POD'N Platformation (Podcast On Demand Network)

We sat down with Robert Hodge: Houston based Visual Artist, Entrepreneur and Creative. Filmed on location we discussed Collection For The Culture, his current art installation featuring the work of over 40 black artists. He shared his motivation for brining Art Culture to Houston and explained little known ways that everyday people can become art collectors. We discussed his top 5 artists and influences while exploring his transition to a curator. An episode full of jewels and valuable information. 

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In this episode we took a look at the role symbolism plays, particularly in Black America. Starting with the news of a Harriet Tubman $20 bill we take a look at symbolism as a tool that has been used to appease Blacks. We also explore the iterations and development of other symbolic items such as the confederate flag. Lastly we take a look at the positive impact of symbols and how it can inspire.

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In this episode we take a glimpse at the often overlooked impact of women during the civil rights eras. Exploring the behind the scenes activities of many such as Jo Ann Robinson and examining the vital role that they played. We also look at the workload that was left to the widows of civil rights activists and how they were able to both honor the legacy of their husbands, work towards a collective mission and contribute raiding families.

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In this episode we attempt to add a historical context to the current events in America. Beginning with the storming of the capital we ask a question echoed amongst Black Americans: “What would have happened if Black people did that?” We took a look back at The Black Panthers storming of the capital in 1967 and compared their well organized and legal demonstration with firearms and compared it to what we witnessed on January 6, 2021. From there we explored the legacy of Donald Trump and how this presidency will be remembered. Touching back on a previous subject of his Twitter use we discuss his account being banned and what standard a President should be held to. Check out this episode for extensive dialog on the history of now. 

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In this episode we take an exploratory view of the Harlem Renaissance. We pick from our previous episode at post reconstruction and begin with the great migration covering the mass movement of Blacks from southern states of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi to locations including Chicago, California and Harlem for better opportunities. We touch on how Blacks landed in Harlem and the measures that were taken to secure real estate and living areas. Once there we explore the black artists such as Langston Hughes, creative collectives such as Niggeratti and more. Ultimately we look at the growth and impact along with the Great Depression and ultimate ending of this time period.

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In this episode we reflect on the historic events of 2020 and how history will remember a year like no other. We cover the year beginning with the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and covering the protests, pandemic and more. During our reflection we explore how future generations will view these events.

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In this episode we cover J. Edgar Hoover and the impact of COINTELPRO. Through his 50 year career, Hoover was instrumental in derailing Black Liberation movements and leaders stretching from Marcus Garvey to Huey Newton. The creation of COINTELPRO was birthed during Cold War but became a weapon aimed at civil rights activist amongst others. We touch on some of the most nefarious acts including Martin Luther King's suicide Package, the 1969 killing of 2 Black Panthers on UCLA campus as well as the exposure of COINTELPRO through the burglary of the FBI field house in Media, Pennsylvania.

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The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male informally referred to as the "Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment," the "Tuskegee Syphilis Study," the "Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the African American Male," was an unethical natural history study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The purpose of this study was to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis; the African-American men who participated in the study were told that they were receiving free health care from the federal government of the United States.

In this episode we covered the origin of the study, break down the characters involved and break down the methods used by co conspirators the continue this experiment for 40 years.

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In this episode Lloyd Prince introduces us to the methods and steps to travel down the African American Family Tree. We start with a conversation that he had with his Grandmother and from there follow his travels down the road of discovery. On this journey he explains how to use the census to learn about ancestors, breaks down first steps to genealogy and teaches us how to use court records and public documents to learn more about family. Enjoy this genealogy episode and begin the journey of learning more about your family.

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In this episode we take a look at the upward mobility of Black Americans during the reconstruction era with returning special guest, 'Scholar' Freddy Jones. During these triumphant years freed slaves rose to assimilate American society and excel at a rapid pace. We explore the political influence starting with Robert Smalls being elected as a senator followed by a multitude of Blacks elected to office and serving as congressmen.  The conversation examines the reconstruction plans of Andrew Johnson, Abraham Lincolns ideas and breaks down the impact that the Radical Republicans led by Thaddeus Steven’s on Freed slaves social mobility. During this time the prestigious HBCU’s Fisk and Howard were founded and Blacks donated over $700,000 towards the building of schools. The conversation leads us from the end of the civil war through the depression and ultimately brings us up the The Compromise of 1877.

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