FLIPd: Cincinnati’s Famous Places and Spaces from the eyes of the African Americans
By KA Simpson
FLIPd is a multi-episodic podcast utilizing narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of the historic places and spaces of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that made the region great through the perspective of the region’s Black community.
FLIPd: Cincinnati’s Famous Places and Spaces from the eyes of the African AmericansMay 11, 2023
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Margaret Garner: The Mystery Behind The Murder
The story that is about to be laid out to you is one of murder, deception, love lost, and family. It’s a story about slavery, but it’s not just a slave story nor is it just an African-American story. It’s an American story.
It’s the story of Margaret Garner, an enslaved African-American woman in pre-Civil War America, residing in Northern Kentucky, who was notorious — or celebrated — for killing her own daughter rather than allowing the child to be returned to slavery. She and her family escaped their plantation in January 1856 across the frozen Ohio River to Cincinnati, but were apprehended before they could completely secure their own freedom.
It’s the story of Margaret Garner, an enslaved African-American woman in pre-Civil War America, residing in Northern Kentucky, who was notorious — or celebrated — for killing her own daughter rather than allowing the child to be returned to slavery. She and her family escaped their plantation in January 1856 across the frozen Ohio River to Cincinnati, but were apprehended before they could completely secure their own freedom.
Apr 16, 202417:22
Season 2, Episode 1: Boss Cox, His Mansion and Cincinnati's Black Community
The residence that sits on the corner of Brookline Avenue in Cincinnati’s Clifton neighborhood was built in 1894 as the home of leading Hamilton County political figure George B. Cox. Currently, the building functions as the Clifton branch of the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Public Library. But who in the Black community during this time, were just as influential in the city’s development as Mr. Cox. This episode will take a look at just that.
Mar 01, 202421:23
Cincinnati’s Union Terminal and The Black Elks
The Union Terminal, which is one of the last great American train stations built, is now home to the Cincinnati Museum Center. This episode will talk about this historic building during the days that it operated as a train station. The episode will also talk about the founding of the international organization, The Black Elks, and its connection with Union Terminal and Northern Kentucky.
Jul 28, 202324:25
Taft Museum and Robert S. Duncanson (Part 2)
We revisit the story of Robert S. Duncanson and his legacy found in a current day arts program.
Jul 04, 202315:49
Taft Museum of Art and Robert S. Duncanson (Part 1)
The home of Anne Sinton, sister-in-law to President Taft, owned and lived in a monumental on the edge of downtown Cincinnati. On the walls in the foyer of the home are several original paintings created by the first Black artist, the first African American artist to receive international acclaim.
May 11, 202313:28
Episode 2: DEVOU PARK AND CINCINNATI'S WEST END (Part 2)
The view from the hilltop of Covington’s Devou Park is one of the most illustrious vantage points in the area to take in the sight of Downtown Cincinnati. Evidence can be seen through the number of nationally published photos taken of Downtown Cincinnati from Devou Park's vantage point.
But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.
But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.
Apr 05, 202320:08
Episode 1: DEVOU PARK AND CINCINNATI'S WEST END (Part 1)
The view from the hilltop of Covington’s Devou Park is one of the most illustrious vantage points in the area to take in the sight of Downtown Cincinnati. Evidence can be seen through the number of nationally published photos taken of Downtown Cincinnati from Devou Park's vantage point.
But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.
But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.
Mar 13, 202315:48