Episodes
July 18, 2020
Houston riot of 1917
The little known story about the mutiny and riot by 156 soldiers of the Third Battalion of the all-black 24th United States Regiment on August 23, 1917
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July 25, 2020
Harlem Hellfighters
The 369th Infantry Regiment, formerly known as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and commonly referred to as the Harlem Hellfighters, was an All black United States infantry regiment that fought for France during Wo…
Aug. 9, 2020
The Red Summer
Red Summer is the period from late winter through early autumn of 1919 during which white supremacist terrorism and racial riots took place in more than three dozen cities across the United States. I discuss the the underlin…
Aug. 19, 2020
The First Great Migration
The Great Migration was the movement of 1.5 million African Americans rural areas in the South to northern industrial cities this occurred between 1916 and 1940 caused primarily by the poor economic conditions as well as the…
Aug. 31, 2020
The Attack on Black Veterans
Inspired to defend their country and pursue greater opportunity, African Americans have served in the U.S. military for generations. But instead of being treated as equal members of society upon their return from military se…
Sept. 6, 2020
One Mic: Black History Trailer
Trailer from Black Veterans Episode to give an idea of what to expect from the show.
Sept. 14, 2020
Women's suffrage vs Black Suffrage
The Suffrage movement for African Americans and Women had their roots in the abolitionist movement but in the 70 years between the Seneca Falls Women's rights convention and the ratification of the 19th amendment, the two gr…
Sept. 29, 2020
The Black Renaissance
The Black Renaissance was a movement with The Harlem Renaissance being at the center of that movement. The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered around the Harlem neighborhood in Man…
Oct. 11, 2020
The complex legacy of Booker T Washington
Two great leaders of the black community in the late 19th and 20th century were Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. However, they sharply disagreed on strategies for racial and economic progress. This episode is about t…
Nov. 2, 2020
The Souls of Black Folks
This episode chronicles his life and legacy of W.E.B Du Bois, he spent 70 years of his life advocating for the advancement of African Americans. while he had philosophical disagreements with other African-American leaders a…
Dec. 2, 2020
The Negro League: Part 1 - The Amateur Era
Black Baseball got its start with amateur clubs and after the civil war the popularly of baseball exploded. Of course, black players were not able enjoy this boom with Black Players being banned in the major leagues and late…
Dec. 8, 2020
The Negro League: Part 2 - The legacy of Rube Foster
Rube Foster was an amazing pitcher but his role with the game was more than being a player he was the vision behind the first Negro League and ushered in the golden age of Black Baseball.
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Dec. 15, 2020
The Negro League: Part 3 - The Legend of Satchel Paige
Just as Negro league baseball seemed to be at its lowest point and was about to fade into history, along came owners Cumberland Posey, Gus Greenlee and Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson because two the most marketable icons in all …
Dec. 24, 2020
The Life of Ma Rainey
If you enjoyed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Now you can learn the true story about the women behind the play, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey. Listen to my new mini episode about the "Mother of the blues".
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Jan. 11, 2021
The Life of Josh Gibson
Joshua Gibson 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 considered to be one of the greatest player who never played in the major lea…
Jan. 26, 2021
The Negro League: Part 4 - Major League Integration
The last episode in the 4 part series about the Negro Leagues, I discuss the peak of the Negro National League during World War 2 then the decline of the Negro Leagues after Jackie Robinson historic signing by the Brooklyn D…
Feb. 3, 2021
The Tuskegee Experiment
The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male, was an unethical natural history study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Feb. 8, 2021
The Origins of Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the study and achievements of African Americans and a time when they weren't being recognized their central role in U.S. history. It was the predecessor to “Negro History Week,…
Feb. 22, 2021
Pioneering Genius: The Life of Percy Levon Julian
Percy Julian was a pioneering chemist who with only a 10th grade education went on to earn his Ph.D. His research into chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs was used to treat glaucoma and arthritis, although his race present…
May 3, 2021
The Tragic Life of Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday, one of the most famous of jazz singers of all time and was a superstar of her day. She first rose to prominence in the 1930’s with a unique style along with her emotional intensity, innovative techniques and …
May 13, 2021
Hollywood vs Black History - The United States vs Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is set primarily during the height of Holiday's career in the later period of the legendary jazz singer’s career up until her death in 1959. the movie draws from on Johann Hari’s bestsell…
May 20, 2021
Last Hired, First Fired - African Americans and The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic downturns in the industrialized world, While no group escaped the economic devastation of the Great Depression, few suffered more than African Americans. African Americans across t…
May 30, 2021
The Tulsa Massacre Pt.1 - The History of Black Wall St.
Greenwood was named the town after another town called Greenwood, Mississippi. The first store was a grocery store on the corner of Archer and Greenwood ave. The community continued to grow along Archer st. attracting a real…
May 31, 2021
The Tulsa Massacre Pt.2 -The Spark
It was May, 30th 1921 and on this day Dick Rowland was on his way to the Drexel building. Which was mostly closed for the Memorial day holiday but the building had something that very few buildings in downtown Tulsa had. A c…