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Feb. 29, 2024

Why Black Folks love Banana Pudding #blackhistorymonth

Banana pudding, a dessert often featuring layers of vanilla custard, crispy vanilla wafers or ladyfingers, and freshly sliced bananas, is a classic treat beloved by many. When served in a dish, it's sometimes served with a dollop of whipped cream or a meringue. This dessert has become deeply embedded in…

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Feb. 29, 2024

The immortal woman #blackhistory

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed terminal cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins University. During her treatment, Dr. George Gey, without her consent, harvested cells from her cervix. Lacks cancer cells possessed a remarkable property, they could grow indefinitely in a lab. This discovery led to the creation of the first…

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Tuskegee Experiment #history

The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male was a study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a group of nearly 400 African American men with syphilis

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Feb. 23, 2024

James Hemings, The Enslaved French Chef #blackhistory

James Hemings is acknowledged for the introduction of culinary delights such as macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, meringue, whipped cream, and French fries to America. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the first American to undergo professional cooking instruction in France. Despite these considerable feats, he accomplished this while…

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Feb. 22, 2024

How a Black Man created Buffalo Wings (Audio Only)

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me…

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Feb. 20, 2024

Short History of Buffalo Wings #blackhistory

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a family-owned establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, an equally vital, albeit lesser-known, contribution to the development of the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young

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Feb. 18, 2024

The Black Halftime show z

According to Homey Don’t Play That!: The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution, author David Peisner In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even…

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Feb. 15, 2024

Who ACTUALLY Invented The Buffalo Wing? #blackhistorymonth

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me…

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Feb. 13, 2024

The REMARKABLE Life of Malcolm X

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve…

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Feb. 11, 2024

How "In Living Color" Created the Super Bowl Halftime Show

In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram:…

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Feb. 8, 2024

The Story of "In Living Color" and the Super Bowl Halftime.

In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram:…

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Feb. 2, 2024

The REMARKABLE Life of Malcolm X #blackhistorymonth

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve…

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Jan. 29, 2024

Chitlins and Black people #foodhistory

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Jan. 28, 2024

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Jan. 27, 2024

Why do black folks eat Chitterlings? (Audio Only) #blackhistorymonth

How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig intestines Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/02/16/275313723/the-origin-and-hot-stank-of-the-chitlin-circuit https://www.baystatebanner.com/2014/01/08/chitlins-from-slave-food-to-delicacy-the-black-american-kitchen/

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Jan. 19, 2024

Why do black folks eat Chitterlings? #blackhistory

How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig intestines Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/02/16/275313723/the-origin-and-hot-stank-of-the-chitlin-circuit https://www.baystatebanner.com/2014/01/08/chitlins-from-slave-food-to-delicacy-the-black-american-kitchen/

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Jan. 12, 2024

16th Street Church Bombing (Audio Only)

On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Four young girls were killed and many other people injured. Outrage over the incident and the violent clash between protesters and police that followed helped draw national attention to the…

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Jan. 5, 2024

The TRAGIC 16th Street Church Bombing #blackhistory

On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Four young girls were killed and many other people injured. Outrage over the incident and the violent clash between protesters and police that followed helped draw national attention to the…

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Dec. 29, 2023

The Black New Year (Audio Only) #blackhistory

How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.html…

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Dec. 22, 2023

The History of The Black New Year's #blackhistory

How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.html…

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Dec. 9, 2023

The Black Christmas

How did Black Folks come to celebrate Christmas? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.essence.com/news/thanksgiving-dinner-black-food-origins/ https://www.ebony.com/should-black-people-celebrate-thanksgiving/

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Dec. 9, 2023

The History of The Black Christmas #blackhistory

How did Black Folks come to celebrate Christmas? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.essence.com/news/thanksgiving-dinner-black-food-origins/ https://www.ebony.com/should-black-people-celebrate-thanksgiving/

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Dec. 2, 2023

Mississippi Burning

On June 21st, 1964, three activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were kidnapped and killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me…

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Dec. 2, 2023

The True HORROR behind the Mississippi Burning Murders #blackhistory

On June 21st, 1964, three activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were kidnapped and killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me…

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