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Sept. 28, 2024

The SHOCKINGLY Racist Legacy of the Treadmill

Did you know that early Treadmills were used to walk enslaved people in to submission, Join us while we talk about the History of the Treadmill. #blackhistory #treadmill #blackhistorian 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:…

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Sept. 22, 2024

Unmasking Why America created Race

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. #race #blackhistory So, Let's discuss the origins of Racial identity. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow…

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Sept. 14, 2024

Unmasking the First Black Legend of Country Music.

DeFord Bailey, was a Black pioneering figure in American country music and blues and the first Black performer on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Known as the "harmonica wizard." #blackhistory #history #countrymusic Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support…

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Sept. 7, 2024

Unmasking the Dark World 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. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support…

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Aug. 31, 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 #franklin #charliebrown #snoopy #peanuts Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow…

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Aug. 24, 2024

Unmasking the RISE of Black Democrats

Ever wondered why so many Black voters heavily lean Democrat? As with everything, it begins with racism. Let’s dive into the events that shaped this ever-changing political landscape. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914…

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Aug. 17, 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 multiracial individuals assimilating into the white majority to navigate societal barriers like harsh racial segregation and…

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Aug. 10, 2024

Why Black Folks LOVE Soul Food (Compilation)

This video is a compilation of videos showcasing the history behind the delicious foods that make up soul food, from fried chicken to chitterlings. Join us as we explore the rich heritage and timeless love the Black community has for soul food. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow…

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Aug. 3, 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. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook:…

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July 27, 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. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doneness https://wanderingfoodie.com/why-do-black-people-like-their-meat-well-done/ https://slate.com/human-interest/2010/06/a-history-of-well-done-meat-in-america.html

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July 20, 2024

The Brutal Story of a Segregated Lunch Counter

The first Woolworth store was opened by Frank Winfield Woolworth on February 22, 1879, as "Woolworth's Great Five Cent Store" in Utica, New York. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee…

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July 13, 2024

The Man That was KO'ed by Ford Motor Company

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. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on…

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July 6, 2024

The Man who Investigating Lynchings by Passing as 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 in the United States. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram:…

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June 30, 2024

How Black folks Made the Fourth a Black Holiday

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Fourth of July celebrations took on deep new meanings. While Confederate sympathizers hid away in bitterness, African Americans across the South embraced the day with joy, commemorating their newfound freedom with fireworks, speeches, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me…

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June 25, 2024

The FORGOTTEN Legacy of Josephine Baker (Remastered)

Imagine a world-famous dancer and singer, draped in the dazzling lights of Paris, who charmed her way through the highest echelons of society. Now, imagine that beneath this glamorous exterior, she was also one of World War II’s most daring and successful spies. Join us as we unveil the captivating…

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June 23, 2024

The Brutal Legacy of Sundown Towns

Sundown towns, were communities that enforced segregation by requiring non-whites to leave before sunset through local laws, intimidation and violence. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history 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.britannica.com/place/sundown-town https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/sundown-towns/…

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June 16, 2024

The RACIST History of Woke (remastered) #history

A video about the History of the word Woke and how it's all gone so bad. 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 https://www.vox.com/culture/21437879/stay-woke-wokeness-history-origin-evolution-controversy https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/woke-meaning-word-history-b1790787.html

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June 11, 2024

The TRAGIC Life of Josh Gibson (Remastered)

An explanation about the amazing and too short life of Josh Gibson also known as The Black Babe Ruth Joshua Gibson born December 21, 1911 was a Negro League catcher and one of the greatest home run hitters in the game’s history. Known as “the black Babe Ruth,” Gibson is…

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June 8, 2024

The UNTOLD Story of Black Eyed Peas

"Did you know? Black-eyed peas have deep roots in African culture and were brought to America during the transatlantic slave trade. Join us while we discuss the History of Black Eyed Peas 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…

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June 5, 2024

The Martinsville Seven #history

Tragic short story about the Martinsville Seven

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June 2, 2024

The History of Tipping #history

Quick history of how black people created tipping

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June 2, 2024

The INJUSTICE of The Martinsville Seven #history

The “Martinsville Seven” — Francis DeSales Grayson, Frank Hairston Jr., Howard Hairston, James Luther Hairston, Joe Henry Hampton, Booker T. Millner, and John Clabon Taylor — were convicted of assault of a white woman Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook:…

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June 1, 2024

Vacationing While Black #history

John Lewis talks about traveling through the south during Jim Crow

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May 31, 2024

The History of Tipping #history

How Tipping effected Black People

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