History of Color

By Core Temp Arts

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

History of Color episodes:

November 11, 2019 Ep. 33 - Harriet (2019), A Review
Allegra and Mariano discuss the movie, Harriet.

Promo Music – “Flat Earth” by Thomas Dolby
Harriet Trailer
Outro Music - "Stand Up" by Cynthia Erivo (Harriet soundtrack)
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37min
October 11, 2019 Ep. 32 - Slave Rebellions: How Enslaved People Fought Back
Allegra and Mariano discuss some of the better well know colonial and American slave rebellions.

Intro music: "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke

References

* 5 Unforgettable Slave Rebellions by Femi Lewis at ThoughtCo. March 1, 2019
* The Five Greatest Slave Rebellions in the United States (Did African American Slaves Rebel?) by Henry Louise Gates Jr. *originally posted on The Root
* 1619-1741: Slavery and slave rebellion in the US - Howard Zinn
* 4 Little-Known Slave Rebellions That Paved The Way For The Civil War And Abolition By All That's Interesting, Published April 7, 2016, Updated January 5, 2019
* Slave Rebellions by history.com editors updated August 21, 2018; original November 12, 2009
* Why Did Europeans Enslave Africans? Origins of Everything

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33min
September 06, 2019 Ep. 31 - Toni Morrison: Death of Our Beloved
This month friend Tai, joins Allegra in an intimate discussion of the genius and complex life of Toni Morrison. Though Ms. Morrison is no longer with us, her legacy will live on.

Intro - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke
Outro - Toni Morrison interview on her Life and Career (1990)

References

* The life and legacy of Toni Morrison Washington Post Published on Aug 6, 2019
* Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88 by Emily Langer August 6 2019 Washington Post

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1h 9min
August 08, 2019 Ep. 30 - Interview with Chicava Honeychild
This month Allegra extends more appreciation for the women of Black Burlesque with a featured interview of Chicava Honeychild. This woman of many hats is a performer and the current proprietress of Brown Girl Burlesque in New York. They discussed what's to come for Brown Girl Burlesque and got into the history of blackness.

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@bgburlesque
The Broad Squad
PBS Arts Beat! Black Burlesque feature!

Outro Music: "Oops (Oh My)" featuring Missy Elliott by Tweet
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1h 15min
July 14, 2019 Ep. 29 - Bessie Stringfield Rides Across America
This month, Allegra and Mariano talk about Ms. Stringfield and her brave adventure and what they wouldn't do.
Intro music - "What A Wonderful World" by Sam CookePatreon Promo Music - "Oriental Uno" by Beats Antique Outro music - "The Road's My Middle Name" by Bonnie Raitt
References

* The Black Woman Who Biked Across the US Alone During the 1930s Jim Crow Era by Giselle Defares March 28, 2018
* This black woman rode across America in 1930. On a Harley. by Stephanie Buck October 24, 2016
* BESSIE STRINGFIELD: The First African American Woman To Ride A Motorcycle Across The U.S.A. by Ian J.D. Logan
* Looking for other woman inspired by Bessie Stringfield...
* Ann Ferrar author of Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles and the Rapture of the Road

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24min
June 19, 2019 Ep. 28 - Stonewall, Commemorating 50 Years: How Did We Get Here?
Allegra and Mariano discuss what lead to the 6-day event that kickstarted the movement for LGBTQ rights. A lot of work has been done but there is still a lot of work to be done.

Intro Music - What A Wonderful World by Sam Cooke
Promo Music - The Flat Earth by Thomas Dolby
Outro Music - Dance (Disco Heat) by Sylvester
YouTube Clip - What were the STONEWALL RIOTS? by Stay Tuned June 6, 2019
References

* The Gay 'Sip-In' that Drew from the Civil Rights Movement to Fight Discrimination
* An NYC bar moved the gay community forward by refusing them service in 1966. by Thad Morgan history.com Updated June 12, 2019
* Being African American & LGBTQ: An Introduction hrc.org Human Rights Campaign 2013
* Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy UCLA Law
* Black History Month: 11 black LGBTQ trailblazers who made history NBCNews.com NBC Out & Proud February 26, 2018
* Stonewall Riots history.com Updated June 7, 2019
* LGBT Rights Milestones Fast Facts CNN.com CNN Library April 1, 2019

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47min
June 03, 2019 Ep. 27 - Reconstruction: America after the Civil War, Part 2
Mariano and Allegra get into the second part of the PBS special, Reconstruction: America after the Civil War that was first aired in April 2019.
**You can see all 4 episodes of this 2 part series on YouTube.

References

* Inside Look | Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | PBS
* PBS Official Website #ReconstructionPBS

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41min
May 06, 2019 Ep. 26 - Reconstruction: America after the Civil War, Part 1
This month, Allegra and Mariano do a little something different and discuss the Reconstruction Period as presented by PBS in a two-part documentary. They review the first part of the film and the knowledge they had before seeing the documentary. Stay tuned for the review of Part 2.

References

* PBS Official Website #ReconstructionPBS
* Trailer (Outro) on YouTube: Inside Look | Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | PBS

Intro Music: "What A Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke
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40min
April 07, 2019 Ep. 25 - Who Runs the World? The First Woman to Run for President
Allegra and Mariano discuss the first woman to run for President and what her focus consisted of. She ran on a third party platform.

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Intro Music:
What A Wonderful World by Sam Cooke
Promo Clip Music:
Oriental Uno by Beats Antique

References

* 12 Women Who Ran For President Before Hillary Clinton by Huffington Post July 25, 2016
* History of Women Running for President by ThoughtCo.com March 1, 2019
* Election 101: Who was the first woman to run for president? by history.com May 6, 2015
* Victoria Woodhull Biography: Publisher, Activist, Editor, Women's Rights Activist (1838–1927) by biography.com March 1, 2017
* Equal Rights Party by encyclopedia.com

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33min
March 04, 2019 Ep. 24 - Black Burlesque
Allegra and Mariano talk about the beautiful, intelligent and tantalizing art of Burlesque from the Black Woman perspective. Included is an interview with the fabulous performer, Shimmy LaRoux.

Some Performers/Troupes to check out:

* Brown Girls Burlesque in New York
* Chocolate City Burlesque and Cabaret in Washington DC
* Dark Diamond's Burlesque in Seattle
* The History of Performers of Color in Burlesque

Upcoming Events: www.jeezysjukejoint.com
References

* BLACK BURLESQUE: Live Nude Girls! Ebony Entertainment by Chicava HoneyChild January 14, 2012
* Black Burlesque Dancers prove that sexiness has no racial boundaries

Outro Music: "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" by Living Colour
Sound Clip: "Settle Down" by Kimbra
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49min

FAQs about History of Color:

How many episodes does History of Color have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.