Black History for White People

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 1 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the through-line to why and how people celebrate Juneteenth.

Bob White story perspective:

• https://hauntedconroe.com/murder-in-the-courtroom/

Great book on Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed:

• https://www.amazon.com/Juneteenth-Annet...

This episode features Katina Stone Butler and her son Jamie (aka Miztick) discussing their innovative product called Hood Sensory - a sensory-friendly hoodie designed for neurodivergent individuals.

Follow Hood Sensory on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

Resources Mentioned:

• Hood Sensory website
• Denton Black Film Festival

Key Learnings:

• Neurodivergency refers to people who think, process, or experience the world diff...

In light of Black Maternal Health Week, this episode revisits key issues in black maternal health with Cessilye Smith, exploring the historical and ongoing role of black midwives through her personal story and discussing the work of entities like Abide Women's Services to better black mothers and infants' health outcomes.

Cessilye R. Smith, an inspiring maternal justice advocate, joins this episode with rich stories and insi...

We're re-airing our episode from last year that began Black History Month and hope that you use this month to learn more about our country.

We explore the legacy of one of Black history’s most notable men, Carter G. Woodson. To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to share the story of the person who literally created what we now know of as “Black History Month,” Carter G. Woodson.

The Mis-Education of the Negro - Carter G. W...

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 1 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople.

Buy our book on Amazon!

$5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople.

Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at ...

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 2 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople.

Buy our book on Amazon!

$5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople.

Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at...

Two sisters from different cultural backgrounds discuss the beautiful ways in which Black and Indigenous struggles intersect and have the potential to strengthen one another. Lyla June, of the Diné (Navajo) Indigenous Nation and host of Nihizhi Podcast, speaks with Katina. They also have hard conversations about the tragic histories and contemporary ways these two demographics have not always supported each other. Ultimately the tw...

About Ally: Ally Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. Ally completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural iden...

We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the through-line to why and how people celebrate Juneteenth.

Bob White story perspective:

• https://hauntedconroe.com/murder-in-the-courtroom/

Great book on Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed:

• https://www.amazon.com/Juneteenth-Annet...

In this eye-opening episode, we journey through George Floyd's life and unveil his struggle with drug addiction and the systemic forces that criminalized him for self-medicating. We expose the corruption within the criminal justice system and private prisons, and delve into Derek Chauvin's chilling history of brutality. As we examine the systemic roots of Floyd's life and the dire need for change in policing, we emphasi...

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the life of George Floyd, exploring the systemic racism and discrimination he faced throughout his life, as well as the resilience and sense of community that defined his neighborhood, Cuney Homes. We discuss the oppressive mechanisms used historically to keep black people in a certain position, the impact of the criminal justice system on Floyd's life, and the ongoing segregation in ...

In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Hillery Thomas Stewart, an obscure figure in history who managed to purchase his own freedom and acquire over 500 acres of land before the end of slavery. We discuss the impact this would have had on generations of Black people, providing them with opportunities for wealth and stability. We also delve into the systematic ways white institutions took land from Black farmers during t...

Dr. James O. Rodgers, president and principal consultant of The Diversity Coach, believes that effectively managing diversity requires a new approach to managing people. He has seen firsthand how a lack of good management practices can cause chaos and disrupt the workplace, drastically lowering productivity. His goal is to bring diversity management as a key business strategy to all businesses in this highly connected, globalized e...

Alan Mays is a disabled Army Vet.He and his wife had reached out to local police for help and had filed over 25 reports of vandalism, property theft, harassment, suspicious person on property, and photos of people inside home while the family was away. The couple never received any help for these events. Their home was burnt to the ground and a racial slur was written on the pool house wall. The insurance company refused their clai...

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships.

I...

We interviewed Charity Elder about her new book "POWER: THE RISE OF BLACK WOMEN IN AMERICA."

Charity C. Elder is an award-winning journalist and media executive with twenty-plus years working and leading in broadcast and digital newsrooms, as well as an adjunct at Fordham University’s Communication and Media Studies Department. 

Buy Charity's book:

• Power: The Rise of Black Women in America

Visit Charity's w...

This is a continuation of last week’s episode on Medgar Evers and part two dives into his work with the NAACP. In 1954, Medgar became the field secretary for the state of Mississippi for the NAACP and was incredibly active and energetic, still having the same energy he had in college. He was involved with the Biloxi wade-in, labor organizing, and getting unions involved in the civil rights struggle. His biographer, Michael Vincent ...

In today’s episode we are talking about Medgar Evers. Medgar Evers was a Civil Rights activist from Mississippi and highly involved in a lot of different aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Although his life ended at 38 years old, he made a great impact on the history and trajectory of the United States. Join us as we examine:

• His childhood and family life growing up in Mississippi 
• Key moments that shaped his personality and s...