The People's Historian

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Episodes

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The People's Historian (TPH) covers the best social and political history topics. Your host Dr. W. Gabriel Selassi is dedicated to getting to the heart of what's important about humanity's collective past, present and future in a fun, informative and inspiring podcast.

Episodes

TPH Race, Brutality & The Kissing Case- 7:23:20, 11.45 AM

What happened in segregated Monroe, North Carolina in 1958 when a young White Girl kissed two Black Boys? Sex, racial bigotry and the destruction of Black lives.

Jul 23, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Your Juneteenth Primer

Ever wondered what exactly is Juneteenth? Where did it come from? Listen to this episode and find out everything you always wanted to ask your Black friends about Juneteenth.

Jun 17, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Review of Spike Lee's Da Bloods

If you are a fan of Spike Lee's movies or simply want to know more about his new Netflix film "Da Bloods" you will want to listen to my 20-minute movie review.

Jun 12, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH The History of American Policing: A Story of Corruption

Ever wonder why American policing is so brutal? American policing has its roots embedded in corruption and brutality. A 30-minute overview of the history of American Policing.

May 29, 2020•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH MWalker & The Banker Movie Review - 3:23:20, 4.40 PM

Movie Review of two movies: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker and The Banker.

Mar 24, 2020•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH The Black Community Socialism Bernie Sanders - 3:16:20, 10.24 AM

Bernie Sander's didn't stand a chance. The historical linkages of socialism, communism and the Black Community.

Mar 16, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Bernie Sanders & Fidel Castro - 2:25:20, 7.41 PM

Feb 26, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Emile Griffith Story Podcast - 11:22:19, 5.10 PM

The tragic and fatal story of Emile Griffith and Benny "The Kid" Paret. April 1962. Two of the best boxers of their weight class and eras.

Jan 12, 2020•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Harriet The Movie - 11:16:19, 3.26 PM

An overview of the Movie "Harriet" with no movie reveals! Imagine that.

Nov 18, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Ora Mae Washington Podcast - 11:15:19, 7.16 PM

Nov 18, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

TPH Introduction to Podcast - 11:15:19, 4.48 PM

Are you genuinely interested in history that is fascinating and informative? The People's Historian Podcast is here to inform, incite and stimulate your curiosity. Today's podcast is an introduction.

Nov 18, 2019•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast