A.P.E. Academy

The Quest for Respectability- The "Black Irish" pt. 2

Hello! Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our debate on whether or not the Irish had to "become" white in America. Our conversation focuses on the historical formation of whiteness during the 19th century, and touches on what it means to be "American." God Bless! 

Shades of White (pt.1)- The "Black" Irish

Welcome back to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast. In this episode we continue our discussion on race, whiteness, and the assimilation of immigrant groups.
Irish Catholics are among the oldest and most respected of America's many European immigrant communities. However, upon arrival, they were widely despised, and at times suffered extreme discrimination. We will outline two major positions in the debate on Irish whiteness and explain the reasons for such divergent opinions. Enjoy!!

Shades of White- Race, Color & Immigrant Assimilation in America (Intro)

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast!! We are back after a long layoff. This short episode is an introduction to a series entitled "Shades of White" in which we will discuss historical whiteness and the process of immigrant assimilation in America from the 18th to the 21st century. Irish, Italian, Jewish, Chinese, Japanese, Syrian, and Mexican communities will play central roles in our discussions on whiteness, that is, what it means to be "white" in America. Tune in!! 

In The Line of Fire: America's forgotten history of political violence pt.1

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In the wake of the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, we would like to explore political violence in American politics. Starting with Presidential assassinations and attempts, we will discuss how sharply polarized societies can be torn apart by diabolical men with murderous intent.  
Sources
1. Millard, Candice. "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President."
2. history.com
3. The Associated Press
4.The Library of Congress
 
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IG @apeacademypodcast or @a.p.e.historypod 
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The bloody borderland- A history of racial violence on the Texas-Mexico border (pt.1)

Welcome to the podcast. The murder of ethnic Mexicans on a long the Texas-Mexico border is no a current phenomena. The violence inflicted on the Mexican population of the region contributed to the reputation of the 1910s as the bloodiest decade of racial and ethnic violence in the United States during the 20th century.  
Music: FreeBeats.IO
IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod
TikTok: @apeacademypod
Sources:
1. Villanueva Jr. Nicholas. "The Lynching of Mexicans in the Texas Borderlands."
2. Martinez, Monica. "The Injustice Never Leaves You: Anti-Mexican Violence in Texas."
3. National Endowment for the Humanities 

Killers for Hire: The Assassination of a president

Welcome to the podcast! On this episode we unpack the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in July of 2021. We discuss the consequences, motivations, and multiple failings that led to the trajic event. Enjoy!
Music: FreeBeats.IO
Sources:
1. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Haiti's criminal markets: Mapping trends in firearms and drug trafficking." (2023)
2. NBC News
3. CBS News
4. BBC News

Hired Guns: The assassination of Jovenel Moise (PREVIEW)

This is a brief preview of our next episode! In the full episode we will dive into the conspiracy that lead to the brutal murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Most experts believe that the assassination of the Haitian president contributed to the current humanitarian crisis. Tune in! 

Gangland: Haiti's descent into chaos (BONUS EPISODE)

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy! On this current event episode we discuss the chaos unfolding in the Caribbean nation of Haiti and examine the vicious gangs who have seized power and murdered thousands. 
Music: FreeBeats.IO
IG: @apeacademypodcast and @a.p.e.historypod
Sources:
1.cnn.com
2. Encyclopedia Britannica 
3.foreignpolicy.com
4.Firstpost
5. NBC News 
 

Enslaved Soldiers and the Battle of New Orleans

Welcome to the podcast!!! This episode is based on the writings of James Roberts an enslaved man who fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Mr. Roberts fought on the front lines beside future President Andrew Jackson in a heroic defense of New Orleans. Enjoy! 
Music: FreeBeats.IO
IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod
Tik Tok: @apeacademypod
Sources
1. The New Orleans Tribune
2. American Battlefield Trust
3. Roberts, James. The Narrative of James Roberts, a Soldier Under Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary War, and Under Gen. Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, in the War of 1812:"A Battle Which Cost Me a Limb, Some Blood, and Almost my Life."

The War of 1812: Courage on the high seas (pt.1)

Welcome to the A.P.E. Academy Podcast! In this episode we continue our history of African American service members in combat from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The War of 1812 proved to be a critical moment in the development of America into a global superpower. Once again, African Americans proved themselves as both patriotic and courageous on the field of battle and on the high seas. Enjoy!
Music: FreeBeats.IO
IG: @apeacademypodcast (host) & @a.p.e.historypod (podcast)
TikTok: @apeacademypod
Sources:
1.Lord, Walter. The Dawn's Early Light: The War of 1812 and the Battle that Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write the Star-Spangled Banner.
2. Utt, Ronald. Ships of Oak, Guns of Iron: The War of 1812 and the Forging of the American Navy.
3. Office of the historian- United States Department of State