History of Color

2020 Hiatus

Allegra flies solo this episode as she interviews Koritha Mitchell, associate professor and author of her latest book From Slave Cabins to the White House: Homemade Citizenship in African American Culture. To see what Koritha is up to next, go to her website, korithamitchell.com. Intro – “What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke Resources Africans in America Part 3 American Colonization Society Sage Self-Care Advice from a Black Woman: "Plop Plop Fizz Fizz": Calling Out the Deformation of 'Merit' by Mia George Reconstruction Reconstruction: America After the Civil War Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

History of Color – S2, Ep.05 “From Slave Cabins to the White House” an interview w/Koritha Mitchell

This month we speak with author and associate professor, Richard Bell. We discuss his latest book and how he came to these stories as well as his personal American experience.

History of Color – S2, Ep.04 – “Stolen” an interview w/ Richard Bell

This month Allegra and Mariano are joined by friends of the show who studied Hulu and Hawaiian culture, Pi'ilani. We discuss how King Kalakaua influenced Hawaiian culture as we know it today and his role in introducing that culture to American culture. To reach out to us, you can email us at historyofcolor@coretemparts.com or follow Allegra on Twitter | Mariano on Twitter. Intro/Outro – “What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke References Reclaiming Kalakaua: Nineteenth-Century Perspectives on a Hawaiian Sovereign by Tiffany Lani Ing Hula by Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman Background of Hula by Kaupena Wong, HPE Department, University of Hawaii Reciprocity Treaty 1875  Jul 6, 1887 CE: Bayonet Constitution  1887: 'Bayonet Constitution' takes Native Hawaiians' rights  Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

History of Color – S2, Ep. 03 – King Kalakaua

This episode Allegra and Mariano were excited to speak with the author of the historical fiction book, Send Judah First, Brian C. Johnson. We discuss the book and his inspiration for it. We also discuss his future writings. For more information on Brian, check out his website briancjohnson.net and following him @theREELBrian on twitter. To reach out to us, you can email us at historyofcolor@coretemparts.com or follow Allegra on Twitter | Marinano on Twitter. Intro/Outro - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke References Send Judah First, An Erased Life from an Enslaved Soul by Brian C. Johnson America's Long Struggle against Slavery. A Great Courses lecture by Richard Bell PhD Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

S2, Ep. 02 - "Send Judah First" an Interview w/ Brian C. Johnson

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

S2, Ep. 01 - Jovita Idar Renaissance Woman

Allegra and Mariano take a break and regroup.

Hiatus Announcement: March 2020

This month Allegra and Mariano talk about early love songs from African American artists and some stereotypes and barriers. Promo Music - "Flat Earth" by Thomas Dolby Intro Music - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke References 5 Essential Songs you Must Listen to for African-American Music Appreciation Month American Masters by PBS Porgy and Bess,” the first great American opera, premieres on Broadway Ella Fitzgerald Biography African American Performers on Early Sound Recordings, 1892-1916  Library of Congress 7 Pioneering Black Female Jazz And Blues Singers Who Made Music History  Sam Cooke Billie Holiday: Emotional Power Through Song Contact Us: Facebook | Instagram | Email | Website | Twitter | Voicemail

Ep. 36 - The Beginning of Black Love Songs

Allegra Alvarado and Friends will have an easily digestible discussion of non-fiction books, biographical films, documentaries, and news interviews centered around people of color and minorities that have been sidelined in our history education.

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