American

Origin

Stories

Black history (un)told.

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Jul 10, 2020
4 min

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...

An American Revolution (Un)told: BLM 4 of July

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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...

State Sanctioned Violence: Criminalizing Black Bodies

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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...

American Violence: The Invisible Hands of Racism

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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...

Trapped In History: In Sickness & Health

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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...

(Part 2) EP 14: Know Your Resources - Genetics, Genealogy, & the language of DNA

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...

(Part 1) Ep 13: Know Your Resources - Genetics, Genealogy, & the Language of DNA

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,...

EP 12: Know Your Resources - Getting In Those Genes (Podcast Swap!)

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,...

EP 11: Know La Lucha - The Art of Black Identity en Colombia

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 &...

EP 10: Know Your Literature: Jamaica, Slavery & Ghost Stories

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...

EP 8: Know Your History - Slavery in Brazil

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...

EP 9: Know Your Strengths - Haitian/American & Documenting Greener Pastures

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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...

EP 7: Know Your History - America & The Black Republic

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!...

EP 6: Know Your Genes: Complexion & Personal Identity

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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 &...

Ep 5 - Know Your Genes: DNA & Personal Identity

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...

EP 3: Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home

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...

EP 1: Know Your Why: Identity & Tracing Your Roots

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...

EP 2: Know Your History - Slavery & Turning People into Property

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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