I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either!

When most of us say "New York" we're really talking about the five burroughs. But there's another city that helped shape Black History, launched legendary artists, and served as one of the final gateways to freedom n the underground railroad. This episode of IDKMYDE is all about why it's time to put some respect on Buffalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When former NFL star Chris Johnson revealed his Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, many people focused on what the disease had taken from him. But this episode is about what technology gave back—his voice, through eye-gaze tracking and AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This years NBA Draft has everybody talking about the next generation of stars, but WSSU has been sending players to the league for decades. From Earl "The Pearl" Monroe becoming the highest drafted HBCU player ever to 14 total NBA Draft selections, the Rams have built a basketball legacy most people never knew existed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody celebrates Juneteenth, but almost nobody knows the name Ben Haith—the activist who created the official Juneteenth flag. This episode explores who he was, why the flag is red, white, and blue instead of Pan-African colors, and how one man created a symbol that now flies across America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people remember Tupac and Snoop as Death Row brothers and west coast icons, but few realize their friendship was badly strained in the days before Tupac's death. In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht explores how one radio interview, the East Coast-West Coast war, and a clash of loyalty may have prevented two legends from ever reconciling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody knows the phrase "Don't Drink the Kool-Aid", but what if I told you Kool-Aid wasn't even the main drink used at Jonestown? This week, we connect one of America's darkest tragedies to a marketing challenge, the rise of multicultural advertising, and how a brand tied to a tragedy became a staple in Black households throughout the 1980's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before Columbus pulled up, giant stone heads with unmistakable facial features were already sitting in ancient Mexico. For decades, people have debated whether the Olmec civilization proves Africans reached the Americas before Europeans did. In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht breaks down what historians know, what people speculate, and why the Olmec heads became one of the biggest "wait a min...

In 1933, while America was deep in segregation, Florence Price became the first Black woman to have music performed by a major American orchestra -- and most people have never heard her name. In this episode of I Didn't Know Maybe You Didn't Either, our host, B Daht, explores how her groundbreaking symphony stood beside other major Black achievements happening during the same era, proving Black ex...

You ever seen a jeep dashboard full of rubber ducks and wondered what was going on? This episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht breaks down the surprisingly wholesome origin of "Duck Duck Jeep" the legendary "jeep wave" and why some jeep owners think "mall crawler duck Jeeps" are ruining the culture! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B Daht kicks off this episode of IDKMYDE with "3 Useless Facts" about his Mommy: Irene Brenda Palm, on the 2-year anniversary of her passing. Then it gets into a history lesson about Cinco de Mayo that most people completely miss -- It's part remembrance, part underdog story, and part "we've been celebrating this wrong the whole time!". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of IDKMYDE, a Tupac rumor leads us to a small town in North Carolina with a much deeper story than you would expect. From whispers about his ashes to the real life tragedy of James Jordan, this episode shows how big headlines can hide in quiet places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte has a park, an arena, and government buildings sitting on top of the most thriving Black communities in the South—and most people don't even know it. This episode breaks down where Brooklyn really was, why over 1000 families were forced out, and how "urban renewal" quietly became the blueprint for gentrification. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of I Didn't Know Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht gives 3 Useles Facts about Easter then breaks down ome of the most common misconceptions in biblical history -- Mary Magdalene wasn't her full name, it was her location. This quick story reveals how names worked in ancient times and why one of the most important figures in the resurrection story has been misunderstood for generations...

In 1968, the Women's-Salem State University Singing Rams took Black excellence overseas, performing spirituals, gospel, and classical music on international stages in France during a pivotal moment in American history. Their tour wasn't just a performance -- it was cultural diplomacy, showing the world the power, pride, and g;obal reach of HBCU talent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht highlights Dr. Bonita Brown, the 14th Chancellor of Women's-Salem State University, and the role she plays in leading one of the nation's most historic HBCU's. As higher education evolve, her leadership represents a powerful shift in who is shaping the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht highlights the historic run of the Women's-Salem State University Lady Rams and the rise of women's leadership across CIAA Athletics. From Championship banners to national tournament dreams, the Women of Winston" are proving the future of sports is already here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of IDKMYDE, B Daht explores the story of civil rights icon Angela Davis -- the scholar and activist once placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list. From courtroom battles to global influencer, her journey shows how powerful ideas can challenge entire systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kickoff the 1st episode in the Women's History Month Series of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Daht explores the Fireburn Revolt of 1878, where 4 Black Women known as the Fireburn Queens led a revolt that burned down 50+ plantations and how it all ended. This is the story of how women turned resistance into history and IDKMYDE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Season 5 finale ties everything together and asks the real question: who controls the story now? Thoughtful, motivating, and a look forward—not backward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're past all that" sounds good... until you look at the timeline. B Daht breaks down how time gets weaponized to shut down conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Black History Month started 100 years ago, why are people still arguing about what gets taught? B Daht connects past erasure to present-day textbook battles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Integration is usually told as a win—full stop. This episode explores the side rarely discussed: what Black communities lost in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reconstruction didn't fall apart by accident. B Daht breaks down the part of history that usually gets rushed, skipped, or blamed on the wrong people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B Daht walks through the receipts people love to ignore—with just enough humor to keep it from turning into an argument at Thanksgiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black History Month didn't start as a celebration. B Daht explains what the history books were getting wrong long before February ever became a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.