Episode 278: An African American Christmas Poem

Date: December 26, 2024
Name of podcast: An African American Christmas Poem
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Episode 278

In this Episode…

In this poem titled, "The Christmas Reunion Down in Martinsville," Augustus Hodges (1854 - 1916)  presents an African American version of a Christmas poem. 

Hodges was an American editor, writer, journalist, and political organizer. In 1876, He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. 

Presented by musician and teacher, Kirk Wadi. Follow him on YouTube @wadispeaks

Warning: The "N-word" is used twice in this poem. 

 

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