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Black History Year

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community. The Black History Year feed connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are usually excluded from mainstream conversations, through must-hear interviews and 2-Minute Black History stories. You might not agree with everything you hear, but

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3:40

The Dark, Secret Black History Of Colleges And...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/09

College graduation is a huge milestone. When we walk across that stage to get our degree, we walk for ourselves and our ancestors who weren’t allowed in as students. But that doesn't mean they weren’t there._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people

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3:11

The Secret Black Network Created During The...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/08

You’ve heard of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus and the boycott that followed. But what’s left out of the history books is the thriving network our people created when riding public transportation wasn’t an option. _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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What the Death Penalty Really Means with Activist...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/04

The United States' history with the death penalty runs from colonial gallows to modern lethal injections. Under Trump's presidency, understanding history is more important than ever.In this episode, we’re sitting down with William C. Anderson, the activist, writer, and author of "The Nation on No Map," to unpack why capital punishment still grips this nation and what’s at stake for us all. To find out more about William and his work, please visit

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3:27

3 Ways Octavia Butler Predicted Our Life With Police...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/03

Once detained by police herself, Octavia Butler put her powerful observations of the world into her Parables series set in 2024 and 2032. How do her three predictions of what policing would be like today match up to our reality and future? _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:05

The Powerful Reason Frankie Beverly Always Wore White...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/02

You can’t have a family barbecue without some Frankie Beverly and Maze playing. And while our outdoor grills were hot, there’s something even more sizzling about this white-hot symbolism Beverly displayed._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people

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3:00

The ‘Nitty Gritty’ Behind These Phrases That Have...

Black History Year ·

2025/03/01

It's pretty wild to think about how the language we use daily can be traced back to some messed-up stuff. We use many of these words so casually that we don’t even notice. How many of these words have you used? _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people

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50:35

How Black Families Reclaim Lost Legacies with...

Black History Year ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of Black History Year, host Darren sits down with cultural and legal historian Martha S. Jones to discuss how deep research and personal discoveries can help recover lost Black family histories–and why remembering is one of the most powerful ways to resist erasure, defy the archives that tried to forget us, and reclaim our stolen legacies.To learn more about her family's story, Martha S. Jones's “The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir” is available in bookstores

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3:11

The History Of Jumping The Broom Isn’t What You Think

Black History Year ·

2025/02/24

There is this longstanding belief that plantation owners imposed the custom of jumping the broom on the enslaved, who didn’t have the legal status to get married. However, the truth runs much deeper than the plantation. _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com —

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3:03

4 Iconic Side-Eye Moments From Black History

Black History Year ·

2025/02/21

It's funny how sometimes our facial expressions can convey more than our actual words. Let’s be real: Black folks have had our fair share of epic side eyes and faces. Here are some iconic moments from the Civil Rights Era._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com

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3:03

The Hidden Black ‘Herstory’ Of The White House

Black History Year ·

2025/02/20

A Black woman ran for president, but Black women have always been in the White House. From enslaved runaways to “Black cabinet” members, here are just 3 of the hundreds of Black women who’ve been running the White House._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com —

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2:56

The Most ‘Dangerous Negro In America’

Black History Year ·

2025/02/19

The government labeled him “the most dangerous negro in America.” But exactly what made a demure intellectual man with high blood pressure and a heart condition so dangerous? Here’s a hint: collective action._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people

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1:13

Introducing BLACK HISTORY YEAR, Season 10: The...

Black History Year ·

2025/02/18

Introducing the tenth season of PushBlack's flagship podcast series, BLACK HISTORY YEAR. This season, we are exploring "The Politics of Legacy." Whether personal, familial, or systemic, legacy can be a source of pride and conflict. Many of our top stories engage with the theme of legacy—how it is created, how it can be disrupted, and who has the power to define it. We aim to celebrate legacies and examine them critically and how they intentionally shape our collective memory. Follow BLACK HISTORY

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2:55

Is Lake Lanier Haunted By The Darkness Of Its Past?

Black History Year ·

2025/02/16

Tales of people being snatched under the water to their deaths have surrounded Lake Lanier for decades. These stories were born from the wasted potential of the Black lives that had inhabited the town that now rests on the lake’s floor._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:09

Inside This Black Man’s Genius Scheme To Get Reparations

Black History Year ·

2025/02/15

When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and paid slave owners reparations, he didn’t have Black recipients in mind. Here’s how a Black freedman named Gabriel Coakley found a way to get reparations for himself. _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com

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2:51

The Secret Prince Concert That Was Never Fully Seen...

Black History Year ·

2025/02/14

Prince may have been well-known, but his life was still mysterious. For example, why did he give a concert that was never fully seen or heard in 1984? Here’s more about his undercover gathering. _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month,

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2:54

Let’s Settle The ‘Ask’ vs. ‘Ax’ Debate Right Now

Black History Year ·

2025/02/13

Has someone ever corrected you for ‘axing’ instead of ‘asking’? History shows that both are right. Here’s why we should keep speaking like we do._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this

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3:37

Her Artistry Was So Powerful, Police Arrested Her

Black History Year ·

2025/02/12

Faith Ringgold was known for interpreting political movements and their struggles through art, from narrative quilts to paintings. But in 1970, the police thought she’d gone too far - and arrested her for making this powerful and possibly illegal statement. _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your

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1:13

Introducing BLACK HISTORY YEAR, Season 10: The...

Black History Year ·

2025/02/11

Introducing the tenth season of PushBlack's flagship podcast series, BLACK HISTORY YEAR. This season, we are exploring "The Politics of Legacy." Whether personal, familial, or systemic, legacy can be a source of pride and conflict. Many of our top stories engage with the theme of legacy—how it is created, how it can be disrupted, and who has the power to define it. We aim to celebrate legacies and examine them critically and intentionally shape our collective memory. Follow BLACK HISTORY YEAR on

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How This Janitor Defied Medical History In The Most...

Black History Year ·

2025/02/10

Holding her infant to her chest, a woman pushed past the young man sweeping the floor. Her child was suffocating. She couldn’t wait for the doctor. Smiling, the young man left his broom and reached for the baby. What was he doing? _____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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3:20

The Black Origins Of House Music

Black History Year ·

2025/02/07

Drake and Beyoncé recently dropped new projects inspired by house music, but many quickly claimed it was “for white people.” But this generalization isn’t our fault! Here’s the truth about who REALLY started the bass-pumping genre._____________ 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 didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at

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