History of Color – Ep. 20 – Isaac Burns Murphy, Of Horse and Man
This month, Mariano and Allegra delve into the world of Black Jockeys in the late…
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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. 19 – James Wong Howe: It’s All About the Lighting
Allegra and Mariano discuss racist laws and cinematography in the life of a minority artist.…
History of Color – Ep.18 – Larry Itliong: The Cesar Chavez before Cesar Chavez
Allegra and Mariano discuss the real pioneer of the Farmworkers Grape strike and who brought…
History of Color – Ep. 17 – Aretha Franklin Deserves R-E-S-P-E-C-T
To celebrate the late great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Allegra and Karly got together…
History of Color – Ep. 16 – The Dann Sisters: Treaty Schmeaty
This month, Allegra and Mariano talk about the Dann Sisters and sprinkle in a little…
History of Color – Ep. 15 – Oscar Zeta Acosta vs Dr. Gonzo
This month Allegra and Mariano focus on Oscar Zeta Acosta who was one of the…
History of Color – Ep. 14 – Elmer S. Campbell: Published in general circulation
Allegra and Mariano discuss the first Black Cartoonist published in circulation and how this genre…
History of Color – Ep. 13 – The Zoot Suit Riot
Allegra and Mariano talk about the Zoot Suit Riot of the early 1940s. Servicemen in…
History of Color – Ep. 12 – Black Punk Rock
This month Allegra and Mariano talk about their favorite art form, music.They discuss the history of…
History of Color – Ep.11 – Harriet Tubman (Pt. 2): Cook, Conductor, Nurse, Spy
This month, Allegra and Mariano get into Harriet Tubman and her other equally intriguing professions.…