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:

October 29, 2019 10.29_Mississippi School Desegregation
On this day in Quiztory, the state of Mississippi was ordered to immediately desegregate its schools via a United States Supreme Court ruling in Alexander v Holmes County Board of Education
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October 28, 2019 10.28_Abolitionist Levi Coffin
Today we share some background on abolitionist Levi Coffin, known for educating African Americans and using his home as a station on the underground railroad
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October 25, 2019 10.25_Army General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.
Today we shine a spotlight on Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., the first African American to achieve the rank of general in the United States Army
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October 24, 2019 10.24_Politician Kweisi Mfume
Today we celebrate politician and former president of the NAACP, Kweisi Mfume
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October 23, 2019 10.23_NAACP's Petition To End Racial Discrimination
On this day in Quiztory, the NAACP petitioned the United Nations to assist in ending racial discrimination in America
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October 22, 2019 10.22_NC Mutual Insurance Company
Today we share some background on the origin of black owned North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company
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October 21, 2019 10.21_Jazz Musician Dizzy Gillespie
Recording artist Nicci Gilbert shines a spotlight on jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie
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October 18, 2019 10.18_Fallout For John Carlos & Tommie Smith
Today we share some background on the repercussions suffered by John Carlos and Tommie Smith for their black power salute
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October 17, 2019 10.17_Captital Savings Bank
Today we share some history on Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African Americans
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October 16, 2019 10.16_Abolitionist John Brown
Today we share some background on abolitionist John Brown and his raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia
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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.