One Mic Black History

One Mic Black History

Join us as we dive deep into the lesser-known aspects of Black History. This podcast is your compass to navigate the intricacies of African American History and its relationship American History. So, if you're passionate about gaining a broader perspective on African American History, don't miss an episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.

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What They Didn't Teach You about Aunt Jemima

April 6, 2025 • 9 mins
In the world of breakfast staples, few names echo through American kitchens like Aunt Jemima. Yet, beneath the familiar face lies a story deeply intertwined with America's racial past. From minstrel shows to modern grocery aisles, Aunt Jemima's image has carried more than just a pancake mix; it has carried the weight of cultural stereotypes. This emblem of comfort food is also a stark reminder of our uncomfortable history.

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The Plot to Murder Fred Hampton

March 17, 2025 • 11 mins
Late on an evening in December 1969, Fred Hampton, a charismatic young leader, finishes a class on politics and law before sharing a quiet meal with his pregnant fiancée, Deborah Johnson. But beneath the calm surface, unseen forces are stirring. In the early hours of December 4th, an unexpected and violent raid unfolds. Within moments, a flurry of gunfire erupts, leaving Hampton and fellow Panther Mark Clark dead and the survivors ...
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How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You

March 3, 2025 • 12 mins
The story of Black surnames is shaped by the brutalities of slavery, where the enslaved had their original surnames removed and were given the names of their enslavers. these names have become a testament to resilience and the enduring quest for Black identity amidst a backdrop of systemic racism and slavery

Join us as we unravel the history and significance of Black Surnames

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Why Black Folks LOVE Soul Food

February 23, 2025 • 11 mins
This video showcases the history behind soul food, from fried chicken to chitterlings.
Join us as we explore the rich heritage and timeless love the Black community has for soul food.

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The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship

February 16, 2025 • 10 mins
Uncover the astonishing story of Robert Smalls, a man born into slavery who made a bold escape during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship. How did he pull off this daring feat right under the noses of his enslavers?

Join us for the captivating life of Robert Smalls

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The Black Woman That Secretly Recorded 35 Years of News Television

February 9, 2025 • 8 mins
Discover the life of Marion Stokes, a woman who dedicated her life to capturing over 750,000 hours of news footage from 1977 to 2012.
The Marion Stokes Project https://archive.org/details/marionstokesvideo

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What They Don't TEACH You About The 6888th Postal Battalion

January 12, 2025 • 9 mins
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, affectionately known as the "Six Triple Eight," emerged as an extraordinary all-female, all-African American unit in the U.S. Army during the throes of World War II. Formed in 1944 under the Women's Army Corps, it was the only unit of its kind deployed overseas.
Their mission was to address a massive backlog of undelivered mail meant for U.S. service members in Europe.

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What They Didn’t Teach You About Sesame Street

January 5, 2025 • 10 mins
Sesame Street is groundbreaking show was brought to life by a team of educators, researchers, and creative geniuses at the Sesame Workshop. Designed with a cutting-edge curriculum, Sesame Street aimed to achieve measurable educational outcomes, especially for disadvantaged Black communities.

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What They Didn’t Teach You About New Year's Day Foods

December 22, 2024 • 10 mins
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Black food traditions on New Year's Day. Discover how dishes like black-eyed peas and greens, rooted in West African heritage, symbolize good luck and prosperity.

Learn about the role of enslaved chefs in shaping American cuisine and uncover the hidden meanings behind your New Year's meal.

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The UNTOLD Journey of the Black Santa

December 9, 2024 • 14 mins
The story of Black Santa Claus begins from a need to reconstruct the Black identity and challenge racial narratives. Emerging from the shadows of racial caricature and cultural exclusion, Black Santa has become an unexpected player on the stage of civil rights and cultural politics.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Black Santa

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The DARK History of the Treadmill

November 26, 2024 • 7 mins
Did you know that early Treadmills were used to walk enslaved people in to submission

Join us while we talk about the History of the Treadmill. 

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The LOST Recipe of Black Rice

November 18, 2024 • 10 mins
In the late 15th century, Portuguese explorers noted the flourishing rice cultivation in West Africa, a skill deeply rooted in local communities. Tragically, the transatlantic slave trade brought these expert rice cultivators to the Americas, where their knowledge transformed agriculture. Their expertise cultivated what became known as Carolina Gold. By the 1700s, African skills were so valued that areas like Charleston saw a surge...
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The DEADLY Quest for Black Voting Rights

November 4, 2024 • 11 mins
From the Reconstruction era to the Civil Rights Movement, Black Americans have struggled for the right vote since the early days of this nation, from the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing fight against Black voter suppression.

Join us as we delve into the dark history of Black voting rights in America.

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The LOST Recipes of The Black Pitmaster

October 28, 2024 • 12 mins
The origins of barbecue are firmly rooted in the plantation South, where enslaved Black pitmasters blended their own culinary traditions with those of Indigenous peoples to create what we know as American barbecue.

Join us as we explore how this world of Black Pitmasters

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The DEEP Waters of Black Swimmers

October 14, 2024 • 11 mins
Can you swim? Over 58% of Black children can't swim, nearly double the rate for white children. This issue traces back to years of racial segregation, that prevented generations of Black Americans from learning to swim, leaving them unable to teach the future generations.

Join us today as we explore the historical reasons behind why many Black folks don't swim.


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Unmasking The Dark Roots of Race in America

October 7, 2024 • 9 mins
Race is a social concept created to categorize people based on physical traits like skin color and physical features. It became the entire basis for American Slavery.

So, Let's discuss the origins of Black Racial identity. 

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Unmasking the Dark Roots of Colorism

September 30, 2024 • 11 mins
Join us as we unpack the layers of colorism. This form of discrimination goes beyond racism, affecting individuals based on their skin tone even within their own ethnic or racial groups.

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Unmasking the Secret Life Behind White Passing

September 23, 2024 • 12 mins
The concept of racial passing is where individuals from one racial group are perceived or pass as members of another racial group. Historically prevalent in the United States, racial passing often involved Black or multiracial individuals assimilating into the white majority to navigate societal barriers like harsh racial segregation and discrimination.

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How the One Drop Rule Shaped Blackness

September 16, 2024 • 11 mins
This is how the 'One Drop Rule.' a principle that stated that person with known even a drop of African ancestry makes that person Black, and how its legacy continues to affect us today.

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How One Black Character Changed Comics

September 1, 2024 • 8 mins
In 1968, a schoolteacher feeling compelled to make a difference during the civil rights moment, So she reached out to Charles M. Schulz with a proposal for a new character

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