Best 100 Black Stories Podcasts

Produced at KUT, In Black America is a long-running, nationally syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African American experience. John Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America. Guests include civil rights leaders, educators, artists, athletes and writers describing their experiences, achievements and work in chronicling and advancing the quality of African American life. more

A Human BEING Project. The art of conversation. The love letter project by Alecia Renece: music, love notes and affirmations by a Black woman created for beautiful Black women. Deep and soulful talks and storytelling with Beautiful minds.Each week we discuss intimate and contemplative questions and topics about life, healing, Holistic Well being, frustrations, everyday joys and struggles through music, Soulful conversation and art.We believe that every person is extraordinary and every experience is sacred with lessons for all of us. more

 Dive deep into enlightening conversations with today's most compelling Black Indie and traditionally published authors. Explore diverse narratives and the voices shaping Black literature. more

Blacker The Berry, curated by Lights! Camera! Soul! is a storytelling platform for illuminating the voices, stories, and ideas of Black artists. New episodes appearing bi-weekly. more

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter is a novel by William Wells Brown (1814-84), a fugitive from slavery and abolitionist and was published in London, England in December 1853. It is often considered the first African-American novel. This novel focuses on the difficult lives of mulattoes in America and the 'degraded and immoral condition of the relation of master and slave in the USA' (Brown). It is about the tragic lives of Currer, Althesea, and Clotel. In the novel, Currer is the former mulatto mistress of President Thomas Jefferson who together have two daughters, Althesea and Clotel. Because she was beautiful and the mistress of Jefferson, Currer and her daughters lived a confortable life, this changed when her master passes away. In the end, Currer and Althesea are auctioned to the notorious slave trader, Dick Walker. Clotel is bought by her lover Horatio Green. The separation of these three women is just the beginning of the injustices they face.It gained notoriety amid the unconfirmed rumors regarding Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings. Brown was still considered someone else's legal property within the borders of the United States at the time of its publication. It is considered to be the first novel written by an African American.Brown used the injustices of slavery to demonstrate the destructive effects it had on the African American family, most significantly the so-called tragic mulatto. Brown had escaped from slavery in Kentucky while still in his youth, and became active on the anti-slavery circuit.(Summary from Wikipedia) more

Revelations:African American Trailblazers and historical landmarks of the West Oakland,SF Bay area and Connecting the DOTS with Revelations: African American Trailblazers and historical landmarks of the South through Reflective medatation,poetry,prayers and songs of rb, jazz, spirituals and gospel music. more

The PrettyBooked Podcast is dedicated to the African American and Urban literary community. Join the #PrettyBookedPodcast as we take a behind-the-scenes journey through the African American and Urban literary communityShakela James is your guide as she navigates through the minds and hearts of some your favorite authors. Laughter, lessons, and the love of literature serve as the plot for the #PrettyBooked Podcast, where everyone's story is beautiful! To be featured, please email shakela@prettybooked.net Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shakela-james/support more

Read a good book and talk about it with friends! Dee and Kiara share their thoughts on popular and not so popular books and films written by Black creatives. We hope you'll join us; learn something new, discover unknown literature, and keep the discussions going! more

We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes.

New Books in African American Studies is a podcast series featuring author-interview podcasts in the field of African American studies. It's part of the New Books Network. more

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of the history books. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we're always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. more

Our goal is to share the stories of 500 Black Educators. We will celebrate the impact and achievements, learn from the lessons & challenges, and highlight the important roles that educators play in our lives. Black Educators Matter is a nonprofit organization designed to create an ecosystem for Black educators globally. Through engagement and podcasting, we will document our stories and harness our collective power to enact change and make excellence equitable. more

The Black Women Working podcast centres black women's stories at work, and provides a safe space for black women to speak openly about their experiences, and to provide support, advice and aspiration to other black women. more

The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora. more

Black Guy Therapy is a therapeutic podcast geared toward black men & designed to help black men discuss out loud issues that they face daily. more

This podcast is an inspiring free therapy session. Other good news topics include the doula grants to help Black mamas, Black dads taking over schools, the indigenous fight to find the missing, and Africa's award-winning adolescent girl reporters, plus more of the top 5 empowering Real Black and Brown good news stories! more

Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and' SUPER' white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall and listen as myself and my guests and work through what Is seen, felt, and talked about daily while living black. more

The Inky Comet podcast illuminates conversations we often shy away from. The topics that make us uncomfortable in mixed company, but when given sacred space, transform us and make the elephant in the room smaller—creating space for shared empathy, understanding, and community. After 8 years, the light of the comet has evolved. Join the host Nia Marie, as she dissects topics that are foundational to how we relate to one another in a rapidly changing world. Tune in to season 8 every Wednesday from May 14 through July anywhere you listen to podcasts. more

Dark Matter is a podcast based in Portland, Oregon. Host, Rashida Young, speaks with black and non-black POC from all walks of life. They share unapologetic stories of identity, community, spirituality and more. more

A new podcast amplifying the voices of 3 kinfolk coming together to share their experiences of Blackness in the context of America. Representing for three branches of the diaspora, Dena, Tara, and Dera, are here to showcase the nuances of being Black through the eyes of an African, a Caribbean, and a Black American. Sit back and gather your edges for all the hilarity that ensues whenever black folk get together. more

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom and in business thereafter.The book contains an interesting discussion of slavery in West Africa and illustrates how the experience differs from the dehumanising slavery of the Americas. The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is also one of the first widely read slave narratives. It was generally reviewed favorably. (Wikipedia) This work was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain. more

This is the story of Iola Leroy, a free-born, mixed-race woman who passed as white. Her true racial identity eventually discovered, she was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Later freed by the Union Army, she journeyed to find others of her family who had been disunited from each other and strewn across the south by the forces of slavery. In the process she also struggled to improve the economic and social station of African Americans. Iola Leroy is a story about race and gender roles during the antebellum and post-Civil War eras, 'passing' and the associated socio-political consequences. (Summary by James K. White) more

Twelve Years a Slave is the memoir of a freeborn African American from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. After being held for twelve years on a Louisiana plantation, he is eventually freed and reunited with his family. (Summary by RobBoard) more

In The Marrow of Tradition, Charles W. Chesnutt--using the 1898 Wilmington, North Carolina massacre as a backdrop--probes and exposes the raw nerves and internal machinery of racism in the post-Reconstruction-era South; explores how miscegenation, caste, gender and the idea of white supremacy informed Jim Crow laws; and unflinchingly revisits the most brutal of terror tactics, mob lynchings. (Introduction by James K. White) more

William Wells Brown was born a slave, near Lexington, Kentucky. His mother, Elizabeth, was a slave; his father was a white man who never acknowledged his paternity. Brown escaped slavery at about the age of 20. For many years he worked as a steam boatman and as a conductor for the Underground Railroad in Buffalo, New York. In 1843, he became a lecturer for the Western New York Anti-Slavery Society, and was a contemporary of Frederick Douglass.Brown went to Europe in 1849 to encourage British support for the anti-slavery movement in the United States. He remained there until 1854 when British abolitionists purchased his freedom. Soon afterward, he returned to the United States to continue his work in the abolitionist movement.Throughout his life he wrote several books, including his autobiography, Three Years In Europe; Or, Places I Have Seen And People I Have Met, Clotel, and The Rising Son; or, The Antecedents and Advancement of the Colored Race, among others. In My Southern Home: Or, The South And Its People, Brown's final work, he reflects on his life and his experiences as a slave from a post-emancipation perspective. It is a review of his travels through several southern states during the time of slavery, including his observations and commentary on the social and political relationships between whites and African Americans of that period. (Introduction by James K. White) more

My Life in the South is the vivid and touching autobiography of African-American former slave, Jacob Stroyer. It recounts experiences from his early childhood on the plantation up to his involvement in Confederacy's war effort and eventually his experience of becoming a free man. more

Hoodgrown Aesthetic tells the story of artists of color living in Boston and abroad in the 21st century. In a monthly podcast we celebrate local artist, organizations, and businesses. We discuss current news concerning artists, students, educators, and poor communities of color, highlight celebrity efforts to support the arts and poverty, we invite local artists, advocates of social change, educators, and entrepreneurs for interviews and have some real talk. Host Daughter of Contrast @daughterofcontrastNew Episodes Once a Month Instagram: @Hoodgrownaesthetic more

Podcast by The Weeksville Project

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is the only museum in the nation emphasizing art by and about women of the African Diaspora.This original podcast series highlights Black women cultural producers and our exhibitions and programs. more

Sharing untold accounts of history.

Dans ce podcast, Nathi, atteinte d'albinisme, raconte son parcours de vie. Parle de ses peurs, de ses convictions et de son combat, et de la Suisse, où elle se sent aujourd'hui une « femme libre ». Un podcast de Juliane Roncoroni, réalisation Didier Rossat. Production : Magali Philip. Disponibilité des fichiers audio illimitée. - Pour un usage privé exclusivement. more

Black Canadian Creators (BCANC) is your gateway to exploring the intersection of creativity and culture within the Black Canadian community. Dive into the vibrant world of content creation in Canada with host Sherley Joseph. Whether you're just starting, seeking fresh inspiration, or looking to learn from seasoned pros, this podcast has something for you.Tune in for a blend of insightful interviews, lively group discussions, and reflective solo segments, featuring stories from Black, African-Canadian, Africadian, Caribbean, Afro-Métis, and Mixed heritage creators. From local talents to international voices, these episodes showcase the unique journeys and bold visions of artists, podcasters, bloggers, youtubers, directors, photographers, influencers, gamers, journalists, authors, creative businesses, and public figures.Follow at https://linktr.ee/blackcanadiancc and engage with us on social media @BlackCanadianCreators and X ((@blackcanadiancc)). Share your thoughts and inspire your creative journey with us because #WeRightHere. Presented by The Chonilla Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Hi! I'm Leslie, and I write black women's fiction/chick lit, depending on how you slice it, lol, along with the occasional short story story and essay. I'd love for you to check out Season 1, Eps 1-4 of 'Episodes,' my fiction series about four black women friends who have each other's through both the hilarious and the heartbreaking. It's funny and real. I'll be you $2 that Jaime, Sylvie, Camille, and/or Sabrina, and/or one of their situations, will remind you in some way of yourself or someone you know. The complete of Season 1 of Episode will be available for purchase soon!Please also check out my production of my personal essay about my awful pregnancy. If you've ever had a rough experience, you'll relate. And you'll laugh. And grimace. (Don't worry, there's a happy ending and a cameo by the kid who made me so ill.) If you like what you hear, leave a review! It helps! And forward the podcast to someone else who'll love it. Huge, huge thanks in advance! more

Zwei Berlinerinnen denen die Stimmen von woc in Deutschland gefehlt haben. Wir sprechen über unsere Erfahrungen als Women of Color, Repräsentation, das Verlernen von rassistischen Strukturen und braune Nippel.-Aus der Idee heraus unsere alltäglichen Gespräche für Interessierte festzuhalten, ist das Bedürfnis erstanden mit weiteren großartigen Menschen zu sprechen und so mehr Sichtbarkeit zu schaffen. Wir sprechen aus eigenen Erfahrungen, niemals für alle woc.Song: 'Melanin' by Secrett more

Stories from the civil rights movement

A podcast about Blackness and how (re)connecting back to our native homeland(s) and connecting with our fellow Black people all across the globe, while also benefiting from the land we currently live in, could be good for your lives. As Black people, we have the opportunity to have the best of both worlds, this podcast shows you how and why. more

Johnathan's Bookshelf presents Black Kings Read. A literary weekly podcast show with book discussions, author interviews, book reviews, and issues in literacy with an African American male point of view. The mission of Black Kings Read is to change the paradigm of illiteracy with the African American male community: no longer accepting the status quo 'if you want to hide money from a Black man, put it in a book.' We encourage all Black men to join our book discussions. We appreciate the literary community at large for their support. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackkingsread/support more

A Sojourner's Truth is a podcast that celebrates the stories, contributions, leadership, and experiences of women, people of color, and all those who encourage them to live boldly, courageously, and to walk in their purpose. International speaker, leadership consultant, expert mentor, and author, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson invites her guests and listeners to learn, grow in community, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. more

Get inspired. Get motivated. Get stories of Black history made and in the making. Noire Histoir features Black history facts, literature, and motivational stories from across the Black diaspora. Join Natasha McEachron as she celebrates Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year. more

Strong Black Legends is a weekly show brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead that honors the best of black Hollywood. more

This podcast features movement voices, stories, and strategies for racial justice. Co-hosts Chevon and Hiba give their unique takes on race and pop culture, and uplift narratives of hope, struggle, and joy, as we continue to build the momentum needed to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Deepen your racial justice lens and get inspired to drive action. more

The Gist of Freedom weekly live online discussion is a celebration of the African American experience-honoring all the people, past and present, black and white-who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship, and artifact. more

Black Market Reads is a menu for Black literary consumption and all of its spin-offs. Featuring Black artists who love to read and write and engage in arts and culture.PRODUCER: The Givens Foundation for African American LiteraturePRODUCTION SERVICES: iDream.tvNow in our 9th Season, Black Market Reads: On Health is hosted by Lissa Jones and Bukata Hayes in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota to highlight racial and health inequities impacting Black communities. Visit www.BlackMarketReads.com for Go Deeper Information about our authors and conversation content. more

Scholastic Reads podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We will explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us. more

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren't beholden to 'traditional' gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.We do 'adult' differently. -About Daren and Jenn-Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an introverted nerd and novelist from Anaheim.They are boo'ed up and have been since 2002 when they bonded over a mutual love of Brian McKnight's 'Never Felt This Way', their favorite Brandy lyrics, and nineties TV like Family Matters, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Living Single. It was a shared obsession with Black cultural icons, histories, and artistry that drew Jenn and Daren to one another even though they are actually completely different personality-wise.Jenn and Daren have always said to themselves, 'Wouldn't it be cool if we had a show?' Well, no major networks have reached out yet. So, until that happens, you can find the them here, sharing their views on race and culture and everything in between.They are young thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade. Jenn and Daren have three beautiful, brilliant, radical, snarky kids who play no games. more

'We Live Here' is a podcast that shares stories about race and class from St. Louis and beyond. Episodes range from investigative accountability pieces to story-based reflections with a focus on everyday people interested in racial equity. more

Season Three of the podcast Created Equal explores 'Writers on Race: From Ralph Ellison to Colson Whitehead,' and features some of the most important voices in literature as well as the national conversation on racial inequities. The conversations were conducted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Henderson on the radio program, Detroit Today, in the WDET studios on Wayne State University's campus throughout the pandemic and civil unrest of 2020. more

Hosted by award-winning duo Leon Mayne and Akua Gyamfi, The Circle features the two friends waxing lyrical with the hottest Black British talent across Television and Film - discussing weekly topics, their career journeys, the creative process, and what the future of TV, Film and Digital holds. more

Slater Hayes's episodes are designed to highlight the everyday occurrences of life via poetry/social commentary. They are poignant, insightful pieces that address all facets of the black experience and are designed to evoke thoughts and thoughtful commentary. Each piece directly or indirectly addresses various topics as experienced through the perspective of blacks. more

Discover the rich lives, stories, and wisdom of Black men from across the United States. They share their childhood, accomplishments, interactions with law enforcement, and the signature question, If the United States was a woman, what would you say to her? Hosted by Rahbin Shyne. more

The Detroit is Different podcast is about exposing artistry, business, ideas, and dynamic people, places, and things that make Detroit a mecca. Tune in weekly and subscribe to get the true stories from the people shaping the culture of an American classic city. more

Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee is a podcast that invites you to experience the world through the perspective of one Black man, one conversation, one story, or even one rant at a time. more

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Do you ever wonder what it means to be black in America? More importantly, what it means to be a black man in America. Tune in to 'We Are More Than The Podcast' as they take on common stereotypes in the African American community while navigating through topics such as mental health, parenting, politics, and cultural events. more

Focusing on the folktales, lore, myths, and legends that are a part of our everyday lives. Join me, your Griot Amon Mazingo as I explore the tales the afro and indigenous people created in the Americas and Caribbean. If you want more stories based on the indigenous people and those of the African Diaspora this is the show for you. After which you will visit Chef who will give you a recipe inspired by the story you have just heard. Come aboard this fascinating ship and be part of a voyage like no other. more

A podcast and digital space for Black women, promoting self love, sexual wellness, transparency, and vulnerability! more

Blacks With Blues is an online radio show born in Detroit, MI. Blacks With Blues was built to spotlight the broad narratives & Identities of Black artists by hosting their stories at the intersection of Music, Art, and Culture. It is there that these nuanced conversations shape what it means to be Black and with the Blues. more

People's stories recorded from the Oral History Collection of the Civil Rights Heritage Center at the Indiana University South Bend Archives. more

A black creative podcast focused on analyzing art made by black people or through the lenses of black viewers. Produced in the WANM-FM 90.5 'The Flava Station' studios at Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. more

28 Days of Black Excellence, a podcast series celebrating Black History Month, featuring the powerful and inspiring stories of University of Illinois Chicago Black students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Host Aisha El-Amin, UIC associate vice chancellor for equity and belonging, leads conversations with luminaries, visionaries and waymakers about their journeys and what it means to give back to the university and community while creating impact in Chicago and beyond. more

Multi-award winning horror podcast featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. So scary it'll make you want to leave your night light on. more

The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com ???? more

What's it like to walk through the world as Black women who live in a college town and work at a public Ivy? Join friends and colleagues Taylor Nichols (DEI expert and pop culture queen) and Jaronda Miller-Bryant (scholar, leader, vegan fit-goddess and mom of two) for this podcast produced at the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center at the University of Virginia. more

The education system teaches us to learn and recall information and at the end of it we are tested and expected to then pass exams. After all said and done the reality is, we are supposed to get a job at the end of it. I was unaware of the difficulties I would encounter at work especially as a Black Woman. How do I navigate work and how do I keep a job? Education institutions do not prepare you for work, racism, bullying, and oppressive managers in the workplace. Where the education system has not prepared you, I will. Toya Talks is a platform birthed on my day to day uploads on Snapchat. I discuss the realities of work from the perspective of a Black Woman and how I have successfully navigated work using my experiences. Toya Talks Podcast covers the world of work and not just the corporate world. Black Women for too long have been overlooked and underrepresented in the workplace. Toya Talks is a safe place and a platform to share, grow and learn, more importantly, educate ourselves and everyone else so we can navigate and grow in the world of work more smoothly. This Podcast contains my opinions and feelings based on my lived experiences, my opinions and my Black experience. My views and experiences are in no way intended to cause offence. Lets put the sensitivity to one side, prepare to laugh, learn & grow!!!! more

Black and brown women have not been allowed to exist in the world as the fullest expressions of who we are and who we can be. Violence, deprivation, and oppression have ruptured our connections with our bodies, our spirits, and each other. But healing and liberation are possible. We feel this possibility when we're together - just us.Through the eyes of Black and brown queer women, Seen explores how we choose to live at the intersection of personal healing and collective liberation work. Nic and Lala co-create space where healing becomes possible. Where we see ourselves through our own eyes. Where we learn what freedom feels like. Where we look inward for our paths forward. more

N'DIGO STUDIO is a Chicago centric program and podcast covering topics such as pop culture, politics, authors and trending topics of the day. If you want to hear engaging, sometimes controversial and always authentic discussion around the hot topics of the day tune into the N'DIGO STUDIO Podcast!Join your host Hermene Hartman as she interviews inspiring people and chats about interesting topics from an honest and entertaining perspective. more

KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

O Papo Preto é o podcast semanal da Alma Preta Jornalismo sobre política, economia, cultura, história, sociedade e bem-estar.Contato comercial e sugestão de pautas: comercial@almapreta.com.brNos acompanhe nas redes sociais:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almapretajornalismoSite: https://almapreta.com.brParticipe da nossa campanha de financiamento! Com doações únicas ou mensais, você apoia o jornalismo independente da Alma Preta e se torna parte da história desse projeto!Acesse https://www.catarse.me/financie_alma_preta/ more

Chanda Smith Baker is back with a fresh take on the award-winning Conversations with Chanda podcast. A nationally respected CEO, philanthropist, community leader and entrepreneur, Chanda continues tackling the gritty issues that communities wrestle with — race, leadership, philanthropy social justice and more — but dives even deeper into the profoundly personal stories that drive her guests to use their voice, leadership and resources to make a difference in their communities. From national luminaries like Eric Holder, Dr. Yaba Blay, Valerie Jarret and Ibram X. Kendi to local Twin Cities entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business and community leaders making an impact, the Conversations with Chanda podcast explores, digs deeper and celebrates what's relevant in our communities NOW. Download today! more

A podcast where we keep it real when it comes to the uncomfortable conversations about race and identity. Each week we interview community organizers, entertainers, political figures and BIPOC residents about their perspectives on current events. Hosted by Rebekah Henderson aka the Tan Tigress, produced and edited by Janece Matsko. more

Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. With a weekly show and podcast of in-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events. ? Listen back to all our broadcasts episodes ? Follow us on Instagram ?????. Race Matters is comes together with deep gratitude to Aaliyah-Jade Bradbury, Aish Naidu, Alicia Zhao, Darren Lesaguis, Jess Mulet, Nathan Mudyi Sentance, Samantha Haran, Shareeka Helaluddin, Tim Worton, Toobs Anwar alongside an orbit on contributors and collaborators here and abroad ????. We honour all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where FBi Radio broadcasts out of ???. We want to hear from you! If you have an idea, collaboration or story to share we would love to hear from you, reach us at racematters [at] fbiradio [dot] com or have a read through our pitch guidelines. With special thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation.  more

In a series of intimate conversations, host Nonye Mpho Omotola shares inspirational insights from women in Africa, young and mature. We hear how they navigate their life journeys, share what inspires them as well as some of the challenges they have overcome. more

The Sistah Girls Book Club podcast is hosted by Sharee Hereford #TheSistahGirlNextDoor This podcast is for Black women who enjoy reading books by Black authors and having some juicy discussions. I interview some of your favorite authors and I even spill the tea on my thoughts regarding their work and all things within the Black literary community.  more

Dontá Morrison is a Los Angles based change-agent who raises awareness about issues facing marginalized communities. The Donta Show is the perfect blend of relevancy mixed with comedy. His potpourri of guests ranges from experts in the field of sex and human sexuality to outspoken religious leaders. Do yourself a favor and give The Dontá Show a listen. You won't regret it. more

The Cheeky Natives is a literary podcast primarily focused on the review, curatorship and archiving of Black literature.The show is hosted by the cheeky duo, Dr Alma-Nalisha Cele and Advocate Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane.  more

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For the culture, by the culture. That is the host's motto for 2020 (and beyond). Why should their personal library be any different? Twice a month, host DeeDee LeRue (they/them/their) will be coming to you with a piece of black Lyterature to mull over. For the record, there will be spoilers and this isn't intented for academic purses. You have been warned. Also there is a website...blog, you can check out for show notes and other interesting tidbits related to the show. Episodes are posted on Friday by 7pm EST.You can find the lastest info and whatnot about the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. All under the same name (@blklyteratureandtea). Can follow the host on Instagram (@deedee_larue2).So take your coat off and stay awhile. more

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) showcases the history, art and the cultural richness that resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. By realizing our mission MoAD connects all people through our shared African heritage. more

In From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom Delaney tells the story of how she was born into slavery of her mother--a freeborn black woman who had been kidnapped and sold on the blocks--but escaped while a teenager and eventually sued in court for her freedom. After the Civil War, Delaney spent the rest of her life inspiring other African Americans to take advantage of the new opportunities available to them as a result of their new found freedom, and to constantly strive to improve their lives and the lives of their progeny - Summary by James K. White more

This is a short and simple, yet poignant autobiography of Annie Burton, who recounts her early carefree childhood as a slave on a southern plantation while the Civil War raged around her, and after the Emancipation Proclamation, how her life changed as she struggled to maintain herself and family, manage her finances, and develop as a free person of color. The last half of the narrative relies heavily upon speeches, poems, and hymns written by others that stirred Annie's religious passions and increased her pride in her heritage, including a very powerful speech by Dr. P. Thomas Stanford, 'The Race Question in America', which no doubt gave Annie some historical perspective, boosted her pride, and offered much food for thought to her readers upon that important subject. (Summary by Michele Fry) more

Venture Smith was an African captured as a child and transported to the American colonies to be sold as a slave. As an adult, he purchased his freedom and that of his family. His history was documented when he gave a narrative of his life to a schoolteacher, who wrote it down and published it under the title A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa: But Resident above Sixty Years in the United States of America, Related by Himself. (Introduction by Wikipedia) more

Character Building is a compilation of speeches, given by Mr. Booker T. Washington, to the students and staff of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now known as Tuskegee University).Booker T. Washington was one of the most prominent leaders in advancing African-American civil rights. Born into slavery and freed as a young boy, he rose through the ranks of education to eventually earn his position as principal of Tuskegee. Under his guidance, the school was built, by students and for students, to give them a deeply meaningful education. Mr. Washington stressed the importance of developing oneself for life-long success. He strove to imbue in his students the highest personal standards, and these speeches represent the core messages he gave.(Originally published by Doubleday, Page & Co., NY, in 1902. Summary by Luke Sartor) more

This is not the copyrighted work by Norman Coombs currently on Project Gutenberg but a collection of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, drama, and speeches found on Project Gutenberg that are by or about African Americans. Subjects range from late 18th Century epistolary conversations between black Baptist preachers to 1930s testimony by ex-slaves. (Summary by BellonaTimes) more

Published in 1899 by Houghton Mifflin, Chesnutt's first book, The Conjure Woman, was a collection of seven short stories, all set in 'Patesville' (Fayetteville), North Carolina. While drawing from local color traditions and relying on dialect, Chesnutt's tales of conjuring, a form of magic rooted in African hoodoo, refused to romanticize slave life or the 'Old South.' Though necessarily informed by Joel Chandler Harris's popular Uncle Remus stories and Thomas Nelson Page's plantation fiction, The Conjure Woman consciously moved away from these models, instead offering an almost biting examination of pre- and post-Civil War race relations.These seven short stories use a frame narrator, John, a white carpetbagger who has moved south to protect his wife Annie's failing health and to begin cultivating a grape vineyard. Enamored by remnants of the plantation world, John portrays the South in largely idealistic terms. Yet Uncle Julius McAdoo, the ex-slave and 'trickster' figure extraordinaire who narrates the internal story lines, presents a remarkably different view of Southern life. His accounts include Aun' Peggy's conjure spells in 'Mars Jeems's Nightmare,' 'Po' Sandy,' 'Sis' Becky's Pickaninny,' and 'Hot Foot Hannibal' as well as those of free black conjure men in 'The Conjurer's Revenge' and 'The Gray Wolf's Ha'nt.' These conjure tales reveal moments of active black resistance to white oppression in addition to calculated (and even self-motivated) plots of revenge. (Introduction provided by Documenting the American South) more

Lydia Maria Child, an American abolitionist, compiled this collection of short stories and poems by former slaves and noted activists as an inspiration to freed slaves. In her dedication to the freedmen, she urges those who can read, to read these stories aloud to others to share the strength and courage of and accomplishments of colored men and women. In that spirit, this recording aims to gives that voice a permanent record. (Summary by Rhonda Federman) more

Henry Ossian Flipper--born into slavery in Thomasville, Georgia on March 21, 1856--did not learn to read and write until just before the end of the Civil War. Once the war had ended, Flipper attended several schools showing a great aptitude for knowledge. During his freshman year at Atlanta University he applied for admittance to the United States National Military Academy at West Point. He was appointed to the academy in 1873 along with a fellow African American, John W. Williams. Cadet Williams was later dismissed for academic deficiencies.Flipper and Williams were not the first African Americans to attend West Point, however. Two others came before them: James Webster Smith in July of 1870, and Henry Alonzo Napier in 1871. Cadets Napier and Smith were eventually dismissed for academic deficiencies.In 1876, Johnson Chestnut Whittaker another African American, was admitted to the academy. But one day he was discovered beaten, bound and unconscious in his room. An investigation was conducted by a lengthy courts martial; however, this proceeding--tainted by racism--determined that Whittaker's injuries were 'self-inflicted' and that he had tied himself up. Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln, later declared the court martial invalid, but this did nothing to save Cadet Whittaker's career as he was preemptively dismissed from the academy because of academic deficiencies.Henry Ossian Flipper graduated from West Point as a Second Lieutenant in June of 1877 earning his place in history as the first African American to do so. No other men of color would accomplish the same for another decade. His first permanent duty assignment was to the famed 10th Calvalry Regiment.Since the academy's founding on March 16, 1802, it had been known for the 'rigorous hazing' which all cadets had to endure. But certainly no cadet ever had to endure the open hostility and brutality experienced by those first African Americans to join the Corp of Cadets. The pain, humiliation and sacrifices that Flipper and others suffered then made the burden just a little easier for subsequent generations. (Introduction by James K. White)*Reader's Note: The text, found at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2448, is divided into a preface and Chapters I through XVII with Chapter XVI omitted. As much as can be determined, this is a typographical error only and no text is missing from the document. more

Nella Larsen, a novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, wrote two brilliant novels that interrogated issues of gender and race. In Passing, her second novel published in 1929, she examines the troubled friendship between two mixed-race women who can pass as white. One, Irene Redfield, marries a black man and lives in Harlem, while the other, Clare Kendry, marries a bigoted white man. Clare re-enters Irene's life after an absence of many years, and stirs up painful questions about identity. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett) more

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Making Apple is a weekly podcast specifically documenting and discussing the content, production and ideas of the narrative series and comic 'Little Apple.' The podcast is hosted by Executive Producer, Writer and Director, Riley S. Wilson and the lead kid-actress of the series, Milan Williams (Apple). Not only is it a great way to find out more about the show and the crew, but it also presents an interesting opportunity to discuss various racial and social justice topics with children. more

On the Shoulders of Giants is dedicated to bringing awareness to the worldwide contributions of the heroes and cultures of the African Diaspora, both of which have given the world hope and freedom. The purpose is to provide an alternative and positive perspective of the history of the African diaspora, which challenges the negative rhetoric that is commonly told of non-white persons throughout the world. Our past is significant because of the plight we have had to overcome and in some aspects, are still overcoming to be considered human beings. more

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