Episodes
March 25, 2024
Why Black Folks love Corn Bread
Did you know cornbread is one of America's oldest culinary treasures? Native Americans were the first to unlock the potential of corn, turning it into meal for bread, cakes, and porridge, but how did it become a soul food st…
April 1, 2024
The History of The Black Easter
Easter is a celebration rich in history and tradition, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion around 30 A.D. This special day intertwines aspects of Christianity,…
April 21, 2024
Why Black Folks Hate Tipping
What is the history of the sterotype between Black folks and Tipping, and why to Black folks hate tipping?
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May 3, 2024
The Forgotten Black Cowboys
The cowboy, often seen as a symbol of the American West, actually has its roots in Spanish colonization. It wasn't until the late 19th century, however, during the massive expansion of the cattle industry, that the iconic co…
May 17, 2024
The FORGOTTEN Creators of Country Music
Country music, often seen as a white rural American music genre, has roots deeply woven into various musical traditions, many of which were significantly shaped by African-Americans. When country music started as a genre, it…
July 28, 2024
Why Black Folks love a Well Done Steak
Join us while we, explore the rich history of Black community timeless love for a well cooked steak.
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Aug. 4, 2024
When Ford Motor Company REJECTED The GOAT
In 1948, heavyweight champion, Joe Louis is ready to hang up his gloves. Seeking a new venture, he reaches out to none other than Henry Ford II to explore opening a car dealership in Chicago.
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Aug. 11, 2024
Unmasking the Legacy of Race Records
This term "Race Records" was used to categorize music made by African American artists for the African American community regardless of genre.
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Aug. 18, 2024
The Man Who Passed for White
Walter White grew up Black but had features that allowed him to "pass" as a white man. This helped him live with two different identities, By pretending to be white, he was able to uncover and fight against racial injustice …
Aug. 25, 2024
The Black Guide That Changed Travel
Discover the history of the Negro Motorist Green Book, a vital guidebook for African American roadtrippers. Founded by Victor Hugo Green, this publication provided safe travel options and listed welcoming establishments acro…
Sept. 1, 2024
How One Black Character Changed Comics
In 1968, a schoolteacher feeling compelled to make a difference during the civil rights moment, So she reached out to Charles M. Schulz with a proposal for a new character
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Sept. 16, 2024
How the One Drop Rule Shaped Blackness
This is how the 'One Drop Rule.' a principle that stated that person with known even a drop of African ancestry makes that person Black, and how its legacy continues to affect us today.
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Sept. 23, 2024
Unmasking the Secret Life Behind White Passing
The concept of racial passing is where individuals from one racial group are perceived or pass as members of another racial group. Historically prevalent in the United States, racial passing often involved Black or multiraci…
Sept. 30, 2024
Unmasking the Dark Roots of Colorism
Join us as we unpack the layers of colorism. This form of discrimination goes beyond racism, affecting individuals based on their skin tone even within their own ethnic or racial groups.
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Oct. 7, 2024
Unmasking The Dark Roots of Race in America
Race is a social concept created to categorize people based on physical traits like skin color and physical features. It became the entire basis for American Slavery.
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Oct. 14, 2024
The DEEP Waters of Black Swimmers
Can you swim? Over 58% of Black children can't swim, nearly double the rate for white children. This issue traces back to years of racial segregation, that prevented generations of Black Americans from learning to swim, leav…
Oct. 28, 2024
The LOST Recipes of The Black Pitmaster
The origins of barbecue are firmly rooted in the plantation South, where enslaved Black pitmasters blended their own culinary traditions with those of Indigenous peoples to create what we know as American barbecue.
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Nov. 4, 2024
The DEADLY Quest for Black Voting Rights
From the Reconstruction era to the Civil Rights Movement, Black Americans have struggled for the right vote since the early days of this nation, from the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing fight against Black voter suppression…
Nov. 18, 2024
The LOST Recipe of Black Rice
In the late 15th century, Portuguese explorers noted the flourishing rice cultivation in West Africa, a skill deeply rooted in local communities. Tragically, the transatlantic slave trade brought these expert rice cultivator…