Hey Black Child: The Podcast

Hey Black Child: The Podcast

The Ausmer Family, Lionell, Nicole, Avery, & Jackson talk Black Excellence. Discussing the accomplishments of some of the lesser known African American Heroes from the past and present, outside the classroom.

Episodes

April 20, 2022 6 mins

Matthew Henson was one of the first people to step foot on the North Pole!

Mark as Played

Welcome to Season 6! 

Learn more about Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji B. Jackson!

Mark as Played
February 9, 2022 7 mins

Known as the peanut man! Learn more about George Washington Carver and his impact on farming. 

Mark as Played
January 19, 2022 7 mins

This season is all about first and we could not let the week go by without talking about MLK. 

Sources
https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/
https://www.history.com/mlk

Mark as Played
November 24, 2021 7 mins

American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals.

Mark as Played
October 27, 2021 6 mins

Avery and Jackson learn about Four Star General Colin Luther Powell.

Mark as Played
October 13, 2021 7 mins

Come learn about the first Black Supreme Court Justice! 

Mark as Played
October 6, 2021 7 mins

Learn about Lucy Stanton Day Sessions who became the first Black-AMERICAN woman to complete a four-year college course when, in 1850, she graduated with a Literary Degree from the Ladies' Literary Course of Oberlin College.

Mark as Played
September 29, 2021 6 mins

Learn a little about the first Black American Billionaire.

Sources 
https://www.oprah.com/index.html
https://www.emmys.com/bios/oprah-winfrey
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Oprah-Winfrey

Mark as Played

Listen and learn more about the C.R. PATTERSON & SONS COMPANY-- 

 The C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm and the first Black American-owned automobile manufacturer. The company was founded by Charles Richard Patterson.

Source: 
http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/p/patterson/patterson.htm

Mark as Played
August 4, 2021 8 mins

Do you know the history behind  Lift Every Voice and Sing? Well, Avery and Jackson share a little knowledge about the Black National Anthem. 

Special Guest: Tamar Chapman 

Mark as Played
July 21, 2021 7 mins

Avery and Jackson talk about the history of Black Olympians. 


Mark as Played

Avery and Jackson learn about being a Principal! Listen to our conversation with Principal Kieli Ferguson from 9th District Elementry School in Covington, Ky! ⁠

Mark as Played
June 30, 2021 7 mins

Avery and Jackson celebrate one year of the podcast! Join us for a walk down memory lane! 

Mark as Played
June 23, 2021 7 mins

We are talking all about smart money moves! The earlier children learn about money the better. 

Special Guest: Lawrence Cain Jr. 

Mark as Played
June 16, 2021 4 mins

Have you heard of Juneteenth? Learn how the holiday got started and a few ways you can celebrate with your family!

Mark as Played
June 2, 2021 18 mins

Avery and Jackson learn a little more about mental health! 

Special guests: Dr. C. Brooks and her daughter Gabby! 

Mark as Played
May 19, 2021 12 mins

Avery and Jackson explore the history of Black Americans on Broadway. 

Mark as Played
May 12, 2021 7 mins

Avery and Jackson share information about Black cowboys who braved the west in search of freedom! 

Mark as Played
May 5, 2021 6 mins

Many Black Americans feel connected to Africa. We wanted to share some of the rich histories that the land has to offer. 

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.