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...
Nov 19, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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?...
Nov 05, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 o...
Nov 05, 2021•4 min
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 episod...
Sep 10, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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. Tune in to: Learn 9 facts you should know about this historica...
Jun 18, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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....
Jun 01, 2021•14 min
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 Palest...
May 28, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 ...
May 07, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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...
May 05, 2021•4 min
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-ca...
Apr 23, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 discrimin...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 ...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 create...
Feb 01, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 enta...
Dec 31, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 keep...
Dec 18, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 : Wh...
Dec 04, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 abo...
Nov 20, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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, guaranteei...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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-vi...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. STAY IN TOUCH: - Visit our website. - Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and feel free to donate. - Sign up for podcast newsletter - To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram and Twitter, or buy her a coffee. EPISODE CREDITS: Research and ...
Oct 12, 2020•18 min
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 Listen on Apple Podcast...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 cha...
Sep 25, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 wo...
Sep 11, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Click 'play' on whatever streaming platform you use to listen to podcasts and let's learn together. Follow and Sup...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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...
Aug 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 r...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. Th...
Jul 17, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
