History of Color – Ep. 36 – The Beginning of Black Love Songs
This month Allegra and Mariano talk about early love songs from African American artists and…
Author Allegra Alvarado
Allegra Alvarado
Host, HISTORY OF COLOR & TV ATE MY BRAIN I am a mother, wife and current nursing student as well as life student. I've packed many experiences into my life and am looking forward to more. I love writing, science fiction (particularly A.I. driven stories) as well as pop culture and history. I have a passion for good and for timeless style. I always look to have my ideals challenged and to meet people that have different life experiences and points of view.
History of Color – Ep. 35 – Puerto Rico Revisited
This month, Allegra and Mariano reissue the two part history of Puerto Rico in acknowledgment of the latest catastrophe to hit Puerto Rico. Please help: charitywatch.org/PuertoRico is a good place to start.
History of Color – Ep. 34 – Black Wall Street, Tulsa, and other Black Owned Communities
This month, Mariano and Allegra are inspired by the hit series HBO’s Original Series Watchmen. They discuss the history of the Greenwood community in Tulsa, Oklahoma often referred to as “Black Wall Street”.
History of Color – Ep. 33 – Harriet (2019), A Review
Allegra and Mariano discuss the movie, Harriet.
History of Color – Ep. 32 – Slave Rebellions: How Enslaved People Fought Back
Allegra and Mariano discuss some of the better well know colonial and American slave rebellions.
History of Color – Ep. 31 – Toni Morrison: Death of Our Beloved
This month friend Tai, joins Allegra in an intimate discussion of the genius and complex…
History of Color – Ep. 30 – Interview with Chicava Honeychild
This month Allegra extends more appreciation for the women of Black Burlesque with a featured interview of Chicava Honeychild.
History of Color – Ep. 29 – Bessie Stringfield Rides Across America
This month, Allegra and Mariano talk about Ms. Stringfield and her brave adventure and what they wouldn’t do.
History of Color – Ep. 28 – Stonewall, Commemorating 50 Years: How Did We Get Here?
Allegra and Mariano discuss what lead to the 6-day event that kickstarted the movement for LGBTQ rights. A lot of work has been done but there is still a lot of work to be done.
History of Color – Ep. 27 – Reconstruction: America after the Civil War, Part 2
Mariano and Allegra get into the second part of the PBS special, Reconstruction: America after…