This Day in Quiztory

By Quiztory

A podcast featuring short narratives about significant events in African American history read by celebrities and influential community leaders.... more

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This Day in Quiztory episodes:

August 13, 2020 08.13_Speed Skater Shani Davis
Today we shine a spotlight on the achievements of speed skater Shani Davis, the first African American athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics
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August 12, 2020 08.12_Graffiti Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of world renowned graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on the anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 27.
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1min
August 11, 2020 08.11_Composer J. Rosamond Johnson
Today we shine a spotlight on J. Rosamond Johnson, composer of the black national anthem "Lift Every Voice And Sing"
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2min
August 10, 2020 08.10_Recording Artist Patti Austin
Today we celebrate recording artist Patti Austin on her 70th birthday!
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2min
August 07, 2020 08.07_Recording Artist Esther Phillips
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of recording artist Esther Phillips
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2min
August 06, 2020 08.06_Voting Rights Act of 1965
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
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1min
August 05, 2020 08.05_Theologian James H. Cone
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of professor and theologian James H. Cone on what would be his 82nd birthday.
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2min
August 04, 2020 08.04_The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show
Twenty three years ago today, the late night talk show "The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show" premiered
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2min
August 03, 2020 08.03_Happy Birthday, DJ Spinderella!
Today we celebrate Spinderella, DJ for the trailblazing rap group Salt-N-Pepa, on her 49th birthday.
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July 31, 2020 07.31_Happy Birthday, Deval Patrick!
Today we celebrate politician Deval Patrick on his 64th birthday! A one-time 2020 presidential hopeful, he was the 71st governor of Massachusetts and the first African American to hold the position.
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FAQs about This Day in Quiztory:

How many episodes does This Day in Quiztory have?

The podcast currently has 1,830 episodes available.