Black History Year
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Black History Year
Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community. The Black History Year feed connects you to the h...
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Who Was "The Real McCoy?"
We all know that the good stuff is “the real McCoy.” And every invention from this Black innovator was so head and shoulders above its competitors tha...
Angie Stone’s Hidden Connection To The Rap Industry
Before Megan Thee Stallion’s knees and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl grin, there was Angie Stone. Here’s the fascinating story of how this Southern chur...
No One Believed These Men Were Real So History Hid Them
Imagine being so good at something, that mainstream history tried to make it seem like you never existed. That’s exactly what happened to these Black...
How Five Black Women Sued The Klan And Won
In 1982, five Black women were minding their own business when suddenly they were hit with birdshot – ammunition used to kill and shoot small birds. W...
His Prayers Became America’s First Negro Spirituals
We can all agree that singing is sometimes the best way to lift our spirits. That was also true for our ancestors when it came to spirituals. And this...
3 Beloved Amusement Parks With A Racist Past
Full of excitement, adrenaline rushes, thrills, and laughter, the amusement park is a place for fun. But there are a few secrets in these parks that a...
The Untold Story of the NBA’s First Black Player
When Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, it sent shockwaves throughout the country. But a few years later, another pioneer was also determ...
The Richest Black Street In The World Isn’t The One You Think
It was once called the richest Black street in the world, but it’s not the one you think. Where was it, and what was the secret to its success?
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3 Little-Known Facts Behind George Foreman’s Legendary Grill
Back in the day, there wasn’t a kitchen around that didn’t have (or want) a George Foreman grill. Foreman made the grill a legend, but you might not k...
Don’t Fall for the Racist "Whistle Walk" Myth
Who believes this? They prepared the food, but they’d catch hell from their enslavers if they tasted it. So, the enslaved cooks were forced to whistle...
This Black Heiress Turned Wealth Into A Sanctuary From Jim Crow
We all know about Madam CJ Walker’s beauty empire. But when she died, her daughter flipped her fortune into something “dark.”
The History of Buffalo Wings Is Blacker Than You Think
Buffalo wings are a favorite for many, especially during sports events. But did you know a Black chef invented them? Here’s the hidden Black history o...
They Called It A Snack. Our Ancestors Called It Sacred.
Our ancestors' devotion to preserving this sacred ingredient gives an even deeper meaning to “soul food.” This ingredient offered them strength when t...
The Fateful Night Richard Pryor Stopped Telling Jokes
While telling his usual jokes to a sold-out crowd, he paused, stared at the audience for a moment, and blurted out, “What the f*** am I doing here?” A...
The Day Eartha Kitt Clapped Back at the President
What do you get when you combine the original Catwoman with the President of the United States and a heavily protested war? The answer is very truthfu...
3 Times Black Resistance Crushed White Terror
When flag-waving white terrorists showed up to a historically Black community, shouting the n-word, and claiming territory for white men, residents re...
Using These Everyday ‘Black’ Words Is More Harmful Than You Think
Without batting an eye, we casually use everyday words that associate Blackness with evil. While using them seems innocent, their hidden impact negati...
This Black Filmmaker Was Hollywood’s Biggest Threat to White Supremacy
He stepped out onto the stage, prepared to address the audience. But deep in his spirit he knew death was upon him. It was urgent that he deliver one...
The Horrors of Forced Breeding Among the Enslaved
When they couldn’t continue human trafficking, they turned to a new horror to ensure a supply of enslaved labor. Enslavers forcibly bred the enslaved...
Why Banning DEI Goes Beyond Black Dollars
The current DEI ban isn’t just about Black-owned businesses or profits. It’s much deeper and more disturbing than you may think. As companies like Tar...
She Ignited Her Community With A Carnival – And Made History
In the dead of winter, they danced. Jazz played. They dressed up, spoke up, and got down. This is the story of how this exiled Black communist started...
3 Ways HillmanTok University Is Reviving the Legacy of Black Education
DEI rollbacks and Black history bans aren't new. They've always been deployed to block our access to educational opportunities. Now, 'HillmanTok' Univ...
3 Ridiculous Things That Used To Be Illegal For Black Folks
Today’s tough-on-crime laws couldn’t hold a candle back in the day. As soon as enslavement ended, the foolishness started. Black people – even those w...
Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore Shells To The Inauguration
In a world where anti-Black politicians and policies surround us, Ketanji Brown Jackson sat in a sea of hate with the most potent Black symbol around...
What Trump’s Attack On Birthright Citizenship Means For Black Americans
In 1857, this country told Dred Scott that Black people like him could never be citizens. Then, our ancestors secured our birthright citizenship. Toda...
These Black History Month Facts Prove Why It’s Still Needed
Think you know everything about Black History Month? The real story behind it may surprise you._____________
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MLK’s Last Sermon Came With A Deeply Powerful And Prophetic Message
He stepped out onto the stage, prepared to address the audience. But deep in his spirit he knew death was upon him. It was urgent that he deliver one...
Legend Says His Daring Escape Created The Underground Railroad
He swam as hard as he could, his enslaver chasing him in a boat. “I’ve got him now,” the oppressor thought. Then his target vanished into thin air. “W...
Reconciling History As a Black Anarchist with Ashanti Alston (Jan 2023)
It was in Plainfield, NJ, in 1971 where our guest - Ashanti Alston - joined The Black Panther Party, radicalized in the wake of the 1967 Newark Riots...
This All-Black Baseball Squad Put A Beating On The KKK
It was a stupid idea to begin with – and when the KKK decided to tread into Black territory, one thing was certain. They would learn TODAY.___________...
How ‘Nappy' Got Tangled Up In Black Hair History
“Nappy” can be either a term of endearment or a fighting word. Here's how the word’s racist roots got tangled up in our hair history._____________2-Mi...
How ‘Wench’ Became A Slur Against Black Women
Have you ever heard an elder call someone, usually a girl or woman, a wench? Here’s how an Old English word became a racist, sexist slur used to attac...
Don’t Cop Out: Building Our Own Capacity as An Alternative to Police Terror
What does it take to build a world without police terror?
In this episode of Don’t Cop Out, Cat Brooks of the Anti Police-Terror Project...
Tipping in America: A Legacy of Racism You Didn't Know About
In many countries, tipping, while nice, is neither expected nor wanted. That’s because service workers in other countries are paid a living wage at th...
How Harriet Tubman Stayed Prepared For The Unexpected
Harriet Tubman was a fearless leader who stayed ready, so she didn’t have to get ready. She never left home without this one crucial “trick” up her sl...
Why Ranch Dressing Is ‘Blacker’ Than You Think
Millions of people put it on everything—salad, pizza, steak—you name it. But it wasn’t always that way. This famous dressing started as a hometown fav...
Don’t Cop Out: How the Black Mecca Is Redefining Public Safety
What if the answer to poverty, addiction, and crisis wasn’t punishment—but care?
In this episode of Don’t Cop Out, we talk to Ash DeSilv...
Here's The Sinister Secret Behind This Universal Nursery Rhyme
Ah, the classic childhood game of eenie meanie miney moe -- a seemingly innocent rhyme used to make decisions and choose between options. But how inno...
Racism In Advertising Isn’t New But When Does It Get Old?
The power of the Black dollar is undeniable. When we love something, we put our money behind it. But what about when products are so offensive and dis...
‘Deadwood Dick’ And The Fascinating Tale of This Black Cowboy
Nat Love, better known as Deadwood Dick, was a cattle herder and, if you heard him tell it, one of the most famous cowboys of the Old West. Was he ju...