Noire Histoir

A short profile of Alonzo Herndon, an Atlanta based businessman who became one of the first African-American millionaires. Video is available on the Noire Histoir website at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/alonzo-herndon.

Part one of a profile of Harlem Black History covering 1640 to 1928 as well as the backstory on several Harlem Black History sites and institutions. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/harlem-black-history.

A profile of Josiah Henson, a fugitive slave who escaped to Canada where he established a settlement and industrial school for other fugitive slaves. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/josiah-henson.

A review of "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" which tells the story of one man's quest to recover and restore a home that was built by his grandfather. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco-movie-review.

A profile of newspaper publisher and editor Robert Sengstacke Abbott and The Chicago Defender a prominent national Black newspaper. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/robert-abbott-and-the-chicago-defender.

A review of "Under the Udala Trees" by Chinelo Okparanta, which begins during the Biafra War in Nigeria in the late 1960’s. The book tells the story of Ijeoma, a middle-class girl living with her parents while trying to survive air raids and food shortages. And her journey to define and accept herself following the end of the war. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/under-the-udala-trees-book-review.

A profile of Gloria Richardson, an activist who co-founded the CNAC which participated in protests to address the needs of Cambridge’s Black community. The city was placed under martial law and from these protests came the iconic photos of Richardson dismissively pushing aside the bayonets of guardsmen. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/gloria-richardson.

Given Montgomery’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, there are a lot of historic sites throughout the city. I didn’t have enough time to see all of the museums and historical sites during my first visit. But I recently made a second trip and got to see some of the places that I missed on my previous trip. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/montgomery-civil-rights-sites.

A profile of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the second Black regiment to be created during the American Civil War. The 54th Regiment led what became the famed attack on Fort Wagner during which it suffered heavy casualties. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/54th-massachusetts-regiment.

A review of "If Beale Street Could Talk", a Barry Jenkins film adapted from the James Baldwin book of the same name. Set in early 1970s Harlem, the film tells the story of Clementine “Tish” Rivers (Kiki Layne) and Alonzo “Fonny” Hunt (Stephan James), two young adults who are navigating their blossoming love and the society around them. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/if-beale-street-could-talk.

A profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, a community organizer and activist who contributed to various voter registration programs, assisted with organizing Freedom Summer, developed farming co-ops to provide economic opportunities for Black people, and helped to implement childcare and education programs for low-income children. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/fannie-lou-hamer?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=bhs_fannie_lou_hamer.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Okenna Oparah an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist from Imo State, Nigeria by way of Atlanta, Georgia. Okenna shares how he’s achieved career satisfaction by focusing on the things he values while also moving away from the things he does not enjoy. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/okenna-oparah-inpatient-clinical-pharmacist

A profile of Bayard Rustin, a political organizer who was a key planner of The March on Washington and the wider Civil Rights Movement. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bayard-rustin.

A review of "The Mother of Black Hollywood", a memoir in which Jenifer Lewis tells the story of her life from being a young kid growing up in Kinloch, MO to a working actress in New York and Los Angeles. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/mother-of-black-hollywood-book-review.

A profile of Daisy Bates, a journalist, civil rights activist, and co-owner of the Arkansas State Press. Bates was a member of the Arkansas branch of the NAACP and collaborated on the push to integrate Little Rock schools. She personally escorted Black children to newly integrated schools, among which was the group that would come to be known as the "Little Rock Nine." Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/daisy-bates.

A review of my experience visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia's historically Black Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historical-park.

A profile of Cuffy, an enslaved man from Africa who led a slave rebellion in the Dutch colony, Berbice in present-day Guyana. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/cuffy-berbice-slave-rebellion.

A movie review of "Green Book", a drama that takes place in 1962 and tells the story of an African-American classical pianist touring the Midwest and South with an Italian-American bouncer serving as his chauffeur and security. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/green-book-movie-review.

A profile of Barbara Jordan, a gifted orator, politician, and political organizer from Houston, Texas who made great contributions while in Congress. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/barbara-jordan.

On this episode of the career interview series, we are joined by Sandra Shular a Care Coordinator from Newnan, Georgia. She shares how her career has allowed her to work with various demographics, families, and individuals at different stages of life. Show notes and video are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/sandra-shular-care-coordinator. Learn about participating in the career interviews at http://noirehistoir.com/career-interviews.