Latest Black storytelling Podcast Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why July 5th Is One Of The Blackest Days Of The Year
Black History Year - October 04, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHistorically, July 4th, 1776, represents American freedom, but what about the enslaved Black people during that time? Should they have celebrated the independence of their oppressors? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media comp...
How The Peacock Chair Became An Iconic Cultural Symbol
Black History Year - October 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsA rattan chair woven together in a light brown hue with a balloon back and round base is familiar. From baby showers to Huey P. Newton’s famous photo, this chair has been special to us for generations—but why? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest n...
The Civil Rights Singer Who Used Her Voice To Fight Back
Black History Year - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsNobody could stop them in their tracks like Rutha Mae Harris. She stood on the frontlines with nothing separating her from them but the gun barrel she stared down. Then, Harris opened her mouth and began to sing. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's larges...
This Black Spiritual Was Never Meant To Be A Campfire Song
Black History Year - September 29, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratings“Kumbaya” may be a beloved campfire song, but it was a Black spiritual before it was co-opted and became anti-Black. _____________ 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 you d...
These 'Superstitions' May Just Be Ancestral Signs
Black History Year - September 28, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIf you ever had an itchy palm or a twitching eye and been told by an elder that it's a sign, that’s part of a centuries-old belief system many of us have been engaging in without knowing. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media ...
The 'Ring Shout' Spiritual Tradition And It's Hidden Meaning
Black History Year - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThey circled outside the praise house. Hips began to swing, and feet glided across the red clay road as the lead singer let out a chilling note. The ‘Shout,’ a rich spiritual tradition, had begun. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Bla...
The Blackest City Outside Of Africa Teaches Us An Important Lesson On Liberation
Black History Year - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsThis is the Blackest city in the world, outside the boundaries of Africa. And yet, it isn’t the utopia it should be. Here’s why what happens there is important to us here. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBla...
He Is The Mastermind Behind The Black Panther Party's Iconic Visuals
Black History Year - September 25, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIt’s been decades since they disbanded, but we all know the visual identity of the Black Panthers. Think: the logo, the bold, bright colors, the illustrations of revolutionaries and cops. If that rings a bell, you need to know this artist. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by Pus...
She Raised Her Fist Before He Could Raise His Baton
Black History Year - September 22, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsShe raised her fist before he could raise his baton. WHAM. The police officer fell to the ground. He looked up at her, eyes burning with rage. She smirked down at him. She was not to be played with. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit B...
His Scientific Invention Made The Moon Landing Possible
Black History Year - September 21, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHe was a hidden figure to many, kept out of the limelight because racists preferred it that way. But working in a white-run profession didn’t stop him from reaching for the stars. LITERALLY. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black med...
The Unbelievable Legend of the First Black Samurai
Black History Year - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHe was forced to strip. Standing naked in front of the gawking masses, he scrubbed his skin raw to prove to them that his skin was, in fact, Black. Why on earth would he need to do this? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media c...
He Fought Relentlessly Against Becoming The First Enslaved Man In America
Black History Year - September 19, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsBefore enslavement was officially established in America, landowners would contract "indentured servants" - of any race - to work their land. If indentured servants survived the grueling seven years their contracts mandated, they were given their freedom and 50 acres of land. Not so for John Caso...
This Legendary Singer Was A Positive Force In The Black Community
Black History Year - September 18, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsHer work was a counter-narrative to the violence that white media showed in our communities. Her music promoted the beauty of Black life and love. But how could she do this without selling her soul, like so many before her? She decided to take a break. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is pr...
This Self-Taught Photographer Documented Black Life Within The Segregated South
Black History Year - September 15, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsGordon Parks knew a picture was worth more than 1,000 words: photographs could be weapons to fight white supremacy. Some saw his career, as a self-taught turned famous photographer, as a way out of the segregated South. But he knew it a way in. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced b...
Why AAVE And ‘Blackronyms’ Hold Cultural And Historical Power
Black History Year - September 14, 2023 07:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 913 ratingsIt's become a cool language trend where everyone wants to drop "savage" or "lit" to sound hip. While it may seem harmless, it perpetuates cultural appropriation and erases the history behind AAVE. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Bla...
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