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Podcasts & Radio
Historically BlackWith celebrities including Keegan-Michael Key, Roxane Gay, and Issa Rae narrating, Historically Black uses personal objects to map Black history. Each episode explores the story behind a listener-submitted artifact—a photograph, an instrument, a piece of jewelry—and in the process creates a sort of “people’s museum” that honors the lived experiences of various Black Americans.
Blackbelt VoicesHosted by Adena J. White, Kara Wilkins, and Katrina Dupins, Blackbelt Voices explores the vastness of Black Southern culture through first-person narratives and interviews with prominent scholars. It’s another podcast that highlights the importance and richness of more localized Black history—especially when depictions of “Southern culture” are often limited to the experiences of white Southerners. The name of the podcast itself also has complex and deep roots: “Black Belt” originally described a region of Alabama known for its dark, fertile soil, which in turn made it a highly profitable area for slavery. Today, more than half of Black Americans live in the South, and Blackbelt Voices spotlights their stories and experiences.
Black History BuffFrom Miss Lala, “the iron-jawed acrobat,” to Bill Richmond, “the first Black sports star,” to Yasuke, “the forgotten Black Samurai,” Black History Buff shines a light on the inspiring stories of Black historical figures from all over the world. Kur Lewis, the show’s creator, was motivated to create the podcast as a means of explaining difficult topics like slavery to his young son, and his British accent is one of the show’s greatest assets. With each episode clocking in at around 10-20 minutes, Black History Buff is an elegant and efficient way for listeners to expand their knowledge of Black culture across the globe.
Black History YearProduced by PushBlack, a nonprofit Black media company, Black History Year introduces its listeners to thinkers and activists who have been erased or otherwise marginalized from mainstream conversations about history. Featuring interviews with experts, Black History Year provides crisp historical storytelling and analysis, animated by host Jay Walker’s excellent narration.
Noire HistoirCreated by Natasha McEachron, Noire Histoir is a multimedia exploration of history and inspirational stories from across the Black diaspora. The weekly podcast features profiles of notable figures (particularly Black women, including Matilda Evans, M.D., Shirley Chisholm, and Anna Julia Cooper), examinations of events like the Tulsa race massacre, and reviews of movies and books. Though the production is simple—no music, slick editing, or sound effects—it speaks to the strength of the material and McEachron’s calm narration style that the stories still easily capture the listener’s attention without any bells and whistles.
Black History for White PeopleThe goal of this podcast is simple 'Educate white people on Black History'. #BHforWP is a multiethnic collective dedicated to loving black and brown people by educating, resourcing, and challenging white people to actively participate in racial justice. The highest calling of humanity is to love. Whether you know it or not, the racial disparities in our country hurt us. They train us to protect our advantages rather than love others, and that mentality reduces us.
One Mic | Black HistoryEach podcast episode of One Mic Black History centers around little-known events or persons from African American history selected for their effect on African Americans and American history.
Black History MomentsBlack History is more than the common names we always hear. Each Friday, join Shaakira White, an HBCU grad and content creator, as she recounts the stories of those forgotten in Black History. If you want to learn more about Black history, are curious about all things Black, or just want to hear a great narrative, this is the podcast for you.