Black History Year

When it comes to fashion, we know one thing is true. From the front pages of magazines to the runways of fashion week, if it’s popular and on trend, it came from us. Here’s proof! _____________ 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...

She was arrested over 100 times for freedom fighting. She wore flowers in her hair, took no mess from cops, and her middle initial stood for “Pay It No Mind.” And? She helped start one of the most important riots in history. _____________ 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 yo...

It’s no secret that many of the superheroes we see on our TV and movie screens were created by white writers. On top of that, the racist backstories and depictions of our favorites have stayed at the mercy of Hollywood. Until now. _____________ 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 hist...

Today's History Story: Frederick Douglass and Photography Black children today are frequently confronted by harmful misrepresentations of their existence, promoted by anti-Black mainstream media and colonized societal norms. However, inspired by past movements like "Black Is Beautiful," today's guests are dedicated to reshaping and reframing the image of our youth, one beautiful Black portrait at...

The cousins were setting sail for the trip of a lifetime. They expected scenic train rides, gondola rides, and eating their way through new cuisines, but something eerily familiar from home followed them on the journey. _____________ 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 did...

He tended to the plantations, gardening day in and day out. It was tiring, but he secretly worked on one of his best ideas. And today we’re absolutely nuts about it. _____________ 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 yo...

The battle for bodily autonomy in the Black community is nothing new. We’ve been fighting for the right to control our bodies for centuries. But the acts doctors performed in twentieth century North Carolina are especially heinous. _____________ 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 his...

Today's History Story: Fannie Lou Hamer Fights for Economic Justice Thanks to the remarkable contributions of Black women, who were often relegated to the status of hidden figures, humankind successfully touched down on the moon. With that single step, a world of possibilities opened up, giving way to today’s billionaires who casually embark on interstellar joy rides and invest in new ‘outer limit...

Today’s History Story: Their Black Love Endured Decades Of Slavery And Separation They endure a profound sense of disconnection and isolation within cold confines, feeling adrift even in the midst of others. But many fail to realize that this isolation, like the cruel echoes of history, is not by happenstance—it's a meticulously designed and devastating consequence of incarceration. Today’s guest,...

Today's History Story: Gil Scott-Heron What is hip hop, really? While hip hop music has become an international phenomenon and multi-billion dollar business, folks often forget that hip hop is bigger than music alone - it's a culture rich with history and lessons that could benefit our people more than ever today. Today, on Black History Year, we're remembering the true essence of hip hop, and doi...

Don’t call her a “victim” because she’s a survivor. At 109 years-old, she lived through the horrors of the Tulsa Race Massacre. And she refuses to be silent. _____________ 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 contr...

Today's History Story: Million Man March Under white supremacy, many Black men have been rewarded for fitting into its anti-Black definition of masculinity – and it’s often been to our people’s detriment. But there are people reimagining who the Black man is and working to decolonize and reconstruct the Black man from head to toe, inside and out - mind, body, and soul. One such person is today’s g...

Today's History Story: We Must Stop These Deserts From Destroying Black Communities Hundreds of millions of people are going hungry across the world, a world that produces billionaires hording the globe's wealth. In the United States alone, food insecurity hits Black communities especially hard, depriving our people of a fundamental need that impacts every aspect of life. Hunger is a problem that...

Today's History Story: Why Do Some People Think Black People Can Fly? Advancements in technology touch every aspect of life. Immersive technologies that were once only imagined in science fiction are now giving people the ability to suspend reality and create entire worlds in virtual space. It sounds like something from an Octavia Butler novel and, true to the genre, it raises ethical questions on...

The potato chip is one of the most popular snack foods in the world. But did you know it was actually an accident from the kitchen of a Black chef? Here’s how a happy accident changed the way we snack forever. _____________ 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...

This act was supposed to be anti-slavery. Or at the very least, make life easier for enslaved Africans. But then things backfired. And this history actually teaches us a valuable lesson today. _____________ 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 ma...

Today's History Story: Our Hatred Of Fat Is Actually Anti-Black In many ways, the health and wellness industry is killing Black people. For our audacity to exist with melanated skin, we’ve historically endured subjugation, political and economic disenfranchisement, and centuries-long death. And it hasn’t stopped yet. We’ll talk about it with today’s guest, Da’Shaun L. Harrison. Da’Shaun is a self-...

So-called “good cops?” They get fired. This former officer, who stopped another officer from performing a dangerous chokehold, lost everything. But that wasn’t the end of her story. _____________ 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 PushBlac...

Today's History Story: This Deity Reminds Us Of The Importance Of Our Ancestors For millenia, mythologies and religions of the world have predicted a great calamity–an event so catastrophic that it will stop the world as we know it and bring forth the apocalypse. If the natural disasters, racial injustices, and widespread wars of today are any indiciation, one could say those mythological predicti...

For us, navigating the world isn’t always easy, but Black love helps carry us through. We’ve been incorporating these four beautiful traditions into our weddings for centuries. _____________ 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 hap...

Ray Charles was music royalty, but that didn’t stop a white interviewer from trying to embarrass him. But never fear – the music legend’s clapback shut down the reporter and roasted mediocre white artists to a crisp! We love to see it. _____________ 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...

The white man smirked. He was confident. The debate topic in 1929: were Black people equal to whites? But with one sentence, W.E.B DuBois had the white man laughed offstage – and ruined his whole career! _____________ 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 sch...

Today's History Story: This Powerful Spirit Reminds Us That Nature Is Never Black And White In a world where water scarcity is robbing Black folks of this most basic necessity, access to safe drinking water is a human right that millions are being denied. Fortunately, today's guest is using technology and activism to bring solutions that we’ll break down in an interview you don’t want to miss. Mos...

Standing next to the door, you wouldn’t even think a child could fit through it. So how did hundreds of our ancestors pass through? And what does it mean for us today? _____________ 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...

Jay is back with Season 7 of Black History Year. This one's dedicated to the Innovators challenging the norm and changing the lives and futures of Black people world wide. New season premieres Monday June 19, right on time for your Juneteenth celebration. New episodes drop every Monday. Available wherever you find podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...