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In honoring the winged monkeys' unjust enslavement in The Wizard of Oz, Tara and EmKay wanted to hold the author himself accountable for past racial stains without quickly reaching for a Tide To Go pen. These stains are uncomfortable to stare at, but a part of the history we want to continue to unveil. Please proceed with listening caution.  This is our second episode in this week’s 3 part series.

As we are just beginning to dig into this sensitive material and subject matter, we would love to reiterate that our doors are always open for discussion and to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] or DM us on instagram @downtheybp. We are here for open conversations.

Show Notes:

• The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
• "Lions and Tigers and Genocide? Oh Yes" by Matt Lebovic
• Wounded Knee Massacre
• "The Wonderful Racist of Oz" by Jimmy Lee Beason II
• "The Real Meaning Behind the Wizard of Oz's Flying Monkeys by Tom Meisfjord
• "Warren introduces bill to strip Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee massacre" by Victoria Bekiempis
• Hungry Tiger Press
• "What is the Origin of the Term "Jim Crow"? by Jeff Wallenfeldt
• 'Oz' Family Apologizes for Racist Editorials - NPR by Charles Ray

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz