Double Date with Americas Founders + Dr. Poetry on Spoken Word
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In our new series, Sally proposes a bookish Double Date by sharing two of her favorite books on a particular topic, starting with America\\u2019s founders. Taking a deep dive into the early years of U.S. history may not seem super sexy, but these books are engaging and offer insights your teachers might have missed in history class.
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Then, Niba takes a moment to sit down with Dr. Poetry. In the segment, Dr. Poetry performs spoken word and does a tribute to ancestors, both Black and her own ancestors. After the tribute, Niba asks Dr. Poetry about her creative process and what oral traditions mean to her.\\xa0
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Books mentioned by Sally:\\xa0
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe
Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts
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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
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Original music by @iam.onyxrose
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