Burden Of History - The Podcast
They erased our stories from the textbooks — but not from our memory.Welcome to Burden of History: The Podcast, hosted by Dr. Rose — a passionate historian, storyteller, and truth-teller. This podcast brings to light the untold stories of Black history, the resistance they buried, the heroes they forgot, and the uncomfortable truths they never wanted us to learn.Each episode is raw, real, and unapologetic. Through narration, wit, and wisdom, Dr. Rose uncovers the voices, victories, and pain of a people whose history has too often been silenced.Whether you're here to learn, remember, or reclaim — this podcast is for you.🎧 New episodes weekly. 🔔 Subscribe and follow wherever you listen to podcasts. 📲 Follow on social: @BurdenOfHistory (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more)
Episodes
They crossed deserts, oceans, and borders—only to be discarded when their labor, voices, or presence became inconvenient.
In this special episode of Burden of History, we examine how the United States has repeatedly used poor, working-class immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers—then turned its back on them. From disaster recovery to domestic labor, America’s policies often reward struggle with silence.
We’re not just talking about...
We’re told the American Revolution was a fight for freedom—but for many, it was just the beginning of betrayal. In this episode of Before Slavery, Dr. Rose breaks down what liberty really looked like in 1776—for Native nations whose land was stolen, for Africans still enslaved, and for women expected to sacrifice everything while receiving nothing in return.
Through truth-telling, ancestor-style commentary, and just the right amount...
Episode 3: Early Encounters — Indigenous Peoples and European Colonizers
Before 1619. Before slavery reached American soil. There were Native nations—sovereign, spiritual, and thriving.
In this episode, we trace the earliest encounters between Indigenous peoples and European settlers. From the generosity of the Taino to the betrayal of Metacom, we explore what happened when strangers arrived with crosses, contracts, and conques...
Welcome back to Burden of History!
If you're new here—welcome. If you're a returning listener, thank you for continuing this journey through the stories that shaped the world we live in.
In today’s episode, we step back in time—before 1492—to honor the lives, cultures, and contributions of the First Americans.
Long before European ships touched the shore, thriving Native nations built powerful civilization...
In this deeply personal first episode, I share the story behind Burden of History — not from a textbook, but from my own life.
From being excluded from a Thanksgiving dinner because “their son doesn’t like people of color,” to being followed in stores, questioned about what I could afford, and called the N-word in spaces where I was more than qualified to be — this is my truth.
These moments didn’t destroy me. They shaped me.
This pod...
They left the truth out of the textbooks — but not out of this podcast. Welcome to Burden of History: The Podcast, hosted by Dr. Rose. This trailer gives you a glimpse of what to expect: erased stories, bold truths, powerful resistance, and the voices they tried to silence. Every episode uncovers the hidden, the forgotten, and the uncomfortable — told with honesty, emotion, and no apologies.🎧 Subscribe now and get read...
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