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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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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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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 in Rice Coast Africans, reshaping the economy of the Lowcountry
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Black Rice; The African Origins of Rice Cultivation in the Americas by Judith A. Carney
The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty
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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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Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
https://www.amazon.com/Black-AF-History-Whitewashed-America/dp/0358439167
White Flight: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism by Kevin M. Kruse
Lynching in america by EJI
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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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Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, by Adrian Miller https://www.amazon.com/Black-Smoke-African-Americans-Barbecue/dp/1469662809 https://destination-bbq.com/history-of-barbecue/
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/why-barbecue-is-an-essential-part-of-black-history
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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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https://www.britannica.com/topic/treadwheel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_treadmill
https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines
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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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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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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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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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https://aaregistry.org/story/the-one-drop-rule-a-brief-story/
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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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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_(Peanuts)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2024/02/03/franklin-apple-tv-peanuts-charlie-brown-special/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-02-15/snoopy-presents-welcome-home-franklin-robb-armstrong
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Discover the history of the Negro Motorist Green Book, a vital guidebook for African American roadtrippers. Founded by Victor Hugo Green, this publication provided safe travel options and listed welcoming establishments across the country during a time of segregation and discrimination.
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https://www.history.com/news/the-green-book-the-black-travelers-guide-to-jim-crow-america https://www.loc.gov/item/2016298176/
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Walter White grew up Black but had features that allowed him to "pass" as a white man. This helped him live with two different identities, By pretending to be white, he was able to uncover and fight against racial injustice in the United States.
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Walter-White-American-civil-rights-activist
https://time.com/3936146/walter-white-naacp/
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This term "Race Records" was used to categorize music made by African American artists for the African American community regardless of genre.
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In 1948, heavyweight champion, Joe Louis is ready to hang up his gloves. Seeking a new venture, he reaches out to none other than Henry Ford II to explore opening a car dealership in Chicago.
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Join us while we, explore the rich history of Black community timeless love for a well cooked steak.
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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, starting from the choice of instruments and songs to the vocal and instrumental techniques.
Join us while we talk about the history of Black Country Music
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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?
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https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/
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What is the history of the sterotype between Black folks and Tipping, and why to Black folks hate tipping?
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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.
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https://www.pushblack.us/news/little-known-black-history-easter-holiday https://www.ourweekly.com/2023/04/06/easter-vs-resurrection-sunday-african-americans-redefine-tradition/
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