Obsidian Stories Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/obsidian-stories Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time. Our stories focus on the joy, love, laughter and progress of the Black Diaspora. These tales help us reclaim the Black Narrative. 2022 a6e6cfe4-a623-5297-ad0d-ef0986c7fcb5 no Angela Ford en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:35:36 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:42:06 +0000 https://www.rivet360.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/3NjUpI9eVjLewFkX_fMu_xNMNzgEKlyfESDXmlb7WrM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMTAxLzE2Nzk1/MjQ1MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Obsidian Stories https://www.rivet360.com/ episodic Obsidian Stories Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time. Our stories focus on the joy, love, laughter and progress of the Black Diaspora. These tales help us reclaim the Black Narrative. Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Obsidian,Stories,artifacts,diaspora,storytellers Angela Ford Obsidian@rivet360.com No No The Clarke - Ford House of Chicago 8 8 The Clarke - Ford House of Chicago full eeaed9f1-25be-444a-9eb8-7502f5e05dfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/247c0ec9 The Clarke-Ford House is the oldest surviving house in Chicago, IL.  It was built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke. From 1941 until 1970, Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford saved it and restored it to landmark status.  Their grandson, Pastor Kevin Ford tells a story of growing up in this house, how it positively impacted the Black community and how it became a museum.

]]> The Clarke-Ford House is the oldest surviving house in Chicago, IL.  It was built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke. From 1941 until 1970, Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford saved it and restored it to landmark status.  Their grandson, Pastor Kevin Ford tells a story of growing up in this house, how it positively impacted the Black community and how it became a museum.

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:09:08 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 2823 The Clarke-Ford House is the oldest surviving house in Chicago, IL.  It was built in 1836 for Henry B. Clarke. From 1941 until 1970, Bishop Louis Henry and Margaret Ford saved it and restored it to landmark status.  Their grandson, Pastor Kevin Ford tells a story of growing up in this house, how it positively impacted the Black community and how it became a museum.

]]> Chicago, Landmark, Obsidian, Black Stories, Artifacts, Diaspora, Storytellers No Angela Ford Our First Obsidian AI Stories 7 7 Our First Obsidian AI Stories full ab129fc9-7346-4341-91c0-3a94c5ff9169 https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone.  The Series is called “The Other Side of The Rainbow” These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities.  It is another way we amplify the Black Narrative. Our Founder, Angela Ford, talks about what we learned in the process.


]]> Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone.  The Series is called “The Other Side of The Rainbow” These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities.  It is another way we amplify the Black Narrative. Our Founder, Angela Ford, talks about what we learned in the process.


]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 1635 Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone.  The Series is called “The Other Side of The Rainbow” These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities.  It is another way we amplify the Black Narrative. Our Founder, Angela Ford, talks about what we learned in the process.


]]> Obsidian, Stories, AI, storytellers, diaspora, images, Black Narrative No Angela Ford Luster and The Proud Lady 6 6 Luster and The Proud Lady full b2270928-c810-44d4-9bb8-bfde27c00378 https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry.  He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute formed in 1981, comprised of most of the Black-owned beauty businesses in America at that time.

]]> Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry.  He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute formed in 1981, comprised of most of the Black-owned beauty businesses in America at that time.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:04:45 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 1587 Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry.  He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute formed in 1981, comprised of most of the Black-owned beauty businesses in America at that time.

]]> storytellers, haircare, Obsidian, black owned businesses, beauty No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers The Policy Kings of Chicago 5 5 The Policy Kings of Chicago full 096b20a1-2d9a-4de5-8181-1b70417c8cae https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast Nathan Thompson is an expert on the economic engines of The Policy Kings that “ran the Numbers” or as we say today, held the local Lottery in Chicago. These men also served as the micro-lenders to the hundreds of small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs in the community.


]]> Nathan Thompson is an expert on the economic engines of The Policy Kings that “ran the Numbers” or as we say today, held the local Lottery in Chicago. These men also served as the micro-lenders to the hundreds of small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs in the community.


]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:48:03 +0000 obsidian stories diaspora storytellers obsidian stories diaspora storytellers 1822 Nathan Thompson is an expert on the economic engines of The Policy Kings that “ran the Numbers” or as we say today, held the local Lottery in Chicago. These men also served as the micro-lenders to the hundreds of small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs in the community.


]]> Nathan Thompson, Obsidian, Stories, Storytellers, Diaspora, Lottery, Chicago, small business, entrepreneurs No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers Through Eyes of Blackness 4 4 Through Eyes of Blackness full 802bc87e-8430-456d-9dd0-22a0b453e5aa https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts Center called Through Eyes of Blackness.  What was unique about them is they were Black men who all worked for Chicago’s mainstream newspapers. Fifty years later, one of the photographers, Howard Simmons tells us about the men, the photography, the era and the exhibit.

]]> In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts Center called Through Eyes of Blackness.  What was unique about them is they were Black men who all worked for Chicago’s mainstream newspapers. Fifty years later, one of the photographers, Howard Simmons tells us about the men, the photography, the era and the exhibit.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 2510 In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts Center called Through Eyes of Blackness.  What was unique about them is they were Black men who all worked for Chicago’s mainstream newspapers. Fifty years later, one of the photographers, Howard Simmons tells us about the men, the photography, the era and the exhibit.

]]> diaspora, storytellers, Obsidian, stories, photographers, Africanamerican, community, southside, arts, photography, blackmen No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers Obsidian and the UKBFTOG 3 3 Obsidian and the UKBFTOG full f0d718c5-37a6-42a2-b7d1-56718e84d0bf https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK.  This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archives.  

To learn more visit: https://ukbftog.com/

 

]]> The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK.  This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archives.  

To learn more visit: https://ukbftog.com/

 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:21:00 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 1597 The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK.  This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archives.   To Learn MoreVisit: https://ukbftog.com/   The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK.  This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archive black,creative,UK,Women,london,minority,photographers No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers The 1972 Black National Convention 2 2 The 1972 Black National Convention full ec249ef2-5f42-4cf3-a457-f211c6236905 https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platform for Black people in America. 

Over 10,000 Black people met in Gary, Indiana. The rest is history.

]]> On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platform for Black people in America. 

Over 10,000 Black people met in Gary, Indiana. The rest is history.

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:45:47 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 2141 On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platform for Black people in America.  Over 10,000 Black people met in Gary, Indiana.  The rest is history. On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platf Chicago,convention,minority,Democratic,africanamerican,civilrights,blackpeople,garyindiana,1972blacknationalconvention No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers Martin Luther King Comes to Chicago!  1 1 Martin Luther King Comes to Chicago!  full 60ff4a2e-e899-4835-87f2-fc52e6344d02 https://www.theobsidiancollection.org/podcast In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions. The challenges were many but so were the rewards. Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event.  They were taken by famed photographer, John Tweetle. The stories told surrounding the visit are riveting.

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]]> In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions. The challenges were many but so were the rewards. Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event.  They were taken by famed photographer, John Tweetle. The stories told surrounding the visit are riveting.

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]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:17:00 +0000 Obsidian Stories Obsidian Stories 1956 In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions.  The challenges were many but so were the rewards.  Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event.  They were taken by famed photographer, John Tweetle.  The stories told surrounding the visit are riveting. In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions.  The challenges were many but so were the rewards.  Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event.  They were t Chicago,1966,Obsidian,jrl,martinlutherking,johntweedle No Angela Ford Joi' Weathers