https://simplecast.com That Wasn't In My Textbook That Wasn't In My Textbook is our bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. Tune in to the history class you never knew you ALWAYS wanted to take - because history is not only what happened in the past but also what's happening this very second. en Sun, 5 May 2024 16:58:51 +0000 Sun, 5 May 2024 16:59:02 +0000 thatwwasntinmytextbook.com That Wasn't In My Textbook https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/34a9cbfc-a159-4872-9175-ec500b6dce12/0d2cadb5-5c85-4950-8cd0-201556c82334/3000x3000/cover1.jpg?aid=rss_feed thatwwasntinmytextbook.com episodic That Wasn't In My Textbook is our bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. Tune in to the history class you never knew you ALWAYS wanted to take - because history is not only what happened in the past but also what's happening this very second. Latoya Coleman true https://feeds.simplecast.com/kpBuO_YD that wasn't in my textbook, lies my teacher told me, black history, arts & culture, american history, black art & culture, bopic history, history, history podcast, toya from harlem Latoya Coleman toya@toyafromharlem.com 06cc396b-d856-4ad8-9c44-f2a018bd7827 REWIND: Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin' and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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]]> Sun, 5 May 2024 16:58:51 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin' and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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]]> REWIND: Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It Latoya Coleman 00:04:28 Listen to this quick 4-minute solo episode to uncover why and how major cities in the US go hard for this yearly Mexican holiday that's not even celebrated in Mexico and is often confused for Mexican Independence Day. Listen to this quick 4-minute solo episode to uncover why and how major cities in the US go hard for this yearly Mexican holiday that's not even celebrated in Mexico and is often confused for Mexican Independence Day. true full 8 5 f4164c03-809a-46b3-8c09-d5dbaad5a716 REWIND: The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown Tax Day is creeping up on us! Ever wondered, why doesn’t anyone say Happy Tax Day? Cause doing taxes suck!

With tax day right around the corner you could be doing one of these three things;(1) chillin, cause you have your ish together and already submitted your taxes, (2) scrambling to get your ish together to just make it to the deadline by the skin of your teeth,Or (3) throwing up your hands, thinking,”fuck it” and buying yourself more time by submitting to get an extension until October.

No matter what position you’re in right now, it’s always good to know more about the tax system, how it works and more importantly, learn who benefits from tax policies and who suffers aka how it affects YOU. 

Like did you know that Black people are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited? Yep, tax policies are kinda racist, so let’s learn how the IRS, aka the Tax police, are keepin’ Black folks from building wealth.

In this episode of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, your favorite historian(me) along with bad-ass tax law professor, author, researcher and tax policy expert, Dorothy A. Brown will:

  • Walk you through why we have taxes and how they work
  • Give you a brief overview on how taxes are apart of the creation of America
  • Draw the connection of how Black people were seen as property that needed to be taxed, and how this practice continued after the abolition of slavery
  • Learn different tax policies that continues to disadvantage Black people, like the mortgage deduction
  • Solutions that can help right the wrongs of the tax policy system so Black people are no disadvantaged

Join me as we speak with Dorothy A. Brown, a law professor at Emory University, and top expert who sheds light on how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:40:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Tax Day is creeping up on us! Ever wondered, why doesn’t anyone say Happy Tax Day? Cause doing taxes suck!

With tax day right around the corner you could be doing one of these three things;(1) chillin, cause you have your ish together and already submitted your taxes, (2) scrambling to get your ish together to just make it to the deadline by the skin of your teeth,Or (3) throwing up your hands, thinking,”fuck it” and buying yourself more time by submitting to get an extension until October.

No matter what position you’re in right now, it’s always good to know more about the tax system, how it works and more importantly, learn who benefits from tax policies and who suffers aka how it affects YOU. 

Like did you know that Black people are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited? Yep, tax policies are kinda racist, so let’s learn how the IRS, aka the Tax police, are keepin’ Black folks from building wealth.

In this episode of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, your favorite historian(me) along with bad-ass tax law professor, author, researcher and tax policy expert, Dorothy A. Brown will:

  • Walk you through why we have taxes and how they work
  • Give you a brief overview on how taxes are apart of the creation of America
  • Draw the connection of how Black people were seen as property that needed to be taxed, and how this practice continued after the abolition of slavery
  • Learn different tax policies that continues to disadvantage Black people, like the mortgage deduction
  • Solutions that can help right the wrongs of the tax policy system so Black people are no disadvantaged

Join me as we speak with Dorothy A. Brown, a law professor at Emory University, and top expert who sheds light on how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

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]]> REWIND: The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown Latoya Coleman 00:54:07 Did you know that Black folks are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited by the IRS? Listen to this episode to learn other ways that tax policies target Black and Brown folks featuring Tax Law Professor and author Dorothy A. Brown, who breaks down how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies, like mortgage tax deductions, plus she shares solutions on how the IRS can fix this. Did you know that Black folks are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited by the IRS? Listen to this episode to learn other ways that tax policies target Black and Brown folks featuring Tax Law Professor and author Dorothy A. Brown, who breaks down how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies, like mortgage tax deductions, plus she shares solutions on how the IRS can fix this. tax audits, tax code, filing taxes, tax system, tax laws, audits, black wealth, history of taxes, history of taxes, tax day, irs true full 7 5 c669aa33-949b-448a-8c0e-993242960bb8 REWIND: The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.

In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:

  • The True American Cowboy: Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.
  • Unveiling Hollywood Myths: Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.
  • Invaluable Contributions: Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.
  • Zaron Burnett's Insights: Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.
  • Intersections of Race and History: Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.

Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.

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]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman, Zaron Burnett) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.

In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:

  • The True American Cowboy: Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.
  • Unveiling Hollywood Myths: Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.
  • Invaluable Contributions: Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.
  • Zaron Burnett's Insights: Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.
  • Intersections of Race and History: Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.

Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.

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]]> REWIND: The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett Latoya Coleman, Zaron Burnett 01:26:37 Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe. Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe. cowgirls, cowboy, cowboy carter, black country music, cowgirl, american westerns, black cowboys, black cowgirls, black country artist, beyonce, black country, cowboys, westerns true full 6 5 127b1e9b-9402-4826-b91d-16a7aa4de287 Rewind: History of the Fresh Start Effect: The Science Behind New Beginnings Happy New Year! What mystical, magical power does January hold that makes it THEE month we swear we're going to get our mind, money, and of course, our spiritual lives, right? We head to the local craft store and buy the latest "Happy Me" Planner and all those damn stickers! Head home and binge-watch 10,000 hours of content about goal planning and productivity.

January is the month millions master the art of planning--so why don't our well-laid plans have the power to stick? In this episode of, That Wasn't In My Textbook, your favorite historian (me) will:

  • Walk you through the science behind the Fresh Start Effect.
  • Introduce you to the Fresh Start Effect Trifecta: Catherine Milkman, Ph.D., Hengchen Dai GRW 15, and Jason Riis, the researchers who coined the term and vetted its power.
  • Discuss how you can use their research to your advantage.

I'll explain the psychological boost we experience when passing temporal landmarks (And, if you have no idea what a temporal landmark is--you should be hitting that play button right now).

We also get into the dark side of this phenomenon and discuss strategies to benefit from the science while avoiding the drama that comes with less-than-effective goal planning.

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:01:12]The Fresh Start Effect is a term coined by a few Ivy League researchers that garnered attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNBC, to name a few. Tune in as I introduce you to the researchers whose names will forever ring bells in these goal-planning streets.
     
  • [00:02:02] Is this your first time joining the littest history class in the nation? Here I introduce myself and explain why - That Wasn't In My Textbook is the one class you will never fall asleep in.
     
  • [00:03:42] What do I think of New Year's Resolutions, bold proclamations, and plans for taking over the world in the new year? Listen as I explain why "new year, new me" resolutions can be intimidating and what you can do to avoid joining Team "too much."
     
  • [00:04:12] I wouldn't be your favorite historian if I didn't bring you the facts- Let's dig into the backstory of The Fresh Start Effect and learn how this phenomenon went viral.
     
  • [00:06:13] It's customary for us to start at the beginning (#hellohistory). Here we dissect The Fresh Start Effect origin story and why researchers felt it was necessary to put some language and research around the collective motivation we all feel when a New Year or milestone date grants us a fresh start.
     
  • [00:07:08] What is a temporal landmark, and most importantly, how can we use this fresh start effect to help us reach our goals? Luckily, the experts have given us a study to learn from and emulate.
     
  • [00:07:53] The fresh start effect has been studied in depth by three stars of the behavioral science world. Tune in to hear about the science that proves The Fresh Start Effect isn't a theory but a scientific reality.
     
  • [00:09:50] What magical power does the month of January hold over people? Find out what the research says, and let me know if anything rings true for you.
     
  • [00:11:26] All research starts with a solid hypothesis, and this fresh start effect is no different. Tune in to learn about the theory, variables, results, and implications of the science on you and your goals.
     
  • [00:16:08] Ready to go all gas, no break toward your resolutions? Not so fast, let's read the fine print and examine the dark side of fresh starts and when we should pause and proceed with caution.
     
  • [00:19:39] Tips for maximizing The Fresh Start Effect without falling into the dark side: Ready to put the fresh start effect into action? Here are a few tips on using temporal landmarks in your goal-planning process.
     
  • [00:26:05] Our next episode drops on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and our discussion is around The Chinese New Year. Will you be tuning in? Let me know in the comments.

Research Information:

1. Katherine Milkman, PhD., at Harvard, who is currently a Professor at the Wharton School 

2. Hengchen Dai GRW 15, who received her Ph.D. in OID at Wharton in 2015 and is now an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA; 

3. Jason Riis, Ph.D., former Wharton Lecturer and Research Scholar and now Chief Behavioral Scientist at Behavioralize

Stay in Touch:

Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate. To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.

The episode was researched and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (Toya From Harlem).

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Happy New Year! What mystical, magical power does January hold that makes it THEE month we swear we're going to get our mind, money, and of course, our spiritual lives, right? We head to the local craft store and buy the latest "Happy Me" Planner and all those damn stickers! Head home and binge-watch 10,000 hours of content about goal planning and productivity.

January is the month millions master the art of planning--so why don't our well-laid plans have the power to stick? In this episode of, That Wasn't In My Textbook, your favorite historian (me) will:

  • Walk you through the science behind the Fresh Start Effect.
  • Introduce you to the Fresh Start Effect Trifecta: Catherine Milkman, Ph.D., Hengchen Dai GRW 15, and Jason Riis, the researchers who coined the term and vetted its power.
  • Discuss how you can use their research to your advantage.

I'll explain the psychological boost we experience when passing temporal landmarks (And, if you have no idea what a temporal landmark is--you should be hitting that play button right now).

We also get into the dark side of this phenomenon and discuss strategies to benefit from the science while avoiding the drama that comes with less-than-effective goal planning.

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:01:12]The Fresh Start Effect is a term coined by a few Ivy League researchers that garnered attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNBC, to name a few. Tune in as I introduce you to the researchers whose names will forever ring bells in these goal-planning streets.
     
  • [00:02:02] Is this your first time joining the littest history class in the nation? Here I introduce myself and explain why - That Wasn't In My Textbook is the one class you will never fall asleep in.
     
  • [00:03:42] What do I think of New Year's Resolutions, bold proclamations, and plans for taking over the world in the new year? Listen as I explain why "new year, new me" resolutions can be intimidating and what you can do to avoid joining Team "too much."
     
  • [00:04:12] I wouldn't be your favorite historian if I didn't bring you the facts- Let's dig into the backstory of The Fresh Start Effect and learn how this phenomenon went viral.
     
  • [00:06:13] It's customary for us to start at the beginning (#hellohistory). Here we dissect The Fresh Start Effect origin story and why researchers felt it was necessary to put some language and research around the collective motivation we all feel when a New Year or milestone date grants us a fresh start.
     
  • [00:07:08] What is a temporal landmark, and most importantly, how can we use this fresh start effect to help us reach our goals? Luckily, the experts have given us a study to learn from and emulate.
     
  • [00:07:53] The fresh start effect has been studied in depth by three stars of the behavioral science world. Tune in to hear about the science that proves The Fresh Start Effect isn't a theory but a scientific reality.
     
  • [00:09:50] What magical power does the month of January hold over people? Find out what the research says, and let me know if anything rings true for you.
     
  • [00:11:26] All research starts with a solid hypothesis, and this fresh start effect is no different. Tune in to learn about the theory, variables, results, and implications of the science on you and your goals.
     
  • [00:16:08] Ready to go all gas, no break toward your resolutions? Not so fast, let's read the fine print and examine the dark side of fresh starts and when we should pause and proceed with caution.
     
  • [00:19:39] Tips for maximizing The Fresh Start Effect without falling into the dark side: Ready to put the fresh start effect into action? Here are a few tips on using temporal landmarks in your goal-planning process.
     
  • [00:26:05] Our next episode drops on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and our discussion is around The Chinese New Year. Will you be tuning in? Let me know in the comments.

Research Information:

1. Katherine Milkman, PhD., at Harvard, who is currently a Professor at the Wharton School 

2. Hengchen Dai GRW 15, who received her Ph.D. in OID at Wharton in 2015 and is now an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA; 

3. Jason Riis, Ph.D., former Wharton Lecturer and Research Scholar and now Chief Behavioral Scientist at Behavioralize

Stay in Touch:

Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate. To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.

The episode was researched and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (Toya From Harlem).

 

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EPISODE CREDITS:
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]]> Rewind: History of the Fresh Start Effect: The Science Behind New Beginnings Latoya Coleman 00:26:39 Kick off your new year learning about this viral scientific phenomenon that proved that us humans are more motivated to concur goals in new moments- like a new year, new week, new month, new location, etc. Listen to this solo dolo episode to uncover the good and dark side to starting anew. Kick off your new year learning about this viral scientific phenomenon that proved that us humans are more motivated to concur goals in new moments- like a new year, new week, new month, new location, etc. Listen to this solo dolo episode to uncover the good and dark side to starting anew. new year goals, history of fresh start, word of the year, new year resolutions, fresh start effect, resolutions true full 5 5 1e5715f2-ba7d-433c-96a2-654c8194ca41 History of New Year Resolutions: How Resolutions Became a Thing? Tis the season for reinventing ourselves, making list of ins and outs and creating the R word- New Year Resolutions - but ever wondered how New Year Resolutions all started? Listen to this episode to uncover how annual promises became an essential part of our lives- think ancient times and middle east.

Fun fact: While 45 percent of Americans dive into New Year's resolutions, only a cool 9 percent see them through. Yes! That is a horrible success rate.

Tune into this episode to learn:

  • The connection between ancient folks and the resolutions you're jotting down today.
  • Figure out how the threat of the Gods shapes our yearly goal-setting
  • The unexpected twists and turns resolutions have taken over the centuries
  • And for a little razzle dazzle, when the New Year should actually go down

So, before write down anymore resolutions and create anymore vision boards, press play and let's time-travel together to the bottom of this whole resolution thang.

Ready for a journey through time? Listen to the episode to find out! 🎧✨

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Sources:

  • https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/when-did-new-years-resolutions-start
  • https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions
  • https://www.insightvacations.com/blog/new-years-resolutions/
  • https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2018/01/05/the-origin-of-new-years-resolutions?ppccampaignID=&ppcadID=&ppcgclID=&utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=17210591673&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy9msBhD0ARIsANbk0A_7ISr5BwQhpwU3qSOUMn0aZ8Y2oxotSrCmn-2k4-UG-FGHWy2YhPIaAnJLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 15:49:30 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Tis the season for reinventing ourselves, making list of ins and outs and creating the R word- New Year Resolutions - but ever wondered how New Year Resolutions all started? Listen to this episode to uncover how annual promises became an essential part of our lives- think ancient times and middle east.

Fun fact: While 45 percent of Americans dive into New Year's resolutions, only a cool 9 percent see them through. Yes! That is a horrible success rate.

Tune into this episode to learn:

  • The connection between ancient folks and the resolutions you're jotting down today.
  • Figure out how the threat of the Gods shapes our yearly goal-setting
  • The unexpected twists and turns resolutions have taken over the centuries
  • And for a little razzle dazzle, when the New Year should actually go down

So, before write down anymore resolutions and create anymore vision boards, press play and let's time-travel together to the bottom of this whole resolution thang.

Ready for a journey through time? Listen to the episode to find out! 🎧✨

Keep in touch:

Sources:

  • https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/when-did-new-years-resolutions-start
  • https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions
  • https://www.insightvacations.com/blog/new-years-resolutions/
  • https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2018/01/05/the-origin-of-new-years-resolutions?ppccampaignID=&ppcadID=&ppcgclID=&utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=17210591673&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy9msBhD0ARIsANbk0A_7ISr5BwQhpwU3qSOUMn0aZ8Y2oxotSrCmn-2k4-UG-FGHWy2YhPIaAnJLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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]]> History of New Year Resolutions: How Resolutions Became a Thing? Latoya Coleman 00:12:30 Tis the season for reinventing ourselves, making list of ins and outs and creating the R word- New Year Resolutions - but ever wondered how New Year Resolutions all started? Listen to this episode to uncover how annual promises became an essential part of our lives- think ancient times and middle east. Tis the season for reinventing ourselves, making list of ins and outs and creating the R word- New Year Resolutions - but ever wondered how New Year Resolutions all started? Listen to this episode to uncover how annual promises became an essential part of our lives- think ancient times and middle east. new year goals, new year new me, word of the year, new year, new year resolutions, 12 week year, resolutions true full 4 5 c0371fbd-5b2a-4444-b830-3ef9d69a39d8 The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.

In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:

  • The True American Cowboy: Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.
  • Unveiling Hollywood Myths: Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.
  • Invaluable Contributions: Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.
  • Zaron Burnett's Insights: Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.
  • Intersections of Race and History: Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.

Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman, Zaron Burnett) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.

In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:

  • The True American Cowboy: Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.
  • Unveiling Hollywood Myths: Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.
  • Invaluable Contributions: Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.
  • Zaron Burnett's Insights: Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.
  • Intersections of Race and History: Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.

Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.

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]]> The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett Latoya Coleman, Zaron Burnett 01:25:57 Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe. Listen to this episode to discover how the true American cowboy was Black, learn about their invaluable contributions, and explore the enduring legacy they left on the cowboy way of life—despite what Hollywood would like us to believe. cowgirls, history of cowboys, black cowboys, history of cowgirls, black cowgirls, the harder they fall, cowboys true full 3 5 58f55065-8a6d-4500-ae20-b8037eeb5ad4 Ridin’ the Waves: The Hidden Black History of Surfing In this episode, we're diving into the rich history of Black folks in the world of surfing.  Many text say the first accounts of surfing started in Hawaii in 1778 but evidence shows otherwise. From the shores of West Africa to the modern-day waves, we're uncovering how Black folks have been riding the waves since the 1640s and carving out safe spaces in surfing today.

What You'll Learn:

  • The origins of Black individuals riding waves as far back as the 1640s.
  • The cultural significance of surf-canoes in West Africa and their connection to spirituality.
  • The pioneering spirit of early Black surfers who defied racial barriers.
  • How the legacy of Black surfers laid the foundation for today's diverse surfing community.
  • Inspiring stories of contemporary Black surfers who continue to make waves in the sport.
  • The intersection of surfing, identity, and empowerment within the Black surfing community.

Tune in to discover the fascinating stories, achievements, and contributions that have shaped the hidden Black history of  surfing. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or a curious listener, this episode promises to uncover a narrative that deserves to be heard.

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  • Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora (The Early Modern Americas): 9780812249897: Dawson, Kevin: Books. (n.d.). https://www.perlego.com/book/731624/undercurrents-of-power-aquatic-culture-in-the-african-diaspora-pdf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaignid=19700019274&adgroupid=146555143616&gclid=CjwKCAjww7KmBhAyEiwA5-PUSiXSeYzrG5eS2JenDX-ejYJWdiYUux3oW5_V_cnKx0WtLcBhDhwnexoCS3gQAvD_BwE

 

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]]> Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:41:29 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com In this episode, we're diving into the rich history of Black folks in the world of surfing.  Many text say the first accounts of surfing started in Hawaii in 1778 but evidence shows otherwise. From the shores of West Africa to the modern-day waves, we're uncovering how Black folks have been riding the waves since the 1640s and carving out safe spaces in surfing today.

What You'll Learn:

  • The origins of Black individuals riding waves as far back as the 1640s.
  • The cultural significance of surf-canoes in West Africa and their connection to spirituality.
  • The pioneering spirit of early Black surfers who defied racial barriers.
  • How the legacy of Black surfers laid the foundation for today's diverse surfing community.
  • Inspiring stories of contemporary Black surfers who continue to make waves in the sport.
  • The intersection of surfing, identity, and empowerment within the Black surfing community.

Tune in to discover the fascinating stories, achievements, and contributions that have shaped the hidden Black history of  surfing. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or a curious listener, this episode promises to uncover a narrative that deserves to be heard.

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  • Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora (The Early Modern Americas): 9780812249897: Dawson, Kevin: Books. (n.d.). https://www.perlego.com/book/731624/undercurrents-of-power-aquatic-culture-in-the-african-diaspora-pdf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaignid=19700019274&adgroupid=146555143616&gclid=CjwKCAjww7KmBhAyEiwA5-PUSiXSeYzrG5eS2JenDX-ejYJWdiYUux3oW5_V_cnKx0WtLcBhDhwnexoCS3gQAvD_BwE

 

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]]> Ridin’ the Waves: The Hidden Black History of Surfing Latoya Coleman 00:29:16 Listen to explore how Black folks have been riding waves since the 1640s. From the past to current day, we'll uncover the untold stories of Black surfers who've left their mark and those continuing to make waves. Listen to explore how Black folks have been riding waves since the 1640s. From the past to current day, we'll uncover the untold stories of Black surfers who've left their mark and those continuing to make waves. black surfing, afrosurf, surfing, african surfing, black surfers, history of surfing, kevin dawson true full 2 5 5d0d162f-549a-43a7-90ed-d21745458695 History of Barbie: The Creation of Black Barbie Celebrate the Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering a fascinating journey through Barbie's history, shining a spotlight on the empowering story of Black Barbie. From Francie's flop to glamour of Black Barbie's, discover the inspiring evolution of this iconic doll!

 In this short bonus -solo episode your host Toya, gives you all the tea and receipts on Barbie. You even get to find out her real name. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Discover the visionary creator behind Barbie and the inspiration behind her creation.
  • Uncover the intriguing history of Mattel's attempts to create a Black doll/Barbie, from hits to misses.
  • Dive into the details of the first-ever Black Barbie, her design, and the talented mind behind her creation.
  • And much more as we explore the captivating journey of Barbie, with a spotlight on the empowering history of Black Barbie!

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]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Celebrate the Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering a fascinating journey through Barbie's history, shining a spotlight on the empowering story of Black Barbie. From Francie's flop to glamour of Black Barbie's, discover the inspiring evolution of this iconic doll!

 In this short bonus -solo episode your host Toya, gives you all the tea and receipts on Barbie. You even get to find out her real name. 

In this episode you will learn:

  • Discover the visionary creator behind Barbie and the inspiration behind her creation.
  • Uncover the intriguing history of Mattel's attempts to create a Black doll/Barbie, from hits to misses.
  • Dive into the details of the first-ever Black Barbie, her design, and the talented mind behind her creation.
  • And much more as we explore the captivating journey of Barbie, with a spotlight on the empowering history of Black Barbie!

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]]> History of Barbie: The Creation of Black Barbie Latoya Coleman 00:14:04 Kick off Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering how Barbie came to be 1959 and how we got the first Black Barbie 21 years later (That took too long!). From Francie's flop to Barbie's side kick, discover how the head designer at Mattel finally got the Black Barbie right. Kick off Barbie Movie premiere weekend by uncovering how Barbie came to be 1959 and how we got the first Black Barbie 21 years later (That took too long!). From Francie's flop to Barbie's side kick, discover how the head designer at Mattel finally got the Black Barbie right. kitty black perkins, history of black barbie, ruth handler, barbie, history of barbie, black barbie, barbie movie, mattel, barbie christy true bonus 5 abe76c45-3825-4b69-a6e0-c731928d467b History of Oyster: How Black Folks Shaped American Oyster Culture with Culinary Historian Zella Palmer In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of how Black brilliance played a crucial role in shaping American Oyster culture. From pioneering techniques to thriving communities, we explore the remarkable contributions that have influenced the oyster industry and how we enjoy oysters today.

Joining us is special guest Zella Palmer, a renowned culinary historian, podcaster, and author. 

Topics Covered in the Episode:

  • Enslaved Africans and their water-working skills brought from West Africa
  • Oyster harvesting techniques and the expertise of Black oystermen
  • Establishment of thriving Black oyster towns
  • The inspiring story of Thomas Downing, the Oyster King of NYC
  • Cultural traditions and culinary impact of Black oyster culture
  • The lasting legacy and influence on how we eat and harvest oysters today

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:37:16 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of how Black brilliance played a crucial role in shaping American Oyster culture. From pioneering techniques to thriving communities, we explore the remarkable contributions that have influenced the oyster industry and how we enjoy oysters today.

Joining us is special guest Zella Palmer, a renowned culinary historian, podcaster, and author. 

Topics Covered in the Episode:

  • Enslaved Africans and their water-working skills brought from West Africa
  • Oyster harvesting techniques and the expertise of Black oystermen
  • Establishment of thriving Black oyster towns
  • The inspiring story of Thomas Downing, the Oyster King of NYC
  • Cultural traditions and culinary impact of Black oyster culture
  • The lasting legacy and influence on how we eat and harvest oysters today

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]]> History of Oyster: How Black Folks Shaped American Oyster Culture with Culinary Historian Zella Palmer Latoya Coleman 01:02:33 From creating oyster harvesting techniques to establishing thriving Black oyster towns, and even to the fascinating story of the Oyster King, explore the remarkable contributions Black people made to shape the oyster industry and the ways we eat and harvest oysters today. From creating oyster harvesting techniques to establishing thriving Black oyster towns, and even to the fascinating story of the Oyster King, explore the remarkable contributions Black people made to shape the oyster industry and the ways we eat and harvest oysters today. black oysterwomen, american seafood, thomas downing, chesapeake bay, oyster culture, american oyster culture, history of oysters, black oystermen, oystering, oysters, seafood true full 1 5 47904500-7bfa-46ba-8c10-1a969a4673bd Sizzling Summer Session Trailer This summer on the podcast, we're bringing together the pure joy of summertime with the thrill of uncovering untold histories that center around summer-themed topics. From the history of surfing to the history of Black cowboys. 

This summer session of podcast episodes is the adult summer camp you never knew you always wanted to go to. Where you see your friends everyday, take mad cool field trips all over the city and have those big belly laughs and all that good stuff. Think of this as the magic school bus for adults. -where it is all fun and games and we don’t worry about work, bills and those other stressful adulting tasks !

Each episode is handpicked by me your historian homie and  is a part of our exclusive summer Session, taking you on a journey through four captivating topics that will leave you inspired, feeling mad smart,  in some cases maybe a little hungry but very entertained. 

So you ready? Let’s get into our summer session of podcast episodes that have a summer theme.

So let’s have a lit ass summer together in this summer session, where we'll have good ass time, learn a little something something, and make the most of this unforgettable summer session.

This is 'That Wasn't in My Textbook'—the summer session you don't want to miss.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:28:21 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com This summer on the podcast, we're bringing together the pure joy of summertime with the thrill of uncovering untold histories that center around summer-themed topics. From the history of surfing to the history of Black cowboys. 

This summer session of podcast episodes is the adult summer camp you never knew you always wanted to go to. Where you see your friends everyday, take mad cool field trips all over the city and have those big belly laughs and all that good stuff. Think of this as the magic school bus for adults. -where it is all fun and games and we don’t worry about work, bills and those other stressful adulting tasks !

Each episode is handpicked by me your historian homie and  is a part of our exclusive summer Session, taking you on a journey through four captivating topics that will leave you inspired, feeling mad smart,  in some cases maybe a little hungry but very entertained. 

So you ready? Let’s get into our summer session of podcast episodes that have a summer theme.

So let’s have a lit ass summer together in this summer session, where we'll have good ass time, learn a little something something, and make the most of this unforgettable summer session.

This is 'That Wasn't in My Textbook'—the summer session you don't want to miss.

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]]> Sizzling Summer Session Trailer Latoya Coleman 00:03:47 We're going outside this summer on the podcast, bringing together the joy of summertime with uncovering untold histories that center around 4 summer-themed topics. We're going outside this summer on the podcast, bringing together the joy of summertime with uncovering untold histories that center around 4 summer-themed topics. black surfing, history of hookah, thomas downing, black cowboys, black history of surfing, history of black cowboys, black surfers, summer session, history of oysters, hookah, history of surfing, black oystermen, oysters true trailer 5 19f65a5c-34a2-46b8-bdd3-1145033b7ce1 When July 4th Was A Black Holiday: Rediscovering a Hidden Turn Up Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how Black folks made July 4th their own holiday, while also learning the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality.

In this quick 30-minute solo episode , you'll learn:

  • What does July 4th truly represent? And why do we celebrate it?
  • How July 4th became a platform for challenging America's institution of slavery and calling for its abolition.
  • When July 4th became a Black holiday? And the ways  Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth.
  • the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality.
     

Press play on this episode, if you're ready to kick off July 4th weekend with history, facts and receipts on how America's birthday meaning has changed throughout time.  

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how Black folks made July 4th their own holiday, while also learning the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality.

In this quick 30-minute solo episode , you'll learn:

  • What does July 4th truly represent? And why do we celebrate it?
  • How July 4th became a platform for challenging America's institution of slavery and calling for its abolition.
  • When July 4th became a Black holiday? And the ways  Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth.
  • the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality.
     

Press play on this episode, if you're ready to kick off July 4th weekend with history, facts and receipts on how America's birthday meaning has changed throughout time.  

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]]> When July 4th Was A Black Holiday: Rediscovering a Hidden Turn Up Latoya Coleman 00:30:08 Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how Black folks made July 4th their own holiday, while also learning the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality. Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how Black folks made July 4th their own holiday, while also learning the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality. history of july 4th, black holidays, america, independence day, july 4th, america's birthday, 4th of july, america's independence day true full 10 4 8a897da7-94cf-4322-98cd-6b525b00a9ee Uncovering Juneteenth: 10 Eye-Opening Facts and Celebrating Our Podcast's Journey We're kicking off Juneteenth weekend  with some Juneteenth facts and celebrating the podcast's 3-year anniversary. Did you know that this podcast was started on June 19th, 2020?

In this week's solo dolo episode, explore 10 facts that everyone should know about this pivotal day, including the historical significance of General Granger's arrival in Texas in 1865. Then also hear me reflect on why I picked Juneteenth to launch the podcast and all the things I have learned so far on this journey of creating a community of fellow history lovers (Warning: there might be tears of joy). 

 In this episode, we talk about ..

  • What is Juneteenth?
  • How it became the newest federal holiday?
  • 10 facts on Juneteenth that we should know
  • Why I chose to launch is podcast on Juneteenth
  • Brands committing a lot of NO-NOs during Juneteenth
  • and more

This episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of Juneteenth's historical significance and the journey our podcast has embarked upon.

Tune in now to learn the 10 eye-opening facts about Juneteenth that should be in all of our textbooks. It's time to uncover the hidden history and celebrate our podcast's remarkable journey. Let's dive in!

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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com We're kicking off Juneteenth weekend  with some Juneteenth facts and celebrating the podcast's 3-year anniversary. Did you know that this podcast was started on June 19th, 2020?

In this week's solo dolo episode, explore 10 facts that everyone should know about this pivotal day, including the historical significance of General Granger's arrival in Texas in 1865. Then also hear me reflect on why I picked Juneteenth to launch the podcast and all the things I have learned so far on this journey of creating a community of fellow history lovers (Warning: there might be tears of joy). 

 In this episode, we talk about ..

  • What is Juneteenth?
  • How it became the newest federal holiday?
  • 10 facts on Juneteenth that we should know
  • Why I chose to launch is podcast on Juneteenth
  • Brands committing a lot of NO-NOs during Juneteenth
  • and more

This episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of Juneteenth's historical significance and the journey our podcast has embarked upon.

Tune in now to learn the 10 eye-opening facts about Juneteenth that should be in all of our textbooks. It's time to uncover the hidden history and celebrate our podcast's remarkable journey. Let's dive in!

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]]> Uncovering Juneteenth: 10 Eye-Opening Facts and Celebrating Our Podcast's Journey Latoya Coleman 00:38:07 Listen in as we delve into the rich history of Juneteenth, as we discover 10 captivating facts while embarking on a reflective journey of our podcast's beginnings on this special and historic day. Listen in as we delve into the rich history of Juneteenth, as we discover 10 captivating facts while embarking on a reflective journey of our podcast's beginnings on this special and historic day. freedom day, freedom day, juneteenth fact, federal holiday, history of slavery, facts about juneteenth, history of freedom day, emancipation, day of jubilee, galveston texas, juneteenth facts, galveston, juneteenth, history of juneteenth true full 9 4 4f2883ee-a909-438a-8011-e8a02e335670 Rainbows, Riots & Resilience: 7 Must-Know Facts on the History of Pride Did you know PRIDE month has a theme? Yep this year's theme is an important one and is one of the 7 facts we learn in this episode. 

Get ready to uncover hidden stories, meet trailblazing activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, and celebrate the joyous spirit of love and inclusivity that defines Pride Month. This episode is a captivating exploration of rainbows, riots, and the unwavering strength of a community that continues to make history. Tune in and let the vibrant tales of resilience and activism inspire you to embrace the true essence of Pride.

In this short solo episode, learn 7 facts that help us understand: 

  • What is this year's Pride Month theme
  • The symbolism of the flag- yep, the colors have meaning
  • The first LGBTQ+ national monument.
  • The names of some important leaders of the movement and more.

Press play on this vibrant episode, if you're ready to kick off Pride month with facts that provide joy, history, symbolism,  celebrate how far we've come and gives flowers to the influential figures behind the LGBTQ+ movement.

Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode, I love hearing from ya'll. Follow "That Wasn't In My Textbook" on various platforms, including Pinterest and YouTube, to explore more captivating untold stories from history. Remember, knowledge is power, and there's no better place to find it than on this enlightening podcast.

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 13:01:33 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know PRIDE month has a theme? Yep this year's theme is an important one and is one of the 7 facts we learn in this episode. 

Get ready to uncover hidden stories, meet trailblazing activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, and celebrate the joyous spirit of love and inclusivity that defines Pride Month. This episode is a captivating exploration of rainbows, riots, and the unwavering strength of a community that continues to make history. Tune in and let the vibrant tales of resilience and activism inspire you to embrace the true essence of Pride.

In this short solo episode, learn 7 facts that help us understand: 

  • What is this year's Pride Month theme
  • The symbolism of the flag- yep, the colors have meaning
  • The first LGBTQ+ national monument.
  • The names of some important leaders of the movement and more.

Press play on this vibrant episode, if you're ready to kick off Pride month with facts that provide joy, history, symbolism,  celebrate how far we've come and gives flowers to the influential figures behind the LGBTQ+ movement.

Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode, I love hearing from ya'll. Follow "That Wasn't In My Textbook" on various platforms, including Pinterest and YouTube, to explore more captivating untold stories from history. Remember, knowledge is power, and there's no better place to find it than on this enlightening podcast.

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]]> Rainbows, Riots & Resilience: 7 Must-Know Facts on the History of Pride Latoya Coleman 00:25:39 Kick off Pride with a captivating exploration of the vibrant history, symbolism, and influential figures behind the LGBTQ+ movement, uncovering seven must-know facts about the origins of Pride Month. Kick off Pride with a captivating exploration of the vibrant history, symbolism, and influential figures behind the LGBTQ+ movement, uncovering seven must-know facts about the origins of Pride Month. pride month, pride, gay liberation movement, lgbtqia, lgbtq, history of pride, us movements, stonewall inn, lgbtqia+, stonewall riots, pride history, pride flag, equality, june, lgbtq+, gay rights true full 8 4 3a44096f-7784-4e43-8ccd-572c7faca241 The History of Grillz: Tracing the Origins and Rise of Teeth Drip Have you ever wondered how grillz, those shimmering gold or diamond-studded mouthpieces, came to symbolize style, status, and self-expression?

 Find out in this solo episode of "That Wasn't In My Textbook," where we explore the fascinating history of grillz, the iconic dental bling that has become synonymous with hip-hop culture. From ancient civilizations to modern-day celebrities, we go on a journey through time, exploring the origins, cultural influences, and evolution of grillz.

Listen to this episode to:

  • Uncover the surprising connections between grillz and Mayan, African, and Italian cultures
  • Learn how tooth adornment for beauty and status dates back an astounding 4000 years
  • Understand the pivotal role of hip-hop played in popularizing grillz
  • Get to know Grillz creator Eddie Plein

Press play on this captivating episode, if you're ready to uncover the sparkling history of grillz  From ancient tooth adornment to the mainstream hip-hop crown jewel, prepare to be dazzled by the cultural significance and lasting allure of grillz.

Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode, as Latoya loves hearing from her listeners. Follow "That Wasn't In My Textbook" on various platforms, including Pinterest and YouTube, to explore more captivating untold stories from history. Remember, knowledge is power, and there's no better place to find it than on this enlightening podcast.

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Sources:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grill_(jewelry)
  2. https://www.luxegrillz.com/pages/history-of-grillz
  3. https://www.toothologydental.com/grills-history/
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_teeth
  5. https://www.vice.com/en/article/znw9z4/the-ancient-history-of-grills-456
  6. https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/id.600/title.history-of-the-grill
  7. https://www.goldteethbatonrouge.com/7-golden-facts-about-gold-teeth-and-grills

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 13:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Have you ever wondered how grillz, those shimmering gold or diamond-studded mouthpieces, came to symbolize style, status, and self-expression?

 Find out in this solo episode of "That Wasn't In My Textbook," where we explore the fascinating history of grillz, the iconic dental bling that has become synonymous with hip-hop culture. From ancient civilizations to modern-day celebrities, we go on a journey through time, exploring the origins, cultural influences, and evolution of grillz.

Listen to this episode to:

  • Uncover the surprising connections between grillz and Mayan, African, and Italian cultures
  • Learn how tooth adornment for beauty and status dates back an astounding 4000 years
  • Understand the pivotal role of hip-hop played in popularizing grillz
  • Get to know Grillz creator Eddie Plein

Press play on this captivating episode, if you're ready to uncover the sparkling history of grillz  From ancient tooth adornment to the mainstream hip-hop crown jewel, prepare to be dazzled by the cultural significance and lasting allure of grillz.

Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode, as Latoya loves hearing from her listeners. Follow "That Wasn't In My Textbook" on various platforms, including Pinterest and YouTube, to explore more captivating untold stories from history. Remember, knowledge is power, and there's no better place to find it than on this enlightening podcast.

Stay in Touch:

Sources:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grill_(jewelry)
  2. https://www.luxegrillz.com/pages/history-of-grillz
  3. https://www.toothologydental.com/grills-history/
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_teeth
  5. https://www.vice.com/en/article/znw9z4/the-ancient-history-of-grills-456
  6. https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/id.600/title.history-of-the-grill
  7. https://www.goldteethbatonrouge.com/7-golden-facts-about-gold-teeth-and-grills

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]]> The History of Grillz: Tracing the Origins and Rise of Teeth Drip Latoya Coleman 00:28:30 From ancient dental adornments to their explosion in hip-hop culture, listen to this episode to explore how grillz came to be, their cultural significance, and the enduring popularity of this iconic symbol of style and self-expression. From ancient dental adornments to their explosion in hip-hop culture, listen to this episode to explore how grillz came to be, their cultural significance, and the enduring popularity of this iconic symbol of style and self-expression. history, history of grillz, slugs, grillz, gold tooth, grills, eddie plein, gold teeth, teeth jewelery, fronts, gold caps true full 7 4 5e5201cd-e7d1-4557-af8d-1d0c5e2ec9c8 From Doom Scrolling to Netflix Binges: Unpacking the History & Science of Procrastination Have you ever caught yourself waiting until the last minute to complete a task, even though you know you should have started sooner? We all have! But if you haven't please teach me your ways. 

But have you ever wondered WHY we procrastinate? Is it really just a sign of laziness or poor time management skills? In this episode of we uncover the surprising history and science of procrastination including helpful tips helpful tips on how to overcome procrastination.

Topics covered in this episode include:

  • The definition of procrastination and how it differs from laziness
  • The history of procrastination, from ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day psychology
  • The surprising science behind procrastination, including how our brains are wired to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term goals
  • The 6  procrastinator styles

 Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever struggled with procrastination.So, whether you're a chronic procrastinator or just curious about the science behind it, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

  • Introduction: 0:00-2:14
  • The Definition of Procrastination: 2:14-6:00
  • The History of Procrastination: 6:00-12:25
  • The Science of Procrastination: 12:25-18:58
  • The Negative Effects of Procrastination: 18:58-21:20
  • Tips to Overcome Procrastination: 21:20-30:00

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]]> Thu, 4 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Have you ever caught yourself waiting until the last minute to complete a task, even though you know you should have started sooner? We all have! But if you haven't please teach me your ways. 

But have you ever wondered WHY we procrastinate? Is it really just a sign of laziness or poor time management skills? In this episode of we uncover the surprising history and science of procrastination including helpful tips helpful tips on how to overcome procrastination.

Topics covered in this episode include:

  • The definition of procrastination and how it differs from laziness
  • The history of procrastination, from ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day psychology
  • The surprising science behind procrastination, including how our brains are wired to prioritize short-term rewards over long-term goals
  • The 6  procrastinator styles

 Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever struggled with procrastination.So, whether you're a chronic procrastinator or just curious about the science behind it, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps:

  • Introduction: 0:00-2:14
  • The Definition of Procrastination: 2:14-6:00
  • The History of Procrastination: 6:00-12:25
  • The Science of Procrastination: 12:25-18:58
  • The Negative Effects of Procrastination: 18:58-21:20
  • Tips to Overcome Procrastination: 21:20-30:00

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]]> From Doom Scrolling to Netflix Binges: Unpacking the History & Science of Procrastination Latoya Coleman 00:31:12 Did you know that procrastination isn't about laziness? From ancient philosophers to modern-day neuroscience, this episode explores the historic and scientific reasons why we procrastinate and offers tips to overcome it. Whether you're a chronic procrastinator or just curious about the science behind this common behavior, this episode is a must-listen NOW not later ;-) Did you know that procrastination isn't about laziness? From ancient philosophers to modern-day neuroscience, this episode explores the historic and scientific reasons why we procrastinate and offers tips to overcome it. Whether you're a chronic procrastinator or just curious about the science behind this common behavior, this episode is a must-listen NOW not later ;-) science behind procrastination, avoiding, history of procrastination, procrastinate, procrastination, perfectionist true full 6 4 965c589d-8420-4f7d-af19-2688cfae0025 The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown Tax Day is creeping up on us! Ever wondered, why doesn’t anyone say Happy Tax Day? Cause doing taxes suck!

With tax day right around the corner you could be doing one of these three things;(1) chillin, cause you have your ish together and already submitted your taxes, (2) scrambling to get your ish together to just make it to the deadline by the skin of your teeth,Or (3) throwing up your hands, thinking,”fuck it” and buying yourself more time by submitting to get an extension until October.

No matter what position you’re in right now, it’s always good to know more about the tax system, how it works and more importantly, learn who benefits from tax policies and who suffers aka how it affects YOU. 

Like did you know that Black people are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited? Yep, tax policies are kinda racist, so let’s learn how the IRS, aka the Tax police, are keepin’ Black folks from building wealth.

In this episode of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, your favorite historian(me) along with bad-ass tax law professor, author, researcher and tax policy expert, Dorothy A. Brown will:

  • Walk you through why we have taxes and how they work
  • Give you a brief overview on how taxes are apart of the creation of America
  • Draw the connection of how Black people were seen as property that needed to be taxed, and how this practice continued after the abolition of slavery
  • Learn different tax policies that continues to disadvantage Black people, like the mortgage deduction 
  • Solutions that can help right the wrongs of the tax policy system so Black people are no disadvantaged

Join me as we speak with Dorothy A. Brown, a law professor at Emory University, and top expert who sheds light on how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:13:48 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Tax Day is creeping up on us! Ever wondered, why doesn’t anyone say Happy Tax Day? Cause doing taxes suck!

With tax day right around the corner you could be doing one of these three things;(1) chillin, cause you have your ish together and already submitted your taxes, (2) scrambling to get your ish together to just make it to the deadline by the skin of your teeth,Or (3) throwing up your hands, thinking,”fuck it” and buying yourself more time by submitting to get an extension until October.

No matter what position you’re in right now, it’s always good to know more about the tax system, how it works and more importantly, learn who benefits from tax policies and who suffers aka how it affects YOU. 

Like did you know that Black people are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited? Yep, tax policies are kinda racist, so let’s learn how the IRS, aka the Tax police, are keepin’ Black folks from building wealth.

In this episode of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, your favorite historian(me) along with bad-ass tax law professor, author, researcher and tax policy expert, Dorothy A. Brown will:

  • Walk you through why we have taxes and how they work
  • Give you a brief overview on how taxes are apart of the creation of America
  • Draw the connection of how Black people were seen as property that needed to be taxed, and how this practice continued after the abolition of slavery
  • Learn different tax policies that continues to disadvantage Black people, like the mortgage deduction 
  • Solutions that can help right the wrongs of the tax policy system so Black people are no disadvantaged

Join me as we speak with Dorothy A. Brown, a law professor at Emory University, and top expert who sheds light on how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

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]]> The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown Latoya Coleman 00:53:14 Did you know that Black folks are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited by the IRS? Listen to this episode to learn other ways that tax policies target Black and Brown folks featuring Tax Law Professor and author Dorothy A. Brown, who breaks down how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies, like mortgage tax deductions, plus she shares solutions on how the IRS can fix this. Did you know that Black folks are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited by the IRS? Listen to this episode to learn other ways that tax policies target Black and Brown folks featuring Tax Law Professor and author Dorothy A. Brown, who breaks down how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies, like mortgage tax deductions, plus she shares solutions on how the IRS can fix this. tax policy, racist tax policy, tax code, tax system, tax laws, racism and taxes, black wealth, history of taxes, tax day, irs true full 5 4 71bb8871-12d4-4eb4-bdc3-62695732d56b BHM Rewind: 6 Things to Know About Black History Month Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left out of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months roll around.  

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]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left out of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months roll around.  

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]]> BHM Rewind: 6 Things to Know About Black History Month Latoya Coleman 00:13:15 Kicking off February with 6 Things We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 14-min episode learn that the 1st Black History Month was 56 days long and other important facts that wasn’t in our textbooks. Kicking off February with 6 Things We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 14-min episode learn that the 1st Black History Month was 56 days long and other important facts that wasn’t in our textbooks. true full 4 4 f44ffc2b-7d28-4bf2-a809-d09b4b822e28 Inside the 15 Year Battle for MLK Day Cue the fireworks and bring on the confetti; we're celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Yes, I recognize celebrating a 33rd anniversary is a bit odd. Still, considering the hard-fought battle to have the only "King" we recognize honored with a national holiday, I think it's worth celebrating this historic milestone.

In this bonus episode, we are recognizing the movers and shakers like Congressman John Conyers, Stevie Wonder, and even the National Football League (yes, they actually put their money behind the cause) who didn't make it into our history books but played an essential role in advocating for this historic piece of legislation. 

This episode has some surprising tidbits like:

  1. How our favorite version of the "Happy Birthday" song written by Stevie Wonder helped mobilize the movement
  2. President Ronald Reagan's reluctance to sign the bill into law.
  3. How Martin Luther King Day became recognized as a National Holiday in ALL 50 states in 2000 #sideye #southcarolina

Episode Highlights

  • [00:01:09]Calling all Cliff Notes readers, listen here as I share an overview of today's episode and how the events of the late 60s still plague us today.
  • [00:05:07] Detroit vs. Everybody became a slogan in the mid-2000s, but the Great State of Michigan, The National Black Caucus, and The King Family advocated for decades; here's a little known black history fact about Congressman John Conyers and his mission to make MLK Day a federal holiday.
  • [00:06:17] Ever wondered why Stevie Wonder wrote his version of The Happy Birthday Song? Tune in as I explain the cultural significance of those lyrics that we tend to "mumble through." --Bet you'll want to learn the whole song after listening to this episode (smile).
  • [00:06:48] It's no secret that Dr. King delivered his renowned I Have A Dream Speech on the National Mall. But did you know that another historic rally took place in his honor? The Rally For Peace, organized by his family and famous supporters like Stevie Wonder, played a significant role in establishing MLK Day. Tune in to learn more.
  • [00:08:17] Fifteen years after Congressman Conyers introduced the bill, six million petition signatures later, the bill was again denied. Tune into this episode to learn why and who was holding out!
  • [00:09:18] President Ronald Reagan signed MLK Day into law on November 02, 1983, but he wasn't happy about it--hear what President "Make America Great Again" volume one had to say.
  • [00:10:39] Do you remember the first time you saw MLK Day celebrated as a National Holiday? Truth bomb: it was MANY years after the bill was enacted. This part of history definitely wasn't in your textbooks, but you'll find it on this podcast!
  • [00:10:44] The NFL is known for many things, but Civil Rights Activism isn't one. Still, we give credit where it's due. Learn how the NFL shut down the state of Arizona for its resistance to making MLK Day a holiday.
  • [00:13:44] Wondering when all 50 states finally recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The fight that began four days after his assassination ended in 2000 when South Carolina recognized MLK day as a state holiday.
  • [00:17:23] If you love this episode, let me share a few ways you can help us get this much-needed dose of history into more AirPods!
  • [00:18:10] Tune into the next episode, which is all about the Chinese New Year

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER!

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Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate. To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.

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]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Cue the fireworks and bring on the confetti; we're celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Yes, I recognize celebrating a 33rd anniversary is a bit odd. Still, considering the hard-fought battle to have the only "King" we recognize honored with a national holiday, I think it's worth celebrating this historic milestone.

In this bonus episode, we are recognizing the movers and shakers like Congressman John Conyers, Stevie Wonder, and even the National Football League (yes, they actually put their money behind the cause) who didn't make it into our history books but played an essential role in advocating for this historic piece of legislation. 

This episode has some surprising tidbits like:

  1. How our favorite version of the "Happy Birthday" song written by Stevie Wonder helped mobilize the movement
  2. President Ronald Reagan's reluctance to sign the bill into law.
  3. How Martin Luther King Day became recognized as a National Holiday in ALL 50 states in 2000 #sideye #southcarolina

Episode Highlights

  • [00:01:09]Calling all Cliff Notes readers, listen here as I share an overview of today's episode and how the events of the late 60s still plague us today.
  • [00:05:07] Detroit vs. Everybody became a slogan in the mid-2000s, but the Great State of Michigan, The National Black Caucus, and The King Family advocated for decades; here's a little known black history fact about Congressman John Conyers and his mission to make MLK Day a federal holiday.
  • [00:06:17] Ever wondered why Stevie Wonder wrote his version of The Happy Birthday Song? Tune in as I explain the cultural significance of those lyrics that we tend to "mumble through." --Bet you'll want to learn the whole song after listening to this episode (smile).
  • [00:06:48] It's no secret that Dr. King delivered his renowned I Have A Dream Speech on the National Mall. But did you know that another historic rally took place in his honor? The Rally For Peace, organized by his family and famous supporters like Stevie Wonder, played a significant role in establishing MLK Day. Tune in to learn more.
  • [00:08:17] Fifteen years after Congressman Conyers introduced the bill, six million petition signatures later, the bill was again denied. Tune into this episode to learn why and who was holding out!
  • [00:09:18] President Ronald Reagan signed MLK Day into law on November 02, 1983, but he wasn't happy about it--hear what President "Make America Great Again" volume one had to say.
  • [00:10:39] Do you remember the first time you saw MLK Day celebrated as a National Holiday? Truth bomb: it was MANY years after the bill was enacted. This part of history definitely wasn't in your textbooks, but you'll find it on this podcast!
  • [00:10:44] The NFL is known for many things, but Civil Rights Activism isn't one. Still, we give credit where it's due. Learn how the NFL shut down the state of Arizona for its resistance to making MLK Day a holiday.
  • [00:13:44] Wondering when all 50 states finally recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The fight that began four days after his assassination ended in 2000 when South Carolina recognized MLK day as a state holiday.
  • [00:17:23] If you love this episode, let me share a few ways you can help us get this much-needed dose of history into more AirPods!
  • [00:18:10] Tune into the next episode, which is all about the Chinese New Year

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER!

Research Information:

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Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate. To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee.

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]]> Inside the 15 Year Battle for MLK Day Latoya Coleman 00:18:53 Ever wondered how Martin Luther King's birthday became a Federal holiday? Listen to this solo episode to uncover how Stevie Wonder, Coretta Scott King, and more got us to have every 3rd Monday in January off to honor the great Martin Luther King Jr. on his solar return day. Ever wondered how Martin Luther King's birthday became a Federal holiday? Listen to this solo episode to uncover how Stevie Wonder, Coretta Scott King, and more got us to have every 3rd Monday in January off to honor the great Martin Luther King Jr. on his solar return day. stevie wonder happy birthday, mlk, martin luther king weekend, martin luther king day, martin luther king jr, mlk birthday, martin luther, martin luther king, mlk day, mlk weekend true bonus 4 8bb7371f-37e4-4965-bdee-c24f58b26a6b History of the Fresh Start Effect: The Science Behind New Beginnings Happy New Year! What mystical, magical power does January hold that makes it THEE month we swear we're going to get our mind, money, and of course, our spiritual lives, right? We head to the local craft store and buy the latest "Happy Me" Planner and all those damn stickers! Head home and binge-watch 10,000 hours of content about goal planning and productivity.

January is the month millions master the art of planning--so why don't our well-laid plans have the power to stick? In this episode of, That Wasn't In My Textbook, your favorite historian (me) will:

  • Walk you through the science behind the Fresh Start Effect.
  • Introduce you to the Fresh Start Effect Trifecta: Catherine Milkman, Ph.D., Hengchen Dai GRW 15, and Jason Riis, the researchers who coined the term and vetted its power.
  • Discuss how you can use their research to your advantage.

I'll explain the psychological boost we experience when passing temporal landmarks (And, if you have no idea what a temporal landmark is--you should be hitting that play button right now).

We also get into the dark side of this phenomenon and discuss strategies to benefit from the science while avoiding the drama that comes with less-than-effective goal planning.

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:01:12]The Fresh Start Effect is a term coined by a few Ivy League researchers that garnered attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNBC, to name a few. Tune in as I introduce you to the researchers whose names will forever ring bells in these goal-planning streets.
     
  • [00:02:02] Is this your first time joining the littest history class in the nation? Here I introduce myself and explain why - That Wasn't In My Textbook is the one class you will never fall asleep in.
     
  • [00:03:42] What do I think of New Year's Resolutions, bold proclamations, and plans for taking over the world in the new year? Listen as I explain why "new year, new me" resolutions can be intimidating and what you can do to avoid joining Team "too much."
     
  • [00:04:12] I wouldn't be your favorite historian if I didn't bring you the facts- Let's dig into the backstory of The Fresh Start Effect and learn how this phenomenon went viral.
     
  • [00:06:13] It's customary for us to start at the beginning (#hellohistory). Here we dissect The Fresh Start Effect origin story and why researchers felt it was necessary to put some language and research around the collective motivation we all feel when a New Year or milestone date grants us a fresh start.
     
  • [00:07:08] What is a temporal landmark, and most importantly, how can we use this fresh start effect to help us reach our goals? Luckily, the experts have given us a study to learn from and emulate.
     
  • [00:07:53] The fresh start effect has been studied in depth by three stars of the behavioral science world. Tune in to hear about the science that proves The Fresh Start Effect isn't a theory but a scientific reality.
     
  • [00:09:50] What magical power does the month of January hold over people? Find out what the research says, and let me know if anything rings true for you.
     
  • [00:11:26] All research starts with a solid hypothesis, and this fresh start effect is no different. Tune in to learn about the theory, variables, results, and implications of the science on you and your goals.
     
  • [00:16:08] Ready to go all gas, no break toward your resolutions? Not so fast, let's read the fine print and examine the dark side of fresh starts and when we should pause and proceed with caution.
     
  • [00:19:39] Tips for maximizing The Fresh Start Effect without falling into the dark side: Ready to put the fresh start effect into action? Here are a few tips on using temporal landmarks in your goal-planning process.
     
  • [00:26:05] Our next episode drops on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and our discussion is around The Chinese New Year. Will you be tuning in? Let me know in the comments.

Research Information:

1. Katherine Milkman, PhD., at Harvard, who is currently a Professor at the Wharton School 

2. Hengchen Dai GRW 15, who received her Ph.D. in OID at Wharton in 2015 and is now an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA; 

3. Jason Riis, Ph.D., former Wharton Lecturer and Research Scholar and now Chief Behavioral Scientist at Behavioralize

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]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Happy New Year! What mystical, magical power does January hold that makes it THEE month we swear we're going to get our mind, money, and of course, our spiritual lives, right? We head to the local craft store and buy the latest "Happy Me" Planner and all those damn stickers! Head home and binge-watch 10,000 hours of content about goal planning and productivity.

January is the month millions master the art of planning--so why don't our well-laid plans have the power to stick? In this episode of, That Wasn't In My Textbook, your favorite historian (me) will:

  • Walk you through the science behind the Fresh Start Effect.
  • Introduce you to the Fresh Start Effect Trifecta: Catherine Milkman, Ph.D., Hengchen Dai GRW 15, and Jason Riis, the researchers who coined the term and vetted its power.
  • Discuss how you can use their research to your advantage.

I'll explain the psychological boost we experience when passing temporal landmarks (And, if you have no idea what a temporal landmark is--you should be hitting that play button right now).

We also get into the dark side of this phenomenon and discuss strategies to benefit from the science while avoiding the drama that comes with less-than-effective goal planning.

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:01:12]The Fresh Start Effect is a term coined by a few Ivy League researchers that garnered attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNBC, to name a few. Tune in as I introduce you to the researchers whose names will forever ring bells in these goal-planning streets.
     
  • [00:02:02] Is this your first time joining the littest history class in the nation? Here I introduce myself and explain why - That Wasn't In My Textbook is the one class you will never fall asleep in.
     
  • [00:03:42] What do I think of New Year's Resolutions, bold proclamations, and plans for taking over the world in the new year? Listen as I explain why "new year, new me" resolutions can be intimidating and what you can do to avoid joining Team "too much."
     
  • [00:04:12] I wouldn't be your favorite historian if I didn't bring you the facts- Let's dig into the backstory of The Fresh Start Effect and learn how this phenomenon went viral.
     
  • [00:06:13] It's customary for us to start at the beginning (#hellohistory). Here we dissect The Fresh Start Effect origin story and why researchers felt it was necessary to put some language and research around the collective motivation we all feel when a New Year or milestone date grants us a fresh start.
     
  • [00:07:08] What is a temporal landmark, and most importantly, how can we use this fresh start effect to help us reach our goals? Luckily, the experts have given us a study to learn from and emulate.
     
  • [00:07:53] The fresh start effect has been studied in depth by three stars of the behavioral science world. Tune in to hear about the science that proves The Fresh Start Effect isn't a theory but a scientific reality.
     
  • [00:09:50] What magical power does the month of January hold over people? Find out what the research says, and let me know if anything rings true for you.
     
  • [00:11:26] All research starts with a solid hypothesis, and this fresh start effect is no different. Tune in to learn about the theory, variables, results, and implications of the science on you and your goals.
     
  • [00:16:08] Ready to go all gas, no break toward your resolutions? Not so fast, let's read the fine print and examine the dark side of fresh starts and when we should pause and proceed with caution.
     
  • [00:19:39] Tips for maximizing The Fresh Start Effect without falling into the dark side: Ready to put the fresh start effect into action? Here are a few tips on using temporal landmarks in your goal-planning process.
     
  • [00:26:05] Our next episode drops on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and our discussion is around The Chinese New Year. Will you be tuning in? Let me know in the comments.

Research Information:

1. Katherine Milkman, PhD., at Harvard, who is currently a Professor at the Wharton School 

2. Hengchen Dai GRW 15, who received her Ph.D. in OID at Wharton in 2015 and is now an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA; 

3. Jason Riis, Ph.D., former Wharton Lecturer and Research Scholar and now Chief Behavioral Scientist at Behavioralize

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The episode was researched and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (Toya From Harlem).

 

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]]> History of the Fresh Start Effect: The Science Behind New Beginnings Latoya Coleman 00:26:39 Kick off your new year learning about this viral scientific phenomenon that proved that us humans are more motivated to concur goals in new moments- like a new year, new week, new month, new location, etc. Listen to this solo dolo episode to uncover the good and dark side to starting anew. Kick off your new year learning about this viral scientific phenomenon that proved that us humans are more motivated to concur goals in new moments- like a new year, new week, new month, new location, etc. Listen to this solo dolo episode to uncover the good and dark side to starting anew. fresh starts, new beginnings, rest button, fresh start, science behind a fresh start, fresh start effect, hitting the reset button true full 3 4 6c7b58d7-0b86-4ce2-9e05-6aa96f399026 History of Social Media: From Morse Code to TikTok with Social Media Strategist Natasha Samuel Does it seem like "everybody and their cousin" is on social media these days? If you've silently said to yourself, "It's just a fad that will die out soon," you may be surprised to learn that social media isn't exiting the stage anytime soon. It's center stage, baby! And will remain an integral part of our lives.

Its presence is felt in our political system and has launched (and killed) more careers than Show Time At The Apollo.

Simply put, Social media is the most significant invention of the 21st century, and you and I are here to witness the revolution. But don't be fooled; even though its origins, as we know them today, are a little over a decade, this media will continue to evolve.

Depending on how you feel, the evolution of social media is music to your ears or a call to action.

On the podcast, I'm examining 

  • The origins of social media
  • Its impact on society
  • And the future of media. 

Joining me is one of the most influential social media strategists and consultants, Natasha Samuel. She is the founder of Shine With Natasha, better known by her Instagram handle @ShinewithNatasha.

Natasha and I discuss the good, the so-so, and the downright ugly of social media. To round out the discussion, Natasha shares ways to make social media work for us and tips for staying one step ahead of the algorithms.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

Stay in Touch:

Episode Highlights

  • [00:13:09] The History Of Social Media from Morse Code to Yahoo Messenger. Learn about the first social media platforms and how they were used.
  • [00:20:05] From commercials to product lines, and even entire companies, social media is responsible for launching the careers of today's most influential moguls, But is it all good? This episode discusses social media and business pros, cons, and biases.
  • [00:25:53] How has social media changed how we communicate, consume information, and connect with each other? Listen as we discuss our experiences with social media and how it impacts our personal lives and businesses.
  • [00:36:07] Are the demands of keeping up with your various social profiles causing you anxiety? In this episode of "That Wasn't In My Textbook," Natasha and I discuss how to win on social media through play, experimentation, and marching to the beat of your own drum.
  • [00:49:05] Oversharing, vulnerability, and the benefits and drawbacks of social media. We explore it all here.
  • [00:49:32]What makes the power of social media so intoxicating and alluring? Why are we so prone to becoming addicted to social media? In this episode, we explore the psychological aspects of social media and how it is used to shape opinions and beliefs.
  • [01:04:24] If Natasha could write a Chapter in our textbooks, what message would she share with the world? Listen as she reveals the core of her social media philosophy and how it can be used to create a more positive and productive social media experience.

About Natasha Samuel: 

Natasha hosts The Shine Online Podcast and is an Instagram Strategist that helps small businesses shine online. Through intensive strategy days, digital resources, and education, Natasha enables you to build your brand on the 'Gram with a fulfilling and fun strategy without the overwhelm.. 

Website Link: https://shinewithnatasha.com/

Instagram handle: @shinewithnatasha

Episode Research Credit:  @mellehartley | @drommamedia

Episode Sources:

1.   https://datacommons.org/place/Earth?utm_medium=explore&mprop=count&popt=Person&hl=en

2.   https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-media.asp

3.   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media

4.   https://online.maryville.edu/blog/evolution-social-media/

5.   https://blog.hootsuite.com/history-social-media/

6.   https://dewzilla.com/a-brief-history-of-social-media/

7.   https://influencermarketinghub.com/social-media-sites/

8.   https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/months-after-tiktok-apologized-black-creators-many-say-little-has-n1256726

9.   https://www.amsivedigital.com/insights/performance-creative/how-black-creators-have-reshaped-social-marketing/

10.  https://datareportal.com/social-media-users

11.  https://www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:44:45 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Natasha Samuel, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Does it seem like "everybody and their cousin" is on social media these days? If you've silently said to yourself, "It's just a fad that will die out soon," you may be surprised to learn that social media isn't exiting the stage anytime soon. It's center stage, baby! And will remain an integral part of our lives.

Its presence is felt in our political system and has launched (and killed) more careers than Show Time At The Apollo.

Simply put, Social media is the most significant invention of the 21st century, and you and I are here to witness the revolution. But don't be fooled; even though its origins, as we know them today, are a little over a decade, this media will continue to evolve.

Depending on how you feel, the evolution of social media is music to your ears or a call to action.

On the podcast, I'm examining 

  • The origins of social media
  • Its impact on society
  • And the future of media. 

Joining me is one of the most influential social media strategists and consultants, Natasha Samuel. She is the founder of Shine With Natasha, better known by her Instagram handle @ShinewithNatasha.

Natasha and I discuss the good, the so-so, and the downright ugly of social media. To round out the discussion, Natasha shares ways to make social media work for us and tips for staying one step ahead of the algorithms.

Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

Stay in Touch:

Episode Highlights

  • [00:13:09] The History Of Social Media from Morse Code to Yahoo Messenger. Learn about the first social media platforms and how they were used.
  • [00:20:05] From commercials to product lines, and even entire companies, social media is responsible for launching the careers of today's most influential moguls, But is it all good? This episode discusses social media and business pros, cons, and biases.
  • [00:25:53] How has social media changed how we communicate, consume information, and connect with each other? Listen as we discuss our experiences with social media and how it impacts our personal lives and businesses.
  • [00:36:07] Are the demands of keeping up with your various social profiles causing you anxiety? In this episode of "That Wasn't In My Textbook," Natasha and I discuss how to win on social media through play, experimentation, and marching to the beat of your own drum.
  • [00:49:05] Oversharing, vulnerability, and the benefits and drawbacks of social media. We explore it all here.
  • [00:49:32]What makes the power of social media so intoxicating and alluring? Why are we so prone to becoming addicted to social media? In this episode, we explore the psychological aspects of social media and how it is used to shape opinions and beliefs.
  • [01:04:24] If Natasha could write a Chapter in our textbooks, what message would she share with the world? Listen as she reveals the core of her social media philosophy and how it can be used to create a more positive and productive social media experience.

About Natasha Samuel: 

Natasha hosts The Shine Online Podcast and is an Instagram Strategist that helps small businesses shine online. Through intensive strategy days, digital resources, and education, Natasha enables you to build your brand on the 'Gram with a fulfilling and fun strategy without the overwhelm.. 

Website Link: https://shinewithnatasha.com/

Instagram handle: @shinewithnatasha

Episode Research Credit:  @mellehartley | @drommamedia

Episode Sources:

1.   https://datacommons.org/place/Earth?utm_medium=explore&mprop=count&popt=Person&hl=en

2.   https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-media.asp

3.   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media

4.   https://online.maryville.edu/blog/evolution-social-media/

5.   https://blog.hootsuite.com/history-social-media/

6.   https://dewzilla.com/a-brief-history-of-social-media/

7.   https://influencermarketinghub.com/social-media-sites/

8.   https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/months-after-tiktok-apologized-black-creators-many-say-little-has-n1256726

9.   https://www.amsivedigital.com/insights/performance-creative/how-black-creators-have-reshaped-social-marketing/

10.  https://datareportal.com/social-media-users

11.  https://www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> History of Social Media: From Morse Code to TikTok with Social Media Strategist Natasha Samuel Natasha Samuel, Latoya Coleman 01:09:37 Simply put, Social media is the most significant invention of the 21st century, and you and I are here to witness the revolution. Listen to this episode with guest Social Media Strategist, Natasha Samuel to uncover the history of social media, its impact on society and its future. Simply put, Social media is the most significant invention of the 21st century, and you and I are here to witness the revolution. Listen to this episode with guest Social Media Strategist, Natasha Samuel to uncover the history of social media, its impact on society and its future. digital communication, social media, history of social media, social networking, online branding true full 2 4 edfcb62a-64dc-476c-9970-9f5f064f2cf3 History of Recessions: Millionaires Are Made During Recessions with Millennial Money Expert Dominique Broadway Does the looming recession have you ready to withdraw your money from the bank, dig a hole, and bury your money and head in the sand until someone gives the "all clear signal"? If so, you're not alone, but I NEED you to put down the shovel and tune into this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook.

Recessions and economic downturns are a part of our history; whether we like it or not, we're knee-deep into one. But before you go into full panic mode, I bet your history teacher never told you that the best time to get rich is during a recession. When the world goes low- we go high (#Michelle Obama's advice is always on point).

Today's media is on a 24/7 rotation of financial doom and gloom, and the message reads... The recession is coming; you're all going to go broke!

But is that true?...

On this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook, I'm interviewing financial planner Dominique Broadway, the founder of Finances Demystified. Dominique is an award-winning Millennial Personal Finance Expert. Her mission is to educate and assist you in reaching your financial goals.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  what a recession is
  • how long it lasts,
  • steps you can take TODAY to recession-proof your life. 

Dominique also shares how we use this time to capitalize on the opportunity to build additional income streams or businesses.

Ready to learn how to weather any economic storm? Put down that boring textbook, grab your earbuds and get ready for another episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook. Don't forget to rate and review!

Stay Connected: 

[00:00:16]The history of recessions and the millionaires made during these tough economic times. Are we heading toward a recession, or are we already in one? Tune in as I give you a brief history of recessions.

[00:16:56] Do you think burying your head and your money under a mattress is the answer to coming out on top? If so, think again. Dominique shares what to do with your money to grow, build and protect your wealth. 

[00:18:06] What are the tell-tell signs of a recession, and most importantly, what can we do to recession-proof our life? Dominique shares tips and strategies we can apply today to prepare for this recession and the next.

[00:25:28] Like everything else in life, economic downturns have a flow; here is how to identify the three stages of a recession, the signs that it's over, and what you SHOULD be focusing on NO matter what the economist says.

[00:26:23] Have you ever dreamed of launching your empire or making a few extra dollars? Now may be the best time to start. Dominique shares how a recession can be an opportunity to create additional income streams or even start a business.

[00:29:29] Lifestyles of the rich and famous, Listen as I share a few from rags to riches stories from past recessions. Will you be the next one?

[00:33:26] How to go from fear to faith during this financially trying time. Dominique Broadway provides tips and resources on maintaining a positive outlook while preparing for the worse.

[00:37:15] If Dominique could write a Chapter in our textbooks, what would our good sis tell us to demystify our finances? If you're anxious about an impending recession, or even if you're #unbothered, this episode has tips and resources for you.

About Dominique Broadway: 

Dominique Broadway is a provocative financial literacy trailblazer on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Her in-demand classes and accessible social media profiles have given Dominique a reputation as a personal finance expert who is engaging and makes complex financial topics, like investing, trendy and easy-to-understand. As an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and founder of Finances Demystified, she has a strong passion for working with young professionals, entrepreneurs, and people of all ages to bring their Dreams2Reality. Dominique's edgy and engaging financial advice has been highlighted on TIME, NextAdvisor, Yahoo!, USA Today, Refinery 29, Baltimore Sun, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony Magazine, SmartCEO, U.S. News, and other media outlets. She was recently featured in Forbes and Business Insider.

Research by: drommamedia.com | Edited by: Keausha Bradley

Resources:

1. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/what-is-a-recession/

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_recessions_in_the_United_States

3. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2008/12/30/diagnosing-depression

4. https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/R40052.html

5. https://www.cnbc.com/2011/07/21/recession-cnbc-explains.html

6. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiscalpolicy.asp

7. https://hbr.org/2019/05/how-to-survive-a-recession-and-thrive-afterward

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_policy

STAY IN TOUCH:

EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Dominique Broadway, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Does the looming recession have you ready to withdraw your money from the bank, dig a hole, and bury your money and head in the sand until someone gives the "all clear signal"? If so, you're not alone, but I NEED you to put down the shovel and tune into this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook.

Recessions and economic downturns are a part of our history; whether we like it or not, we're knee-deep into one. But before you go into full panic mode, I bet your history teacher never told you that the best time to get rich is during a recession. When the world goes low- we go high (#Michelle Obama's advice is always on point).

Today's media is on a 24/7 rotation of financial doom and gloom, and the message reads... The recession is coming; you're all going to go broke!

But is that true?...

On this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook, I'm interviewing financial planner Dominique Broadway, the founder of Finances Demystified. Dominique is an award-winning Millennial Personal Finance Expert. Her mission is to educate and assist you in reaching your financial goals.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  what a recession is
  • how long it lasts,
  • steps you can take TODAY to recession-proof your life. 

Dominique also shares how we use this time to capitalize on the opportunity to build additional income streams or businesses.

Ready to learn how to weather any economic storm? Put down that boring textbook, grab your earbuds and get ready for another episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook. Don't forget to rate and review!

Stay Connected: 

[00:00:16]The history of recessions and the millionaires made during these tough economic times. Are we heading toward a recession, or are we already in one? Tune in as I give you a brief history of recessions.

[00:16:56] Do you think burying your head and your money under a mattress is the answer to coming out on top? If so, think again. Dominique shares what to do with your money to grow, build and protect your wealth. 

[00:18:06] What are the tell-tell signs of a recession, and most importantly, what can we do to recession-proof our life? Dominique shares tips and strategies we can apply today to prepare for this recession and the next.

[00:25:28] Like everything else in life, economic downturns have a flow; here is how to identify the three stages of a recession, the signs that it's over, and what you SHOULD be focusing on NO matter what the economist says.

[00:26:23] Have you ever dreamed of launching your empire or making a few extra dollars? Now may be the best time to start. Dominique shares how a recession can be an opportunity to create additional income streams or even start a business.

[00:29:29] Lifestyles of the rich and famous, Listen as I share a few from rags to riches stories from past recessions. Will you be the next one?

[00:33:26] How to go from fear to faith during this financially trying time. Dominique Broadway provides tips and resources on maintaining a positive outlook while preparing for the worse.

[00:37:15] If Dominique could write a Chapter in our textbooks, what would our good sis tell us to demystify our finances? If you're anxious about an impending recession, or even if you're #unbothered, this episode has tips and resources for you.

About Dominique Broadway: 

Dominique Broadway is a provocative financial literacy trailblazer on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Her in-demand classes and accessible social media profiles have given Dominique a reputation as a personal finance expert who is engaging and makes complex financial topics, like investing, trendy and easy-to-understand. As an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and founder of Finances Demystified, she has a strong passion for working with young professionals, entrepreneurs, and people of all ages to bring their Dreams2Reality. Dominique's edgy and engaging financial advice has been highlighted on TIME, NextAdvisor, Yahoo!, USA Today, Refinery 29, Baltimore Sun, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony Magazine, SmartCEO, U.S. News, and other media outlets. She was recently featured in Forbes and Business Insider.

Research by: drommamedia.com | Edited by: Keausha Bradley

Resources:

1. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/what-is-a-recession/

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_recessions_in_the_United_States

3. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2008/12/30/diagnosing-depression

4. https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/R40052.html

5. https://www.cnbc.com/2011/07/21/recession-cnbc-explains.html

6. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiscalpolicy.asp

7. https://hbr.org/2019/05/how-to-survive-a-recession-and-thrive-afterward

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_policy

STAY IN TOUCH:

EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> History of Recessions: Millionaires Are Made During Recessions with Millennial Money Expert Dominique Broadway Dominique Broadway, Latoya Coleman 00:44:57 Does the looming recession have you ready to withdraw your money from the bank, dig a hole, and bury your money and head in the sand until someone gives the "all clear signal"? If so, you're not alone, but I NEED you to put down the shovel and tune into this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook. Does the looming recession have you ready to withdraw your money from the bank, dig a hole, and bury your money and head in the sand until someone gives the "all clear signal"? If so, you're not alone, but I NEED you to put down the shovel and tune into this episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook. economic downturn, recession-proof, millionaire, history of recessions, recession, recessions true full 1 4 2f53feac-1df8-4355-a886-cb0225018aa3 The History of Juneteenth: 9 Facts We Should Know Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom?  Last year the President made June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  an official federal holiday to commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

In this quick 20-minute episode find out 9 Facts that we ALL should know about today and  why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

Tune in to learn 69facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.

Show Notes:

Click “play” above to uncover some historical facts about this important day. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth?  If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth? 

If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media. 

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:13:29 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom?  Last year the President made June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  an official federal holiday to commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

In this quick 20-minute episode find out 9 Facts that we ALL should know about today and  why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

Tune in to learn 69facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.

Show Notes:

Click “play” above to uncover some historical facts about this important day. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth?  If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth? 

If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media. 

STAY IN TOUCH:

EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

]]> The History of Juneteenth: 9 Facts We Should Know Latoya Coleman 00:20:24 Listen to this quick solo episode to uncover 9 facts we all should know about Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States -that was also recently made into a federal holiday in the US. Listen to this quick solo episode to uncover 9 facts we all should know about Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States -that was also recently made into a federal holiday in the US. history, june 19th, slavery, end of slavery, slavery in the us, juneteenth, history of juneteenth true full 10 3 ef79793a-9815-489e-8548-129bf9a6f72d Flowers on Their Graves: The Real History of Memorial Day We know memorial day as the last weekend in May that honors veterans and marks the beginning of summer. But how did this holiday start? And who created it? Listen to this episode to find out the real history of memorial day, that includes Black folks. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
  2. The  Overlooked Black History Memorial Day
  3. Historian David’s narration of the first Memorial Day
  4. The story of Sergeant Butler
  5. Whitewashing process of retelling the memorial day

Timestamps

[00:00:34] The Civil War and the death of 600,000 men 

[00:03:08] Memorial day and why it continues to be among the most important National Observances 

[00:04:33] History of Memorial Day

[00:06:19] how black folks created Memorial Day

[00: 07:12] The first Memorial Day as narrated by Historian David

[00:11:54] the tribute that gave birth to Memorial Day

[00:14:29] White washing process of retelling the Memorial Story and the flower idea for decoration

[00:15:42] When Memorial holiday first became a national celebration

[00:19:20] The Justice system is fucked up 

[00:21:43] the military veteran Success Story is only one side of the coin and the racism ingrained in the military

[00:23:08] the story of Sergeant William Butler 

[00:26:12]Blacks double edged sword of being proud that for your military service

[00:27:41] the murder of George Floyd was linked to the Memorial Day

[00:30:26] how teachers are eliminating important history, important black history and certain aspects of teaching in a curriculum 

Notable Quotes

  • “Memorial Day continues to be among the most important national observances, and big cities and small towns in the US each and every year, on the last weekend of May. Americans are called to pause.[00:03:07]
  • “This country still doesn't fully acknowledge black folks as fucking human beings most of the time.”[00:04:04]
  • “In the afternoon, three white and black union regiments marched around the graves and staged a drill. I think that's when they like, you know, shoot the gun all together at the same time. I think that's what a drill is.”[00:11:40]
  • “Memorial Day had been founded by African Americans in a ritual of remembrance and consecration.”[00:12:36]
  • “Black folks were suddenly erased from the story of Memorial Day by who white democrats after they had regained control of state politics at the end of Reconstruction.”[00:14:15]
  • “After being freed, one of the first things that many groups of black folks did was gathered to pay tribute to those who died while fighting for them freedom.”[00:16:45]
  • “f you put a uniform on a black man and a musk on his shoulder, then you could not stop him from being a citizen.”[00:18:29]
  • “Veteran Success Story is only one side of the coin.”[00:20:06]
  • once you impress the Negro with the fact that he is defending the flag, and inflate his untutored soul with military heirs, it reached the conclusion that his political rights must be respected [00:22:33]
  • “I feel like there's like a double edged sword of being proud that for your military service and for fighting for your country, but knowing despite your heroism and your bravery of like being like, I'm gonna be on the front line.”[00:26:11]
  • “There is a pattern where media and dare I say racist, people and white politicians shift the narrative to erase black folks contribution to history and to position themselves as the heroes or as the originators.” [00:29:32]

Connect with Toya the Host

Instagram

Facebook

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Resources

Book: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

Book: David Blight: Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory

Additional Resources

The First American Memorial Day is commemorated

The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day

Celebrating the Black History Of Memorial Day

Memorial Day: America's strained salute to its black veterans

Black People Invented Memorial Day

Former slaves honoring Black soldiers: Civil rights lawyer issues reminder of Memorial Day origins

Audio cut during speech about Black people's role in Memorial Day at Ohio ceremony

Why is Memorial Day in May? 5 interesting facts about Memorial Day

A summer of protests exposed deep demands for change—and entrenched obstacles

George Floyd biography announced for spring 2022

Follow the thread Ben Crump’s tweet

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Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
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]]> Sat, 28 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com We know memorial day as the last weekend in May that honors veterans and marks the beginning of summer. But how did this holiday start? And who created it? Listen to this episode to find out the real history of memorial day, that includes Black folks. 

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
  2. The  Overlooked Black History Memorial Day
  3. Historian David’s narration of the first Memorial Day
  4. The story of Sergeant Butler
  5. Whitewashing process of retelling the memorial day

Timestamps

[00:00:34] The Civil War and the death of 600,000 men 

[00:03:08] Memorial day and why it continues to be among the most important National Observances 

[00:04:33] History of Memorial Day

[00:06:19] how black folks created Memorial Day

[00: 07:12] The first Memorial Day as narrated by Historian David

[00:11:54] the tribute that gave birth to Memorial Day

[00:14:29] White washing process of retelling the Memorial Story and the flower idea for decoration

[00:15:42] When Memorial holiday first became a national celebration

[00:19:20] The Justice system is fucked up 

[00:21:43] the military veteran Success Story is only one side of the coin and the racism ingrained in the military

[00:23:08] the story of Sergeant William Butler 

[00:26:12]Blacks double edged sword of being proud that for your military service

[00:27:41] the murder of George Floyd was linked to the Memorial Day

[00:30:26] how teachers are eliminating important history, important black history and certain aspects of teaching in a curriculum 

Notable Quotes

  • “Memorial Day continues to be among the most important national observances, and big cities and small towns in the US each and every year, on the last weekend of May. Americans are called to pause.[00:03:07]
  • “This country still doesn't fully acknowledge black folks as fucking human beings most of the time.”[00:04:04]
  • “In the afternoon, three white and black union regiments marched around the graves and staged a drill. I think that's when they like, you know, shoot the gun all together at the same time. I think that's what a drill is.”[00:11:40]
  • “Memorial Day had been founded by African Americans in a ritual of remembrance and consecration.”[00:12:36]
  • “Black folks were suddenly erased from the story of Memorial Day by who white democrats after they had regained control of state politics at the end of Reconstruction.”[00:14:15]
  • “After being freed, one of the first things that many groups of black folks did was gathered to pay tribute to those who died while fighting for them freedom.”[00:16:45]
  • “f you put a uniform on a black man and a musk on his shoulder, then you could not stop him from being a citizen.”[00:18:29]
  • “Veteran Success Story is only one side of the coin.”[00:20:06]
  • once you impress the Negro with the fact that he is defending the flag, and inflate his untutored soul with military heirs, it reached the conclusion that his political rights must be respected [00:22:33]
  • “I feel like there's like a double edged sword of being proud that for your military service and for fighting for your country, but knowing despite your heroism and your bravery of like being like, I'm gonna be on the front line.”[00:26:11]
  • “There is a pattern where media and dare I say racist, people and white politicians shift the narrative to erase black folks contribution to history and to position themselves as the heroes or as the originators.” [00:29:32]

Connect with Toya the Host

Instagram

Facebook

Toyafromharlem

Resources

Book: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

Book: David Blight: Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory

Additional Resources

The First American Memorial Day is commemorated

The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day

Celebrating the Black History Of Memorial Day

Memorial Day: America's strained salute to its black veterans

Black People Invented Memorial Day

Former slaves honoring Black soldiers: Civil rights lawyer issues reminder of Memorial Day origins

Audio cut during speech about Black people's role in Memorial Day at Ohio ceremony

Why is Memorial Day in May? 5 interesting facts about Memorial Day

A summer of protests exposed deep demands for change—and entrenched obstacles

George Floyd biography announced for spring 2022

Follow the thread Ben Crump’s tweet

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]]> Flowers on Their Graves: The Real History of Memorial Day Latoya Coleman 00:35:43 Kick off Memorial Day weekend uncovering the overlooked Black History of Memorial Day in this solo episode. Kick off Memorial Day weekend uncovering the overlooked Black History of Memorial Day in this solo episode. memorial day, decoration day, civil war, history of memorial day, black memorial day, black veterans, veterans true full 9 3 c8c4a06d-c227-4862-a59a-5ef8f15417dd Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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]]> Thu, 5 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

Available now, where ever you listen to podcast. 

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]]> Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It Latoya Coleman 00:04:28 Listen to this quick 4-minute solo episode to uncover why and how major cities in the US go hard for this yearly Mexican holiday that's not even celebrated in Mexico and is often confused for Mexican Independence Day. Listen to this quick 4-minute solo episode to uncover why and how major cities in the US go hard for this yearly Mexican holiday that's not even celebrated in Mexico and is often confused for Mexican Independence Day. may 5th, history of cinco de mayo, 5th of may, may holidays, mexican independence day, holidays in may, mexican holidays, us holidays, mexican independence, cinco de mayo true bonus 3 62a6d2af-cd7a-4018-b4b0-7e2e65d5d588 History of HeadWraps Unwrapped The history of the African head wrap is one that is steeped in controversy. Long before it was appreciated for its ability to compliment beautiful black hair, it was blamed for its association with slavery, seen as a sign of inferiority, and even outlawed.

In this episode, Toya and Paola take us on a journey through time, while explaining the controversial history of headwraps

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. Trace the history of the African head wrap and how its meaning and significance has changed overtime
  2. How headwrap has shaped black beauty and culture
  3. Why it was illegal for black women to wear their hair out
  4. Our hair is our style, it is our culture and it is also politics.

Book mentioned: Headwraps: A Global Journey Hardcover
Timestamps

[00:05:14] A little bit about Paola
[00:07:41] The dictionary definition of headwrap
[00:09:02] The history of the headwrap from the beginning of the Royal beginning.
[00:22:10] Introducing Paola, Fanm Djanm Paola's brand, how it began, and sustainability initiatives.
[00: 26:29] Paola's definition of a headwrap
[00:30:20] Where Paola learned about headwraps
[00:32:54] Black women are suddenly taking control.
[00:37:41] Paola describes how she started her fashion business with a few friends from the ground up.
[00:44:12] Why is it necessary to have a personal connection in business?
[00:44:44Paola's thoughts/feelings on white women wearing headwraps
[00:50:57] Why do we wrap our hair in addition to being an accessory?
[00:54:53] Paola’s creative process of picking a print or fabric.
[01:00:34] Paola's buying and styling tips and tricks for headwraps
[01:07:09] Where can you find Paola and how can you support her?
[01:09:48] Paola's response to the signature question

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]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:05:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com The history of the African head wrap is one that is steeped in controversy. Long before it was appreciated for its ability to compliment beautiful black hair, it was blamed for its association with slavery, seen as a sign of inferiority, and even outlawed.

In this episode, Toya and Paola take us on a journey through time, while explaining the controversial history of headwraps

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. Trace the history of the African head wrap and how its meaning and significance has changed overtime
  2. How headwrap has shaped black beauty and culture
  3. Why it was illegal for black women to wear their hair out
  4. Our hair is our style, it is our culture and it is also politics.

Book mentioned: Headwraps: A Global Journey Hardcover
Timestamps

[00:05:14] A little bit about Paola
[00:07:41] The dictionary definition of headwrap
[00:09:02] The history of the headwrap from the beginning of the Royal beginning.
[00:22:10] Introducing Paola, Fanm Djanm Paola's brand, how it began, and sustainability initiatives.
[00: 26:29] Paola's definition of a headwrap
[00:30:20] Where Paola learned about headwraps
[00:32:54] Black women are suddenly taking control.
[00:37:41] Paola describes how she started her fashion business with a few friends from the ground up.
[00:44:12] Why is it necessary to have a personal connection in business?
[00:44:44Paola's thoughts/feelings on white women wearing headwraps
[00:50:57] Why do we wrap our hair in addition to being an accessory?
[00:54:53] Paola’s creative process of picking a print or fabric.
[01:00:34] Paola's buying and styling tips and tricks for headwraps
[01:07:09] Where can you find Paola and how can you support her?
[01:09:48] Paola's response to the signature question

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]]> History of HeadWraps Unwrapped Latoya Coleman 01:17:14 Listen to this episode to uncover the African headwraps' rich and fascinating history with Founder and Creative Director of Fanm Djanm, Paola Mathé. Explore how the headwrap has changed over time and became a symbol of self-expression for Black women. Listen to this episode to uncover the African headwraps' rich and fascinating history with Founder and Creative Director of Fanm Djanm, Paola Mathé. Explore how the headwrap has changed over time and became a symbol of self-expression for Black women. head wrap, wraps, history of head wraps, headwraps, head covering, black history, headwrap, creole, head coverings, head scarf true full 8 3 8097e875-7522-4536-b09e-c28835a5ca06 Holiday Haze: The History of 420 Long before it was a historic day and number used to identify cannabis use, the term 420 has been used for decades by a group of people who share no common medical or recreational agenda. This is an interesting and rare collection of stories and facts about 420. From the beginning until today's worldwide acceptance, walk takes you through time while explaining the origins of 420.

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. The true origins, the true roots of the term 420 and how it became codeword for cannabis
  2. How 420 became historic data Rolla
  3. The politics of making cannabis legal
  4. Some great innovative black folks of black companies that are a part of what they call the green rush
  5. Prison reforms around weed

Timestamps

[00:05:10] The several theories regarding the term 420 

[00:06:13] The history of 420 during the disco era

[00:07:50] The Waldos and why they refer to themselves so

[00:10:00] How 420 really began

[00: 10:45] How 420 was managed to be spread internationally

[00:10:55] Who were The Grateful Dead?

[00:15:00] The High Times A very popular cannabis enthusiast magazine starts using the term 420.

[00:16:27] Why April has become an international counter culture holiday

[00:17:50] Several locations in America to observe 420 celebrations

[00:19:0] The most recent cannabis celebration

[00:19:47] Different ways you can celebrate 420

[00:21:08] marijuana tax act that basically prohibited cannabis throughout the US.

[00:23:04] A lot of talk on decriminalizing cannabis

[00:26:07] Some black cannabis brands to enjoy and support making an impact in the green rush 

[00:33:37] CBD alternative to Cannabis

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]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Long before it was a historic day and number used to identify cannabis use, the term 420 has been used for decades by a group of people who share no common medical or recreational agenda. This is an interesting and rare collection of stories and facts about 420. From the beginning until today's worldwide acceptance, walk takes you through time while explaining the origins of 420.

Here are key things to listen out for:

  1. The true origins, the true roots of the term 420 and how it became codeword for cannabis
  2. How 420 became historic data Rolla
  3. The politics of making cannabis legal
  4. Some great innovative black folks of black companies that are a part of what they call the green rush
  5. Prison reforms around weed

Timestamps

[00:05:10] The several theories regarding the term 420 

[00:06:13] The history of 420 during the disco era

[00:07:50] The Waldos and why they refer to themselves so

[00:10:00] How 420 really began

[00: 10:45] How 420 was managed to be spread internationally

[00:10:55] Who were The Grateful Dead?

[00:15:00] The High Times A very popular cannabis enthusiast magazine starts using the term 420.

[00:16:27] Why April has become an international counter culture holiday

[00:17:50] Several locations in America to observe 420 celebrations

[00:19:0] The most recent cannabis celebration

[00:19:47] Different ways you can celebrate 420

[00:21:08] marijuana tax act that basically prohibited cannabis throughout the US.

[00:23:04] A lot of talk on decriminalizing cannabis

[00:26:07] Some black cannabis brands to enjoy and support making an impact in the green rush 

[00:33:37] CBD alternative to Cannabis

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]]> Holiday Haze: The History of 420 Latoya Coleman 00:37:51 In today’s episode solo episode, we’re going to discover the true origins of the term “420” and how it became this international stoner celebration and the most famous code word for cannabis of all time. In today’s episode solo episode, we’re going to discover the true origins of the term “420” and how it became this international stoner celebration and the most famous code word for cannabis of all time. hightimes, history of cannabis, history of weed, 420, grateful dead, the waldos, cannabis true full 7 3 b93070dc-01f3-4cfa-b9de-61d50466b3df History of Candles: Stay Lit Forever with Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn Before Gwyneth Paltrow was out here selling candles that smelled like her vagina. 

Thanks, Gwyneth, but I'll pass. 

This week's podcast guest, Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn, had already changed the game with ethically sourced fragrant luxury candles. Sometimes finding your center after a long day can only be achieved with a glass of wine, or tea (I'm not judging), and a dope candle.

Candles are a big part of my life, considering they are part of a three billion-dollar industry in the United States alone. I'm not the only one.

But don't let the sweet scents fool you - where there is smoke (#money); there is also fire-like candles made from harmful chemicals. 

In this week's episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook, I'm sharing the history of candles and the business of candles. Joining me this week is, Denequa Williams Clarke, Founder of Brklyn Lit.

Show Highlights: 

[00:03:17] I ghosted ya'll. Here's my apology and what's next for the podcast. 
[00:05:06] How does Merriam-Webster define a candle
[00:05:43] Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, Ancient Egypt, China, and India learned how to isolate fire into what would become modern-day candles
[00:06:48] Why historians don't credit Ancient Egypt as a pioneer in the candle-making game? 
[00:07:58] We've come a long-ass way, baaabeee! Early candles were made from dried fish oils, trees, and fruit.
[00:08:36] What does the 18th Century Slave -Trade and Whale Sperm (real sperm) have to do with the first standard candle? It turns out a lot!
[00:10:07] I bet you'd rather have Whale Sperm in your candles than this harmful yet commonly used ingredient- tune into the podcast to hear what it is
[00:13:55] Meet Denequa Williams Clarke - Entrepreneur and Founder of Lit Brooklyn Candles and learn how this entrepreneur launched her company
[00:14:20] What's the secret of sold-out launches and being featured everywhere from Essence to Yahoo? Denequa and I discuss this and more. 
[00:17:50] Disappointed by the lack of clean/ ethically sourced candles, Denequa launched Brooklyn Lit to provide safer candle options for our community. 
[00:18:42] What big box brands aren't telling you about the candles you purchase
[00:29:45] What inspires Denequa and the secrets to six years in business? 
[00:37:05] The business behind candles, handling collaborations, and PR spotlights
[00:34:03] There is a right and wrong way to burn a candle, Denequa shares tips for getting the most out of your candles and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Before Gwyneth Paltrow was out here selling candles that smelled like her vagina. 

Thanks, Gwyneth, but I'll pass. 

This week's podcast guest, Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn, had already changed the game with ethically sourced fragrant luxury candles. Sometimes finding your center after a long day can only be achieved with a glass of wine, or tea (I'm not judging), and a dope candle.

Candles are a big part of my life, considering they are part of a three billion-dollar industry in the United States alone. I'm not the only one.

But don't let the sweet scents fool you - where there is smoke (#money); there is also fire-like candles made from harmful chemicals. 

In this week's episode of That Wasn't In My Textbook, I'm sharing the history of candles and the business of candles. Joining me this week is, Denequa Williams Clarke, Founder of Brklyn Lit.

Show Highlights: 

[00:03:17] I ghosted ya'll. Here's my apology and what's next for the podcast. 
[00:05:06] How does Merriam-Webster define a candle
[00:05:43] Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, Ancient Egypt, China, and India learned how to isolate fire into what would become modern-day candles
[00:06:48] Why historians don't credit Ancient Egypt as a pioneer in the candle-making game? 
[00:07:58] We've come a long-ass way, baaabeee! Early candles were made from dried fish oils, trees, and fruit.
[00:08:36] What does the 18th Century Slave -Trade and Whale Sperm (real sperm) have to do with the first standard candle? It turns out a lot!
[00:10:07] I bet you'd rather have Whale Sperm in your candles than this harmful yet commonly used ingredient- tune into the podcast to hear what it is
[00:13:55] Meet Denequa Williams Clarke - Entrepreneur and Founder of Lit Brooklyn Candles and learn how this entrepreneur launched her company
[00:14:20] What's the secret of sold-out launches and being featured everywhere from Essence to Yahoo? Denequa and I discuss this and more. 
[00:17:50] Disappointed by the lack of clean/ ethically sourced candles, Denequa launched Brooklyn Lit to provide safer candle options for our community. 
[00:18:42] What big box brands aren't telling you about the candles you purchase
[00:29:45] What inspires Denequa and the secrets to six years in business? 
[00:37:05] The business behind candles, handling collaborations, and PR spotlights
[00:34:03] There is a right and wrong way to burn a candle, Denequa shares tips for getting the most out of your candles and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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]]> History of Candles: Stay Lit Forever with Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn Latoya Coleman 00:57:23 This episode discusses the history of candles from ancient civilizations to the mass- and sometimes unethical, production of candles. This episode discusses the history of candles from ancient civilizations to the mass- and sometimes unethical, production of candles. candle history, soy candles, history of candles, candle making, ancient candle making, black-owned candles, candles true full 6 3 05b63e7f-9d9a-4a81-94ad-bbe473f557d7 BHM Rewind: 6 Things to Know About Black History Month Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left of of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're are themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months rolls around.  

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]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left of of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're are themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months rolls around.  

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]]> BHM Rewind: 6 Things to Know About Black History Month Latoya Coleman 00:13:15 Kicking off February with 6 Things We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 14-min. episode learn that the 1st Black History Month was 56 days long and other important facts that we all should. Kicking off February with 6 Things We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 14-min. episode learn that the 1st Black History Month was 56 days long and other important facts that we all should. bhm, black lives matter, facts about black history month, black history month, history of black history month, carter g. woodson true bonus 3 9aeb166c-b6e4-4305-a737-c455667faa24 History of Reality TV: When the World Changed with YouTube Content Creator Wahima aka Just Call Me Wah Whether or not you like reality TV, you have to admit its one of the most popular TV genres that's definitely here to stay. So in this episode we trace when reality TV first showed up on our TV screens ( Hint it was 73 years ago).  So while many of us think of reality TV as the Kardashian or The Real Housewives, reality television a much broader, wider, deeper, history than most of us might think. 

Joined by YouTube Content Creator Wahima aka Just Call Me Wah, dive into this episode to learn how this genre that once was considered 'trash tv' has become one of the most popular and highly-rated genres to hit our TV screens. 

In today’s episode we will: 

  • Define reality tv cause you know we love a good definition
  • Trace the history of reality TV ALLL the way back to the first reality TV show that was created 73 years ago- yeah it’s MUCH older than the Real World
  • Learn different genres of reality- is not all real housewives and the Kardashians
  • Discuss the pros and cons of reality TV
  • Debate how much of it is 'reality'
  • And then we will also take some guesses into what we think the future of reality will be- like what will it look like 5 to 10 years from now.

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]]> Fri, 3 Dec 2021 17:30:51 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Just Call Me Wah, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Whether or not you like reality TV, you have to admit its one of the most popular TV genres that's definitely here to stay. So in this episode we trace when reality TV first showed up on our TV screens ( Hint it was 73 years ago).  So while many of us think of reality TV as the Kardashian or The Real Housewives, reality television a much broader, wider, deeper, history than most of us might think. 

Joined by YouTube Content Creator Wahima aka Just Call Me Wah, dive into this episode to learn how this genre that once was considered 'trash tv' has become one of the most popular and highly-rated genres to hit our TV screens. 

In today’s episode we will: 

  • Define reality tv cause you know we love a good definition
  • Trace the history of reality TV ALLL the way back to the first reality TV show that was created 73 years ago- yeah it’s MUCH older than the Real World
  • Learn different genres of reality- is not all real housewives and the Kardashians
  • Discuss the pros and cons of reality TV
  • Debate how much of it is 'reality'
  • And then we will also take some guesses into what we think the future of reality will be- like what will it look like 5 to 10 years from now.

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]]> History of Reality TV: When the World Changed with YouTube Content Creator Wahima aka Just Call Me Wah Just Call Me Wah, Latoya Coleman 01:19:35 How did reality TV become so popular? What was the 1st reality show? Joined by YouTube Content Creator Wahima, aka Just Call Me Wah, dive into this episode to learn how this genre that was considered 'trash tv' has become one of the most highly rated Genres to hit our TV screens. How did reality TV become so popular? What was the 1st reality show? Joined by YouTube Content Creator Wahima, aka Just Call Me Wah, dive into this episode to learn how this genre that was considered 'trash tv' has become one of the most highly rated Genres to hit our TV screens. reality tv, flavor of love, discovering reality tv, reality tv commentator, history of reality tv, reality tv shows, 90 day fiance true full 5 3 b03358b9-0c7f-4aba-9f30-ae5bde7df204 REWIND| 5 Things We Should Know About Thanksgiving: Debunkin' the BS Many of our textbooks tell this beautiful story of Thanksgiving Day being a historic fest that took place in America in 1621 where Pilgrims and colonizers broke bread together in peace and harmony. While it sounds beautiful many Historians have pointed out that the events surrounding the real Thanksgiving don't match up with the stories in our textbooks. 

In this episode, we debunk 5 myths of that textbook Thanksgiving story to uncover the truth. This episode is not going to make you feel bad about enjoying eatin’, drinkin’, and celebratin’ with your fam. It’s just going to help you have a more woke and informed celebration that acknowledges the Indigenous groups aka the original occupants of this land. 

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  • 5 lies our teachers told us about Thanksgiving like there wasn’t a damn Plymouth rock
  • Learn about one of the 1st Pandemics here in America
  • Figure out the real reason leaders of Indigenous groups helped out the Pilgrims aka colonizer
  • Uncover why Abe Lincoln declared the 3rd Thurs. In November Thanksgiving
  • Find out 1 thing you can do on Thanksgiving that celebrates Indigenous groups

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]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:04:58 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Many of our textbooks tell this beautiful story of Thanksgiving Day being a historic fest that took place in America in 1621 where Pilgrims and colonizers broke bread together in peace and harmony. While it sounds beautiful many Historians have pointed out that the events surrounding the real Thanksgiving don't match up with the stories in our textbooks. 

In this episode, we debunk 5 myths of that textbook Thanksgiving story to uncover the truth. This episode is not going to make you feel bad about enjoying eatin’, drinkin’, and celebratin’ with your fam. It’s just going to help you have a more woke and informed celebration that acknowledges the Indigenous groups aka the original occupants of this land. 

Listen to this episode to find out:

  • 5 lies our teachers told us about Thanksgiving like there wasn’t a damn Plymouth rock
  • Learn about one of the 1st Pandemics here in America
  • Figure out the real reason leaders of Indigenous groups helped out the Pilgrims aka colonizer
  • Uncover why Abe Lincoln declared the 3rd Thurs. In November Thanksgiving
  • Find out 1 thing you can do on Thanksgiving that celebrates Indigenous groups

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]]> REWIND| 5 Things We Should Know About Thanksgiving: Debunkin' the BS Latoya Coleman 00:26:11 Listen to this rewind solo episode to learn the truth about this “historic” day, so we can have a woke and conscious Thanksgiving! Listen to this rewind solo episode to learn the truth about this “historic” day, so we can have a woke and conscious Thanksgiving! happy thanksgiving, history of america, thanksgiving day, the truth about thanksgiving, myths about thanksgiving, american holidays, american history, thanksgiving 2021, history of thanksgiving true full 4 3 b9eaccf8-2833-487f-a04d-384e9cbdc484 History of Exotic Dancing: 'I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)' Listen to the quick 20-min episode to get a brief overview of when and where this hypnotic erotic dancing began - that has men (and  some women) throwing money women all over the world for centuries.

Find out how this ancient ritual for reproduction and harvest has evolved into modern-day entertainment for men… and women.

In this quick 20-minute solo episode, we are going to:

  • Define stripping
  • Uncover who were the first people to dance in the nude to sexually stimulate and how that evolve into the tripping we enjoy today 
  • Learn about Middle Eastern and African influence on this seductive dance 
  • And more 

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]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:30:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Listen to the quick 20-min episode to get a brief overview of when and where this hypnotic erotic dancing began - that has men (and  some women) throwing money women all over the world for centuries.

Find out how this ancient ritual for reproduction and harvest has evolved into modern-day entertainment for men… and women.

In this quick 20-minute solo episode, we are going to:

  • Define stripping
  • Uncover who were the first people to dance in the nude to sexually stimulate and how that evolve into the tripping we enjoy today 
  • Learn about Middle Eastern and African influence on this seductive dance 
  • And more 

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]]> History of Exotic Dancing: 'I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)' Latoya Coleman 00:27:09 Listen to the quick 20-min episode to get a brief overview of when and where this hypnotic erotic dancing began - that's had men (and some women) throwing money at strippers all over the world for centuries. Listen to the quick 20-min episode to get a brief overview of when and where this hypnotic erotic dancing began - that's had men (and some women) throwing money at strippers all over the world for centuries. history of stripping, how stripping started, pole dancers, exotic dancing, history of exotic dancing, stripping in america, pole dancing true full 3 3 34704dd2-60f0-4b2b-b934-6184ba071eec History of Minimalism: Packin' Light with Afrominimalist Christine Platt Oftentimes ,when we hear the word minimalist, we think of boring neutral colors, and bare bone spaces, but it doesn't have to be that way. In today's History of Minimalism episode we trace the history of this art form that has became a lifestyle and we also look at how we can reimagine minimalism to fit our individual style and needs. 

Joined by the Afrominimalist Christine Platt, we take a new look at how to live with less, especially for Black folks and other people of color, who often get left out of these minimalist spaces. The biggest takeaway to living with less is that it is so much more that just getting rid of stuff- you gain alot as well. 

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  • How the minimalism art form became a lifestyle
  • Uncover how minimalist  was inspired century old Islamic and Japanese cultures
  • Find out the differences between minimalism and afro-minimalism
  • how we got so much stuff in the first place and why we are attached to things
  • Benefits of living with less
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]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:30:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Christine Platt, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Oftentimes ,when we hear the word minimalist, we think of boring neutral colors, and bare bone spaces, but it doesn't have to be that way. In today's History of Minimalism episode we trace the history of this art form that has became a lifestyle and we also look at how we can reimagine minimalism to fit our individual style and needs. 

Joined by the Afrominimalist Christine Platt, we take a new look at how to live with less, especially for Black folks and other people of color, who often get left out of these minimalist spaces. The biggest takeaway to living with less is that it is so much more that just getting rid of stuff- you gain alot as well. 

Listen to this episode to learn:

  • How the minimalism art form became a lifestyle
  • Uncover how minimalist  was inspired century old Islamic and Japanese cultures
  • Find out the differences between minimalism and afro-minimalism
  • how we got so much stuff in the first place and why we are attached to things
  • Benefits of living with less
  • + so much more.

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]]> History of Minimalism: Packin' Light with Afrominimalist Christine Platt Christine Platt, Latoya Coleman 01:08:55 Listen to this episode if you've ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff . Joined by the Afrominimalist Christine Platt, uncover how an art form became a lifestyle that encourages having less stuff to make space for more life. Listen to this episode if you've ever felt overwhelmed by your stuff . Joined by the Afrominimalist Christine Platt, uncover how an art form became a lifestyle that encourages having less stuff to make space for more life. history of minimalism, marie kondo, afrominimalism, living with less, minimalist, black minimalist, declutter, black history, minimalism lifestyle true full 2 3 a97b0ec0-b22e-4d6b-8a80-96aeeaaebf9f History of Daylight Savings: 'Just Gimme the Light' It’s that time of year that we all hate when the sunsets at 5pm- its actually quite depressing. Every year, twice a year, most Americans switch all the clocks forward, or backward, one hour for daylight saving time (DST) beginning and ending.  BUT why do we shift time twice a year? And who came up with this? Cause I want to speak to management. 

Listen to this quick  20-minute solo solo episode. were our host answers these questions:

  • Who the hell proposed DST ?
  • When did Daylights saving time start?
  • Why falling back might not be such a good idea? (Like duh I can think of a couple reasons off the top of my head)
  • What states and countries that don’t participate in DST? And  what states are trying to be set free from it?
  • What would life be like if we just got rid of the whole damn thing?- Based on research of course.

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]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2021 13:25:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com It’s that time of year that we all hate when the sunsets at 5pm- its actually quite depressing. Every year, twice a year, most Americans switch all the clocks forward, or backward, one hour for daylight saving time (DST) beginning and ending.  BUT why do we shift time twice a year? And who came up with this? Cause I want to speak to management. 

Listen to this quick  20-minute solo solo episode. were our host answers these questions:

  • Who the hell proposed DST ?
  • When did Daylights saving time start?
  • Why falling back might not be such a good idea? (Like duh I can think of a couple reasons off the top of my head)
  • What states and countries that don’t participate in DST? And  what states are trying to be set free from it?
  • What would life be like if we just got rid of the whole damn thing?- Based on research of course.

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]]> History of Daylight Savings: 'Just Gimme the Light' Latoya Coleman 00:20:41 Where did this idea of shifting time come from? Who came up with it? What places don't practice it? And what would life be like if we got rid of daylight saving time for good? Listen to this quick 20-minute episode to get all these questions answered and more. Where did this idea of shifting time come from? Who came up with it? What places don't practice it? And what would life be like if we got rid of daylight saving time for good? Listen to this quick 20-minute episode to get all these questions answered and more. end daylight saving time, daylight saving time, history of daylight savings time, sunshine protection act, war time, ', sunshine protection act of 2021, dst true full 1 3 9ccda67a-bd92-4ae5-9d26-3512c8d479c2 Season 3 Trailer Your favorite history podcast has returned for Season 3. We're like the history class you never knew you wanted and that you don’t want to miss!

Let face it, most history classes are boring, a lot of history topics seem ancient and therefore people think history is boring. But believe it or not history is very interesting. Season 1 and 2 has proven that already and now we're back with Season 3 to prove yet again that history doesn't have to be a white, pretentious snooze fest. 

From the history of reality TV to the history of stripping, this season is going to full of juicy history topics.  Listen to this trailer to get a preview of season 3's juicy topics, learn about the new episode structure, get the new podcast schedule  (we're weekly now)and more. 

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]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2021 13:15:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Your favorite history podcast has returned for Season 3. We're like the history class you never knew you wanted and that you don’t want to miss!

Let face it, most history classes are boring, a lot of history topics seem ancient and therefore people think history is boring. But believe it or not history is very interesting. Season 1 and 2 has proven that already and now we're back with Season 3 to prove yet again that history doesn't have to be a white, pretentious snooze fest. 

From the history of reality TV to the history of stripping, this season is going to full of juicy history topics.  Listen to this trailer to get a preview of season 3's juicy topics, learn about the new episode structure, get the new podcast schedule  (we're weekly now)and more. 

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]]> Season 3 Trailer Latoya Coleman 00:04:24 The history class you never knew you wanted and that you don’t want to miss is back for Season 3. Listen to this trailer to get a preview of Season 3's juicy topics, learn about the new episode structure, get the new podcast schedule (we're weekly now)and more. The history class you never knew you wanted and that you don’t want to miss is back for Season 3. Listen to this trailer to get a preview of Season 3's juicy topics, learn about the new episode structure, get the new podcast schedule (we're weekly now)and more. lies my teacher told me, that wasn't in my textbook, bipoc history, history podcast, black history, history is fun true trailer 3 90da5821-15f3-4815-998f-935731a1ecf3 The History of Burnout: Running on E (Season 2 Finale) We're ending this 2nd season of the podcast talking about burnout. Something many of us may have experienced due to this past stressful year and a half juggling things like a  pandemic, racism, asian hate, climate change, women rights  and the list goes on. 

So yes, burnout is real and is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, that doctors can label you with- which makes total sense. Tune into this 25-minute solo episode to learn all you need to know about burnout and ways to combat it. 

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The 50 year old History of Burnout and it’s Definition it- cause we love definitions
  • Signs and symptoms of burnout
  • Depression vs burnout- cause they different
  • Then we are going to wrap it all up talking about- How to deal with burnout and reset

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:27:19 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com We're ending this 2nd season of the podcast talking about burnout. Something many of us may have experienced due to this past stressful year and a half juggling things like a  pandemic, racism, asian hate, climate change, women rights  and the list goes on. 

So yes, burnout is real and is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, that doctors can label you with- which makes total sense. Tune into this 25-minute solo episode to learn all you need to know about burnout and ways to combat it. 

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The 50 year old History of Burnout and it’s Definition it- cause we love definitions
  • Signs and symptoms of burnout
  • Depression vs burnout- cause they different
  • Then we are going to wrap it all up talking about- How to deal with burnout and reset

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]]> The History of Burnout: Running on E (Season 2 Finale) Latoya Coleman 00:25:51 In this season 2 finale episode, learn about burnout (yes, its real) and why as of this year (2021) it's a legitimate medical diagnosis according to the World Health Organization. Listen to get the definition, signs and symptoms, and tips for dealing with burnout. In this season 2 finale episode, learn about burnout (yes, its real) and why as of this year (2021) it's a legitimate medical diagnosis according to the World Health Organization. Listen to get the definition, signs and symptoms, and tips for dealing with burnout. christina maslach, burnout, history of exhaustion, herbert freudenberger, history of burnout, exhaustion true full 10 2 9bd05a39-994e-4d13-b3b1-c52a6e6a1b64 History of Astrology: Timing is Everything with Astrologer Kirah Tabourn While many of our textbooks link astrology to Greeks, historians believe that astrology was actually birthed in Ancient Africa. 

So whether or not you believe in the power of the stars, moon and plants, this episode will help you uncover the history of astrology and the importance of timing- things that definitely wasn't in our textbooks.

Joined by astrologer Kirah Tabourn, in this episode we discuss:

  • How astrology has roots in Ancient Africa
  • How to learn more about yourself through a birth chart
  • What are some of the major astrological events happening this year and how to navigate them
  • Tips for making the best of out mercury retrograde
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]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Kirah Tabourn, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com While many of our textbooks link astrology to Greeks, historians believe that astrology was actually birthed in Ancient Africa. 

So whether or not you believe in the power of the stars, moon and plants, this episode will help you uncover the history of astrology and the importance of timing- things that definitely wasn't in our textbooks.

Joined by astrologer Kirah Tabourn, in this episode we discuss:

  • How astrology has roots in Ancient Africa
  • How to learn more about yourself through a birth chart
  • What are some of the major astrological events happening this year and how to navigate them
  • Tips for making the best of out mercury retrograde
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]]> History of Astrology: Timing is Everything with Astrologer Kirah Tabourn Kirah Tabourn, Latoya Coleman 01:18:14 Hit play to learn how greek took astrology research from ancient africans and find out why how timing is everything. Joined by astrologer Kirah Tabourn we get schooled on astrology, get tips on how to make the most out of a retrograde and learn ways to discover more about ourselves and others through the plants and stars. Hit play to learn how greek took astrology research from ancient africans and find out why how timing is everything. Joined by astrologer Kirah Tabourn we get schooled on astrology, get tips on how to make the most out of a retrograde and learn ways to discover more about ourselves and others through the plants and stars. black astrologers, greek astrology, kirah tabourn, history of astrology, astrology, ancient africans and astrology, ancient africans, history of astrologers true full 9 2 684e85c9-e46d-4213-ae31-2498ffc4754a History of Juneteenth Pt. ll: 9 Facts You Should Know & Our Podaversary Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? And it's also our podaversary?  Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 

In this quick 25-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

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  • Learn 9 facts you should know about this historical day
  • Find out exactly what went down on June 19th, 1865
  • Discover why the podcast started on this day of freedom. 

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]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:17:58 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom? And it's also our podaversary?  Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 

In this quick 25-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

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  • Learn 9 facts you should know about this historical day
  • Find out exactly what went down on June 19th, 1865
  • Discover why the podcast started on this day of freedom. 

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]]> History of Juneteenth Pt. ll: 9 Facts You Should Know & Our Podaversary Latoya Coleman 00:27:04 In this 1-year podaversary episode learn 9 facts that we should know about Juneteenth, and why the podcast started on this day of freedom. In 25 minutes, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day. In this 1-year podaversary episode learn 9 facts that we should know about Juneteenth, and why the podcast started on this day of freedom. In 25 minutes, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day. freedom day, federal holiday, history of slavery, facts about juneteenth, history of freedom day, emancipation, day of jubilee, ending of slavery, when did slavery end, juneteenth facts, juneteenth, history of juneteenth true full 8 2 74a83045-c20c-4f09-9748-ddf09dcfab77 History of Pride Month: 5 Facts We Should Know About Pride Though the origins of Pride Month span back to the '50s, many people credit a specific event that happened in NYC on June 28, 1969, as the thing that set off the creation of Pride and the Gay Liberation movement: the Stonewall Riots.

In this 14-minute solo episode, learn 5 facts that help us understand: 

  • What is Pride month 
  • How it started
  • The symbolism of the flag- yep, the colors have meaning
  • The names of some important leaders of the movement and more. 

Listen now wherever you listen to podcast. Happy Pride!

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]]> Tue, 1 Jun 2021 15:05:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Though the origins of Pride Month span back to the '50s, many people credit a specific event that happened in NYC on June 28, 1969, as the thing that set off the creation of Pride and the Gay Liberation movement: the Stonewall Riots.

In this 14-minute solo episode, learn 5 facts that help us understand: 

  • What is Pride month 
  • How it started
  • The symbolism of the flag- yep, the colors have meaning
  • The names of some important leaders of the movement and more. 

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]]> History of Pride Month: 5 Facts We Should Know About Pride Latoya Coleman 00:14:25 Kick off Pride Month uncovering the history of how and why we go this month that celebrates LGBTQ+ culture and activism. In this 14-minute episode we learn about everything from the significance of the flag colors to important figures of the movement-that definitely wasn't in our textbooks. Kick off Pride Month uncovering the history of how and why we go this month that celebrates LGBTQ+ culture and activism. In this 14-minute episode we learn about everything from the significance of the flag colors to important figures of the movement-that definitely wasn't in our textbooks. stonewall bar, pride month, history of june, history of lgbtq+, gay liberation movement, lgbtq, history of pride, lgbtq activism, history of pride month, gay culture, stonewall riots, gay pride true bonus 2 d6fa6a58-fc51-49a9-9112-6bd81615e430 History of Israel and Palestine: A Story of Modern Colonialism The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is long and complex and goes back 100 years. Many argue that their beef is religious but it is a land, control and power issue. In fact it's an issue we've seen play out in history time and time again. 

Joined by Tamar a member of the Palestine Youth Movement NYC chapter and a NYU graduate student with a concentration in American, studies, we get some great historical and personal insight on what's going on currently and the demands of Palestinians fighting for their freedom. 

Listen to this episode:

  • To learn how the beef between Israelites and Palestinians started 100 years ago and how it got to where it is today.
  • To see the connection between Palestine's resistance and other liberation movements, like the  Black Lives Matter movement here in America.
  • To get an understanding of the US involvement in the violence.
  •  To gather resources to take a deeper dive on the topic and take steps to get involved.

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]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 20:30:29 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Tamar, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is long and complex and goes back 100 years. Many argue that their beef is religious but it is a land, control and power issue. In fact it's an issue we've seen play out in history time and time again. 

Joined by Tamar a member of the Palestine Youth Movement NYC chapter and a NYU graduate student with a concentration in American, studies, we get some great historical and personal insight on what's going on currently and the demands of Palestinians fighting for their freedom. 

Listen to this episode:

  • To learn how the beef between Israelites and Palestinians started 100 years ago and how it got to where it is today.
  • To see the connection between Palestine's resistance and other liberation movements, like the  Black Lives Matter movement here in America.
  • To get an understanding of the US involvement in the violence.
  •  To gather resources to take a deeper dive on the topic and take steps to get involved.

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]]> History of Israel and Palestine: A Story of Modern Colonialism Tamar, Latoya Coleman 00:58:58 In this episode uncover what's at the root of the tension between Israelis and Palestinians and learn how Palestinians resistance connects to other librations movements and so much more with today's guest Tamar, a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement NYC chapter. In this episode uncover what's at the root of the tension between Israelis and Palestinians and learn how Palestinians resistance connects to other librations movements and so much more with today's guest Tamar, a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement NYC chapter. history of palestine, arab-israeli war, history of israeli, palestine, arab-israel conflict, history of conflict between palestine and isreali, israel-palestinian conflict, isreal, israel-gaza violence true full 7 2 adca9ffb-3962-4615-bf5f-544240a6a656 History of Masturbation: Self Love is the Best Love Did you know we're in Masturbation May? And that May 7th is National Masturbation Day? Now you might be wondering how we May became the golden month for all things self pleasure and we talk about all that and more in this short 14 minute episode. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How we got this Masturbation Day and Month
  • What's the definition of masturbation-cause we love a good definition
  • Go over a brief history of Masturbation and yes there’s a history 
  • Then we’ll wrap it up the health benefits of self pleasure

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]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 16:35:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know we're in Masturbation May? And that May 7th is National Masturbation Day? Now you might be wondering how we May became the golden month for all things self pleasure and we talk about all that and more in this short 14 minute episode. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How we got this Masturbation Day and Month
  • What's the definition of masturbation-cause we love a good definition
  • Go over a brief history of Masturbation and yes there’s a history 
  • Then we’ll wrap it up the health benefits of self pleasure

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]]> History of Masturbation: Self Love is the Best Love Latoya Coleman 00:13:47 Did you know we're in Masturbation May? And that May 7th is National Masturbation Day? In this episode we uncover a brief history of Masturbation, learn how May became masturbation month and discuss the health benefits of self-pleasure. Did you know we're in Masturbation May? And that May 7th is National Masturbation Day? In this episode we uncover a brief history of Masturbation, learn how May became masturbation month and discuss the health benefits of self-pleasure. self pleasure, self love, masturbation true full 6 2 346eee1a-1cc9-46b1-b5cd-f5559eb29e81 The History of Cinco De Mayo and How the celebration came to the US Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 20:17:53 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What happened on this day in history
  • One of the most common misconceptions about this day
  • If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
  • How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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]]> The History of Cinco De Mayo and How the celebration came to the US Latoya Coleman 00:04:29 Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! history of cinco de mayo, mexican history, celebrating cinco de mayo in the us, chicano history, mexican history facts, cinco de mayo true bonus 2 a6640cb6-69a0-4b2f-ab82-20a997f8f3eb History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act with Les Alfred founder of Balance Black Girl I think it's safe to say that the year 2020 was the year of self-care. Now, while the self-care of today that we see on the gram seems to simply consist of only facials and bubble baths,  self-care has deep roots and a radical history that definitely wasn’t in our textbooks.

Joined by Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl  an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women, we uncover the radical and political act of self-care that started with revolutionary Black women. 

In this episode we :

  • Find out why the term self care was coined in 1950s 
  • Uncover the connection between self-care and the women of the civil rights movement and Black Panther Party
  • Learn about Les and the wellness platform and podcast that she has created for Black women
  • Talk about the ugly parts of self care
  • Highlight some self care tips and tricks
  • And sooo much more.

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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:20:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Lestraundra Alfred, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com I think it's safe to say that the year 2020 was the year of self-care. Now, while the self-care of today that we see on the gram seems to simply consist of only facials and bubble baths,  self-care has deep roots and a radical history that definitely wasn’t in our textbooks.

Joined by Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl  an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women, we uncover the radical and political act of self-care that started with revolutionary Black women. 

In this episode we :

  • Find out why the term self care was coined in 1950s 
  • Uncover the connection between self-care and the women of the civil rights movement and Black Panther Party
  • Learn about Les and the wellness platform and podcast that she has created for Black women
  • Talk about the ugly parts of self care
  • Highlight some self care tips and tricks
  • And sooo much more.

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]]> History of Self-Care: A Revolutionary Act with Les Alfred founder of Balance Black Girl Lestraundra Alfred, Latoya Coleman 00:54:52 In this episode uncover the radical and revolutionary history of self-care. Listen to learn about the connection between self-care and the women of the Black Panther Party, discuss the pretty and the ugly sides of self-care and so much more with today's guest Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl. In this episode uncover the radical and revolutionary history of self-care. Listen to learn about the connection between self-care and the women of the Black Panther Party, discuss the pretty and the ugly sides of self-care and so much more with today's guest Les Alfred founder of Balanced Black Girl. black mental health, self care in america, black panther party, history of self care, lestraundra alfred, balanced black girl, black history of self care, mental health, black panther party and self care, black self care, black history, self care true full 5 2 0e9607dd-82a8-4b11-a05b-a1d04e1d8291 History of Tattoos: Adorning Your Temple with Oba Jackson from Push Tattoos Did you know 1 in 7 people in North America have at least one tattoo? And 70 percent of us tatted folks have more than one tattoo?

We’re getting into all these facts and the history of tattoos in this episode with the dopest tattoo artist in the game Oba Jackson. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Where and why tattooing started in different parts of the world
  • When Oba  first fell in love with tattooing
  • Racism in the tattoo industry - from the gate keepers in the tattoo world, to tattoo artist discriminating against melanted folks- cause they can’t tattoo- as Oba discusses in the episode if you can’t tattoo on black skin then that means you can’t tattoo PERIOD!
  • Oba tips on how to find a tattoo artist and how to be the perfect tattoo client

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]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:08:52 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Oba Jackson, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know 1 in 7 people in North America have at least one tattoo? And 70 percent of us tatted folks have more than one tattoo?

We’re getting into all these facts and the history of tattoos in this episode with the dopest tattoo artist in the game Oba Jackson. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Where and why tattooing started in different parts of the world
  • When Oba  first fell in love with tattooing
  • Racism in the tattoo industry - from the gate keepers in the tattoo world, to tattoo artist discriminating against melanted folks- cause they can’t tattoo- as Oba discusses in the episode if you can’t tattoo on black skin then that means you can’t tattoo PERIOD!
  • Oba tips on how to find a tattoo artist and how to be the perfect tattoo client

And so much more

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]]> History of Tattoos: Adorning Your Temple with Oba Jackson from Push Tattoos Oba Jackson, Latoya Coleman 01:02:16 In this episode uncover the history of this ancient art form, and in come cases, medical practice. Get schooled by Oba Jackson on tattooing, racism in the tattoo industry and tips on finding the right tattoo artist for you. In this episode uncover the history of this ancient art form, and in come cases, medical practice. Get schooled by Oba Jackson on tattooing, racism in the tattoo industry and tips on finding the right tattoo artist for you. history of tattoos, ancient art, ancient art form, black tattoo artist true full 4 2 be3efdd5-18d5-4b0d-abe2-d6c3029d9a23 History of Black Costume Designers: Safety Pins & Characters with Charlese Antoinette from Judas and The Black Messiah Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and drooled over the costumes? Well today we're celebrating the Black costume designers that are responsible for the drip, threads, swag -whatever you want to call - of our favorite characters from our favorite TV shows. 

Historically, Black and Brown folks haven't always been celebrated and reflected on screen. But of the past decade Black costume designers have paved a way for Black folk to see true reflections of themselves on screen, using clothing as tool to talk politics, freedom, beauty, love, struggle and pride. 

Tune into into this episode with  costume designer Charlese Antoinette who is schools what goes into picking the clothes of a character and how important is it to the overall stories that we watch at home and in theaters. 

In this episode, we learn:

  • What is costume design (how it differs from styling) and exactly what goes into building a character’s costumes
  • Who are some Black costume designers that should be in our textbooks
  • Who Charlese is, how she fell in love with costume design at early age and was ‘damn near annoying and loud about it'’- which helped  her  get opportunities in the industry
  • What were some of the challenges and rewards of being about of a movie about the historical  and important Black Panther Party
  •  How characters costumes can even influence how we, the viewers, feel about a character and takes us on a character journey
  • Tips for how to get into the costume design game

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]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:10:27 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Charlese Antoinette, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and drooled over the costumes? Well today we're celebrating the Black costume designers that are responsible for the drip, threads, swag -whatever you want to call - of our favorite characters from our favorite TV shows. 

Historically, Black and Brown folks haven't always been celebrated and reflected on screen. But of the past decade Black costume designers have paved a way for Black folk to see true reflections of themselves on screen, using clothing as tool to talk politics, freedom, beauty, love, struggle and pride. 

Tune into into this episode with  costume designer Charlese Antoinette who is schools what goes into picking the clothes of a character and how important is it to the overall stories that we watch at home and in theaters. 

In this episode, we learn:

  • What is costume design (how it differs from styling) and exactly what goes into building a character’s costumes
  • Who are some Black costume designers that should be in our textbooks
  • Who Charlese is, how she fell in love with costume design at early age and was ‘damn near annoying and loud about it'’- which helped  her  get opportunities in the industry
  • What were some of the challenges and rewards of being about of a movie about the historical  and important Black Panther Party
  •  How characters costumes can even influence how we, the viewers, feel about a character and takes us on a character journey
  • Tips for how to get into the costume design game

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]]> History of Black Costume Designers: Safety Pins & Characters with Charlese Antoinette from Judas and The Black Messiah Charlese Antoinette, Latoya Coleman 01:17:04 Today we learn about the folks who've styled some of our favorite characters in our favorite TV shows and films. And we're joined by costume designer Charlese Antoinette who talks to us about how she used clothing to covey freedom, triumph, beauty, pride and darkness in Judas and The Black Messiah. Today we learn about the folks who've styled some of our favorite characters in our favorite TV shows and films. And we're joined by costume designer Charlese Antoinette who talks to us about how she used clothing to covey freedom, triumph, beauty, pride and darkness in Judas and The Black Messiah. judas and the black messiah, costume designers, history of black costume designers, black costume designers, 90s tv shows fashion, black costume designer, charlese antoinette true full 3 2 6c6e5fb1-cbb0-4762-8057-00137c12dd88 History of Wine: Pairings For My People with Sommelier Cha McCoy founder of The Flight Cru Did you know that wine is the 3rd most popular drink in the world? Yep, following water and coffee wine is at the top of most people's drinking list. Understand the popularity of this grape drank, listen to this episode to uncover where wine originated (Hint: it's not France), the process of becoming a Sommelier and to get tips on how to select and pair wines with our special guest Sommelier Cha McCoy. 

Our guest in this episode is Civil Engineer turned Sommelier Cha McCoy. She schools us on the rich history of wine, tells us about her mission to democratize the wine industry so that Brown and Black folks have a seat at the table and she give us tips on selecting and pairing wines in our homes. . 

In this episode you'll:

  • Learn how wine is made (including orange wine)
  • Uncover who first started making wine (Hint its not France) and uncover the ways in which wine spread across the world due to colonialism and religion
  • Find out what a Sommelier is and does- the title that today’s guest holds
  • Learn how Cha went from being an engineer making building for Saks Fifth Avenue to being in the wine and food industry with a focus on making sure Black folks are included
  • Get Cha’s tips to selecting and pairing wine

Listen to this episode to understand the connection from the world's very first wine grape into your latest bottle of wine, to get a deeper appreciation and sense of enjoyment with every sip that we take. 

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]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:35:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Cha McCoy, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that wine is the 3rd most popular drink in the world? Yep, following water and coffee wine is at the top of most people's drinking list. Understand the popularity of this grape drank, listen to this episode to uncover where wine originated (Hint: it's not France), the process of becoming a Sommelier and to get tips on how to select and pair wines with our special guest Sommelier Cha McCoy. 

Our guest in this episode is Civil Engineer turned Sommelier Cha McCoy. She schools us on the rich history of wine, tells us about her mission to democratize the wine industry so that Brown and Black folks have a seat at the table and she give us tips on selecting and pairing wines in our homes. . 

In this episode you'll:

  • Learn how wine is made (including orange wine)
  • Uncover who first started making wine (Hint its not France) and uncover the ways in which wine spread across the world due to colonialism and religion
  • Find out what a Sommelier is and does- the title that today’s guest holds
  • Learn how Cha went from being an engineer making building for Saks Fifth Avenue to being in the wine and food industry with a focus on making sure Black folks are included
  • Get Cha’s tips to selecting and pairing wine

Listen to this episode to understand the connection from the world's very first wine grape into your latest bottle of wine, to get a deeper appreciation and sense of enjoyment with every sip that we take. 

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]]> History of Wine: Pairings For My People with Sommelier Cha McCoy founder of The Flight Cru Cha McCoy, Latoya Coleman 01:33:29 Today we’re talking about all things wine, from where it originated (Hint: it's not France) to tips on how to select and pair wines with Sommelier Cha McCoy. Today we’re talking about all things wine, from where it originated (Hint: it's not France) to tips on how to select and pair wines with Sommelier Cha McCoy. wine pairings, wine tips, cha mccoy, wine history, white wine, red wine, black sommelier, wine, wine industry, wine pairing, history of wine, sommelier true full 2 2 c113c0aa-f07a-4d77-ac84-e509a321a093 6 Facts We Should Know About Black History Month Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left of of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're are themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months rolls around.  

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]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:45:58 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and schools had to talk about Black History at some point in the academic year. 

So while brands, businesses and companies often use this time to tap into diversity and Black creators, Black History Month was created because black history was often left of of the history textbooks. Learn 6 facts that we all should know about this month-  like they're are themes- what? and more. 

And never limit your education, celebration and ally ship solely to when underrepresented groups months rolls around.  

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]]> 6 Facts We Should Know About Black History Month Latoya Coleman 00:11:36 We're kicking off season 2 with 6 Facts We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 11 minute episode we learn why Black History Month was created 45 years ago and other important facts that we all should know, but probably don't. We're kicking off season 2 with 6 Facts We Should Know about Black History Month. In this quick 11 minute episode we learn why Black History Month was created 45 years ago and other important facts that we all should know, but probably don't. bhm, black history month 2021, facts about black history month, black history month, black history month facts true full 1 2 1d0874b2-d191-4c54-939d-bf2dbce63e57 History of 2020: Moments You Might've Forgotten ( Season 1 Finale) Do you remember everything that happened in 2020? We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year that felt like it lasted 12 months and 487 days. We can also all agree the two biggest issues that we faced this year was COVID-19 and the continuous fight against police brutality and racial injustice. 

BUT what other things happened in 2020? Better yet, with ALL that happened in 2020, what should go in our textbooks?

From Meghan Markle & Prince Harry saying, 'F-it we don't want to be royal' to entanglements, to BLM, let's close out the toughest year yet. 

Listen to this episode to:

  • Refresh your memory of all that happened this year
  • Take a moment to give those that we lost their flowers 
  • Give a title to the chapter in our textbooks dedicated to 2020

Streaming on all platforms. Congrats you survived 2020. 

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]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:55:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Do you remember everything that happened in 2020? We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year that felt like it lasted 12 months and 487 days. We can also all agree the two biggest issues that we faced this year was COVID-19 and the continuous fight against police brutality and racial injustice. 

BUT what other things happened in 2020? Better yet, with ALL that happened in 2020, what should go in our textbooks?

From Meghan Markle & Prince Harry saying, 'F-it we don't want to be royal' to entanglements, to BLM, let's close out the toughest year yet. 

Listen to this episode to:

  • Refresh your memory of all that happened this year
  • Take a moment to give those that we lost their flowers 
  • Give a title to the chapter in our textbooks dedicated to 2020

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]]> History of 2020: Moments You Might've Forgotten ( Season 1 Finale) Latoya Coleman 00:40:29 In this season's finale episode, we reflect on the good, sad, funny, and 'fulgy' moments of 2020. From Meghan Markle & Prince Harry saying, 'F-it we don't want to be royal' to entanglements, to BLM, let's close out the toughest year yet. In this season's finale episode, we reflect on the good, sad, funny, and 'fulgy' moments of 2020. From Meghan Markle & Prince Harry saying, 'F-it we don't want to be royal' to entanglements, to BLM, let's close out the toughest year yet. history of 2020, moments you probably forgot, the year of 2020, 2020, 2020 history, things that happened in 2020, year 2020, historical things that happened in 2020 true full 15 1 3e9dd291-faac-40c7-a837-05f9c6c54844 History of Coquito: Puerto Rican Eggnog with Johnny Rivera of Brooklyn Coquito Unique drink recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, is a beautiful part of the holiday season in most families. While America's signature holiday drink is Eggnog, other Latin American and Caribbean countries have their own holiday drinks that are apart of their tradition- like Puerto Rico's signature holiday drink Coquito. 

In this episode,  we are learning about Coquito also known as Puerto Rican Eggnog. Similar to eggnog  Coquito is a creamy liquor based drink that keeps you warm and satisfied during the winter. 

Joined by  Coquito mixologist and founder of Brooklyn Coquito, Johnny Rivera, get a little taste of Puerto Rican culture as we discuss the history of this traditional Puerto Rican Holiday drink. 

In this episode you'll:

  • Learn about the ingredients of this lovely creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink called Coquito
  • Uncover the origins of  Coquito- Like who made this drink and how long  has it been around
  • Discuss the significance of Coquito to Puerto Rican culture and traditions
  • Debate of whether authentic Coquito has eggs in it or nah
  • Get tips on how to have the best Coquito drinking and making experience
  • Find out more about our Johnny Rivera  Brooklyn Coquito and how  they’re  giving people a little taste  of Puerto  Rican culture one coquito can at a time

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]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:09:32 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Johnny Rivera, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Unique drink recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, is a beautiful part of the holiday season in most families. While America's signature holiday drink is Eggnog, other Latin American and Caribbean countries have their own holiday drinks that are apart of their tradition- like Puerto Rico's signature holiday drink Coquito. 

In this episode,  we are learning about Coquito also known as Puerto Rican Eggnog. Similar to eggnog  Coquito is a creamy liquor based drink that keeps you warm and satisfied during the winter. 

Joined by  Coquito mixologist and founder of Brooklyn Coquito, Johnny Rivera, get a little taste of Puerto Rican culture as we discuss the history of this traditional Puerto Rican Holiday drink. 

In this episode you'll:

  • Learn about the ingredients of this lovely creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink called Coquito
  • Uncover the origins of  Coquito- Like who made this drink and how long  has it been around
  • Discuss the significance of Coquito to Puerto Rican culture and traditions
  • Debate of whether authentic Coquito has eggs in it or nah
  • Get tips on how to have the best Coquito drinking and making experience
  • Find out more about our Johnny Rivera  Brooklyn Coquito and how  they’re  giving people a little taste  of Puerto  Rican culture one coquito can at a time

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]]> History of Coquito: Puerto Rican Eggnog with Johnny Rivera of Brooklyn Coquito Johnny Rivera, Latoya Coleman 00:53:44 Listen to this episode to get a taste of Puerto Rican history and culture by learning about a traditional holiday drink called Coquito. Let's diversify our knowledge and palettes with Johnny Rivera, a Coquito mixologist and founder of Brooklyn Coquito. Listen to this episode to get a taste of Puerto Rican history and culture by learning about a traditional holiday drink called Coquito. Let's diversify our knowledge and palettes with Johnny Rivera, a Coquito mixologist and founder of Brooklyn Coquito. history of puerto rican eggnog, puerto rican cultures, puerto rican traditions, puerto rican eggnog, coquito, history of coquito, puerto rican drinks true full 14 1 610ea9ac-5887-4df3-b4f5-d86667d4f27d History of the Emotional Roller Coaster: The Change Curve Did you know that there are 6 basic feelings we all experience when we're dealing with change? Yep, and it's all broken down by the change curve, a 51-year-old simple breakdown that walks us through the 6 emotions we ALL experience when things switch up on us. 

Essentially, the change curve explains and looks like, the emotional coaster that people talk, sing, write about, and most importantly, experience. And in the year of change, this topic is perfectly fitting.

In this episode we go over :

  • What is the change curve and the different highs and lows of our personal emotional roller coasters
  • Who uncovered the steps of the change curve and what areas of our lives it can be applied to
  • How we handle our emotions when things change
  • Learn' It's ok to not be ok'
  • Uncover where you are along the change curve aka your emotional roller coaster ride

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]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that there are 6 basic feelings we all experience when we're dealing with change? Yep, and it's all broken down by the change curve, a 51-year-old simple breakdown that walks us through the 6 emotions we ALL experience when things switch up on us. 

Essentially, the change curve explains and looks like, the emotional coaster that people talk, sing, write about, and most importantly, experience. And in the year of change, this topic is perfectly fitting.

In this episode we go over :

  • What is the change curve and the different highs and lows of our personal emotional roller coasters
  • Who uncovered the steps of the change curve and what areas of our lives it can be applied to
  • How we handle our emotions when things change
  • Learn' It's ok to not be ok'
  • Uncover where you are along the change curve aka your emotional roller coaster ride

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]]> History of the Emotional Roller Coaster: The Change Curve Latoya Coleman 00:42:06 2020 was all about adjusting to change. So in this episode, we learn about the change curve that simply breaks down how we humans deal with change and the 6 different emotions we experience when shit changes —so we can embrace our emotional rollercoasters in 2020 and beyond. 2020 was all about adjusting to change. So in this episode, we learn about the change curve that simply breaks down how we humans deal with change and the 6 different emotions we experience when shit changes —so we can embrace our emotional rollercoasters in 2020 and beyond. elisabeth kubler-ross, history of change curve, change curve, being on an emotional roller coaster, dealing with change, emotional roller casters, history of change, history of emotions true full 13 1 602bdd1c-088a-478e-9902-786b5e989a54 5 Things We Should Know About Thanksgiving: Debunking the BS Many of our textbooks tell this beautiful story of Thanksgiving Day being a historic fest that took place in America in 1621 where Pilgrims and colonizers broke bread together in peace and harmony. While it sounds beautiful many Historians have pointed out that the events surrounding the real Thanksgiving don't match up with the stories in our textbooks. 

In this episode, we debunk 5 myths of that textbook Thanksgiving story to uncover the truth. This episode is not going to make you feel bad about enjoying eatin’, drinkin’, and celebratin’ with your fam. It’s just going to help you have a more woke and informed celebration that acknowledges the Indigenous groups aka the original occupants of this land. 

Listen to this episode to find out:

  • 5 lies our teachers told us about Thanksgiving like there wasn’t a damn Plymouth rock
  • Learn about one of the 1st Pandemics here in America
  • Figure out the real reason leaders of Indigenous groups helped out the Pilgrims aka colonizer
  • Uncover why Abe Lincoln declared the 3rd Thurs. In November Thanksgiving
  • Find out 1 thing you can do on Thanksgiving that celebrates Indigenous groups

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]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:41:40 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Many of our textbooks tell this beautiful story of Thanksgiving Day being a historic fest that took place in America in 1621 where Pilgrims and colonizers broke bread together in peace and harmony. While it sounds beautiful many Historians have pointed out that the events surrounding the real Thanksgiving don't match up with the stories in our textbooks. 

In this episode, we debunk 5 myths of that textbook Thanksgiving story to uncover the truth. This episode is not going to make you feel bad about enjoying eatin’, drinkin’, and celebratin’ with your fam. It’s just going to help you have a more woke and informed celebration that acknowledges the Indigenous groups aka the original occupants of this land. 

Listen to this episode to find out:

  • 5 lies our teachers told us about Thanksgiving like there wasn’t a damn Plymouth rock
  • Learn about one of the 1st Pandemics here in America
  • Figure out the real reason leaders of Indigenous groups helped out the Pilgrims aka colonizer
  • Uncover why Abe Lincoln declared the 3rd Thurs. In November Thanksgiving
  • Find out 1 thing you can do on Thanksgiving that celebrates Indigenous groups

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]]> 5 Things We Should Know About Thanksgiving: Debunking the BS Latoya Coleman 00:27:00 Most of us were fed the same feel-good Thanksgiving story in school. BUT that version of the Thanksgiving story is mostly FALSE and based on myths. Listen to learn the truth about this “historic” day, so we can have a woke and conscious Thanksgiving! Most of us were fed the same feel-good Thanksgiving story in school. BUT that version of the Thanksgiving story is mostly FALSE and based on myths. Listen to learn the truth about this “historic” day, so we can have a woke and conscious Thanksgiving! thanksgiving, happy thanksgiving, thanksgiving day, american thanksgiving, myths about thanksgiving, the history of thanksgiving, thanksgiving 2020, thanksgiving truths, history of thanksgiving, history of american thanksgiving true full 12 1 30e60942-caed-4a45-aa18-5a13ffaf6974 #WRBGFest20-The Suffrage Movement: The Age-Old Karen Problem with founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim and writer Evette Dionne We're kicking off the Well-Read Black Girl festival with the special episode that: (1)celebrate Black women writers and readers (2) honors the unsung 'sheroes' that have contributed to the Black women's battle to the battle box.

A lot of our textbooks talk about the fight for women's right to vote and focus on the efforts of white women like Susan. B Anthony. But have you heard of Frances Harper or Hetty Reckless? In honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women's constitutional right to vote- we discuss the numerous Black women who were pushed out of the mainstream suffrage movement by white leaders and how they made their own table.

 In this episode, we uncover the key things we all should know about the Black women's journey to earn the right vote- both past and present and we find out that Karens go ALL the way back to the 1950s!

Join the conversation as we talk to Glory Edim, the founder of Well-Read Black Girl about #WRBGFest20, the theme and events; and as we talk to our special guest Evette Dionne, Author of "Lifting As We Climb: The Black Women's Battle to the Ballot Box."

Some topics covered include:

  • How Well-Read Black Girl started
  • What festival events you should check out this weekend
  • When Karen first appeared in history
  • What inspired Evette to write her book on "The Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box" 
  • Why we SHOULDN'T vote shame
  • What voting rights look like during COVID-19 and beyond

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]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:23:55 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Evette Dionne, Glory Edim, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com We're kicking off the Well-Read Black Girl festival with the special episode that: (1)celebrate Black women writers and readers (2) honors the unsung 'sheroes' that have contributed to the Black women's battle to the battle box.

A lot of our textbooks talk about the fight for women's right to vote and focus on the efforts of white women like Susan. B Anthony. But have you heard of Frances Harper or Hetty Reckless? In honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women's constitutional right to vote- we discuss the numerous Black women who were pushed out of the mainstream suffrage movement by white leaders and how they made their own table.

 In this episode, we uncover the key things we all should know about the Black women's journey to earn the right vote- both past and present and we find out that Karens go ALL the way back to the 1950s!

Join the conversation as we talk to Glory Edim, the founder of Well-Read Black Girl about #WRBGFest20, the theme and events; and as we talk to our special guest Evette Dionne, Author of "Lifting As We Climb: The Black Women's Battle to the Ballot Box."

Some topics covered include:

  • How Well-Read Black Girl started
  • What festival events you should check out this weekend
  • When Karen first appeared in history
  • What inspired Evette to write her book on "The Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box" 
  • Why we SHOULDN'T vote shame
  • What voting rights look like during COVID-19 and beyond

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]]> #WRBGFest20-The Suffrage Movement: The Age-Old Karen Problem with founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim and writer Evette Dionne Evette Dionne, Glory Edim, Latoya Coleman 01:10:34 Listen to this special episode that kicks-off The Well-Read Black Girl Festival. We chat with the founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim and Evette Dionne, Author of "Lifting As We Climb: The Black Women's Battle to the Ballot Box" to celebrate Black women writers and Black Suffragist past and present. Listen to this special episode that kicks-off The Well-Read Black Girl Festival. We chat with the founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim and Evette Dionne, Author of "Lifting As We Climb: The Black Women's Battle to the Ballot Box" to celebrate Black women writers and Black Suffragist past and present. well-read black girl, black women in history, black suffragist, black suffragist movement, suffragist movement, well-read black girl festival, #wrbgfest2020, #wrbgfest20, well read black girl true full 11 1 a1a77afd-0f8a-48c3-b01f-df1fd6d7733e History of Cannabis: The Great Lie with Tammy Pettigrew aka Cannabis Cutie Traditionally, cannabis, weed, pot, whatever you choose to call it, has a bad rep.  But as states start to legalize the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational use- a budding, flourish new industry of legal cannabis is starting to flourish and a lot of people are interested in the politics, science, products, and money that's coming from what is considered the Green Rush. 

In this episode we talk about:

  • The current illegalization of cannabis in the US
  • What should happen to all the non-violent, predominantly Black, weed sellers who have been locked up? Hint reparations
  • The difference between THC vs. CBD
  • Tips for those wanting to enter the cannabis industry
  • Mommying while consuming cannabis and so much more

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]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:53:07 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Cannabis Cutie, Tammy Pettigrew, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Traditionally, cannabis, weed, pot, whatever you choose to call it, has a bad rep.  But as states start to legalize the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational use- a budding, flourish new industry of legal cannabis is starting to flourish and a lot of people are interested in the politics, science, products, and money that's coming from what is considered the Green Rush. 

In this episode we talk about:

  • The current illegalization of cannabis in the US
  • What should happen to all the non-violent, predominantly Black, weed sellers who have been locked up? Hint reparations
  • The difference between THC vs. CBD
  • Tips for those wanting to enter the cannabis industry
  • Mommying while consuming cannabis and so much more

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]]> History of Cannabis: The Great Lie with Tammy Pettigrew aka Cannabis Cutie Cannabis Cutie, Tammy Pettigrew, Latoya Coleman 01:05:17 Cannabis history is rich, complex, and filled with stories of triumph, challenges, and everything in between. Listen to this episode with a cannabis educator and advocate to get some insight into both the medical and euphoric history of this ancient Chinese plant. Cannabis history is rich, complex, and filled with stories of triumph, challenges, and everything in between. Listen to this episode with a cannabis educator and advocate to get some insight into both the medical and euphoric history of this ancient Chinese plant. cannabis in america, history of 420, history of cannabis, cannabis cutie, history of weed, national weed day, 420, weed in america, legalization of cannabis, 4/20, tammy pettigrew true full 10 1 d9cf5e94-29be-4d43-9a9a-cdb3130af2b0 Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, NOT Fu@king Columbus Day Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:11:45 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, NOT Fu@king Columbus Day Latoya Coleman 00:18:21 Let's debunk and destroy facts about Columbus and uncover ways to celebrate the resiliency and culture of the Indigenous groups who originally occupied this land. Let's debunk and destroy facts about Columbus and uncover ways to celebrate the resiliency and culture of the Indigenous groups who originally occupied this land. indigenous people's day, the truth about columbus, columbus day, how to celebrate indigenous people day, the truth about columbus day true bonus 1 d1437144-e604-4129-a4bd-1e214ca132b6 History of Travel: From The Green Book to Pandemic Road Trippin' with Kristin Braswell from Crush Global With many borders closed due to the pandemic, more people are taking road trips.  So it only felt right to have an episode where we discuss a historic Black road trip guide from back in the day and then discuss pandemic road trippin' and traveling and the future of traveling with travel journalist and founder of Crush Global. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • What's the Green Book
  • Pandemic traveling and road tripping
  • Travel shaming
  • Black travel icons that wasn't in our textbooks

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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 20:45:04 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Kristin Braswell, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com With many borders closed due to the pandemic, more people are taking road trips.  So it only felt right to have an episode where we discuss a historic Black road trip guide from back in the day and then discuss pandemic road trippin' and traveling and the future of traveling with travel journalist and founder of Crush Global. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • What's the Green Book
  • Pandemic traveling and road tripping
  • Travel shaming
  • Black travel icons that wasn't in our textbooks

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]]> History of Travel: From The Green Book to Pandemic Road Trippin' with Kristin Braswell from Crush Global Kristin Braswell, Latoya Coleman 01:03:53 Today we discuss the history of an iconic Black road trip guide created back in the day and pandemic road trippin' with travel journalist Kristin Braswell. Today we discuss the history of an iconic Black road trip guide created back in the day and pandemic road trippin' with travel journalist Kristin Braswell. history of roadtripping, american roadtrips, crush global, roadtrip guides, victor hugo green, kristen braswell, travel guides, history of traveling, black travel guides, the green book true full 9 1 818d2fd4-85e0-4dfc-a4a6-139a285fadf6 The 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance: Celebrate a time that changed American History FOREVER Did you know that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance? Prior to the pandemic, there was BIG plans to celebrate this important time in history where Blacks changed the music, art, theater and literature game. 

Listen to the episode to join in on a virtual celebration of a historic time period, where Black folks moved to Harlem, New York, created community, and changed the art, music, theater and literature in the 1920s and beyond. 

Learn about how this Black Mecca, that changed American history forever, came and went. Learn things like:

What is the Harlem Renaissance?
How the Harlem Renaissance popped off?
How the Harlem renaissance impacts us today?
How it all came to an ended? 

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:30:10 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance? Prior to the pandemic, there was BIG plans to celebrate this important time in history where Blacks changed the music, art, theater and literature game. 

Listen to the episode to join in on a virtual celebration of a historic time period, where Black folks moved to Harlem, New York, created community, and changed the art, music, theater and literature in the 1920s and beyond. 

Learn about how this Black Mecca, that changed American history forever, came and went. Learn things like:

What is the Harlem Renaissance?
How the Harlem Renaissance popped off?
How the Harlem renaissance impacts us today?
How it all came to an ended? 

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]]> The 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance: Celebrate a time that changed American History FOREVER Latoya Coleman 00:28:40 In this solo episode, we celebrate 100 years of a time period where Black folks changed the art, music, theater and literature game in ALL of American history not just Black History. In this solo episode, we celebrate 100 years of a time period where Black folks changed the art, music, theater and literature game in ALL of American history not just Black History. what is the harlem renaissance, the history of the harlem renaissance, harlem renaissance, the new negro movement, history of harlem true full 8 1 dea94d0b-8993-45c6-80b8-a39f18129197 History of USPS: Creating a Black Middle Class & What's Going On With USPS? Way back in the day, mail was unofficially delivered by friends, merchants and enslaved folks. Today, the United States Postal Service also known as USPS, is the official way we get our packages and Amazon Prime deliveries.

And with elections around the corner and rumors of USPS going bankrupt, many want to know what the hell is going on with America’s postal service!

Tune into this episode to learn the history of the USPS including:

  • 5 interest facts that you should know
  • 3 dope bad ass postal women you should know NOW!
  • The unique history of USPS giving Black folks opportunities and a hard time- at the same damn time
  • A quick breakdown of what’s up with the USPS today!

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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:50:17 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Way back in the day, mail was unofficially delivered by friends, merchants and enslaved folks. Today, the United States Postal Service also known as USPS, is the official way we get our packages and Amazon Prime deliveries.

And with elections around the corner and rumors of USPS going bankrupt, many want to know what the hell is going on with America’s postal service!

Tune into this episode to learn the history of the USPS including:

  • 5 interest facts that you should know
  • 3 dope bad ass postal women you should know NOW!
  • The unique history of USPS giving Black folks opportunities and a hard time- at the same damn time
  • A quick breakdown of what’s up with the USPS today!

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]]> History of USPS: Creating a Black Middle Class & What's Going On With USPS? Latoya Coleman 00:33:57 In this solo episode, we learn 5 facts about the US postal system, the unique history between USPS and Black folks-And if we should be worried about our Mail-in ballots during this pandemic. In this solo episode, we learn 5 facts about the US postal system, the unique history between USPS and Black folks-And if we should be worried about our Mail-in ballots during this pandemic. history of usps, united states postal service, usps, united states postal services, mail-in ballots, what's going on with usps, the black middle class true full 7 1 f7269f5a-235f-4790-882e-296d2dbd1ff4 History of Libraries: The Original Search Engine with Librarian Jehan Giles Did you know that the US has 17,000 libraries? That's more than the amount of Starbucks in the US. 

Tune into today's episode with special guest Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles to uncover how libraries have changed and evolved throughout history, find out about the racist practices that are apart of libraries, and join the conversation about whether we still need libraries today.

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]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:22:46 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Jehan Giles, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know that the US has 17,000 libraries? That's more than the amount of Starbucks in the US. 

Tune into today's episode with special guest Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles to uncover how libraries have changed and evolved throughout history, find out about the racist practices that are apart of libraries, and join the conversation about whether we still need libraries today.

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]]> History of Libraries: The Original Search Engine with Librarian Jehan Giles Jehan Giles, Latoya Coleman 01:13:25 Today we're learning about how libraries came about especially since they're 17,000 libraries in the US alone. We are joined by Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles, who helps us take a look at the relationship between libraries and Black folks and helps us explore if we still need libraries today. Today we're learning about how libraries came about especially since they're 17,000 libraries in the US alone. We are joined by Librarian and Archivist Jehan Giles, who helps us take a look at the relationship between libraries and Black folks and helps us explore if we still need libraries today. jehan giles, librarians, history of libraries in the us, history of libraries in the united states, history of libraries, the future of libraries true full 6 1 93467d29-f21e-4387-96c7-c0d4a38a4cf5 History of Tea: From China to Your Cup with LaTonia Cokely of Adjourn Teahouse It is believed that there are as many ways of preparing tea as there are cultures around the world—which may be the reason tea is the SECOND most popular drink in the world after water. 

When the tea plant first arrived on the scene, tea trees were treated as a veggie, overtime is was discovered that leaves from the tea plant, make a tasty beverage.  Listen to this episode to learn how tea trees grew in China 6,000 years ago and ended up in our cups. With special guest LaTonia Cokely, from Adjourn Teahouse to talk about the history of tea and how we use it today during COVID-19 and beyond. We discuss things like:

  • Where tea originated
  • How colonizers ruined China's monopoly on tea
  • How and why tea is so popular today
  • What's some of the best teas from our immune system
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]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:45:07 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (LaTonia Cokely, Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com It is believed that there are as many ways of preparing tea as there are cultures around the world—which may be the reason tea is the SECOND most popular drink in the world after water. 

When the tea plant first arrived on the scene, tea trees were treated as a veggie, overtime is was discovered that leaves from the tea plant, make a tasty beverage.  Listen to this episode to learn how tea trees grew in China 6,000 years ago and ended up in our cups. With special guest LaTonia Cokely, from Adjourn Teahouse to talk about the history of tea and how we use it today during COVID-19 and beyond. We discuss things like:

  • Where tea originated
  • How colonizers ruined China's monopoly on tea
  • How and why tea is so popular today
  • What's some of the best teas from our immune system
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]]> History of Tea: From China to Your Cup with LaTonia Cokely of Adjourn Teahouse LaTonia Cokely, Latoya Coleman 00:50:36 Did you know tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water? Listen to find out how the tea plant grew in China 6,000 years ago and ended up in our cups today-with special guest LaTonia Cokely founder of Adjourn Teahouse. Did you know tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water? Listen to find out how the tea plant grew in China 6,000 years ago and ended up in our cups today-with special guest LaTonia Cokely founder of Adjourn Teahouse. boston tea party, tea from china, adjourn teahouse, adjourn tea, latonia cokely, history of tea, loose leaf tea true full 5 1 e44a3a2b-daec-46fd-b073-6a416ecb5ed5 History of Police in the US: Slave patrols to BLM with Will Cooper from #PoliticsIn60Seconds We can't talk about American Police and not discuss the race. And with the invention of camera phones, we can no longer ignore that police are murdering countless amounts of Black people. 

To understand the tension and distrust of police by Black people, listen to the episode that uncovers the birth of American police and traces how police have evolved over time —Revealing the historical reasons why police are getting away with murder. 

With the current rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to police brutality paired with the upcoming Presidental election, I invited special guest Will Cooper, writer, host, and executive producer of Politics In 60 seconds,  to talk about history and future of policing. We discuss things like:

  • The origins of Police- Like where did this concept come from
  • The relationship between police and Black bodies
  • What policing looks like today
  • How you can use your vote to change policing in your neighborhood
  • Debate defund vs. abolishing police

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]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:24:43 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com We can't talk about American Police and not discuss the race. And with the invention of camera phones, we can no longer ignore that police are murdering countless amounts of Black people. 

To understand the tension and distrust of police by Black people, listen to the episode that uncovers the birth of American police and traces how police have evolved over time —Revealing the historical reasons why police are getting away with murder. 

With the current rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement in response to police brutality paired with the upcoming Presidental election, I invited special guest Will Cooper, writer, host, and executive producer of Politics In 60 seconds,  to talk about history and future of policing. We discuss things like:

  • The origins of Police- Like where did this concept come from
  • The relationship between police and Black bodies
  • What policing looks like today
  • How you can use your vote to change policing in your neighborhood
  • Debate defund vs. abolishing police

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]]> History of Police in the US: Slave patrols to BLM with Will Cooper from #PoliticsIn60Seconds Latoya Coleman 01:01:04 Tensions between the police and Black communities are nothing new, it's been going on for centuries. This episode uncovers how America got its police force and reveals how police have evolved throughout history, so we can truly understand the racism that's apart of American's policing system. Tensions between the police and Black communities are nothing new, it's been going on for centuries. This episode uncovers how America got its police force and reveals how police have evolved throughout history, so we can truly understand the racism that's apart of American's policing system. history of police in america, police brutality in america, black lives matter movement, police brutality, history of police, slave patrols true full 4 1 3b9de8e5-f140-4b86-bf51-007e092285b0 History of Curating: Collecting and Selecting with Tyree Boyd-Pates In the world where we are curating our feeds and at a time when quarantine that has brought some families closer than ever-  it was pretty fitting to sit down with a curator to talk about the collection of art, not only just the fancy, pricey shit we use to see in art galleries and museum walls  BUT to discuss the collections of art and archives that are in our own homes —like those family photos albums, books of recipes, and the various items that are apart of some of our own personal history. 

The root of the Curating means to ‘take care of.’ Back in the day when museums were created, curators' roles were established as the keeper and collector. Curators select, organize, and look after items in a collection or exhibit often in galleries and museums. 

Understanding that, we sit down with Associate Curator of Western History  at the Autry Museum Tyree Boyd Pates to discuss:

  • What  issues came up when people watched the infamous Museum Heist scene in the Black Panther Movie
  • Whether we all are curators as we curate our lives on the 'Gram and Twitter- and how it may go down  in our textbooks
  • Learn about Tyree’s really dope COVID-19 items collection project- where people can submit their COVID-19 photos, writings, etc.as apart of his role at Autry Museum
  • Get some tips and resources on how you can collect your family history
  • And much more

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]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:00:19 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com In the world where we are curating our feeds and at a time when quarantine that has brought some families closer than ever-  it was pretty fitting to sit down with a curator to talk about the collection of art, not only just the fancy, pricey shit we use to see in art galleries and museum walls  BUT to discuss the collections of art and archives that are in our own homes —like those family photos albums, books of recipes, and the various items that are apart of some of our own personal history. 

The root of the Curating means to ‘take care of.’ Back in the day when museums were created, curators' roles were established as the keeper and collector. Curators select, organize, and look after items in a collection or exhibit often in galleries and museums. 

Understanding that, we sit down with Associate Curator of Western History  at the Autry Museum Tyree Boyd Pates to discuss:

  • What  issues came up when people watched the infamous Museum Heist scene in the Black Panther Movie
  • Whether we all are curators as we curate our lives on the 'Gram and Twitter- and how it may go down  in our textbooks
  • Learn about Tyree’s really dope COVID-19 items collection project- where people can submit their COVID-19 photos, writings, etc.as apart of his role at Autry Museum
  • Get some tips and resources on how you can collect your family history
  • And much more

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]]> History of Curating: Collecting and Selecting with Tyree Boyd-Pates Latoya Coleman 00:52:22 Listen to this episode on the history of collecting art and the history of how art ends up in musuems— with special guest Tyree Boyd-Pates a curator at the Autery Museum. Listen to this episode on the history of collecting art and the history of how art ends up in musuems— with special guest Tyree Boyd-Pates a curator at the Autery Museum. autry museum, history podcast, collecting art, curating art, art history, tyree boyd pates, toya from harlem, history of curating true full 3 1 684f59f4-258b-45ab-bf3f-487689d44133 History of July 4th: When Black Folks Celebrated July 4th Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep, you read that right. At first, I couldn't believe it either.

In this quick 18-minute episode find out why Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth. During this episode, you'll also uncover other historical events that happened on this day in history and learn some important words from Frederick Douglas that still remain true to this day. 

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]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2020 09:38:17 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep, you read that right. At first, I couldn't believe it either.

In this quick 18-minute episode find out why Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth. During this episode, you'll also uncover other historical events that happened on this day in history and learn some important words from Frederick Douglas that still remain true to this day. 

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]]> History of July 4th: When Black Folks Celebrated July 4th Latoya Coleman 00:18:34 Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how- Black folks made July 4th their holiday- a piece of history that should be in all of our textbooks. Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how- Black folks made July 4th their holiday- a piece of history that should be in all of our textbooks. that wasn't in my history textbook, fourth of july, july 4th, the history of july 4th, 4th of july, america's independence day true full 2 1 f18fa178-b8bb-4d80-8a4b-f27029114789 History of Juneteenth : 6 Facts You Should Know About Juneteenth Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom?  Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 

In this quick 7-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

Tune in to learn 6 facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.

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Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth?  If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth? 

If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media. 

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Do you know that June 19th is known as the Day of Freedom?  Yep, June 19th, also called Juneteenth,  is actually the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 

In this quick 7-minute episode find out why General Granger's arrival in Texas on June 19th 1865, is a very important historical day for Blacks here in America- that should be in all of our textbooks.

Tune in to learn 6 facts you should know about this historical day; you'll find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day.

Show Notes:

Click “play” above to uncover some historical facts about this important day. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Did you learn about Juneteenth in school? If so, what did you learn? Do you celebrate Juneteenth?  If so, how do you celebrate Juneteenth? 

If you learned something new or have a fact you would like to add, leave us a comment below, or reach out to us on social media. 

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]]> History of Juneteenth : 6 Facts You Should Know About Juneteenth Latoya Coleman 00:07:49 This premiere episode is about today, Juneteenth, known as the Day of Freedom. In this quick 7-minute episode, you'll learn six facts about this day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Listen to find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day. This premiere episode is about today, Juneteenth, known as the Day of Freedom. In this quick 7-minute episode, you'll learn six facts about this day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Listen to find out what happened on June 19th, 1865, uncover shocking information and discover unknown events that resulted after this day. history, freedom day, history of slavery, history of freedom day, history of the end of slavery, the end of slavery, when did slavery end, juneteenth, history of juneteenth true full 1 1 949bd76d-b3df-4654-9fd2-020f95329a86 Welcome to That Wasn't In My Textbook Listen to this  Welcome episode that will  introduce you to your new, fun, and risque audible textbook- that you'll never want to put down. Learn all the exciting things that are in store for this season and learn 5 fun facts about the women behind the mic. 

Click “play” above to discover  the out-of-the-textbook topics we will discuss this season and to learn a little bit about your historian homie Toya. You can also listen to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Make sure you  follow me on social media at @ThatWasntInMyTextbook everywhere. And make sure you subscribe to That Wasn’t in My Textbook podcast on all streaming platforms. There’s a new juicy topic every other week.  Remember knowledge is power. 

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]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:23:38 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Listen to this  Welcome episode that will  introduce you to your new, fun, and risque audible textbook- that you'll never want to put down. Learn all the exciting things that are in store for this season and learn 5 fun facts about the women behind the mic. 

Click “play” above to discover  the out-of-the-textbook topics we will discuss this season and to learn a little bit about your historian homie Toya. You can also listen to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Make sure you  follow me on social media at @ThatWasntInMyTextbook everywhere. And make sure you subscribe to That Wasn’t in My Textbook podcast on all streaming platforms. There’s a new juicy topic every other week.  Remember knowledge is power. 

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]]> Welcome to That Wasn't In My Textbook Latoya Coleman 00:16:35 Welcome to That Wasn't In My Textbook, the new podcast dedicated to reimagining history. In this intro episode, you'll learn more about the exciting topics and guest this season and you'll meet your host, Toya. Welcome to That Wasn't In My Textbook, the new podcast dedicated to reimagining history. In this intro episode, you'll learn more about the exciting topics and guest this season and you'll meet your host, Toya. that wasn't in my textbook, welcome podcast episode, history podcast true bonus 1 bd275cef-ede8-4504-bbcc-54eec3d2f05e That Wasn't In My Textbook Trailer Listen to this short clip that's a preview to your new, fun and risque audible textbook. Learn all the exciting things that are in store for this season. 

Click “play” above to discover  the out-of-the-textbook topics we will discuss this season and to learn a little bit about your historian homie, historical griot, trap historian, Toya. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Make sure you  follow me on social media at @ThatWasntInMyTextbook everywhere. And make sure you subscribe to That Wasn’t in My Textbook podcast on all streaming platforms. There’s a new juicy topic every other week.  Remember knowledge is power. 

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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:47:46 +0000 toya@toyafromharlem.com (Latoya Coleman) thatwwasntinmytextbook.com Listen to this short clip that's a preview to your new, fun and risque audible textbook. Learn all the exciting things that are in store for this season. 

Click “play” above to discover  the out-of-the-textbook topics we will discuss this season and to learn a little bit about your historian homie, historical griot, trap historian, Toya. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Make sure you  follow me on social media at @ThatWasntInMyTextbook everywhere. And make sure you subscribe to That Wasn’t in My Textbook podcast on all streaming platforms. There’s a new juicy topic every other week.  Remember knowledge is power. 

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]]> That Wasn't In My Textbook Trailer Latoya Coleman 00:02:18 That Wasn't In Your Textbook covers all those topics we always wish we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. It's going to be fun, risque, raw and mindblowing- cause history isn't just about the past, but the things happening this very second. Join this season as we discuss out-of-the-textbook topics and have some dope creators as guest to school us on a few things. That Wasn't In Your Textbook covers all those topics we always wish we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. It's going to be fun, risque, raw and mindblowing- cause history isn't just about the past, but the things happening this very second. Join this season as we discuss out-of-the-textbook topics and have some dope creators as guest to school us on a few things. textbook history, that wasn't in my textbook, history podcast, lies my teacher taught me, toya from harlem true trailer 1