Best Inventinventor Podcasts (2026)

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Proctor's Emporium: A Cultural Beacon in 1920s St. Simons Island 2:59

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Proctor's Emporium, owned by Sam Proctor, was a key cultural hub. Faced a noise complaint trial, verdict favored Proctor's continuation. Emporium enhanced local African American heritage through music and dance. Linked to broader civil rights movements and cultural preservation.

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How Black Parents Empower Kids with Talks on Slavery 9:41

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Tackling the 'slavery talk' with children is a complex, yet vital task for Black parents Segment explores practical tips for initiating conversation and using storytelling Focuses on resilience, achievements, and broader Black experience beyond slavery How was this episode? Overall Good Average Bad Engaging Good Average Bad Accurate Good Average Ba…

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Proctor's Emporium: A Beacon of Heritage on St. Simons Island 3:47

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Proctor's Emporium, a 1920s African American cultural hub Sam Proctor, a key community figure and business owner St. Simons Island's historical growth and development Landmark trial secures Proctor's legacy against developers Community justice highlighted by jurors' in-trial rescue Emporium's influence on Civil Rights movement recognized…

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Howard Alum Cameryn Burnette Makes Global Strides in Sustainable Energy 2:55

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Cameryn Burnette, Howard University magna cum laude alum, impacts global sustainability. Special Projects Manager at Energicity, she pioneers solar ecosystems in West Africa. Second Howard alum to win Schwarzman Scholars fellowship, eyes PhD in Material Science. Aims to develop eco-friendly polymers, reducing environmental harm from plastics.…

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Niagara Movement's Legacy Explored in New PBS Documentary 2:29

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Overview of the Niagara Movement's historical significance WNED PBS documentary examines movement's impact Key figures: W.E.B. DuBois, William Monroe Trotter, Booker T. Washington Links historical roots to modern civil rights protests Premiere date and availability on PBS and online

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The Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Revolution in Black America 19:20

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Era of African American cultural, intellectual, artistic expression, 1918-1937. Centered in Harlem, influenced globally, challenged racial stereotypes. Fueled by the Great Migration, literacy rise, racial pride. Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston led literary achievements. Jazz defined by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong; visual arts thrived. Laid …

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Trailblazing African American Women in Science 6:48

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Profiles of 25 pioneering women Madame C.J. Walker's hair care empire Bessie Blount Griffin's medical device Angela D. Ferguson's sickle cell discovery Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's physics breakthroughs Inspiration for young black girls

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Trailblazers of Color in Science and Beyond 11:40

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Celebrating Black scientists, engineers, and inventors Inspirational stories from children's literature Overcoming adversity and societal barriers Encouraging young readers to dream and achieve

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Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois 18:35

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Explore Du Bois's civil rights activism First African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard Influential role in NAACP and Pan-Africanism Authored 'The Souls of Black Folk' Impact on literature and civil rights movement

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Heritage Heroes: Inspiring Young Minds 13:41

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Celebrating African-American achievements Stories of inventors, authors, scientists Highlighting successful women and politicians Exploring musicians, artists, and educators

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Champion of Heritage: Muhammad Ali 17:10

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Explore Muhammad Ali's boxing triumphs Understand his civil rights activism Learn about his impact on culture Hear his influence on entertainment and philanthropy

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Ingenious Pioneers of Progress 3:33

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Unsung African American inventors Impact on society and daily life Legacy of determination, innovation, success Inspiring tales for future generations