The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight”, was an all-black battalion of…
Category: Black History
US history for the black American lens. Told through my ancestors’ stories and experiences.
S04 E24: Civil Right’s Activist Modjeska Monteith Simkins with Dr. Adrienne Petty & Dr. Henrie Treadwell
We welcomed Maj. Charles Williams (aka Trooper Charles Williams) to the show to enlighten us about…
S04 E23: Heroes of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement Series: Dr. Frank Smith, Jr
We welcomed Maj. Charles Williams (aka Trooper Charles Williams) to the show to enlighten us about…
From Enslavement to Freedom: The Saga Of Butler Island Plantation
We welcomed Maj. Charles Williams (aka Trooper Charles Williams) to the show to enlighten us about…
S04 E22: Introducing the Buffalo Soldier National Museum with Trooper Charles Williams
We welcomed Maj. Charles Williams (aka Trooper Charles Williams) to the show to enlighten us about…
S04 E21: The Integration of the University of South Carolina with Dr. Henrie Treadwell
From 1873 to 1877, USC had some of the most notable African Americans as students. Three…
S04 Special: Panel with AAHGS NJ: The Lost Connection Between Genealogy and History
The New Jersey Chapter of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society and Genealogy Adventures had…
S04 E18: Book Club Chat: “The house of bondage or Charlotte Brooks and other slaves”
Our inaugural book club episode was a success. So we will definitely be hosting more of…
S04 E17: The USCT & Battle of New Market Heights (1864, Richmond, VA) with James S. Price
James joined us to chat about The Battle of New Market Heights (VA) and the bravery…