Artifactual Journey

The Artifactual Journey podcast is hosted, edited & produced by Nanny Jack & Co. A combination of African American artifacts, history and lively conversation.

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#OTD
#MoorishChristmas (Jan 8, 1926)
#MoorishScienceTempleofAmerica
New #ArtifactualJourneyPodcast episode about the story of Prophet Noble Drew Ali, leader of Moorish Science Temple, an Af Am religious movement founded by Drew in Newark, NJ in 1913 https://t.co/ptrE51udxN

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Released this episode a year ago.. and still so timely! https://t.co/LNKHokcYvn

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#BlackHistoryisEverywhere
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Courtesy of Nanny Jack & Co Archives

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#OTD: #HBD to #RevWilliamJSimmons who was born enslaved on June 29, 1849 in #CharlestonSC (174 yrs ago)
#IndieRoseMerrill, our new Dir of Cultural Interpretation, drops some knowledge on this #UndergroundRailroad #FreedomSeeker, minister, author & college president.

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In this episode, Dave discusses his interaction with Malcolm and his memories of the day he learned of his assassination. https://t.co/kBzgnRue37

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Decades after his assassination, Malcolm X remain an iconic figure. Although he was often depicted as a serious man, Malcolm X respected and cared deeply for all those who crossed his path, including a young boy named Dave Johnson.

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In February 1946, the mistreatment of a Black soldier by a white shop owner in Columbia, TN sparked a 2 day race riot & resulted in the death of two Blk prisoners. 25 Blk residents were put on trial. This case catapulted the legal career of a future Supreme Court Justice.

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Celebrating the #FoundersDay of the nation's first historically black college/university #HBCU, #LincolnUniversityPA1854

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#LincolnUniversityPAFoundersDay- April 29, 1854
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#AfroLiteracy

"The night is far spent, the day is at hand. " (Romans 13:12)

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To history, Prophet Kiowa Costonie was a man of mystique & the leader of the 1930s Buy Where You Can Work campaign, which encouraged African Americans to boycott businesses that refused to employ them. But he was so much more. Listen & find out: https://t.co/9xgJj6NxGq

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#OTD- April 17, 1823 (200 years ago)
#MifflinWistarGibbs (1823-1915) was born to free parents in #PhiladelphiaPA. He was a civil rights activist, politician, newspaper publisher, writer, and businessmen and the first Black person elected to office in #BritishColumbia#Canada.

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@CivicsPod @DrTanyaRoth @her_half @OperationHist @presidencies89 @chancewhitmore5 @DogsandHistory @lmchervinsky @AustinMcCoy3 @APHpodcast @katebcarp @DrEinavRFox @PhdRachel @2Songs1Couple @pshackel @modscholarpod @EthanPHealey Thank you so much! And thanks for your amazing podcast!

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Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. funeral program courtesy of Nanny Jack & Co Archives
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#BmoreCivilRights

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#OTD- Apr 10, 1968 #PresidentLBJ signed #FairHousingAct1968 into law. #ClarenceMitchellJr ( #101stSenator) was instrumental in this. Learn more about Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr in my forthcoming book, "Baltimore and the Civil Rights Movement" (#ArcadiaPublishing, July 2023)

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#WomensHistoryMonth2023
#RealPhotoPostcard
#HistoricDrip
#CulturalExpression
Unidentified woman
Food for thought
Courtesy of Nanny Jack & Co Archives

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When "Rap" Dixon died in 1944, he left behind an impressive legacy as a #NegroLeague player. Yet, his name is largely forgotten. Watch our most recent ep of #ArtifactualJourney where Ted Knorr talks about the life & impact of the immortal #RapDixon:https://t.co/bDBeqcMgAe

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Cooking is done, toddler is asleep, and I'm watching #TheApartment on #TCM. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas.

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Listen, like, and share this exciting #ArtifactualJourneyPodcast episode!

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In Nov 1929, about 20,000 Blk & white fans flocked to the #NYPoloGrounds to witness a historic first: an #HBCU #CIAA football game between #LincolnUnivPA & #HamptonInstituteVA (now #HamptonUniversity).

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@Podder_App After editing, I might listen to a few episodes, especially if it's an episode I really enjoyed recording.

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@CivicsPod Thank you so much! We're huge fans of yours!

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Just wrapped @ArtifactualJ’s episode on Hazel Scott and… officially on the hunt to learn more. Go check them out!