Black History Year

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...

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 PushB...

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 lear...

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 scho...

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 h...

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 P...

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...

Ain’t nothing better than a plate of soulful black-eyed peas over rice, served with cornbread and collard greens. But you’ll be surprised to learn where black-eyed peas actually came from and how they affect your health! — 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 i...

Ever gotten a stocking or bag with an apple, an orange, some walnuts, a candy cane, or some variation of this during Christmas? There’s more to this Black holiday tradition than just a nice holiday snack – here’s how it all started. — 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 di...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about eggnog? Here’s why you might want to start considering the drink a symbol of unity for Black people everywhere. — 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...

When slavery ended in Bermuda, Black folks had a plan for the following year. Now that they were paid employees, it was time to regain their power from white supremacy, and they did it in the most genius way. — 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. Yo...

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 scho...

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 i...

They've tried to erase our stories for too long, but she wasn't having it! So she dedicated her life to her people – and spent 25 years creating this beautiful, Black masterpiece. — 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...

Twenty-one Black Panthers were about to go to prison for something they didn’t do! That is, until one determined young woman stepped up to secure their freedom, all while pregnant… with Tupac Shakur? — 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 Pu...

Shoebox lunches, overalls, and a handy Green Book kept our people safe during turbulent times to travel while Black. Here’s how they did it and what we can learn from their genius. _____________ 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...

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 sc...

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...

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. BlackHi...

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 mee...

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...

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 wit...

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 ever...

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...

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://...