Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Mon. 10/11 - The Very Intense Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

Mon. 10/11 - The Very Intense Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

FromCool Stuff Ride Home


Mon. 10/11 - The Very Intense Miss Navajo Nation Pageant

FromCool Stuff Ride Home

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day. More and more local governments are making it official, but why did we start celebrating Columbus Day to begin with? Plus, the impressive and gnarly competition to be crowned Miss Navajo Nation. And the history of National Coming Out Day, including the connection between Pride celebrations and Halloween.Sponsors:Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnewsRaycon, Get 15% off at buyraycon.com/kottkeLinks:Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day (AP)Indigenous Peoples' Day, as explained by Native Americans (NPR)Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? How the holiday has been shaped by oppression (National Geographic)Miss Navajo Nation is a pageant like no other (LA Times)Reservation Dogs (FX)All My Relations PodcastNative Appropriations | Representations MatterNotable Native People by Adrienne Keene   Dallas Goldtooth (@dallasgoldtooth) (Instagram)The history of National Coming Out Day contains both pride and pain (The 19th)Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on National Coming Out Day (White House)International Day of the Girl Child (UN Women)#GirlsGetLoud Day of the Girl (Twitter) Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Oct 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

In just 15 minutes, the coolest stuff that happened in the world today. Science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art and hope. The antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.