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Our Ancestors Were Messy podcast

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Our Ancestors Were Messy

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  Nichole Hill  

A recap of the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines and then history in pre-Civil Rights Era America. Host Nichole Hill takes her guests through the story of an ancestor in search of opportunity, adventure, love, and a way to beat Jim Crow. Along the way, these ancestors make messes that land them in the gossip columns of Black newspapers. Support this independent production by joining the donor community at: ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com Follow us on Instagram @ourancestorsweremessy @nicholewthanh

A recap of the gossip, scandals, and pop culture that made headlines and then history in pre-Civil Rights Era America. Host Nichole Hill takes her guests through the story of an ancestor in search of opportunity, adventure, love, and a way to beat Jim Crow. Along the way, these ancestors make messes that land them in the gossip columns of Black newspapers. Support this independent production by joining the donor community at: ourancestorsweremessy.supercast.com Follow us on Instagram @ourancestorsweremessy @nicholewthanh

 

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#16

The Lonesome Hearts Column with NPR’s Code Switch (plus an announcement!)

Was dating any easier in the past? Nichole Hill joins Gene Demby and B.A. Parker, hosts of... more

03 Sep 2025

34 MINS

34:34

03 Sep 2025

#15

Nora Holt: The Lives and Loves of Harlem's Legendary Blonde Bombshell

A musical prodigy from Kansas becomes a renowned race woman in Chicago, a tabloid sensatio... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:07

14 May 2025

#14

Minisode #6 | What's Next for Our Ancestors Were Messy

Host Nichole Hill shares updates about the future of the show. To learn more about the sho... more

14 May 2025

02 MINS

02:39

14 May 2025

#13

Charles Gilpin: The Rise and Fall of the Emperor of Broadway

In 1920, Emperor Jones was a bona fide Broadway hit. The controversial play’s lead is Char... more

07 May 2025

56 MINS

56:35

07 May 2025

#12

The Doctors Julian and The Affair That Helped Bring Us Birth Control

In the summer of 1932, Anna and Percy learn that their scandalous love affair has been exp... more

23 Apr 2025

52 MINS

52:05

23 Apr 2025

#11

Minisode #5 | Coming Up on Our Ancestors Were Messy

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

16 Apr 2025

03 MINS

03:38

16 Apr 2025

#10

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

Zora Neale Huston and Langston Hughes finally set to work writing their play but outside i... more

09 Apr 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:38

09 Apr 2025

#9

Minisode #4 | Coming Up on Our Ancestors Were Messy

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

02 Apr 2025

05 MINS

05:12

02 Apr 2025

#8

Zora Neale Hurston + Langston Hughes: Best Friends Forever

It's the summer of 1927 and Zora Neale Huston and Langston Hughes are driving across the S... more

26 Mar 2025

55 MINS

55:03

26 Mar 2025

#7

Minisode #3 | Coming up on Our Ancestors Were Messy

Host Nichole Hill shares a research tip, updates for the Household aka the donor community... more

19 Mar 2025

05 MINS

05:40

19 Mar 2025

#6

A Love Story for the Ages!

Nichole, Zakiya and Emmanuel read three drama-filled love stories from historic Black news... more

12 Mar 2025

50 MINS

50:02

12 Mar 2025

#5

Minisode #2 | Coming Up on Our Ancestors Were Messy

Host Nichole Hill shares listener mail, an update for the Household aka the donor communit... more

05 Mar 2025

04 MINS

04:49

05 Mar 2025

#4

Oscar Micheaux and the Family Feud That Launched Black Hollywood

At the turn of the century, Oscar Micheaux - a dreamer from Smallville - makes his way to ... more

26 Feb 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:31

26 Feb 2025

#3

Minisode #1 | Coming Up on Our Ancestors Were Messy

Host Nichole Hill shares a programming note, a thank you, and a sneak peek at next week's ... more

19 Feb 2025

02 MINS

02:38

19 Feb 2025

#2

"Stings for Our Enemies. Honey for Our Friends."

A Victorian Era love triangle rocks the elites of DC and the Washington Bee newspaper is o... more

12 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:00

12 Feb 2025

#1

Introducing Our Ancestors Were Messy

Our Ancestors Were Messy is a show about our ancestors and all their drama! Host Nichole H... more

25 Jan 2025

02 MINS

02:52

25 Jan 2025