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Coup, Chaos & Captain Traoré: Who Really Runs Burkina Faso?

Hey Family, Today’s episode takes us deep into the heart of Burkina Faso, where a failed coup attempt has exposed a nation teetering between rebellion and reform.… Hey Family, Today’s episode takes us deep into the heart of Burkina Faso, where a failed coup attempt has exposed a nation teetering between rebellion and reform.…

April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025 Contains audio

The Rise, Fall & Legacy of Marcus Garvey

You ever hear about someone whose dream was *so bold*, so unapologetically Black, that it shook governments and made the powerful uneasy?That was Marcus Garvey. You ever hear about someone whose dream was *so bold*, so unapologetically Black, that it shook governments and made the powerful uneasy?That was Marcus Garvey.

April 18, 2025 April 18, 2025

Of Definitions and Orchids: A Little Update from Me

Two big wins this month: a new podcast mini-series and a blooming orchid that taught me a life lesson Two big wins this month: a new podcast mini-series and a blooming orchid that taught me a life lesson

March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025

Soul Food: A Taste of Resilience | Black History Buff: Definitions

This episode of Black History Buff: Definitions is all about Soul Food. This episode of Black History Buff: Definitions is all about Soul Food.

March 20, 2025 March 20, 2025

📖 The Black Women History Tried to Erase – Listen Now!

Black women who wielded the pen like a weapon—why don’t we know their names? Meet the writers who defied history. Listen now! 🎧✊🏾 Black women who wielded the pen like a weapon—why don’t we know their names? Meet the writers who defied history. Listen now! 🎧✊🏾

February 19, 2025 February 19, 2025 Contains audio

The Untold Story of Black Women in the Black Panther Party

Hey Family, You know how we always say that history is more than just the names they teach us in school? Well, this time, we’re diving deep into a story that doesn’t get… Hey Family, You know how we always say that history is more than just the names they teach us in school? Well, this time, we’re diving deep into a story that doesn’t get…

February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025 Contains audio

The Harlem Hellfighters: A Story of Bravery and Betrayal

Hey Family, In this episode, we’re looking into the story of the Harlem Hellfighters—a regiment of Black soldiers who fought harder and longer than most during World… Hey Family, In this episode, we’re looking into the story of the Harlem Hellfighters—a regiment of Black soldiers who fought harder and longer than most during World…

February 5, 2025 February 5, 2025

The Bubble of Knowing (or Not Knowing)

Hey family, So, I just dropped my little one off at school and I’m sitting here, collecting my thoughts before diving into a packed day of teaching and EDI work. It’s a… Hey family, So, I just dropped my little one off at school and I’m sitting here, collecting my thoughts before diving into a packed day of teaching and EDI work. It’s a…

January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025

The Story of Clennon King: Declared Insane for Seeking Equality

In 1958, Clennon King dared to challenge segregation—and paid the ultimate price. Discover his story of courage and injustice. In 1958, Clennon King dared to challenge segregation—and paid the ultimate price. Discover his story of courage and injustice.

January 24, 2025 January 24, 2025

Environmental Racism in Miami Dade The Fight for Justice and Change

Members, get early access to Miami-Dade’s justice fight! Explore environmental racism and the battle for a better future. Members, get early access to Miami-Dade’s justice fight! Explore environmental racism and the battle for a better future.

January 20, 2025 January 20, 2025

Justice or Joke? How a Racist Judge Kept Her Job"

A judge caught sharing a racist meme kept her job—reassigned & sent to bias training. Here's why this story matters more than ever. A judge caught sharing a racist meme kept her job—reassigned & sent to bias training. Here's why this story matters more than ever.

January 15, 2025 January 15, 2025

Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The New Revolutionary Leader of Burkina Faso

See how Captain Ibrahim Traoré is leading Burkina Faso’s fight for sovereignty and igniting a modern revolution See how Captain Ibrahim Traoré is leading Burkina Faso’s fight for sovereignty and igniting a modern revolution

January 8, 2025 January 8, 2025

Goodbye Charlie: Jamaica’s Push to Remove King Charles as Head of…

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share one more story with you before we all settle into the holiday season. As the year draws to a close, I wanted to share one more story with you before we all settle into the holiday season.

December 22, 2024 December 22, 2024

Breaking News: Benin Welcomes Its People Home

I’ve just released a special update about an incredible story coming out of Benin: a historic invitation for members of the Diaspora to come home! I’ve just released a special update about an incredible story coming out of Benin: a historic invitation for members of the Diaspora to come home!

December 18, 2024 December 18, 2024

The Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia's Stand Against Empire

The Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia's fight for freedom, Eritrean complexity, and a victory that defied empires. Watch now. The Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia's fight for freedom, Eritrean complexity, and a victory that defied empires. Watch now.

December 16, 2024 December 16, 2024

Toni Cade Bambara

This post about the incredible Toni Cade Bambara has been created exclusively for you, my amazing paid members, as a heartfelt thank you for your continued support. This post about the incredible Toni Cade Bambara has been created exclusively for you, my amazing paid members, as a heartfelt thank you for your continued support.

December 9, 2024 December 9, 2024

Queen Moremi: The Queens Gambit

A queen's courage, a mother's sacrifice—discover how Moremi Ajasoro saved her people and changed Yoruba history forever. A queen's courage, a mother's sacrifice—discover how Moremi Ajasoro saved her people and changed Yoruba history forever.

December 9, 2024 December 9, 2024

Tricks and Traps: Kai Cenat and the Legacy of Richard Potter

Uncover the inspiring journey of Richard Potter, America’s first Black celebrity, and the magic that defined his legacy Uncover the inspiring journey of Richard Potter, America’s first Black celebrity, and the magic that defined his legacy

December 5, 2024 December 5, 2024

Mansa Musa: The Richest Man in History

Hey Everyone, A short post but a new video from me today. I made this video about Mansa Musa and I hope you enjoy it. Hey Everyone, A short post but a new video from me today. I made this video about Mansa Musa and I hope you enjoy it.

November 27, 2024 November 27, 2024

Yaa Asantewaa - Warrior Queen

Discover the untold story of Yaa Asantewaa, the warrior queen who led her people in defiance of colonial rule. Courage, culture, and resilience await you. Open to explore Discover the untold story of Yaa Asantewaa, the warrior queen who led her people in defiance of colonial rule. Courage, culture, and resilience await you. Open to explore

November 8, 2024 November 8, 2024

31 Days of Black British History: The Journey and What's Next

Dear History Champions, What an incredible journey we've had through our '31 Days of Black British History'! As we wrap up this monumental series, let's take a moment to… Dear History Champions, What an incredible journey we've had through our '31 Days of Black British History'! As we wrap up this monumental series, let's take a moment to…

November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024

The Hidden Story of Benkos Biohó: Africa's King Who Founded the First…

https://youtu.be/c6rg80gdUkY?si=pjqTCSQ_e2lI3mPk Hey Family, Thank you for joining me on this deeper dive into the extraordinary life of Benkos Biohó, a man whose legacy… https://youtu.be/c6rg80gdUkY?si=pjqTCSQ_e2lI3mPk Hey Family, Thank you for joining me on this deeper dive into the extraordinary life of Benkos Biohó, a man whose legacy…

November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024

Day 31: Stuart Hall - Redefining British Identity

Hey Family, As we conclude our '31 Days of Black British History', we're diving into the life and ideas of Stuart Hall, a man whose… Hey Family, As we conclude our '31 Days of Black British History', we're diving into the life and ideas of Stuart Hall, a man whose…

October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024

Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for…

Hey Family, As we near the end of our journey through Black British History Month, it's time to pause and reflect on why this celebration… Hey Family, As we near the end of our journey through Black British History Month, it's time to pause and reflect on why this celebration…

October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024

Day 29: Una Marson - Pioneer of Black Programming in Britain

Hey Family, Today, we're celebrating Una Marson, a trailblazing figure who made significant contributions to British broadcasting and… Hey Family, Today, we're celebrating Una Marson, a trailblazing figure who made significant contributions to British broadcasting and…

October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024

Black British History Goes Viral: Our TikTok Takeover!

Hey TikTok Historians! Week 4 ofWindow our '31 Days of Black British History' has gone viral! We've been sharing powerful stories in bite-sized videos all week. 🚀 This… Hey TikTok Historians! Week 4 ofWindow our '31 Days of Black British History' has gone viral! We've been sharing powerful stories in bite-sized videos all week. 🚀 This…

October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024

Day 28: Ignatius Sancho - The First Black Briton to Vote

Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to the 18th century to meet Ignatius Sancho, a man who made political history and challenged the… Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to the 18th century to meet Ignatius Sancho, a man who made political history and challenged the…

October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024

Day 27: The Battle of Lewisham - When a Community Said NO to Racism

Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to 1977 to explore a crucial moment in anti-racist history: The Battle of Lewisham. This event marked… Hey Family, Today, we're stepping back to 1977 to explore a crucial moment in anti-racist history: The Battle of Lewisham. This event marked…

October 27, 2024 October 27, 2024

Day 26: Black Lives Matter in the UK - From US Movement to British…

Hey Family, Today, we're exploring how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped activism and conversations about race in the UK. While… Hey Family, Today, we're exploring how the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped activism and conversations about race in the UK. While…

October 26, 2024 October 26, 2024

Day 25: The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry - A Watershed Moment in British…

Hey Family, Today, we're examining a case that profoundly impacted British race relations and policing: the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.… Hey Family, Today, we're examining a case that profoundly impacted British race relations and policing: the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry.…

October 25, 2024 October 25, 2024