Episodes

Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
In this episode of "Once Upon a Time in Black History," host Tamara Shiloh explores the history and legacy of "The Green Book." This essential travel guide provided African-American travelers with safe and welcoming locations during the Jim Crow era. Learn how Victor Hugo Green, a Harlem postal worker, created this powerful resource, and discover the resilience and resourcefulness of the Black community in the face of segregation. Join us as we delve into a crucial, often overlooked chapter of American history.

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
On this episode of Once Upon A Time In Black History, we'll explore the life of Lewis Latimer, an American inventor whose innovations significantly improved lightbulb filaments, air conditioning, and made notable contributions in other fields.
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
On this episode of Once Upon A Time In Black History, we'll explore the life of Joseph Douglas. He was a concert violinist and the grandson of abolitionist, Frederick Douglas.

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
On this episode of Once Upon a Time In Black History, we dive into the story of professional rodeo bull rider, Myrtis Dightman.

Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
On this episode of Once upon a Time in Black History we learn about the movie Jingle Jangle as we get ready for the approaching Holidays.

Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
On this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black History we will be learning about the first African American male pilots in the United States, David Harris & Marlon Green who paved the way for those to come.

Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
In this episode of Once Upon A Time In Black History we learn about Bessie Coleman who was the first African American and Native American woman. to become a pilot!

Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
On today's episode of once upon a time in black history we learn about Dorothy Lee Bolden who was the founder of the National Domestic Worker's Union of America and worked to fight for women's rights and bring segregation to an end. Bolden began working as a domestic worker at the age of nine.

Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
On today's episode of Once Upon A Time In Black History wow learn about Mansa Musa was the 9th ruler of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa is known for being the wealthiest man in the world.

Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
In this episode of Once Upon A Time in Black history we learn about Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary and Black Mary. She was the first African American female star route mail carrier in the United States!