The Forbidden Frequency

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...

In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the untold story of Angela Yvonne Davis—a woman whose name became a symbol of resistance, intellect, and unyielding courage. From her childhood on Birmingham’s “Dynamite Hill” to becoming a global icon of justice and abolition, Angela Davis has defied the odds and redefined what it means to be a revolutionary. 

Journey through the defining moments that shaped her radic...

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we journey into the golden sands of ancient Egypt to uncover the life and legacy of Queen Nefertiti—one of history’s most mysterious and powerful women. Long overshadowed by her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, Nefertiti was no silent queen. She was a political force, a spiritual icon, and possibly even a pharaoh in her own right.

Host Cedric unpacks Nefertiti’s origins, her role in the revolu...

In this compelling episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we spotlight the untold legacy of the 761st Tank Battalion—America’s first Black armored combat unit in World War II, known as “The Original Black Panthers.” From their formation under Jim Crow segregation to their heroic battlefield contributions in Europe, these soldiers fought two wars: one against fascism overseas, and another against racism at home.

Host Cedric guides list...

In this eye-opening episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we uncover the suppressed history of Black Indigenous peoples—communities of African and Native ancestry whose roots in North America reach back long before Columbus or slavery.

Host Cedric unpacks ancient migration theories, early African contact, and the emergence of powerful Black-Native alliances like the Black Seminoles. We explore how these communities resisted colonizat...

In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we unearth the remarkable yet often overlooked story of Sarah Rector—a young Black girl born into poverty in early 20th-century Oklahoma, who became one of America’s wealthiest children after oil was discovered on her land.

Host Cedric takes you on a journey from the rocky allotments of Indian Territory to the courts of Kansas City, revealing how Sarah's life intersected with wealth, raci...

In this powerful episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we journey into the heart of ancient Africa to uncover the untold story of Queen Amanirenas of Kush—a one-eyed warrior queen who dared to defy the Roman Empire. For over three years, Amanirenas led her people in fierce resistance, not only battling one of history’s greatest powers but ultimately forcing Rome to retreat and sign a peace treaty on her terms. 

Through vivid storytel...

Long before modern UFO sightings made headlines, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad was teaching about a massive, wheel-shaped craft known as the “Mother Plane.” In this investigative episode, host Davis explores the claims made in Message to the Blackman, the alleged government interest in Muhammad’s teachings, and the real reasons behind his arrest.

Was Elijah Muhammad targeted for his influence—or for what he claimed to know...

In the predawn hours of February 25, 1942, the skies over Los Angeles exploded in chaos. Air raid sirens screamed. Searchlights crisscrossed the darkness. And the U.S. military fired over 1,400 anti-aircraft shells at… something. No enemy planes were ever recovered. No damage was done—except to the truth.

In this gripping solo investigation, host Davis unpacks the mysterious “Battle of Los Angeles,” a wartime event cloaked in confu...

Before Silicon Valley and the rise of Wall Street, Black communities across America built their own thriving economic centers—complete with banks, hospitals, schools, and newspapers. You've probably heard of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, but what if it wasn’t the only Black Wall Street?

In this powerful episode, host Davis unearths the hidden histories of places like Durham’s Hayti District, Richmond’s Jackson Ward, Atlanta’s Sweet A...

This presentation "The Gullah Wars" explores a powerful historical narrative arguing that:

• The Gullah Wars (also called the Seminole Wars or the “100 Years War”) were a series of rebellions and battles from 1739 to 1858 involving Black African (Gullah/Geechee) and Native American allies.

• The commonly accepted myths about slavery and emancipation overlook this extensive and organized resistance.

• Key events such as the Ston...