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African American Tales Episodes

These stories have African/Black American as the main character. And are told from their view point.
Malinda and the Devil
Oct. 5, 2020

Malinda and the Devil

Today we meet a little girl named Malinda on the road home.

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The Burning Barn
Sept. 28, 2020

The Burning Barn

Today we head to the american south for another Ol' John Tale.

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Ol' Boo Hag
Sept. 5, 2020

Ol' Boo Hag

Today's story comes from the Gullah Region and is about a character we all know well.

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The People Could Fly
Aug. 31, 2020

The People Could Fly

Today we have a story about enslaved peoples from the Gullah people.

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CatskinElla
Aug. 23, 2020

CatskinElla

Today we dive into a fairy-tale that is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

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The Mermaid
Aug. 14, 2020

The Mermaid

Today we have a story based on true events from South Carolina on 7/3/1867.

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Annie Christmas
Aug. 3, 2020

Annie Christmas

Today we explore a legendary woman that grew out of the town of New Orleans.

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The Owl Women
June 15, 2020

The Owl Women

Today we have a tale about how and why we have owls.

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How Women Got the Power
June 1, 2020

How Women Got the Power

How Women Got the Power is a mythological tale based in the American South.

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