That Wasn't In My Textbook

History of USPS: Creating a Black Middle Class & What's Going On With USPS?

Episode Summary

In this solo episode, we learn 5 facts about the US postal system, the unique history between USPS and Black folks-And if we should be worried about our Mail-in ballots during this pandemic.

Episode Notes

Way back in the day, mail was unofficially delivered by friends, merchants and enslaved folks. Today, the United States Postal Service also known as USPS, is the official way we get our packages and Amazon Prime deliveries.

And with elections around the corner and rumors of USPS going bankrupt, many want to know what the hell is going on with America’s postal service!

Tune into this episode to learn the history of the USPS including:

• 5 interest facts that you should know
• 3 dope bad ass postal women you should know NOW!
• The unique history of USPS giving Black folks opportunities and a hard time- at the same damn time
• A quick breakdown of what’s up with the USPS today!

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Where I get my info from:

• The History And Experience of African Americans in America’s Postal Service
• USPS Largely Black and Female Workforce Rallies to Save Jobs
• Earliest Known African. American Figures in Postal
• What’s going on with the Post Office? Here’s what we know

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