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When Missouri Banned Schools For Black Students, John Berry Meachum Started A School On A Riverboat
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When Missouri Banned Schools For Black Students, John Berry Meachum Started A School On A Riverboat

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When Missouri Banned Schools For Black Students, John Berry Meachum Started A School On A Riverboat

Today in 1847, the state of Missouri put a significant obstacle in front of a civil rights activist's efforts to educate Black students in St. Louis. But he found a way around it.

By Brady Carlson|2024-12-08T16:27:32-05:00February 16, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: Black history, boats, education, festivals, history, Mississippi River, St. Louis, Waupun WI|

Alberto Manzi Convinced Italians That “It’s Never Too Late” To Learn

Today in 1924, the birthday of Alberto Manzi, who taught millions of Italian adults to read and write through a TV show.

By Brady Carlson|2024-12-12T21:45:43-05:00November 3, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: education, festivals, Italy, kites, Kure Beach NC, Television, television history|

The Cold War Brought Homework Back To American Students

Today is National No Homework Day. For many years in the US, every day was a no homework day - but then Sputnik happened.

By Brady Carlson|2024-12-07T19:38:34-05:00May 6, 2022|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: Cold War, education, festivals, Smithfield NC, sweet potatoes|