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  • How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You

    How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You
    Mar 3 2025
    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://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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    12 mins
  • Why Black Folks LOVE Soul Food

    Why Black Folks LOVE Soul Food
    Feb 23 2025
    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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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_food
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_soul_foods_and_dishes

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    11 mins
  • The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship

    The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship
    Feb 16 2025
    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://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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    11 mins
  • The Black Woman That Secretly Recorded 35 Years of News Television

    The Black Woman That Secretly Recorded 35 Years of News Television
    Feb 9 2025
    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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    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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    8 mins
  • What They Don't TEACH You About The 6888th Postal Battalion

    What They Don't TEACH You About The 6888th Postal Battalion
    Jan 12 2025
    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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    9 mins
  • What They Didn’t Teach You About Sesame Street

    What They Didn’t Teach You About Sesame Street
    Jan 5 2025
    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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    11 mins
  • What They Didn’t Teach You About New Year's Day Foods

    What They Didn’t Teach You About New Year's Day Foods
    Dec 22 2024
    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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    11 mins
  • The UNTOLD Journey of the Black Santa

    The UNTOLD Journey of the Black Santa
    Dec 9 2024
    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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    14 mins