Hosted by Liz and Porter

MBHT - Everyday People, Extraordinary Impact

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The revolution will be podcasted. Making Black History Today is Dallas's premier podcast and digital archive, documenting the leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers writing the next chapter of Black history right now. Hosted by Liz & Porter, every conversation goes deep with the voices driving impact across business, community, arts, and culture in Dallas and beyond. This isn't history you'll read about later. You're hearing it first. New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

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Black Dallas Leaders on HBCUs, Community, and Caregiving 14.08.2025 46:29

Two Dallas changemakers reveal how HBCUs, South Dallas roots, and caregiving shape transformative leadership today. Dr. Jasmine Collier and Loletha Horton open up about building legacies while carrying the invisible weight of caregiving. From Dr. Collier's journey in education leadership to Loletha's 55-year connection to Park South YMCA, discover how personal history fuels community impact. What...

Dallas Artist Jeremy Biggers on Biracial Identity & South Dallas Art Scene 01.08.2025 1:07:24

Jeremy Biggers is a Dallas artist, painter, filmmaker, and multi-disciplinary creative whose work explores biracial identity, authenticity, and Black artists taking up space. In this episode of Making Black History Today, Jeremy discusses his journey from South Dallas to nationally recognized artist known for bold hyper-red style and impactful public art, why he believes being anti-DEI is goofy, a...

Fran Harris: WNBA Champion on Why Players Should Own, Not Just Play 17.07.2025 1:12:31

Fran Harris won a WNBA championship, built multiple companies, and walked into Shark Tank asking for $750K. But the most radical thing she's ever done? Telling WNBA players to stop fighting for bigger salaries —\ and start fighting for ownership. In this conversation, the Houston Comets champion and ESPN analyst breaks down why pay equity is the wrong battle, what serial entrepreneurship actua...

15 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned: Richard Miles on Exoneration, Justice Reform & Miles of Freedom 03.07.2025 1:21:54

Richard Miles was wrongfully convicted at 19 and spent 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In this episode of Making Black History Today, Richard shares his journey from wrongful conviction to exoneration and how he leads criminal justice reform through Miles of Freedom, his Dallas nonprofit fighting mass incarceration. Hear about Richard Miles wrongful imprisonment, the 15-year batt...

First American Woman to Win Shot Put Gold: Michelle Carter on Overcoming Dyslexia & Self-Love 23.06.2025 1:00:42

Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter made history as the first American woman to win shot put gold while navigating dyslexia and ADHD. She shares how learning differences shaped her path to the podium, what retirement taught her about identity beyond competition, and how NFL legend Michael Carter influenced her Olympic journey. This episode covers overcoming dyslexia and ADHD in elite sports, bod...

Making Black History Today Trailer 05.06.2025 0:38

Trailer: Welcome to Making Black History Today 🎧 Hosted by Dallas natives Liz and Porter, this trailer introduces Making Black History Today, a podcast that celebrates the leaders, creatives, and visionaries shaping our communities right now. Tune in for a preview of what’s to come: real conversations with everyday people making extraordinary impact. Whether you're a professional, student, or cul...