History 4 La Gente Podcast

The True History of Thanksgiving & The Dakota 38

In this episode, we cover the true history of Thanksgiving, The Dakota 38, and National Day of Mourning. *Trigger warning: this episode covers topics of genocide, skip this episode if these topics are sensitive.  Intro music credits: "Verano Sensual" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com/]) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Outro music credits: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com/]) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] -one edit: Captain Monroe Fox is Captain James Monroe fox

The Porvenir Massacre and the Dark History of the Texas Rangers

Between the 1910-1920s, there were a series of massacres along the border. The Porvenir Massacre is one of the deadliest massacres of its time. This event was unspoken of for decades, until the lone living survivor of the massacre shared his story with his family. Listen to learn more about this event and the dark history of the Texas Rangers. *Trigger warning: this episode covers topics of murder and death, skip this episode if these topics are sensitive. Intro music credits: "Verano Sensual" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro music credits: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -one edit: Captain Monroe Fox is Captain James Monroe fox

Carmelita Torres and the Gas Bath Riots of 1917

Today's episode covers the horrid events that ensued at the U.S and Mexico border in 1917. We cover the political climate of the time, the conditions Mexican workers were subjected to at the border, and how a 17 year old girl named Carmelita Torres ignited the Bath Riots of 1917.

Episode 1: Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente was one of the world's greatest baseball players, and an even greater person. Listen in to learn more about his inspiring story and incredible legacy. Correction: Birthday is August 18th, not September 18th. Roberto Clemente day is September 15th. :)