History Shows Us

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After the Verdict: A Brief History of White Backlash Apr 29, 2021

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When you think about the civil rights movement and angry white responses, there are probably certain images that come to mind. In this episode I will be going through a brief history of white backlash against Black progress, starting with the Reconstruction era. Last week, the Derek Chauvin trial verdict was read and though there were many Black people who were relieved (and many of us who had mixed emotions), there were even more people who were enraged about Chauvin being convicted because he is "one of their own." This history context is important and I get into it in this episode!

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Dismantling Oppressive Systems & Taking Accountability with Frederick Joseph Apr 16, 2021

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In this episode I talk with Frederick Joseph, author of the New York Times best-selling book The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person, and upcoming Patriarchy Blues and Better Than We Found It (2022). I started following Frederick on social media a couple of years ago and connected with him on Instagram last year. He is an unapologetic force this world needs.

Frederick Joseph is an activist, philanthropist, and was named to the 2019 Forbes Under 30 list for marketing and advertising. He is the sole creator of the largest GoFundMe campaign in history, the #BlackPantherChallenge, the creator of the largest individual Covid-19 support effort, the #RentRelief campaign, and Frederick consistently writes about marketing, culture, and politics for various outlets.

Dismantling the racist and oppressive systems that uphold white supremacy and cause direct harm to Black and brown people are priorities for Frederick, and this is evident in the incredible work he does. In this episode we discuss these systemic issues, patriarchy, cultivating healing in the Black community, accountability, and much more.

"Black people, we are legitimately a miracle. On a daily basis, our existence in this stifling, oppressive system, is a miracle." - Frederick Joseph

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How Many More Black Lives Before the Excuses Stop? Apr 15, 2021

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In this week's episode, Lettie shares her thoughts about recent events regarding police brutality, Daunte Wright, and briefly connects the history of the criminalization and the condemnation of Blackness to today. There is always an excuse that justifies Black people losing their lives at the hands of police, and these excuses continue to show the value of Black lives in a country that has yet to acknowledge and reckon with its past.

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A Candid Convo with Tareq Brown of America Hates US Apr 08, 2021

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Lettie talks with Tareq Brown, a co-founder of America Hates US (AHUS). AHUS is a brand that reflects the current political and social landscape and does not hesitate to call out and speak up against racism, white supremacy, oppression, and much, much more. As someone who has lived both in and outside of the United States as a Black man, Tareq's perspectives and experiences are ones we are eager for you to hear, as well as how AHUS was started. Lettie and Tareq became friends on Instagram last year and this episode's candid conversation shows you why. Where/how to follow and support America Hates Us: https://americahates.us to read more about them, purchase clothing, apparel, and accessories! Follow AHUS on Instagram Support AHUS by becoming a patron on Patreon Follow Lettie on Instagram @sincerely.lettie AND @historyshowsuspodcast Become one of Lettie's Patreon members!

History's Truths Apr 01, 2021

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Welcome to the History Shows Us podcast with Lettie, a historian with a passion for educating about history and racial justice. This podcast used to be called Sincerely, Lettie (you can still listen to all of those engaging episodes!), and after almost two years with that title, we decided to change it.

In this episode, Lettie takes a few minutes to reintroduce herself and goes into what history does show us, while connecting it all to today.

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A Big Change: History Shows Us Mar 24, 2021

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We have a special announcement for this podcast episode!
After almost two years of Sincerely, Lettie, a big change is being made. We are changing the name! When the new season starts on April 1, 2021, this podcast will be called History Shows Us. Lettie will still be having the same insightful and eye-opening conversations about history and racial justice, she will be bringing on some amazing people as guests, and the dots will continue to be connected for you to see the bigger picture with history. Lettie is still the historian, educator, truth-teller, and enlightening Black woman so many of you enjoy learning from!
If you are already subscribed, don’t worry about doing anything. You’ll see a new thumbnail picture and all of the previous episodes will still be available. This is an exciting change moving forward, and we can’t wait!
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What a Year! Dec 31, 2020

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In this final episode of 2020 and season 4, I reflect on this year and what it has meant for me! Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie and join my Patreon community - www.patreon.com/lettieshumate

What 'Normal' Are You Talking About? Nov 20, 2020

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There's this whole "we are going back to normal" idea going around now after receiving the news about President Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris and, y'all, that mentality is dangerous. I talk about that in this episode and Quawan Charles, the 15-year-old Black child who should still be here today.

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Kindness Won’t Save Us Nov 13, 2020

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I’ve heard and read many comments from people stating, “Now things can go back to normal,” and “We need to be kind, not divisive.” Have you? Well, I go into why these, and more, are problematic and actually do the opposite of uniting and healing.

Elaine Brown Oct 21, 2020

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Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in Oakland, California from 1974-1977, Elaine Brown was a fierce and radical Black woman who saw the revolutionary movement as one that required sacrifice, commitment, and surrender. Learn more about her in this episode! Join my Patreon to access more information and resources, too.

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