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African American Tales Episodes

These stories have African/Black American as the main character. And are told from their view point.
Sept. 13, 2021

Four Hairs of the Devil's Beard

Today we find out what a mother must do to get rid of her grown child.

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Aug. 23, 2021

Ma Bett & The Lil Ones

Sometimes magic just happens to you when you least expect it to come your way.

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Aug. 2, 2021

The Griot's Role

This story is a reminder of the task of the storyteller.

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June 28, 2021

John Outruns the Lord

Ol' John is getting into something and today we find out what he has going on.

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June 14, 2021

The Lil Bird Grows

Not everything is always as it seems and some things are better left alone.

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Nov. 30, 2020

Ol' John and the Talkin hide

Today we head to deep American South down into Florida for another Ol' John tale.

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Oct. 26, 2020

Lonna & the Cat-Woman

Do you know what would happen if you make a deal with a conjuring woman and then get sassy?

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Oct. 19, 2020

The Ol' Witch

How does one become a witch?

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Oct. 5, 2020

Malinda and the Devil

Today we meet a little girl named Malinda on the road home.

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Sept. 28, 2020

The Burning Barn

Today we head to the american south for another Ol' John Tale.

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Sept. 5, 2020

Ol' Boo Hag

Today's story comes from the Gullah Region and is about a character we all know well.

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Aug. 31, 2020

The People Could Fly

Today we have a story about enslaved peoples from the Gullah people.

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Aug. 23, 2020

CatskinElla

Today we dive into a fairy-tale that is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

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Aug. 14, 2020

The Mermaid

Today we have a story based on true events from South Carolina on 7/3/1867.

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Aug. 3, 2020

Annie Christmas

Today we explore a legendary woman that grew out of the town of New Orleans.

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