The Real McCoy
Afro Tales Podcast - A podcast by Amon Mazingo - Mondays

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Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode I take you on a captivating journey through the life of Elijah McCoy, a remarkable African American inventor. Discover the origins of the phrase 'the real McCoy' and learn how McCoy's groundbreaking inventions transformed the railroad industry. From his humble beginnings in Canada to his innovative spirit that revolutionized technology, this episode highlights the importance of McCoy's legacy and contributions to American history. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of this extraordinary figure and enjoy a delicious recipe inspired by his story! Book: The Real McCoy: The Life of an African-American Inventor By: Wendy Towle Following the story, Chef shares a delectable recipe for Pouding Chomeur, a sweet treat inspired by the themes of the episode. Perfect for savoring while reflecting on the blessings we all seek in our lives. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: https://www.recettes.qc.ca/recettes/recette/pouding-chomeur-a-l-erable Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afroels podcast. Join me as we explore the tales of indigenous people (16:33) My thoughts (20:37) Pouding Chomeur (23:39) Until next time Historical Figures Stories: The Griot https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-griots-role/ Montazuma https://www.afrotalescast.com/montezuma-part-1/ Mental Health Phone Number: 988 https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://www.instagram.com/artbyshalaye/ Music: Artist: 1st Contact Album: Song: Long Way Home URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/single/long-way-home/ SFX: https://freesound.org/