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Sojourner Truth Risked It All To Speak Up For Black Women
Black History Year - December 22, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsShe rose slowly from her seat, standing six feet tall in a powerful stance. Her baritone voice quieted the room after the first word. She was ready, but were they? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exist...
The Forten Sisters Used Their Riches And Resources To Fight For Black Liberation
Black History Year - December 21, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThey were born into wealth, but they didn’t hoard it for themselves! These badass sisters were committed to Black liberation, so they used their resources to show up for their community in a powerful way. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-pr...
The Generosity Of This Man Was So Great, It Bankrupted Nations
Black History Year - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThe ruler of the 14th-century Mali empire, this Black man is considered the wealthiest person in the history of the world. His estimated net worth was $400 billion. But that wasn’t what made him rich. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit...
She Risked It All To Radically Transform Education
Black History Year - December 19, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHow can our oppressors be our teachers? Malcolm X knew that white-washed history books have always lied to us, so he fought for us to control our education – by any means necessary. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media compan...
Malcolm X Believed In Black Control Of Education – By Any Means Necessary
Black History Year - December 18, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHow can our oppressors be our teachers? Malcolm X knew that white-washed history books have always lied to us, so he fought for us to control our education – by any means necessary. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media compan...
His Escapes Mirrored The Ancestors From Centuries Ago
Black History Year - December 15, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHis breathing heavy, he heard guards searching through the forest, shouting his name. He couldn’t get caught. Because just like his fugitive ancestors, who escaped the plantation centuries ago, he too was a runaway - a successful one! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlac...
He Froze Racism In Its Tracks With This Invention
Black History Year - December 14, 2023 11:01 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsOur people were fighting for freedom – and this brilliant inventor had an epiphany. To succeed against white terrorism, we would need to be committed to one thing: problem-solving. And he gave us a perfect example. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's larg...
Her Legacy Continues To Inspire Black Culture Decades Later
Black History Year - December 13, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsShe’s responsible for much of our cultural norms and celebrations. Her legacy? Being the iconic leader who took no mess. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history y...
The History Behind Sweet vs Savory Grits
Black History Year - December 12, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThe sweet vs. savory grits debate is a longstanding discussion in our community. But is there a right way to enjoy comfort food? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black h...
He Proved That You Can Fight Injustice At Any Age
Black History Year - December 11, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsFor decades, he watched this country evolve and shift - and in many ways treat Black people the same. But how he went hard for our people even at 91 years old will inspire you to never stop fighting for our rights. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's larg...
She Changed The State Of Death Row In This Country
Black History Year - December 08, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThe 20-year-old mother woke up in a daze, neck sore. Shocked, she saw her husband beside her, dying. Shockingly, she would not only get sent to prison for her husband’s murder, but end up battling her entire country. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's la...
The Delicious Evolution Of Soul Food
Black History Year - December 07, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsCulinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the natio...
Black Women Invented Rock, Proving the Enduring Legacy of Black Musicians
Black History Year - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHer fingers plucked the guitar strings with an intensity no one had heard before. She created a bold, new genre. Yet when people think of rock, they forget all about Sister Rosetta Tharpe or countless Black women who still rock hard today. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by Pus...
What Does Black Quantum Futurism Teach Us About the Past?
Black History Year - December 05, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsAnti-Blackness wants us to think time travel is impossible. But is it? What if there WAS a way to go back? Anti-Blackness tried erasing us. What if we were able to find a way to erase it? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media ...
Black People Saved This Brazilian Rainforest
Black History Year - December 04, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsCascading waterfalls call the lush trees surrounding Rio de Janeiro’s most important rainforest home. But the woodland wouldn’t be the paradise it is today without the lifesaving seedlings our people planted. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest no...
How This Library Paved The Way For Black Educational Spaces
Black History Year - December 01, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThe Louisville Western Branch Library was the first public library created for us and operated by our people. It was the result of residents banding together to call for an education space of our own. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit...
3 Essential Ways Black Travelers Protected Ourselves During The Jim Crow Era
Black History Year - November 30, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsShoebox lunches, overalls, and a handy Green Book kept our people safe during turbulent times to travel while Black. Here’s how they did it and what we can learn from their genius. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company...
This Historically Black Town has an Important Lesson for All of Us
Black History Year - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsLincoln Heights was full of hard-working Black people. The town’s history dates back to the 1920s when Black Southerners migrated to the Northern California town because they were promised something crucial. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non...
Do You Love Lavender? Here Are 3 Black History Facts Behind This Color
Black History Year - November 28, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsBlack is our favorite color for multiple reasons. The beautiful shades of Black that make up our melanin are truly unmatched. But there’s another color that’s rooted in Black history. Here’s why we should also be rocking lavender. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, t...
Why the Jezebel Myth is a Tragic Legacy of Slavery That Lingers Today
Black History Year - November 27, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsWhite enslavers used the term ‘jezebel’ to justify sexual violence. The jezebel myth has since persisted, reinforcing systemic oppression against Black women. This dangerous weapon of racism and sexism must be confronted, and here’s one way to challenge it. _____________ 2-Minute Black History ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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