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The Washington Bee: "Stings for Our Enemies. Honey for Our Friends."

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 01:01:00

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! Starring Jonquilyn Hill.

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Stay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessy
Connect with the show on TikTok at @ourancestorsweremessy
Learn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.com
Listen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy
For more information about Black Storytelling Week visit https://www.blackstorytellingweek.com

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"Honey for Our Friends, Stings for Enemies": William Calvin Chase and "The Washington Bee." 1882-1921
The Political Work of Leisure: Class, Recreation, and African American Commemoration at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 1881-1931
Our Kind of People by Lawrence Otis Graham
Check out The Washington Bee digitized and stored at The Library of Congress.
As promised, the recipe for the Dick Francis Special. Enjoy! https://imbibemagazine.com/dick-francis-special

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Introducing Our Ancestors Were Messy

Season 1

Saturday, January 25, 2025 • Duration 02:52

Our Ancestors Were Messy is a show about our ancestors and all their drama! Host Nichole Hill and her guests sift through the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines in historical Black newspapers.

Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com
Stay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessy
Learn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.com
Listen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy

The Creative Team

Adriana Ambriz, Executive Producer
Chioke I'Anson, Research Producer
Martina Abrahams Ilunga, Story Editor
Shonte Hill, Script Editor
Helena de Groot, Sound Designer
John DeLore, Sound Designer
Pat Mesiti-Miller, Sound Designer
Kyle Murdock, Sound Designer
Aseloka Smith, Show Art

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Zora Neale Hurston + Langston Hughes: Best Friends Forever

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 55:03

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. Starring Alicia Walters.

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Zora and Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston
In Search of Zora Neale Hurston by Alice Walker
The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance by Veronica Chambers and Michelle May-Curry
The Complex Literary Friendship Between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston by Yuval Taylor

Coming Soon: Zora + Langston (Mar. 26)

Season 1

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 • Duration 05:40

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 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

To stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram

THE A-TEAM
The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
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)

BONUS STORY

To access the bonus story check out this article: Black history emerges from 1897 time capsule.

Episodes release bi-weekly.

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A Love Story For The Ages!

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 • Duration 50:02

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. Starring Zakiya Gibbons and Emmanuel Dzotsi.

Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com
Stay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessy
Follow the show on TikTok at @ourancestorsweremessy
Learn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.com
Listen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy

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

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Coming Soon: A Love Story for the Ages (Mar. 12)

Season 1

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 • Duration 04:49

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, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com

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

To stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram

THE A-TEAM
The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
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.

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Oscar Micheaux: The Family Feud That Launched Black Hollywood

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 01:11:38

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. Starring Dr. Ray Christian.

Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com
Stay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessy
Follow the show on TikTok at @ourancestorsweremessy
Learn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.com
Listen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy

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Coming Soon: Oscar Micheaux (Feb. 26)

Season 1

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • Duration 02:38

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, check out https://ourancestorsweremessy.com

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

To stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram

THE A-TEAM
The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (https://www.nicholelhill.com/)
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
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.

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Coming Soon: Zora vs. Langston (Apr. 9)

Season 1

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 • Duration 05:12

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

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

To stay in touch email ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com or follow the show @ourancestorsweremessy on Instagram

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Zora Neale Hurston vs. Langston Hughes: The Pleasures & Perils of Working With Friends

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 01:08:23

Correction: An earlier version of this story cited events as having happened in 1970 that occured throughout that decade.

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. Starring Alicia Walters.

Support this independent production and access bonus content at https://ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com
Stay in touch at ouranestorsweremessy@gmail.com
Follow the show on Instagram at @ourancestorsweremessy
Follow the show on TikTok @ourancestorsweremessy
Learn more about the show at https://ourancestorsweremessy.com
Listen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurAncestorsWereMessy

SOURCES

Zora and Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston
In Search of Zora Neale Hurston by Alice Walker
The Complex Literary Friendship Between Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston by Yuval Taylor
Check out The Interstate Tattler digitized and stored by the New York Public Libraries

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