A Black history travel guide for visiting Memphis, Tennessee which includes a brief history of the city and some insights into a few of its museums.
Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/memphis-black-history-sites.
A profile of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, the first Black woman and only the second woman of any race to seek the nomination for president of the United States from a major political party.
Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/shirley-chisholm.
A book review of Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement which was written by Barbara Ransby and tells the story of Ella Baker’s life. Visit the Noire Histoir YouTube Channel or website for the full review.
Show notes and are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ella-baker-and-the-black-freedom-movement-book-review.
A profile of Miriam Makeba, a South African entertainer who was exiled for 30 years in retaliation for her speaking out against apartheid.
Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/miriam-makeba.
A review of "Hidden Figures", a 2016 film about three Black women who used their talents in math and engineering to help America win the Space Race.
Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/hidden-figures-movie-review.
A profile of Anna Julia Cooper, a writer and educator who is regarded as one of the first Black feminists and specifically spoke to the intersection of gender and race.
Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/anna-julia-cooper.