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American Origin Stories: Black History (Un)told

Mar 25, 2020

When tracing your ancestry, it’s important to Know Your Genes  - to understand how DNA and physical features like complexion can shape your personal identity. On this episode of American Origin Stories, we will examine the very personal concept of racial identity through the lens of returning guest Sharee Meridith,...


Mar 18, 2020

Join us in this bonus episode as I read an essay on my visit to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. To see American history and black people's trials and triumphs so beautifully and wholly displayed, was nothing short of magic. I was inspired by the galleries, and honored to take the journey into...


Mar 18, 2020

Join us for a bonus episode where Chris Baskett reads his personal essay, "What Are You?" The piece examines his evolving understanding of race, identity, and more! The article was original published on AmericanOriginStories.com. 


Mar 11, 2020

There are many ways to explore our ancestry - one modern option is DNA. Race may not be scientific but technology now allows us to explore our identity through genes using direct to consumer genetic testing. Join us as Chris and I continue to explore our origin stories through DNA and the ways in which the results...


Mar 2, 2020

Join us in the follow-up episode as we apply Jobie Hill's historical preservation of slave houses to her work at Monitcello - Thomas Jefferson's primary slave plantation. We discuss his complete legacy, the life of slaves on the plantation, and the impact of his split descendency with his wife Martha, and enslaved Sally...