Trey's Table
A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.
Episodes
May 9, 2025 • 28 mins
The Invisible Architect: Julian Abele & the Duke Chapel He Couldn’t Enter
In this episode, I discuss the story of Julian Abele. The brilliant African-American architect.
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In this episode, I discuss the story of Julian Abele. The brilliant African-American architect.
https://dukemag.duke.edu/stori...
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May 8, 2025 • 24 mins
If you haven’t been paying attention to the Virginia race for Governor, you should be. It’s the most exciting race going on right now.
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May 8, 2025 • 23 mins
In the summer of 1963, while the world focused on marches and speeches, over a dozen Black girls—some as young as 12—were locked inside a Georgia stockade. Their crime? Protesting segregation.
No charges. No trial. Just weeks in a sweltering, filthy cell.
Their story was almost erased—until a photographer risked everything to expose the truth.
This week on Trey’s Table we uncover the harrowing, forgotten history of the Leesbu...
No charges. No trial. Just weeks in a sweltering, filthy cell.
Their story was almost erased—until a photographer risked everything to expose the truth.
This week on Trey’s Table we uncover the harrowing, forgotten history of the Leesbu...
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May 6, 2025 • 28 mins
The Ryan Coogler movie Sinners has sparked renewed interest in African-American history, particularly in the Delta region of Arkansas in Mississippi. Let’s talk about an event that is briefly referenced in the film.
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May 5, 2025 • 30 mins
Why is the Trump Department of Justice giving this violent police officer a sweetheart deal?
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May 4, 2025 • 30 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 294: What Sinners Teaches Us About Blues Music
🔥 "Big Mama Thornton: The Woman Who Gave Us ‘Hound Dog’ (Before Elvis)" 🔥
Elvis made it famous. Janis Joplin made it iconic. But Big Mama Thornton made it real.🎤
This week on Trey’s Table, we’re spotlighting Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton—the unapologetic blues legend whose voice, swagger, and raw talent shaped rock ‘n’ roll. Yet her name is too often left ...
🔥 "Big Mama Thornton: The Woman Who Gave Us ‘Hound Dog’ (Before Elvis)" 🔥
Elvis made it famous. Janis Joplin made it iconic. But Big Mama Thornton made it real.🎤
This week on Trey’s Table, we’re spotlighting Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton—the unapologetic blues legend whose voice, swagger, and raw talent shaped rock ‘n’ roll. Yet her name is too often left ...
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May 3, 2025 • 25 mins
Let’s talk about the power and impact of art.
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May 2, 2025 • 58 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 292: Shut Up and Dribble
"The NBA Silenced Craig Hodges for Speaking Out—Here’s Why It Still Matters"
Craig Hodges was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history—a three-time Three-Point Contest champion and a key piece of the early '90s Chicago Bulls dynasty. But in 1992, at just 32 years old, his career suddenly ended. No farewell tour. No league-wide acknowledgment. Just silence.
Why? Because Hodges refus...
"The NBA Silenced Craig Hodges for Speaking Out—Here’s Why It Still Matters"
Craig Hodges was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history—a three-time Three-Point Contest champion and a key piece of the early '90s Chicago Bulls dynasty. But in 1992, at just 32 years old, his career suddenly ended. No farewell tour. No league-wide acknowledgment. Just silence.
Why? Because Hodges refus...
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April 29, 2025 • 32 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 291: Cold Case
🚨 EPISODE 291: UNSOLVED CIVIL RIGHTS COLD CASES & THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Hosted by Trey Smith | Trey’s Table Podcast
The Trump administration just cut funding for the Emmett Till Cold Case Initiative—a program that helped investigate unsolved racist murders from the civil rights era.
🔍 Why It Matters:
- Thousands of Black victims never got justice.
- The DOJ recently closed Till’s case, ...
🚨 EPISODE 291: UNSOLVED CIVIL RIGHTS COLD CASES & THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Hosted by Trey Smith | Trey’s Table Podcast
The Trump administration just cut funding for the Emmett Till Cold Case Initiative—a program that helped investigate unsolved racist murders from the civil rights era.
🔍 Why It Matters:
- Thousands of Black victims never got justice.
- The DOJ recently closed Till’s case, ...
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April 26, 2025 • 17 mins
What would happen if a black politician did what Ron DeSantis is accused of doing?
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April 26, 2025 • 83 mins
The Controversial Show That Never Was
What if the South won the Civil War? HBO almost answered that question—and the backlash was 🔥. On the latest #TreysTable, we break down *Confederate*, the canceled alt-history drama from the *Game of Thrones* creators, and why its premise sparked a firestorm. Tap the link in bio to listen! 🎧 #BlackHistory #Podcast"*
What if the South won the Civil War? HBO almost answered that question—and the backlash was 🔥. On the latest #TreysTable, we break down *Confederate*, the canceled alt-history drama from the *Game of Thrones* creators, and why its premise sparked a firestorm. Tap the link in bio to listen! 🎧 #BlackHistory #Podcast"*
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April 25, 2025 • 40 mins
North Carolina had a government board that decided who was ‘fit’ to have kids. Guess who they targeted?
Black women. Poor folks. Disabled people.
From 1929–1974, 7,600+ people were forcibly sterilized. Many were girls under 18.
The latest Trey’s Table episode exposes how it happened—and why it still matters.
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Black women. Poor folks. Disabled people.
From 1929–1974, 7,600+ people were forcibly sterilized. Many were girls under 18.
The latest Trey’s Table episode exposes how it happened—and why it still matters.
Tap the link in bio.
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April 22, 2025 • 36 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 287: Black Jesus
Black Jesus, Ebony, and the Bold Vision of John H. Johnson
In 1969, legendary publisher John H. Johnson made an audacious statement by featuring Black Jesus on the cover of Ebony magazine. This iconic moment wasn’t just about faith—it was about representation, power, and redefining the image of divinity in Black America.
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table (Ep. 287), we dive into Johnson’s...
Black Jesus, Ebony, and the Bold Vision of John H. Johnson
In 1969, legendary publisher John H. Johnson made an audacious statement by featuring Black Jesus on the cover of Ebony magazine. This iconic moment wasn’t just about faith—it was about representation, power, and redefining the image of divinity in Black America.
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table (Ep. 287), we dive into Johnson’s...
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April 20, 2025 • 45 mins
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️
Trey’s Table Ep. 286: Banks, Black Wealth & A Governor’s Rise
This week, we’re unpacking how Freedman’s Bank became a brick in the “white wall” of finance—fueling the racial wealth gap by denying Black Americans fair access to loans and wealth-building tools. From discriminatory lending to biased algorithms, systemic racism in banking isn’t just history—it’s still happening .
PLUS: Is America’s most ...
Trey’s Table Ep. 286: Banks, Black Wealth & A Governor’s Rise
This week, we’re unpacking how Freedman’s Bank became a brick in the “white wall” of finance—fueling the racial wealth gap by denying Black Americans fair access to loans and wealth-building tools. From discriminatory lending to biased algorithms, systemic racism in banking isn’t just history—it’s still happening .
PLUS: Is America’s most ...
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April 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Let’s talk about Ed Martin, Trump’s nominee to be US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
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April 16, 2025 • 47 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 284: Mercy Mercy Me
(The Ecology)
Environmental Racism & the Fight for Justice in Lowndes County
The struggle for environmental justice is deeply tied to systemic racism—and nowhere is that more evident than in Lowndes County, Alabama, where Black families have battled raw sewage backups for decades.
In Episode 284 of Trey’s Table, we dive into how:
✅ The Biden administration acknowledged environmental...
(The Ecology)
Environmental Racism & the Fight for Justice in Lowndes County
The struggle for environmental justice is deeply tied to systemic racism—and nowhere is that more evident than in Lowndes County, Alabama, where Black families have battled raw sewage backups for decades.
In Episode 284 of Trey’s Table, we dive into how:
✅ The Biden administration acknowledged environmental...
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April 13, 2025 • 36 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 283: The Fugitive Slave Act of 2025
**EP. 283: When History Repeats – The Fugitive Slave Act & Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns**
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 wasn’t just a law—it was state-sanctioned terror. It denied Black people due process, incentivized neighbors to betray each other, and turned free states into hunting grounds. Sound familiar?
Trump’s immigration policies mirrored this playbook:
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**EP. 283: When History Repeats – The Fugitive Slave Act & Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns**
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 wasn’t just a law—it was state-sanctioned terror. It denied Black people due process, incentivized neighbors to betray each other, and turned free states into hunting grounds. Sound familiar?
Trump’s immigration policies mirrored this playbook:
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April 9, 2025 • 56 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 282: The Murder Of Ashley Henning
Race, Justice, and the Troubling Case of Jordan Henning – A New Episode of Trey’s Table
In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*, we delve into a case that exposes deep fissures in America’s criminal justice system—the killing of a Black woman by her white husband, a military veteran, and the shockingly lenient charge of manslaughter instead of murder.
Jordan Henning, a white ...
Race, Justice, and the Troubling Case of Jordan Henning – A New Episode of Trey’s Table
In the latest episode of *Trey’s Table*, we delve into a case that exposes deep fissures in America’s criminal justice system—the killing of a Black woman by her white husband, a military veteran, and the shockingly lenient charge of manslaughter instead of murder.
Jordan Henning, a white ...
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April 6, 2025 • 37 mins
From NAACP Secretary to Bond Girl: The Groundbreaking Story of Gloria Hendry"
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table I’m unpacking the incredible journey of Gloria Hendry a woman who went from typing legal briefs for the NAACP during the Civil Rights Movement to making history as the first Black Bond girl in Live and Let Die (1973).
Why You Need to Know Her Story
- Started her career as a legal secretary for the NAACP working on l...
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table I’m unpacking the incredible journey of Gloria Hendry a woman who went from typing legal briefs for the NAACP during the Civil Rights Movement to making history as the first Black Bond girl in Live and Let Die (1973).
Why You Need to Know Her Story
- Started her career as a legal secretary for the NAACP working on l...
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April 6, 2025 • 54 mins
Trey’s Table Episode 280: Erasure
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🎙️
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Kevin Young & Black Cultural Memory
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table we dive into the disturbing recent efforts by the Trump administration to undermine Kevin Young renowned poet, scholar, and director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
Why target a poet and historian? Because Blac...
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🎙️
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Kevin Young & Black Cultural Memory
On the latest episode of Trey’s Table we dive into the disturbing recent efforts by the Trump administration to undermine Kevin Young renowned poet, scholar, and director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
Why target a poet and historian? Because Blac...
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