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:

April 07, 2020 04.07_Happy Birthday Billie Holiday!
Today we celebrate singer Billie Holiday on what would be her 105th birthday! Happy Birthday, Lady Day!
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April 06, 2020 04.06_Dred Scott Lawsuit For Freedom
Dred Scott filed the first lawsuit for his freedom against John Emerson. This lawsuit would eventually be decided by the United States Supreme Court.
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2min
January 31, 2020 01.31_Boxer Jersey Joe Walcott
Today we celebrate heavyweight champion boxer Jersey Joe Walcott on what would be his 106th birthday.
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January 30, 2020 01.30_Pioneering Educator Ruth Wright Hayre
Today we celebrate pioneering educator Ruth Wright Hayre, who became the first African American high school teacher and principal in the city of Philadelphia
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January 29, 2020 01.29_Book Collector Clarence Holt
Today we celebrate Clarence Holt, the largest private collector of books on African American culture and history
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January 28, 2020 01.28_Explorer Matthew Henson
Today we shine a spotlight on explorer Matthew Henson who was awarded the Peary Polar Expedition Medal #OTD by the United States Congress
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January 27, 2020 01.27_Gospel Legend Mahalia Jackson
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson
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January 24, 2020 01.24_Olympic Medalist Flora Jean Hyman
Today we celebrate the life of Olympic medalist and professional volleyball player Flora Jean Hyman, who lost her life tragically #OTD during a match in Japan.
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January 23, 2020 01.23_The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Today we share some history on the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution which prohibits the use of poll taxes as a condition for voting
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January 22, 2020 01.22_Susan Rice Is Confirmed Ambassador To The United Nations
Today we celebrate Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the 24th U.S. National Security Advisor
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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.