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Eighth of August, Another Reason To Celebrate

Posted August 3, 202200:14:35

In recent years, Juneteenth has grown from an obscure regional Texas festival to a national holiday. In the meantime, other similar Emancipation Days...

Bruce’s Beach, A California Dream

Posted April 21, 202100:27:41

You wouldn’t know it today, but Manhattan Beach in California was once a destination, a playground for Black families in southern California – and...

Archive Episode: The Changing of America

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Much of America's history has been dominated by one particular subculture - White, Christian, specifically Protestant Americans. Slowly over the generations...

Archive Episode: Kyra E. Hicks Has A Story To Tell

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Warmth, and art. Quilting is a pastime that has been passed down from generations. It has grown across the country, including southern plantations of...

Stephen Bishop and Friends, ‘Mammoth’ Cave Guides

Posted March 3, 202100:25:17

Mammoth Cave National Park Ranger Chuck DeCroix leads us through the history and practical aspects of the 400 mile long cavern. You will find that what...