Our Ancestors Were Messy

Zora Neale Huston and Langston Hughes finally set to work writing their play but outside influences and crossed wires spell trouble for this historic pair.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/ . 

Check out The Interstate Tattler digitized and stored by the New York Public Libraries. Read the archives at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/). 
This week's guest is Alicia Walters 
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Kyle Murdock (@kcreatesaudio)
Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)
Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)
Story Editing by Shonte Hill 
Show art by Aseloka Smith (@naturallyherown) 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

Host Nichole Hill shares how listeners can support the show and a sneak peek at next week's episode.

• To access bonus content and support this independent production visit Our Ancestors Were Messy.Supercast.com.
• Follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram.
• To learn more about the show and keep in touch, visit Our Ancestors Were Messy.com
• Send your messy family story to [email protected].

It's the summer of 1927 and Zora Neale Huston and Langston Hughes are driving across the South searching for folklore, swapping stories, and enjoying being the newfound stars of the Harlem Renaissance.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/ . 

Check out The Chicago Defender digitized and stored at The Library of Congress. Read the archives at The Chicago Defender Archives.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/). 
This week's guest is Alicia Walters 
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Kyle Murdock (@kcreatesaudio)
Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)
Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)
Story Editing by Shonte Hill 
Show art by Aseloka Smith (@naturallyherown) 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

Host Nichole Hill shares a research tip, updates for the Household aka the donor community, where to find bonus material, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.

• To access bonus content and support this independent production visit Our Ancestors Were Messy.Supercast.com. 
• To access the bonus story check out this article: Black history emerges from 1897 time capsule.
• Follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram.
• To learn more about the show and keep in touch, visit Our Ancestors Were Messy.com
• Send your listener mail to [email protected].

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

Nichole, Zakiya and Emmanuel read three drama-filled love stories from historic Black newspapers and select the one that they believe could stand the test of time.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com

Support the reporting done by the legendary Oklahoma Eagle still in print today! Check out The Colorado Statesman, archived at the Library of Congress.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (@nicholewthanh). 
This week's guests are Emmanuel Dzotsi (@newsmanual_), check him out on This American Life  and Zakiya Gibbons (@zak_sauce) check her out on Hang Up.
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Helena de Groot (https://www.helenadegroot.me/about)
Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)
Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)
Story Editing by Shonte Hill
Show Art by Aseloka Smith (https://www.instagram.com/naturallyherown/)
 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

Host Nichole Hill shares listener mail, an update for the Household aka the donor community, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. 

To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/. 

Follow @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram.

Send your listener mail to [email protected].

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

At the turn of the century, Oscar Micheaux - a dreamer from Smallville - makes his way to the big city searching for fame, fortune...and a change to his single status! What he finds is a wife he loves, a father-in-law he hates, and a path into Black history he could have never imagined.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/ . 

For more information about That Wasn't In My Textbook visit https://www.thatwasntinmytextbook.com/. Check out The Chicago Defender digitized and stored at The Library of Congress. Read the archives at The Chicago Defender Archives.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/). 
This week's guest is Dr. Ray Christian (@raychristian). Check him out on his podcast What's Ray Saying?
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Kyle Murdock (@kcreatesaudio)
Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)
Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)
Story Editing by Shonte Hill 
 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

Host Nichole Hill shares a programming note, a thank you, and a sneak peek at next week's episode.

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, visit https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/. Follow @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)Executive Producer A.A. HernandezSound design by Helena de Groot (https://www.helenadegroot.me/about)Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)Story Editing by Shonte Hill 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

A Victorian Era love triangle rocks the elites of DC and the Washington Bee newspaper is on the scene, thrilled to cover every scandalous detail! 

To learn more about the show and keep in touch, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com/. To access bonus content and support this independent production visit  https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com/ . 

For more information about Black Storytelling Week visit https://www.blackstorytellingweek.com/. Check out The Washington Bee  digitized and stored at The Library of Congress.

The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/). This week's guest is Jonquilyn Hill (@jonquilynhill)
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Helena de Groot (https://www.helenadegroot.me/about)
Story Producer Martina Abrahams Ilunga (@m_tina)
Research Producer Chioke I'Anson (https://www.chiokeianson.com/)
Story Editing by Shonte Hill 
 

As promised, the recipe for the Dick Francis Special. Enjoy! https://imbibemagazine.com/dick-francis-special/
 

Episodes release bi-weekly. 

New episodes air February 12th. For more info and to sign up for the newsletter visit ourancestorsweremessy.com.