That Wasn't In My Textbook

Latoya Coleman

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.

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Episodes

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. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podc...

Jul 03, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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 happe...

Jun 19, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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. M...

Jun 19, 2020•17 min

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 ev...

Jun 18, 2020•2 min

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