History in the time it takes to enjoy your morning coffee. Join me, Alycia, for quick stories about U.S History. linktr.ee/civicsandcoffee
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Peeps. I am being defiant about this whole end of Twitter thing. But. In the (likely) event I am being too naive, know I adore each & every one of you. My linktr.ee is in my bio so you know where else to find me. Please share where I can continue to follow you. 💗
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Hey peeps, you may have noticed I’ve been quiet here. I hung on as long as I could, but have decided to vacate this app. Engagement is down & my feed is filled with bots & suggestions instead of posts from those I follow. You can find me on other social spaces. Link in bio. 💗
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16 Nov 2024
Join me this week as I dive into how Black Americans entered the political arena in the years immediately after the Civil War.
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In this episode, I discuss the history of Union Leagues, Black Codes, & what role the Ku Klux Klan played in diminishing African American political participation.
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9 Nov 2024
Robert Smalls was one of millions of Black American born into slavery in 1839. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Smalls embarked on one of the most daring escapes imaginable by commandeering a confederate transport ship.
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Join me this week as I dive into the life of Robert Smalls.
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7 Nov 2024
In 1962, former First Lady and humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt shared her thoughts on what patriotism looked like. Writing in the middle of the Cold War, Roosevelt reminded everyone true patriotism meant looking for each other, not tearing each other down.
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5 Nov 2024
Today is voting day in the United States. In this month’s newsletter, I talk about Civil Rights Icon John Lewis and why your voice - your vote - matters. Read it here:
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5 Nov 2024
It's election day in the US! For our American followers, if you haven't yet, go vote! As I discussed with @CivicsPod, divisive elections are nothing new, and one of our best presidents emerged from the 1860 contest. #history #POTUS #Lincoln #ElectionDay presidenciespodcast.com/s011…
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4 Nov 2024
New Episode! "The History of the Electoral College"
At the end of August 1787, after three long months of debate and deliberation, the Constitutional Convention had neared the end of its work. They …
With @CarolynDupont1
Player links & show notes: unsunghistorypodcast.com/Ele…
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Born in 1860, Salter was actually elected as the result of a joke. Men placed her name on the ballot in hopes that the loss would be so overwhelming it would discourage them from future political participation.
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She won thanks to the organizing of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union who shifted from their preferred candidate to Salter.
She served one year and was paid $1 for her service. She died in either 1960 or 1961 at the age of 100.
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Patsy Mink was a member of the U.S House of Representatives, representing the state of Hawaii.
Born in 1927, Mink became the first woman of color elected to the House and in 1972 became the first Asian American to run for president.
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She helped pass the Women’s Educational Equity Act in 1974 which promoted gender equality in schools.
She passed away in 2002.
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Joining me this week is Dr. Donna Nichol to discuss her latest book Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action.
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Her work traces this life & legacy of the first Black woman to serve on the California State University Board of Trustees, Dr. Claudia Hampton.
Learn about Dr. Hampton & how her work left tangible impacts for California students. Tune in here:
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2 Nov 2024
Today is National Author’s Day! A huge shoutout to all my friends whose books are out or will be presently introduced to the world—great job! @Cgzinsou @HayleyHasik @CivicsPod @dr_tgpeterson @essbeecastro @TheSpyTheState @SMH_Historians @aupresses @kansasjoyce
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Belva Lockwood was a lawyer, politician, and activist who fought for women’s rights, including the suffrage movement.
Born in 1830, Lockwood became the first woman to be admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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She also ran for president twice and was the first woman to appear on an official ballot. She passed away in 1917, before women had widespread access to the ballot box.
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John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts. On August 8, 2024, we visited Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts purchased by John and Abigail in 1787.
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Go ahead and sign up for my dear pal’s new substack. Ethan is an Americanist who specializes in the early American republic. I can’t wait to see what stories he’ll share!
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