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Coretta Scott King [Black History Short 78] Feb 02, 2021

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If you're interested in learning about Coretta Scott King beyond the basics of her being Dr. King's wife then my Coretta Scott King Black History Short is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/coretta-scott-king.

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race [Book Review] Jan 29, 2021

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If you are looking for a new literary classic that perfectly summarizes the history of race relations in the UK while also breaking down how racist institutions are preserved by refusing to discuss racism then my review of "Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" is for you.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-book-review.

YouTube video is available at https://youtu.be/JbMKwTWG1EQ.

Marcus Garvey & The UNIA [Black History Short 77 - Part Two] Jan 26, 2021

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If you're interested in learning about a Harlem-based activist and organization with plans for building a network of global independent Black companies and a Black-ruled nation in Africa then my Marcus Garvey & The UNIA Black History Short Part Two is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marcus-garvey-unia.

John Q [Movie Review] Jan 22, 2021

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A review of the movie John Q which stars Denzel Washington as a father at the end of his rope and seemingly out of options who takes action in a desperate attempt to help save his son's life.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/john-q-movie-review.

YouTube video is available at https://youtu.be/HypfBHsttMA.

Marcus Garvey & The UNIA [Black History Short 77 - Part One] Jan 19, 2021

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If you're interested in learning about Marcus Garvey's early life including the people and experiences that influenced his early philosophy then my Marcus Garvey & The UNIA Black History Short Part One is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/marcus-garvey-unia.

Bluebird, Bluebird [Book Review] Jan 15, 2021

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If you like detective novels and police procedurals with twists and turns as well as a bit of depth that makes the story and characters feel both familiar and refreshing then my book review of "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke is for you.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/bluebird-bluebird-book-review.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf [Black History Short 76] Jan 12, 2021

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If you're interested in learning about Liberia and Africa's first female president then my Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Black History Short is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/ellen-johnson-sirleaf.

A Century of Black Cinema [Movie Review] Jan 08, 2021

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If you consider yourself a film buff or even just a casual movie fan and are interested in learning about the first century of the Black film industry then my review of "A Century of Black Cinema" might be for you.

Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/a-century-of-black-cinema-movie-review.

2020 Holiday Hiatus Nov 28, 2020

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The Noire Histoir Podcast will be on a holiday hiatus until January 2021. I invite you to check out the archives while the show is on break. May you and your loved ones have peace and joy in the remaining days of the year. And have a happy and healthy 2021.

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August Wilson [Black History Short 75] Nov 24, 2020

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If you're interested in learning about a playwright who created a body of work that told the story of the Black experience and helped to launch the careers of several famous Black actors and actresses then my August Wilson Black History Short is for you.

Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/august-wilson.