American Epistles

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“My wound is all healed.” (The 372nd Infantry, Mini Episode)

Posted March 17, 201900:12:33

While the majority of black soldiers serving in World War I were assigned to non-combat jobs such as loading and unloading cargo ships, and burying...

“I have the right not to vote.” (Women’s Suffrage, Mini Episode)

Posted March 2, 201900:19:00

We've all heard of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, but there were millions of women and men who spoke for, and against, women's suffrage.  Today's...

“Our child cries for you.” (Loved Ones of Black Civil War Soldiers, Mini Episode)

Posted February 16, 201900:12:40

Today's episode is a miniature one!  The Civil War is a familiar topic to most of us, and there are several podcasts on the topic.  Less familiar...

“Nothing here but money.” (The Great Migration, Part 3)

Posted February 2, 201900:55:54

In many ways, the North delivered on its promise.  The migrants enjoyed higher wages, better education for their children, and the opportunity to participate...

“We will do any kind of work.” (The Great Migration, Part 2)

Posted January 19, 201900:50:05

This is the second episode of a three-part series discussing the Great Migration, during which millions of African Americans left the South for a better...