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.
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THE A-TEAM
The show is hosted by Nichole Hill (@nicholewthanh). This week's guests are Emmanuel Dzotsi (@newsmanual_) check him out on This American Life and Zakiya Gibbons (@zak_sauce) check her out on Hang Up.
Executive Producer A.A. Hernandez
Sound design by Helena de Groot (https://www.helenadegroot.me/about)
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)
SOURCES
- 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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