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What would happen if a black politician did what Ron DeSantis is accused of doing?

The Controversial Show That Never Was What if the South won the Civil War? HBO almost answered that question—and the backlash was 🔥. On the latest #TreysTable, we break down *Confederate*, the canceled alt-history drama from the *Game of Thrones* creators, and why its premise sparked a firestorm. Tap the link in bio to listen! 🎧 #BlackHistory #Podcast"*

North Carolina had a government board that decided who was ‘fit’ to have kids. Guess who they targeted? Black women. Poor folks. Disabled people. From 1929–1974, 7,600+ people were forcibly sterilized. Many were girls under 18. The latest Trey’s Table episode exposes how it happened—and why it still matters. Tap the link in bio.

Trey’s Table Episode 287: Black Jesus Black Jesus, Ebony, and the Bold Vision of John H. Johnson In 1969, legendary publisher John H. Johnson made an audacious statement by featuring Black Jesus on the cover of Ebony magazine. This iconic moment wasn’t just about faith—it was about representation, power, and redefining the image of divinity in Black America. On the latest episode of Trey’s Table (...

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️ Trey’s Table Ep. 286: Banks, Black Wealth & A Governor’s Rise This week, we’re unpacking how Freedman’s Bank became a brick in the “white wall” of finance—fueling the racial wealth gap by denying Black Americans fair access to loans and wealth-building tools. From discriminatory lending to biased algorithms, systemic racism in banking isn’t just history—it’s still happ...

Let’s talk about Ed Martin, Trump’s nominee to be US Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Trey’s Table Episode 284: Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) Environmental Racism & the Fight for Justice in Lowndes County The struggle for environmental justice is deeply tied to systemic racism—and nowhere is that more evident than in Lowndes County, Alabama, where Black families have battled raw sewage backups for decades. In Episode 284 of Trey’s Table, we dive into how: ✅ The Biden administra...

Trey’s Table Episode 283: The Fugitive Slave Act of 2025 **EP. 283: When History Repeats – The Fugitive Slave Act & Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns** The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 wasn’t just a law—it was state-sanctioned terror. It denied Black people due process, incentivized neighbors to betray each other, and turned free states into hunting grounds. Sound familiar? Trump’s immigration poli...

Trey’s Table Episode 282: The Murder Of Ashley Henning Race, Justice, and the Troubling Case of Jordan Henning – A New Episode of Trey’s Table In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*, we delve into a case that exposes deep fissures in America’s criminal justice system—the killing of a Black woman by her white husband, a military veteran, and the shockingly lenient charge of manslaughter instead of...

From NAACP Secretary to Bond Girl: The Groundbreaking Story of Gloria Hendry" On the latest episode of Trey’s Table I’m unpacking the incredible journey of Gloria Hendry a woman who went from typing legal briefs for the NAACP during the Civil Rights Movement to making history as the first Black Bond girl in Live and Let Die (1973). Why You Need to Know Her Story - Started her career as a legal sec...

Trey’s Table Episode 280: Erasure 🚨 NEW EPISODE 🎙️ The Trump Administration’s Attack on Kevin Young & Black Cultural Memory On the latest episode of Trey’s Table we dive into the disturbing recent efforts by the Trump administration to undermine Kevin Young renowned poet, scholar, and director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Why target a...

Trey’s Table Episode 269: The Lost Year **📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧** Episode 279 of #treystable dives into a shocking moment in Arkansas history: When faced with school integration in 1958, Governor Orval Faubus *shut down* Little Rock’s public schools for an ENTIRE YEAR rather than comply. This week, we unpack “The Lost Year”—how Black students, families, and allies resisted, and what it reveals...

Let’s add some more songs to the playlist for Dr. King.

🔥 Since when did the White House Correspondents' Dinner get scared of jokes? The WHCA just UNINVITED Emmy-nominated comedian Amber Ruffin after pressure from Trump allies. On Ep. [X] of #TreysTable, we expose: 🎤 **Why Ruffin’s silencing matters** • 1st Black woman writer in late-night TV history • Creator of viral segments blending humor + civil rights history • The latest Black woman voice deem...

Why is the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development allowing racial discrimination to go unpunished? https://nationalfairhousing.or... https://www.propublica.org/art...

📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 📢 In Episode 275 of #treystable we’re breaking down the shocking grant of clemency to Carlos Watson the Black media mogul behind OZY Media, once hailed as a visionary, later convicted of fraud. ▪️ Why did Trump grant him clemency? ▪️ Watson’s rise & fall: From Harvard lawyer to federal felon ▪️ The bigger question: Do Black entrepreneurs face harsher consequences? This i...

Trey’s Table Episode 274: The Legacy of Randall Robinson ### 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Legacy of Randall Robinson 🎙️ You cannot stand idly by and expect justice to happen."— Randall Robinson This week on Trey’s Table, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Randall Robinson the visionary lawyer, activist, and founder of TransAfrica who helped lead the U.S. anti-apartheid movement. 🔹 How he press...

Trey’s Table Episode 273 At a time when African Americans are under attack it’s important that we celebrate our allies and those who take a stand against racism. Rachel Cohen is one of those people.

Trey’s Table Episode 272 We all know how important music was to the Civil Rights Movement. What songs should be on the Civil Rights Movement Playlist?

Trey’s Table Episode 271 **Courageous Journalism and the Legacy of Jackie Robinson: A Discussion on *Trey’s Table* Episode 271** Hey everyone, I’m Trey Smith, host and producer of *Trey’s Table*, a podcast dedicated to exploring African-American history, politics, and culture. In our latest episode, **Episode 271**, we dive into a powerful story of courage, activism, and the enduring legacy of Jac...

Sampling isn’t a new concept—it’s been around for decades. But its roots in hip-hop and R&B can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s, when DJs and producers in New York City began experimenting with turntables and drum machines. One of the earliest examples of sampling comes from the legendary DJ Kool Herc, who’s often credited as one of the founding fathers of hip-hop. Herc would isolate the...

In this podcast episode, I discuss one of the more mysterious stories from the civil rights movement.

Celebrating the Legacy of the Morehouse Glee Club – Trey’s Table, Episode 267 🎙️ **New Episode Alert!** 🎙️ This week on Trey’s Table, we’re diving into the rich history and timeless legacy of the Morehouse Glee Club. Founded in 1911, this iconic ensemble has been a cornerstone of African American musical excellence for over a century. From spirituals and hymns to classical and contemporary pieces,...

Trey’s Table Episode 266: Diving With A Purpose **Trey Smith:** Hey, everyone! Welcome back to *Trey’s Table*, the podcast where we dive deep into African-American history, politics, and culture. I’m your host, Trey Smith, and today we’re talking about something truly extraordinary—an organization that’s using the power of diving to uncover the hidden stories of the transatlantic slave trade. In t...