8/27/25

Episode 2: From Markets to Masterpiece

🌍 From Markets to Masterpieces: The Daily Life of Ancient Africa ✨👑 What was life really like in Africa before slavery? In this episode of Truth Tellers: Black History for Kids, we take young learners on a journey into the heart of African daily life—full of trade, learning, art, and storytelling.

📚 In under 5 minutes, children ages 5–12 will discover:

âś… Bustling African marketplaces in Timbuktu filled with salt, gold, and spices

âś… Schools and libraries where students studied math, science, and astronomy

✅ The magic of griots—storytellers who kept history alive through tales and song

âś… Families, music, and traditions that made African life rich and joyful

This episode reminds us that Africa’s history did not begin with slavery—it began with creativity, knowledge, and pride.

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