Just as the clock chimes three, people gather in the amphitheater. Sunlight spilled across the floor, and from a swirling mist Miss Erika appears from her journeys. She is holding the tome of stories. A huge book with an ornate cover and a secret tucked inside every page. She lays is down on a special pedestal or wrought iron made to hold the tome. As she lays it on top the book grows even bigger inciting exclamations of wonder from the people gathered. Join Miss Erika for story time each week. You will learn, you will experience and you will have fun!
In this episode Miss Erika talks about Sally Hemings the mistress of Thomas Jefferson and Susie King Taylor the first Free Black teacher and Civil war nurse. Both women made history but for different reasons. Watch the episode and then look them up. Let us know if you want deep dives into these stories so we can learn more about them.
25 Mar 2026
Black women in history Episode 4
Maggie Walker and Mary McLeod Bethune are two women who changed the work for the better. Their legacy must be carried forward and remembered.
16 Mar 2026
The Stories of Ida Wells and Madam C.J. Walker
In this episode Miss Erika tells us of Ida Wells an investigative Journalist, and Madam C.J. Walker the first woman entrepreneur in America. Both women fought for recognition and their positions in a society hostile to them. Ida's live was threatened for her ousting of Lynchings in Memphis. Madam Walker faced the world of male business men and white oppression of black success and wealth. Both women are a testament to their communities and women's rights.
9 Mar 2026
Wonder women- Black women in history EP2
The Stories of Alice Ball, and Bessie Coleman are inspiring! They faced adversity with dignity and grace while never giving up their who they were. Both had tragically short lives but burned brightly while they were here! Join Erika as she recounts the lives of two of histories wonder women!
2 Mar 2026
Wonder women EP1
This is a month long series on women who have fought for their place, endured hardships and come out on top. In the first story Anarcha, Betsy and Lucy who endured multiple experimental medical procedures without anesthesia. The second story is about Harriet Jacobs a writer who endures so much to find her freedom and the freedom of her children that she had wrote a book about it so no one else would go threw the same. Join us for Wonder women!
28 Feb 2026
Black History Month- Fredrick Douglas and John Anderson
The Video version of episode three.
27 Feb 2026
The Great escapes of Anna Maria Weems and Solomon Moseby
Join Erika as she tells the stories of Anna Maria Weems and Solomon Moseby. We give our heart felt Sympathy to the family of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Rest in Peace and know we continue the fight for freedom and civil rights! #Anna Maria Weems, #Solomon Moseby, # Rev. Jesse Jackson
16 Feb 2026
The Great escapes of Fredrick Douglass and John Anderson
Frederick Douglass was born a slave who learned to read and changed his world through spoken and written word. He escaped and even the President of the United states agreed with his Abolitionist presentation leading to the emancipation of slavery. John Anderson was a man who fought for his freedom killing a slave catcher in the process. He fled to Canada and was freed by British law. Both of these men helped to shape our world through their struggle. Please Join Miss Erika for more great escapes!
13 Feb 2026
The Great escapes of Anthony Burns and Hercules Posey Video
Join Erika as she tells you the stories of Anthony Burns and Hercules Posey! Anthony Escaped by informing minds, preaching the Gospel and changing the nation in the doing. Hercules was the Chef to the President of the United States and an unsung hero to food culture world wide.
9 Feb 2026
The Great escapes of Anthony Burns and Hercules Posey
Anthony Burns began life as a slave but won his freedom by giving back to his community who in turn gave him his freedom. Hercules Posey was Chef to President Washington, a famous cook to a nation who owes him his place among those honored for their service. Join Erika for more Great escapes!
1 Feb 2026
Great Escapes video episode 1
This is the video version of episode 1. Black history month series on the greatest escapes. The great escapes of Ellen & William Craft and Robert Smalls.
29 Jan 2026
The Great Escapes of Ellen & William Craft and Robert Smalls
This week Erika tells us about The Great Escapes of Ellen and William Craft and Robert Smalls.
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