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Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we are going back to the night of May 16 and into the early morning of May 17, 1967 on the campus of Texas Southern University, a historically Black university located in Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood.  The 1960s saw the United States rocked by nationwide protests demanding social, political, and economic equality for marginalized communities, most notably for African American voting rights and the end of Jim Crow segregation. While mainstream organizations like SCLC and SNCC grabbed national headlines, smaller local grassroots movements emerged as powerful countermeasures to state sanctioned violence and oppression. In the days and hours prior to the police riot, large groups of Texas Southern University students and residents of Houston’s predominately African American Third Ward rallied against abysmal living conditions and city neglect. While highly effective at stoking public outrage and unifying civil rights groups across the city, the campaign provided city officials with an excuse to retaliate against TSU’s student organizers. Beginning at approximately 11pm on May 16, 1967, the Houston Police Department launched a shockingly violent military style operation during which they arrested 489 students and bombarded a student dormitory with between 3-5,000 bullets. When the smoke cleared, one officer lay dead and multiple students and officers were wounded. What led to this severe escalation? Who was responsible for the death of Officer Louis Kuba? In this episode we will address these questions and unpack the events of the night through the personal experiences of those present.  Music Credits  Intro/Outro Music:  “[FREE] Houston Texas Type Beat 2024 ‘Cold Blooded’” Artist: Rewind Era Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5WIvSxgzkc&list=RDG5WIvSxgzkc&start_radio=1  To Learn More/Resources: The Houston Public Library: https://houstonlibrary.org/aahrc The Houston Public Library Digital Archives: https://houstonlibrary.org/digital-archives  To learn more about the history of Texas Southern University: https://tsu.edu/about/history.php  To learn more about The Houston Post now The Houston Chronicle newspaper: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/

Hello! Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our debate on whether or not the Irish had to "become" white in America. Our conversation focuses on the historical formation of whiteness during the 19th century, and touches on what it means to be "American." God Bless!

Welcome back to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our discussion on race, whiteness, and the assimilation of immigrant groups. Irish Catholics are among the oldest and most respected of America's many European immigrant communities. However, upon arrival, they were widely despised, and at times suffered extreme discrimination. We will outline two major positions in the debate on Irish whiteness and explain the reasons for such divergent opinions. Enjoy!!

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast!! We are back after a long layoff. This short episode is an introduction to a series entitled "Shades of White" in which we will discuss historical whiteness and the process of immigrant assimilation in America from the 18th to the 21st century. Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese, Japanese, Syrian, and Mexican communities will play central roles in our discussions on whiteness, that is, what it means to be "white" in America. Tune in!!

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In the wake of the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, we would like to explore political violence in American politics. Starting with Presidential assassinations and attempts, we will discuss how sharply polarized societies can be torn apart by diabolical men with murderous intent.   Sources 1. Millard, Candice. "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President." 2. history.com 3. The Associated Press 4.The Library of Congress   Social Media: IG @apeacademypodcast or @a.p.e.historypod  TikTok @apeacademy

Welcome to the podcast. The murder of ethnic Mexicans on a long the Texas-Mexico border is no a current phenomena. The violence inflicted on the Mexican population of the region contributed to the reputation of the 1910s as the bloodiest decade of racial and ethnic violence in the United States during the 20th century.   Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod TikTok: @apeacademypod Sources: 1. Villanueva Jr. Nicholas. "The Lynching of Mexicans in the Texas Borderlands." 2. Martinez, Monica. "The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas." 3. National Endowment for the Humanities

Welcome to the podcast! On this episode we unpack the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in July of 2021. We discuss the consequences, motivations, and multiple failings that led to the trajic event. Enjoy! Music: FreeBeats.IO Sources: 1. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Haiti's criminal markets: Mapping trends in firearms and drug trafficking." (2023) 2. NBC News 3. CBS News 4. BBC News

This is a brief preview of our next episode! In the full episode we will dive into the conspiracy that lead to the brutal murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Most experts believe that the assassination of the Haitian president contributed to the current humanitarian crisis. Tune in!

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy! On this current event episode we discuss the chaos unfolding in the Caribbean nation of Haiti and examine the vicious gangs who have seized power and murdered thousands.  Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast and @a.p.e.historypod Sources: 1.cnn.com 2. Encyclopedia Britannica  3.foreignpolicy.com 4.Firstpost 5. NBC News

Welcome to the podcast!!! This episode is based on the writings of James Roberts an enslaved man who fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Mr. Roberts fought on the front lines beside future President Andrew Jackson in a heroic defense of New Orleans. Enjoy!  Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod Tik Tok: @apeacademypod Sources 1. The New Orleans Tribune 2. American Battlefield Trust 3. Roberts, James. The Narrative of James Roberts, a Soldier Under Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary War, and Under Gen. Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, in the War of 1812:"A Battle Which Cost Me a Limb, Some Blood, and Almost my Life."

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we continue our history of African American service members in combat from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The War of 1812 proved to be a critical moment in the development of America into a global superpower. Once again, African Americans proved themselves as both patriotic and courageous on the field of battle and on the high seas. Enjoy! Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast (host) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast) TikTok: @apeacademypod Sources: 1.Lord, Walter. The Dawn's Early Light: The War of 1812 and the Battle that Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write the Star-Spangled Banner. 2. Utt, Ronald. Ships of Oak, Guns of Iron: The War of 1812 and the Forging of the American Navy. 3. Office of the historian- United States Department of State

Welcome to the podcast. In this episode we finish up our discussion of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution. Enjoy! Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast (personal site) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast) Tik Tok @apeacademypod Sources 1. Museum of the American Revolution 2. Neil, William Cooper. The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution 3. Wiencek, Henry. An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America.  4

Welcome to the podcast. In this bonus episode we are sharing the stories of three African American infantrymen of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Their resilience, fighting spirit, and patriotism reflected the black soldier's commitment to the lofty ideals of the American Revolution. Enjoy!! Music: FreeBeats.IO (Youtube) IG @apeacademypodcast (host profile) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast profile). Tik Tok: @apeacademypodcast Sources: -National Park Service -Museum of the American Revolution

Welcome to the podcast! This is the first episode in a two part series celebrating the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, also known as the "Black Regiment", of General George Washington's Continental Army. These men embodied the ideals of the American Revolution and fought bravely in multiple major battles throughout the war. Thank you for your support!  Music: Freebeats.IO IG: @apeacademy podcast (personal) & a.p.e.historypod (NEW podcast profile) TikTok: @apeacademy Sources: -Museum of the American Revolution -Geake, Robert. From Slave to Soldier: The First Rhode Island Regiments in the American Revolution -AmericanRevolution.org -History.com -National Park Service, "African Descended Soldiers at Ft. Schuyler & in the Mohawk Valley."

Happy Black History month!! This year, we will trace the prestigious combat service record of the African American soldier from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. These selfless men and women fought and often died for America despite facing vicious racism and discrimination on the home front.  Music: FreeBeats.IO IG: @apeacademypodcast Tik Tok: @apeacademy