'Our Ancestors Were Messy' Podcast Transforms Historical Black Newspaper Gossip Columns

A new Black History comedy podcast dives into the gossip columns of black newspapers during the golden age of the Black press. Our Ancestors Were Messy was self-produced and financed by creator and host Nichole Hill, who discusses the show, the gossip she found, and why learning about our ancestors messy drama is just as valuable as what you can learn in a textbook.