One Mic: Black History

Countryboi

Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history selected for their effect on present day African Americans

  • 11 minutes 44 seconds
    The Plot to Murder Fred Hampton
    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 facing arrest.

     As the dust settles, shocking revelations emerge from disturbing autopsy findings to manipulated crime scene photos, intensifying the mystery surrounding Hampton’s death.

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    Sources Black Against Empire by Joshua Bloom and Waldo Martin https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fred-Hampton
    https://www.history.com/news/black-panther-fred-hampton-killing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hampton
    https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/black-panther-party/

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    17 March 2025, 4:05 am
  • 12 minutes 3 seconds
    How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You
    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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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_name
    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/many-african-american-last-names-hold-weight-black-history-rcna17267
    To Make Our World Anew: A History of African Americans

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    3 March 2025, 5:15 am
  • 11 minutes 11 seconds
    Why Black Folks LOVE Soul Food
    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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    Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doneness
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_food
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_soul_foods_and_dishes

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    23 February 2025, 7:00 am
  • 10 minutes 57 seconds
    The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship
    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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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
    https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/robert-smalls
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thrilling-tale-how-robert-smalls-seized-confederate-ship-and-sailed-it-freedom-180963728/
    Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero" by Cate Lineberry

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    16 February 2025, 5:43 am
  • 8 minutes 23 seconds
    The Black Woman That Secretly Recorded 35 Years of News Television
    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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    Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marion_Stokes&oldid=1269887675 https://allthatsinteresting.com/marion-stokes https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/marion-stokes-recorder-documentary
    https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/marion-stokes-and-the-power-of-guerrilla-archiving/ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/marion-marguerite-butler-stokes-1929-2012/

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    9 February 2025, 5:18 am
  • 9 minutes 2 seconds
    What They Don't TEACH You About The 6888th Postal Battalion
    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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    Sources:
    https://eji.org/reports/targeting-black-veterans/ https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/black-panthers-761st-tank-battalion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/761st_Tank_Battalion_(United_States) https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/761st-tank-battalion-1942-45/ https://www.army.mil/article/1792/the_761st_tank_battalion_fighting_the_enemy_beating_stereotypes

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    12 January 2025, 2:43 pm
  • 10 minutes 31 seconds
    What They Didn’t Teach You About Sesame Street
    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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    5 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 10 minutes 30 seconds
    What They Didn’t Teach You About New Year's Day Foods
    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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    22 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 14 minutes 1 second
    The UNTOLD Journey of the Black Santa
    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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    Sources:
    https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38231159 https://tulanehullabaloo.com/45088/intersections/origins-of-black-santa-claus/

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    9 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 7 minutes 9 seconds
    The DARK History of the Treadmill
    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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    Sources:
    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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    26 November 2024, 4:13 pm
  • 10 minutes 15 seconds
    The LOST Recipe of Black Rice
    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

    Join us as we explore how this world of Black Rice 

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    Sources:
    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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    18 November 2024, 5:05 am
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