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In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Ms. Jeannine Cook to discuss her journey from street vendor to brick n' mortar business woman and the power of literacy to transform a city. The conversation is engaging, insightful and inspiring. The Philadelphia Citizen rated Jeannine as one of the city’s most dynamic change-makers. If you want to hear a story of resilience and the power of education and community-this is an episode that you do not want to miss. You can catch Jeannine at one of her two shops working to build bridges and relationships. Learn more about her businesses here: https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a39186848/jeannine-cook-harrietts-bookshop/ https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/harrietts-bookshop-fishtown-twitter-20220818.html https://twitter.com/IdasBooks https://www.womansworld.com/posts/entertainment/idas-bookshop-in-collingswood --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lucas Morel to discuss his persuasive work of intellectual history. Morel argues that the most important influence on Abraham Lincoln’s political thought and practice was what he learned from the leading figures of and documents from the birth of the United States. In this discussion Morel and Isra-Ul  discuss how Lincoln can be understood through an examination of the American founding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Battalora to discuss her research on the origins of racially-based hierarchies in America, starting with the first Virginia Colony. This is a DEEP DIVE into the origin of race in the American colonies and how "catch-all" terms were invented in order to separate and discriminate privilege access among residents of the early colonies. Dr. Battalora ties today's racial classification of "white" to the aftermath of Bacon's rebellion and shows through the development of colonial law how this was done in order to create and maintain division between Africans, Europeans and the Indigenous. This show is over one hour but it will be worth every listening moment. This may be one of the most important and intriguing conversations about racial classifications of the new year! Dr. Battalora's book-Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today can be purchased with a special discount for Leading By History listeners by using this code -> ADC23 for Routledge Press. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this long awaited episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a chat with Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi. In this dialogue there is a discussion of Dr. Gandhi's book (read free here-> Archipelago of Resettlement Vietnamese Refugee Settlers and Decolonization across Guam and Israel-Palestine - PROMO 13W0801 in discount coupon when ordering from University of California Press) and the idea of displacement and unjust dispossession of lands and refugee settler conditions. This is a heavy topic and one that has not been addressed in many forums. Though these ideas are dense and need unpacking, this short episode takes the listener on a journey to understand how resettlement and forced immigration has impacted more indigenous peoples that are commonly known or considered. Welcome back to Leading By History...we are excited that you are here! https://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520379657 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks by phone with 52 Blocks Farisi (instructor) Daniel Marks. This is a rare interview as Farisi Marks does not regularly communicate with outside media about this art. Having its roots centuries old Africa, this indigenous warrior art was adapted for inner-city survival. Making its modern home in Brooklyn, New York, this form of fighting is a blend of traditional boxing cadence, footwork and movement with a high powered methodology of blocking and parrying which some have called "Dirty Boxing". This implies that the fighting style could not be used in the traditional boxing ring in its fullness but was practical and effective for self-defense on the mean streets of New York. From New York, this style traveled to places like Philadelphia, Chicago and even California. Known by various names (i.e. Stato, Jailhouse Rock) this fighting art is unique to African Americans of the diaspora and is held dear by those who have been privileged to learn its moves. This conversation is not erudite but practical, real and respectable. If you are excited to learn more - tune in now! Learn more about Farisi Daniel here: https://m.youtube.com/user/FarisiDaniel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

This is a brief introduction to our series on Indigenous Warrior Arts. In this series we will speak with three teachers and masters of their specific art and hear about how they started, their personal philosophies and how we, as the audience, can draw knowledge and understanding from their respective practices. You don't have to be a Bruce Lee fan to enjoy this! Let's get started! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Vince Bantu to discuss his research into ancient African Christian liturgical languages and his perspectives on Christianity for African Americans today. While LBH is not a religious podcast, this show seeks to transcend dogmatic religious views in favor of discovering a rich African religious culture steeped in some of the earliest forms of Christianity. This episode shows the reach of Africana and its all encompassing presence even into the field of theology. You don't have to be religious to enjoy this episode - just inquisitive enough to understand the relevance of such a conversation. Are you ready? Click the listen button now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this discussion, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles to discuss the process and products of history and the development and defense of New World settlements by Black people who "undermined slavery, and championed freedom throughout the hemisphere". While conventional history tends to reduce the roles of African Americans to antebellum slavery and the civil rights movement - the truth is that African people were forerunners of American founding (all three Americas) long before the English and other European migrants. Black people were omnipresent in the founding and advancement of the Americas, in every facet of American history as explorers, conquistadores, settlers, soldiers, sailors, servants, slaves, rebels, leaders, lawyers, litigants, laborers, artisans, artists, activists, translators, teachers, doctors, nurses, inventors, investors, merchants, mathematicians, scientists, scholars, engineers, entrepreneurs, and generals! Tune in NOW to find out the information that you've been missing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Gibor Basri to discuss AstroPhysics, Religion and the Universe. The discussion is candid, intriguing and notable. From discussing the beginning of the universe and the creation of the moon to the Nation of Islam and the Dogon of Mali, this conversation is chock-full of interesting niche musings. It is the duty of every person to learn and grow their potential and this conversation is one worth listening to for that purpose. Dr. Basri is of Iraqi Jewish and Jamaican descent and is one of very few people of color in his field. Learn more about his journey and what keeps him inspired as you test the boundaries of your celestial knowledge. Come join us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of Leading By History, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Hemp farmer and co-owner of Virginia Hemp Commodities. Bill speaks with Ma'asehyahu about his work with Hemp and explains the difference between this plant and the often confused Cannabis Sativa. From daily uses of Hemp fibers to medicinal properties in the plant, this conversation enlightens those looking to understand this special plant. It is important to understand its proper use and improper use and how the current legalization of private use of Cannabis has confused the conversation for some. Tune in and be informed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this long anticipated new season of LBH, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul kicks off the new season with Mo Peach from #WhatWeWatch to discuss the purpose and power of movie review and reflection. In the first half of the show they tackle heavy content like ethnocentrism and marginalization in film. In the second half of the show they show clips from their Top 4 favorite films while walking the audience through critiques and reflections which support self-awareness and the assessing of the human condition. This is a great, fun show which is just deep enough to expand your thinking and fun enough to keep you tuned in. Don't miss this premiere episode of season 4! Tune in now!  Public Domain Movie Reference Clip Credits: Movie 1: The Matrix (1999); Warner Bros; The Wachowskis Movie 2: Malcolm X (1992); 40 Acres & a Mule Filmworks; Spike Lee Movie 3: One Night In Miami (2020); Amazon Studios/ABKCO/Snoot Ent.; Regina King Movie 4: Django Unchained (2012); Weinstein Co./Columbia Pictures; Quentin Tarantino --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this final episode of Season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul retraces the steps of season 3 and prepares the listener for SEASON 4! There has been a lot going on this year and we have been able to make history with some of our most recent episodes. Be sure to go back and listen to any episodes you missed by listening to the episode numbers and descriptions. We are excited for you and thank you for your support as we enter our 4th season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with public historian and Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation - Christy Coleman. The discussion is centered in Living History and the complicated role that historical reenactments play in historical education. Should classroom simulations address the historical realities of slavery and racism or should it be left "to the professionals" (in that space)? What exactly is a historical reenactment and how does this work translate into a K-12 classroom? If you are looking to find understanding and clarity on the "Dos and Don'ts" of reenactments and simulations - this is the show you need to access. Pull out your smart device and take notes because this will provide just the insight you need. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this new episode, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a conversation with an intriguing and important man - Rabbi Capers Funnye. Not only is he First Lady Michelle Obama's first cousin but also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Chicago's oldest extant synagogue (Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation). The history of African American Jews in Chicago and throughout the United States is a history of rejection, commitment, perseverance, and determination. In this discussion we learn about the trials and successes of African American Jews in Chicago since the early 1900s and how the struggle for religious equality has been ongoing around the globe for Jews of African descent. From the oldest Black synagogue in Chicago to the first woman rabbi to be ordained by the Israelite Board of Rabbis, Inc., this is a story...a  history that you must not miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this brief episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul does a "Check in" with Deijha Gordon who was with us on Season 3 Ep. 5. If you want to find out what Deijha has been doing since she set up shop in Ghana, this episode will bring you up to speed. From Egypt to Tanzania, Deijha recounts her visits, her challenges and her aspirations. Come along for the journey! *To support Deijha in her business and travels, send a Cash App donation directly to $DeijhaGordon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Professor Cyndi Parker about the power and purpose of geography for unravelling historical mysteries and disputes. Were the Egyptians white Europeans? Is Egypt in Africa or the Middle East?  How can we know the location of ancient events? Is religion developed within a geographical context? These questions and others like them will be points of interest within this dialogue. If you never thought that "mapping" your way through the world was important then this is the episode that you want to tune in to! As we continue to produce quality content, we look forward to your feedback. Thank you for supporting the Leading By History podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul delves deep into the work of Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson to discuss enslavement era constructs of race and beauty in the Atlantic world. We can't say enough about this discussion. The host made a decision to forgo a commercial break in this episode in order to maximize the time with the guest. If you are looking for a conversation about ideas of gender, sexuality and racism based in the concrete world of slavery - this is the episode. Welcome back to Leading By History! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode we speak with Latin Americanist and transatlantic slavery scholar Dr. Mary Hicks about the history of free and enslaved people of African descent in Brazil. This discussion dives deeply into the perceived reality of African people in Brazil and their unique journey to preserve their Africanness and their identities while carving out meta-realities of freedom and liberation in a racially oppressive and colonialistic environment. From African mariners and traders to enslaved Africans in the South American continent, we discuss the complicated histories and ideas of the Portuguese imperial project. The history is complicated - morally and ethically and can be a bit messy but is without question enlightening and ultimately inspiring! Come along for this mental journey into the past with Leading By History!  Historical Images related to the discussion: http://www.slaveryimages.org/s/slaveryimages/item/752 http://www.slaveryimages.org/s/slaveryimages/item/2121 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with educational journalist Jill Barshay to dig into some of her recent articles and the state of bias in K-12 classrooms. This discussion is one that will show the importance of anti-racist and anti-bias education and how even our most vulnerable students (those in K-2 education) can be in danger when teachers are not trained in culturally responsible approaches to instruction. If you want to make a change in our current state of education - start with this episode and chart a plan for change where you can make the biggest impact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support

In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Dr. Tiffany Florvil about the work of Black women in the cause of Black liberation in Germany. Many may not be familiar with the history of the Black struggle in Germany and this discussion will surely center this history in this episode. You can read more about Dr. Florvil's research in her book Mobilizing Black Germany. This is a thoughtful, transparent, eye-opening episode for us all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadingbyhistory/support