WSV’s Aundrea Sayrie writes about Aviator Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman, the first Black female pilot in U.S. History.
Black History Month
WSV’s Aundrea Sayrie writes about the man behind the March on Washington, Civil Rights icon Bayard Rustin. This event and plenty more surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr.’s achievements fail to recognize his right-hand man. It was Rustin who had strategically organized the march in only eight weeks.
WSV’s Eddie Leboeuf writes about the “strength” and “incredible legacy” of Black American abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth.
WSV columnist Aundrea Sayrie details the background of Carter Godwin Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” as well as how the month-long celebration of Black contributions and achievement came to be.
“How to Black History Month” was originally recorded on February 26, 2019 and marked the first episode of The Unapologetics Podcast hosted by Malachi “A+scribe” Carter. Watershed Voice will rollout all nine episodes of Season 1 over the next nine weeks as well as any new episodes from Season 2. So tune in each Thursday for more from Malachi Carter.