Where African American History Is American History

Season 3

Feb. 14, 2024

Guion Bluford: The American Astronaut

This episode of the Black is America podcast tells the story of Guy Bluford, the first African American astronaut in space. We'll explore his early life and inspirations, his path to NASA, the historical significance of his achievement, and his spaceflights.

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Feb. 29, 2024

Ann Lowe: An American Original

This episode explores the life and career of Anne Lowe, a pioneering African American fashion designer who dressed high society elites in the early to mid 20th century. We learn about her early life in Alabama, training in New York, moving to Harlem...

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June 4, 2024

Alwyn C. Cashe: The American Sergeant

In this episode of Black is America podcast, delve into the inspiring story of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, a remarkable African-American hero of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Host Dominic Lawson narrates the gripping account of Cashe’s selfless...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Dad Mode in Combat: The Heroism of Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe

On October 17th, 2005, during his second tour in Iraq, Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe faced the unthinkable. A sandstorm forced his unit off aerial patrols and into Bradley Fighting Vehicles along a dangerous supply route n...

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Sept. 5, 2024

From Oviedo to the Black Seminoles

Before he became a celebrated American hero, Sergeant First Class Alwyn “Al” Cashe was a kid from Oviedo, Florida—the youngest of ten, raised on hard work, family values, and a fearless spirit. In this episode, we trace the e...

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