A Life's Work
The idea for American Origin Stories was inspired by a novel I’m writing. And that novel was born on a mountain in Africa, starting as a...
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Your Host Cha
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
An American Revolution (Un)told: BLM 4 of July
“America was founded on the ideal of democracy. Black people fought to make it one.” 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones It was a Thursday...
Your Host Cha
- Jul 2, 2020
- 1 min
State Sanctioned Violence: Criminalizing Black Bodies
On this episode of American Origin Stories, we examine the history policing and law enforcement in the United States. Specifically, by...
Your Host Cha
- Jun 12, 2020
- 11 min
American Violence: The Invisible Hands of Racism
The Origins of American Violence Being Black in America means knowing that you are perceived as a threat. It means knowing that some...
Your Host Cha
- Jun 5, 2020
- 2 min
Trapped In History: In Sickness & Health
"People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them." - James Baldwin The main definition of sickness is to be affected with a...
Your Host Cha
- May 20, 2020
- 6 min
(Part 2) EP 14: Know Your Resources - Genetics, Genealogy, & the language of DNA
Season 1 - Foundations Episode 14 - Know Your Resources: Genetics, Genealogy, & the Language of DNA Pt2 Available now on Spotify, Apple...
Your Host Cha
- May 13, 2020
- 9 min
(Part 1) Ep 13: Know Your Resources - Genetics, Genealogy, & the Language of DNA
Season 1 - Foundations Episode 13 - Know Your Resources: Genetics, Genealogy & the Language of DNA (Part 1) When tracing your ancestry,...
Your Host Cha
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
EP 12: Know Your Resources - Getting In Those Genes (Podcast Swap!)
Season 1 - Foundations Episode 12 - Know Your Resources: Getting In Those Genes (It's a Podcast swap!) Available on Apple Podcast,...
Your Host Cha
- Apr 29, 2020
- 10 min
EP 11: Know La Lucha - The Art of Black Identity en Colombia
Season 1 - Foundations Episode 11 - Know La Lucha: The Art of Identity en Colombia Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play &...
Your Host Cha
- Apr 22, 2020
- 7 min
EP 10: Know Your Literature: Jamaica, Slavery & Ghost Stories
Season 1 - Foundations Episode 10 - Know Your Literature: Jamaica, Slavery & Ghost Stories Bonus: This episode breaks down the history of...
Your Host Cha
- Apr 15, 2020
- 4 min
EP 8: Know Your History - Slavery in Brazil
Season 1 Foundations Episode 8 Know Your History....Slavery in Brazil "I imagine there can be but one place more horrible in all creation...
Your Host Cha
- Apr 8, 2020
- 3 min
EP 9: Know Your Strengths - Haitian/American & Documenting Greener Pastures
Season 1: Foundations Episode 9: Know Your Strengths - Haitian/American & Documenting Greener Pastures When tracing your ancestry, it’s...
Your Host Cha
- Apr 1, 2020
- 5 min
EP 7: Know Your History - America & The Black Republic
Season 1: Foundations Episode 7: Know Your History....America & The Black Republic Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more!...
Your Host Cha
- Mar 25, 2020
- 6 min
EP 6: Know Your Genes: Complexion & Personal Identity
Season 1 Foundations Episode 6: Know Your Genes....Complexion & Personal Identity Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play &...
Your Host Cha
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
Ep 5 - Know Your Genes: DNA & Personal Identity
There are many ways to explore our ancestry - one modern option is DNA. Join us as we explore ancestry through genetic testing.
Your Host Cha
- Mar 2, 2020
- 4 min
Ep 4: Know Your Resources - Home Part 2
Season 1 Foundations Episode 04 Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home PT 2 “It seems especially appropriate to tell one part of the...
Your Host Cha
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
EP 3: Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home
Season 1 Foundations Episode 3 - Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home Available on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play & more! We...
Your Host Cha
- Feb 17, 2020
- 2 min
EP 1: Know Your Why: Identity & Tracing Your Roots
Season 1 : Foundations Episode 1: Know Your Why: Identity & Tracing Your Roots In this episode, follow three 20-something Americans, who...
Your Host Cha
- Feb 16, 2020
- 2 min
EP 2: Know Your History - Slavery & Turning People into Property
Season: Foundations Episode 2: Know Your History: Slavery & Turning People into Property "Genealogical research into slavery is extremely...
Your Host Cha
- Feb 13, 2020
- 3 min
Podcast Launch | Launch Party!
There are many ways to explore our ancestry - one modern option is DNA. Join us as we explore ancestry through genetic testing.
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