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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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Silencing Black Women's Resistance Dr. Heather Finch

Black History Year ·

2021/11/22

There have been innumerable attempts to silence the voices of our ancestors, especially the stories of enslaved Black women. While we hear about the realities they faced of sexual violence and exploitation, there’s a layer not readily discussed. And in that hidden layer are the many ways Black women resisted enslavement while navigating within it. This episode we sit down with Dr. Heather Finch, professor of literature at Belmont University, to learn the resistance of enslaved women and the

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Why Words Matter with Farah Jones

Black History Year ·

2021/11/15

You've likely heard them before. "Don't get too dark." Or "You look good, have you lost weight?" And even, "Be quiet -- that's not ladylike." These phrases might seem inconsequential, but embedded deep within are messages of anti-Blackness. And they're messages that the most impressionable of us especially internalize: our children. Today we'll unpack three problematic phrases -- and their implicit meanings -- with Farah Jones. They are a multiracial writer, editor, and educator. A former middle and

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32:04

The Power of Accountability with Dr. Albert Samuels

Black History Year ·

2021/11/08

It's not news that white folks in power have manipulated and weaponized the interests of Black people to their benefit. It's why oftentimes we see Black folks electing other Black folks into office. But all skin folk ain't kinfolk. It's why knowing the motives and actions of those Black people we elected into office is so important. It's why we have to hold our people accountable. Today Dr. Albert Samuels, an author, elections analyst, and a professor of political science, shares his perspective on

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44:09

Escaping the Plantation with Dr. Christena Cleveland

Black History Year ·

2021/11/01

Contrary to what you might think, many of us are living on plantations in present-day. While the plantations many of us occupy look vastly different than our forebearers', white supremacy continues to trap us within violent systems -- and the mental health consequences in our community are resounding. But we don't have to remain disconnected from our needs, dignity, and freedom. Today's guest Dr. Christena Cleveland, a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist, will guide us as we

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54:49

Cultural Continuity and the Recovery of Black History...

Black History Year ·

2021/10/25

For centuries, white historians’ have attempted to erase and whitewash Black history. Despite their best efforts, it can’t be erased. Today, we're talking with Debora Heard to help us reclaim and recover the history many have attempted to falsify. A Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology at the University of Chicago, she’s dedicated much time to provide African-descended people with access, opportunity, and training in fields of ancient Nile valley and Northeast African studies. Knowing your history makes

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Black Women's Power with Dr. Ashley Farmer

Black History Year ·

2021/10/18

Black women don’t often get their roses in the history books, relegated instead into background roles. But for us to achieve liberation as a people, we must understand the need for collective action to achieve liberation. Dr. Ashley Farmer can attest to this need. An accomplished historian and author of the pioneering book “Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era,” Dr. Ashley Farmer spearheads this powerful conversation about Black women's role in the Black Power movement, and the

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35:55

The Danger of Anti-Black Teachers with Dr. Alicia...

Black History Year ·

2021/10/11

Anti-Blackness is all around us -- at the workplace, the local grocery store we may frequent, and for Black students, even in their classrooms. Today, we’re sitting down with Dr. Alicia Montgomery, executive director at the Center for Powerful Public Schools, as she breaks down the ways our children are indoctrinated into anti-Blackness, and the methods necessary to address and prevent it. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company - hit us up at

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50:36

Indigo and Liberating Black Spirituality with Queen Quet

Black History Year ·

2021/10/04

There's a power within Black people. One that, through colonialism and westernization, through space and time, has perennially lived at our core: West African spirituality. The problem? Most of us don't know how deeply embedded it is in all of our religious and spiritual practices. Today on BHY, we're excavating those parts buried deep within. Guiding us to that reconnection is award-winning "Art-ivist" Queen Quet, who, through her organization, the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, advocates for

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Black History Year Season 4: Unlearning The Myths

Black History Year ·

2021/09/27

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re left out of the history books. That the media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we’re always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people

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45:57

What Does Black Liberation Look Like?

Black History Year ·

2021/09/17

It's a question that requires tapping into your imagination. A question that forces you to explore the possibilities within freedom. And it's a question we ask every guest on Black History Year. "What does Black liberation look like to you?" In this bonus episode, you'll hear some of the most thought-provoking and inspiring responses to this question from incredible experts we've interviewed in seasons past, including an abolitionist and environmental sociologist, an African-centered psychologist,

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U.S. Police Ties In Haitian President’s Assassination

Black History Year ·

2021/07/22

What’s up fam, thanks for tuning into another episode of Black History Year. On this show, we connect you to the history, thinkers, and activists who are left out of mainstream conversations. But this week, we’re switching it up. Instead of our usual show, we’re sharing an episode of PushBlack’s newest podcast, “State of Criminal Justice.” State of Criminal Justice digs into the most important events happening right now in the legal system. Every week, we discuss pressing issues that have an

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30:32

Celebrating Juneteenth in the Carceral State with...

Black History Year ·

2021/06/07

Juneteenth is a special holiday for Black people - it commemorates when the last of our enslaved ancestors were freed. And yet, many Black people remain in bondage through a new form of slavery that's just as insidious: mass incarceration. On this special episode of BHY, we sit down with Ebony Underwood, social entrepreneur and founder of We Got Us Now, to discuss the significance of Juneteenth and the ongoing struggle for liberation. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit

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52:16

Black Power and a Black Agenda with Candace...

Black History Year ·

2021/05/24

You’ve heard us say it before. The Black vote is powerful. But the two-party system wasn’t designed to actively engage our needs. So how do we reclaim our power in a political ecosystem that takes our vote - our power - for granted? Today’s guest has the insight necessary to begin answering that question. Candace Hollingsworth was the first Black mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, and founder of Our Black Party, an independent political group whose mission is to advance a political agenda and address

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49:37

Slavemasters In Your Neighborhood with Clint Smith

Black History Year ·

2021/05/17

The debates over U.S. monuments that celebrate Confederate generals, soldiers, and politicians show just how pervasive slavery's legacy is - and how it continues to impact the way Black America moves and exists in the world today. How is - or isn't - this nation reckoning with the history of slavery, and what does it mean for our community? Today, we begin to answer that question with author and award-winning poet Clint Smith. Using his debut nonfiction book, "How the Word is Passed," as a guide, we

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26:56

From Slavery to Mass Incarceration with Dr. Byron Price

Black History Year ·

2021/05/10

It's true: slavery never ended. It's a dehumanizing system that continues to enslave, exploit, and devalue Black people in one particular institution: prisons. Today, Dr. Byron Price - author of such work as "Merchandizing Prisoners" and "Prison Privatization" - takes us on a journey from slavery to convict leasing to the modern-day policing industry as we know it, to show the clear connection between slavery and prisons, and to offer insight into how our community can begin to fight against mass

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39:37

The Price of White Terror with Tracy Manning-Gibbs

Black History Year ·

2021/05/03

White terrorism has lasting consequences. For the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the generational wealth they spent 15 years independently building was obliterated in a 24 hour period of racist violence. 100 years later, the community formerly known as Black Wall Street is still economically struggling in the massacre's aftermath. On this episode, we're going straight to the source again to unpack the economic devastation of the Tulsa Race Massacre with Tracy Manning-Gibbs, descendant of a

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39:37

Defining Ourselves with Dr. Clenora Hudson-Weems

Black History Year ·

2021/04/26

Feminism, Black feminism, womanism. According to our guest today, author, literary scholar, and professor Dr. Clenora Hudson-Weems, none of these concepts serve women of African descent or the Black community at large. But one theory does: Africana womanism. Based in nature, observation, and community, Dr. Hudson-Weems expounds on what Africana womanism is, what it isn't, and why this framework might be what's needed to pull our people closer to Black liberation. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the

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49:01

Environmental Racism: A Hidden Threat with Dr....

Black History Year ·

2021/04/19

We're making a deadly mistake if we don't talk about environmental justice when we discuss racism and Black liberation. The lasting impacts of toxic waste, pollution, climate change, and other harms continue to cause long-term health outcomes and take countless Black lives. So on this episode of Black History Year, we're talking about it. With the guidance of environmental sociologist Dr. Dorceta Taylor - who has contributed to the environmental movement for more than 30 years - we'll dig into the

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Black Art and Liberation with Rosalind McGary

Black History Year ·

2021/04/12

They say that life imitates art. That's rarely as true when we consider the transformative, evocative, challenging, and inspirational work Black artists have been creating for decades. From Clementine Hunter to Emory Douglas to Kara Walker, Black artists have influenced society by changing opinions, instilling values, and translating experiences across space and time. Art is a language that expresses who we are, connects us to ancestors, and speaks to our strength and humanity. It rouses us to

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40:34

The True Story Of Black Wall Street with Raven Majia...

Black History Year ·

2021/04/05

White terrorists have devastated flourishing Black communities in the name of white supremacy from Rosewood, Florida to Elaine, Arkansas; Colfax, Louisiana to Charleston, North Carolina. 2021 marks the 100th year anniversary of one such event, the Tulsa Race Massacre. On this episode, we're going straight to the source to uncover the truth about Black Wall Street's rise, fall, and the lingering impact of white terrorism on individuals, families, and communities. Joining us is Raven Majia Williams,

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