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Join us while we, explore the rich history of Black community timeless love for a well cooked steak. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Country music, often seen as a white rural American music genre, has roots deeply woven into various musical traditions, many of which were significantly shaped by African-Americans. When country music started as a genre, it found inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, including many Black ones. This African-American influence is prominent within numerous aspects of this music genre, sta...

The cowboy, often seen as a symbol of the American West, actually has its roots in Spanish colonization. It wasn't until the late 19th century, however, during the massive expansion of the cattle industry, that the iconic cowboy era truly began to shape but Did you know that one in four cowboys were Black? udio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history F ollow me on Twitter: https:...

What is the history of the sterotype between Black folks and Tipping, and why to Black folks hate tipping? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Easter is a celebration rich in history and tradition, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion around 30 A.D. This special day intertwines aspects of Christianity, ancient paganism, superstitions, and even fashion, making it a unique and deeply meaningful occasion for many around the world. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram:...

Did you know cornbread is one of America's oldest culinary treasures? Native Americans were the first to unlock the potential of corn, turning it into meal for bread, cakes, and porridge, but how did it become a soul food staple for African Americans? Dive into this delicious history of Corn Bread with us! Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3...

Banana pudding, a dessert often featuring layers of vanilla custard, crispy vanilla wafers or ladyfingers, and freshly sliced bananas, is a classic treat beloved by many. When served in a dish, it's sometimes served with a dollop of whipped cream or a meringue. This dessert has become deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of Black communities, where it has been embraced and celebrated as a ch...

James Hemings is acknowledged for the introduction of culinary delights such as macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, meringue, whipped cream, and French fries to America. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the first American to undergo professional cooking instruction in France. Despite these considerable feats, he accomplished this while enslaved, as the personal chef to Thomas Jefferson...

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: ht...

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve and significantly influenced his evolution into a form...

In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twit...

How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig intestines Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryb...

On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Four young girls were killed and many other people injured. Outrage over the incident and the violent clash between protesters and police that followed helped draw national attention to the often-dangerous struggle for civil rights. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on In...

How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buy...

How did Black Folks come to celebrate Christmas? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.essence.com/news/thank...

On June 21st, 1964, three activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were kidnapped and killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: http...

How did a holiday created to celebrate thankfulness from a bountiful harvest come to be celebrated by enslaved African Americans? Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee http...

How did a plant originating from the Mediterranean become so beloved by black folks, Join us while we talk about the History of Collard Greens Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me...

Have you ever wondered the history of Mac and Cheese and how it became so beloved with Black Folks? Join us while we talk about the History of Mac and Cheese Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2...

What, does a fried chicken have to do with race? Don’t white people like watermelon too? What’s so offensive about liking fried chicken? Join us while we talk about the History of Fried Chicken. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patr...

Freedom Summer, or the Mississippi Summer Project, was a voter registration drive in 1964 aimed at increasing the number of registered Black voters in Mississippi. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/us...

The March on Washington was a massive protest march of 250,000 people that occurred in August 1963, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. the event aimed to draw attention to continuing challenges and inequalities faced by African Americans. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook:...

Have you ever wondered why Black folks love to Barbecue? Join us when we talk about the Historical reasoning behind Black Barbecue. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee ht...

The Birmingham Campaign was a movement led in early 1963 by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) which sought to bring national attention to the efforts of local Black leaders to desegregate public facilities in Birmingham, Alabama. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://w...

Have you ever wonder why butter pecan is so popular with Black Folks? well there is a histoical reason for that, join us as we talk about. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Co...