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by Prof. Edmond Walter Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How often is Black History Month?

Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.

Should you listen to podcasts during Black History Month?

If you prefer listening, consider podcasts during Black History Month, and in doing so, support Black artists and journalists. Back in 2012, NPR touched on the history of Black voices in radio when it remembered "pioneer" Harold (Hal) Jackson, one of the first well-known Black sports announcers.

What is the black history buff podcast?

The Black History Buff podcast is a fun and thrilling journey through time. Covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora, you'll hear tales covering everything from African Samurai to pistol-wielding poets.

What is Juneteenth and Black History Month?

Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S. Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.

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What is the best podcast about comics?

Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks , it's 4-5 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. In addition to all the latest in comics talk, the show also features creator interviews, listener responses, contests, and trivia, lots of trivia. So listen in and experience all the joys of a Wednesday afternoon at the comic shop, from the comfort of your o ...

What is talking hoosier history?

Talking Hoosier History is an Indiana History podcast produced by the Indiana Historical Bureau. Join us each month to explore the people, places, and events that shaped the Hoosier state. Credits, Notes, and more info: https://blog.history.in.gov/talking-hoosier-history/

What is an audiobook club?

Audiobook Club is a monthly event and podcast where we celebrate and discuss Black, Asian, Queer and female narratives in literature. Every month we meet with other Audiobookworms to discuss an Audiobook recommended by you. To attend our next live recording visit http://contentisqueen.org/news

Who hosts a different lens podcast?

A Different Lens is a bimonthly audio podcast produced by the Hampton Institute. It is hosted by the Institute’s Politics/Government Department Chair, Devon Bowers. Department chairs are interviewed each month, where articles are discussed more in-depth as well as concepts and theories relating to their specific departments. (www.hamptoninstitution.org)

Who hosts Beyond28?

Through conversations and stories, listeners will take a deep dive into the rich Black history of the Bay Area. Hosted by Marc J. Spears, senior NBA writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated. The Beyond28 podcast is presented by the Golden State Warriors and Chase.

What is the nod podcast?

Brooklyn, New York, United States About Podcast The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don't get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black in America, and around the world. Also in Interracial Podcasts, Racism Podcasts Podcast gimletmedia.com/shows/the-nod#N#Twitter followers 10K ⋅ Instagram Followers 30.3K ⋅ Domain Authority 68 ⓘ ⋅ View Latest Episodes ⋅ Get Email Contact

Where is the KUT in Black America?

Austin, Texas, US Produced at KUT, In Black America is a long-running, nationally syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African American experience. John Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America.

What is the Pan African Alliance?

Atlanta, Georgia, US The Pan-African Alliance is an all Black organization with members from across the African continent and diaspora. We believe in the power of education for liberation, and teach our members knowledge of self with Black Consciousness courses, study groups, and grassroots chapters.

Celebrate Black History Month with These 10 Podcasts

Black History Month isn't over yet! Although we're in the latter half of February, there's still time to respect, celebrate, and learn from our nation's annual observance. When it comes to the world of audio, you can find Black history in every little corner.

1. Seizing Freedom

Hosted by historian/author/professor of U.S. history with a focus on African Americans, Dr. Kidada E. Williams, VPM’s Seizing Freedom is one of the hottest podcasts about Black history on the market. Season 2 has just dropped, and it tackles the struggle of Black Americans throughout the infamous rise of Jim Crow.

2. Code Switch

Journalists of color Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby host this resourceful audio show, which topped Apple’s podcast chart back in May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.

3. Historically Black

As part of The Washington Post’s coverage of the Smithsonian’s Natural Museum of African American History and Culture, participants submitted dozens of objects relating to their own experience of Black history. A "people's museum," if you will.

4. Witness Black History

We're in love with BBC-produced podcasts, and this show is no exception. As part of their Witness History collection, the BBC released the spinoff podcast Witness Black History in 2020.

5. Black History Buff

For those who enjoy unconventional fun facts, Black History Buff was made just for you. This fun show covers little-known topics centered around the African Diaspora: from black samurai to pistol-wielding poets to the first Black women to enlist in the United States Army.

6. Noire Histoir

This podcast offers Black history and literature from a uniquely Noire perspective. Noire Histoir showcases Black history facts, literature, and motivational stories from across the Black diaspora. Natasha McEachron hosts, and the show boasts that its major themes are "pride, excellence, and power."

How is the Million Man March of 1995 recreated?

The Million Man March of 1995 is recreated through the conversation between a young woman and her father, who attended it. He talks about how the event changed his life, and she recalls what it meant to see a poster of the march hanging on the wall of her father's den since she was a girl. Share. Mark as Played.

Who was the host of the 1963 March on Washington?

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights from the 20th Anniversary commemoration of the 1963 March On Washington, featuring Dr. Maya Angelou, Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Honorable Andrew Young, and the late Congressman Mickey Leland. Share.

What is the 1619 episode?

America was founded on the ideal of democracy. Black people fought to make it one.“1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast.This episode includes scenes of graphic violence.

When did Olivia Hooker attack?

Check out the full podcast at: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/254-radio-diaries-27931258/. On May 31, 1921, six-year-old Olivia Hooker was home with her family when a group of white men launched an attack on the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Seizing Freedom

Season 2 of “Seizing Freedom” drops on February 1, hosted by Dr. Kidada Williams, and shares stories of Black people fighting for progress, liberation, joy, and more. Hear letters, diary entries, newspaper articles, and autobiographies from bright minds like Ida B. Wells-Barnett and W.E.B. DuBois read by voice actors.

Into the Depths

National Geographic’s “Into the Depths” is a series about Black scuba divers looking for shipwrecks from the 15th to 19th centuries, during the transatlantic slave trade.

Louder Than a Riot

NPR’s “Louder Than a Riot” discusses the history of mass incarceration and hip-hop. Episodes share stories of oppressed artists, such as Nipsey Hussle getting called a gang member, Bobby Shmurda’s summer single and a shooting, and how Mac Phipps’ lyrics were used against him in court.

Black History Year

PushBack’s “Black History Year” talks with thinkers, activists, and more to unpack important topics. Recent episodes interviewed best-selling author Robert Lee Johnson about the Black Panthers’ impact. Law professor Dr. Funmi Arewa explained creators’ legal rights, how they have been (and continue to be) exploited, and what consumers can do.

Race Beyond Borders

The Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity produces “Race Beyond Borders,” a series exploring racial conversations and Black experiences in places like Colombia, Martinique, Italy, and more. We’ll hear about what progress has been made and what changes still need to take place. So far, the series has released over 12 episodes, under 45 minutes long.

What is the Black Girl podcast?

Black Girl Podcast features five Black women in the entertainment industry who come together to speak about their lives and experiences. The hosts chat about love, growth, pop culture, and pursuing your dreams. "Listen every week as their differing opinions and life experiences lead them to understand themselves, and the world around them, a little bit better," the description on SoundCloud reads. "Hopefully, you'll laugh, argue, and learn something about yourselves, too."

Who was the first black sports announcer?

By Kaitlyn Wylde. Back in 2012, NPR touched on the history of Black voices in radio when it remembered "pioneer" Harold (Hal) Jackson, one of the first well-known Black sports announcers. Jackson had multiple shows in New York City in the '40s, and went on to cofound Inner City Broadcasting, one of the first media companies owned entirely by Black ...

What is a noire histoir?

Noire Histoir. French for "Black History," Noire Histoir is a podcast that features Black history facts, literature, and motivational stories. "Join Natasha McEachron as she celebrates Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year," the description reads. You'll hear in-depth stories about the history of important Black figures like ...

What is the Red Table Talk?

Talking Red Table Talk, hosted by Black Hollywood Live, a web television and podcast network dedicated to Black entertainment, helps continue the conversation.

What is the read podcast?

The Read is a podcast that discusses the tumultuous lives of hip-hop and pop culture stars. The hosts of the show, Kid Fury and Crissle, don't spare anyone (except Beyonce and Blue Ivy, of course) from being examined and discussed. You'll laugh along with the hosts as they chat out every part of Hollywood that may deserve a second opinion, including Lil Nas X's rise to fame and Safaree's internet spats with ex Nicki Minaj.

What is "while black"?

While Black is a "podcast on Black Excellence with two seriously opinionated hosts bringing you the real and the sometimes raw on anything happening while black," according to the description.

Who is the host of Gettin Grown?

Gettin' Grown features hosts Tykeia (Keia) Robinson and Jade Verette who are navigating adulting and living life as Black women in their thirties. "Join us each week for Kitchen TableTalk, Petty Peeves and Lessons in Black Women Self Care, as we try to figure out life as 30-somethings," their Soundcloud description reads. Episodes range from "Finding Joy" to "An Ode To Self Love" to "The Nahs of Thanksgiving."

What is the book "In Search of Black History" about?

An eye-opening, shocking but essential look back at Black history and the stories that have failed to be told by northern European historians, In Search of Black History with Bonnie Greer, brings listeners face-to-face with people and stories they never knew existed.

Who hosts the racist podcast?

It’s hosted by Andrew Ti, who also created the popular blog of the same title, and Tawny Newsome.

When did the 1619s happen?

“1619” references the date over 400 years ago, on August 1619, when a ship carrying dozens of chained and enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. Two-hundred-and-fifty years of slavery followed, and this New York Times audio series takes a look at how that transformed and shaped America, connecting past and present through storytelling.

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