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The History of Being Black
The History of Being Black is a powerful exploration of the global Black experience, moving far beyond the traditional narratives often taught in history books. This series dives deep into the profound contributions, systemic challenges, and enduring legacies of the African Diaspora. By examining the intersections of culture, politics, and identity, the show serves as both a mirror and a bridge, connecting the ancient roots of Black civilization to the contemporary movements shaping our world…
Episodes
The History of Being BlackBuilt With Us in Mind: The HBCU Promise with Dr. Walter Kimbrough
What does it mean to attend a college that was built with you in mind—and what does it take to make sure you can stay, graduate, and thrive? On this episode of…
The History of Being BlackPlanting Seeds for the Next Generation
What does it mean to stay in the community that raised you—and help build its future? On this episode of The History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon White…
The History of Being BlackBlack Women in Academia: Purpose, Pressure, and Possibility
There isn’t just one way to become a scholar—and Dr. Katrina Reed’s journey is proof. On this episode of The History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon White…
The History of Being BlackBlack Leadership: The Making of A Leader
What makes a leader? For John Haynes III, the answer begins with faith, family, and the courage to change direction. Brother White sits down with his cousin…
The History of Being BlackThe Sankofa Cinema Club
On this episode of The History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with media educator and Sankofa Cinema Club founder Bridget Smith for a…
The History of Being BlackThe Challenges and Joy in Teaching Young Minds
What happens when Black history, football and education all become part of the same playbook? On this episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon…
The History of Being BlackRevolutionary Education
What does it mean to educate the whole child—and to recognize that children are shaping the world right now, not someday? On this episode of the History of…
The History of Being BlackGrowing Together: Lessons Between a Father and Son
What does Black fatherhood look like when love, leadership, creativity, and wisdom are passed from one generation to the next? In this special father-and-son…
The History of Being BlackThe Anointed Nurse: A Journey of Care
On this episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with nurse Jamila Pleas Mott, BSN, RN'for a deeply personal conversation about…
The History of Being BlackMoney, Power, Politics: HipHop?
Hip hop has always been more than music. It is culture, resistance, storytelling—and a powerful reflection of the Black experience. In this episode of Dr…
The History of Being BlackHIP HOP'S Role in the Black Experience
Hip hop is more than music—it's history, identity, resistance, and a powerful reflection of the Black experience. On this episode of History of Being Black…
The History of Being BlackSupporting our Black Mothers
What happens when art becomes a tool for healing, liberation, and social change? In this compelling episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon…
The History of Being BlackDr. Edda Fields Black
In this powerful episode, historian and scholar Dr. Edda Fields-Black joins us to discuss her deeply impactful research on Gullah Geechee culture and the…
The History of Being BlackDr. Molefi Kete Asante | Reclaiming History, Identity, and the Power of Afrocentricity
What does it mean to see history through an African-centered lens—and how can that perspective transform the way we understand ourselves and the world? In this…
The History of Being BlackTell Me A Story
What shapes a storyteller? For acclaimed filmmaker and producer Eternal Polk, it began in an all-Black neighborhood where community, culture, and history laid…
The History of Being BlackWhy Are Millennials Leaving the Black Church?
Is the Black Church losing a generation—or is a new generation searching for a different way to connect with faith? On this episode of History of Being Black…
The History of Being BlackDon’t Assimilate, Accelerate
How do you turn small-town roots into a global platform for change? In this inspiring episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down…
The History of Being BlackDrum Major for Justice: Congresswoman Summer Lee
What inspires someone to step into the political arena and dedicate their life to the pursuit of justice? In this compelling episode of History of Being Black…
The History of Being BlackWe've Been Here Before: Voting Rights
What does the future of democracy look like when the protections of the past are being challenged? In this thought-provoking episode of History of Being Black…
The History of Being BlackPositively Organizing Everything to Realize Yourself
What happens when poetry becomes more than words on a page—and transforms into a vehicle for healing, identity, and human connection? In this special episode…
The History of Being BlackWe Always Have Time to Talk Black Wealth
In this powerful episode of *History of Being Black*, Dr. Audia Robinson takes us on a journey from her roots in Pittsburgh to her work as a scholar dedicated…
The History of Being BlackBreaking Barriers in Academia with Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson
In this insightful episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson shares her journey as an academic leader and changemaker, rooted in a deep…
The History of Being BlackThe Sacrificial Lamb?
In this thought-provoking episode of History of Being Black, the conversation dives deep into the legacy of Jeremiah Wright, Black prophetic patriotism, and…
The History of Being BlackHere They Come!
In this powerful episode of History of Being Black, Dr. Daniel Black delivers a thought-provoking conversation on Black identity, legacy, and the enduring…
The History of Being BlackBus Stops From Africa
In this episode of History of Being Black, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White explores the powerful legacy of the Gullah Geechee people in a conversation with…
The History of Being BlackWelcome Home Brother
In this powerful episode of History of Being Black, host Dr. Johnathan White is joined by his cousin Dr. Phillip Riddick for a deeply reflective conversation…
The History of Being BlackThe Process Is the Purpose: Black Identity Through Storytelling
In this powerful episode of The History of Being Black, Dr. White sits down with author and storyteller Antonio Michael Downing for a rich conversation about…
The History of Being BlackRepresentative Raychel Proudie on Power, Purpose, and Community
On this episode of History of Being Black, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Raychel Proudie for a powerful conversation about her journey from her…
The History of Being BlackCompassion: The Journey is Now!
On this thoughtful episode of History of Being Black, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Dr. Boni Wozolek for a reflective conversation on…
The History of Being BlackThis is My Testimony, This is My Song, This is My Story
On this powerful episode of History Of Being Black, Dr Johnathan JeVon White sits down with AJ Jefferson, CEO of the Homewood Children Education Fund, for a…
The History of Being BlackSecret Slave Society
In this episode of the History of Being Black podcast, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with renowned historian Dr. Marcus Rediker for a powerful…
The History of Being BlackFaith, Service, Purpose and Predicting the Weather?
In this episode of History of Being Black, Pastor Brian Hutton shares a powerful and layered journey shaped by faith, service, and purpose. Raised in an Air…
The History of Being BlackThe Young Dreamer
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of *History of Being Black*, we sit down with Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL for a deeply personal and inspiring…
The History of Being BlackWhite Privilege, Black Culture
In this thought-provoking episode, #DrJustinDeSenso shares his personal journey from growing up in a diverse community on #LongIsland to becoming an educator…
The History of Being BlackTwo Sides of the Same Coin
In this thought-provoking episode of History of Being Black, first-generation American #ChantalKamya shares her lived experience growing up with deep African…
The History of Being BlackThe Work In Social Work
In this episode of the History of Being Black podcast, host Dr. Jonathan JeVon White sits down with Dr. Christopher Robinson for a powerful conversation on…
The History of Being BlackEnding Generational Poverty
In this powerful episode of the History of Being Black podcast, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Tammy Thompson, president and CEO of Catapult…
The History of Being BlackNext Generation Culture Keepers
In this inspiring episode of *The History of Being Black*, host **Dr. Johnathan JeVon White** sits down with public historian **Reiley Freed**, a rising…
The History of Being BlackIs There A Doctor In the House?
In this powerful episode of The History of Being Black, Dr. Jonathan JeVon White sits down with Dr. Alexus Brown for an inspiring journey through language…
The History of Being BlackThe Making of an Activist
In this insightful episode, Dr. Jonathan JeVon White sits down with Emmanuel Kwame Afrifa for a deep dive into the political heartbeat of New York and the…
The History of Being BlackThe Beautiful Burden
In this powerful episode of History of Being Black, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Brandon Davis, a rising leader rooted in the heart of…
The History of Being BlackWords Are Things
In this episode of The History of Being Black Podcast, new host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Dr. Stefan Michael Wheelock for a powerful and deeply…
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Back And Still Black With A New Back With A New Host!
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Johnathan JeVon White as the new host of The History of Being Black podcast! A celebrated educator, poet, and cultural scholar…
The History of Being BlackThe Mother of Black Music Month
Jay welcomes two media veterans, Mina Say What and Dyana Williams to talk about the industry discussing the the recent rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and…
The History of Being BlackTime Tells Truth
In this episode of the History Being Black podcast, J. Hall discusses the recent controversy surrounding Diddy and his alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend…
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In My New Edition Voice: Is This The End?
The conclusion of the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap battle trilogy is discussed. The conversation covers the songs released by both artists and the impact of…
The History of Being BlackProfessor Stefan Wheelock Pt.1: An Apple Would Have Been Just Fine
In this episode, Jay Hall interviews Stefan Wheelock, an associate professor in the Department of English at George Mason University. Stefan shares his…
The History of Being BlackWho Are You?: Sometimes It's Not a Game Pt. 2
In this episode of the History Being Black podcast, J-Hall discusses the recent rap war between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. He explores the…
The History of Being BlackShari Nycole, the Reluctant Media Guru
In this conversation, J. Hall speaks with fellow Mean Ole Lion Podcast host Shari Nicole, a producer, journalist, and multimedia guru. They discuss Sheri's…
The History of Being BlackGlory: The Struggle for Yards
Donna Francavilla, co-author of the book 'Glory: The Struggle for Yards - Inspiration from Turn of the Century African American Unsung Heroes,' discusses the…
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Sometimes It's Not A Game
This episode of the History Being Black podcast discusses the recent verse by Kendrick Lamar on the song 'Like That' and the tensions between Drake, Kendrick…
The History of Being BlackTMI: Touch, Move, Inspire
Leonard M. Lee shares his journey from growing up in Boston to becoming an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He discusses the origins of DEI…
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Phrase or Fact
In this episode, J-Hall discusses phrases that are embraced by the Black community but may perpetuate negative stereotypes and misconceptions. He explores the…
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Civic Motivation
In this conversation, Liz Clay Roy, CEO of Generation Citizen, discusses her background in activism and her journey to becoming a pro-democracy change maker…
The History of Being BlackElevating Black Wealth
In this conversation, Pierre Bradshaw discusses his background in entertainment and his transition to the tech industry. He shares his experiences in…
The History of Being BlackBible College
Rasool Berry, a teacher, pastor, and cultural translator, shares his journey of faith and the intersection of hip hop and Christianity. He discusses his…
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Soul Food Black
In this episode of the History of Being a Black Podcast, Jay Hall shares his personal journey as a Detroit Lions fan. He reminisces about childhood memories of…
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Embrace Your Truth
In this episode, J-Hall reflects on past episodes and highlights the ones that stood out to him the most. He discusses the challenges and heartbreaks he…
The History of Being BlackMusic Biz 101
In this conversation, Azim Rashid shares his journey in the music industry, from being a rapper in Dallas to working as an executive in New York. He discusses…
The History of Being BlackThe Suit
This week J catches up with a coworker from his radio days to talk about his journey and what makes news in todays media landscape.