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Trey"s Table

Trey Smith

A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.

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Trey’s Table Episode 277: Fear of Black Comedy

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2025/03/30

🔥 Since when did the White House Correspondents' Dinner get scared of jokes? The WHCA just UNINVITED Emmy-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin after pressure from Trump allies. On Ep. [X] of #TreysTable, we expose: 🎤 **Why Ruffin’s silencing matters** • 1st Black woman writer in late-night TV history • Creator of viral segments blending humor + civil rights history • The latest Black woman voice deemed "too controversial" 🍽️ **WHCD’s hypocrisy** ✅ 2018: Michelle Wolf roasts Trump’s team

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Trey’s Table Episode 276: Scott Turner, HUD, and Race

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2025/03/30

Why is the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development allowing racial discrimination to go unpunished? https://nationalfairhousing.or...https://www.propublica.org/art...

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Trey’s Table Episode 275: Cash Money Justice

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2025/03/29

📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 📢 In Episode 275 of #treystable we’re breaking down the shocking grant of clemency to Carlos Watson the Black media mogul behind OZY Media, once hailed as a visionary, later convicted of fraud. ▪️ Why did Trump grant him clemency? ▪️ Watson’s rise & fall: From Harvard lawyer to federal felon ▪️ The bigger question: Do Black entrepreneurs face harsher consequences? This isn’t just about one man’s scandal—it’s about power, justice, and who gets second chances 🎧 Tap the

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Trey’s Table Episode 274: The Legacy of Randall Robinson

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2025/03/27

Trey’s Table Episode 274: The Legacy of Randall Robinson ### 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Legacy of Randall Robinson 🎙️ You cannot stand idly by and expect justice to happen."— Randall Robinson This week on Trey’s Table, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Randall Robinson the visionary lawyer, activist, and founder of TransAfrica who helped lead the U.S. anti-apartheid movement. 🔹 How he pressured corporations & the U.S. government to divest from South Africa 🔹 Why his fight for

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Trey’s Table Episode 273: Rachel Cohen Has A...

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2025/03/24

Trey’s Table Episode 273 At a time when African Americans are under attack it’s important that we celebrate our allies and those who take a stand against racism. Rachel Cohen is one of those people.

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Trey’s Table Episode 272: A Playlist for MLK

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2025/03/24

Trey’s Table Episode 272 We all know how important music was to the Civil Rights Movement. What songs should be on the Civil Rights Movement Playlist?

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Trey’s Table Episode 271: Mina Kimes Is An Ally

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2025/03/23

Trey’s Table Episode 271 **Courageous Journalism and the Legacy of Jackie Robinson: A Discussion on *Trey’s Table* Episode 271** Hey everyone, I’m Trey Smith, host and producer of *Trey’s Table*, a podcast dedicated to exploring African-American history, politics, and culture. In our latest episode, **Episode 271**, we dive into a powerful story of courage, activism, and the enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson. This episode was inspired by the recent stand taken by **Mina Kimes**, an ESPN

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Trey’s Table Episode 270: A Brief History of Sampling

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2025/03/21

Sampling isn’t a new concept—it’s been around for decades. But its roots in hip-hop and R&B can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s, when DJs and producers in New York City began experimenting with turntables and drum machines. One of the earliest examples of sampling comes from the legendary DJ Kool Herc, who’s often credited as one of the founding fathers of hip-hop. Herc would isolate the *breakbeat*—the part of a song where the drums take center stage—and loop it to keep the party going

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Trey’s Table Episode 269: Without A Trace

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2025/03/18

In this podcast episode, I discuss one of the more mysterious stories from the civil rights movement.

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Trey’s Table Episode 268: Playlists

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2025/03/16

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Trey’s Table Episode 267: Glee

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2025/03/15

Celebrating the Legacy of the Morehouse Glee Club – Trey’s Table, Episode 267 🎙️ **New Episode Alert!** 🎙️ This week on Trey’s Table, we’re diving into the rich history and timeless legacy of the Morehouse Glee Club. Founded in 1911, this iconic ensemble has been a cornerstone of African American musical excellence for over a century. From spirituals and hymns to classical and contemporary pieces, the Morehouse Glee Club has not only entertained audiences worldwide but has also served as a

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Trey’s Table Episode 266: Buried Treasure

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2025/03/14

Trey’s Table Episode 266: Diving With A Purpose **Trey Smith:** Hey, everyone! Welcome back to *Trey’s Table*, the podcast where we dive deep into African-American history, politics, and culture. I’m your host, Trey Smith, and today we’re talking about something truly extraordinary—an organization that’s using the power of diving to uncover the hidden stories of the transatlantic slave trade. In this episode, we’re exploring *Diving with a Purpose* (DWP), a remarkable program that trains divers

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Trey’s Table Episode 265: Genius

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2025/03/09

**🚀✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚀** Hello friends, Trey Smith here, and I’m excited to share the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*—Episode 265, where we dive into the classic sci-fi film *The Brother from Another Planet*! Written and directed by the legendary John Sayles, this 1984 gem isn’t just a quirky sci-fi flick—it’s a powerful allegory about race, identity, and the African-American experience. We’re talking themes of slavery, the Underground Railroad, the immigrant experience, and the

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Trey’s Table Episode 264: Who’s In Your Wallet?

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2025/03/08

**Trey’s Table Episode 264: Who Is In Your Wallet?** In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*, we’re diving into a story that exposes the intersection of corporate greed, systemic racism, and the failures of accountability in America’s financial system. We’re talking about the Trump administration’s decision to drop a lawsuit against Capital One Bank—a lawsuit that accused the bank of defrauding billions of dollars from its customers, many of whom were Black and brown. This move by the Consumer

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Trey’s Table Episode 263: MAGA Turns on Justice Amy...

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2025/03/08

Trey’s Table Episode 263:MAGA Turns on Justice Coney Barrett Racism, the MAGA Movement, and the Attacks on Justice Amy Coney Barrett In the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we dive into a disturbing trend: the racist attacks on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett by some of Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters. Why? Because she dared to rule against the Trump administration in a recent Supreme Court case. These attacks reveal a deeper issue within the MAGA movement—its inability to root out

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Trey’s Table Episode 262: An American Hero: MG Wins

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2025/03/03

Trey’s Table Episode 262: 🚨Did VMI Fire Major General Cedric Wins for Championing Diversity?🚨 In Episode 262 of *Trey’s Table*, we dive into the scandal rocking the Virginia Military Institute. Retired Major General Cedric Wins, a highly qualified African-American superintendent, was abruptly fired—and many believe it’s because of his commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts. Why is this story important? Because it’s not just about VMI—it’s about the ongoing struggle for equity in

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Trey’s Table Episode 261: Racism & Trees

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2025/03/03

Trey’s Table Episode 261: Racism and Trees 🌳 *Did you know tree equity is a racial justice issue?* In New Orleans, the SOUL program is planting trees to fight systemic inequities—bringing shade, cleaner air, and resilience to underserved communities. But despite its impact, SOUL’s funding was cut by the Trump administration, putting this vital work at risk. On the next episode of *Trey’s Table*, we dive into how SOUL is greening New Orleans, why tree equity matters, and what we can do to

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Trey’s Table Episode 260: “Incident”

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2025/03/01

Trey’s Table Episode 260: Incident 🎙️ **New Episode Alert!** 🎙️ This week on *Trey’s Table*, we’re diving into the powerful documentary short film, **Incident**. This gripping film sheds light on critical issues of race, police misconduct, and the transformative power of documentary storytelling. Join me as we unpack the layers of this impactful work and explore how it reflects the ongoing struggles and resilience within the African American community. Documentary films like *Incident* remind

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Trey’s Table Episode 259: Speaking Truth to Power

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2025/02/27

Trey’s Table Episode 258: The Day Louis Armstrong Shocked America 🎙️ *New Episode Alert!* 🎙️ On this week’s #TreysTable, we’re diving into the moment Louis Armstrong broke his silence to speak out against school segregation and call out President Eisenhower. 🎺✨ Join me as we explore how one of jazz’s greatest icons used his voice to demand justice. 🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/... #BlackHistory #CivilRights #Podcast

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Trey’s Table Episode 258: DeSantis v Donalds

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2025/02/25

Let’s talk about the frosty relationship between Ron DeSantis and Byron Donalds.

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