A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.
Let's talk about African-Americans and the sport of tennis.https://youtu.be/S-mMhv5IcP8?s...https://youtu.be/VID_7bdJ27o?s...https://youtu.be/CB0Bkvk1Eas?s...https://youtu.be/cKAI6efsgUA?s...
Let's talk about the civil rights activist who use passing as a technique to advance the cause of justice for black Americans
The New York Times put out its list of the best movies of the past 25 years. There were only four black movies on the list. Let's make our own list, a list of the best Black movies of the past 25 years.
Let's talk about how Sesame Street has handled the issue of race. https://youtube.com/@darastarrtucker?si=rpETseMNGFhZ8I8O
Which Black politician will be the next Stephen?https://youtu.be/aQ-_ePiXdtc?s...
In this podcast episode, let's explore the continuing fight for civil rights for our brothers and sisters living with disabilities. https://youtu.be/l-X7Y9dW_BE?s...https://youtu.be/5aiFVhXSvgc?s...https://youtu.be/MQafuiLGP7g?s...
Trey's Table Episode 324: Harvard's Broken Promise **
Trey's Table Episode 323: Book Awards, Racism, and UF Law.
Trey's Table Episode 322: Why We Still Pick the White Dolls ✨ Episode 322: The Clarks' Doll Test & the Legacy of Internalized Racism ✨ In the 1940s, psychologists Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark conducted a groundbreaking experiment: Black children were asked to choose between Black and white dolls. The results were heartbreaking—most children preferred the white doll, calling it “nice” and “good,” while rejecting the Black doll as “bad” . This revealed the brutal psychological toll of segregation and white supremacy on Black self-perception. Decades later, studies—including modern recreations—show similar biases persist . On *Trey's Table*, we dive into: - **How systemic racism shapes identity** from childhood . - **The Clarks' role in *Brown v. Board***—and why their findings remain urgent . - **Internalized racism in Black & Asian communities**—how stereotypes endure and how we resist . The doll test isn't just history—it's a mirror. Tune in to explore how we confront its legacy today.
Why aren't Black women cast as the lead actresses in romantic comedies?https://youtu.be/--kn7-_0Pgw?s...
Let's talk about how Beyoncé is making the summer of 2025 the Summer of Joy.
Trey's Table Episode 319: Breaking the Silence The Black Church has been our sanctuary. But for too many, it's also been a site of betrayal. This week on #treystable, we're confronting the unspoken crisis: sexual abuse in the Black Church. From pastors who exploit power to systems that silence survivors, it's time to name the harm—and chart a path to healing.
Black people in their 30s and 40s aren't going to church much anymore. Let's talk about why this is happening.
What happens when you appoint an incredibly incompetent white nationalist to be the Secretary of Defense? https://youtu.be/8hvWzy-RqZo?s...
Why does President Donald Trump want to prohibit state and local governments from being able to regulate AI?
This episode is dedicated to my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters and in particular those who served in the military.
Let's talk about the untold number of black Americans who at one point passed for white and the one courageous black American actress who refused to do so.
In 1937, an 8-year-old Lorraine Hansberry narrowly dodged a brick thrown through her family's Chicago home by a white mob. Their crime? Moving into a “whites-only” neighborhood. This trauma—and her father Carl Hansberry's landmark Supreme Court case (Hansberry v. Lee)—would fuel her masterpiece, A Raisin in the Sun the first Broadway play by a Black woman . The Hansberrys' battle mirrored the Younger family's in Raisin both defied racist housing covenants that confined Black families to overcrowded, overpriced slums. Though Carl won his case on a technicality (the covenant lacked enough signatures), the ruling didn't end segregation—just as the Youngers' victory over Clybourne Park's buyout offer couldn't erase systemic racism . Hansberry's genius was turning her family's story into art that exposed Northern liberalism's hypocrisy. As she wrote, Raisin wasn't just about “buying a house” but “the ghetto's violence, deferred dreams, and the cost of dignity” . Tune in to explore how housing discrimination shaped Hansberry's radical vision—and why her fight still resonates today. #ARaisinInTheSun #HousingJustice #BlackHistory"
Let's explore the connections between Black Americans and Filipino Americans.https://youtu.be/PcPS-21ZVMw?s...
Trey's Table Episode 311: The Shirley Card # How the Shirley Card Introduced Racial Bias Into Photography | Trey's Table Ep. 311 I'm Trey Smith, host of Trey's Table, where we explore African-American history, politics, and culture. In Episode 311, we examine the Shirley Card—a tool that embedded racial bias into photography for decades. ## The Problem With the Shirley Card Used by photo labs to calibrate skin tones, the Shirley Card (named after a white model) set lighter skin as the default standard. As a result, darker complexions were often poorly rendered—too dark, washed out, or lacking detail. This wasn't just technical oversight; it reflected systemic exclusion. ## Why It Still Matters The Shirley Card's legacy persists today, from **facial recognition struggles** with darker skin to **uneven social media filters**. Understanding this history reveals how bias shapes even everyday technology. ## Listen to the Episode We discuss: ✅ The origins and impact of the Shirley Card ✅ How Black professionals challenged these standards ✅ The fight for equity in modern imaging tech
Trey's Table Episode 310: Remember Fort Pillow "How Black Soldiers Won the Civil War" The Civil War wasn't just fought for Black freedom—it was fought by Black freedom fighters. In this week's episode of #TreysTable, we break down:
Remember Frank's Place? The 1987 Tim Reid show had: ✔️ No laugh tracks ✔️ Real Black New Orleans culture ✔️ An episode calling out colorism (*with a PAPER BAG TEST plot!*) ✔️ Emmy-winning writing ...and CBS STILL canceled it after 1 season. New *Trey's Table* ep explains why this gem mattered—and how it changed TV. Tap the link in bio! #BlackPodcasts
Trey's Table Episode 308: Slavery Wasn't Cool Episode 308: Doug Wilson, Pete Hegseth, and the Intersection of Christian Nationalism & Power What happens when far-right Christian nationalism meets the highest levels of U.S. defense policy? In Episode 308 of Trey's Table, I dive into the troubling ties between Pastor Doug Wilson a prominent Christian nationalist—and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth From Wilson's controversial theology to his political influence, this conversation unpacks the dangerous implications of their relationship for Black communities, democracy, and the future of American governance.
The CIA. A Black spy. A guerrilla revolution. And a cover-up.
The Forgotten Massacre: Oscarville, Georgia (1912) – Episode 306 of Trey's Table" In 1912, the thriving Black community of Oscarville in Forsyth County, Georgia, was violently destroyed. After the rape and murder of a white woman, two Black men were lynched without trial, and white mobs terrorized Black families—burning homes, churches, and schools. Over 1,000 Black residents were forced out, and Forsyth County became an all-white "sundown county" for generations. On Episode 306 of Trey's Table, we uncover this buried history: Who benefited from the stolen land? How did lies and silence shape the county's future? And why does Oscarville's story still matter today? https://www.npr.org/2016/09/15... Listen now (link in bio) and join the conversation. #BlackHistory #HiddenHistory #TreysTable
Let's talk about the breakout star of the movie Sinners.
At a time when America was a violent, racist, and anti-black nation these two black men became the most dynamic and popular comedy duo in the nation. https://youtube.com/@jesstorrescomedy?si=QOijB5GHPetpaVYe
Only three African-American chefs working in the United States have received a Michelin star. Let's talk about this and representation of African-Americans in the culinary industry.
The beauty of black women and their hair is so powerful. Let's talk about it.https://youtu.be/7mjgeKpkMUU?s...https://youtu.be/G5vFFvxMR2w?s...
Why is the US GOVERNMENT providing special treatment for White South African refugees? https://www.amerikaners.com/
The Invisible Architect: Julian Abele & the Duke Chapel He Couldn't Enter In this episode, I discuss the story of Julian Abele. The brilliant African-American architect.https://dukemag.duke.edu/stori...
If you haven't been paying attention to the Virginia race for Governor, you should be. It's the most exciting race going on right now.
In the summer of 1963, while the world focused on marches and speeches, over a dozen Black girls—some as young as 12—were locked inside a Georgia stockade. Their crime? Protesting segregation. No charges. No trial. Just weeks in a sweltering, filthy cell. Their story was almost erased—until a photographer risked everything to expose the truth. This week on Trey's Table we uncover the harrowing, forgotten history of the Leesburg Stockade Girls. Their courage. Their resilience. And why this story still matters today. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio. #BlackHistory #CivilRights #LeesburgStockade http://pscourses.ucsd.edu/ps10...
The Ryan Coogler movie Sinners has sparked renewed interest in African-American history, particularly in the Delta region of Arkansas in Mississippi. Let's talk about an event that is briefly referenced in the film.https://youtu.be/j_w1B4nMPeU?s...
Why is the Trump Department of Justice giving this violent police officer a sweetheart deal? https://www.justice.gov/usao-c...
Trey's Table Episode 294: What Sinners Teaches Us About Blues Music
Let's talk about the power and impact of art. https://youtu.be/SASPLM26qtc?s...https://www.nytimes.com/2025/0...https://www.arts.gov/
Trey's Table Episode 292: Shut Up and Dribble "The NBA Silenced Craig Hodges for Speaking Out—Here's Why It Still Matters" Craig Hodges was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history—a three-time Three-Point Contest champion and a key piece of the early '90s Chicago Bulls dynasty. But in 1992, at just 32 years old, his career suddenly ended. No farewell tour. No league-wide acknowledgment. Just silence. Why? Because Hodges refused to stay quiet about injustice. In 1991, during the Bulls' White House visit after their first championship, Hodges wore a dashiki and hand-delivered a letter to President George H.W. Bush. In it, he condemned the administration's neglect of Black communities, its militarized foreign policy, and the systemic racism plaguing America. The response? The NBA blackballed him. Hodges' story isn't unique—it's part of a long tradition of Black athletes being punished for their activism. From Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the message has always been clear: Play ball, but don't speak up. On the latest episode of Trey's Table we break down Hodges' legacy, the price he paid for his principles, and why his fight still resonates today. Listen now—and ask yourself: How much has really changed? #CraigHodges #NBA #Blackballed #ActivistAthletes #TrevsTable
What would happen if a black politician did what Ron DeSantis is accused of doing?
The Controversial Show That Never Was What if the South won the Civil War? HBO almost answered that question—and the backlash was