Nine were hand-picked by a woman who knew they'd be able to handle the scrutiny coming their way? Her name was Daisy Bates and she knew early on that she had to do something about racism and segregation in America. This is her story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:to.pbs.org/3a7islE, bit.ly/37mc88f, bit.ly/3qcI4mM, bit.ly/3aOzR1q, bit.ly/3abzZJj, bit.ly/2OxbCO9, bit.ly/2Z99NsI, bit.ly/3qghngQ, to.pbs.org/2ZaUsYk, bit.ly/372uPNK
Black History Moments: What really happened to Billie Holiday? Shaakira White Productions 2021-01-22 | Billie Holiday is one of the most influential jazz singers in American History. But there are parts of her story that remain untold. Listen to this episode to get an inside look at her life and what came to be the United States vs. Billie Holiday. This is her story...Become a patron for exclusive content: patreon.com/shaakirawhiteFollow us on Instagram: bit.ly/3e1z0eRFollow us on Twitter: bit.ly/3erzeMpLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/blackhistorymomentsWelcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.Hosted by Shaakira WhiteWe strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below: politi.co/2Ku721dbit.ly/36dOhHhlegcy.co/3itAPncbit.ly/3o0VrVgto.pbs.org/3pd6fkgbit.ly/3p4wycobit.ly/35W7Cw9billieholiday.com/bio
ReadySet.Vote by Shaakira White Shaakira White Productions 2020-11-07 | An election day mini-documentary following one voter's journey in casting her vote using the ReadySet.Vote Website Directed by Shaakira WhiteEdited by Shaakira WhiteProduced by Shaakira WhiteSpecial thanks to the Amazing Stories Foundation and ReadySet.VoteI do not own the rights to the music in this vide.
Welcome to Patreon! Shaakira White Productions 2020-10-12 | Become a Patron: patreon.com/shaakirawhite I hope that you are just as excited as I am to grow a community on Patreon. There's so much to look forward to and so much you don't want to miss! -Shaakira #Patreon #CarefreeandBlackDiaries
Carefree and Black Diaries: Dealing with Rejection and Post-Grad Life Shaakira White Productions 2020-07-28 | Stream the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/carefreeandblackdiariesWelcome to Carefree and Black Diaries, where we discuss everything from culture, politics, music, and education. But with a dash of hood on the rocks. Just a Black Girl navigating this thing called life and documenting it along the way.Hosted by Shaakira White (@shaakirawhite)This week's guests: Cecil Robinson (@cecilrob_) Link to Cecil's article: bit.ly/39wk9HgShop Carefree Merch: shopshaakirawhite.com#CarefreeandBlackDiaries #Podcast
Carefree and Black Diaries: Navigating Creative Entrepreneurship in 2020 Shaakira White Productions 2020-07-21 | Stream the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/carefreeandblackdiariesWelcome to Carefree and Black Diaries, where we discuss everything from culture, politics, music, and education. But with a dash of hood on the rocks. Just a Black Girl navigating this thing called life and documenting it along the way.Hosted by Shaakira White (@shaakirawhite)This week's guests: Abigail Hunter (@ab.k_) and Diamond Rollins (@diamondalicia_)Shop Carefree Merch: shopshaakirawhite.com#CarefreeandBlackDiaries #Podcast
