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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 391: The Harlem Square Club

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2025/11/19

New Episode Alert 🎙🔥 Step inside one of the most electrifying rooms in American music history — Miami’s legendary Harlem Square Club — and meet the man who built it: Clyde “Glass” Killens. In this episode of Trey’s Table, we explore: ✨ The raw, powerful energy of Black nightlife in Overtown ✨ The story behind Sam Cooke’s iconic Live at the Harlem Square Club performance ✨ Clyde Killens’ rise from Georgia to Miami entertainment king ✨ How Black cultural spaces became sites of joy, resistance, and

34:12

Trey’s Table Episode 390: Christiana

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2025/11/18

Trey’s Table Episode 390: Christiana The year is 1851. A new law says you HAVE to help slave catchers. A Quaker man named Castner Hanway refuses. A slave owner is killed in a standoff. The U.S. Government charges Hanway with... TREASON. You think you know the path to the Civil War? This story will stop you in your tracks. The Fugitive Slave Act made the North complicit. The Christiana Resistance showed they wouldn't comply. And the trial of Castor Hanway proved the Union was already fractured beyond

17:48

Trey’s Table Episode 389: The Legacy of Dr. Humphries

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2025/11/14

✨ NEW EPISODE — “Seeds of Justice” ✨ On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we explore the powerful story of the FAMU College of Law — from its creation during segregation, its painful closure, and its triumphant rebirth thanks to the leadership of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries. And we spotlight one of its amazing graduates: Attorney Briana L. Lans, whose career is a shining example of excellence, service, and the legacy of FAMU Law. 🌱⚖️ This episode is about justice… history… and the seeds of

27:18

Trey’s Table Episode 388: Black in a White Coat

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2025/11/12

Let’s talk about the racism that Black doctors experience.

22:41

Trey’s Table Episode 387: The Harlem Hellfighters

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2025/11/11

•“The untold story of the Harlem Hellfighters — this Veterans Day on Trey’s Table.” •“They were America’s most decorated Black soldiers — and its most overlooked heroes.” •“How the Harlem Hellfighters brought jazz, pride, and courage to a world at war.” •“This Veterans Day, meet the soldiers who made history — and demanded America live up to its ideals.”https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/...

18:37

Trey’s Table Episode 386: Francis Scott Key

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2025/11/11

Let’s talk about the hidden history of Francis Scott Key.

22:04

Trey’s Table Episode 385: Seasons of Love

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2025/11/08

It’s time to refute the lies about black men, marriage, and fatherhood.

25:04

Trey’s Table Episode 384: Why Black People Love...

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2025/11/07

Why do Black people love Cadillacs? Let’s talk about it.

25:45

Trey’s Table Episode 383: The Couple That Wants More...

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2025/11/04

Let’s meet the social media influencers who are advising the White House on how to encourage more white women to have babies.

22:23

Trey’s Table Episode 382: Thomas Mellon Patriarch and...

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2025/11/04

You know the name Mellon. Synonymous with wealth, philanthropy, and power. But do you know the story of its patriarch, Judge Thomas Mellon? In the 1880s, he used his power to actively block a qualified Black man, George Vachon, from practicing law. He was a vocal white supremacist who believed racial equality was a "wild theory." On the latest Trey's Table, we uncover this forgotten story of prejudice, power, and a man denied his profession. Link in Bio. #TreyTable #AfricanAmericanHistory

42:26

Trey’s Table Episode 381: I Miss Him So Much

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2025/11/03

Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

45:48

Trey’s Table Episode 380: “Dismantling the Dunning...

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2025/11/03

Trey’s Table Episode 380 The Big Lie About Reconstruction We've been taught a version of history that was designed to oppress. In Episode 380 of Trey's Table, we're dismantling the "Dunning School." For decades, this school of thought dominated history books, pushing the false narrative that Reconstruction was a tragic failure—a period of "corrupt" Black leadership and "Northern aggression." It was a deliberate, academic lie created to justify Jim Crow and white supremacy by slandering the progress

48:39

Trey’s Table Episode 379: The Wandering Officer

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2025/10/30

Why was Sean Grayson even allowed to be a law enforcement officer? On Trey's Table #379, we're breaking down the trial of former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who was recently convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. Massey, an unarmed Black woman, had called 911 for help. We discuss the bodycam footage, the jury's verdict, and what this case says about justice, accountability, and the system. Tap the link in our bio to listen now! #TreysTable #Podcast

30:47

Trey’s Table Episode 378: When It’s Time to Call it...

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2025/10/29

Should we have an age limit for people who serve in Congress? Let’s talk about it.

28:20

Trey’s Table Episode 377: Blacks in Germany

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2025/10/28

Headline: Germany's Black Oasis: A Story You Haven't Heard You know the story of World War II. But do you know the story of the Black GIs who stayed? In the ashes of a Nazi regime that preached racial hierarchy, a remarkable community of Black Americans found something unexpected in post-war Germany: a complex form of freedom and opportunity that was often denied back home. Their presence didn't just change their own lives; it fundamentally shaped how Germany sees Black people to this day. In this

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Trey’s Table Episode 376: Slavery as Entertainment

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2025/10/27

Let’s talk about colonial Williamsburg and the slavery reenactments. Plus I give a review of the new Netflix movie A House of Dynamite.

33:38

Trey’s Table Episode 375: The Racist Highway System

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2025/10/26

Yes, the US highway system is racist. Let’s talk about it.

28:39

Trey’s Table Episode 374: AI, Robots, and Black Jobs

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2025/10/25

What impact will automation and robotics have on the black community? Let’s talk about it.

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Trey’s Table Episode 373: Maps, Racism, and Voting

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2025/10/24

Gerrymandering alert. 🚨 The GOP is pushing through a new congressional map that deliberately targets a seat held by Black Democrat Don Davis. This isn't just politics—it's a direct attack on Black political power and fair representation. On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, I break down this inane move, what’s at stake, and why we all need to pay attention. Tap the link in my bio to listen now. #TreysTable #Gerrymandering #DonDavis #NorthCarolina #BlackPolitics #AFROPolitics #Congress #FairMaps

37:38

Trey’s Table Episode 372: Witches

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2025/10/23

Let’s talk about the history of accusing black women of being witches.

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