This Day in Quiztory

The weekday podcast featuring short narratives about significant events in African American history read by celebrities and influential community leaders.

Episodes

06.29_Johnny Gill_High Jumper Charles Dumas

June 29, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Track and field standout Charles Dumas set a world record and became the first person to clear 7 feet in the high jump. Recording artist Johnny Gill narrates.

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06.28_Logan Browning_NYC's First Black Police Officer

June 28, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Samuel J. Battle became the first African American officer hired by New York City's police department. Actress Logan Browning narrates.

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06.27_Aaron D. Spears_Politician Patricia Roberts Harris

June 27, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Patricia Roberts Harris, the first female African American Ambassador, was named chairperson of the Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee. Actor Aaron D. Spears narrates.

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06.24_Educator Mary McLeod Bethune

June 24, 2022 • 40 sec

#OTD Educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune joined the staff of National Youth Administration under president Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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06.23_David Roughin_Olympic Champion Wilma Rudolph

June 23, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Track and field star Wilma Rudolph, once considered the fastest woman in the world, was born in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. Recording artist David Roughin narrates.

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06.22_Kyle Erby_Boxer Ezzard Charles

June 22, 2022 • 39 sec

#OTD Boxer Ezzard Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott to become the National Boxing Association heavyweight champion. Comedian Kyle Erby narrates.

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06.21_Corey Williams_Representative Joseph H. Rainey

June 21, 2022 • 33 sec

#OTD Politician Joseph H. Rainey, the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in Georgetown, South Carolina. Sports commentator Corey Williams narrates.

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06.20_Jamie Jones_Pioneering Librarian Charlemae Hill Rollins

June 20, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Pioneering librarian and advocate of African American literature, Charlemae Hill Rollins was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones narrates.

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06.17_Linda Clifford_Happy Birthday, Venus Williams!

June 17, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Tennis phenom Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, CA. Recording artist Linda Clifford celebrates her on her 42nd birthday!

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06.16_Newark, NJ Mayor Kenneth Gibson

June 16, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.

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06.15_Brian White_Activist Vernon Jordan, Jr.

June 15, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Lawyer and activist Vernon E. Jordan was appointed executive director of the National Urban League. Actor Brian White shines a spotlight on his legacy.

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06.14_Edwin Hodge_Pitcher Don Newcombe

June 14, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Pitcher Don Newcombe, winner of Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Cy Young Award, the first pitcher to win that combo of accolades in a career, was born in Madison, New Jersey. Actor Edwin Hodge narrates.

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06.13_Justice Thurgood Marshall

June 13, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Thurgood Marshall was nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Lyndon B. Johnson, making him the first African American justice to serve on the high court.

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06.10_Deborah Cox_Actress Hattie McDaniel

June 10, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Wichita, KS. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.

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06.09_Holmes vs. Norton

June 9, 2022 • 58 sec

#OTD Boxer Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton in a 15 round bout to become the WBC Heavyweight champion.

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06.08_Kenya_Baseball Player Satchel Paige

June 8, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD The baseball world mourned the loss of hall of fame pitcher and Negro League legend, Satchel Paige. Recording artists Kenya narrates.

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06.07_Thomas Q. Jones_Actress Gail Fisher

June 7, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Actress Gail Fisher won an Emmy for her role in the television series Mannix making her the first black female to take home the statue. Actor Thomas Q. Jones narrates.

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06.06_Aviation Trailblazer Frank E. Petersen

June 6, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Lieutenant General Frank Petersen, the first African American Marine Corps aviator and general, enlisted in the United States Navy as a seaman apprentice.

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06.03_David Roughin_Outfielder Darryl Strawberry

June 3, 2022 • 47 sec

#OTD Outfielder Darryl Strawberry was selected as the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. Recording artist David Roughin narrates.

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06.02_Tom Wright_James Augustine Healy

June 2, 2022 • 1 min

#OTD Priest James Augustine Healy became the first black Bishop in the United States. Actor Tom Wright narrates.

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Episodes

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06.27_Aaron D. Spears_Politician Patricia Roberts Harris

06.24_Educator Mary McLeod Bethune

06.23_David Roughin_Olympic Champion Wilma Rudolph

06.22_Kyle Erby_Boxer Ezzard Charles

06.21_Corey Williams_Representative Joseph H. Rainey

06.20_Jamie Jones_Pioneering Librarian Charlemae Hill Rollins

06.17_Linda Clifford_Happy Birthday, Venus Williams!

06.16_Newark, NJ Mayor Kenneth Gibson

06.15_Brian White_Activist Vernon Jordan, Jr.

06.14_Edwin Hodge_Pitcher Don Newcombe

06.13_Justice Thurgood Marshall

06.10_Deborah Cox_Actress Hattie McDaniel

06.09_Holmes vs. Norton

06.08_Kenya_Baseball Player Satchel Paige

06.07_Thomas Q. Jones_Actress Gail Fisher

06.06_Aviation Trailblazer Frank E. Petersen

06.03_David Roughin_Outfielder Darryl Strawberry

06.02_Tom Wright_James Augustine Healy

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