Beyond Black History Month
Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Are violence interrupters more effective than police?
Gun violence is a massive problem in American communities. And after decades of failed policies, some community members are taking matters in their own hands and working as violence interrupters. In …
Roe v. Wade: what this means for Black women and marginalized communities
The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade. What does that mean for Black women and marginalized communities? On this episode of Beyond Black History Month, we’re joined by Beulah Osueke…
Juneteenth: The fight to find loved ones after emancipation
How do you celebrate emancipation without the people you love? In this episode, host Femi Redwood continues her Juneteenth special. She explores the ways in which families worked to find each other a…
Juneteenth: The untold story of one man's love
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. In this episode of Beyond Black History Month, host Femi Redwood meets with some of the descendants of the last to be…
How gentrification hurts small businesses
Both the affordable housing crisis and gradual neighborhood gentrification aren’t exactly new topics; however, the impact each has on small business owners and longtime community members is rarely di…
Buffalo Shooting: What is White Replacement Theory
Last weekend, an 18-year-old white man walked into a predominantly Black neighborhood and shot 13 people, killing 10. Most of the victims were Black.
Investigators say the shooter’s racist manifesto…
How Harlem became a center for Black excellence
Harlem has gone through many changes over the years. While activists today are fighting against gentrification and displacement, decades ago there was a different fight in Harlem. In this episode, Fe…
The Untold History of Black and Asian Solidarity
In honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month, we explore the history of solidarity between African-American and Asian-American communities.
We begin with a look at the model minority myth and how it ha…
Rooted in Slavery: The Story of Black Barbershops
While Black barbershops today are often hang out spots for men to talk sports, relationship, and life, the earliest Black owned barbershops were very different. Black barbers did not serve Black cust…
Barbershops are Helping Black Men Improve Mental Health
Black-owned barbershops are often a safe space for men to talk about sports, politics and relationships. That’s why The Confess Project works with barbers across the country to encourage men to talk …
Negro Leagues to Jackie Robinson: Why Black Players Disappeared
As America celebrates the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson making his debut in the major leagues, we wanted to understand why there are so few Black baseball players today.
In this episode, we spe…
Black Dolls and the Road to Representation
Black dolls have only recently begun being stocked on most store shelves. But despite the lack of representation, they've played major roles in Black history. They were used to fight against slavery …
Denée Benton and the representation she brings to HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age'
HBO’s “The Gilded Age” is a historical drama set in New York City in the 1800s that details the lives of rich families. It follows Peggy Scott, a Black writer, played by Denée Benton. Peggy’s charact…
When Neighbors fought Neighbors: The Crown Heights Riot
“Love Thy Neighbor” is a brand new podcast detailing the events of the 1991 Crown Heights Riot.
For those unfamiliar with the historical event, it erupted after a Hasidic man hit two young Black boys…
Power, Policing, and Politics: Can Historic Black Leadership Create Change?
The faces of power in New York City are more diverse than ever. Several key positions including the mayor and police commissioner are held by Black leaders, in some cases the first in history. This e…
How Black LGBTQ People Influenced American Nightlife
From the early days of the Harlem Renaissance to the dawn of disco, the Black queer community specifically has had a niche for revolutionizing the way people party and not getting an ounce of credit.
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Black hair: Billion dollar industry, few Black owners
In this very special Black History Month podcast, not only do we explore the history of hair care, but also take a look back at the life and legacy of the woman who helped the entire race realize it’…
The Legacy of Black Comedy
In this very special Black History Month podcast, listen as we unpack all the hurt and humor with both the assistance of up-and-coming comedian Christiana Jackson and Professor of African American St…
Beyond Black History Month Channel Trailer
A preview of all the programming coming this month and BEYOND.