The Forbidden Frequency

In this riveting episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we trace the extraordinary journey of Claudia Jones—from her roots in Trinidad to her rise as a fearless journalist, feminist, and political exile who shaped the Black British press and launched what became Notting Hill Carnival. Discover how this unsung trailblazer challenged imperialism, racism, and sexism on both sides of the Atlantic, crafting a legacy of resistance through w...

In this powerful episode, we uncover the hidden history of Freedom Libraries—grassroots sanctuaries of knowledge created during the Civil Rights Movement when Black Americans were denied access to public libraries. With firsthand stories and historical insight, we explore how these humble spaces fostered literacy, resistance, and hope in the Jim Crow South. Tune in to discover how the fight for justice was fought not just in the st...

Step into the rhythm of revolution with The Forbidden Frequency. This powerful trailer previews our upcoming episode on Claudia Jones—the Trinidadian-born firebrand who shaped Black British politics, defied empire, and birthed the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival. From exile to editorials, from protest to parade, Claudia’s legacy pulses through culture and resistance alike.

Tune in August 7 at 8PM to hear the story of a woman who di...

In this soaring episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we journey through the remarkable life of Warren H. Wheeler—the trailblazing aviator who defied segregation to become the first Black man in the United States to own and operate a certified commercial airline. From earning his pilot's license as a teen in North Carolina to founding Wheeler Airlines and mentoring a new generation of diverse aviators, Wheeler’s legacy is one of pers...

Long before Madam C.J. Walker became a household name, Annie Turnbo Malone had already built an empire. In this compelling episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the powerful, inspiring, and often overlooked story of one of America’s first Black female millionaires. From orphaned beginnings in Illinois to founding the groundbreaking Poro College in St. Louis, Annie’s journey is a blueprint of innovation, resilience, and dee...

Step into the shadowed alleys and jazz-lit avenues of 1920s Harlem as The Forbidden Frequency unearths the electrifying true story of Stephanie St. Clair—immigrant, entrepreneur, rebel, and Queen of the Numbers. In this gripping episode, we follow her journey from Caribbean obscurity to ruling Harlem’s underground lottery empire with intellect, elegance, and unflinching defiance.

As mobsters closed in, police turned corrupt, and th...

Before Nintendo, before PlayStation—before video games could even be swapped out—one man saw the future and built it, one circuit at a time. In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the extraordinary life of Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, the Black engineer who invented the video game cartridge and helped spark the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry we know today. 

From a Queens basement filled with radios to leading innova...

In this electrifying episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we ride through the untamed heart of the American frontier with Bass Reeves—a man born into slavery who rose to become one of the greatest lawmen in U.S. history. This epic pulls listeners deep into Reeves’ world: from his daring escape from bondage to his legendary 3,000+ arrests as a U.S. Deputy Marshal. This episode reclaims the legacy of a forgotten hero whose courage res...

In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the extraordinary yet often overlooked story of Henrietta Lacks—the Black mother of five whose cancer cells, taken without her knowledge in 1951, became the foundation for some of the most important medical breakthroughs in history. From the polio vaccine to gene mapping, HeLa cells revolutionized science while her family lived in poverty and obscurity.

Host Bradley ex...

In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the harrowing yet heroic story of the Wereth Eleven—eleven African American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who fought bravely during World War II and made the ultimate sacrifice. After escaping the chaos of the German Ardennes Offensive, they sought refuge in a small Belgian village, only to be betrayed, captured, and brutally executed by Nazi SS troop...

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the powerful yet overlooked story of Emmit McHenry, the visionary who built the backbone of the modern internet. From Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District to the helm of a revolutionary tech firm, McHenry pioneered the system that made ".com" domains possible—forever changing how we connect online. But while his technology helped fuel a digital gold rush, McHenry was quietly cut...

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we ride into the untamed heart of the American Old West to uncover the legend of Mary Fields, better known as Stagecoach Mary—the first Black woman to carry mail for the U.S. Postal Service. Born into slavery and transformed by freedom, Mary defied every expectation: standing six feet tall, smoking cigars, packing heat, and never missing a delivery. 

From Montana saloons to snowy mountain...

On this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the remarkable and rarely told story of Princess Sophie Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the woman believed to be the first Black Queen of England. Born on this day in 1744, Charlotte married King George III and quietly made history as a royal of African descent whose legacy was whitewashed by time. 

We trace her lineage, her impact on British culture, her erasure from the ma...

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we explore the powerful and overlooked legacy of Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, the Black woman inventor who revolutionized women’s health with the creation of the sanitary belt—the precursor to modern menstrual pads. Despite securing five patents, more than any other Black woman in U.S. history, Kenner faced blatant racism that barred her from commercial success and mainstream recognitio...

In this riveting episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we traverse the golden sands of 14th-century West Africa to uncover the extraordinary legacy of Mansa Musa—the Emperor of Mali whose wealth, wisdom, and world-shaking pilgrimage to Mecca stunned the globe.

Join us as we explore how Musa built an empire on gold, trade, and scholarship, transformed Timbuktu into a center of Islamic learning, and left behind a blueprint for power ro...

In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we dive into the revolutionary life of Tunis Campbell—a visionary leader who turned emancipation into a movement for Black self-governance. Born free in 1812, Campbell built schools, organized Black militias, and governed the Georgia Sea Islands with a radical commitment to land, law, and liberation. From training Union soldiers alongside Harriet Tubman to founding an all-Black t...