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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March 25, 2024 10 mins
Did you know cornbread is one of America's oldest culinary treasures? Native Americans were the first to unlock the potential of corn, turning it into meal for bread, cakes, and porridge, but how did it become a soul food staple for African Americans?

Dive into this delicious history of Corn Bread with us!

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Banana pudding, a dessert often featuring layers of vanilla custard, crispy vanilla wafers or ladyfingers, and freshly sliced bananas, is a classic treat beloved by many. When served in a dish, it's sometimes served with a dollop of whipped cream or a meringue.

This dessert has become deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of Black communities, where it has been embraced and celebrated as a cherished part of their culture and ga...
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James Hemings is acknowledged for the introduction of culinary delights such as macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, meringue, whipped cream, and French fries to America. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the first American to undergo professional cooking instruction in France. Despite these considerable feats, he accomplished this while enslaved, as the personal chef to Thomas Jefferson.

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February 23, 2024 8 mins
The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young.

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February 14, 2024 25 mins
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve and significantly influenced his evolution into a formidable advocate for racial justice.

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In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game.

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January 28, 2024 9 mins
How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig
intestines

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January 13, 2024 15 mins
On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Four young girls were killed and many other people injured. Outrage over the incident and the violent clash between protesters and police that followed helped draw national attention to the often-dangerous struggle for civil rights.

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December 30, 2023 10 mins
How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year?

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December 10, 2023 12 mins
How did Black Folks come to celebrate Christmas?

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December 3, 2023 11 mins
On June 21st, 1964, three activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were kidnapped and killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign.

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November 25, 2023 12 mins
How did a holiday created to celebrate thankfulness from a bountiful harvest come to be celebrated by enslaved African Americans?

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November 12, 2023 9 mins
How did a plant originating from the Mediterranean become so beloved by black folks, Join us while we talk about the History of Collard Greens

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October 15, 2023 9 mins
Have you ever wondered the history of Mac and Cheese and how it became so beloved with Black Folks? Join us while we talk about the History of Mac and Cheese

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October 1, 2023 10 mins
What, does a fried chicken have to do with race? Don’t white people like watermelon too? What’s so offensive about liking fried chicken? Join us while we talk about the History of Fried Chicken.

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September 29, 2023 12 mins
Freedom Summer, or the Mississippi Summer Project, was a voter registration drive in 1964 aimed at increasing the number of registered Black voters in Mississippi.

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September 17, 2023 13 mins
The March on Washington was a massive protest march of 250,000 people that occurred in August 1963, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. the event aimed to draw attention to continuing challenges and inequalities faced by African Americans.

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September 10, 2023 10 mins
Have you ever wondered why Black folks love to Barbecue? Join us when we talk about the Historical reasoning behind Black Barbecue.

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September 3, 2023 11 mins
The Birmingham Campaign was a movement led in early 1963 by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) which sought to bring national attention to the efforts of local Black leaders to desegregate public facilities in Birmingham, Alabama.

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August 27, 2023 5 mins
Have you ever wonder why butter pecan is so popular with Black Folks? well there is a histoical reason for that, join us as we talk about.

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