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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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3:38

Forget Dragons—Meet These 5 West African Mythical...

Black History Year ·

2026/01/09

There are countless movies about dragons, unicorns, leprechauns, and sasquatches. But none of them can hold a candle to these five mythical West African creatures that deserve their own fantasy movies.Original Air Date: September 2023 — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most

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3:20

Why The KKK Was Sick of This Black Doctor

Black History Year ·

2026/01/09

One of the most famous doctors of his time could not step foot in a hospital to treat his own patients, even if they were about to die! What did he do to deserve such treatment from the medical community? — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist 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

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3:38

The Plea Bargain Trap STILL Fueling Mass Incarceration

Black History Year ·

2026/01/08

Hundreds of years ago, a loophole in the 13th Amendment was plotted to keep enslaving Black people after slavery was abolished. But did you know another loophole was created to haunt us - and it’s affecting 97% of this group TODAY?— 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist 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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3:22

Why Was This Black-Owned Restaurant Always Being Raided?

Black History Year ·

2026/01/07

Like clockwork, cops would raid the young man’s restaurant looking for drugs. And every time, they found nothing! He had to do something about this harassment – but how could he fight against such a huge system by himself?— 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist 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

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3:21

Love, Lust, or Lies? The Truth About "Quadroon" Balls

Black History Year ·

2026/01/06

The white men’s anxiety skyrocketed outside the ballroom doors. Inside, the bevies of beautiful Black women they’d paid exorbitantly to see readied themselves. The union of these two groups has led to one of the biggest lies ever told about Black women. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist 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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3:15

Why Was This Man Called "Black Moses?"

Black History Year ·

2026/01/03

The young man blocked out the white crowd’s jeers as he walked on stage. He was going to say what he had to say. Period! What was so important for him to say that he’d face a dangerously racist crowd?— 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

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3:28

How This Brilliant Inventor Transformed Black Homes

Black History Year ·

2026/01/02

As a young inventor, he wanted to change the world – but as he got older, he realized that he could actually transform Black people’s lives closer to home. How did his curiosity and brilliance cause him to do both? — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. We exist 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

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3:15

Bill Pickett: The Black Cowboy Who Changed Rodeo

Black History Year ·

2025/12/20

John Wayne, who? Media will make you believe that white men were the premier cowboys, but Black cowboys were the real rodeo legends. Bill Pickett was an innovator of the sport, and they made him hide his Blackness. — 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

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3:45

This Powerful Rebellion Sent A Clear Message To...

Black History Year ·

2025/12/19

Coons. Mammies. Jezebels. That’s how Hollywood wanted to paint us on the big screen. But one group of Black filmmakers refused to play nice. Would their ambitious rebellion defeat the ignorant portrayals of Black people?— 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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3:57

A Delicious Timeline of Soul Food History

Black History Year ·

2025/11/28

Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise and gratitude. — 2-Minute Black History (2MBH) is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most

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4:02

How Black Food Traditions Transformed a Colonial Holiday

Black History Year ·

2025/11/26

Black Thanksgiving isn’t the same as the mainstream holiday. We took a holiday associated with whiteness and made it into something uplifting for ourselves. Here’s what makes the food at Black Thanksgiving feasts so special. — 2-Minute Black History (2MBHis produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate

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3:39

3 Black Food Staples That Keep the Diaspora Connected

Black History Year ·

2025/11/25

Black food is a beautiful celebration of who we are, and across the diaspora, these three iconic foods keep us all connected. Which staple feels the most like home? — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for

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2:40

Introducing Free Range with Von Miller

Black History Year ·

2025/11/18

Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, and societal curiosity, Free Range is where game meets culture, and no topic is off-limits. You might even get some inside nuggets on this Super Bowl MVP’s

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3:10

Why Coffee Is The "Blackest" Way To Start The Day

Black History Year ·

2025/11/14

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Like many everyday staples, it has a secret Black history. Although its origins are sweet, how it ended up in our cups is bitter. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a

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3:26

Did You Know Pockets Have A Hidden Black History?

Black History Year ·

2025/11/13

Black bodies were not their own during enslavement. Racists enacted all types of ridiculous things to keep us in bondage and under their control. Here’s how we outsmarted one of their most outta pocket rules. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but

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3:21

This Myth About Us Is One Of The Stupidest Of Them All

Black History Year ·

2025/11/12

It's an age-old myth, but it still impacts our lives today. Here's the truth about this dangerous white lie. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. Producing this podcast is Cydney

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3:28

Is the Fall of This 160-Year-Old Plantation a...

Black History Year ·

2025/11/11

Videos of Louisiana’s 160-year-old Nottoway Plantation burning to the ground spread on social media like wildfire. Here's why many of us are rejoicing. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the

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3:01

How Jamaican Jerk Became A Freedom Food

Black History Year ·

2025/11/05

When Jamaican Maroons escaped plantations, they took refuge in the mountains. To avoid recapture, they created incredible new ways to survive. Their most famous? Jamaican Jerk. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference

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2:47

3 “Sinners” Facts That Hollywood Didn’t Make Up

Black History Year ·

2025/10/31

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a certified blockbuster. Here are three behind-the-scenes Black facts about the movie’s setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi, that will have you looking at "Sinners" in a whole new light.— 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but

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3:39

The Night They Said We Sold Our Souls

Black History Year ·

2025/10/30

It was the summer of 1791, and hundreds of enslaved Africans gathered to pray, plan, and take back their power. The white world would remember this night and call it horror, but here’s the truth behind the lie.Check out the BHY conversation here: Black Horror and the Monstrous Fear of Self with Dr. Kinitra D. Brooks — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack

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