Tag: PBS Origins
What Does it Mean to be a Federally Recognized Tribe?
The 1830 Indian Removal Act led to the forced relocation of nearly 50,000 Indigenous people.
The Chitlin Circuit
The Chitlin' Circuit was an informal network of venues in the United States where Black musicians, comedians, and entertainers performed, primarily during the segregation era (from the 1930s to the 1960s). These venues provided a crucial platform for Blac...
The Working Class Uprising They Don't Teach You About
In the 1760s, powerful men in the American colonies were in danger. The working class people beneath them were sick of the corruption and bullying, and were ready to rebel. All they needed was a ferocious leader willing to take on the fight. Herman Husban...
What is a Blaccent? Understanding the Term and Its Cultural Debate
A “Blaccent” refers to adopting speech patterns linked to Black culture. Learn its meaning, roots, and why it sparks debate.
The American Plague They Don’t Teach You About
One hot, mosquito-filled summer, less than a decade after the birth of the US, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse. As the Founding Fathers fled to safety, a small community of essential workers stepped up. Who are these unsung...
What is Racial Passing?
What motivates someone to disguise their race, gender, religion, etc.? Danielle explores the complicated history of passing in the United States.
Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?
Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls might seem strange to modern eyes and sensibilities, but up until the 1940’s a lot of people thought pink was the more masculine color and blue was clearly more feminine. So how did we end up in a world where it’s 100% con...
How a Hospital Became a Civil Rights Battleground
How did the Tuskegee Veterans Hospital spark the fury of the KKK? Tuskegee was established as the first and only Veterans Hospital to provide equitable healthcare to Black Veterans returning from WWI.
