Once Upon A Time In Black History

Once Upon A Time In Black History : Edward Dwight

On this episode of Once upon a time in black history we talk about Edward Joseph Dwight Jr. He is an American sculptor, author, and former test pilot. He is the first African American to have entered the Air Force training program from which NASA selected astronauts. He was controversially not selected to officially join NASA.

Once Upon A Time In Black History: Henry ”Box” Brown

Henry "Box" Brown was the man who mailed himself to freedom during slavery after being enslaved at birth. Later in his life Henry became an abolitionist who later shared his story and testimony to inspire others in similar situations to seek freedom.

Once Upon A Time In Black History: Frederick McKinley Jones

Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Jones invented mobile refrigeration technology, enabling the long-haul transportation of perishable goods.

Once Upon A Time In Black History: Juneteenth

June 19th marks the day of emancipation, the day slavery ended and Black people were set free. This holiday became our very own Black Independence Day. tune in to this episode to learn more about the history of Juneteenth in America.

Once Upon A Time In Black History Bessie Blount

Bessie Blount was an ingenious inventor and nurse who created tools to assist disabled patients and allow them to feed themselves.

Once Upon A Time in Black History introduces Maggie Lena Walker, the First Black Female Bank Owner in the U.S.

As part of Women's History Month, this "Once Upon A Time in Black History" episode introduces to listeners Maggie Lena Walker, who was the first African American woman to charter a bank in the U.S. Walker was an African-American businesswoman and teacher who became the first African American woman to serve as a bank president. Join host, Tamara Shiloh, as she shares more about this pioneering Black business woman.

Thomas Jennings, the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. Also, this episode features his daughter, Elizabeth who was the first Black woman to he...

Thomas Jennings was the first Black man to receive a U.S. patent. He was a skilled tailor and eventually he discovered a unique way to dry clean clothes. It's the system we still use today.
Also, his daughter, Elizabeth was a trailblazer in her own right as the Black woman who helped desegregate the trolley car system in NY.