Episode
Crispus Attucks, American Martyr
- Podcast
- Historical Blindness
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- Feb 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2891
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Summary
In this episode, I talk about Crispus Attucks, a figure in Black history both lauded as the first martyr of American liberty and maligned as a violent thug, and I explore his relevance in this moment of state-sanctioned violence against protestors. Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Direct all advertising inquiries to [email protected]. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music in this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of publication. Tracks include "Black Ballots," "Cicle Deserrat," "Game Lands," "Olivia Wraith," and "JoDon." Additional music, including "Wake Up," "Remedy for Melancholy," and "Something," by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices