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That Wasn't In My Textbook is our bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from that boring, bulky textbook. Tune in to the history class you never knew you ALWAYS wanted to take - because history is not only what happened in the past but also what's happening this very second.
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May 5, 2024
REWIND: Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It
<p>Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin' and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! </p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>What happened on this day in history</li><li>One of the most common misconceptions about this day</li><li>If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico</li><li>How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America</li></ul><p>Available now, where ever you listen to podcast. </p><p><strong>Where I get my info from:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo"><strong>Cinco De Mayo</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/05/05/720376183/the-real-history-of-cinco-de-mayo"><strong>The Real History of Cinco De Mayo</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/e18242db-a5eb-4194-b208-4b068db5f101/"><strong>The Real History of Cinco De Mayo</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow and Support</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/"><strong>website. </strong></a>Follow the podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk"><strong>Twitter </strong></a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/?modal=admin_todo_tour"><strong>Facebook </strong></a>and watch episodes on <a href="https://youtu.be/9AG4U4whcT8"><strong>Youtube a</strong></a>nd feel free to <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate"><strong>donate.</strong></a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/82f5e575-049e-4d3d-97c0-0b53ce4fd685/toyafromharlem.com"><strong>ToyaFromHarlem.com</strong></a>. Connect with Toya on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adjournteahouse/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/OtherGuysWill"><strong>Twitter,</strong></a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyafromharlem/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>STAY IN TOUCH:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/e18242db-a5eb-4194-b208-4b068db5f101/thatwasntinmytextbook.com"><strong>website</strong></a>.</li><li>Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/"><strong>Instagram,</strong></a><a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/"><strong> Facebook</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate"><strong>feel free to donate</strong></a>.</li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/news"><strong>podcast newsletter </strong></a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com"><strong>ToyaFromHarlem.com</strong></a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/"><strong> Instagram</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>buy her a coffee</strong></a>.</li></ul><p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS:</strong><br />Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).<br />Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound</p> <p><p><strong>STAY IN TOUCH:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="thatwasntinmytextbook.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate" target="_blank">feel free to donate</a>.</li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/news" target="_blank">podcast newsletter </a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com" target="_blank">ToyaFromHarlem.com</a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">buy her a coffee</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS:</strong><br>Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).<br>Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann<br>Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound</p></p>
April 15, 2024
REWIND: The Hidden History of Taxes: How Taxes Keep Black Folks from Stackin’ Paper + What Can Be Done About It with Tax Law Professor & Author Dorothy A. Brown
<p>Tax Day is creeping up on us! Ever wondered, why doesn’t anyone say Happy Tax Day? Cause doing taxes suck!</p><p>With tax day right around the corner you could be doing one of these three things;(1) chillin, cause you have your ish together and already submitted your taxes, (2) scrambling to get your ish together to just make it to the deadline by the skin of your teeth,Or (3) throwing up your hands, thinking,”fuck it” and buying yourself more time by submitting to get an extension until October.</p><p>No matter what position you’re in right now, it’s always good to know more about the tax system, how it works and more importantly, learn who benefits from tax policies and who suffers aka how it affects YOU. </p><p>Like did you know that Black people are 3 to 5 times more likely to get audited? Yep, tax policies are kinda racist, so let’s learn how the IRS, aka the Tax police, are keepin’ Black folks from building wealth.</p><p>In this episode of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, your favorite historian(me) along with bad-ass tax law professor, author, researcher and tax policy expert, Dorothy A. Brown will:</p><ul><li>Walk you through why we have taxes and how they work</li><li>Give you a brief overview on how taxes are apart of the creation of America</li><li>Draw the connection of how Black people were seen as property that needed to be taxed, and how this practice continued after the abolition of slavery</li><li>Learn different tax policies that continues to disadvantage Black people, like the mortgage deduction</li><li>Solutions that can help right the wrongs of the tax policy system so Black people are no disadvantaged</li></ul><p>Join me as we speak with Dorothy A. Brown, a law professor at Emory University, and top expert who sheds light on how the U.S. tax system unfairly disadvantages Black Americans by giving preferential treatment to wealthy White individuals through various policies.</p><p>Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!</p><p><strong>Stay in Touch:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our website. Follow the podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/"><strong>Instagram,</strong></a><a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/"><strong> Facebook</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate"><strong>feel free to donate</strong></a>.</li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com"><strong>ToyaFromHarlem.com</strong></a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/"><strong> Instagram</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>buy her a coffee</strong></a>.</li><li>To learn more about today's guest Dorothy A. Brown, check out her <a href="https://dorothyabrown.com/"><strong>website,</strong></a><a href="https://twitter.com/DorothyABrown"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whiteness-Wealth-System-Impoverishes-Americans/dp/0525577327/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=9780525577324&qid=1615919463&sr=8-1"><strong>book</strong></a>.</li></ul><p>The episode was researched and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (Toya From Harlem).</p> <p><p><strong>STAY IN TOUCH:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="thatwasntinmytextbook.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate" target="_blank">feel free to donate</a>.</li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/news" target="_blank">podcast newsletter </a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com" target="_blank">ToyaFromHarlem.com</a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">buy her a coffee</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS:</strong><br>Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).<br>Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann<br>Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound</p></p>
April 10, 2024
REWIND: The 1st American Heroes: History of Black Cowboys with Historian and Host of Black Cowboys podcast Zaron Burnett
<p><strong>Did you know? Before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, a fact that highlights their integral role in shaping the American West.</strong></p><p><strong>In this captivating episode of "The Hidden History of Black Cowboys," we journey into the American West to uncover a piece of history that's often overlooked and that Hollywood tells us is white. With our special guest, Zaron Burnett, a renowned writer, journalist, and the host of the acclaimed podcast "BLACK COWBOYS," you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The True American Cowboy:</strong> Discover the fascinating truth that before the Civil War, one in four cowboys was Black, reshaping our understanding of this iconic figure.</li><li><strong>Unveiling Hollywood Myths:</strong> Explore how Hollywood's portrayal of cowboys has perpetuated myths and stereotypes, and how this episode challenges those narratives.</li><li><strong>Invaluable Contributions:</strong> Learn about the often-unsung contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to the cattle industry, trailblazing horsemanship, and the cowboy way of life, proving them to be true American heroes.</li><li><strong>Zaron Burnett's Insights:</strong> Gain valuable insights from our guest, Zaron Burnett, as he shares his deep knowledge of the Black West and its hidden history.</li><li><strong>Intersections of Race and History:</strong> Explore the intersections of race, class, politics, and underlying power dynamics within the context of the cowboy narrative.</li></ul><p><strong>Grab your headphones and join us as we ride through history with Zaron Burnett and unveil the remarkable legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the American West, celebrating them as true American heroes.</strong></p><p><strong>Streaming where ever you listen to podcast</strong></p><p><strong>Keep in touch:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/"><strong>website.</strong></a> Follow the podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/?modal=admin_todo_tour"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> and watch episodes on <a href="https://youtu.be/9AG4U4whcT8"><strong>Youtube a</strong></a>nd feel free to <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate"><strong>donate.</strong></a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/82f5e575-049e-4d3d-97c0-0b53ce4fd685/toyafromharlem.com"><strong>ToyaFromHarlem.com</strong></a>. Connect with Toya on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adjournteahouse/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/OtherGuysWill"><strong>Twitter,</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toyafromharlem/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li>To learn more about today's podcast guest Zaron Burnett III. Connect with Zaron by listening to his <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-cowboys/id1552923641"><strong>Black Cowboys podcast</strong></a>, Instagram, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridiculous-crime/id1608230191"><strong>his true crime podcast</strong></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Zaron3"><strong>Twitter (X), </strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/black-cowboys-busting-one-of-americas-defining-myths"><strong>https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/black-cowboys-busting-one-of-americas-defining-myths</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/"><strong>https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.shondaland.com/live/travel-food/a39455814/exploring-the-hidden-history-of-black-cowboys-and-cowgirls/"><strong>https://www.shondaland.com/live/travel-food/a39455814/exploring-the-hidden-history-of-black-cowboys-and-cowgirls/</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/feb/21/one-in-four-cowboys-were-black-the-yee-haw-agendas-founder-on-the-politics-of-cowboy-style"><strong>https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/feb/21/one-in-four-cowboys-were-black-the-yee-haw-agendas-founder-on-the-politics-of-cowboy-style</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/"><strong>https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/"><strong>https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/black-on-the-range-african-american-cowboys-of-the-19th-century/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%201,nature%20of%20the%20Western%20Frontier"><strong>https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/black-on-the-range-african-american-cowboys-of-the-19th-century/#:~:text=Did%20you%20know%20that%201,nature%20of%20the%20Western%20Frontier</strong></a>.</li><li><a href="https://gen.medium.com/unpacking-the-complicated-history-of-the-black-cowboy-4689087a5d0c"><strong>https://gen.medium.com/unpacking-the-complicated-history-of-the-black-cowboy-4689087a5d0c</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/"><strong>https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>STAY IN TOUCH:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/e8b072ca-7d26-4a34-ac35-0d9e9966b1de/thatwasntinmytextbook.com"><strong>website</strong></a>.</li><li>Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/"><strong>Instagram,</strong></a><a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/"><strong> Facebook</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate"><strong>feel free to donate</strong></a>.</li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/news"><strong>podcast newsletter </strong></a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com"><strong>ToyaFromHarlem.com</strong></a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/"><strong> Instagram</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem"><strong>buy her a coffee</strong></a>.</li></ul> <p><p><strong>STAY IN TOUCH:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="thatwasntinmytextbook.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Follow and tag @thatwasntinmytextbook on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatwasntinmytextbook/" target="_blank">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wasntinmytxtbk" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThatWasntInMyTextbook/" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/donate" target="_blank">feel free to donate</a>.</li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/news" target="_blank">podcast newsletter </a></li><li>To learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/b7a79d38-e3fb-49b1-a154-c9314cc062f5/shows/d782ac50-d3a2-4e97-8254-6297cac39cac/episodes/18722b55-ab2a-44c8-9bcb-b89edf31fec9/www.toyafromharlem.com" target="_blank">ToyaFromHarlem.com</a>. Connect with Toya on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toyafromharlem/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/toyafromharlem" target="_blank">buy her a coffee</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>EPISODE CREDITS:</strong><br>Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).<br>Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann<br>Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound</p></p>
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