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Let's talk about the power of a mother‘s love and how it helped reunite one family, torn apart by slavery.

Let's talk about a troubling trend in one of the new popular areas of comedy Austin, Texas.

Why is the Trump administration creating a monument to honor one of the most racist Confederate Generals? Also, let's talk about the anxiety that Black people feel when being in white spaces. https://youtu.be/ge7i60GuNRg

It's time to change the Florida Constitution.

Is the new American Eagle Jeans ad racist? Let's talk about it.

Let's talk about the white supremacists who are building their version of utopia in Arkansas.https://youtu.be/UpOJzIvmCCk?s...

Let's talk about the sentencing in the case of US v Hankison

Trey's Table Episode 334: Fake News Let's talk about fake news and how it impacts black history, politics and culture.https://youtu.be/IQeoLKzQHvI?s... Black home schoolers push back against racist, unregulated curricula: ‘They called slavery immigration' | Race in education | The Guardian

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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/