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RFK Jr. has some weird ideas that will impact African Americans.

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener, which gives me an opportunity to talk about curiosity.

Trey’s Table Episode 247: Edward Nathaniel Harleston **Celebrating Black Excellence in Journalism: Edward Nathaniel Harleston** On the latest episode of *Trey’s Table* (Episode 247), we dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Edward Nathaniel Harleston—a trailblazing African-American poet, journalist, and newspaper publisher who helped shape the landscape of Black journalism in America. Har...

Trey’s Table Episode 246: Mission Impossible ✨ **Did you know about Robert Smalls?** ✨ In 1862, an enslaved man named Robert Smalls pulled off one of the most daring escapes of the Civil War. He commandeered a Confederate naval ship, sailed it past enemy lines, and delivered it—and his freedom—to the Union Navy. 🚢⚓ But that’s not all. Smalls went on to become a Union hero, a U.S. Congressman,...

Trey’s Table Episode 245: What Did Cornel West **Did Cornel West Help or Hurt the Black Community by Running for President in 2024?** By Trey Smith, Host and Producer of *Trey’s Table* The 2024 presidential election was one of the most contentious in recent memory, and one of its most polarizing figures was Dr. Cornel West. The renowned philosopher, activist, and scholar entered the race as an ind...

Trey’s Table Episode 244: Trump Tries to Erase Black History **Blog Post: The Fight for Black History in Schools—Why Linda McMahon’s Uncertainty Matters** Today, February 14, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle to preserve African-American history in our education system. During her Senate confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, was...

Is Eric Adams being held hostage?

Trey’s Table Podcast Episode 241: The Genius of Kendrick Lamar --- **Celebrating the Genius of Kendrick Lamar: A Deep Dive into His Super Bowl Halftime Show** Hey, Trey’s Table family! 🎙️ Episode 242 is live, and this one is *fire*. 🔥 In this episode, I’m breaking down the brilliance of Kendrick Lamar and his iconic Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. If you thought it was just a performance, t...

Trey’s Table Episode 241: Black Captain America Exploring the Racial Discussions and Controversies Surrounding *Captain America: Brave New World *By Trey Smith, Host and Producer of *Trey’s Table* Podcast* As the release of *Captain America: Brave New World* approaches, the conversation around race, representation, and cultural identity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has reached a fever pi...

Trump, Eric Adams, and the Weaponization of Justice: Don’t Miss Episode 240 of *Trey’s Table*** In Episode 240 of *Trey’s Table*, we’re diving into a bombshell story that exposes the alarming intersection of politics, power, and the criminal justice system. As the host and producer of this podcast, I’m committed to uncovering the truths that shape African-American history, politics, and culture—an...

Trey’s Table Episode 239: Elon Musk & The Butterfly Plan Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the Threat to Civil Rights In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*, we dive into a pressing and controversial issue that sits at the intersection of power, politics, and racial justice. As the host and producer of this podcast, I’m committed to exploring the stories and systems that shape African-American his...

Trey’s Table Episode 238: Isiah Montgomery Hello friends! Welcome to Trey’s Table. A podcast about African American history, politics, and culture. I’m your host Trey Smith. In 1890, Isaiah Montgomery was one of the few African-American delegates at the Mississippi Constitutional Convention. This convention was convened with the explicit goal of disenfranchising Black voters, and Montgomery faced...

Let’s talk about the history of African-Americans in the United States’ astronaut program.

Let’s check in with Vivek Ramaswamy and his quest to find real examples of white supremacy.

Trey’s Table Episode 235: Ally: Steve Schmidt **Blog Post: Episode 235– Steve Schmidt and the Fight Against Racism in the GOP** Welcome back to *Trey’s Table*, the podcast where we explore the intersections of history, politics, and culture. I’m your host, **Trey Smith**, and in our latest episode, we dive into the important work of **Steve Schmidt**, a Republican who has become a powerful voice a...

Trey’s Table Episode 234: JD Vance and Standards Welcome back to *Trey’s Table*, the podcast where we explore the intersections of African American history, politics, and culture. In **Episode 234**, we tackle a pressing and controversial issue: the recent decision by a high-profile investment company operating in the tech space to hire **Daniel Penny**, the Marine Corps veteran acquitted of killi...

Episode 233 – The Defiant Legacy of David Fagen** Welcome back to *Trey’s Table*, the podcast where we explore the rich tapestry of African American history, politics, and culture. In **Episode 233**, we dive into the incredible and often overlooked story of **David Fagen**, the Black American soldier who defected during the Philippine-American War and became a captain in the Philippine revolution...

In this podcast episode, I discuss my concerns about prominent Republican officials, not being willing to stand up to the racism of Donald Trump.

Trey’s Table Episode 231: Genre: A Code Word To Keep Us In Our Places. **Beyoncé’s Grammy Win and the Universality of Music: Breaking Down Genre Barriers** In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table* (Episode 231), I explored the profound significance of Beyoncé’s historic win for *Country Album of the Year* at the 2025 Grammy Awards. This milestone isn’t just a celebration of her artistry; it’s a tes...

Trey’s Table Episode 230 Celebrating African American Excellence: Grammy Wins and Trivia on *Trey’s Table* (Episode 230) In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table* (Episode 230), we’re turning up the volume on African American excellence in music! This time, we’re diving into the history of African Americans and their groundbreaking wins at the Grammy Awards. From iconic trailblazers to modern-day le...

Trey's Table Episode 229: Voices From The Past Uncovering Hidden Voices: The Federal Writers' Project and the Stories of Formerly Enslaved African Americans** Hello friends, welcome to Trey’s Table, a podcast about African American history, politics, and culture. I’m your host Trey Smith. Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories | The Library of Congress In the latest episode of...

Prominent Democrats want to kiss the ring. Let’s talk about why and what implications that has for African-American politics.

We need to be alarmed about how Elon Musk is normalizing hate. https://youtu.be/7Dyyt2kVOEg?s... https://youtu.be/DvAb0agOiII?s...

In this podcast episode, we are joined by the amazing sports content creator Jordan Smith. https://www.tiktok.com/ @zombiemanjay?_t=ZT-8tNDSnMM2XO&_r=1 https://youtube.com/ @zombiemanjay?si=aQMudW6rLcadc5na

Let’s talk about how the Jaguars made a mockery of the Rooney Rule. https://youtube.com/ @zombiemanjay?si=09OajURWhJsLh9Ds https://youtu.be/JP4mvSD8sXI?s...