Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of Harlem's legendary Cotton Club as we explore Duke Ellington's groundbreaking opening night performance on this episode of The Black History Buff Podcast.

We'll transport you to 1927 when a young Duke Ellington and his Washingtonians took the stage at the Cotton Club for the first time. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in jazz history and catapulted Ellington to stardom.

Join us as we delve into the rich history of the Cotton Club, a venue known for its white-only clientele and its showcasing of the most talented African American performers of the time. We'll explore the complex racial dynamics at play and how Ellington navigated this environment to create a sound that would captivate audiences and influence generations of musicians to come.

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Whether you're a die-hard jazz fan, curious about a pivotal moment in cultural history, or eager to learn more about one of the greatest musicians of all time, this episode of The Black History Buff Podcast and the exclusive Patreon content are not to be missed. Tune in and discover the story behind Duke Ellington's unforgettable opening night at the Cotton Club, and consider joining our Patreon community for an even more immersive experience.

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Episode Title: The Untold Story of Cudjoe Lewis – From Clotilda to Africatown

Join me on a journey through time as we uncover the remarkable life of Cudjoe Lewis, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade aboard the ship Clotilda. In this episode, we delve into the origins of Cudjoe Lewis, born Oluale Kossola, in what is now Benin, West Africa. We explore the harrowing events that led to his capture and forced voyage to America, his resilience through the years of enslavement, and his pivotal role in the establishment of Africatown, Alabama.

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In this episode, we take a brief look at the life of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

This episode was made with the support of Olu Lawal, Awele Ibeaji, Ebi, and Ox-boy entertainment.

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1. A Ballard in A minor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
2. Hiawatha's Wedding Feast  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S05Jd6iH0nI
3. Deep River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9YsbMy0qAg

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Doris Miller was a United States Navy cook third class who was killed in action during World War II. He was the first Black American to be awarded the Navy Cross.

In this episode, we take a brief look at his heroic life and his amazing contribution to Black History 

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What are Sundown Towns?

A sundown or sunset town was a city, town or neighbourhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark. The term sundown came from the signs that were posted at the Towns borders stating "Negro, Don't Let the Sun Set On You Here." A stark warning that let blacks know we had to leave by sundown. To learn more listen to this informative mini episode.

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In this episode, we will be visiting an Ancient African folktale that tells us why Fire and Rain are enemies! Credits: Art Work by Sergey Pereskokov Research, writing, editing and production by King Kurus Special thanks to, Ebi, Olu, Yelare & Stephanie If you enjoyed the show and would like to support the creation of more content use the links below: https://www.patreon.com/Blackhistorybuff (Patreon) https://steadyhq.com/blackhistory (Steady) https://www.paypal.me/blackhistorybuff777 (Paypal) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/483rNBY (Buy me a coffee) For regular updates click: http://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/black-history-buff-join-us (Join us) You can find us at: http://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/black-history-buff-join-us (Socal links) & https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/ (www.blackhistorybuff.com) We hope you enjoyed the show and remember  Black History is World History  Support this podcast

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During the summer of 1957 nine students enrolled at Little Rock high central high, which up until then had been an all-white school. In this episode, we go back and take a look at what those brave students went through and why.  https://www.sutori.com/story/the-little-rock-nine--VWF22hN7gUFG7f3cRr7UMvgP (Click here to learn more about the Little Rock Nine) Send a voice message https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/social-2 (Social Media links page) Also if you'd like to support me and the show use the Patreon & Buy me a Coffee Links: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ea041n/metadata/%E2%80%9Chttps://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7938669%E2%80%9D (Support the show on Patreon) OR https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ea041n/metadata/%E2%80%9Chttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/483rNBY (Buy me a coffee) ) Support this podcast

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While creating my soon to be released episode about the Little Rock Nine, I got to thinking about education, school and specifically my first day at school. I started to think about people's first days in general. I decided to ask a few listeners and friends to share their first day experiences, some of which you'll hear in today's episode.  I hope you enjoy it. I'd love to hear from you, and when I say hear from I mean your voices, so if you have something to say and are happy for it to be aired on the show, please leave me a message using the links below. If you're on social media, you can leave me a message using the link in my bio.  Send a voice message https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/social-2 (Social Media links page) Also if you'd like to support me and the show use the Patreon & Buy me a Coffee Links: Support the show on Patreon OR Buy me a coffee ) Support this podcast

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Support the show on Patreon OR Buy me a coffee Show Notes:  Welcome to season 2 of The Black History Buff Podcast.  This season kicks off with an interview with a young man named Enosadeda Odiase Nosa is a former engineering student now fully-fledged engineer, born in London from Nigerian parents and one half of a writing team who have produced what I can only describe as an African Game of Thrones.  In the interview, we discuss his background, reasons for writing the book, African History and even his favourite food.  You can contact me on social media and check out a copy of Nosa's book using the link below: https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/social-2 ) Support this podcast

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Support the show on Patreon OR Buy me a coffee Todays Black History Blitz is about a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, a writer, an inventor and the man who may have completed the Design for Washing DC Capitol City of the United States of America from memory. Benjamin Banneker was born November 9th, 1731 on a farm near Baltimore that he would eventually inherit from his father. Although he occasionally attended a one-room Quaker schoolhouse, Banneker was mostly self-educated and did much of his learning through the avid reading of borrowed books. It was noted that from a young age he was particularly skilled at Mathematics. His early accomplishments included constructing an irrigation system for the family farm and a wooden clock that kept accurate time and ran for more than 50 years until his death. To listen to the podcast click the link below: https://radiopublic.com/black-history-buff-podcast-WezjVV/ep/s1!cc8f8249d7273c5ba8471ef1d6f6f768275c77b8 If you'd like to become a friend of the show follow the links below: https://pod.fan/black-history-buff-podcast You can find me at: https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/social-2 ) Support this podcast

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Support the show on Patreon OR Buy me a coffee Show Notes:  This is King Kurus from the black history buff podcast and before I get into this weeks African Proverb I just Want to say thank you to: Muleya  Glenda B Taherra L Alaina D AlayA and  Edward J For joining me on Patreon and helping to sponsor the development of the show  I’d also like to say thank you to  Globallymobile  steplegs  Streak52312 Delil@h v DeeElHaze  For leaving me 5 star reviews on Apple podcasts.  These reviews really go a long way to helping people to find out about the show and well if I’m honest It’s just great to get some feedback and know that your all listening. and that brings me neatly to the subject of this week proverb.   One of the hardest things about doing my style of podcast is that it’s a solo pursuit. From the research, to the writing, to finding the sound effects, then editing, posting and promoting via social, I like many many many podcasters do all this by myself and brings me to this weeks proverb which is: Listen to the episode to hear the rest  https://cutt.ly/b-history (Learn more here) ) Support this podcast

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