Podcasts about Black history

On July 13, 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Waller County, Texas, jail cell three days after a traffic stop escalated into her arrest. Her death became a national symbol of police violence, the dangers Black women face in custody and the push for reforms in policing and jail oversight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On July 10, 1927, David Dinkins was born in Trenton, New Jersey. As New York City's first Black mayor, Dinkins championed civil rights, expanded community programs and helped shape the city's future while leaving a lasting mark on American political history. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is pushing back against a White House Domestic Policy Council report that accuses the National Museum of American History of "anti-Americanism" and "extreme political activism." Bunch says the Smithsonian remains committed to scholarship, accuracy, nonpartisanship and telling the fullness of America's story. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Kim Singleton discusses the PBS documentary Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War with the director Stacey Holman.Tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast

It's Thursday, July 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified, establishing birthright citizenship, due process and equal protection under the law. The landmark Reconstruction-era amendment remains one of the Constitution's most significant guarantees of civil rights and legal equality. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do we honor people who were enslaved when the enslavers are at the center of so much of our history?For generations, Nashville's portrayals of its Black history has lacked accuracy, as institutions have shied away from the legacy of American slavery.Today, we look at three well-known historical sites in Middle Tennessee: The Hermitage, Fort Negley and Travellers Rest. All have made recent efforts to adjust how they portray their history — but not everyone is satisfied with the approach.This episode was produced by Cynthia Abrams.Guests: Jamel Campbell-Gooch, community organizer and descendant of Esquire Hayes, who was enslaved at The Hermitage Dr. Aisha Francis, president of Franklin Cummings Tech and descendant of Hiram and Eveline Overton, who were enslaved at Travellers Rest Dr. Angela Sutton, Vanderbilt historian who studies Fort Negley Eola Lewis Dance, ethnohistorian and former CEO of James Madison's Montpelier

When most of us say "New York" we're really talking about the five burroughs. But there's another city that helped shape Black History, launched legendary artists, and served as one of the final gateways to freedom n the underground railroad. This episode of IDKMYDE is all about why it's time to put some respect on Buffalo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products and one of America's most influential Black entrepreneurs, has died at 99. Johnson transformed the Black hair-care industry, led the first Black-owned company listed on a major U.S. stock exchange and helped build lasting Black-owned institutions through business and banking. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new White House Domestic Policy Council report accuses the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History of "extreme political activism" and calls for a more patriotic presentation of American history ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. Critics argue the effort seeks to reshape how Black, Native, immigrant, women's and LGBTQ history are presented. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billy G. Mills, a pioneering civil rights attorney, former Los Angeles councilman and judge, has died at 96. As the first Black graduate of the UCLA School of Law and one of the first Black members elected to the Los Angeles City Council, Mills helped shape generations of legal and civil rights progress. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this new sleepy documentary-style story, we will explore the cultural history of three colors: yellow, black, and white. How were pigments for art and crafts or dyes obtained? What were the meanings, symbolisms, and status of these colors across various ancient cultures and to our days? Let's find out. This podcast is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #colors Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this segment of A Bowl of Soul, we are celebrating America's 250th Anniversary, Black History Style. Giving you the foundation of the African, American presence and contributions to America from 1776 to 2026 with some Classic Soul, R&B, Hip Hop and Gospel mixed in. A Semi-Quincentennial Soul celebration!!! We are living in a time where history is negated or being removed.  Although gains have been made, there is still more work to do!!!!  I hope you enjoy this broadcast, because I sure had fun putting it together. Keep it locked on A Bowl of Soul, A Mixed Stew of Soul Music. Take some Soul to Go by downloading the podcast and carrying it with you everywhere you go.  Just go to: www.abowlofsoul.com You can listen to the A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com giving you 24/7/365 days of Soul Music. Stop on by and listen:  A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365 You can support A Bowl of Soul and Buy Me A Coffee. Just click: Buy A Bowl of Soul A Cup of Coffee Protect what matters most with Aura! Your identity, finances, and privacy face real threats online every day. Aura brings it all together in one easy app, identity theft protection, credit monitoring, VPN, antivirus, and a password manager, so you can browse, bank, and live online with real peace of mind. Get protected today with Aura.

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?," continues to challenge Americans to confront the nation's founding contradictions and recommit to the promise of freedom for all. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the status of Black people at the time of America's founding.

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first U.S. territory to ban slavery, taking a historic stand while the American Revolution was still underway. The move helped establish an early anti-slavery precedent that would influence future debates over freedom, equality and citizenship. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, historian, and New York Times bestselling author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. takes us inside his latest book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

When you start critically thinking, American History does not makes since. We are entering the twilight zone of un-Black History. Who is Sojourner Truth? Was she a fictional character? Is she just another rapper-turned actor? Dive in and listen.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy of Strong Public Schools for Students and retired Milwaukee County Court Commissioner, Lindsey Draper, speak with Dr. Lerone Martin, Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University and author of Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drawing on his new book, Dr. Martin offers a compelling look at the experiences that shaped the young Martin Luther King, Jr., from the influence of his family, the Black church, and Jim Crow Atlanta to his early encounters with racism, his education at Morehouse College, and his growing sense of purpose in the ministry. He also discusses King's relationship with Coretta Scott, the couple's early years in Montgomery, Alabama, and the events that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Together, these formative experiences reveal how King's faith, character, and leadership developed long before he became one of the most influential figures of the American civil rights movement. Dr. Martin closes with a reading from Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

An appeals court has sided with the Trump administration in a dispute over a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House site. The ruling overturns a previous decision that ordered the National Park Service to restore panels removed from the memorial honoring people enslaved by President George Washington. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Award-winning science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born on June 22, 1947, in Pasadena, California. Through novels such as "Kindred" and "Parable of the Sower," Butler expanded the boundaries of science fiction and became one of the most influential Black writers in American literature. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black men often find it hard to be vulnerable - they're taught to be tough and not to show their feelings. But they struggle just as much as the rest of us. When two Black female clinicians noticed a high demand from Black men seeking therapy and facing barriers to access, they started Black Men Heal to offer free individual and group therapy programs for Black men. Racquel Williams talks with one of the co-founders, Zakia S. Williams. Learn more about their programs at www.blackmenheal.org. Then, Shara Dae Howard celebrates Juneteenth by diving into Philly's Black history with the “Queen of the Ring”, Vernoka Michael - owner of the Blue Horizon boxing gym, where legends like Joe Frazier trained. The gym closed in 2010, but Vernoka is making sure its legacy lives on.

Black history in the US is rich, profound -- and at risk of being lost forever, if not for the monumental efforts of Julieanna L. Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers -- the largest national archive of African American video-oral history -- Richardson shares some of the unknown and incredible legacies of Black America, highlighting the importance of documenting and preserving the past for future generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don sits down with legendary actor Ben Vereen for a conversation about his new production, The Gray House, and the enduring importance of preserving Black history. At a time when the current administration is working to erase or diminish parts of America's past, Vereen explains why protecting these stories isn't just about honoring history, it's about protecting the truth for future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode DescriptionAs America prepares to commemorate Juneteenth, Jason Herbert sits down with legendary actor Ben Vereen and breakout star Amethyst Davis for a powerful conversation about The Grey House—the Civil War-era drama that explores freedom, resistance, and the unfinished legacy of slavery. Drawing on their experiences bringing the series to life, Vereen and Davis reflect on portraying Black Americans during Reconstruction, the importance of telling stories that many would rather forget, and why history remains a battleground today.The conversation moves beyond filmmaking to explore Black liberation, historical memory, women's leadership during the Underground Railroad, and the resilience that carried generations through slavery and beyond. Vereen shares why America still needs "another slave story," while Davis discusses portraying an educated, formerly enslaved Black heroine whose intelligence and courage challenge long-held stereotypes. Together, they reflect on filming in Romania, working with director Roland Joffé, the emotional weight of key scenes, and why Juneteenth should become a day for families to gather and honor their ancestors.This is more than a conversation about television—it's a discussion about why history matters, why these stories must continue to be told, and how remembering the past offers hope for the future.

Happy Juneteenth!!!Check out our upcoming tour dates, including stops in Brooklyn, Newark, Philly, and more at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by comedians Alexis Bradby (@alexisbradby) and Chanel Ali (@chanelali) to discuss their upcoming projects, their Black history origins, and defining their own sense of "blackness".Email us your suggestions for the most slept-on figure in Black History at officialdrunkblackhistory@gmail.com. DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logoGuests:Chanel AliAlexis BradbyHosts:Brandon CollinsSponsors:The Almanac of Rap"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Chicago's South Side after more than a decade of planning and construction. The opening coincides with Juneteenth, adding deeper historical significance to the debut of the campus dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of The South Florida Roundup, we're joined by guests Dr. Tameka Bradley and Brian Knowles to talk about the history of Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the U.S. (0:11), the emergence of Black communities in the 19th and 20th centuries (20:45) and the teaching of Black history in today's often politicized education system (34:44).

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has pardoned 43 people convicted under a 19th-century law that made it a crime to help enslaved people escape. The order recognizes individuals including Elijah Anderson and Gillette Miles, whose efforts to aid enslaved people led to imprisonment and, ultimately, death behind bars. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Black history exhibits and other historical content removed from national parks. The ruling cites exhibits related to slavery, civil rights, Indigenous communities and climate science and gives the administration 21 days to comply. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heights High 100 Years 100 years ago, back when gas cost 23 cents and the president was Calvin Coolidge, Cleveland Heights High School at Cedar and Lee Roads was constructed. Thousands of alumni and guests from around the country and beyond will be returning to the Heights to celebrate this milestone, and participate in a three-day festival this weekend hosted by the Heights School Foundation. Part of the goal of the festival is to help raise money for the district, which announced last month that it is needs to make at least $5 million in budget cuts over the next two years due to expected revenue losses. We'll spend time on Wednesday's "Sound of Ideas" talking about the role the school has played in the lives of so many over the last century, preview the weekend of festivities, and look towards the future of the district, which has churned out a host of prominent alumni like NFL brothers Travis & Jason Kelce and the Mitchells Ice Cream brothers, Pete & Mike Mitchell. Guests: - Laura Loebl, Executive Director, Heights Schools Foundation, Class of 1987 - Jayla Scruggs, Class of 2026 - Kathy Blackman, Owner, Grog Shop/B Side Lounge, Class of 1986 - Liz Kirby, Superintendent, Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District Juneteenth Celebrations Juneteenth is coming up this Friday, marking five years since then-President Joe Biden made the day a federal holiday. The holiday signifies the day in 1865 where slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Many communities in Northeast Ohio are commemorating the holiday Friday. We'll highlight some of those events for the rest of the show and learn more about the origins of Juneteenth. Guests: - Talise Campbell, Artistic Director of Djapo Cultural Arts Institute - Greg Palumbo, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument - Tameka Ellington, Ph.D., Curator for Black History, McKinley Presidential Museum and Library

Vice President JD Vance sparred with "The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin over claims that Black history is being removed from public spaces. The debate comes days after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore slavery and civil rights exhibits at several historic sites. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, OKC District 99 candidate Dr. Carlos Robinson Dr. Robinson shares the raw truth about building a vibrant Black business ecosystem within Oklahoma City. He breaks down how historical barriers—like lack of ownership and systemic underinvestment—continue to shape disparities today. You'll discover how the Black Wall Street model of ownership still holds lessons for us now, and why collaboration, not competition, is key to collective prosperity. Plus, he reveals how policies—when rooted in community voice—can help close the wealth gap and restore hope.We explore the critical role of local leadership, the power of community-based policy, and the importance of intentional investment in black neighborhoods. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-america-podcast--4182415/support.A Pod by the People for the People.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to **Black History Mini Docs Podcast**, where we honor the powerful stories, forgotten voices, and courageous figures who helped shape Black history.In this episode, we spotlight the remarkable life and legacy of **Callie House** — a fearless activist, organizer, and early pioneer in the fight for reparations for formerly enslaved Black Americans. Born into slavery in 1861, Callie House rose to become one of the most important yet often overlooked leaders of the post-Civil War era.✊

Henry Ossian Flipper made history on June 14, 1877, when he became the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. His achievement came despite years of isolation and racism and remains a powerful symbol of perseverance and breaking barriers. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery. It may be the most recent addition to the federal calendar, but it's the oldest and longest nationally celebrated holiday in the US. June 19th, otherwise known as Juneteenth or Black independence day. Sadly, the majority of Americans don't know or even recognize the importance of this date to our history. Juneteenth is not just Black History, but an important milestone in American history and the birth of freedom.

In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, Professor Akil Parker joins Jae to discuss how we can revolutionize the way we approach mathematics by bringing it into the home and our daily lives. Learn how to turn everyday moments into educational opportunities while empowering yourself as your child's primary educator.

Check out our upcoming tour dates, including stops in Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Newark, and more at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by acclaimed singer D. Woods (@yagirldwoods) and "Keepin' it a Bean' host Marquise Richards (@marquisedavon) to discuss their upcoming projects, their Black history origins, and D. Woods' teacher giving a traumatic history lesson. Email us your suggestions for the most slept-on figure in Black History at officialdrunkblackhistory@gmail.com. DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logoGuests:D. WoodsMarquise RichardsHosts:Brandon CollinsSponsors:The Almanac of Rap"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Today we head back to Indianapolis with the podcast Urban Roots. In the 1950s and 1960s, Ms. Jean Spears was a young mother and burgeoning preservationist. She saved antiques from houses about to be demolished; she bought a home in a white slum and renovated it; later on, she did the same with a historic home in the black neighborhood near Indiana Avenue. In the eighties, she and some neighbors started digging into this black neighborhood's history, uncovering the names of Black doctors, civic leaders, and other professionals who had lived there, many of whom had worked for Madam C.J. Walker. She helped rename the neighborhood to Ransom Place, in honor of Freeman Ransom, Madam Walker's prodigious lawyer. And in 1991, they succeeded in getting the Ransom Place Historic District included in the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks in no small part to the connection to Madam C.J. Walker, Jean Spears was able to save this pocket of Black history, in an area that — as we explained last episode — the city of Indianapolis had almost erased from memory. But black Indy history is about more than Madam Walker, and other stories and places in the city need protection, too. In this episode, we'll introduce you to three Black women who are carrying on what Ms. Jean Spears started — safeguarding these little-known stories of the past and guiding Indianapolis toward a brighter future. Featuring: Claudia Polley, Urban Legacy Lands Initiative | Kaila Austin, artist and historian | Judith Thomas, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement for the City of Indianapolis | Paula Brooks, the Environmental Justice Program Manager at the Hoosier Environment Council Credits: Urban Roots Podcast: Urban Roots unearths little-known stories from urban history, especially histories of women and people of color that are in danger of being forgotten. Our mission is to elevate underrepresented voices and help preserve the places significant to them. Hosts and Executive Producers: Deqah Hussein-Wetzel and Vanessa Maria Quirk Editor and Executive Producer: Connor Lynch  Mixer: Andrew Callaway.  Music/Composer: Adaam James Levin-Areddy.   Making Contact Credits Episode Host: Salima Hamirani Executive Director: Jina Chung Editor: Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Engineer: Jeff Emtman Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain   **Music Credits** Roman- Galaxy (inspired up melody) Will Bangs - I'm so glad you exist Learn More:  Part 1: Madam Walker & the Rise and Fall of Indiana Avenue | Urbanist Media  Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

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Check out our upcoming tour dates, including stops in Washington, D.C., Brooklyn, Newark, and more at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by the hosts of "The Black Guy Who Tips" Rod and Karen Morrow to discuss their personal connections to Black history, when they learned about Juneteenth, and how they continue to be a prominent voice in the Black podcasting space.  Email us your suggestions for the most slept-on figure in Black History at officialdrunkblackhistory@gmail.com. DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logoGuests:The Black Guy Who TipsKaren MorrowRod MorrowHosts:Brandon CollinsSponsors:The Almanac of Rap"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

History doesn't only live in books. It lives in who gets remembered, who gets silenced, and who chooses to speak anyway! Meet Kristi Williams, a descendant of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and member of Historic Vernon AME Church, who brings a deeply personal lens to historical preservation, and Emma Willis, who complements this perspective by focusing on advocacy, ethical philanthropy, and the importance of treating lived experience with care and dignity. Together, they emphasize how community memory and historical truth are shaped by those closest to it. The discussion expands into the erasure of Black history in education, including policies such as Oklahoma's House Bill 1775, and the broader challenge of restricted narratives in schools. Kristi and Emma highlight practical ways everyday people can contribute, such as reading widely, including banned books, journaling present-day experiences, and preserving family and ancestral documents. They also explore philanthropy as a relational practice rather than transactional giving, stressing collaboration with communities. Ultimately, the conversation connects personal storytelling, institutional responsibility, and collective action as essential tools for preserving history and strengthening democracy. In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand how everyday people contribute to preserving history. Recognize the importance of descendant-led storytelling in historical preservation. Identify how oral histories and personal archives protect erased narratives. Analyze the impact of banning or restricting historical books. Appreciate the role of Black history in strengthening democratic understanding. Describe how philanthropy can support community-led cultural preservation. Distinguish between transactional giving and relational philanthropy. Apply journaling as a tool for documenting lived experience for future history. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Send us Fan MailClick Here to Watch This Episode on YouTube!In this episode, historian and Hair Story co-author Lori L. Tharps joins Hair What I'm Saying to discuss Black hair history, cultural identity, beauty standards, and how generations of misinformation have shaped our relationship with our hair.Black hair gets called “too big” and “too wild” like that's an objective fact, but it's really a script and somebody profits from it. We sit down with historian and journalist Lori L. Tharps, co-author of *Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America*, to pull that script apart and replace it with actual context. If you've ever second-guessed your texture, your style choices, or what “professional” is supposed to look like, this one is for you.We start with Lori's personal path and how a graduate school thesis on Black hair was dismissed as not “serious” scholarship, until the research proved otherwise. From workplace microaggressions to the quiet reality that many of us learned more about white hair than our own, we talk about how misinformation becomes internalized and why the language we use about our hair matters.Then we go deeper into Black hair history: pre-colonial African societies where hair worked like an identity system, carrying signals of community, status, and spirituality. We also get honest about cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation, the natural hair movement's global ripple effects, and how the Black hair industry grew from pre-Civil War barbering and styling into a multi-billion-dollar economy that's often judged with a double standard.You'll leave with a cleaner frame: Black hair isn't “hard,” it's unique, delicate, and powerful, and it only becomes a problem inside systems that refuse to understand it. Subscribe to the podcast, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it shifts how you see your hair.Connect with Lori L. Tharps:Lori's WebsiteClick here to purchase the book, Hair Story written by Lori L. Tharps & Ayana D. ByrdSupport the showDo you have a story to share that's worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you!Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!Support the Hair What I'm Saying Podcast

Empower your children by giving them a foundation rooted in greatness rather than struggle. In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, host Jae sits down with educator Gareth to discuss the transformative power of classical African history. If you have ever felt that traditional school curriculums fall short in representing the true depth of heritage, this conversation will provide the roadmap you need.Gareth explains why it is essential to move beyond a narrative that begins with slavery and instead focus on the thousands of years of excellence that came before. We dive deep into how understanding your roots acts as an anchor, filtering out negativity and providing the nutrients of inspiration needed to thrive in the modern world. You will learn about the incredible contributions of Nile Valley civilizations, including how ancestors invented geometry and algebra to solve real-world problems.

Check out our upcoming tour dates, including stops in Houston and Irving, TX, Washington, D.C., and Brooklyn at https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/upcoming-shows!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at officialdrunkblackhistory!Host Brandon (@frodo_blackins) is joined by comedians Joanna Briley and Darin Patterson to discuss the history of Juneteenth, their personal experiences with Black History, and their thoughts on the most slept-on figures in Black History! Email us your suggestions for the most slept-on figure in Black History at officialdrunkblackhistory@gmail.com. DBH Links:- https://www.instagram.com/officialdrunkblackhistory- https://www.drunkblackhistory.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@drunkblackhistory- https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/16706941-dbh-logoGuest:Joanna BrileyDarin PattersonHosts:Brandon Collins"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

Florida didn't always used to be this way. Unregulated development. Runaway sprawl. Developers controlling the state. What happened?Chadd Charland is running for State House in District 15 (all of Nassau and parts of Duval counties)."Welcome to Florida's" next live event comes Friday, June 12th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Happy Medium Bookstore Cafe in Jacksonville! It's a free event. Come out and say "hello."Joining us today are Bob Kealing and Rev. Billy C. Wirtz to discuss the Chitlin' Circuit in Florida. The Chitlin' Circuit was a network of Black live music establishments during the mid-20th century around which all the greats played. Bob and Billy have produced a documentary about the Circuit in Florida.If you'd like to book a screening of the documentary in your community, contact Bob Kealing at: callingmehomebook@gmail.com.If this subject interests you, check out our Florida Black History YouTube channel for our previous episodes related to Black History in Florida.

This episode is juicy, and it does have gossip — but I admit that it's actually less about specific juicy gossip and more about why we love juicy gossip... gossip about celebrities, gossip about extended family, gossip about our coworkers and frenemies and reality stars and even random people involved in high drama. We love reading gossip, whispering gossip, talking shit about people who gossip too much (or not enough)... gossip is a primary means of making sense of the world, and we should all talk (and think) about it more. Nichole Hill, host of the fantastic podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy, joins me to do just that. Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode! Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code CULTURE at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! If you're in the market for a beautiful new sofa, dining table or bed, head over to https://www.article.com/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CULTURE at https://www.oneskin.co/CULTURE Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/CULTURE to claim $10 off your first order. Show Notes: Listen to Our Ancestors Were Messy! Learn more about Nichole's work Nicole references the episode on Paul Robeson, which you can find here My chapter on Dorothy Dandridge is in my book Scandals of Classic Hollywood Dandridge on the cover of Life Magazine: We also reference the episode on Oscar Micheaux, which is so wild Nichole's co-host on that episode = Dr. Ray Christian We're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about: WOMEN'S FITNESS INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. As our co-host Zoe Rom puts it: "Women are told they need to do fasting, creatine, lifting, fueling, and recovery differently than men. Sometimes the science backs it. More often the "different" is a marketing mechanism: invent a gendered problem, sell a gendered protocol, collect the markup." What's going on here? Where have you seen it, what pisses you off about it... take this wherever you'd like. WHITE LADY HAIR! Cultural critic Sarah Mesle will be joining us to talk about her new book Tangled: Seven Iconic Moments in White Women's Hair and What They Tell Us About Power, Pleasure, and Complicity. If there's a white lady whose hair interests you, I guarantee you it interests Sarah, too. We can talk about specific celebrity/actress haircuts but also specific styles/trends. I cannot wait for this one. INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP with Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less (and Villa Coco, a new book with an intergenerational friendship at its center). You can ask questions about how to find intergenerational friends, how to sustain those friendships, what people seem to love so much about them, wherever your heart takes you. Anything you need advice for/want musings about for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segment. Join the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world.Got a question to submit, a prompt for Ask Anne Anything, or an idea for a future episode? Tell us here.Catch up on everything else happening in the Culture Study universe here.Transcripts will be available here within 24 hours of publishing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Godfrey and crew discuss the Christmas party chaos at The Comedy Cellar, Chelsea Handler's surprise new bestie: Yamaneika Saunders, Vishnu accidentally drinking Snapple and spiraling into U.S./Indian politics, a deeply unserious debate about whether Indians cook with their feet, and a breakdown of the worst TV hosts of all time from Bob Barker to Dr. Phil.The boys also get into big girl diets, the Michael Jackson biopic, and the undeniable greatness of Indian Michael Jackson songs.Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish twice a week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust.Original Air Date: ----------------------------------------------