BLM 5 - A LIFE'S WORK
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
On this episode of American Origin Stories, the fifth in the BLM series, we acknowledge the power and toll of the current movement. With so much negativity in the news and seemingly all around us, we close out the season (for now) with a conversation with artist Azikiwe Mohammed about the work he does to find the beautiful common threads in the Black American experience. It seems to be his life's work to tell our American Stories past, present & future, with depth and beauty.
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BLM 4 - AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION (UN)TOLD
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
On this episode of American Origin Stories, we will discuss the often forgotten or overlooked stories of those who helped fight for American liberty & justice for all. We will discuss how current protests continue to uphold the work of our fore parents, and we will talk about what an equal future can look like.
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BLM 3 - STATE SANCTIONED VIOLENCE: CRIMINALIZING BLACK BODIES
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
On this episode of American Origin Stories, the BLM episodes, we will focus on the history of criminalizing Black people in the U.S. and how this history morphed over time to allow state sanctioned violence through racially biased policing, imprisonment, and general criminal justice. With special guest attorney Heather Brown, we explore the impact of prejudice on Black American communities. Full shownotes at AmericanOriginStories.com
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BLM 2 - AMERICAN VIOLENCE: THE INVISIBLE HANDS OF RACISM
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
To paraphrase James Baldwin, the story of violence against Black Americans IS the story of America. And it is our collective history. in order to effect real, lasting change we must confront it completely and understand the details of that history. So on this episode we will discuss the origins of American violence against the Black community. Warning: this may be triggering to some listeners given past trauma. But for everyone else, I urge you to confront this ugly past.
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BLM 1: TRAPPED IN HISTORY - IN SICKNESS & HEALTH
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
Black Lives Matter - today and always. So, the regular season of AOS is paused as we explore the history embedded in the American fabric that have lead to the uprising of Black Americans and their allies. This episode we discuss disease and the legacy of Black Americans being disproportionately hit in such a crisis - Yellow Fever, 1918 Pandemic, and more. Dr. Kathryn Olivarius joins with voices from the black community. Let's get started.
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EP 14 KNOW YOUR RESOURCES: GENETICS, GENEALOGY, & THE LANGUAGE OF DNA
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
When tracing your ancestry it's important to know your resources. If you are going to have your genetic data analyzed for genealogical purposes, you should consider the history of medical testing, and research the specific tests available--including how they analyze your sample, how they will deliver your results, and what they may do with your information in the future. AmericanOriginStories.com for full notes!
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EP 13 KNOW YOUR RESOURCES: GENETICS, GENEALOGY, & THE LANGUAGE OF DNA PART 1
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
When tracing your ancestry, it’s important to know your resources, especially when we are talking about genetic history. It’s important to know what options you have and how to assess them once identified. To help us in this quest, we will have two guests discuss 1) the fundaments of genetic testing and 2) the components of genetic genealogy. Geneti-SIS Dr. Janina Jeff, and genetic genealogist Shannon Christmas will discuss the dangers, mechanics and use of genealogical DNA testing.
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EP 12 KNOW YOUR RESOURCES: GETTING IN THOSE GENES
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
When tracing your ancestry, it's important to know your resources. The first is groundbreaking podcast, In Those Genes and the premiere episode "Scientific Sankofa." The word Sankofa is a Ghanian principle that means go back and fetch it, referencing the idea that we must never forget about our past as we continue to embark on this journey called life. Genetics is a manifestation of the Sankofa principal, having the ability to learn about our past through our DNA. And host Dr. Janina Jeff leads the way.
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EP 11 KNOW LA LUCHA: THE ART OF IDENTITY EN COLOMBIA
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
When tracing your ancestry, it’s important to know la lucha – the struggle. Today, we continue our exploration of the African Diaspora by learning about slavery and race in Colombia. Specifically, we will examine the country’s history with the peculiar institution and get a modern take on inequality for Afro-Colombians from a writer, poet, & artist who is devoted to fighting injustice.
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EP 10 KNOW YOUR LITERATURE: JAMAICA, SLAVERY, & GHOST STORIES
American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told
When contemplating identity, it’s important to know your history. But learning about that history is possible in many forms. Today, on the first episode of its kind, we will examine history through the lens of a book. Specifically, we will discuss the history of Jamaica, slavery, and generational trauma through author Maisy Card’s debut novel – These Ghosts Are Family.
info_outlineOn this episode of American Origin Stories, the fifth in the BLM series, we acknowledge the power and toll of the current movement. With so much negativity in the news and seemingly all around us, we close out the season (for now) with a conversation with artist Azikiwe Mohammed about the work he does to find the beautiful common threads in the Black American experience. He tells our stories through his work by creating spaces that are familiar, but with an air of safety. He makes work for us in that are intimately about us, in spaces where we have too often been shut out. Through his art, we see our own lives reflected. It is the ties that bind us that will make us successful in pursuit of our life's work toward an equal society.