Phyllis Wheatley Gets A Fan Letter–February 28, 1776
Phyllis Wheatley was an 18th century poet who was born in West Africa and sold into slavery as a small child, living with the Wheatley Family in Boston.
Phyllis wrote a book of poems which was published in 1773, after which she was emancipated. This makes her the first African-American au…
Episode 85 Black History Month News You Can Use :)
This episode introduces listeners to the rich history of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History), shedding light on its founding vision and the pivotal role it played in the establishment of Black History Month in 1976 a time when the cultural contributions of Africa…
The musical legacy of the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
In April of 2025, a new Indiana state historical marker was placed in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood honoring the history of the Phillis Wheatley YWCA. During the era of segregation, it was a crucial institution for Black women in Indianapolis, providing a safe space for community, education, and …
The Power of Place: Phyllis Wheatley’s Legacy in North Minneapolis
This episode of our mini-series Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact features a special conversation with Bryan Tyner, CEO of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, reflecting on Juneteenth, the Center’s 102-year legacy, and how it cultivates freedom, resilience, and opportunity for Black identity in No…
The Hidden History Every Black American Needs to Read
From Phyllis Wheatley to today's journalists, filmmakers and podcasters, Black media makers have played a critical role in shaping America's story. In this conversation with AURN News, Sarah J. Jackson discusses her new book, A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push Ameri…
America 250 & The Ladies That Dug Musket Balls Out of Their Legs With Sewing Needles
This is really the only podcast episode about America 250 you need to listen to this year.
We're talking all about America, this totally weird wonderful place we're living in (that, much like a family, is kinda effed up but we are nevertheless tied to in wonder, frustration, appreciation, and code…
Independence Day: Shaping New Perspective
In this episode of Therapy is Life, the hosts connect America’s Revolution to mental health, arguing that perspective shapes freedom, behavior, and wellbeing. They discuss how core beliefs are influenced by family, community, and nation, and highlight lesser-known historical influences on American …
An AI Witch Hunt Summer Reading and Current Reads
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Welcome back to Season 4! In this first episode back, Lashawn discusses the impact of AI on the book industry, especially on Black authors, shares her summer reading list, and reviews recent books she loved.
Books Mentioned in this Episode
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and…
What the Seasons Can Teach Us About Work, Rest, and Raising Children with Kerry Hasler-Brooks
What if a flourishing family life depends less on doing more and more on recovering rhythms of work, rest, attention, and belonging? Christine Perrin talks with Dr. Kerry Hasler-Brooks about the life she and her family have built on a small Pennsylvania farm, where agricultural seasons make limits,…
Story of Writing October 18, 2026
Herman Melville publishes "The Whale" in London, Phyllis Wheatley is freed and becomes the first Black author to publish poetry in the US.
Born on this day: Isabelle Meyers-Briggs, Martha Burk, Ntozake Shange, Wendy Wasserstein, and Terry McMillan - with a reading from McMillan's essay on writing.
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