For today’s lesson, we're delving into the origins of Betty Boop, a beloved cartoon character whose creation was inspired by the Black performer Esther Jones, also known as Baby Esther.
February is #blackhistorymonth Listen to Series 3 #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 featuring stories of civic strife and triumph of black communities in KC. Homegrown KC is a podcast dedicated to exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and sharing stories from its rich past. It is available wherever podcasts can be found including but not limited to Audible, Amazon Music, Google Music, Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. To become a patron supporter subscribe to redcircle.com/homegrownkc or patreon.com/homegrownkc. Subscribers get access to exclusive bonus episodes featuring other local historians, archivits, and museum professionals. They also receive an item from the merchandise store valued at 5$ or less, and a shout out on every episode and social media post. Or you can give a one time donation at redcircle.com/homegrownkc or Ko-fi.com/homegrownkc. All donors will receive a shout out. And 1% of all Ko-Fi donations will go to fight climate change. To see what merchandise is available, go to zazzle.com/store/homegrown_kc_store. For more information on each topic, visit my website: homegrownkc.wordpress.com. and sign up for my monthly newsletter on my website as well. Like, follow, and subscribe to the show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Youtube. Rate and Review the show where you listen, especially on Apple Podcasts. Thank you Bjorn and Joan for your continued support. Thanks also goes to Sarah McCombs for the creation of my logo; the Dear Misses for use of their song Kansas City, as the intro and outer music of the show; to local libraries; and to all my wonderful listeners. Cheers! #homegrownkc #communityhistory #stateandlocalhistory #kchistory #kcproud #historypodcast #podcastersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLchbfrPjl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Before you hit the thrifts today, go and VOTE!!! This election is CRITICAL. Midterm and other local elections are just as important as presidential. Souls to the poll y'all! #yourvotematters #democratsofgeorgia #staceyabramsforgovernor #staceyabrams #atlanuuuh #letyourvoicebeheard #allblacklivesmatter #guncontrolnow #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #refugeeswelcome #bangunsnotbodies #thefutureisfemale #studentloandebt #senatorraphaelwarnock #warnockforsenate #letsuniteforchange #georgiapeachesforageorgiapeach #jesuswasarefugee #climatechangeisreal #stopasianhate #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #warnockforgeorgia #beeforgeorgia #beenyguen #universalhealthcare #gunreform #soultothepolls #climatechangeawareness #healthcareforall #youmatter (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CktpwkOP1d3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
A beautiful and heartwarming vigil tonight to remember and honour Noongar teenager Cassius Turvey who will be forever 15. #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #blackkidsmatter✊🏿 #endracismnow (at Tarndanyangga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkdREp5JUB6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
For today’s lesson, we're uncovering the history of Seneca Village, a vibrant community of predominantly Black American landowners in 19th-century Manhattan.
When someone does get offended tell them I was going to shoot up the place. But, I thought I would try wearing a Make America Great Again hat instead. #schoolshootings #mallshooting #mallofamerica #heavymetal #satan #antifa #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #leftist (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-V0IyO2fk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
One of my favorite shows I enjoyed as a young boy !!!! Tina Fabrique, the voice behind the “Reading Rainbow” theme, Some might not recognize her name or her face. But for nearly four decades, Tina Fabrique's voice has been beloved by kids across the country. Reading Rainbow! Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high Take a look, it's in a book, A Reading Rainbow! I can go anywhere Friends to know, and ways to grow A Reading Rainbow! I can be anything Take a look, it's in a book A Reading Rainbow Reading Rainbow! Ooooooooooh. https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/1579954049058672640?s=20&t=T915ikudD3kxWJqute_vNg. #readingrainbow🌈 #levarburton #tinafabrique #pbskids #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #startrekthenextgeneration #blackgirlmagic #blackhistorymonth #blackhollywood #blackscholars #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/CjseGTgO6Kl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=