Best Everyday Black History Afro A Podcasts (2024)

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Alonzo Herndon - Businessman and Entrepreneur 13:17

2y ago13:17

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This episode is about Alonzo Herndon who was a successful businessman and Atlanta’s first Black millionaire. He also started one of the largest Black owned businesses in the US. Check out the rest of the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https…

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Roy Clay Sr and Emmitt McHenry- two pioneers fro Black men and women in Tech 18:35

2y ago18:35

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Roy Clay Sr and Emmitt McHenry are two pioneers in the field of tech. Roy is considered the “godfather of Black Silicon Valley” and Emmitt started the company that helped usher in the internet boom of the 90’s. Check out the episodes more more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupp…

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Lisa Gelobter and Iddris Sandu- two innovators in Tech. Keep an eye on both of them 16:59

2y ago16:59

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Lisa Gelobter is a computer scientist who has invented many things with which we take advantage of everyday, such as the animated GIF. Iddris Sandu is a digital architect who has consulted with some of the biggest tech companies in the world. He created Uber Autonomous Collision Detection Interface, which is a safety software program that detects d…

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Kenneth and Mamie Clark 32:05

2+ y ago32:05

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Kenneth and Mamie Clark were social psychologist who’s work with children became the basis for decades of child psychology methodology. There studies show how early Children, Black or White become aware of who they are. It’s a interest episode. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSu…

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Stephanie St Clair 20:30

2+ y ago20:30

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This episode is about Stephanie St Clair . She was a successful business woman, who was also a racketeer. She faced police brutality head on and stood up to the Italian Mafia while protecting her businesses. Check out the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport t…

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Anna Murray Douglass/Rosetta Douglass - abolitionist and social reformers 16:54

2+ y ago16:54

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This episode is about Anna Murray Douglass and Rosetta Douglass. Two women who were abolitionist and social reformers. They fought for freedoms for Black men and Women and just happened to be the wife and daughter of Frederick Douglass. But they were important women on their ow merit. Check out the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message:…

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Rebecca Lee Crumpler- the first Black woman physician in the US. She received her degree in 1864! 18:16

2+ y ago18:16

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Rebecca Lee Crumpler is the first Black woman to officially practice medicine in the US. She was also an author and educator who wrote a book in medicine designed for nurses. She helped poor women and children in both Boston and Virginia. Check out the episode for more info. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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"Im'a Let You Finish" Season 3 Finale 4:15

2+ y ago4:15

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ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture…… As always this is Mo! just a quick update on what's going on with the podcast. I will be back with an all new season soon...... hopefully by the end of March, with new guests, some familiar voices and as always great conversation. In the meantime listen to the latest episode o…

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India - Changing the mindset 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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I had the privilege of interviewing India and what it means to change ones mindset. We had a great conversation going over examples on how the Black community can change our mindset when dealing with prejudice and oppression. Her views are sure to get you all talking in agreement or disagreement. I hope you enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https:…

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Caroline Devoe - Director of documentary film: Crawford - The Man The South Forgot 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

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I had the privilege of interviewing Caroline Devoe, who is a multimedia filmmaker. She worked on a documentary film entitled Crawford - The Man The South Forgot. We've done an episode on this podcast talking about him and his life and also the injustice brought down on him and his family by a hateful and evil town. This documentary follows a distin…

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Charles Chuck Harrison- industrial designer, speaker and educator. 15:23

2+ y ago15:23

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Chuck Harrison was a designer and was the first Black man to lead the design dept of a major corporation. He was involved in the design of over 750 consumer products many of which are still largely in use today. Check out the episode for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupp…

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Thomas Elkins, Richard Spikes, Kenneth Dunkley - 3 inventors who’s inventions changed changed lives 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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Thomas Elkins, Richard Spikes and Kenneth Dunkley are 3 inventors who’s inventions have changed the lives. They are prolific inventors who have pushed industries forward and the technology is still in use today. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podca…

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Dudley Randall- poet and founder of Broadside Press, a Black owned publishing company 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

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Dudley Randall was a poet and founder of the Broadside Press which is a Black owned publishing company that published over 400 Black writers and poets. Check out the episode for more information. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Nikki Giovanni- poet, educator, activist, legend 22:40

2+ y ago22:40

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Nikki Giovanni is a poet and educator who has written many notable works of literature. She has influenced countless African American poets and activist over the last 50 years through her poems and activism. Check out this episode of Everyday Black History and learn more about this incredible woman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Sonia Sanchez - Poet, Professor, Legend 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

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Sonia Sanchez is a poet and professor who has written many poems plays, essays and books about the Black experience in America. Check out today’s episode for more information on her and her work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Insecure HBO: Season Finale Review, "Everything Gonna Be Okay?!" Wine & Debrief 1:21:00

2+ y ago1:21:00

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Welcome to Colour Out The Box podcast, Insecure Wine & Debrief SEASON FINALE. Each week Mo is joined by a guest to discuss and break down the latest Insecure HBO episode. Insecure is ending so Mo and Jay have come together to recap, the final EVER episode of the TV Show insecure. Here at Colour Out The Box we have talked about this show from the be…

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Insecure HBO: Fashion & Imposter Syndrome, S5 Episodes 1 & 2, Wine & Debrief

2+ y ago

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Welcome to Colour Out The Box podcast, Insecure Wine & Debrief. Each week Mo is joined by a guest to discuss and break down the latest Insecure HBO episode. So we are going to talk about and recap the first two episodes of season 5. But as we have a fashion expert in the house, in this special episode lets break down the wardrobe and fashion choice…

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Black History Month Review 46:15

2+ y ago46:15

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture…… Mo is Joined by co-host Jay. On the podcast we discuss, Black History Month, we talk about how the corporate/ work world is acknowledging Black History Month in the UK this year. Our thoughts on Channel 4 Black To Front programme schedule, including the reality show Highlife …

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Sarah E. Goode- inventor and entrepreneur 13:59

2+ y ago13:59

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Sarah Goode was being a slave but went on to become and entrepreneur and inventor. She invented the folding bed and received a patent in 1885. Check out the episode for more details. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Ev…

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Insecure HBO: Seasons 1 - 4 recap, Wine & Debrief 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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Welcome to Colour Out The Box podcast, Insecure Wine & Debrief. Each week Mo is joined by a guest to discuss and break down the latest Insecure HBO episode. As Insecure is returning for its final season Mo and Jay have come together to recap, the previous seasons 1-4. Re-visit all the messy goings on from Molly, Issa and Lawrence and friends. We ha…

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Sarah Boone: Inventor and entrepreneur. This episode is a Reissue from earlier seasons. 11:55

3y ago11:55

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Sarah Boone was an inventor and entrepreneur who made dresses in the 19th century. She was born a slave and went on to receive a patent for a device still In wide use today. Check out the episode for more info. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcas…

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Lyda Newman/Mary Kenner- inventor of the hairbrush and sanitary pads. Changing lives for millions 18:45

3y ago18:45

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Lyda Newman was an entrepreneur and inventor who invented a hairbrush and received a patent for it. Mary Kenner was an inventor with 5 patents and invented the sanitary pad. She was also a business woman who ran multiple flower shops in DC. Check out the rest of the episode for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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CDs, Cassette Tapes & Ageing Out of Hip Hop. Featuring: Nathan @DJImpulseV1 1:08:44

3y ago1:08:44

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture……Mo is Joined by Nathan DJ and music lover. This week it is a music conversation, we asked “Is it time to retire the likes of Biggie and Tupac from the greatest of all time conversation?” Could someone really dethrone the legend of Whitney Houston or compete vocally with Mariah…

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Back to Life, Back to Reality 10:40

3y ago10:40

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture……Mo is back from her “hiatus” On this mini-episode Mo is back to talk about what has been going since the podcast was put on hold. An honest conversation about the realities of podcasting, also the challenges of job hunting in the pandemic. Touch upon pretty privilege and brief…

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Tiffany Jackman- Producer of the Anthony Crawford Documentary, found on Kweli TV streaming service. 23:50

3y ago23:50

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I had the privilege of interviewing the producer of a documentary about a man that many don't really know about. His name was Anthony Crawford. Anthony Crawford was wealthy land owner in South Carolina. He had over 400 acres of land that he used to plant cotton and a variety of fruit. Unfortunately he was sadly murdered, his land taken and his fami…

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Robert P. Moses- civil rights activist and educator. Founder of the Algebra Project. 27:24

3y ago27:24

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Robert P. Moses work has permeated throughout Black History for almost 60 years before his passing. He was directly involved with getting people to vote. He educated many people through his Algebra Project and helped prepare countless people for college and the workforce. Check out the rest of this episode for more info. Enjoy --- Send in a voice m…

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Made in the Diaspora & Managing a PR Crisis Feat: Ronke Lawal @ronkelawal, PR Consultant & Founder of @ariatuPR 1:05:29

3y ago1:05:29

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture……Mo is Joined by guest Ronke Lawal, PR and Communications Specialists. This week we talk creativity and explore the culture.* MAIN TOPIC: Ronke talks about dealing with a PR crisis, old tweets, brand miss-steps and the right way to make a public apology. Listener Warning and ti…

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George Washington Carver 28:57

3y ago28:57

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Many of us know George Washington Carver and his accomplishments for Black History. His work is renowned throughout the world but during his lifetime and many generations after. Today we celebrate him and his work on Everyday Black History--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this p…

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Dating, Relationships and Defining Your Racial Identity. Feat: Lara Legros 1:04:38

3y ago1:04:38

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture……Mo is Joined by fintech Professional and Londoner, Lara Legros. This week we talk “Life”Dating in a post lockdown, pandemic world. We explore re-learning social interactions and combating social anxiety. Dating with purpose and finding real advice (not from Kevin Samuels and D…

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Sarah Rector- the richest Black Girl in America in 1913 15:51

3+ y ago15:51

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Sarah Rector was a young Black Girl who came from Oklahoma and made a fortune when her land began to produce oil. She soon built an empire of land and real estate holding, a bakery a much more. Check out the episode for more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https:…

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Stories in Colour: Friendship, Travel & Life Changing Decisions, Feat: past guests 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture…… This episode is the first “Stories In Colour”, a collection of conversations and stories from some of my favourite guests, packaged neatly in this special episode. Let me know what you think and maybe I will do some more lost tapes episodes. We have Alex, who is writer and ou…

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Are you a Black Artist or an Artist who happens to be Black? Featuring Artist Christian Azolan 1:15:03

3+ y ago1:15:03

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture…… This week we explore our “Creativity” and Mo is Joined by guest Christian Azolan, digital artist. Christian gives a candid account about creating an art business in pandemic, “pivoting” and remaining “nimble” in challenging times. Sharing his influences and walks us through t…

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Oprah interviewing Meghan & Harry, Behind Her Eyes, Namaste Wahala

3+ y ago

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#ColourOutTheBox podcast, where we discuss Creativity, Life and Culture……Mo is Joined be May (@MsMay213) This Episode contains spoilers This week we discuss “The Culture” Quick update as to what has been going on while the podcast has been on hiatus.Meghan and Harry, Oprah interview and the UK press (5:10).“Namaste Wahala”, the Netflix film where B…

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Season 3 Trailer - Colour Out The Box 1:14

3+ y ago1:14

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Colour Out the Box, podcast is returning, Monday 8th March 2021Subscribe, share and comment. Visit the newly updated website: http://colouroutthebox.comTwitter: @colouroutthebox: https://twitter.com/ColourOutTheBoxInstagram: @colouroutthebox: https://www.instagram.com/colouroutthebox/ On each episode, host Mo is joined by a guest for honest open co…

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Guion Bluford/Mea Jemison- the first African American man and woman in space. 32:05

3+ y ago32:05

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Guion Bluford is the first African American man who flew into space and Mae Jamison is the first African American woman to fly into space. Their examples have influenced generations of Black youth in the scientific and tech fields. And today we salute them --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/mes…

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Charles Patterson/Fredrick Patterson- they started the first Black owned car manufacturing company 16:36

3+ y ago16:36

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This episode highlights the father and son duo who started the first Black owned car manufacturing company. Check out the episode for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/support…

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Jake Simmons/Lee W. Thomas- two men who made millions during the oil boom of the 20th century 22:02

3+ y ago22:02

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Jake Simmons and L.W. Thomas are two men who made money in the oil business. The also established real estate and insurance companies, as well as a oil and mineral rights company. Check out the episode for more info --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/EverydayBlackHistory/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcast…

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