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Before the apps, people used newspapers to find love

Feb 14, 2024
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Nichole Hill
Reporter Nichole Hill joins the hosts to explore the personals section of a Black newspaper from 1937, discovering love stories and dating advice. They discuss the historical significance of these newspapers and the desires and expectations of Black people seeking love. They also reflect on the beauty of everyday life after slavery and discuss their experiences with a dating app.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Discovering Black Love Stories in Old Newspapers
01:53 • 12min
3
Exploring the History of Black Dating
13:40 • 2min
4
Finding Black Love in 1937
15:45 • 13min
5
Looking for Love in the Classifieds
28:34 • 5min
6
Reflections on Black Life and the Beauty of Everyday Life
34:03 • 3min
7
Concluding Remarks and Shout Outs
37:25 • 2min
8
Unexpected encounters on a dating app
39:10 • 2min