Welcome to Shadow and Light, a historic podcast experience where we embark on a poetic journey, time-traveling to reclaim forgotten narratives. Hosted by Keyari Page, this series shines a spotlight on unsung heroes and ignites their stories through the power of original verse and immersive soundscapes. Keyari masterfully crafts each poem, drawing inspiration from the lives, courage, and powerful words of these remarkable figures, often weaving in lines from their own profound work or documen ...
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Keyari Page And Be The Change Media Network Podcasts
Applause to the fierce and often uncredited women, who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement, like Claudette Colvin, Gloria Richardson, and countless others. This episode brings their unwavering courage and pivotal activism to life with original poetry inspired by women activists of the time, accompanied by the powerful rhythm of 1960s protest c…
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Unearth the buried truths of the Transcontinental Railroad in American history. This episode powerfully distinguishes the vital role of Chinese immigrants who built the tracks from the profound impact on Indigenous communities whose lands were seized and altered by its path. This isn't just history. It's legacy. If this episode resonates with you, …
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It’s time for us to visit the heart of Chicano resistance in this episode, "The Ink and Iron"! We're not just exploring history; we're learning the unyielding power of prison poetry from icons like Raul Salinas and Enriqueta Vasquez, who knew the inside of places like Soledad Prison. This is where tales of injustice meet resilience, and the fierce …
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Step into the heart of the roaring 1920s Harlem! In this episode, "The Quiet Fire" gets ready to groove to the soulful rhythms of jazz and feel the electric pulse of Harlem nightlife. We'll walk alongside Anne Spencer, Helene Johnson, Mae V. Cowdery, and other trailblazing women poets whose courageous verses on race, love, and resistance ignited a …
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