African American Tales Episodes

Lena claims her husband must be perfect in every way

Clara does not wish to stay on the farm and knows the underground is her way to freedom.

Today we head to Kentucky where we meet a significant man name Arnold Gragston.

Today we head to Galveston the place Juneteenth originated to meet Nehemiah an enslaved man.

Today we head to New Orleans for an interesting story about Ol’ John.

Today we head to Florida and meet a couple of men that like to boast and brag and play pranks on each other.

Everyone hates a tattle tale until someone does something to them.

Those that have attended church know the difference between a regular and a visiting pastor.

Today we have a special two small stories for this time of year.

We know love can be strong. But when outside forces are at play will it be strong enough.

Sometimes the family you have chosen is stronger than the family you were born with.

Sometimes family isn’t family and the one closest to you is your worst enemy.

Ol’ John wants so bad to get into heaven and by any means.

There are so many ways in which a person could qualify as a Witch.

In the Mountain ranges, there are deep forests that hold secrets many have never even dreamed of.

As we get older and become our own person some lessons of the past tend to fade.

Today we find out what a mother must do to get rid of her grown child.

Sometimes magic just happens to you when you least expect it to come your way.

This story is a reminder of the task of the storyteller.

Ol' John is getting into something and today we find out what he has going on.

Not everything is always as it seems and some things are better left alone.

Today we head to deep American South down into Florida for another Ol' John tale.

Do you know what would happen if you make a deal with a conjuring woman and then get sassy?

How does one become a witch?