Latest Black empowerment Podcast Episodes
How Fried Chicken Became An Iconic Food Of Black Culture
Black History Year - November 24, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsFew things are more glorious than biting into perfectly crispy fried chicken. It’s a quintessentially Black food with debatable origins and a layer of shame that we must never sink our teeth into. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Bla...
Why Jamaican Black Castor Oil Is Rich In Black History
Black History Year - November 23, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsJamaican Black castor oil is packed with nutrients that help hair and skin flourish. But many may not know that this oil is also rich in Black history. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify...
African-Born Men Once Ruled What Was Considered The Mightiest Empire On Earth
Black History Year - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThe sacred halls of history are filled with the incredible tales of the prowess and might of African rulers. Four of those ruled over the Roman empire at the height of its power, and we should know their names. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest ...
Professor Hakim Adi : Life & Legacy (Part 3)
Reggae Uprising Podcast - November 22, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutesThis week's guest is Professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora who has released numerous publications for adults and children, Professor Hakim Adi. He shares his heritage, his journey to his love of history, his perspective on his recent sacking from the University of Chicheste...
You’ll Never Look At Black-Eyed Peas The Same After This
Black History Year - November 21, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsAin’t nothing better than a plate of soulful black-eyed peas over rice, served with cornbread and collard greens. But you’ll be surprised to learn where black-eyed peas actually came from and how they affect your health! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation'...
Liberating His People Wasn’t The Plan - But He Did It Anyway
Black History Year - November 20, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsDuring the 1950s, the music scene was extremely segregated. Berry Gordy was a young Black man with a dream, who was determined to implement change. He wanted to help Black artists break into the mainstream music scene. But many today are quick to criticize how he went about it. _____________ 2-...
On Her Road To Massive Wealth, She Never Forgot Her Roots
Black History Year - November 17, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsShe was an orphan, a servant, and a mother. But she also had her ears to the business world, and soon went from a fly on the wall to one of the richest Black women in HISTORY. How did she do it? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black...
The Undying Perseverance Of Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Black History Year - November 16, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsNo matter the excuse, this was the LAST TIME her husband would put his hands on her – no matter how famous and well-respected he was. Her needs mattered as much as his did, and it was time to show the world the truth! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's l...
Racists Killed Her Son, So She Became “The Most Dangerous Woman In Africa”
Black History Year - November 15, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratings“Child murderer!" she screamed as they dragged her from the mayor’s office. Racist doctors had killed her son, and nothing had been done. But she had a plan for revenge – and was eventually called “the most dangerous woman in Africa!” _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlac...
Professor Hakim Adi : Life & Legacy (Part 2)
Reggae Uprising Podcast - November 15, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutesThis week's guest is Professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora who has released numerous publications for adults and children, Professor Hakim Adi. He shares his heritage, his journey to his love of history, his perspective on his recent sacking from the University of Chicheste...
She Created This Hit Series To Inspire Black Girls To Keep Dreaming
Black History Year - November 14, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsNight after night she cried herself to sleep, hoping to escape foster care. One night she imagined she was a rockstar and it changed her life. Now an award winning author, she gave us a cheetah-licious pathway to her dreams. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nat...
Introducing The Stolen Girls of Americus
Black History Year - November 13, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIn Americus, Georgia, 1963, three young girls meet at a local protest, only to face chilling consequences for demanding justice. Introducing The Stolen Girls of Americus, PushBlack’s new true crime narrative podcast, based on the true story of more than a dozen Black girls (ages 9 to 15) who wer...
She Created A 25 Year-Long Masterpiece To Help Tell Black Stories
Black History Year - November 10, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThey've tried to erase our stories for too long, but she wasn't having it! So she dedicated her life to her people – and spent 25 years creating this beautiful, Black masterpiece. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company....
She Saved 21 Lives In This Historic Trial
Black History Year - November 09, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsTwenty-one Black Panthers were about to go to prison for something they didn’t do! That is, until one determined young woman stepped up to secure all their freedom, all while pregnant … with Tupac Shakur. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-pr...
She Taught Enslaved People At This Secret Midnight School
Black History Year - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIt was just after midnight. Heart pounding, she looked over her shoulder and slipped into the school. If her enslavers found out, they might kill her! She was risking everything – but her task was so important, it was worth the risk. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack...
Professor Hakim Adi : Life & Legacy (Part 1)
Reggae Uprising Podcast - November 08, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutesThis week's guest is Professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora who has released numerous publications for adults and children, Professor Hakim Adi. He shares his heritage, his journey to his love of history, his perspective on his recent sacking from the University of Chicheste...
His Message Challenged Naysayers And Conformists
Black History Year - November 07, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsDonald White, better known by his artist name Dondi, was like many youths growing up in the rough streets of 1970s Brooklyn. He showed early promises as a talented sketch artist — but something more heroic, daring, and arousing vied for his attention. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is pro...
The Black History Behind ‘Jumping The Broom'
Black History Year - November 06, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIf you’ve ever attended a Black wedding, you likely witnessed the couple “jump the broom” towards the end of the ceremony. Many believe this practice dates back to slavery, while others argue it originated during the 1600s in the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana. Who’s right? Well, both of them. _______...
The “Black Mozart” Who Was So Good, Mozart Made Him His Nemesis
Black History Year - November 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsWhen 6 Strings Quartet dropped in 1773, the French aristocracy went wild for it. A well loved, respected and talented member of the upper echelon had just reinvented violin concertos. So why isn’t his name listed in the hallowed halls of music? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced b...
The Oldest And Proudest Black Town Exists Because Of Him
Black History Year - November 02, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsDrive north, just outside of Mobile, Alabama and you’ll find Africatown. This historic, predominantly Black town is the incarnation of Africa in America and it wouldn’t exist without Cudjo Lewis. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Blac...
Queen Omega's journey to Lioness & Wise Queen
Reggae Uprising Podcast - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourThis week's guest Queen Omega shares her musical journey, substantial catalogue of works collaborations with highly acclaimed artists such as Jah Mason and Sizzla and what it takes to be a female Reggae artist. Connect with Queen Omega www.queenomega.com Video Link's to her featured works Li...
The Magical Root That Kept Frederick Douglass Alive
Black History Year - November 01, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsFrederick Douglass couldn't take any more whippings. It was either his life or his enslavers. But a chance encounter with an old friend led him to the magical root that saved his life. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media com...
She Led The Way For Black Artists To Stand Up For Justice
Black History Year - October 31, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsSinger and songwriter Nina Simone wowed audiences as the “High Priestess of Soul” and an advocate for social justice. These inspiring quotes reveal her love and loyalty to the fight for change during the height of segregation. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the n...
This Centuries-Old Drink Is Beloved By Black People Worldwide
Black History Year - October 30, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsCaribbean folk love sorrel. West Africans adore bissap. Black Americans love red drink. This centuries-old recipe is enjoyed across the diaspora, but what makes it so special to Black people? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black me...
The Spiritual Significance Behind This Color Was Important To Enslaved Africans
Black History Year - October 27, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsMany homes proudly showcase porch ceilings, doors, and window treatments painted a specific color blue. The selection, many are surprised to learn, delves way deeper than a design preference. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black med...
The Little-Known Civil Rights Leader Who Paved The Way For Rosa Parks
Black History Year - October 26, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsSweat dripped down her back as the bus driver told her to move for a white lady. She said, “Absolutely not!” We’re not talking about Rosa Parks – we’re talking about someone they never wanted us to know. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-pro...
The Man Who Made Malcolm X The Hero He Became
Black History Year - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsMalcolm X might have stayed as “Detroit Red” if it wasn’t for a chance meeting in prison with Elton Bembry, better known as “Bimbi,” who showed him the power of education. But who was Bimbi? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black med...
Peter Tosh Series - Part 4
Reggae Uprising Podcast - October 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourThis is the final part of our series celebrating the life and works of Peter Tosh. If you haven't already heard part 1, 2 and 3 please go back and listen to them before this episode. There is so much more to his story than we are able to tell within this time frame as celebrating his musical wo...
The REAL Reason Harriet Tubman Risked It All
Black History Year - October 24, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHarriet Tubman was the hero of The Underground Railroad, but often people forget an important part of her history – the REAL reason she risked it all. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify t...
The Circus Slaves No One Ever Talks About
Black History Year - October 23, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsBrothers George and Willie Muse were abducted by the famous Ringling Bros. circus. Though many thought the children would be lost forever, their mother demanded justice… and got it. _____________________________ 2 Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Blac...
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