The Fred Opie Show Podcast

The Fred Opie Show

Fred Opie
Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a historian and the Baldwin Richardson Foods Term Chair at Babson College and talking head contributing to stories journalist and documentary film makers produce. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.
The Story of Afro-Hispanic Dulceras
Afro-Hispanic women, known as dulceras, could be seen roaming the streets with freshly made pastries, cookies, cakes, and pies balanced on their heads to sell. Slaveholders would send dulceras out to sell sweets in exchange for the majority of their profits.
Nov 9, 2023
1 min
The Sweet Legacy of Doña Josefa Marmanill
Doña Josefa Marmanill, an enslaved Afro-Peruvian cook, whose legacy continues to tantalize our taste buds and inspire our hearts.
Nov 7, 2023
1 min
Introduction of African Ingredients in Brazil
Enslaved Brazilian women cooks used vitamin- and fiber-rich ingredients that originated in Africa, like okra and coconut milk, which contributed to the development of the unique and rich Afro-Brazilian cuisine that continues to influence Brazilian food culture to this day.
Nov 5, 2023
1 min
African Food Influences in Brazil
Brazilian food has strong African influences due to the importation of enslaved Africans starting and ending in the country. This can be seen in their dishes, like vatapá, a seafood gumbo.
Nov 2, 2023
1 min
Acarajé: From West Africa to Brazil
Enslaved Afro-Brazilian women sold prepared food, like acarajé in the streets of Brazil. Originally a popular West African dish, Afro-Brazilian have continued to sell acarajé long after slavery was abolished in 1888.
Oct 30, 2023
1 min
Hacks for Student Athletes
Thanks to consider as a college student athlete that will improve your outcomes on and off the field. About Dr. Opie Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National Lacrosse Team. He is a professional speaker, Babson Professor of History and talking head contributing to stories journalist and documentary film makers produce. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. For Speaking Visit: https://www.fredopie.com/speaking Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/FrederickDOpie/videos?view_as=subscriber&sort=p&view=0&flow=grid Books: https://www.fredopie.com/books/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Music Credits: (Fred Opie Show them song) Music: Crimson Fly - Huma-Huma youtu.be/qpxhgby-ONI 28 Late Night Dreams by J.Lang (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/55351 Ft: AlexBeroza 35 [Fusion] AROUND THE CORNER by BOCrew (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/BOCrew/29246 Ft: JAMES NICK SOLDER / THE CORNER 40, [hip hop] Billion Years Of Green (cdk Mix) by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2014 Licensed under a Creative Commons Sampling Plus license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/45064
Sep 1, 2023
7 min
Fannie Lou Hamer's Freedom Farm Cooperative
Fannie Lou Hamer is a trailblazing activist who not only fought for civil rights but also championed economic independence. She founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative, which provided food and economic opportunities to Black Mississippians. Her legacy continues to inspire us today. #FannieLouHamer #EconomicIndependence #BlackCooperatives #FoodHistory #TheFredOpieShow
Sep 1, 2023
2 min
Marcus Garvey's  United Negro Improvement Association
Marcus Garvey's United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) had more than 700 chapters in 38 states alone in the early 1920s, including hundreds of more chapters throughout the world. The UNIA championed Black nationalism, self-determination, and Black entrepreneurship. Garvey founded the Negro Factories Corporation (NFC) in 1919 and offered stock in it to African Americans as a means to help Black people to achieve economic independence. Among its many activities, the NFC ran grocery stores and restaurants in the early 1920s.
Sep 1, 2023
4 min
History of African American Cooperatives
Today we dive into the history of African American Cooperatives. George Schuyler, founder of the Young Negro Cooperative League, and Ella Baker, assistant of the Young Negro Cooperative League, organized food co-ops and Black-owned and operated grocery stores throughout the U.S. during the Great Depression to aid the Black community in economic independence and food self-sufficiency.
Jul 12, 2023
2 min
Ousmane K Power-Green, The Confessions of Matthew Strong
Dr. Ousmane K. Power-Greene published his first novel titled The Confessions of Matthew Strong, We talk about his journey to becoming a fiction writer, returning to graduate school, lessons learned in athletics, and the new book. Power-Greene is an Associate Professor of History at Clark University. Ousmane K Power-Greene: https://www.ousmanepowergreene.com/ The Confessions of Matthew Strong: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692470/the-confessions-of-matthew-strong-by-ousmane-k-power-greene/ Angela Davis: https://www.thoughtco.com/angela-davis-biography-3528285 Earlier Interview with Dr. Power-Greene: https://on.soundcloud.com/TXYW2 About Dr. Opie Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. He is also a Babson Professor of History and Foodways, the author of many books, and a contributor to anthologies. Dr. Opie has appeared on NPR, BBC Radio, The History Channel, PBS television, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Oprah Magazine. For Speaking Visit: https://www.fredopie.com/speaking Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/FrederickDOpie/videos?view_as=subscriber&sort=p&view=0&flow=grid Books: https://www.fredopie.com/books/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdopie/ Music Credits: (Fred Opie Show them song) Music: Crimson Fly - Huma-Huma youtu.be/qpxhgby-ONI 28 Late Night Dreams by J.Lang (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/djlang59/55351 Ft: AlexBeroza 35 [Fusion] AROUND THE CORNER by BOCrew (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/BOCrew/29246 Ft: JAMES NICK SOLDER / THE CORNER 40, [hip hop] Billion Years Of Green (cdk Mix) by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2014 Licensed under a Creative Commons Sampling Plus license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/45064
Jun 24, 2023
31 min
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