Black History Year
PushBlack
Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger.
As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community.
The Black History Year feed connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are usually excluded from mainstream conversations, through must-hear interviews and 2-Minute Black History stories. You might not agree with everything you hear, but we’re always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interests of Black people worldwide.
BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation’s largest non-profit Black media organization - contact us at BlackHistoryYear.com.
As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community.
The Black History Year feed connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are usually excluded from mainstream conversations, through must-hear interviews and 2-Minute Black History stories. You might not agree with everything you hear, but we’re always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interests of Black people worldwide.
BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation’s largest non-profit Black media organization - contact us at BlackHistoryYear.com.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 4min
A Delicious Timeline of Soul Food History
Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise and gratitude.
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2-Minute Black History (2MBH) is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
2MBH is produced by Cydney Smith and Lilly Workneh, with Gifted Sounds Network's Lance John and Avery Phillips editing the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2025 • 4min
How Black Food Traditions Transformed a Colonial Holiday
Black Thanksgiving isn’t the same as the mainstream holiday. We took a holiday associated with whiteness and made it into something uplifting for ourselves. Here’s what makes the food at Black Thanksgiving feasts so special.
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2-Minute Black History (2MBHis produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
2MBH is produced by Cydney Smith and Lilly Workneh, with Gifted Sounds Network's Lance John and Avery Phillips editing the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
3 Black Food Staples That Keep the Diaspora Connected
Black food is a beautiful celebration of who we are, and across the diaspora, these three iconic foods keep us all connected. Which staple feels the most like home?
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2025 • 3min
Introducing Free Range with Von Miller
Step inside the mind of NFL legend Von Miller as he goes free range — from the gridiron to the culture at large. Each week, Von breaks down the biggest football stories, dives into the world of sports and entertainment, and chops it up with athletes, artists, and trendsetters shaping the conversation. Equal parts football IQ, locker room energy, and societal curiosity, Free Range is where game meets culture, and no topic is off-limits. You might even get some inside nuggets on this Super Bowl MVP’s chicken farm! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2025 • 3min
Why Coffee Is The "Blackest" Way To Start The Day
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Like many everyday staples, it has a secret Black history. Although its origins are sweet, how it ended up in our cups is bitter.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2025 • 4min
Did You Know Pockets Have A Hidden Black History?
Black bodies were not their own during enslavement. Racists enacted all types of ridiculous things to keep us in bondage and under their control. Here’s how we outsmarted one of their most outta pocket rules.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12, 2025 • 4min
This Myth About Us Is One Of The Stupidest Of Them All
It's an age-old myth, but it still impacts our lives today. Here's the truth about this dangerous white lie.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
Is the Fall of This 160-Year-Old Plantation a Tragedy—or Justice?
Videos of Louisiana’s 160-year-old Nottoway Plantation burning to the ground spread on social media like wildfire. Here's why many of us are rejoicing.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing this podcast is Cydney Smith. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Lilly Workneh serves as PushBlack's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 5, 2025 • 3min
How Jamaican Jerk Became A Freedom Food
When Jamaican Maroons escaped plantations, they took refuge in the mountains. To avoid recapture, they created incredible new ways to survive. Their most famous? Jamaican Jerk.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
Producing 2MBH is Cydney Smith, who also edited this episode. Lilly Workneh serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2025 • 3min
3 “Sinners” Facts That Hollywood Didn’t Make Up
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a certified blockbuster. Here are three behind-the-scenes Black facts about the movie’s setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi, that will have you looking at "Sinners" in a whole new light.
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work.
This story was written and read by Leslie T. Grover. Cydney Smith produced and edited this episode. Lilly Workneh serves as 2MBH's executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
