Podcast
African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo
Episodes — page 4
- The Ungrateful Man
Today our magic jeep takes us to Ghana, where we’ll meet a young man named Abam! After stumbling upon a large pit, he discovers a leopard, serpent, rat, and a man named Dodzi trapp…
- The Elephant That Wanted to Dance
Today our magic jeep visits the beautiful country of Uganda, where we’ll be meeting a young elephant who lives in the Mabira Forest. Upon seeing Hare dance at a party, Elephant dec…
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Marsai MartinIn our final episode, meet a young actress who's making way in front of and behind the camera.
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Hansel EmmanuelGet to know an athlete who is defying the odds after a childhood accident.
- Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies
Today our magic jeep journeys to a magical field! We’ll meet a new friend, Farmer Mybrow, who runs into a group of woodland fairies. As Mybrow sets off to work, his new fairy pals…
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Grace MooreHear about the groundbreaking composer who's changing the face of classical music.
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Amanda GormanLearn about a poet whose words are speaking up for the next generation.
- The Queen of Pigeons
Today our magic jeep travels to a small village, where we meet a young girl named Kaya. She soon finds herself in trouble when a flock of pigeons take her away. Now stuck working a…
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Jakhil Jackson & Mikalia UlmerListen to the stories of 2 young entrepreneurs who are building their businesses while giving back.
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Jay’Aina PattonHear how one young person is blazing a trail for others in technology.
- Why Spider Hides in the Dark
Today our magic jeep visits our old friend Spider, who is up to no good! After lying to his brother about working on a farm, Spider is faced with a problem when he suddenly asks fo…
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Dasia TaylorLearn about a young innovator who's changing the world of medicine.
The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers- Mari Copeny & Aalayah EastmondIn this first episode, we're putting a spotlight on 2 activists who are using their voices to make a difference in the world.
- The Handkerchief
Today our magic jeep travels to a faraway land, where a wise girl named Zakia earns the king’s attention. After becoming his advisor, Zakia must find a way to save the king when he…
Trailer: The Power of UsTrailerStarting February 2nd, join historian Toya Coleman, as she highlights Black youth making an impact in the world. Check out The Power of Us: Celebrating Young Black Pioneers every T…
- A Message from Miss Jo JoTrailer
Great news everyone! African Folktales is coming back with new, exciting adventures that are waiting for you just around the corner! Come join the amazing Ms. JoJo on February 1st…
- IMANIBonus
IMANI - FAITH - to believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Kwanzaa Time with Aunti Oni…
- KUUMBABonus
UJIMA: KUUMBA - CREATIVITY, to always do as much as we can, in any way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Aunti Oni shares…
- NIABonus
NIA - PURPOSE, to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Listeners get a glimpse i…
- UJAMAABonus
UJAMAA- COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS - to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Listeners will experience the true story of a b…
