Episodes

  • 03-17-23 Children's Museum of Indianapolis

    03-17-23 Children's Museum of Indianapolis
    Mar 19 2023
    In this episode of World Footprints, hosts Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick share the Power of Children exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. They speak to Monica Ramsey, Director of exhibits and interactive media, as she guides them through the Power of Children: Making a Different exhibit and shares the stories of four extraordinary children who have significantly impacted the world - Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, Malala Yousafzai, and Anne Frank.

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    26 mins
  • God's Little Acre: A burial ground revealing untold stories of America's African heritage, Part 2

    God's Little Acre: A burial ground revealing untold stories of America's African heritage, Part 2
    Mar 1 2023
    In this second episode of our interview with Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, we continue learning about Newport's underrepresented history during our walk through God’s Little Acre.

    God’s Little Acre has been recognized as the oldest and largest colonial African burial ground in the United States; it dates back to the late 1600s and contains the graves of over 300 enslaved and free Africans and African Americans.

    In Episode One, Keith introduced us to prominent Africans like Pompey Brenton who lay buried in God’s Little Acre. In this second episode, Keith sheds light on the significance of this burial site and the stories of the people who were laid to rest there, providing a deeper understanding of the African presence in Newport's history.

    Join World Footprints as we uncover the hidden stories of this important piece of Newport's and America’s past from God's Little Acre.

    Time Stamps:

    [1: 57] Reintroduction of Pompey Brenton
    [3:23] Reason for not unearthing markers
    [5:43] Exercising caution when interpreting history
    [7:47] The first Emancipation
    [9:50] The world’s first equal opportunity employer
    [11: 25] Identifying old grave markers
    [14: 45] Finding the foundational documents and artifacts
    [18: 19] A different perspective on Black history
    [24: 17] The beginning of cemeteries
    ]27: 40] Reparation strategies
    [31: 54] Amazing story of Zingo Stevens

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    39 mins
  • God's Little Acre, Part One

    God's Little Acre, Part One
    Feb 24 2023
    In this episode of the World Footprints podcast, we have the privilege of interviewing Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society.

    We met Keith in Newport, Rhode Island in a section of Newport’s Common Burial Ground known as “God’s Little Acre”—recognized as the oldest and largest colonial African burial grounds in the United States.

    Keith takes us on a walk around the cemetery and keeps us captivated by the many underrepresented stories revealed by the stone markers.

    This episode represents Part 1 of a two-part series.

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    29 mins
  • Remembering Emmett Till

    Remembering Emmett Till
    Nov 13 2022
    Did you know that there is a connection between Emmett Till's murder and Rosa Parks? That is one of many stories we learn about as we walk through the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit as the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

    In today’s episode, we speak to Shanna Martin, director of training and professional development at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Shanna gives us a preview of the Emmett Till exhibit and shares some lesser known stories about his murder and the events that followed.

    Join us as we remember Emmett Till, recount the bravery of Mamie Till-Mobley and learn about a connection with Rosa Parks.

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    21 mins
  • Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

    Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
    Sep 28 2022
    In this World Footprints episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE), gives us a guided tour and explains in depth how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the cultural heritage of their local communities. Tune in to learn more about the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, why it was founded, its significance beyond the Jewish community, and the collection of all the artifacts in the museum.

    Shalom Y’all!!

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    40 mins
  • Green Book Global: The Black Traveler's TripAdvisor

    Green Book Global: The Black Traveler's TripAdvisor
    Aug 30 2022
    Traveling is a fun and exciting experience. However, it can also be stressful and uncomfortable; especially for Black travelers. Concerns about safety and racism is paramount for the BIPOC traveler. Questions about whether a destination, attraction or property would welcome or shun us is real. The good news is that there is a new resource for Black travelers to help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday. Green Book Global is a site dedicated to helping Black travelers confidently explore the world by sharing travel tips and experiences from the Black perspective.

    In this episode, we speak to Lawrence Phillips, founder and CEO of Green Book Global, which is on the mission to inspire and empower black travelers so they can travel the world in confidence.

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    34 mins
  • Vue Orleans: A Love Letter to New Orleans

    Vue Orleans: A Love Letter to New Orleans
    Jul 18 2022
    Who doesn't love New Orleans? It's one of America's greatest cities and a World Footprints favorite because of it's rich culture, history and constant innovation. Oh yeah...the food!!!

    In this episode of World Footprints, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick talk with Vue Orleans developers Paul Flower and Henry Coaxum. They will share a bird’s eye view of New Orleans from the top of Vue Orleans, an extraordinary new museum that dives deep into the city's history that Henry Louis Gates is helping to tell.

    See New Orleans like you've never seen her before atop a 34th floor observation deck and experience the richness of New Orleans history as cutting-edge technology immerses visitors into the spirit and soul of the city. Experience a love letter to New Orleans inside the new Vue Orleans.

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    29 mins
  • Winston Churchill's Connection to a Small Midwestern Town

    Winston Churchill's Connection to a Small Midwestern Town
    Jun 16 2022
    In this World Footprints podcast, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick explore the life and times of Winston Churchill, his impact on the world and his relationship with the small town of Fulton, Missouri (MO).

    Tonya, Ian and Timothy Riley, Chief Curator of American’s National Churchill Museum, walk through the galleries of the Churchill Museum as Timothy unpacks some of the significant events in Churchill’s life. The late British Prime Minister’s legacy is revealed in a collection of more than 10,000 objects, books, papers, speeches, and original documents in the Churchill Museum.

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    32 mins