Black History Year

He stepped out onto the stage, prepared to address the audience. But deep in his spirit he knew death was upon him. It was urgent that he deliver one final message to his 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 h...

When they couldn’t continue human trafficking, they turned to a new horror to ensure a supply of enslaved labor. Enslavers forcibly bred the enslaved to serve their evil dreams of wealth, and the rate at which they did so was alarming. _____________ 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 current DEI ban isn’t just about Black-owned businesses or profits. It’s much deeper and more disturbing than you may think. As companies like Target, Amazon, and Walmart make new decisions around DEI, here’s what Black consumers need to know. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stor...

In the dead of winter, they danced. Jazz played. They dressed up, spoke up, and got down. This is the story of how this exiled Black communist started one of the biggest parties in the world. _____________ 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 mak...

DEI rollbacks and Black history bans aren't new. They've always been deployed to block our access to educational opportunities. Now, 'HillmanTok' University, an online HBCU educating thousands, reminds us of something we should never forget. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of...

Today’s tough-on-crime laws couldn’t hold a candle back in the day. As soon as enslavement ended, the foolishness started. Black people – even those who were already free – could be jailed for anything, and these reasons are three of the most ridiculous. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify t...

In a world where anti-Black politicians and policies surround us, Ketanji Brown Jackson sat in a sea of hate with the most potent Black symbol around her neck. Here's why it matters right 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 history you didn't learn in school. You ma...

In 1857, this country told Dred Scott that Black people like him could never be citizens. Then, our ancestors secured our birthright citizenship. Today, Trump is threatening to make the “impossible” possible, filing to end birthright citizenship. What does that mean for Black Americans? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media compa...

Think you know everything about Black History Month? The real story behind it may surprise you. _____________ 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 mo...

He stepped out onto the stage, prepared to address the audience. But deep in his spirit he knew death was upon him. It was urgent that he deliver one final message to his 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 h...

He swam as hard as he could, his enslaver chasing him in a boat. “I’ve got him now,” the oppressor thought. Then his target vanished into thin air. “Where the hell did he go?” _____________ 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 happ...

It was in Plainfield, NJ, in 1971 where our guest - Ashanti Alston - joined The Black Panther Party, radicalized in the wake of the 1967 Newark Riots and Malcolm X’s assassination years earlier. Ashanti would begin his life as an anarchist on that day, and it has guided his every step – through the Panther Party, then the Black Liberation Army, his incarceration, and his work honoring the sacrific...

It was a stupid idea to begin with – and when the KKK decided to tread into Black territory, one thing was certain. They would learn 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 your contributions at BlackH...

“Nappy” can be either a term of endearment or a fighting word. Here's how the word’s racist roots got tangled up in our hair 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 you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistory...

Have you ever heard an elder call someone, usually a girl or woman, a wench? Here’s how an Old English word became a racist, sexist slur used to attack Black women. _____________ 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 you...

What does it take to build a world without police terror? In this episode of  Don’t Cop Out , Cat Brooks of the Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP) lays out why the fight to end police terror is more dire than ever, and how we can build true safety from the ground up. — Support and learn more about APTP at https://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

In many countries, tipping, while nice, is neither expected nor wanted. That’s because service workers in other countries are paid a living wage at the very least. What happened in the United States? _____________ 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....

Harriet Tubman was a fearless leader who stayed ready, so she didn’t have to get ready. She never left home without this one crucial “trick” up her sleeve. Hint: It’s more dangerous than you may think. _____________ 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 schoo...

Millions of people put it on everything—salad, pizza, steak—you name it. But it wasn’t always that way. This famous dressing started as a hometown favorite, and we have this Black cowboy to thank for creating 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 lea...

What if the answer to poverty, addiction, and crisis wasn’t punishment—but care? In this episode of  Don’t Cop Out , we talk to Ash DeSilva of Atlanta PAD, a groundbreaking initiative replacing police response with compassion and practical support. From redirecting arrests to rebuilding lives, PAD is rewriting what justice can look like in Atlanta and beyond . — Support and learn more about Atlant...

Ah, the classic childhood game of eenie meanie miney moe -- a seemingly innocent rhyme used to make decisions and choose between options. But how innocent is 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 your c...

The power of the Black dollar is undeniable. When we love something, we put our money behind it. But what about when products are so offensive and disrespectful that they cannot be swept under the rug? _____________ 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 schoo...

Nat Love, better known as Deadwood Dick, was a cattle herder and, if you heard him tell it, one of the most famous cowboys of the Old West. Was he just a legend in his own mind? _____________ 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 ha...

When someone’s in crisis, help shouldn’t come with handcuffs. In this episode of  ⁠ Don't Cop Out ⁠⁠⁠ , we talk to Justin Madeira of CAHOOTS, Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets—the trailblazing crisis response team proving there’s another way. From mental health calls to medical emergencies, CAHOOTS shows what happens when compassion, not force, answers the call. But can the rest of the...

Rumors about Haitian immigrants "eating cats and dogs" didn't start with the presidential debate. But from the KKK resurfacing to evacuated schools and bomb threats, this viral moment sparked serious violence. Here’s why this country really wants to punish Haitians. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists...