http://www.quiztory.comenHistoryCopyright CEPhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6697b59586c6f6adc780e4065b7788d.jpghttp://www.quiztory.comMon, 23 Mar 2026 06:47:30 +0000CEPCEPinfo@quiztory.comA podcast featuring short narratives about significant events in African American history read by celebrities and influential community leaders.false27247904-c385-5966-8d1e-30ecde86f2a9episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-18-civil-right-activist-james-meredith--50926467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50926467Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights activist James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi after being the first African American student admitted to the institution.74blackhistory,equalrights,segregationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-02-tom-wright-james-augustine-healy--50003606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50003606Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Priest James Augustine Healy became the first black Bishop in the United States. Actor Tom Wright narrates.77blackhistory,catholic,faithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-08-brotherhood-of-sleeping-car-porters--26676308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26676308Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEPLabor union, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was formed by A. Philip Randolph. It was the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter with the American Federation of Labor.68aflcio,blackfirsts,blackhistory,organize,pullman,railroad,unionizefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-06-jockey-marlon-st-julien--49619249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49619249Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Thoroughbred horse racer Marlon St. Julien rode in the Kentucky Derby, making him the first African American jockey to do so since 1921.67blackhistory,blackjockeys,horserace,ponies,racetrack,runfortherosesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-28-keesha-sharp-admiral-samuel-l-gravely--49543820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49543820Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first African American admiral in the United States Navy. Actress Keesha Sharp narrates.73armedforces,blackhistory,commander,lifeofservice,military,usaf,usmil,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-23-kevin-ross-trailblazing-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--44430674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44430674Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Charlotte E. Ray became the first female admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. Ray was also the first black female attorney in the United States. Recording artist Kevin Ross narrates.57blackfirsts,blackhistory,law,lawyer,pioneer,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-18-psychologist-mamie-phipps-clark--17644277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17644277Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000CEPToday we celebrate psychologist Mamie Phipps Clark whose "doll studies" were influential in the U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education96blackhistory,dollstudy,experimentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-15-the-student-nonviolent-coordinating-committee-sncc--49420158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49420158Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was organized as the principal channel for student commitment to the civil rights movement in the U.S.100activism,blackhistory,march,oncampus,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-14-malik-yoba-elston-howard--44326146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44326146Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Elston Howard, the first African American player to make the NY Yankees roster, made his major league debut.76baseball,blackfirsts,blackhistory,mlb,newyorkyankees,nyyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-14-denmark-vesey-s-foiled-revolt--50540610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540610Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD The largest slave uprising, planned by Denmark Vesey, was scheduled to be carried out in Charleston, South Carolina.64blackhistory,fight,freedom,revoltfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-13-nyc-riots-to-protest-draft-legislation--50540515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540515Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Several days of rioting began in New York City to protest the draft during the Civil War.54armedservices,blackhistory,forcedservice,usmilitaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-12-jamie-jones-actress-beah-richards--50540442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540442Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones celebrates her life and legacy.73actor,all4one,blackhistory,guesswhoscomingtodinnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-11-brandon-larkins-writer-olaudah-equiano--50530918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50530918Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Author and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, who wrote about his experience as a slave and journey from Africa through the middle passage, purchased his freedom. Actor Brandon Larkins narrates.55blackhistory,slavetrade,westafricafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-17-baseball-player-toni-tomboy-stone--39770993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39770993Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Toni "Tomboy" Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball, as part of the Negro Leagues55blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,negroleaguebaseballfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-10-hall-of-fame-outfielder-andre-dawson--18486905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18486905Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEPRadio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates hall of fame outfielder Andre Dawson69athlete,athletics,blackhistory,chicagocubs,cubs,expos,mlb,montrealexpos,proball,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-16-newark-nj-mayor-kenneth-gibson--54415904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54415904Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.68blackhistory,election,government,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-15-brian-white-activist-vernon-jordan-jr--54415665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54415665Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Lawyer and activist Vernon E. Jordan was appointed executive director of the National Urban League. Actor Brian White shines a spotlight on his legacy.83activism,blackhistory,brianwhite,entrepreneur,quiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-14-edwin-hodge-pitcher-don-newcombe--50195122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50195122Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000CEP#OTD Pitcher Don Newcombe, winner of Rookie of the Year, MVP and a Cy Young Award, the first pitcher to win that combo of accolades in a career, was born in Madison, New Jersey. Actor Edwin Hodge narrates.68athlete,baseball,blackhistory,brooklyndodgers,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-02-howard-university--52852863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852863Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, DC.91bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,hbcu,themeccafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-01-hall-of-fame-defensive-end-elvin-bethea--52852855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852855Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 1946, hall of fame defensive end Elvin Bethea was born in Trenton, New Jersey.65athlete,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,happybirthday,houstonoilers,nfl,profootballhof,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-28-comedian-rochester-anderson--52852838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852838Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEPWe celebrate the life and legacy of actor and comedian Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who passed away on this day in 1977.69bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,entertainer,performer,showtime,stage,vaudevillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-27-activist-anna-julia-cooper--52852801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852801Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD in 1964, women's rights advocate Anna Julia Cooper passed away at the age of 105.74blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,centenarian,civilrights,phdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-16-charles-michael-davis-herndon-home--52750320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52750320Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 2000, the home of entrepreneur Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places.62atlanta,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,morrisbrownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-03-deborah-cox-remembering-autherine-lucy--52601502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52601502Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.80blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,bravery,civilrights,crimsontidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-02-sheryl-lee-ralph-82nd-united-states-attorney-general--52601485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52601485Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 2009, the United States Senate confirmed Eric Holder as the 82nd U.S. Attorney General and the first African American to hold the position. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.77abbottelementary,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,government,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-01-ernest-l-thomas-mlk-arrested-during-voting-rights-march--52601437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52601437Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Selma, AL during a march to protest voter registration practices. Actor Ernest L. Thomas narrates.91bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,civilrights,exerciseyourright,mlk,peacefuldemonstration,standup,votingrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-27-gospel-legend-mahalia-jackson--52557553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52557553Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:10:01 +0000CEP#OTD in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away at the age of 60.69blackhistory,civilrights,gospelmusic,mlk,soulstirring,worldrenownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-20-general-colin-powell-s-historic-achievement--52480495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52480495Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD in 2001, General Colin Powell was sworn in as the 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the first African American to hold that position.65blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,jointchiefs,presidentbush,washington,whitehousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-19-publisher-john-h-johnson--52480485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52480485Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:03 +0000CEPJohn H. Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, was born in Arkansas City, AR in 1918.87blackhistory,chicago,entrepreneurs,jetcenterfold,johnsonpublishingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-06-singer-kathy-sledge--52338356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52338356Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:01 +0000CEP#OTD Singer Kathy Sledge, of the group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA. Happy 64th birthday to her!78blackhistory,chic,music,nilerodgers,wearefamilyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-05-nypd-commissioner-benjamin-ward--52338341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52338341Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Benjamin Ward was sworn in as the 34th New York City Police Commissioner in 198481blackhistory,nypd,officer,topbrassfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-04-trailblazing-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--52338330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52338330Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Charlotte E. Ray, the country's first black female attorney, passed away in 1911 at age 60.91blackfirsts,blackhistory,lawschool,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-03-the-arsenio-hall-show--52338322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52338322Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The late night talk show The Arsenio Hall Show premiered in 1989.87blackhistory,comedy,dogpound,latenite,woofwooffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-22-bowlegged-lou-artist-james-a-porter--52234258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52234258Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEPOn this day in 1905, art historian James A. Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou narrates.86africanamericanart,arthistory,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-21-singer-carla-thomas--52234221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52234221Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEPHappy 80th birthday to singer Carla Thomas! The "Queen of Memphis Soul" was born on this day in Memphis, TN.100blackhistory,rufusthomas,southernsoul,staxrecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-20-dreamgirls-premiered-on-broadway--52234207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52234207Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:02:46 +0000CEPOn this day in 1981, the musical "Dreamgirls" made its debut on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre.72blackhistory,divas,jenniferholliday,lorettadevine,sherylleeralph,spotlight,stageplayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-16-the-colored-methodist-episcopal-church--52181457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52181457Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in Jackson, Tennessee.80amechurch,blackhistory,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-15-educator-septima-clark--52181412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52181412Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, dubbed the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.98blackhistory,civilrightsmovement,drkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-14-cappriccieo-scates-remembering-the-elmira-express--52181317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52181317Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy, was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania.68athlete,blackhistory,nfl,orangemen,phenom,sports,syracusefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-18-soprano-singer-madame-selika--51894908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51894908Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Soprano singer Marie Selika Williams became the first black artist to perform at the White House.85blackfirsts,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-17-happy-founders-day-omega-psi-phi--51894888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51894888Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:01 +0000CEP#OTD Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University.71blackhistory,greeklife,hbcu,nphc,pledge,qdawgfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-16-sinqua-walls-record-label-owner-dick-griffey--51894874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51894874Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Record executive Dick Griffey, founder of SOLAR Records, was born in Nashville, TN. Actor Sinqua Walls narrates.53americansoul,blackhistory,jamandlewis,klymaxx,lakeside,leonsylvers,midnightstar,music,shalamar,soultrain,thedeele,thewhispersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-15-the-origin-of-voorhees-university--51894856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51894856Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees University, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.77blackhistory,hbcu,highereducation,voorheescollegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-14-the-washington-society-of-colored-dentists--51884197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51884197Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:26:11 +0000CEP#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.87blackhistory,dds,health,hygiene,smile,teethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-11-the-civil-rights-memorial--51808854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808854Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial, a granite fountain inscribed with the names of 41 martyrs of the movement, was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama.57blackhistory,emmetttill,mlkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-10-associate-press-secretary-andrew-hatcher--51808830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808830Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Andrew Hatcher was appointed associate press secretary under President John F. Kennedy making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.61blackhistory,communications,pressbadgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-09-howard-university-medical-school--51808749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808749Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The first classes began at Howard University's newly established Medical Department with eight students and five faculty members.82blackhistory,blackphysicians,hu,md,medschoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-08-songstress-minnie-riperton--51808709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808709Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist and four octave vocalist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, IL. Happy Heavenly Birthday!54blackhistory,lovinyou,music,soprano,whistlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-07-tamara-tunie-r-i-p-smokin-joe--51808686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808686Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:19:43 +0000CEP#OTD The boxing world mourned the loss of heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.77blackhistory,boxer,heavyweightchamp,phillysown,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-04-caryn-ward-basketball-pioneer-bob-douglas--51760111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51760111Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Bob Douglas, regarded as the "father of black professional basketball," was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the British West Indies. Actress Caryn Ward narrates.87blackhistory,coach,hoops,newyorkrens,nyrens,owner,visionaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-03-cappriccieo-scates-broadcaster-hal-jackson--51760093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51760093Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame radio broadcaster Hal Jackson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.72blackhistory,dj,pioneer,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-02-nicci-gilbert-origin-of-mlk-day--51760048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51760048Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating a federal holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.62blackhistory,civilrights,drking,mlkholiday,weshallovercomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-01-journalist-nancy-maynard--51746881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51746881Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:34:04 +0000CEP#OTD Publisher Nancy Maynard, one-time owner of he Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, NY.71blackbusiness,blackhistory,blacknews,entrepreneur,happybirthday,oaktownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-31-baby-love-hit-1--51736598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51736598Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:24:40 +0000CEP#OTD The song "Baby Love," the second of five consecutive number one singles by The Supremes, began a four week run atop the Billboard Hot 100.66blackhistory,detroit,dianaross,florenceballard,marywilson,motown,music,nohitsupremesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-28-abolitionist-levi-coffin--51700704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51700704Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader of the Underground Railroad, was born in New Garden, North Carolina.74blackhistory,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-27-atlanta-georgia-s-55th-mayor--51700687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51700687Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.67atl,blackhistory,democrat,politics,staceyabramsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-26-happy-birthday-bootsy-collins--51689830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51689830Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist and musician Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.74bassguitar,bassist,blackhistory,funk,funkuniversity,parliamentfunkadelic,pfunk,rubberband,thejbsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-25-army-general-benjamin-o-davis-sr--51679098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51679098Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. became the first African American army general in the United States.88blackhistory,military,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-21-nicci-gilbert-musician-dizzy-gillespie--51629556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51629556Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz musician and composer Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert celebrates his life and legacy.67ballooncheeks,blackhistory,jazzmusic,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-20-the-tuskegee-airmen--51628762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51628762Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The U.S. Air Force Officer's Training School added the historical account of the Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots to their curriculum.89blackhistory,usaffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-19-african-american-women-in-the-navy--51604780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51604780Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Navy began admitting African American women to serve.91blackhistory,usnavy,wavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-18-fallout-from-the-black-power-salute--51604685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51604685Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith were suspended for raising their fists in protest atop the medal stand at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.90blackhistory,blackpower,silentprotestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-17-capital-savings-bank--51599965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51599965Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:52:04 +0000CEP#OTD Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African Americans, was founded.90blackhistory,capitalfederalsavingsbank,financialfreedom,lendingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-14-jackson-five-s-first-tv-appearance--51560203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51560203Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Jackson 5 made their first nationally broadcast television appearance on the Hollywood Palace Special.69band,blackhistory,jacksonfive,michaeljackson,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-13-tamara-tunie-nathaniel-sweetwater-clifton--51560119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51560119Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, a pioneer for African American players in the NBA, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Actress Tamara Tunie narrates.77basketball,blackhistory,halloffame,hoops,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-11-inventor-granville-t-woods--51534210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51534210Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:45:26 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Granville T. Woods, also referred to as the "Black Edison," received a patent for his telephone system apparatus that he called telegraphony.91blackhistory,science,stem,thomasedisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-10-inventor-isaac-r-johnson--51521059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51521059Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:56:42 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Isaac R. Johnson received a patent for his improvement on the bicycle frame.79blackhistory,invention,science,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-07-poet-amiri-baraka--51461234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51461234Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Poet and author Amiri Baraka, a staunch advocate of black liberation and Pan-Africanism, was born in Newark, New Jersey.80blackhistory,blackpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-06-civil-rights-activist-fannie-lou-hamer--51461192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51461192Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, co-founder of the Freedom Democratic Party, was born in Montgomery County, MS.84blackhistory,democrat,equality,fightforjustice,freedomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-05-politician-yvonne-brathwaite-burke--51461119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51461119Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American female to represent the west coast in Congress, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Today we celebrate her on her 90th birthday!94blackfirsts,blackhistory,politics,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-04-the-new-orleans-tribune--51461069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51461069Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The New Orleans Tribune became the first black daily newspaper in the United States.78blackhistory,blacknews,nola,printingpress,publicationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-03-bethune-cookman-university--51449810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51449810Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:01:51 +0000CEP#OTD Educator Mary McLeod Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, now known as Bethune-Cookman University.88blackhistory,daytona,education,foundersday,hbcufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-30-james-meredith-made-history-at-ole-miss--51392924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51392924Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Activist James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi.76blackhistory,integration,jimcrow,segregationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-29-basketball-player-chuck-cooper--51392687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51392687Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Chuck Cooper, the first African American to be drafted by an NBA team, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.51athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-28-reagan-gomez-remembering-jazz-legend-miles-davis--51392662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51392662Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The music world lost an icon. Jazz musician Miles Davis passed away at the age of 65. Actress Reagan Gomez narrates.64blackhistory,legend,legendary,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-27-happy-heavenly-birthday-don-cornelius--51392893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51392893Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:59:54 +0000CEP#OTD Soul Train founder and longtime host, Don Cornelius, was born in Chicago, Illinois.57blackhistory,lovepeaceandsoul,scrambleboard,soultrainlinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-26-didn-t-we-almost-have-it-all-whitney-houston--51382840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51382840Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:12:23 +0000CEP#OTD Whitney Houston's "Didn't We Almost Have it All" began a two week run on top of the Billboard Hot 100 becoming her fifth consecutive number one single.39ballad,blackhistory,iwannadancewithsomebody,lovesong,randallcunningham,whitneyhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-23-happy-heavenly-birthday-ray-charles--51329007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51329007Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Legendary singer and songwriter Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. The multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist would have been 92 today.76blackhistory,georgiaonmymind,musician,pianofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-22-emancipation-proclamation-announcement--51328926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51328926Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD President Abraham Lincoln announced that the Emancipation Proclamation would take effect on January 1, 1863.73blackhistory,civilwar,freedom,slavery,union,unitedstatesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-21-atllas-remembering-track-star-florence-griffith-joyner--51328865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51328865Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The world mourned the loss of Olympic gold medalist and global fashionista Florence Griffith-Joyner. Arizona philanthropist Lloyd Hopkins celebrates her life and legacy.66athlete,blackhistory,flojo,goldmedals,ripflojo,sports,sprint,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-20-boycott-organized-at-bethel-a-m-e-church--51315573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51315573Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD A group of free black men in Philadelphia gathered and organized a boycott of products made by slaves. This gathering is considered to be the first meeting of the Colored Conventions Movement.70blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-19-iota-phi-theta-fraternity--51306890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51306890Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:09:47 +0000CEP#OTD Iota Phi Theta Fraternity was founded on the campus of Morgan State.85blackhistory,foundersday,greeklife,hbcufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-16-author-and-motivational-speaker-debbye-turner-bell--51237988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237988Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Debbye Turner, now known as an author and motivational speaker, was thrust into the national spotlight by being crowned Miss America, the third African American to hold the title.79beautyqueen,blackhistory,missarkansas,pageantryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-15-juaquin-hawkins-16th-street-baptist-church-bombing--51237948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237948Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD A bomb exploded near the basement of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama killing four little girls and injuring many others. Basketball player and author Juaquin Hawkins narrates.67blackhistory,deepsouth,kkk,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-14-shondrella-avery-opera-singer-leontyne-price--51237822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237822Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Opera singer Leontyne Price received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon B. Johnson. Actress Shondrella Avery narrates.70blackhistory,highhonor,metopera,nea,themetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-13-rest-in-peace-2pac--51237775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51237775Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist and actor Tupac Shakur died in a Las Vegas, Nevada hospital. Today we remember his life and legacy on the 26th anniversary of his passing.70blackhistory,californialove,deathrow,keepyaheadup,music,westcoastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-12-r-b-singer-barry-white--51232630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51232630Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:49:41 +0000CEP#OTD R&B singer Barry White was born in Galveston, Texas.78blackhistory,crooner,happybirthday,music,practicewhatyoupreach,randb,soulfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-09-poet-sonia-sanchez--51168489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51168489Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Today we celebrate her life and work on her 88th birthday.80art,blackarts,blackhistory,harlem,poetry,professorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-08-singer-dorothy-dandridge--51168419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51168419Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The entertainment world lost singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge. Today we celebrate her career and legacy.77blackhistory,carmenjones,oscarnominatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-07-painter-jacob-lawrence--51168278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51168278Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Painter Jacob Lawrence, known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance, was born in Atlantic City, NJ.68art,blackhistory,cubism,dynamiccubismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-06-olympic-champion-rafer-johnson--51157417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51157417Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:25:54 +0000CEP#OTD Track and field champion Rafer Johnson won gold in the decathlon at the 1960 Olympic Games.75blackhistory,decathlete,goldmedal,sports,summerolympics,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-02-judge-joseph-w-hatchett--51111972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51111972Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Judge Joseph W. Hatchett was sworn in as the first black justice on Florida's Supreme Court.71blackfirsts,blackhistory,law,legalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-01-olympian-george-poage--51100501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51100501Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Track and field athlete George Poage won two bronze medals becoming the first African American to medal in an Olympic Games.84blackhistory,footrace,summerolympics,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-31-bank-founder-william-hudgins--51086933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51086933Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Pioneering bank founder William Hudgins, the first president of Freedom National Bank, passed away at the age of 100.76blackhistory,blackowned,jackierobinsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-30-rodney-perry-space-trailblazer-guion-bluford--51073594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51073594Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Astronaut Guion Bluford launched aboard his first mission for NASA becoming the first African American in space. Comedian Rodney Perry narrates.94blackhistory,challenger,galaxy,outerspace,spaceexploration,spaceshuttlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-29-happy-heavenly-birthday-michael-jackson--51070510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51070510Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:26:57 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the King of Pop on what would be his 64th birthday. Happy heavenly birthday, Michael Jackson!65blackhistory,moonwalk,music,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-26-artist-hale-woodruff--51023817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51023817Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Artist and professor Hale Woodruff, known for his Amistad murals, was born in Cairo, Illinois.78arthistory,atlantauniversity,blackhistory,painter,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-25-the-national-association-of-colored-graduate-nurses--51023630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51023630Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, an organization devoted to breaking the color barrier in the nursing profession, was founded by Martha Minerva Franklin.91blackhistory,equality,medicine,nurses,rnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-24-physician-john-v-degrasse--51012139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51012139Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Physician John V. DeGrasse, the first African American to be formally educated as a doctor in the U.S., was admitted to the Massachusetts Medical Society.44blackhistory,blackphysicians,bowdoin,doctors,medicinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-23-camp-logan-riot--51003334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51003334Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:21:41 +0000CEP#OTD The Camp Logan riot, carried out by soldiers from the 24th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, occurred in Houston, TX.85blackhistory,blacksoldiers,military,mutiny,racerelations,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-22-blues-singer-john-lee-hooker--50992500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50992500Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:23:02 +0000CEP#OTD Blues singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker was born in Tutwiler, MS.79blackhistory,bluesbrothers,boomboom,deltablues,guitar,musician,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-19-retired-marine-corps-major-general-charles-bolden--50926510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50926510Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General Charles Bolden, a former astronaut who served as the first African American administrator of NASA, was born in Columbia, South Carolina.86blackfirsts,blackhistory,outerspace,spaceexploration,spaceshuttle,usmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-17-activist-marcus-garvey--50926413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50926413Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Political activist Marcus Garvey, a proponent of black nationalism, was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica.81blackhistory,blackpride,uniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-16-happy-birthday-angela-bassett--50926372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50926372Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:28:52 +0000CEP#OTD Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett was born in New York, NY. Today we celebrate her on her 64th birthday.72911onfox,bigscreen,blackhistory,oscarnom,tinaturnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-15-endless-love--50916425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50916425Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:53:22 +0000CEP#OTD The song "Endless Love," a duet by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, began a nine week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.71blackhistory,endlesslovefilm,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-12-arif-s-kinchen-pioneer-ophelia-devore--50871137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50871137Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Ophelia DeVore, a pioneer in the modeling industry, was born in Edgefield, South Carolina. Actor Arif S. Kinchen narrates.66blackhistory,charmschool,supermodelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-11-flex-alexander-j-rosamond-johnson--50870984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50870984Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Activist and composer, J. Rosamond Johnson, known for composing the hymn "Lift Every Voice And Sing," was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Actor Flex Alexander narrates.67blackhistory,blacknationalanthem,bobcole,jamesweldonjohnson,naacpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-10-happy-72nd-birthday-patti-austin--50870909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50870909Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Patti Austin was born in Harlem, NY. We celebrate her today on her 72nd birthday.78babycometome,blackhistory,happybirthday,jamesingram,randb,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-09-super-bowl-champion-doug-williams--50858938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50858938Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Doug Williams, the first black starting quarterback in the NFL to win a Super Bowl, was born in Zachary, Louisiana.55athlete,blackhistory,football,sports,superbowlmvp,washingtonredskinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-08-inventor-richard-spikes--50854411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50854411Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:42:43 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Richard Spikes received a patent for a horizontally swinging barber's chair.58barber,blackhistory,invention,science,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-05-theologian-james-cone--50766133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50766133Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Theologian James Cone, known as the founder of black liberation theology, was born in Fordyce, Arkansas.78author,blackhistory,ideology,liberate,professorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-04-the-keenen-ivory-wayans-show--50766086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50766086Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The late night talk show, The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, premiered in syndication.85blackhistory,ivoryway,latenite,wayansbrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-03-happy-birthday-spinderella--50766042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50766042Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Pioneering DJ Spinderella was born in Brooklyn, NY. Today we celebrate her on her 51st birthday.62blackhistory,hiphop,mixing,music,onesandtwos,saltnpepa,scratching,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-02-angell-conwell-charles-r-drew-medical-school--50766007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50766007Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The Charles R. Drew Post Graduate Medical School, now known as the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, was established in Los Angeles, CA. Actress Angell Conwell narrates.42blackhistory,healthcare,medicalfield,medicine,wattsriotsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-01-taj-george-trailblazing-nurse-mary-eliza-mahoney--50765658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50765658Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first African American licensed nurse in the United States. Recording artist Taj George narrates.53blackfirsts,blackhistory,healthcare,medicalfield,nursingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-29-reagan-gomez-bethel-ame-church--50733158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50733158Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Philadelphia's Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church led by Richard Allen, now known as Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, was dedicated. Actress Reagan Gomez narrates.59blackhistory,holyspirit,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-28-the-14th-amendment--50733119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50733119Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified into the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship and its privileges to all people born or naturalized into the United States.57blackhistory,lawoftheland,pathtofreedom,rights,theconstitution,uscitizenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-27-chicago-race-riots--50722294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50722294Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday marks the first day of a major racial conflict in the city of Chicago, part of the infamous Red Summer, that lasted for several days.68blackhistory,chicagoillinois,chicagoraceriots,racialinjustice,redsummerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-26-stephen-bishop-singer-darlene-love--50711418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50711418Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Singer Darlene Love, ranked among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Actor Stephen Bishop narrates.69backgroundsinger,blackhistory,music,spotlight,twentyfeetfromstardomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-25-celebrating-the-buffalo-soldiers--50652921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50652921Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Buffalo Soldier Monument was dedicated by General Colin L. Powell in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.67blackhistory,cavalry,civilwar,infantry,unionarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-22-rodney-perry-trailblazing-judge-jane-bolin--50652845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50652845Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Jane Bolin was appointed judge of the Domestic Relations Court in NYC making her the first African American female judge in the United States. Comedian Rodney Perry narrates.52allrise,blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,courtoflaw,yalelawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-21-national-association-of-colored-women-s-clubs--50652754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50652754Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD A merger between three established women's organizations formed to create the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.55blackhistory,blackwomen,francesharper,harriettubman,idabwells,independentwomen,marychurchterrellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-20-damien-sneed-scholar-ron-walters--50653715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50653715Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:57:32 +0000CEP#OTD Scholar and civil rights activist Ron Walters was born in Wichita, Kansas. Musician Damien Sneed celebrates his life and legacy.94activism,blackhistory,education,harvardfellow,scholarlyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-19-michael-beach-magician-richard-potter--50643065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50643065Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:35:18 +0000CEP#OTD Illusionist Richard Potter, one of the country's first well known magicians, was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Actor Michael Beach narrates.95blackhistory,celebrity,magic,ventriloquistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-18-tony-borowiak-hall-of-fame-football-player-jim-parker--50607884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50607884Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:16:22 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of Fame football player Jim Parker passed away at the age of 71. Recording artist Tony Borowiak from the group All-4-One celebrates his career and legacy.61athlete,baltimorecolts,blackhistory,nfl,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-15-johnny-gill-earl-graves-high-honor--50540731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540731Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Black Enterprise founder Earl Graves, Sr. was awarded a Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor awarded for outstanding achievement by an African American. Recording artist Johnny Gill narrates.83blackhistory,businessman,entrepreneur,publisherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-08-miguel-nunez-jr-bandleader-billy-eckstine--50464271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464271Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:01 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz singer and bandleader Billy Eckstine was born in Pittsburgh, PA. Actor Miguel A. Nuñez narrates.68bebop,blackhistory,music,swing,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-07-cece-peniston-prince-s-first-1-single--50464250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464250Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Prince scored his first number one pop single with When Doves Cry from the album Purple Rain. Recording artist Cece Peniston narrates.45blackhistory,music,rockandroll,tafkap,theartist,thepurpleonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-06-denise-boutte-happy-heavenly-birthday-phyllis-hyman--50464214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464214Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Phyllis Hyman was born in Philadelphia, PA. Actress Denise Boutte celebrates the songstress on what would have been her 73rd birthday.56blackhistory,happybirthday,phillysoul,randb,soul,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-05-damien-sneed-hall-of-fame-left-fielder-rickey-henderson--50464141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464141Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Oakland A's left fielder Rickey Henderson hit lead off home runs in a double header versus the Cleveland Indians. Musician Damien Sneed narrates.84baseball,blackhistory,hof,leadoffking,mlb,oaklandathletics,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-04-delious-kennedy-happy-heavenly-birthday-bill-withers--50453788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50453788Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Bill Withers was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia. Today we celebrate him on what would have been his 84th birthday. Singer Delious Kennedy narrates.76aintnosunshine,blackhistory,justthetwoofus,leanonme,lovelyday,randb,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-01-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-ben-taylor--50373603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50373603Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Ben Taylor, hall of fame Negro League Baseball player and manager, was born in Anderson, South Carolina.75athlete,blackhistory,hof,negroleagues,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-30-remembering-lena-horne--50373416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50373416Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday, Lena Horne! Today we remember her talent and activism.87activist,actress,blackhistory,cottonclub,dancer,harlem,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-29-johnny-gill-high-jumper-charles-dumas--50373273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50373273Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Track and field standout Charles Dumas set a world record and became the first person to clear 7 feet in the high jump. Recording artist Johnny Gill narrates.68athlete,blackhistory,olympictrials,recordholder,sports,summerolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-28-logan-browning-nyc-s-first-black-police-officer--50373081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50373081Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Samuel J. Battle became the first African American officer hired by New York City's police department. Actress Logan Browning narrates.81blackfirsts,blackhistory,nyc,nypd,risingtheranksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-27-aaron-d-spears-politician-patricia-roberts-harris--50372892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50372892Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Patricia Roberts Harris, the first female African American Ambassador, was named chairperson of the Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee. Actor Aaron D. Spears narrates.91blackhistory,jimmycarter,politics,presidentcarterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-24-educator-mary-mcleod-bethune--50260223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50260223Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune joined the staff of National Youth Administration under president Franklin D. Roosevelt.40activism,blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,education,humanitarianismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-23-david-roughin-olympic-champion-wilma-rudolph--50260016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50260016Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Track and field star Wilma Rudolph, once considered the fastest woman in the world, was born in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee. Recording artist David Roughin narrates.60athlete,blackhistory,olympicgames,sports,summerolympics,trackstar,worldrecordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-22-kyle-erby-boxer-ezzard-charles--50259983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50259983Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Ezzard Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott to become the National Boxing Association heavyweight champion. Comedian Kyle Erby narrates.39athlete,blackhistory,boxing,heavyweightchamp,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-21-corey-williams-representative-joseph-h-rainey--50259919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50259919Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Joseph H. Rainey, the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in Georgetown, South Carolina. Sports commentator Corey Williams narrates.33blackfirsts,blackhistory,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-20-jamie-jones-pioneering-librarian-charlemae-hill-rollins--50259852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50259852Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Pioneering librarian and advocate of African American literature, Charlemae Hill Rollins was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones narrates.84all4one,blackhistory,books,chicagolibrary,cpl,readingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-17-linda-clifford-happy-birthday-venus-williams--50220446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50220446Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Tennis phenom Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, CA. Recording artist Linda Clifford celebrates her on her 42nd birthday!83athlete,blackhistory,serenawilliams,sports,usatennis,wimbledonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-16-newark-nj-mayor-kenneth-gibson--50220411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50220411Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Democratic politician Kenneth Gibson was elected the 36th mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to lead the city.67blackhistory,election,government,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-15-brian-white-activist-vernon-jordan-jr--50208729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50208729Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Lawyer and activist Vernon E. Jordan was appointed executive director of the National Urban League. Actor Brian White shines a spotlight on his legacy.83activism,blackhistory,entrepreneur,nulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-13-justice-thurgood-marshall--50180609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50180609Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Thurgood Marshall was nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Lyndon B. Johnson, making him the first African American justice to serve on the high court.64attorney,blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,lawmakers,scotus,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-10-deborah-cox-actress-hattie-mcdaniel--50095351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50095351Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Wichita, KS. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.64blackhistory,gonewiththewind,movies,oscars,silverscreenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-09-holmes-vs-norton--50095264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50095264Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton in a 15 round bout to become the WBC Heavyweight champion.58athlete,blackhistory,boxing,heavyweightchamp,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-08-kenya-baseball-player-satchel-paige--50095226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50095226Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The baseball world mourned the loss of hall of fame pitcher and Negro League legend, Satchel Paige. Recording artists Kenya narrates.63athlete,blackhistory,mlb,negroleagues,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-07-thomas-q-jones-actress-gail-fisher--50094776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50094776Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Actress Gail Fisher won an Emmy for her role in the television series Mannix making her the first black female to take home the statue. Actor Thomas Q. Jones narrates.63blackfirsts,blackhistory,emmyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-06-aviation-trailblazer-frank-e-petersen--50081786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50081786Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:13:40 +0000CEP#OTD Lieutenant General Frank Petersen, the first African American Marine Corps aviator and general, enlisted in the United States Navy as a seaman apprentice.92blackfirsts,blackhistory,fighterpilot,usmc,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-03-david-roughin-outfielder-darryl-strawberry--50003662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50003662Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Outfielder Darryl Strawberry was selected as the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. Recording artist David Roughin narrates.47athlete,blackhistory,mlb,nymets,sports,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-01-isabella-baumfree-became-sojourner-truth--50003518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50003518Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Activist Sojourner Truth began her journey of activism by changing her name from Isabella Baumfree.103aintiawoman,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-31-preacher-anthony-burns--50003414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50003414Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Anthony Burns, who was captured under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and subsequently freed by abolitionists, was born in Stafford County, Virginia.59blackhistory,captivity,confederacy,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-30-poet-countee-cullen--49995787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49995787Mon, 30 May 2022 09:26:07 +0000CEP#OTD Harlem Renaissance poet Countee Cullen was born.79blackhistory,poetry,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-27-martha-wash-happy-86th-birthday-louis-gossett-jr--49896789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896789Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Louis Gossett, Jr! Recording artist Martha Wash celebrates the Academy Award winning actor on his 86th birthday!77blackhistory,legendaryactor,oscarwinnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-26-deniece-williams-scored-a-1-hit--49896733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896733Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Singer Deniece Williams had the number one song in the country with "Let's Hear It For The Boy."54billboard,blackhistory,footloose,garyindiana,hot100,popchartfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-25-entertainer-bill-bojangles-robinson--49896647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896647Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Tap dance pioneer Bojangles was born in Richmond, Virginia.60blackhistory,nationaltapdanceday,twinkletoesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-24-coleman-young-66th-mayor-of-detroit-mi--49896581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896581Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Coleman Young, the 66th mayor of Detroit, MI and the first African American to hold the position, was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama73blackhistory,motorcity,motown,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-23-remembering-moms-mabley--49896517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896517Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Comedian Jackie "Moms" Mabley died of heart failure at the age of 81.82actress,blackhistory,comedy,pioneer,standupcomedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-20-the-u-s-navy-welcomed-african-americans--49826336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49826336Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Navy permitted new African American enlistees to serve in non-servant roles.80blackhistory,blacksailors,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-19-blanche-kelso-bruce--49826303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49826303Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Former U.S. Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce was appointed registrar of the U.S. Treasury by President James Garfield.82blackhistory,currency,moneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-18-rhode-island-restrictions-on-slavery--49826284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49826284Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The state of Rhode Island passed the first law in North America that put restrictions on slavery.62blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-17-jeffrey-anderson-gunter-cool-papa-bell--49826236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49826236Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame baseball player James "Cool Papa" Bell was born in Starkville, MS. Actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter narrates.65athlete,blackhistory,centerfielder,hof,mlb,negroleagues,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-16-congressman-john-conyers--49810422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49810422Mon, 16 May 2022 07:14:24 +0000CEPCongressman John Conyers, a 52 year member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in Highland Park, MI.77blackhistory,government,lawmakers,politics,ushousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-13-mayor-sharon-sayles-belton--49752353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49752353Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Sharon Sayles Belton, the first female and first African American mayor of Minneapolis, was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.88blackfirsts,blackhistory,politics,twincitiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-12-toothpick-sam-s-no-hitter--49752220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49752220Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Chicago Cubs pitcher "Toothpick" Sam Jones threw a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the first African American to achieve the feat.85athlete,baseball,blackfirsts,blackhistory,sports,strikeoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-11-the-maria-baldwin-house--49752145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49752145Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Maria Baldwin Home, longtime residence of the first African American female school principal in the Northeast, was designated a National Historic Landmark.80blackhistory,education,webduboisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-10-apollo-s-walk-of-fame--49738640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49738640Tue, 10 May 2022 09:16:43 +0000CEP#OTD The Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY installed a Walk of Fame to honor the legends who have graced the Apollo stage.69amateurnight,blackhistory,hwof,icons,showtimeattheapollofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-09-uss-rodney-m-davis--49721422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49721422Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD The U.S. Navy commissioned warship USS Rodney M. Davis named for the Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism in the Vietnam War.77armedforces,blackhistory,usmc,usmilitary,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-05-the-chicago-defender--49619202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49619202Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Black owned newspaper The Chicago Defender began as a weekly publication.81blackhistory,blacknewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-04-ted-lange-provident-hospital-and-training-school--49619039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49619039Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Provident Hospital and Training School, the first black owned hospital in the United States, opened in Chicago, IL.78blackhistory,danielhalewiliams,doctors,medicine,nursesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-03-diddy-s-hollywood-honor--49618900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49618900Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Rapper and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.64badboy,blackhistory,hiphop,music,seanjohnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-02-educator-nannie-helen-burroughs--49618748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49618748Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Educator and civil rights activist Nannie Helen Burroughs was born in Orange, VA.78blackhistory,empowerment,feminist,girlpower,womensrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-29-happy-birthday-duke-ellington--49544080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49544080Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz composer and legendary band leader Duke Ellington was born in Washington, DC.78blackhistory,cottonclub,harlemrenaissance,music,nyc,orchestrafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-27-maggie-l-walker-the-first-female-bank-president--49543795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49543795Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Maggie L. Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in Richmond, VA making her the first female bank president in the nation.79blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,boss,fdic,moneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-26-sheryl-lee-ralph-inventor-sarah-boone--49543775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49543775Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Sarah Boone received a patent for her improvements to the ironing board. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.76abbottelementary,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,homemaker,ironfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-25-howard-hewett-chuck-cooper-makes-history--49543746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49543746Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:41:47 +0000CEP#OTD Basketball player Chuck Cooper became the first African American to be drafted by an NBA team. Recording artist Howard Hewett narrates.671950,athlete,bball,blackfirsts,blackhistory,hoops,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-22-joe-frazier-retained-his-heavyweight-crown--49487298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49487298Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Joe Frazier knocked out opponent Dave Zyglewicz in the first round to retain his share of the world heavyweight title.58blackhistory,boxing,lefthook,smokinjoe,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-21-remembering-nina-simone--49487261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49487261Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Singer and songwriter Nina Simone passed away at the age of 70.94activist,blackhistory,julliard,tobeyounggiftedandblackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-20-george-faison-won-best-choreographer--49487045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49487045Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Dancer George Faison won a Tony Award for Best Choreographer for his work on "The Wiz." He was the first African American to win a Tony in that category.75alvinailey,blackfirsts,blackhistory,choreography,dancing,easeondownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-19-cornell-university-protest--49475864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49475864Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:57:02 +0000CEP#OTD Members of the Afro American Society staged a protest on the Ivy League campus of Cornell University.74activism,blackhistory,change,takeoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-18-dave-hollister-etta-james-hollywood-honor--49464527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49464527Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:52:25 +0000CEP#OTD Grammy Award winning singer Etta James received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recording artist Dave Hollister narrates.68atlast,blackhistory,blackstreet,contralto,hwof,music,vocalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-14-pioneering-coast-guardsman-joseph-jenkins--49420066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49420066Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Coast guardsman Joseph Jenkins became the first recognized African American officer in the United States Coast Guard.82armedforces,blackhistory,usaf,uscg,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-13-happy-birthday-al-green--49420002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49420002Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:42:24 +0000CEPHappy 76th birthday, Al Green! The Grammy award winning soul singer was born #OTD in Forrest City, AR.104blackhistory,letsstaytogether,randb,revalgreen,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-12-jockey-jimmy-winkfield--49408688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49408688Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:39:58 +0000CEP#OTD Thoroughbred jockey Jimmy Winkfield, the last African American to ride a winner in the Kentucky Derby, was born in Chilesburg, KY.104blackhistory,horseracing,kyderby,stables,thederby,trackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-11-remembering-actor-roscoe-lee-browne--49395198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49395198Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:28:35 +0000CEP#OTD Emmy award winning actor Roscoe Lee Browne passed away at the age of 84.93blackhistory,dignity,emmys,shakespeare,thespianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-08-louis-vs-musto--49335942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49335942Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title with a TKO in round nine against Tony Musto.72athlete,blackhistory,boxing,brownbomber,bumofthemonth,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-07-celebrating-lady-day--49335914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49335914Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Singer Billie Holiday was born Philadelphia, PA.83blackhistory,jazz,ladysingstheblues,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-06-dred-scott-s-fight-for-freedom--49335804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49335804Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Dred Scott and his wife, Harriet, filed separate lawsuits for their freedom in a St. Louis Circuit Court. The case was eventually brought before the U.S. Supreme Court.87blackhistory,equality,landmark,scotus,slavery,uscitizenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-05-writer-chandler-owen--49324546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49324546Tue, 05 Apr 2022 06:54:18 +0000CEP#OTD Writer and activist Chandler Owen, co-founder of the magazine, The Messenger, with A. Philip Randolph, was born in Warrenton, NC.103blackhistory,politics,socialist,speechwriterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-04-nzinga-stewart-remembering-dr-king--49311271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49311271Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:22:22 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Director Nzinga Stewart pays tribute.84assassination,baptist,blackhistory,leader,reverend,sclcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-01-humanitarian-mother-hale--49263428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49263428Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Clara Hale, known affectionately as Mother Hale, founder of the Hale House Center, a home for unwanted children, was born in Elizabeth City, NC.79blackhistory,orphanagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-31-honoring-mr-cub-ernie-banks--49263394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49263394Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:21:05 +0000CEP#OTD A statue honoring baseball player Ernie Banks was unveiled outside of Wrigley Field.73blackhistory,chicago,chicagocubs,cubs,halloffame,negroleagues,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-30-novelist-nella-larsen--49249047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49249047Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:35:22 +0000CEP#OTD Novelist Nella Larsen, a writer during the Harlem Renaissance, passed away at the age of 72.91author,blackhistory,books,literaturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-29-tiffany-boone-high-honor-for-the-tuskegee-airmen--49233766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49233766Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:28:47 +0000CEP#OTD The Tuskegee Airmen were awarded a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress. Actress Tiffany Boone narrates.70blackhistory,fighterpilots,redtails,uscongress,worldwariifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-28-sheryl-lee-ralph-sculptor-ed-wilson--49222526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49222526Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:20:01 +0000CEP#OTD Award winning sculptor Ed Wilson was born in Baltimore, MD. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.86abbottelementary,art,blackhistory,structurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-25-the-scottsboro-boys--49163829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49163829Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The Scottsboro Boys, nine African American teenagers, were falsely accused of raping two white women on board a train near Scottsboro, Alabama.106blackhistory,deepsouth,jimcrow,miscarriageofjusticefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-24-academy-award-winning-actress-halle-berry--49163730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49163730Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Twenty years ago, Halle Berry won an Academy Award for Best Actress becoming the first African American to win in that category.57blackhistory,monstersball,oscars,theacademy,theoscarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-23-an-honor-for-the-mailman--49163264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49163264Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:45:29 +0000CEP#OTD A bronze statue honoring hall of fame basketball player Karl Malone was unveiled at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.91blackhistory,hof,hoops,nba,sports,themailman,utahjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-22-tyrone-dubose-employee-of-the-century--49144863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49144863Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Arthur Winston, a Los Angeles Metro employee for over 76 years best known for being named the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee of the Century, was born in rural Oklahoma. Radio personality Tyrone DuBose narrates.67blackhistory,congressionalhonor,mta,prideinyourworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-18-happy-birthday-irene-cara--49075735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49075735Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Oscar and Grammy Award winning singer and actress Irene Cara was born in Bronx, NY.85academyaward,blackhistory,fame,flashdance,whatafeelingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-17-melvin-bray-educator-william-stuart-nelson--49075677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49075677Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Educator William Stuart Nelson became president of Dillard University, the institution's first black leader. Author Melvin Bray narrates.91blackhistory,college,collegelife,education,hbcu,higherlearning,nolafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-16-hall-of-fame-coach-c-vivian-stringer--49075533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49075533Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, the first coach to take three different schools to the Final Four, was born in Edenborn, PA.85blackhistory,cheyneystate,hof,marchmadness,ncaa,ncaatournament,olympicgold,rutgersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-15-malik-yoba-author-harriet-e-wilson--49065312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49065312Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:01:24 +0000CEP#OTD Author Harriet E. Wilson, the first African American to have a novel published in the U.S., was born in Milford, New Hampshire. Actor Malik Yoba narrates.65blackhistory,henrylouisgates,literarydiscovery,literature,novelist,ournig,reading,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-14-dewanda-wise-happy-birthday-quincy-jones--49053925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49053925Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:39:50 +0000CEPHappy 89th birthday, Quincy Jones! The legendary producer was born #OTD in Chicago, IL. Actress DeWanda Wise celebrates him.83blackhistory,icon,legend,michaeljackson,musicproducer,thriller,trailblazer,wearetheworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-11-playwright-vinnette-carroll--49031874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49031874Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:06:58 +0000CEP#OTD Playwright Vinnette Carroll, the first African American female to direct on Broadway, was born in New York, NY.97blackfirsts,blackhistory,director,stageplay,tonynominationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-10-money-b-georgia-georgia--49014129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49014129Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:46:54 +0000CEP#OTD The film Georgia, Georgia was released making Maya Angelou the first black female screenwriter to have a film produced. Recording artist Money B narrates.62blackfilm,blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,drangelou,phenomenalwoman,poet,poetryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-09-rest-in-peace-notorious-b-i-g--48987909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48987909Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD It's the 25th anniversary of a giant loss in hip hop. The Notorious B.I.G. was killed in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 24.91badboy,biggiesmalls,blackhistory,lifeafterdeath,music,readytodie,ripbiggie,stoptheviolencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-08-surgeon-alexander-thomas-augusta--48987842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48987842Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Surgeon Alexander Thomas Augusta, the first black professor of medicine in the U.S., was born in Norfolk, VA.77armyvet,blackhistory,civilwar,freedmanshospital,howarduniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-07-opera-singer-denyce-graves--48976845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48976845Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:49:04 +0000CEP#OTD Mezzo-soprano singer Denyce Graves was born in Washington, DC.87blackhistory,carmen,music,operasinger,themetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-04-prolific-inventor-garrett-a-morgan--48931566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48931566Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Garrett A. Morgan, prolific inventor of the three position traffic signal, was born in Paris, Kentucky.79blackhistory,invention,science,stem,stoplightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-03-dyana-williams-inventor-thomas-l-jennings--48931522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48931522Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Thomas L. Jennings became the first African American to receive a patent. Tune in to hear more about his groundbreaking invention. Radio personality Dyana Williams narrates.69blackhistory,ingenuity,patentpending,sciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-02-ambassador-jerome-h-holland--48918569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48918569Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Diplomat and the ninth president of Hampton University, Jerome H. Holland, became the first African American elected to the board of directors of the New York Stock Exchange.84ambassador,blackhistory,education,nyse,politics,swedenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-01-howard-hewett-happy-95th-birthday-harry-belafonte--48905465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48905465Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we celebrate legendary actor and singer Harry Belafonte on his 95th birthday. Born on this day in Harlem, NY. Recording artist Howard Hewett narrates.88blackhistory,calypso,entertainers,film,icon,legend,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-28-king-of-pop-s-historic-grammy-night--48853095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48853095Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Michael Jackson had a record night at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards with eight wins, a record that still stands.67blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,grammys,kingofpop,moonwalk,music,santana,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-25-nation-of-islam-lost-a-leader--48853046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48853046Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam for four decades, passed away at the age of 77.83blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,malcolmx,mecca,noi,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-24-the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill--48852992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48852992Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:39:22 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Lauryn Hill won five Grammy Awards for her debut album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."77blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,freshsound,grammys,hiphop,music,randb,thefugees,thescorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-23-recording-artist-melvin-franklin--48839625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48839625Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:19:54 +0000CEP#OTD We lost recording artist Melvin Franklin, bass singer for The Temptations, at the age of 52. Community leader Lloyd Hopkins narrates.82blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,davidruffin,detroit,doowop,motown,music,singinggroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-22-vanessa-bell-calloway-happy-birthday-dr-j--48825500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48825500Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame forward Julius Erving, one of the 50 Greatest Players In NBA History, was born in Roosevelt, New York. Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway celebrates Dr. J.7376ers,aba,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,highflyer,hoops,hoopshall,philadelphia,sixers,slamdunk,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-21-dave-hollister-politician-barbara-jordan--48814288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48814288Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:49:29 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Barbara Jordan, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973-1979, was born in Houston, TX. Recording artist Dave Hollister narrates.66blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,congress,lawmaker,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-18-writer-audre-lorde--48766285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48766285Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Activist and writer Audre Lorde, a self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” was born in Harlem, NY.83blackhistorymonthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-17-vivian-green-activist-huey-p-newton--48766241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48766241Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:05:17 +0000CEP#OTD Activist Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party For Self-Defense, was born in Monroe, Louisiana. Recording artist Vivian Green narrates.76blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,blackpower,byanymeans,militant,oaklandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-16-charles-michael-davis-entrepreneur-alonzo-herndon--48750662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48750662Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD The home of prominent Atlanta businessman Alonzo Herndon was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Actor Charles Michael Davis narrates.62atl,barbershop,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,blackmillionaire,propertyowner,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-15-remembering-singer-nat-king-cole--48737291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48737291Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:17:03 +0000CEP#OTD We remember singer Nat King Cole who succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 45.89blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,gonetoosoon,nataliecole,tvhost,unforgettablefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-14-joe-morton-music-teacher-mary-cardwell-dawson--48721976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48721976Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:40:23 +0000CEP#OTD Music teacher Mary Cardwell Dawson, founder of the National Negro Opera Company, was born in Madison, North Carolina. Actor Joe Morton narrates.79blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,educator,newenglandconservatory,operasingerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-11-hill-harper-nelson-mandela-was-freed--48666586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48666586Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD South Africa's Nelson Mandela was released from prison after serving 27 years. Actor Hill Harper narrates.60blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,freemandela,politics,southafricafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-10-galestian-educator-joseph-charles-price--48666557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48666557Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Scholar and educator Dr. Joseph Charles Price, founder and first president of Livingstone College, was born in Elizabeth City, NC. Producer and DJ Galestian narrates.69blackcollege,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,education,hbcu,oratorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-09-howard-hewett-astronaut-bernard-harris--48653851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48653851Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:05:52 +0000CEP#OTD Astronaut Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a space walk. Recording artist Howard Hewett celebrates this achievement.75blackfirsts,blackhistory,infinity,lackhistorymonth,nasa,outerspace,spaceshuttlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-08-gary-anthony-williams-world-champion-figure-skater-debi-thomas--48639088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48639088Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:39:33 +0000CEP#OTD Figure skater Debi Thomas won the ladies' singles title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the first African American to do so. Actor Gary Anthony Williams narrates.75blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,figureskating,winterolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-07-russell-simmons-negro-history-week--48622765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48622765Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:09:36 +0000CEP#OTD We mark the anniversary of the inaugural celebration of what we know as Black History Month. Negro History Week was founded by Carter G. Woodson 96 years ago. Entrepreneur Russell Simmons narrates.68bhm,blackhistory,historianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-04-wyclef-jean-sojourner-truth-commemorative-stamp--48567218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48567218Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp in honor of abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth. Recording artist Wyclef Jean narrates.93aintiawoman,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,womenslibfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-03-montell-jordan-journalist-p-l-prattis--48567178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48567178Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Journalist P.L. Prattis became the first African American news correspondent admitted to the press galleries of the U.S. Congress. Pastor and recording artist Montell Jordan narrates.70blackfirsts,blackhistory,blacknews,chicagodefender,pittsburghcourier,ussenatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-02-golfer-pete-brown--48553458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48553458Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:27:42 +0000CEP#OTD Golfer Pete Brown, the first African American to win a PGA Tour event, was born in Port Gibson, Mississippi.67athlete,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,fairway,golf,golfclub,iron,putt,sports,tee,victory,wacointernationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-01-the-woolworth-sit-in--48534826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48534826Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:45:00 +0000CEP#OTD Four students from North Carolina A&T sat at a Woolworth's lunch counter to protest the whites-only policy. This sit-in sparked a movement in protest of segregation around the country. Chicago public school teacher Kimiko Cowley-Pettis narrates.68blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,equality,ncatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-31-boxer-jersey-joe-walcott--48518845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48518845Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:04:02 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame boxer Jersey Joe Walcott was born in Merchantville, New Jersey91athlete,blackhistory,boxing,hof,sports,squareincircle,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-28-we-are-the-world--48464465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48464465Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The charity single "We Are The World" was recorded by supergroup USA For Africa to aid in famine relief on the continent.80benefit,blackhistory,ensemble,healtheworld,lionelrichie,michaeljackson,musicheals,quincyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-27-cartoonist-e-simms-campbell--48464428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48464428Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:53:58 +0000CEP#OTD Cartoonist E. Simms Campbell, the first African American to have his illustrations syndicated nationally, passed away at the age of 65.97blackfirsts,blackhistory,comics,esquirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-25-entrepreneur-sheila-crump-johnson--48433990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48433990Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:38:12 +0000CEP#OTD Entrepreneur Sheila Crump Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, was born in McKeesport, PA.87bet,billionairesclub,blackbusiness,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,bobjohnson,girlpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-24-remembering-flo-hyman--48421552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48421552Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:55:17 +0000CEP#OTD Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman collapsed during a game in Japan and passed away at the age of 31.91athlete,blackhistory,healthcare,silvermedal,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-21-education-chief-rod-paige--48341808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341808Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Rod Paige was confirmed as the nation's 7th U.S. Secretary of Education and the first African American to hold the position.81blackfirsts,blackhistory,higherlearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-20-hall-of-famer-josh-gibson--48341745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341745Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Catcher Josh Gibson, the second Negro League player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, died of a stroke at the young age of 35.100athlete,blackhistory,mlb,negroleaguebaseball,negroleagues,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-19-publisher-john-h-johnson--48341721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341721Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Publisher John H. Johnson, founder of Johnson Publishing Company and creator of Ebony and Jet magazines, was born in Arkansas City, AR.87blackhistory,blacknews,chicago,entrepreneurfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-18-the-jeffersons--48341677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341677Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The television sitcom The Jeffersons, a spin-off of the popular All In The Family, premiered on CBS.80blackhistory,georgejefferson,groundbreaking,normanlear,tvsitcomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-17-astronaut-ronald-mcnair--48330649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48330649Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:26:45 +0000CEP#OTD Physicist Ronald McNair was selected to be a NASA astronaut. He was one of the seven crew members to perish in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.83blackhistory,outespace,rocket,spacewalkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-14-a-student-led-sit-in--48289419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48289419Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Students at the University of Minnesota, representing the Afro American Action Committee, staged a sit-in at the main administration building on campus.55blackhistory,collegecampus,protest,raiseyourvoice,umfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-13-desegregation-at-ut--48278191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48278191Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:05:38 +0000CEP#OTD Gene Mitchell Gray became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Tennessee.72blackhistory,collegelife,education,higherlearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-12-crime-novelist-walter-mosley--48229814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48229814Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Playwright and best selling novelist Walter Mosley was born in Los Angeles, CA. Happy 70th birthday!79blackhistory,easyrawlins,literaturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-11-happy-birthday-mary-j-blige--48229758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48229758Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEPHappy 51st Birthday, Mary J. Blige! The queen of hip-hop/soul was born #OTD in Bronx, NY.77blackhistory,mjb,music,nomoredrama,randbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-10-a-totally-krossed-out-birthday--48229694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48229694Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Chris Smith, aka Daddy Mac, one half of the rap duo Kris Kross, was born in Atlanta, GA.74blackhistory,hiphop,jermainedupri,jump,music,ripmacdaddyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-07-james-weldon-johnson-s-historical-collection--48158595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48158595Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The James Weldon Johnson Collection of American Negro Arts and Letters, established by photographer Carl Van Vechten, opened on the campus of Yale University.62art,blackhistory,culturalsignificance,music,poetry,preservefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-06-singer-kathy-sledge--48158491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48158491Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Kathy Sledge, the youngest member of the family singing group Sister Sledge, was born in Philadelphia, PA.77blackhistory,music,nilerodgers,rnb,singers,wearefamilyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-05-caryn-ward-pioneering-dancer-and-choreographer-alvin-ailey--48144900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48144900Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Pioneering dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey was born in Rogers, Texas. Today we celebrate his life and legacy. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.82art,blackhistory,dance,groundbreaker,pioneer,thearts,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-04-celebrating-the-nation-s-first-african-american-female-attorney--48144881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48144881Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The nation's first African American female attorney, Charlotte E. Ray, passed away at the age of 60. Today we honor her life and groundbreaking achievements.91blackfirsts,blackhistory,court,esq,lawpractice,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-03-the-arsenio-hall-show--48144808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48144808Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The original incarnation of the syndicated late night talk show "The Arsenio Hall Show" premiered and ran for 1,400+ episodes over six seasons.87blackhistory,comedy,dogpound,groundbreaking,latenite,thepossefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-28-dane-kunkel-harriet-tubman-s-final-rescue--48082048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48082048Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:56:03 +0000CEP#OTD Abolitionist Harriet Tubman arrived in Auburn, NY after what was her final rescue mission.56blackhistory,conductor,freedom,mosesofherpeople,undergroundrailroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-27-the-first-african-american-flight-attendant--48068857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48068857Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:41:51 +0000CEP#OTD Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American flight attendant in the country, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Today we celebrate a true pioneer on her 90th birthday.74airplane,blackhistory,friendlyskies,mohawkairlines,pioneer,skyisthelimitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-24-united-order-of-true-reformers--48020884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48020884Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD William Washington Browne founded a chapter of the Grand Fountain of the United Order For True Reformers, a fraternal society for African Americans, in Richmond, VA.75blackbusiness,blackhistory,blackowned,frat,fratbrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-23-healy-hall-gets-landmark-status--48020766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48020766Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Healy Hall on the campus of Georgetown University, named for the school's 29th president Patrick Francis Healy, was declared a National Historic Landmark.83blackhistory,gubulldogs,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-22-bowlegged-lou-art-historian-james-amos-porter--48020745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48020745Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:50:06 +0000CEP#OTD Art historian James Amos Porter was born in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Bowlegged Lou from the group Full Force narrates.86arthistory,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-21-nicci-gilbert-duke-ellington-s-high-honor--48007709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48007709Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:45:07 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz legend Duke Ellington was awarded a Spingarn Medal. He was the 45th recipient of the NAACP's highest honor. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.69achievement,acknowledgement,blackhistory,naacp,trophyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-20-the-40th-anniversary-of-dreamgirls--47991937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47991937Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:01:22 +0000CEPForty years ago, the Broadway musical Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The original cast starred Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday.72blackhistory,musicaltheatre,production,stagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-17-musician-grover-washington-jr--47955965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47955965Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Saxophonist and smooth jazz pioneer Grover Washington, Jr. passed away at the age of 56. Today we celebrate his life and legacy.95blackhistory,elevatormusic,jazzmusic,saxophonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-16-the-colored-methodist-episcopal-church--47943073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47943073Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:36:55 +0000CEP#OTD The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church was formed by a group of ministers in Jackson, TN.80blackhistory,congregation,fellowship,pastors,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-15-civil-rights-leader-septima-clark--47928568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47928568Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:42:47 +0000CEPEducator and civil rights activist Septima Clark, sometimes referred to as the "Mother of the Movement," passed away at the age of 89.98blackhistory,equality,humanrights,justiceforall,votingrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-14-singer-dinah-washington--47914719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47914719Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:15:29 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Dinah Washington passed away at the young age of 39.88blackhistory,gonetoosoon,jazz,rockhall,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-13-boxer-archie-moore--47899294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47899294Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:12:22 +0000CEPBoxer Archie Moore, hall of fame light heavyweight champion who held the title for nine years, was born in Benoit, Mississippi.83athlete,blackhistory,boxing,fight,knockout,sparring,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-10-the-loss-of-a-comedy-legend--47831291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47831291Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The world lost a comedic genius. Comedy legend Richard Pryor died at the age of 65.91actor,blackhistory,funny,haha,standupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-09-rodney-perry-hall-of-fame-defensive-end-deacon-jones--47831215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47831215Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame defensive end Deacon Jones was born in Eatonville, Florida. Comedian Rodney Perry celebrates the 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year.67athlete,blackhistory,defense,football,probowl,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-08-brad-smith-happy-birthday-sammy-davis-jr--47831085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47831085Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Legendary entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. was born in New York City. Retired NFL wide receiver Brad Smith narrates.76actor,blackhistory,dancer,lasvegas,performer,ratpack,singer,tapdancer,vaudevillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-07-caryn-ward-ross-the-36th-treasurer-of-the-united-states--47817021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47817021Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:46:57 +0000CEP#OTD Azie Taylor Morton, the 36th Treasurer of the United States and the first and only African American to hold the position, passed away at the age of 67. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.74blackfirsts,blackhistory,currency,hustontillotson,jimmycarter,money,usdollar,ustreasuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-06-the-thirteenth-amendment--47801781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47801781Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:40:33 +0000CEP#OTD The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified officially ending slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.40blackhistory,equality,freedomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-03-hearns-v-benitez--47763885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47763885Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Thomas "Hitman" Hearns defeated Wilfred Benitez in a majority decision to become the WBC super welterweight champion.76athlete,blackhistory,boxing,sports,thechamp,tommyhitmanhearnsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-02-mtv-premiered-michael-jackson-s-thriller--47733490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47733490Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Michael Jackson's short film "Thriller" made its world premiere on MTV.77blackhistory,halloween,kingofpop,mjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-01-singer-lou-rawls--47733142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47733142Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:33:39 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist and philanthropist Lou Rawls was born in Chicago, Illinois.92amindisaterriblethingtowaste,blackhistory,naturalman,paradeofstars,telethon,uncf,youllneverfindfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-29-obie-award-for-trouble-in-mind--47698050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47698050Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Playwright Alice Childress became the first African American woman to win an Obie Award, for best original Off Broadway production, for her play "Trouble In Mind."85blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-26-happy-birthday-tina-turner--47631500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47631500Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEPHappy 82nd birthday, Tina Turner! The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, TN.65blackhistory,hof,ikeandtina,music,rockhall,rockonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-25-the-green-eyed-bandit--47631417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47631417Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Rapper and producer Erick Sermon of EPMD was born in Bay Shore, NY. Happy birthday and Happy Thanksgiving!83blackhistory,hiphop,music,rapfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-24-steven-russell-harts-jim-brown-s-single-game-rushing-record--47631298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47631298Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Rookie running back Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns set an NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 237 versus the Los Angeles Rams. Recording artist Steven Russell Harts narrates.78athlete,blackhistory,football,hof,recordbreaking,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-23-inventor-andrew-jackson-beard--47616710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47616710Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:17:41 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Andrew Jackson Beard received a patent for his jenny coupler, an automatic device that safely secured railroad cars.91blackhistory,invention,science,stem,thinkoutsidetheboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-22-the-first-black-pba-champion--47595906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47595906Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:54:38 +0000CEP#OTD George Branham III became the first black champion in the Professional Bowlers Association with his victory at the Brunswick Memorial World Open.52blackfirsts,blackhistory,bowling,pba,tenpinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-19-lance-reddick-ma-state-representative-george-lewis-ruffin--47513538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47513538Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD George Lewis Ruffin, a Massachusetts State Representative and the first African American to graduate from Harvard Law School, passed away at the age of 51. Actor Lance Reddick narrates.54attorney,blackfirsts,blackhistory,bosch,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-18-happy-birthday-warren-moon--47535173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47535173Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:07:04 +0000CEP#OTD Warren Moon, the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was born in Los Angeles, CA.74athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,cfl,enshrined,greycup,hof,houstonoilers,nfl,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-17-omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc--47513443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47513443Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:04 +0000CEPHappy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi! The fraternity was founded #OTD on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.71atomicdog,blackcollege,blackhistory,hbcu,nphc,qdawgsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-16-actress-lisa-bonet--47499764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47499764Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:51:15 +0000CEP#OTD Happy birthday, Lisa Bonet! The Cosby Show actress was born #OTD in San Francisco, CA.87blackhistory,denisehuxtable,huxtable,jasonmomoa,zoekravitzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-15-denmark-industrial-school--47480175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47480175Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:41:44 +0000CEP#OTD Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees College, opened in Denmark, South Carolina.77blackcollege,blackhistory,collegelife,hbcu,higherlearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-12-happy-birthday-tevin-campbell--47402068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47402068Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:08 +0000CEPHappy 45th birthday to singer Tevin Campbell! The R&B star was born #OTD in Waxahachie, Texas.79billboard,blackhistory,canwetalk,childstar,imready,music,quincyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-11-inventor-george-carruthers--47402018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47402018Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Scientist and inventor Dr. George Carruthers received a patent for a device used to detect electromagnetic radiation at short wave lengths.86apollo13,blackhistory,invent,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-10-andrew-hatcher-s-trailblazing-achievement--47401945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47401945Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:19 +0000CEP#OTD Andrew Hatcher was named Associate Press Secretary becoming the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office.61blackfirsts,blackhistory,johnfkennedy,onehundredblackmenofamericafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-09-the-little-rock-nine-received-a-high-honor--47387429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47387429Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:34:12 +0000CEP#OTD The Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to integrate Little Rock's Central High School, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Basketball player Juaquin Hawkins narrates.54arkansas,blackhistory,courage,desegregation,education,equality,integration,trailblazersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-08-happy-birthday-minnie-riperton--47369564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47369564Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:15:38 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist Minnie Riperton was born in Chicago, Illinois.66blackhistory,fiveoctaves,hbd,lovinyou,music,songbird,songstressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-05-politician-walter-e-washington--47269050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47269050Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Walter E. Washington was elected mayor of Washington, DC becoming the first African American to lead the nation's capital and the city's first elected mayor of the 20th century.87blackhistory,disctrictofcolumbia,government,politics,wdcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-04-caryn-ward-ross-basketball-coach-and-owner-bob-douglas--47268842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47268842Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD New York Renaissance founder Bob Douglas, often referred to as the "father of black professional basketball," was born in Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis. Actress Caryn Ward Ross narrates.86blackhistory,hoopdreams,hoops,nyrens,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-03-cappriccieo-scates-radio-personality-hal-jackson--47268677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47268677Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Hal Jackson, a true trailblazer for African Americans in radio broadcasting, was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Music executive Cappriccieo Scates narrates.72blackhistory,howard,hu,nabj,sportsannouncerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-02-nicci-gilbert-mlk-day-legislation--47268596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47268596Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:11:48 +0000CEP#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation marking the third Monday in January as a national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.62blackexcellence,blackhistory,holidays,mlkdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-01-journalism-pioneer-nancy-maynard--47252140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47252140Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:44:27 +0000CEP#OTD Publisher and entrepreneur Nancy Maynard, a ten year co-owner of the Oakland Tribune, was born in Harlem, New York.70blackhistory,blacknews,journalism,newspaperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-29-alexander-v-holmes-county-board-of-education--47192572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47192572Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The Supreme Court ordered the immediate desegregation of schools in the state of Mississippi as part of the ruling in the case Alexander v. Holmes County Board of Education.82blackhistory,educate,integrate,schooldistrictfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-28-abolitionist-levi-coffin--47192474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47192474Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Abolitionist Levi Coffin, an active leader in the Underground Railroad in his region, was born in Guilford County, North Carolina.74activist,blackhistory,freedom,humanitarian,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-27-atlanta-s-55th-mayor-andrew-young--47175155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47175155Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.66ambassador,atl,blackhistory,politics,unitednationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-26-happy-birthday-bootsy-collins--47158377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47158377Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:59 +0000CEPHappy 70th birthday, Bootsy Collins! The legendary bassist was born #OTD in Cincinnati, OH.73bassplayer,blackhistory,funk,georgeclinton,mothershipconnection,music,parliamentfunkadelic,rubberband,thejbsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-25-brigadier-general-benjamin-o-davis-sr--47137808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47137808Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:02:46 +0000CEP#OTD Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was promoted to brigadier general becoming the first African American general officer in the regular army and the U.S. armed forces.88blackfirsts,blackhistory,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-22-north-carolina-mutual-insurance-company--47056696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47056696Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, the first African American owned insurance company, was founded in Durham, North Carolina.84blackbusiness,blackfirsts,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-21-nicci-gilbert-trumpeter-dizzy-gillespie--47056637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47056637Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz musician and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Recording artist Nicci Gilbert narrates.67ballooncheeks,band,blackhistory,jazzmusic,singer,trumperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-20-recognition-for-the-tuskegee-airmen--47039516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47039516Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Air Force Officers Training School added the historical account of the Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots to their curriculum.88blackhistory,redtails,trailblazersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-19-waves-opened-to-african-american-women--47039375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47039375Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Navy began admitting African American women to serve via the WAVES program (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), more than two years after the program was created.91blackhistory,integration,worldwarii,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-18-punishment-for-olympic-protest--47024175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47024175Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:03:17 +0000CEP#OTD Sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith were suspended by the United States Olympic Committee for their silent protest on the medal stand at the games in Mexico City.90athlete,blackhistory,blackpower,blackpowersalute,sports,sprinters,trackandfield,usocfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-15-the-black-panthers--46951307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46951307Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The Black Panther Party For Self-Defense was founded 55 years ago by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in Oakland, CA.67blackhistory,blackpower,equality,justice,powertothepeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-14-the-jackson-five-s-first-national-television-appearance--46951159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46951159Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD The Jackson 5 made their first national television appearance performing "I Want You Back" on The Hollywood Palace.69billboard,blackhistory,charttoppers,j5,jacksonfive,motown,music,varietyshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-13-happy-birthday-pastor-shirley-caesar--46951056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46951056Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:05:43 +0000CEPHappy 83rd birthday to gospel legend Shirley Caesar, born #OTD in Durham, North Carolina.75blackhistory,gospelmusic,hymns,nonsecular,pastor,recordingartist,roots,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-12-anthropologist-w-montague-cobb--46934259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46934259Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:44:50 +0000CEP#OTD Anthropologist W. Montague Cobb, the first African American Ph.D. in anthropology, was born in Washington, D.C.85blackfirsts,blackhistory,howarduniversity,hu,physicianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-11-granville-t-woods-patented-telegraphony--46917121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46917121Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:44:43 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Granville T. Woods patented a telephone system apparatus which he called Telegraphony.91blackedison,blackhistory,invention,telephonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-08-hip-hop-calls-for-peace--46840924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46840924Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD Rap group Run DMC called for a day of peace to quell gang violence in Los Angeles.77blackhistory,peacemakers,streetviolence,wereallinthesamegangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-07-taj-george-and-the-nobel-prize-goes-to--46840724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46840724Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:08 +0000CEP#OTD Author Toni Morrison, known for her novels "The Bluest Eye" and "Beloved" among others, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.56blackhistory,fiction,novelist,oprahsbookclubfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-06-activist-fannie-lou-hamer--46840596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46840596Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Activist Fannie Lou Hamer, a staunch advocate for voting and women's rights, was born in Montgomery County, Mississippi.84activism,blackhistory,communityorganizer,equality,happybirthday,righttovotefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-05-california-s-first-elected-african-american-congresswoman--46825232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46825232Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:19:52 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American woman elected to Congress from the state of California, was born in Los Angeles.94blackfirsts,blackhistory,happybirthday,laca,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-04-the-new-orleans-tribune--46810432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46810432Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:23:10 +0000CEP#OTD The New Orleans Tribune became the first daily African American newspaper in the country.78blackhistory,blacknews,extraextra,periodicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-01-the-jerry-rescue--46767867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46767867Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD The Jerry Rescue, the public rescue of William "Jerry" Henry after he was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals under the Fugitive Slave Act, occurred in Syracuse, New York.75blackhistory,equality,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-30-james-meredith-desegregated-ole-miss--46761804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46761804Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:25:12 +0000CEP#OTD James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi76blackhistory,desegregation,equality,higherlearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-29-wgpr-went-live--46719659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46719659Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEPWGPR-TV, the country's first African American owned and operated television station, made it's debut out of Detroit, Michigan.84blackhistory,blackmedia,blacktv,buyblack,media,motownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-28-koko-taylor-queen-of-the-blues--46719587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46719587Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:03:27 +0000CEPBlues singer Koko Taylor, sometimes referred to as the "Queen of the Blues," was born in Shelby County, TN.98blackhistory,bluesbrothers,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-27-happy-heavenly-birthday-don-cornelius--46702521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46702521Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:54:57 +0000CEP#OTD Television host Don Cornelius, the man responsible for the iconic series Soul Train, was born in Chicago, Illinois.57americansoul,blackhistory,blackmusic,danceshow,lovepeaceandsoulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-24-congresswoman-cardiss-h-collins--46611689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46611689Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD Illinois congresswoman Cardiss Collins, a twenty plus year member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was born in St. Louis, Missouri.46blackhistory,government,houseofreps,ruleoflaw,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-23-happy-heavenly-birthday-ray-charles--46611572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46611572Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday, Ray Charles! Today we celebrate the music legend on what would be his 91st birthday.76blackhistory,georgiaonmymind,piano,soul,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-22-announcement-of-the-emancipation-proclamation--46611463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46611463Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:06 +0000CEP#OTD The Emancipation Proclamation, a presidential proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln that changed the legal status under federal law of over three million African Americans from enslaved to free, was announced.73abelincoln,blackhistory,executiveorder,freedom,honestabe,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-21-the-passing-of-a-track-legend-rip-flo-jo--46611357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46611357Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith-Joyner died unexpectedly at the age of 38.66athlete,blackhistory,fashionista,race,sports,sprinter,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-20-the-cosby-show--46598635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46598635Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:29:37 +0000CEP#OTD The groundbreaking television series "The Cosby Show" premiered on NBC.55billcosby,blackhistory,classictv,comedy,sitcom,thehuxtablesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-17-vanessa-williams-historic-achievement--46527052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46527052Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America, the first African American to hold the title.91beautypageant,blackhistory,competition,pageantqueenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-16-tv-personality-debbye-turner--46526955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46526955Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Miss Missouri Debbye Turner was crowned Miss America, the third African American to hold the title.79beautypageant,blackhistory,pageantqueen,tvhostfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-15-muhammad-ali-vs-leon-spinks-ii--46526872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46526872Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:06:00 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Muhammad Ali beat Leon Spinks to become the first person to win the World Heavyweight Championship on three separate occasions.75athlete,blackhistory,boxing,floatlikeabutterfly,sports,thegoat,thegreatestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-14-shondrella-avery-opera-singer-leontyne-price--46510323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46510323Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:02:22 +0000CEP#OTD Opera singer Leontyne Price received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Lyndon B. Johnson. Actress Shondrella Avery narrates.129aida,blackhistory,musical,operatic,sopranofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-13-rest-in-peace-2pac--46494767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46494767Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:25 +0000CEPWe remember the life and legacy of recording artist and actor Tupac Shakur on the 25th anniversary of his death.70blackhistory,deathrow,gangsterrap,rip2pac,westcoastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-10-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air--46408125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46408125Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD The television sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" premiered on NBC.71blackhistory,comedy,tvsitcom,willsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-09-poet-sonia-sanchez--46408058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46408058Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez, a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement, was born in Birmingham, Alabama.80activism,blackhistory,poetryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-08-remembering-dorothy-dandridge--46407840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46407840Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD Actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge, the first African American to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, passed away at the age of 42.77blackhistory,carmenjones,dancer,entertainer,triplethreatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-07-painter-jacob-lawrence--46407629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46407629Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:20:23 +0000CEP#OTD Painter Jacob Lawrence was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey.68art,blackhistory,culture,paintingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-06-rafer-johnson-finished-first-in-the-decathlon--46395244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46395244Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:31:24 +0000CEP#OTD Olympic athlete Rafer Johnson won a gold medal in the decathlon.75blackhistory,decathlete,sports,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-03-network-executive-johnathan-rodgers--46342045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46342045Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Johnathan Rodgers was named president of the CBS Television Stations division becoming, at the time, the highest ranking African American in network television.75blackfirsts,blackhistory,development,networkexec,tvshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-02-eddide-george-artist-romare-bearden--46341949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46341949Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:15:42 +0000CEP#OTD Artist, author and songwriter Romare Bearden was born in Charlotte, NC. Pro Bowl running back Eddie George narrates.46art,artistic,baseball,blackhistory,visualartsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-01-george-poage-made-history-at-the-olympics--46306688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46306688Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD George Poage became the first African American athlete to win a medal at the Olympic games, winning two bronze medals in track and field.84athletes,blackhistory,hurdler,hurdles,sports,summerolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-31-a-griffey-father-and-son-feat--46306603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46306603Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:20 +0000CEP#OTD Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. became the first father and son pair to play in a game for the same Major League Baseball team.75athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-30-rosa-parks-was-robbed-at-gunpoint--46293446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46293446Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:24:19 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights leader Rosa Parks was the victim of an armed robbery at her Detroit, Michigan home.74blackhistory,burglaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-27-remembering-scholar-w-e-b-du-bois--46226870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46226870Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Scholar W.E.B Du Bois, a founding member of the NAACP, passed away at the age of 95.79atlantauniversity,blackhistory,history,niagaramovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-26-artist-hale-woodruff--46226821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46226821Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Artist Hale Woodruff was born in Cairo, Illinois. Today we celebrate his life and legacy.78art,blackhistory,murals,painterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-25-reagan-gomez-twenty-years-without-aaliyah--46226713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46226713Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD A plane crash claimed the life of R&B star Aaliyah. Actress Reagan Gomez celebrates her life and legacy.71babygirl,blackhistory,gonetoosoon,music,princess,randb,songstressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-24-jerry-rice-retired-as-a-niner--46213747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46213747Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:31:49 +0000CEP#OTD The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiverJerry Rice to a one day contract, one year after his departure from the game, so that he could officially retire as a Niner.80athlete,bayarea,blackhistory,ceremony,football,halloffame,nfl,sf49ers,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-23-houston-riot-of-1917--46199395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46199395Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:25:04 +0000CEP#OTD The Houston Riot of 1917, also known as the Camp Logan Mutiny, occurred involving over one hundred soldiers from the 24th Infantry, a unit of the Buffalo Soldiers.85blackhistory,equality,racerelationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-20-national-negro-bowling-association--46150860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46150860Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD The National Negro Bowling Association was formed in Detroit, Michigan.91blackbowlers,blackhistory,bowlingleague,tenpinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-19-charles-bolden-nasa-s-1st-black-administrator--46150722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46150722Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Charles Bolden, the first African American to serve as NASA Administrator in a permanent role, was born in Columbia, South Carolina.86astronaut,blackfirsts,blackhistory,mission,outerspace,spaceshuttle,spacetravelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-18-james-meredith-graduated-from-ole-miss--46137429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46137429Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:03:48 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights activist James Meredith graduated from the University of Mississippi becoming the first African American to do so.74blackhistory,desegregation,education,higherlearning,olemiss,racialequalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-17-activist-marcus-garvey--46129960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46129960Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:52:33 +0000CEP#OTD Political activist Marcus Garvey was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica.81blackhistory,freedom,jamaican,journalist,liberiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-16-happy-birthday-angela-bassett--46111915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46111915Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:23:08 +0000CEP#OTD Actress Angela Bassett was born in New York, NY. Wishing her a wonderful 63rd birthday!72911,blackdontcrack,blackhistory,happybirthdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-13-opera-singer-caterina-jarboro--46060905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46060905Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Soprano Caterina Jarboro, the first black female singer to perform with a major opera company, passed away at the age of 88.83aida,blackfirsts,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-12-eddie-george-the-death-of-basquiat--46046337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46046337Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD The art world mourned the loss of Jean-Michel Basquiat who died tragically at the age of 27. Pro Bowl running back Eddie George reflects on his life and legacy.58artist,blackhistory,neoexpressionism,samofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-11-carl-lewis-gold-medal-achievement--46046176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46046176Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD Olympian Carl Lewis won his fourth gold medal in a single Olympic Games, tying a record set by track and field legend Jesse Owens.72athlete,blackhistory,fastestmanalive,longjump,olympics,sports,sprinter,summerolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-10-happy-71st-birthday-patti-austin--46031793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46031793Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD Grammy Award winning recording artist Patti Austin was born in Harlem, NY. We wish her a happy 71st birthday!78blackhistory,grammys,jazz,music,razzamatazz,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-09-remembering-actor-al-freeman-jr--46022080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46022080Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:57:33 +0000CEP#OTD Emmy Award winning actor Al Freeman Jr., star of stage and screen, passed away at age 78.75acting,blackfirsts,blackhistory,howarduniversity,onelifetolive,outstandingleadactor,thespianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-06-remembering-blues-pioneer-memphis-minnie--45974291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45974291Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD Memphis Minnie, a pioneer in Blues music whose career spanned three decades, passed away at the age of 76.90blackhistory,music,theblues,thesouth,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-05-emlen-tunnell-s-historic-achievement--45974200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45974200Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD NFL champion Emlen Tunnell became the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.43athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,nygiants,safety,sports,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-04-the-keenen-ivory-wayans-show--45959420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45959420Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD The syndicated late night program "The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show" made its television premiere.84allfemaleband,blackhistory,comedy,latenite,talkshow,vibefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-03-astronaut-joan-higginbotham--45944616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45944616Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate electrical engineer and former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, the third African American female to go into space, on her 57th birthday!77blackhistory,outerspace,thegreatbeyondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-02-wyclef-jean-entrepreneur-william-leidesdorff--45932460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45932460Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:32:03 +0000CEP#OTD Explorer and businessman William Leidesdorff, a prominent figure in the origin of San Francisco, launched the first steamboat to sail on the San Francisco Bay. Recording artist Wyclef Jean narrates.95bayarea,blackhistory,boating,maritime,pacific,sffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-30-arif-s-kinchen-lisa-leslie-s-historic-dunk--45866765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45866765Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Basketball star Lisa Leslie delivered the first dunk in a WNBA game. Actor Arif S. Kinchen narrates.68athlete,bball,blackhistory,hoops,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-29-angela-james-author-chester-himes--45866679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45866679Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Crime novelist Chester Himes was born in Jefferson City, Missouri. Educator Angela James narrates.83blackhistory,detectives,fiction,happybirthday,harlem,novels,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-28-lamman-rucker-silent-protest-in-nyc--45866181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45866181Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD A silent march organized by the NAACP was held down 5th Avenue in NYC to protest the East St. Louis Massacre. Actor Lamman Rucker narrates.59activists,blackhistory,equality,protesters,rallyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-27-brandon-larkins-senator-obama-s-keynote-address--45852138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45852138Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Senator Barack Obama, who would become president four years later, delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Actor Brandon Larkins narrates.51blackhistory,change,dnc,hope,presidentobama,yeswecanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-26-stephen-bishop-singer-darlene-love--45842483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45842483Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:12:37 +0000CEP#OTD Singer Darlene Love, proclaimed by Rolling Stone as "one of the greatest singers of all time, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Actor Stephen Bishop narrates.69backupsinger,blackhistory,music,sing,twentyfeetfromstardom,voicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-23-tiger-woods-emotional-open-championship-win--45793798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45793798Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Tiger Woods won the 135th Open, his third victory at the tournament, less than three months after the death of his father.46blackhistory,britishopen,championship,england,golf,royalliverpool,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-22-delious-kennedy-happy-birthday-danny-glover--45793531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45793531Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Happy 75th birthday, Danny Glover! Recording artist Delious Kennedy from the group All-4-One celebrates the esteemed actor and humanitarian.76blackhistory,humanitarianism,lethalweapon,thecolorpurplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-21-wyclef-jean-mathematician-charles-reason--45783448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45783448Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:10:43 +0000CEP#OTD Mathematician Charles Reason, child prodigy and the first African American professor at a predominately white college, was born in New York City. Recording artist Wyclef Jean narrates.93blackhistory,formula,math,mathematics,mensa,numbersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-20-the-inaugural-back-power-conference--45767219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45767219Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:32:39 +0000CEP#OTD The first national Black Power Conference was held in Newark, New Jersey.52blackagenda,blackhistory,manifestofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-19-michael-beach-magician-richard-potter--45754149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45754149Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:24:34 +0000CEP#OTD Magician Richard Potter, one of the nation's most famous entertainers of his time, was born in Hopkinton, MA. Actor Michael Beach narrates.95blackhistory,magic,trick,ventriloquistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-16-brave-williams-political-activist-assata-shakur--45710718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45710718Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Political Activist Assata Shakur was born in New York, NY. Recording artist Brave Williams narrates.72activism,asylum,blackhistory,cuba,fbimostwantedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-15-johnny-gill-naacp-honored-entrepreneur-earl-graves-sr--45710604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45710604Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:39:45 +0000CEP#OTD The NAACP awarded a Spingarn Medal to Black Enterprise publisher, Earl Graves, Sr. Recording artist Johnny Gill narrates.83blackbusiness,blackhistory,highhonor,magazine,periodicalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-14-ernest-l-thomas-kwanzaa-founder-maulana-karenga--45690909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45690909Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:05:51 +0000CEPAuthor and activist Maulana Karenga, creator of the Kwanzaa holiday, celebrates his 80th birthday today. Actor Ernest L. Thomas narrates.94activism,blackhistory,happybirthday,happykwanzaa,usorganizationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-13-aaron-d-spears-celebrating-recording-artist-gerald-levert--45661695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45661695Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEPHappy Heavenly Birthday, Gerald Levert! The singer/songwriter would have been 55 today. Actor Aaron D. Spears narrates.88blackhistory,eddielevert,gonetoosoon,legacy,music,randb,recordingartist,soul,teddybearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-12-jamie-jones-actress-beah-richards--45661542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45661542Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Recording artist Jamie Jones from the group All-4-One narrates.72actor,blackhistory,happybirthdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-09-alfred-nevarez-pearl-primus-high-honor--45473080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45473080Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Dancer and choreographer Pearl Primus was awarded a National Medal of Arts by President George H. W. Bush. Recording artist Alfred Nevarez from the group All-4-One narrates.84alvinailey,blackhistory,choreography,dance,pioneerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-08-miguel-nunez-jr-band-leader-billy-eckstine--45473005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45473005Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Singer and influential band leader Billy Eckstine was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Actor Miguel A. Nuñez, Jr. narrates.68bigband,blackhistory,musician,swingerafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-07-stephen-bishop-blues-musician-pinetop-perkins--45472588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45472588Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD Blues pianist Pinetop Perkins, the oldest Grammy winner of all time (age 97), was born in Belzoni, Mississippi. Actor Stephen Bishop narrates.74blackhistory,grammyawards,music,piano,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-06-ato-essandoh-inventor-henry-sampson--45472387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45472387Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Inventor Henry Sampson was awarded a patent for his co-invention, the gamma-electric cell, a device that converts the energy generated from the radiation of high energy gamma rays into electricity. Actor Ato Essandoh narrates.73blackhistory,cellphone,engineer,science,stem,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-05-damien-sneed-rickey-henderson-s-two-leadoff-home-run-day--45472148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45472148Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:08 +0000CEP#OTD Oakland A's left fielder Rickey Henderson hit two leadoff home runs in a double header versus the Cleveland Indians. Musician Damien Sneed narrates.84baseball,blackhistory,fourbagger,longball,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-02-faith-evans-oblate-sisters-of-providence--45434584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45434584Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:19 +0000CEP#OTD The Oblate Sisters of Providence, a Roman Catholic sisterhood established by women of African descent, was founded in Baltimore, MD. Recording artist Faith Evans narrates.71blackhistory,catholicism,nuns,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-01-first-baseman-ben-taylor--45434221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45434221Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Negro League first baseman Ben Taylor was born in Anderson, SC.74baseball,blackhistory,halloffame,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-30-money-b-the-tuskegee-of-the-north--45434133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45434133Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD The Bordentown School, the most prominent boarding school for African Americans, often referred to as the "Tuskegee of the North," graduated its final class. Recording artist Money B narrates.45blackexcellence,blackhistory,educationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-29-johnny-gill-charles-dumas-record-setting-high-jump--45433989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45433989Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:19 +0000CEP#OTD High jumper Charles Dumas cleared a height of seven feet, setting a world record at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Recording artist Johnny Gill narrates.68blackfirsts,blackhistory,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-28-logan-browning-pioneering-nypd-officer-samuel-battle--45433863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45433863Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Samuel J. Battle became the first black officer in the New York Police Department. Actress Logan Browning narrates.79backtheblue,blackfirsts,blackhistory,nypd,policeofficerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-25-michael-beach-r-i-p-king-of-pop--45363810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45363810Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we remember the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, on the twelfth anniversary of his death. Actor Michael Beach narrates.86blackhistory,dance,icon,kingofpop,legend,moonwalk,music,ripmjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-24-the-end-of-resurrection-city--45363769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45363769Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:21 +0000CEP#OTD Resurrection City, a housing encampment for protestors erected on the National Mall in Washington, DC, was brought to a close.81blackhistory,corettascottking,mlk,peacefulprotests,poorpeoplescampaignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-23-kenya-frederick-douglas-patterson-s-high-honor--45363690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45363690Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:06 +0000CEP#OTD United Negro College Fund founder Frederick Douglass Patterson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan. Recording artist Kenya narrates.70achievement,blackhistory,highhonor,uncffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-22-thomas-q-jones-author-octavia-butler--45363591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45363591Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:08 +0000CEP#OTD Author Octavia Butler, the first science-fiction writer to receive a McArthur Fellowship, was born in Pasadena, CA. Actor Thomas Q. Jones narrates.70blackhistory,literature,novelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-21-corey-williams-congressman-joseph-h-rainey--45363489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45363489Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:06 +0000CEP#OTD Congressman Joseph H. Rainey, the first African American to serve in the United States House of Representatives, was born in Georgetown, SC. Basketball analyst Corey Williams narrates.33blackhistory,government,law,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-19-tom-wright-happy-juneteenth--45304429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45304429Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD Slaves in the state of Texas learned of their freedom, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Actor Tom Wright narrates.60abolish,blackhistory,giveusfree,slavery,txfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-18-scientist-dr-samuel-nabrit--45289029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45289029Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Dr. Samuel Nabrit was appointed to the United States Atomic Energy Commission making him the first African American to hold that position.78blackhistory,brownuniversity,morehouse,scholar,sciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-17-frank-wills-helped-uncover-watergate--45288907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45288907Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD Security guard Frank Wills foiled a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters that led to the uncovering of the Watergate Scandal and eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon.49blackhistory,cheaters,hero,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-16-mayor-kenneth-gibson--45288830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45288830Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Politician Kenneth Gibson was elected as the 36th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey and the first African American to hold that position.67blackfirsts,blackhistory,nj,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-15-lieutenant-henry-o-flipper--45288732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45288732Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point.54armedforces,blackfirsts,blackhistory,buffalosoldiers,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-14-edwin-hodge-baseball-pitcher-don-newcombe--45288649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45288649Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Pitcher Don Newcombe, the first African American pitcher to start a World Series game, was born in Madison, New Jersey. Actor Edwin Hodge narrates.68blackhistory,cyyoung,dodgers,happybirthday,mlb,mound,mvp,negroleagues,sports,windupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-11-da-vine-joy-randolph-langston-golf-course--45241039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45241039Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD Langston Golf Course opened in Washington, DC as a nine-hole public course. Actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph narrates.72blackgolfers,blackhistory,drivingrange,landmarkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-10-deborah-cox-actress-hattie-mcdaniel--45240882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45240882Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Wichita, Kansas. Recording artist Deborah Cox narrates.62beulah,blackhistory,gonewiththewind,oscars,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-09-holmes-vs-norton--45209434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45209434Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Larry Holmes defeated Ken Norton to become the WBC world heavyweight champion58blackhistory,boxing,eastonassassin,eastonpa,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-08-kenya-we-remember-pitcher-satchel-paige--45209254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45209254Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame baseball pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige, who had a 40-year career between the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball, passed away at the age of 75.63blackhistory,hof,mlb,negroleaguebaseball,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-07-happy-78th-birthday-nikki-giovanni--45195134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45195134Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:47:57 +0000CEP#OTD Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, TN.62activism,art,blackhistory,educator,poetry,revolutionary,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-04-activist-angela-davis-was-acquitted--45144130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45144130Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:20 +0000CEP#OTD Activist Angela Davis was acquitted of three capital felonies in connection with an armed takeover of a courtroom in Marin County, CA.77blackhistory,freeangelafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-03-happy-birthday-curtis-mayfield--45143990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45143990Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Recording artist and producer Curtis Mayfield was born in Chicago, IL.99blackhistory,blackmusicmonth,curtom,music,pusherman,soul,superflyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-02-the-99th-pursuit-squadron-made-history--45130007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45130007Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD The 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first black flying squadron, flew its first combat mission.98blackhistory,fighterpilots,redtails,tuskegeeairmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-01-activist-sojourner-truth--45117618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45117618Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:45:04 +0000CEP#OTD Activist Sojourner Truth began devoting her life to women's rights and the abolition of slavery102aintiawoman,blackhistory,freedom,oratorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-31-happy-birthday-anthony-burns--45104969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45104969Mon, 31 May 2021 06:31:41 +0000CEP#OTD Anthony Burns, an escaped slave whose capture under the Fugitive Slave Act led to protests in Boston, was born in Stafford County, VA59blackhistory,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-28-willie-mays-first-major-league-baseball-hit--45057729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45057729Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:06 +0000CEP#OTD Willie Mays tallied his first career hit in Major League Baseball, a home run, three days after his debut with the New York Giants46baseball,blackhistory,mlb,sayheykid,sfgiantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-27-doris-miller-s-naval-commendation--45057607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45057607Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD Doris Miller was awarded a Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was the first African American to receive that honor.59blackfirsts,blackhistory,doriemiller,hero,usnavy,valorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-26-althea-gibson-won-the-french-championships--45040862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45040862Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Tennis player Althea Gibson became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title with her victory at the French Championships68blackfirsts,blackhistory,claycourt,frenchopen,racket,rolardgarrosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-25-performer-bill-bojangles-robinson--45016635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45016635Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was born in Richmond, Virginia60actor,blackhistory,dancer,happybirthday,singer,tapdancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-24-fugitive-slave-anthony-burns-arrested--44997769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44997769Mon, 24 May 2021 07:32:23 +0000CEP#OTD Anthony Burns, an escaped slave from Virginia, was arrested by U.S.Marshals under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.101blackhistory,bondage,boston,equality,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-21-jazz-pianist-fats-waller--44919773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44919773Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEP#OTD Jazz pianist Fats Waller, widely known for his compositions Ain't Misbehavin' and Honeysuckle Rose, was born in New York, NY.79blackhistory,composer,happybirthday,musicianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-20-u-s-navy-expanded-roles-for-african-americans--44919560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44919560Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Navy expanded the roles for African American enlistees permitting them to serve in non-servant roles80armedforces,blackhistory,usmilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-19-blanche-kelso-bruce--44904370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44904370Wed, 19 May 2021 05:55:51 +0000CEP#OTD Blanche Kelso Bruce was appointed Register of the United States Treasury78blackhistory,senator,ussenate,ustreasuryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-18-president-nixon-vs-the-congressional-black-caucus--44865208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44865208Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD President Richard Nixon rejected recommendations presented to him by the newly named Congressional Black Caucus.91betteramerica,blackhistory,cbc,governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-17-jeffrey-anderson-gunter-cool-papa-bell--44865009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44865009Mon, 17 May 2021 05:55:53 +0000CEP#OTD Hall of fame baseball player James "Cool Papa" Bell was born in Starkville, MS65backhistory,centerfielder,happybirthday,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-14-kevin-ross-arthur-ashe-chosen-for-davis-cup--44782802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44782802Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:22 +0000CEP#OTD Tennis champion Arthur Ashe was chosen as the first African American to play Davis Cup for the United States58blackfirsts,blackhistory,tennismatch,wimbledonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-13-politician-sharon-sayles-belton--44782693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44782693Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:16 +0000CEPHappy 70th birthday to Sharon Sayles Belton, the first female and first African American mayor of Minneapolis, MN.88blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,government,minnesotafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-12-critic-albert-murray--44763406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44763406Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD Literary and music critic Albert Murray was born in Nokomis, AL88blackhistory,essayist,novelistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-11-composer-william-grant-still--44729629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44729629Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD William Grant Still, known as the "Dean of African American composers," was born in Woodville, MS.79blackfirsts,blackhistory,composition,harlemrenaissance,music,orchestra,symphonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-10-apollo-theater-s-walk-of-fame--44729534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44729534Mon, 10 May 2021 05:12:50 +0000CEP#OTD The Apollo Theater unveiled its Walk of Fame in front of the famed theater on 125th Street in Harlem, NY.69blackhistory,celebrate,honorees,legendary,music,showtimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-07-ss-george-washington-carver--44654171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44654171Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD The SS George Washington Carver, the second Liberty Ship named for an African American, was launched in Richmond, CA.69agriculture,blackhistory,peanut,scientist,tuskegeefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-06-latina-webb-happy-birthday-gabourey-sidibe--44654051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44654051Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEPHappy 38th birthday to Academy Award nominated actress, Gabourey Sidibe!100actor,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,hbd,leedaniels,preciousfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-05-the-chicago-defender--44618198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44618198Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD Black-owned weekly periodical, The Chicago Defender, was founded by Robert Sengstacke Abbott81blackhistory,blacknews,extraextra,publisherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-04-ted-lange-provident-hospital-and-training-school--44618088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44618088Tue, 04 May 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD Provident Hospital and Training School, the first black owned hospital in the United States, opened on the south side of Chicago. Actor/director Ted Lange narrates.78blackfirsts,blackhistory,buyblack,danielhalewilliams,medicine,nursesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-03-shelley-v-kraemer--44602071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44602071Mon, 03 May 2021 05:20:44 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Supreme Court rendered a decision in the case Shelley v Kraemer that struck down racially restrictive housing covenants.77blackhistory,homeowners,property,realestate,scotusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-30-happy-birthday-isiah-thomas--44527613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44527613Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:05 +0000CEPHappy 60th birthday to hall of fame point guard Isiah Thomas!77athlete,badboys,basketball,blackhistory,detroitpistons,nba,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-29-congressman-parren-mitchell--44527518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44527518Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD Parren Mitchell, the first African American elected to the United States Congress from Maryland, was born in Baltimore.92blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,houseofrepresentatives,morganstate,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-28-activist-helen-claytor--44527392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44527392Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:21 +0000CEP#OTD Helen Claytor was elected president of the national YWCA making her the first African American to hold that position.76activism,blackfirsts,blackhistory,service,ymca,youthorganizations,ywcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-27-the-st-luke-penny-savings-bank--44505963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44505963Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:18:51 +0000CEP#OTD Maggie L. Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank making her the first female bank president in the nation.79blackfirsts,blackhistory,piggybank,pioneer,savingsaccountfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-26-dante-brown-blues-singer-ma-rainey--44485307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44485307Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:04:24 +0000CEP#OTD Blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, GA. Actor Dante Brown narrates.73blackhistory,maraineysblackbottom,netflix,oscars,violadavisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-22-joe-frazier-defended-his-heavyweight-title--44430586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44430586Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Joe Frazier successfully defended his heavyweight title against Dave Zyglewicz in a first round knockout.58athlete,blackhistory,boxing,champion,ko,ring,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-21-tyrone-dubose-theophilus-thompson--44415272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44415272Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:02 +0000CEPTheophilus Thompson, the first documented African American chess expert recognized in the United States, was born in Frederick, MD70blackhistory,chessplayer,renownedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-20-warren-q-marr-ii--44403045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44403045Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:24:21 +0000CEP#OTD Today we remember Warren Q. Marr II, a leading advocate for the preservation of African American history and culture on the 11th anniversary of his death.94amistadresearchcenter,arc,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-19-vivian-green-cora-brown--44386711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44386711Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:55:19 +0000CEP#OTD Cora Brown, the first African American female elected to a state senate seat in the United States, was born in Bessemer, Alabama. Recording artist Vivian Green narrates.83blackfirsts,blackhistory,governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-16-washington-dc-abolished-slavery--44348643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44348643Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we celebrate DC Emancipation Day to commemorate the day the nation's capital abolished slavery, several months before the federal government followed suit.66blackhistory,equality,freedomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-15-student-non-violent-coordinating-committee--44348545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44348545Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:32:19 +0000CEP#OTD The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was organized.99blackhistory,mlk,nonviolent,shawuniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-13-alano-miller-tiger-woods-won-the-masters--44312456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44312456Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Tiger Woods won the first of his five green jackets at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Actor Alano Miller narrates.62champion,golf,themastersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-12-kwame-the-free-african-society--44299384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44299384Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:20:16 +0000CEP#OTD Richard Allen and Absalom Jones established the Free African Society, an organization that provided fellowship, a place of worship and monetary support to free Africans and their families in cases of sickness and death. Recording artist Kwamé...75blackhistory,church,mutualaidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-09-civil-rights-act-of-1866--44266065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266065Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD The Civil Rights Act of 1866, a federal law that affirmed that all citizens are equally protected by law, was enacted by the 39th United States Congress.72blackhistory,equality,legislationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-08-boxer-joe-louis-defended-his-title--44260646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44260646Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:45:46 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title with a TKO of Tony Musto.72blackhistory,boxing,brownbomber,bumofthemonthclub,ring,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-07-dyana-williams-booker-t-washington-postage-stamp--44244515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44244515Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:12:46 +0000CEP#OTD The U.S. Postal Service issued its first postage stamp honoring an African American, scholar Booker T. Washington. Radio personality Dyana Williams narrates.79americanheritageseries,blackfirsts,blackhistory,postofficefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-06-luenell-jockey-kevin-krigger--44215179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44215179Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:03:07 +0000CEP#OTD Jockey Kevin Krigger rode Goldencents to victory at the Santa Anita Derby. Comedian Luenell narrates.69blackfirsts,blackhistory,horseracing,kentuckyderbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-05-charles-michael-davis-foster-auditorium--44200048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44200048Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:10:11 +0000CEP#OTD Foster Auditorium on the campus of the University of Alabama, site of the infamous "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" incident, was declared a National Historic Landmark. Actor Charles Michael Davis narrates.67blackhistory,civilrights,crimsontide,georgewallace,integration,jameshood,vivianmalonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-02-happy-heavenly-birthday-marvin-gaye--44092107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44092107Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:09 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday, Marvin Gaye! Today we celebrate the Motown recording artist on what would be his 82nd birthday.96blackhistory,messageinthemusic,tamla,tammiterrell,whatsgoingonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-01-humanitarian-clara-hale--44092043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44092043Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD Clara Hale, founder of Hale House, a home for children who were born addicted to drugs, was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.79blackhistory,childrenareourfuture,motherhalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-31-the-chicago-cubs-pay-tribute-to-ernie-banks--44091920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091920Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD The Chicago Cubs unveiled a statue at Wrigley Field to honor the player nicknamed "Mr. Cub," Ernie Banks.73baseball,blackhistory,halloffame,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-30-galestian-zeta-phi-beta-sorority-inc--44091876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091876Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was incorporated, three years after it was founded on the campus of Howard University. DJ and producer Galestian narrates.73blackhistory,greeklife,hbcu,hu,nphc,zphifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-29-kareem-neal-johnnie-cochran--44091760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091760Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:19 +0000CEPSixteen years ago today, we lost criminal defense attorney Johnnie Cochran. Phoenix, AZ educator Kareem Neal celebrates his life and legacy.83blackhistory,defenseteam,dreamteam,lawyer,ojsimpson,trialofthecenturyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-26-jemele-hill-fences--44042130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44042130Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD August Wilson's play "Fences" premiered on Broadway at the 46th Street Theatre and ran for 525 performances.68blackhistory,onbroadway,pittsburgh,pittsburghcycle,tonyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-25-latina-webb-monica-baird-sugar-ray-robinson--44042001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44042001Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio to win the world middleweight title for the fifth time. Phoenix, Arizona school administrator Monica Baird narrates with an intro by singer LaTina Webb.113blackhistory,boxing,splitdecision,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-24-vivian-green-dorothy-height--44027280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44027280Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate civil and women's rights activist Dorothy Height. Recording artist Vivian Green narrates.78blackhistory,equalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-23-william-jackson-harper-catisha-toney-maynard-jackson--44010627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44010627Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD Maynard Jackson, the first black mayor of Atlanta, GA, was born in Dallas TX. Educator Catisha Toney narrates with a special intro from actor William Jackson Harper.114atl,blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-22-suzanne-bicknase-mr-wonderful-opens-on-broadway--43994285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43994285Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:12:49 +0000CEPThe musical "Mr. Wonderful" starring Sammy Davis, Jr. opened at The Broadway Theatre and ran for 383 performances. Elementary school counselor Suzanne Bicknase narrates.83blackhistory,onbroadway,stageplay,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-19-latina-webb-nfl-punishes-arizona--43866771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43866771Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD The National Football League stripped the 1993 Super Bowl game from the state of Arizona for not having a paid holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday. Singer LaTina Webb narrates.101blackhistory,football,nfl,punishmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-18-elizabeth-marrero-remembering-country-artist-charley-pride--43866725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43866725Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:15 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday, Charley Pride! The country singer would have been 87 today. High school administrator Elizabeth Marrero narrates.96blackhistory,countrysinger,downhome,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-17-we-salute-the-first-african-american-naval-officers--43851669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43851669Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The first African American officers to serve on active duty in the United States Navy were commissioned.83blackfirsts,blackhistory,military,usmil,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-16-saundra-russell-smith-senator-revels-groundbreaking-speech--43851563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43851563Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD U.S. Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to deliver a speech on the Senate floor. Elementary school principal Dr. Saundra Russell Smith narrates.91blackfirsts,blackhistory,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-15-linda-golston-lbj-championed-voting-legislation--43835738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43835738Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD President Lyndon B. Johnson urged Congress to pass legislation that would guarantee voting rights for all. Elementary school principal Linda Golston narrates.94blackhistory,righttovote,votingrightsactfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-12-kimiko-cowley-pettis-billie-thomas-jr--43820684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43820684Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:20:15 +0000CEP#OTD Billie Thomas Jr., best known for his portrayal of the character Buckwheat, was born in Los Angeles, CA. Elementary school teacher Kimiko Cowley-Pettis narrates.81blackhistory,littlerascals,ourgangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-11-playwright-vinnette-carroll--43820324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43820324Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD Playwright Vinnette Carroll, the first African American woman to direct on Broadway, was born in New York, NY.97art,blackhistory,broadwayplay,nyc,stageplay,theatre,tonyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-10-chelsea-whittington-the-national-black-political-convention--43820163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43820163Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:19 +0000CEP#OTD Thousands of African Americans gathered in the city of Gary, Indiana for the National Black Political Convention to discuss issues that faced black communities across the country. Gary Community Schools administrator Chelsea Whittington narrates.88blackhistory,blackpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-09-paige-mcnulty-scotus-ruling-in-united-states-v-the-amistad--43802471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43802471Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:10 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Africans from the slave ship La Amistad stating that they were free individuals and not the property of Spanish citizens. Gary Public Schools administrator Paige McNulty narrates.77africa,blackhistory,freedom,josephcinque,mutiny,revolt,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-08-tasha-henderson-fight-of-the-century--43784203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43784203Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday is the 50th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century." The first of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Chicago Public Schools administrator Tasha Henderson narrates.94alifrazier,blackhistory,boxing,boxingmatch,champion,heavyweight,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-05-valerie-gresser-actor-fred-williamson--43697975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43697975Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEPHappy 83rd birthday to Fred "The Hammer" Williamson. Today we celebrate the football star turned actor. University of Florida doctoral student Valerie Gresser narrates.88blackcaesar,blackhistory,blaxploitation,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-04-verna-sampson-singer-barbara-mcnair--43697752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43697752Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Singer and actress Barbara McNair was born in Chicago, IL. High school administrator Verna Sampson narrates.64actor,blackhistory,natkingcole,songstressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-03-zachary-kosenka-the-freedmen-s-bureau--43680696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680696Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD The U.S. Congress established the Freedmen's Bureau to provide practical aid to newly freed African Americans in their transition from slavery to freedom94blackhistory,governmentassistancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-02-j-barnett-nfl-veteran-reggie-bush--43680606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680606Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate NFL veteran running back Reggie Bush on his 36th birthday.102athlete,blackhistory,football,happybirthday,heismantrophy,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-01-benquila-smith-act-for-the-gradual-abolition-of-slavery--43680472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43680472Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:22 +0000CEP#OTD Pennsylvania became the first state of the original 13 colonies to take an official step toward ending slavery with the passing of the "Act For The Gradual Abolition of Slavery."97blackhistory,freedom,legislationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-26-vaughn-hebron-remembering-trayvon-martin--43554896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43554896Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we remember Trayvon Martin who was killed nine years ago in Sanford, Florida. Actor Vaughn Hebron narrates.103blackhistorymonth,blacklivesmatter,georgezimmerman,justicefortrayvon,protests,standyourgroundlawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-25-serayah-cassius-clay-defeated-sonny-liston--43554789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43554789Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, won his first heavyweight title by defeating champion Sonny Liston. Actress and singer Serayah narrates.70blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,boxer,boxing,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-24-anne-marie-johnson-united-states-v-the-amistad--43554634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43554634Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:22 +0000CEP#OTD John Quincy Adams began to argue The Amistad case in front of the United States Supreme Court. Actress Anne-Marie Johnson narrates.72blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,mutiny,slavery,slaveship,uprisingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-23-malik-yoba-happy-birthday-w-e-b-du-bois--43555012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43555012Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:06 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday to scholar and activist W.E.B. Du Bois! Actor Malik Yoba narrates today's Quiztory lesson.81author,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,naacp,talentedtenthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-22-jean-elie-horace-pippin--43575740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43575740Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD WWI veteran turned acclaimed painter Horace Pippin was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Actor Jean Elie narrates.70art,artist,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,paintings,worldwarifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-19-william-jackson-harper-chicago-seven--43465161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43465161Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD The Chicago Seven was acquitted of conspiracy charges but found guilty on other charges including intent to incite a riot. Actor William Jackson Harper narrates.78blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,protest,trialofthechicago7,vietnamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-18-latina-webb-shani-davis--43464894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43464894Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:19 +0000CEP#OTD Speed skater Shani Davis won the 1000m event becoming the first African American athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. Singer LaTina Webb narrates.131blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,olympics,sports,winterolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-17-mark-cuban-the-missouri-compromise--43464554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43464554Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Senate passed the Missouri Compromise, an effort to address the nation's westward expansion with regards to restrictions on slavery. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban narrates.78blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,dallasmavericks,sharktankfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-16-jovan-adepo-happy-birthday-ice-t--43440795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43440795Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:11 +0000CEPActor and recording artist Ice T was born in Newark, NJ. Actor Jovan Adepo celebrates him on his 63rd birthday.68blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,gangsterrap,hiphop,hustler,music,rap,southcentral,svufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-15-cedric-yarbrough-kweisi-mfume-leaves-congress-for-naacp--43440343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43440343Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD Kweisi Mfume left the U.S. House of Representatives to accept the position of president of the NAACP. Actor Cedric Yarbrough narrates.101blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,politics,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-12-loni-love-fugitive-slave-acts--43358157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43358157Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD The first Fugitive Slave Act, guaranteeing the right of a slaveholder to recover an escaped slave, was signed into law by President George Washington. Comedian Loni Love narrates.66blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,freedom,racism,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-11-melissa-l-williams-whitney-houston--43357923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43357923Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:13 +0000CEPNine years ago, we mourned the loss of recording artist Whitney Houston. Actress Melissa L. Williams celebrates her life and legacy.90arista,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,clivedavis,singer,songstress,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-10-carly-hughes-alex-haley--43257371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43257371Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Renowned author Alex Haley passed away. Actress Carly Hughes celebrates his life and legacy.91blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,kuntakinte,rootsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-09-marcus-scribner-satchel-paige-s-hall-of-fame-first--43256650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43256650Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD Pitcher Satchel Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Actor Marcus Scribner narrates.74blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,mlb,negroleaguebaseball,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-08-joseph-sikora-orangeburg-massacre--43256175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43256175Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD The Orangeburg Massacre, the shooting of protesters by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University. Actor Joseph Sikora narrates.90blackhistory,civilrights,lawenforcement,protestsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-05-kevin-eubanks-justice-for-medgar-evers--43177387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43177387Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Byron De La Beckwith was convicted for the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. Musician Kevin Eubanks narrates.77blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,justice,klansman,kukluxklan,murder,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-04-obba-babatunde-the-confederate-states-of-america--43177238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43177238Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Delegates from several southern states convened in Montgomery, AL to establish the Confederate States of America. Actor Obba Babatundé narrates.95abrahamlincoln,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,confederacy,slavery,unionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-03-harold-perrineau-james-weldon-and-grace-nail-johnson--43176944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176944Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:08 +0000CEP#OTD Civil rights activists James Weldon and Grace Nail Johnson were wed in Brooklyn, NY. Actor Harold Perrineau narrates.75blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,blacklove,lifteveryvoicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-02-sheryl-lee-ralph-eric-holder--43176750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176750Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD Eric Holder was confirmed as the 82nd United States Attorney General. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates.77blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,government,law,politics,usagfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-01-nicole-ari-parker-harriet-tubman-postage-stamp--43176567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176567Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:13 +0000CEP#OTD The USPS issued the Harriet Tubman postage stamp making her the first African American woman to receive the honor. Actress Nicole Ari Parker narrates.75blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,freedom,postalservice,slavery,undergroundrailroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-29-obba-babatunde-linda-golston-roots--43156346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43156346Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD The miniseries "Roots" aired on ABC. Linda Golston, principal at Williams Elementary School in Gary, IN, narrates with a special introduction from actor Obba Babatundé96alexhaley,blackhistory,emmywinning,groundbreaking,kuntakinte,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-28-kareem-neal-roy-campanella--43098563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43098563Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEP#OTD Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was involved in a career ending car accident that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Kareem Neal, educator at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ, celebrates the baseball hall of famer.84athlete,blackhistory,halloffame,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-27-remembering-gospel-legend-mahalia-jackson--43098429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43098429Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:00:09 +0000CEPOn this date in 1972, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson passed away. Today we celebrate her life and legacy.69activist,blackhistory,civilrights,gospelmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-26-harold-perrineau-saundra-russell-condoleezza-rice--43098133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43098133Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD Condoleezza Rice became the 66th U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith, principal at Carl Sandburg Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by actor Harold Perrineau.113blackhistory,politics,republican,stanfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-25-monica-baird-etta-james--43097725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43097725Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist Etta James on what would be her 83rd birthday. Monica Baird, educator at Choice Learning Academy in Phoenix, AZ, narrates today's lesson.81atlast,blackhistory,music,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-22-catisha-toney-sam-cooke--43056382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43056382Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate soul singer Sam Cooke on what would be his 90th birthday.77blackhistory,entrepreneur,onenightinmiami,publishing,soulmusic,soulstirrersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-21-melissa-l-williams-chelsea-whittington-b-b-king-s-gift-to-ole-miss--43000393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43000393Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Blues recording artist B.B. King donated his personal record collection to the University of Mississippi. Gary Community School Corporation administrator Chelsea Whittington narrates with a special introduction by actress Melissa L. Williams.104blackhistory,generosity,philanthropy,theblues,themusiclivesonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-20-mark-cuban-benquila-smith-what-s-going-on--42999571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42999571Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:11 +0000CEP#OTD Marvin Gaye's single "What's Going On" was released. BenQuila Smith, assistant principal at Cunningham Elementary School in Joliet, IL, narrates with a special introduction by entrepreneur Mark Cuban120blackhistory,motown,music,soul,whatsgoingonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-19-publisher-john-h-johnson--42999344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42999344Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate publisher John H. Johnson, founder of the iconic magazines, Ebony and Jet92blackhistory,blackowned,entrepreneur,jetmagfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-18-vaughn-hebron-paige-mcnulty-willie-o-ree--42973742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42973742Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD Willie O'Ree integrated the National Hockey League. Dr. Paige McNulty, emergency manager for Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, IN, narrates with a special introduction by actor Vaughn Hebron.97athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,nhl,sports,theovalonbetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-15-jovan-adepo-janice-barnett-biddy-mason--42865244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42865244Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:10 +0000CEPWe remember Biddy Mason, a slave turned California real estate entrepreneur, who passed away #OTD. Gary Community Schools administrator Janice Barnett narrates with a special intro by actor Jovan Adepo.107blackexcellence,blackhistory,investment,losangeles,property,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-14-jean-elie-zachary-kosenka-diana-ross-and-the-supremes-final-curtain-call--42865121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42865121Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEP#OTD Diana Ross and The Supremes gave their final curtain call at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Seventh grade teacher Zachary Kosenka from Bailly STEM Academy Middle School in Gary, IN narrates with a special intro by actor Jean Elie.97babylove,berrygordy,billboard,blackhistory,motown,nohitsupremesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-13-happy-founders-day-delta-sigma-theta--42910302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42910302Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on the campus of Howard University.60blackhistory,crimsonandcream,deltas,dst,greeklife,hbcu,hu,nphcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-12-anne-marie-johnson-alicia-griffin-bass-reeves--42865023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42865023Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate a pioneer in law enforcement, Bass Reeves, who passed away on this day in 1910. Second grade teacher Alicia Griffin from Glen Park Academy in Gary, IN narrates with a special intro from actress Anne-Marie Johnson.123blackhistory,deputy,oldwest,police,usmarshalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-11-carly-hughes-elizabeth-marrero-integration-at-the-university-of-georgia--42853682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42853682Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:13 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the first African American students to enroll at the University of Georgia. The narrative is being read by Elizabeth Marrero, administrator at West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, IN, with a special intro by actress...108blackhistory,college,equality,higherlearning,ugafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-08-marcus-scribner-kimiko-cowley-pettis-andrae-crouch--42767410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42767410Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:06 +0000CEP#OTD The gospel world mourned the loss of recording artist Andraé Crouch. Avalon Park Elementary School teacher Kimiko Cowley-Pettis remembers his life and legacy with a special introduction by actor Marcus Scribner.110blackhistory,blackish,blessed,gospelmusic,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-07-serayah-valerie-gresser-zora-neale-hurston--42767261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42767261Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEPHappy heavenly birthday to author Zora Neale Hurston! Valerie Gresser, doctoral student in education at the University of Florida, narrates with a special introduction from singer and actress Serayah.113blackhistory,empire,literature,theireyeswerewatchinggod,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-06-nicole-ari-parker-tasha-henderson-lou-rawls--42808074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42808074Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:07 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of singer and philanthropist Lou Rawls who passed away fifteen years ago today. Englewood STEM High School administrator Tasha Henderson narrates with a special intro by actress Nicole Ari Parker125blackhistory,inmemoriam,naturalman,paradeofstars,uncf,youllneverfindfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-05-joseph-sikora-verna-sampson-kappa-alpha-psi-fraternity--42767024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42767024Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:06 +0000CEPHappy Founders Day, Kappa Alpha Psi! Lovejoy High School administrator Verna Sampson shares some history on the fraternity with a special introduction by actor Joseph Sikora.91blackhistory,greeklife,nupe,ozarks,powertvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-04-kevin-eubanks-suzanne-bicknase-floyd-patterson--42766562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42766562Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:02 +0000CEPMusician Kevin Eubanks reads a special introduction for elementary school counselor Suzanne Bicknase from Mesa, AZ. Suzanne's narrative celebrates boxer Floyd Patterson who was born on this date in 1935.118athlete,blackhistory,boxing,eachoneteachone,heavyweight,music,poundforpound,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-01-cedric-yarbrough-kirshawndra-davis-dennis-archer--42699786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42699786Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:00:05 +0000CEPSchool administrator Kirshawndra Davis reads today's narrative with a special intro by actor Cedric Yarbrough. Today we celebrate Dennis Archer, the 67th mayor of Detroit, MI and the first African American to serve as president of the American Bar...117attorney,blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-31-pioneering-golf-course-owner-bill-powell--42699721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42699721Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we remember pioneering entrepreneur Bill Powell whose Clearview Golf Club was the first integrated golf course and the first to cater to African American golfers.95blackgolfers,blackhistory,golfclub,green,pga,strokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-30-oklahoma-supreme-court-justice-tom-colbert--42699637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42699637Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Tom Colbert, the first African American to serve on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, on his 71st birthday!76attorney,blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,justice,lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-29-remembering-henry-mckee-minton--42699468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42699468Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and achievements of physician Henry McKee Minton, co-founder of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the oldest African American greek letter fraternal organization88blackhistory,doctor,greeklife,md,medicinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-28-harriet-tubman-s-last-rescue-mission--42685237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42685237Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD Harriet Tubman returned to Auburn, NY after completing her final rescue mission56blackhistory,freedom,moses,slavery,undergroundrailroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-25-nasa-astronaut-michael-anderson--42623509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42623509Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we wish a happy heavenly birthday to NASA astronaut Michael Anderson who tragically lost his life aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia79blackhistory,outerspace,spacewalk,thefinalfrontier,toinfinityandbeyondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-24-grand-united-order-of-true-reformers--42623389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42623389Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD The Grand United Order of True Reformers, an African American fraternal organization, was formed in Richmond Virginia75blackbusiness,blackhistory,williamwashingtonbrownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-23-entrepreneur-madam-c-j-walker--42623137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42623137Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the wealthiest African American woman of her time, Madam C. J. Walker76blackbusiness,blackhistory,blackowned,haircare,healthyhair,millionairefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-22-art-historian-james-a-porter--42609101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42609101Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:36:26 +0000CEPToday we celebrate art historian James A. Porter86arthistory,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-21-duke-ellington-s-high-honor--42591140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42591140Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:04:51 +0000CEP#OTD Duke Ellington was awarded a Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor69band,blackhistory,jazz,legend,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-18-cinematographer-ernest-dickerson--42472463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42472463Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:00:08 +0000CEP#OTD Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Spike Lee's film "Do The Right Thing"72blackfilm,blackhistory,director,juice,screenwriterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-17-actor-moses-gunn--42472297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42472297Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we salute Moses Gunn, Emmy-nominated actor and co-founder of the Negro Ensemble Company, who passed away 27 years ago today77blackhistory,roots,shaft,thespianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-16-the-cme-church--42472225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42472225Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church80bible,blackhistory,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-15-civil-rights-activist-septima-clark--42472174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42472174Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD we pay tribute to educator and civil rights activist, Septima Clark, who passed away 33 years ago today98blackhistory,citizenship,fightforyourrights,literacy,themovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-14-ernie-davis-the-elmira-express--42472014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42472014Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate football standout Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the coveted Heisman Trophy68athlete,blackhistory,cancer,chof,leukemia,nfl,numberonepick,sports,syracusefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-11-black-nativity-opened-off-broadway--42352158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42352158Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD "Black Nativity," a musical written by poet Langston Hughes, was first performed off-Broadway at the Lincoln Theatre84blackhistory,christmas,stageplay,xmasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-10-comedian-richard-pryor--42352060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42352060Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of comedy icon Richard Pryor91blackhistory,funny,haha,legend,standupcomedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-09-hall-of-fame-defensive-end-deacon-jones--42351779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42351779Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:00:06 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on hall of fame defensive end Deacon Jones67athlete,blackhistory,football,nfl,sacks,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-08-entertainer-sammy-davis-jr--42351656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42351656Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate all-around entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.76blackhistory,dancer,ratpack,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-07-azie-taylor-morton-36th-treasurer-of-the-u-s--42351553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42351553Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of Azie Taylor Morton, the first African American Treasurer of the United States and the only to hold the position.74blackfirsts,blackhistory,currency,jimmycarterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-04-africatown--42247420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42247420Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:12 +0000CEP#OTD Africatown, a community near Mobile, Alabama founded by former slaves, was added to the National Register of Historic Places85blackhistory,history,landmarkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-03-boxer-thomas-hitman-hearns--42248216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42248216Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:16 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on boxer Thomas "Hitman" Hearns76athlete,blackhistory,boxing,poundforpound,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-02-michael-jackson-s-thriller-premieres-on-mtv--42247085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42247085Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:21 +0000CEP#OTD in 1983, Michael Jackson's music video "Thriller" made its world premiere on MTV77blackhistory,johnlandis,kingofpop,mj,music,musictelevisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-01-kurt-schmoke-baltimore-s-first-african-american-mayor--42246898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42246898Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Kurt Schmoke, the 46th mayor of Baltimore and the city's first African American mayor80blackfirsts,blackhistory,maryland,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-30-abolitionists-stephen-and-harriet-myers--42234536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42234536Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:52:36 +0000CEPToday we share some background on abolitionists Stephen and Harriet Myers70blackhistory,freedom,slavery,undergroundrailroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-27-guitarist-jimi-hendrix--42152907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42152907Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:00:11 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix91blackhistory,goat,guitar,musician,rockandrollfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-26-happy-birthday-tina-turner--42152576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42152576Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist Tina Turner on her 81st birthday!65blackhistory,iketurner,proudmaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-25-revolt-leader-joseph-cinque--42149062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42149062Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some background on Joseph Cinque and the uprising on the Spanish slave ship La Amistad55blackhistory,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-24-actor-activist-and-hall-of-fame-fullback-jim-brown--42134069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42134069Tue, 24 Nov 2020 06:42:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actor, activist and hall of fame fullback Jim Brown78amer-i-can,athlete,blackhistory,football,hof,nfl,originalgangsters,sports,syracusefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-23-inventor-andrew-beard--42114974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42114974Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:28:00 +0000CEPToday we celebrate inventor Andrew Beard91agriculture,blackhistory,farmer,patents,railroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-20-gymnast-dominique-dawes--42032475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42032475Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes on her 44th birthday98awesomedawesome,blackhistory,goldmedal,gymnastics,perfectten,summerolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-19-mlb-catcher-roy-campanella-named-nl-mvp--42031969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42031969Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:00:07 +0000CEPBrooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella received the National League MVP, the second of his three titles97athlete,award,baseball,blackhistory,mlb,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-18-hall-of-fame-quarterback-warren-moon--42031818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42031818Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:13 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame quarterback Warren Moon73athlete,blackhistory,football,hof,nfl,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-17-omega-psi-phi-fraternity-was-founded--42013632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42013632Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:00:17 +0000CEPHappy Founders Day, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity!71blackhistory,divinenine,frat,greeklife,howarduniversity,nphc,purpleandgold,qdawgfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-16-record-producer-dick-griffey--41995545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41995545Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:13:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate record producer and Solar Records founder, Dick Griffey53blackhistory,doncornelius,music,shalamar,soultrainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-13-dancer-janet-collins-performed-at-the-met--41914186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41914186Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Dancer Janet Collins became the first African American to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera House87ballerina,ballet,blackfirsts,blackhistory,dance,performerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-12-r-b-singer-tevin-campbell--41913976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41913976Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate R&B recording artist Tevin Campbell on his 44th birthday79blackhistory,canwetalk,imready,music,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-11-the-civil-rights-memorial--41867442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41867442Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD The Civil Rights Memorial was dedicated in Montgomery, Alabama57betteramerica,blackhistory,change,equality,hopefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-10-andrew-hatcher-the-first-black-associate-press-secretary--41867266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41867266Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:00:07 +0000CEP#OTD President John F. Kennedy selected Andrew Hatcher as Associate Press Secretary making him the first African American to serve in the White House Press Office60blackfirsts,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-09-little-rock-nine-received-the-congressional-gold-medal--41867155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41867155Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEP#OTD The Little Rock Nine, nine black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal54blackhistory,equality,integration,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-06-scholar-and-activist-derrick-bell--41786798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41786798Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate scholar Derrick Bell, founder of 'critical race theory' and the first African American professor of law at Harvard University96blackhistory,happybirthdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-05-mayor-walter-washington--41786652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41786652Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the District of Columbia's first home-rule mayor in the 20th century, Walter Washington87blackfirsts,blackhistory,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-04-basketball-coach-bob-douglas--41786522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41786522Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame coach Bob Douglas, the "Father of Black Professional Basketball"86bball,blackhistory,hof,naismith,nyrensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-03-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-hal-jackson--41768638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41768638Tue, 03 Nov 2020 06:00:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame broadcaster Hal Jackson72blackfirsts,blackhistory,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-02-the-origin-of-mlk-day--41753248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41753248Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:36:36 +0000CEP#OTD President Ronald Reagan signed legislation to designate a holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.62blackhistory,happybirthday,mlkholidayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-30-birmingham-elected-it-s-first-african-american-mayor--41704986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41704986Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Richard Arrington Jr., Birmingham, Alabama's first African American mayor88blackfirsts,blackhistory,election,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-29-desegregation-of-schools-in-mississippi--41704840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41704840Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:19:29 +0000CEP#OTD The Supreme Court ruling in Alexander v Holmes County Board of Education ordered the immediate desegregation of schools in the state of Mississippi.82blackhistory,equalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-28-abolitionist-levi-coffin--41656103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41656103Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on abolitionist Levi Coffin, sometimes referred to as the "President of the Underground Railroad."74blackhistory,freedom,grandcentralstationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-27-atlanta-s-55th-mayor-andrew-young--41655998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41655998Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEP#OTD Andrew Young was elected the 55th mayor of Atlanta, GA66ambassador,atl,blackhistory,keishalancebottoms,unitednationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-26-happy-birthday-bootsy-collins--41636616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41636616Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate bassist Bootsy Collins on his 69th birthday73bassguitar,blackhistory,funk,music,pfunkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-23-naacp-petitions-the-united-nations--41563768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41563768Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:18 +0000CEP#OTD The NAACP petitioned the United Nations to redress racial discrimination in the United States90blackhistory,equality,justice,unfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-22-north-carolina-mutual-insurance-company--41563571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41563571Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the first African American owned insurance company, now know as NC Mutual84blackhistory,blackowned,lifeinsurancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-21-jazz-musician-dizzy-gillespie--41563451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41563451Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie67ballooncheeks,blackhistory,cheeks,music,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-20-the-tuskegee-airmen-introduced-into-curriculum--41547481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41547481Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:15:37 +0000CEP#OTD The historical account of the Tuskegee Airmen was introduced into the curriculum at the U.S. Air Force Officers Training School88blackaviators,blackhistory,blackpilots,usaffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-19-african-american-women-entered-the-u-s-navy--41529268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41529268Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:07:59 +0000CEP#OTD The United States Navy began admitting African American women to serve91armedforces,blackhistory,femalesailors,integration,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-16-john-brown-s-raid-on-harpers-ferry--41451175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41451175Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we commemorate abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in an attempt to start a slave revolt in the southern states87allies,blackhistory,civilwar,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-15-blues-singer-queen-victoria-spivey--41451059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41451059Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on blues singer and songwriter "Queen" Victoria Spivey94blackhistory,musician,piano,theblues,vocalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-14-the-jackson-5-made-their-national-tv-debut--41450939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41450939Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:15:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Motown recording artists the Jackson 569billboard,blackhistory,dianaross,iwantyouback,michaeljacksonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-13-nba-pioneer-nathaniel-sweetwater-clifton--41432852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41432852Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday we celebrate basketball pioneer Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton, the first African American to sign a contract with the NBA.77athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,hoopdreams,hoops,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-12-playwright-charles-gordone--41416277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41416277Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:22:39 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on playwright Charles Gordone, the first African American to win the annual Pulitzer Prize for Drama67author,blackhistory,director,literature,stage,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-09-astronomer-benjamin-banneker--41337641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41337641Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of author and inventor Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught mathematician and astronomer who played an integral role in surveying the nation's capital.83almanac,blackhistory,clocks,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-08-run-dmc-calls-for-a-day-of-peace-in-los-angeles--41337197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41337197Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Pioneering rap group Run-DMC called for a day of peace in response to gang violence in Los Angeles77blackhistory,bloods,crips,gangs,hiphop,influencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-07-poet-amiri-baraka--41337011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41337011Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on poet and author Amiri Baraka80blackhistory,poetry,rutgersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-06-activist-fannie-lou-hamer--41299485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41299485Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:00:12 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on women's rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer84advocate,blackhistory,civilrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-05-politician-yvonne-brathwaite-burke--41299318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41299318Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:11 +0000CEPHappy 88th birthday to politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American woman to represent the west coast in Congress94blackfirsts,blackhistory,california,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-02-thurgood-marshall-was-sworn-in-to-serve-on-the-high-court--41219789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41219789Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall80blackfirsts,blackhistory,law,legal,scotusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-01-the-jerry-rescue--41219696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41219696Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the Jerry Rescue, an event where abolitionist freed an escaped slave who had been arrested in Syracuse, NY under the Fugitive Slave Law75blackhistory,freedomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-30-james-meredith-integrated-ole-miss--41219629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41219629Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:28:23 +0000CEPToday we celebrate activist James Meredith, the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi76blackhistory,college,education,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-29-nba-trailblazer-chuck-cooper--41197412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41197412Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:15:57 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Chuck Cooper, the first African American to be drafted by an NBA team51athlete,basketball,blackfirsts,blackhistory,halloffame,hof,nbadraft,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-28-legendary-jazz-musician-miles-davis--41168420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41168420Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of jazz musician Miles Davis64blackhistory,icon,legend,musician,trumpetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-25-union-navy-admitted-african-americans-to-serve--41053058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41053058Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:17 +0000CEP#OTD in 1861, the Union Navy admitted the first African American sailors to serve during the Civil War69blackhistory,blacksailors,military,service,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-24-the-little-rock-nine-integrated-central-high-school--41052967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41052967Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the Little Rock Nine. Nine black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas79blackhistory,equality,integrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-23-happy-birthday-ray-charles--41052823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41052823Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we wish a happy heavenly birthday to Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Ray Charles76blackhistory,georgiaonmymind,grammys,hittheroadjack,music,piano,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-22-abraham-lincoln-announces-the-emancipation-proclamation--41051846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41051846Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation that would eventually free slaves within the rebellious states73blackhistory,endracism,equality,honestabefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-21-remembering-flojo--41032799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41032799Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:36:45 +0000CEPToday we salute the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith-Joyner.66athlete,blackhistory,fashion,flojo,olympics,sports,sprint,style,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-18-secretary-of-housing-and-urban-development-ben-carson--40907199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40907199Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Secretary Ben Carson on his 69th birthday.91blackhistory,hud,medicine,physician,trumpadministrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-17-vanessa-l-williams-the-first-black-miss-america--40907084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40907084Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate singer and actor Vanessa L Williams, who is also the first black woman to be crowned Miss America91blackfirsts,blackhistory,pageantqueenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-16-sketch-comedy-series-in-living-color--40906989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40906989Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "In Living Color"54blackhistory,comedyshow,fox,primetime,television,tv,varietyshow,wayansbrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-15-four-little-girls--40906838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40906838Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we remember the four little girls murdered in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, AL67blackhistory,blacklivesmatter,endracism,equalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-14-opera-singer-leontyne-price--40891798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40891798Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:27:57 +0000CEPToday we celebrate opera soprano Leontyne Price70aida,blackhistory,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-11-duke-ellington-s-high-honor--40789830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789830Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:05 +0000CEPBandleader Duke Ellington received the Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor77achievement,blackhistory,jazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-10-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air--40789747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789747Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:00:09 +0000CEP#OTD - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" premiered on NBC71blackhistory,comedy,djjazzyjeff,sitcom,television,tv,willsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-09-tennis-champion-arthur-ashe--40789640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40789640Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate tennis champion Arthur Ashe, the first African American to win the U.S. Open Men's Singles Title45arthurashestadium,athlete,australianopen,blackfirsts,blackhistory,frenchopen,sports,usta,wimbledonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-08-activist-ruby-bridges--40761484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40761484Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate activist Ruby Bridges who desegregated her Louisiana elementary school in 196060blackhistory,civilrights,neworleansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-07-painter-jacob-lawrence--40742957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40742957Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:07:46 +0000CEPToday we celebrate painter Jacob Lawrence on what would be his 103rd birthday.67art,blackculture,blackhistory,cubism,migrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-04-happy-birthday-damon-wayans--40626335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40626335Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actor and comedian Damon Wayans on his 60th birthday!80blackhistory,inlivingcolor,mywifeandkidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-03-television-executive-johnathan-rodgers--40626147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40626147Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:00:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate longtime television executive Johnathan Rodgers who, at one time, was the highest ranking African American in network television75blackhistory,cbs,discovery,entertainment,news,tv,tvonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-02-pioneering-judge-joseph-w-hatchett--40626069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40626069Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Judge Joseph W. Hatchett, Florida's first black Supreme Court Justice.70blackfirsts,blackhistory,circuitcourt,law,statesupremecourt,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-01-pioneering-dentist-robert-tanner-freeman--40625747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40625747Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate pioneering dentist Robert Tanner Freeman, the first African American dental college graduate in the U.S.62blackfirsts,blackhistory,college,dentists,education,harvard,pioneer,teeth,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-31-pioneering-banker-william-hudgins--40599506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40599506Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:52:02 +0000CEPToday we remember pioneering banker William Hudgins, the first president of Freedom National Bank, who died on this day in 2007 at the age of 10076blackhistory,blackowned,currency,jackierobinson,loans,moneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-28-anniversary-of-i-have-a-dream--40465925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465925Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we look back on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech delivered 57 years ago during the March on Washington81blackhistory,equality,freedom,mlk,nonviolence,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-27-scholar-w-e-b-du-bois--40465836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465836Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:00:22 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the life and legacy of scholar and co-founder of the NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois79author,blackhistory,educator,historian,talentedtenth,thecrisisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-26-recording-artist-valerie-simpson--40465791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465791Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Valerie Simpson! Today we celebrate one half of the singing and songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson on her 74th birthday.60blackhistory,motown,solid,solidasarockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-25-national-association-of-colored-graduate-nurses-nacgn--40465692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465692Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:00:18 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN), founded in an effort to break the color barrier in nursing91blackhistory,lpn,medicalfield,medicine,rnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-24-physician-john-degrasse--40465523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465523Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate John DeGrasse, a physician for the Union Army during the civil war and the first black admitted to a United States medical society.44abolitionist,blackfirsts,blackhistory,massachusettsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-21-the-southampton-insurrection--40362727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40362727Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPThe Southampton Insurrection (or Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion), a coordinated uprising of enslaved black people, began in Southampton County, Virginia60blackhistory,freedom,natturner,thebirthofanationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-20-boxing-promoter-don-king--40362654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40362654Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the achievements of boxing promoter Don King on his 89th birthday!62blackhistory,onlyinamerica,selfpromoter,sports,thrillainmanilafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-19-boxer-theodore-tiger-flowers--40362566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40362566Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate boxer Theodore "Tiger" Flowers, the first black world middleweight boxing champion61athlete,blackhistory,boxingmatch,ringmagazine,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-18-james-meredith-graduated-from-ole-miss--40362492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40362492Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some background on James Meredith, the first black graduate of the University of Mississippi74blackhistory,civilrights,integrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-17-political-activist-marcus-garvey--40362407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40362407Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the life and legacy of political activist Marcus Garvey81blackhistory,jamaica,uniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-14-happy-birthday-halle-berry--40239157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40239157Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actress Halle Berry, the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress86academyawards,actor,blackhistory,monstersball,oscars,screen,stagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-13-speed-skater-shani-davis--40239034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40239034Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the achievements of speed skater Shani Davis, the first African American athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics74blackfirsts,blackhistory,champion,olympicwintergamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-12-graffiti-artist-jean-michel-basquiat--40238923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40238923Wed, 12 Aug 2020 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of world renowned graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on the anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 27.58art,blackhistory,neoexpressionism,samo,streetartfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-11-composer-j-rosamond-johnson--40238775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40238775Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on J. Rosamond Johnson, composer of the black national anthem "Lift Every Voice And Sing"67blackhistory,harlemrenaissance,jamesweldonjohnson,negrospirituals,porgyandbess,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-10-recording-artist-patti-austin--40238722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40238722Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist Patti Austin on her 70th birthday!78babycometome,blackhistory,happybirthday,music,singer,songstressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-07-recording-artist-esther-phillips--40119689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40119689Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of recording artist Esther Phillips72blackhistory,kennyrogers,setmefreefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-06-voting-rights-act-of-1965--40119597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40119597Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPOn this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.58blackhistory,exerciseyourright,rockthevotefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-05-theologian-james-h-cone--40119548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40119548Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of professor and theologian James H. Cone on what would be his 82nd birthday.78blackhistory,blackliberation,theologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-04-the-keenen-ivory-wayans-show--40119237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40119237Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPTwenty three years ago today, the late night talk show "The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show" premiered84blackhistory,comedian,thewayans,wayansbrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-03-happy-birthday-dj-spinderella--40118964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40118964Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Spinderella, DJ for the trailblazing rap group Salt-N-Pepa, on her 49th birthday.65blackhistory,deejay,hiphop,music,records,scratchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-31-happy-birthday-deval-patrick--39992417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39992417Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate politician Deval Patrick on his 64th birthday! A one-time 2020 presidential hopeful, he was the 71st governor of Massachusetts and the first African American to hold the position.68blackhistory,democrat,government,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-30-journalist-louis-lomax--39992330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39992330Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of Louis Lomax, the first African American television journalist54author,blackhistory,nationofislam,news,noi,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-29-philadelphia-s-bethel-ame-church--39992139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39992139Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church in the nation59blackhistory,philly,religion,richardallenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-28-naacp-s-silent-march-down-5th-avenue--39992018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39992018Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEP103 years ago today marks the silent march organized by the NAACP down New York's 5th Avenue to protest the East St. Louis Massacre.59blackhistory,blacklivesmatter,racialtensionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-27-chicago-race-riot-of-1919--39991912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39991912Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEP101 years ago today marks the start of the Chicago Race Riot that left 38 people dead during the week long racial conflict68blackhistory,blacklivesmatter,equality,racialtension,redsummer,windycityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-24-happy-birthday-karl-malone--39857038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39857038Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame forward Karl "The Mailman" Malone on his 57th birthday.62athlete,basketball,blackhistory,johnstockton,nba,pickandroll,sports,utahjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-23-tiger-woods-emotional-open-championship-win--39856968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856968Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPOn this day in 2006, Tiger Woods won The Open Championship, tying the lowest score in the tournament's history, just three month after his father's death46athlete,blackhistory,britishopen,golf,golftournament,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-22-trailblazing-judge-jane-bolin--39856901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856901Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on trailblazing judge Jane Bolin, the country's first black female judge.52allrise,blackfirsts,blackhistory,gavel,law,orderinthecourt,yalelawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-21-the-national-association-of-colored-women-s-clubs--39856804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856804Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:12 +0000CEPOn this day in 1896, the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs was founded58blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,harriettubman,idabwells,marychurchterrell,nacwcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-20-the-inaugural-black-power-conference--39856714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856714Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:11 +0000CEPOn this day, the inaugural Black Power Conference was held in Newark, NJ in 196752blackhistory,manifesto,strengthinnumbersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-16-florence-griffith-joyner-s-world-record--39771114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39771114Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPOn this day in 1988, Florence Griffith-Joyner ran a world record time of 10.49 in the 100m sprint at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, IN52athlete,blackhistory,champion,fashiondiva,flojo,goldmedal,rip,run,sports,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-15-black-enterprise-founder-earl-graves-sr--39770672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39770672Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:00:18 +0000CEPOn this day, Black Enterprise Founder Earl Graves, Sr. was awarded the NAACP Spingarn Medal in 199984blackbusiness,blackhistory,leveltheplayingfield,successfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-14-denmark-vesey-s-foiled-uprising--39325967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39325967Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPOn this day, the largest slave uprising was scheduled to be carried out. Denmark Vesey, the organizer of the revolt, was caught and hanged two weeks before the plan was executed.58blackhistory,freedom,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-13-rioting-in-nyc-erupted-over-the-draft-during-the-civil-war--39296363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39296363Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:32:25 +0000CEPIn New York City, protests and rioting erupted over the implementation of a draft for soldiers during the Civil War54blackhistory,draftdodgers,lincoln,slavery,unionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-10-mayor-david-dinkins--36281370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36281370Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate politician David Dinkins on his 93rd birthday! Dinkins was the 106th mayor of New York and the only African American to hold that position.53blackfirsts,blackhistory,happybirthday,nyc,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-09-the-first-successful-heart-surgery--36281288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36281288Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEP#OTD Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful heart surgery. The procedure was done at his hospital, Provident Hospital and Training School For Nurses, in Chicago, Illinois52blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackmd,heartbeat,surgeonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-08-bandleader-billy-eckstine--36274660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36274660Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on swing era bandleader Billy Eckstine68blackhistory,jazz,music,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-07-when-doves-cry--36273277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36273277Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEP#OTD "When Doves Cry" by Prince and the Revolution began a five week chart run at number one on the Billboard Hot 10045blackhistory,charttopper,theartist,thepurpleonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-06-recording-artist-phyllis-hyman--36271846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36271846Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:33:42 +0000CEPToday we celebrate songstress Phyllis Hyman on what would be her 71st birthday.56blackhistory,gonetoosoon,legacy,music,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-03-olympic-champion-calvin-smith--35549909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35549909Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Olympic gold medalist Calvin Smith, dubbed the "fastest man alive" after his record-breaking 100m sprint.47blackhistory,olympics,otd,trackandfield,worldrecordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-02-the-oblate-sisters-of-providence--34280537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34280537Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the Oblate Sisters of Providence, a Roman-Catholic sisterhood founded by women of African descent in Baltimore, Maryland71blackhistory,catholicschool,education,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-01-baseball-player-ben-taylor--34278029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34278029Wed, 01 Jul 2020 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Negro League Baseball player Ben Taylor, first baseman and one-time coach of the Indianapolis ABCs74blackbaseball,blackhistory,halloffame,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-30-singer-and-actress-lena-horne--34272889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34272889Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate singer and actress Lena Horne on what would be her 103rd birthday.87blackhistory,entertainment,happybirthday,stormyweatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-29-high-jumper-charles-dumas--34259912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34259912Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame high jumper Charles Dumas, the first person to clear a height of seven feet.68athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,sports,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-26-basketball-player-hal-greer--32320941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32320941Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of hall of fame basketball player Hal Greer7076ers,allstar,blackhistory,nba,sixersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-25-remembering-the-king-of-pop--32320880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32320880Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson86blackhistory,mj,moonwalk,music,wearetheworldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-24-resurrection-city--32320703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32320703Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Resurrection City, an encampment built to house peaceful protestors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.81blackhistory,drking,marchonwashington,mlk,poorpeaplescampaign,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-23-educator-frederick-d-patterson--32320638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32320638Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Frederick Douglass Patterson, educator and founder of the United Negro College 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Gibson, the 36th mayor of Newark, NJ and the first African American mayor of the city.67blackfirsts,blackhistory,govern,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-15-civil-rights-activist-vernon-e-jordan--30758166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30758166Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:15:37 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on activist Vernon E. Jordan, former executive director of the National Urban League78activism,blackhistory,equalrights,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-12-dillard-university--29883995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29883995Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the origin of New Orleans based college Dillard University60blackcollege,blackhistory,collegelife,foundersday,hbcu,higherlearning,louisiana,straightuniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-11-the-langston-golf-course--29883761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29883761Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the opening of the Langston Golf Course in Washington, DC72blackgolfers,blackhistory,blackowned,golfer,holeinone,leeelderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-10-actress-hattie-mcdaniel--29883563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29883563Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to be nominated and to win an Academy Award62blackfirsts,blackhistory,gonewiththewind,mammy,oscarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-09-boxer-larry-holmes--29882963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29882963Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the boxer nicknamed the "Easton Assassin," heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes58athlete,blackhistory,kennorton,leftjab,southpaw,sports,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-08-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-leroy-satchel-paige--29882708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29882708Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:36:40 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of hall of fame pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige63allstar,athlete,blackhistory,clevelandindians,mlb,negroleaguebaseball,negroleagues,sports,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-05-hall-of-fame-track-field-athlete-john-carlos--28784679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28784679Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPHappy 75th birthday to hall of fame track & field sprinter John Carlos, infamous for his silent protest with fellow Olympian Tommie Smith during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics73200m,athlete,blackhistory,blackpower,blackpowersalute,bronzemedal,football,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-04-activist-angela-davis--28784519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28784519Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some background on activist and scholar Angela Davis77activism,blackhistory,blackpowerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-03-happy-birthday-curtis-mayfield--28783049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28783049Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of R&B singer and songwriter Curtis Mayfield on what would be his 78th birthday.99blackhistory,music,producer,recordingartist,soul,soulmusic,supaflyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-02-the-99th-pursuit-squadron--28782360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28782360Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, the 99th Pursuit Squadron, an all African American unit trained at the Tuskegee Institute, flew its first combat mission.98armyaircorps,blackhistory,fighterpilots,tuskegeeairmen,worldwariifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-01-activist-sojourner-truth--28779099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28779099Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we celebrate activist Sojourner Truth for being an outspoken advocate for abolition and women's rights.102blackhistory,civilrights,humanrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-29-former-los-angeles-mayor-tom-bradley--28583448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28583448Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate politician Tom Bradley, the 38th mayor of Los Angeles and first African American elected to the position.52blackfirsts,blackhistory,cali,cityofangels,government,la,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-28-happy-birthday-gladys-knight--26855644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26855644Thu, 28 May 2020 05:00:06 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Gladys Knight! Today we celebrate the R&B songstress known as the "Empress of Soul" on her 76th birthday!80blackhistory,classicrandb,midnighttraintogeorgia,motown,soulmusic,thepipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-27-happy-birthday-louis-gossett-jr--26855513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26855513Wed, 27 May 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Louis Gossett, Jr! Today we celebrate the Academy Award winning actor on his 84th birthday!77blackhistory,eracism,fiddler,oscars,rootsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-26-let-s-hear-it-for-the-boy--26855251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26855251Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:18 +0000CEPAcademy Award nominated song "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams began a two week chart run at #1 on Billboard54blackhistory,footloose,garyindiana,oscarnom,wonderlovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-25-farewell-to-the-oprah-winfrey-show--26855062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26855062Mon, 25 May 2020 05:00:01 +0000CEPThe final episode of the groundbreaking talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was broadcast after 25 years on the air.78blackhistory,culturalinstitution,droz,drphil,iyanlavanzant,liveyourbestlife,own,owntv,phenomenon,television,tvhostfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-22-general-benjamin-o-davis-jr--26802413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26802413Fri, 22 May 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPBenjamin O. Davis, Jr., commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, became the first African American general in the United States Air Force.86armedforces,blackaviation,blackhistory,decorated,fighterpilots,fourstargeneral,military,tuskegee,tuskegeeairmen,usaf,worldwarii,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-21-musician-fats-waller--26800513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26800513Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:12 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Fats Waller! Today we celebrate the jazz pianist on what would be his 116th birthday.79aintmisbehavin,blackhistory,entertainer,organ,piano,stormyweatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-20-u-s-navy-admits-african-american-enlistees--26800426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26800426Wed, 20 May 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPThe United States Navy allows African Americans to enlist in non-servant roles80blackhistory,messattendant,sailor,usnavy,worldwarii,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-19-senator-blanche-kelso-bruce--26800179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26800179Tue, 19 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce who served in the 44th, 45th and 46th Congresses and was later appointed register of the United States Treasury78blackhistory,government,politics,senate,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-18-cbc-battle-with-president-nixon--26798617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26798617Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of the Congressional Black Caucus and its public battle with President Richard Nixon for racial equality91blackhistory,blackpower,government,organize,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-15-remembering-wayman-tisdale--26730583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26730583Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of NBA player turned jazz musician Wayman Tisdale59athlete,basketball,bass,bassguitar,blackhistory,music,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-14-arthur-ashe-is-selected-for-the-davis-cup--26730357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26730357Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:02 +0000CEPTennis champion Arthur Ashe became the first African American selected for the U.S. Davis Cup team58athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,internationaltennis,sports,tennispro,wtafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-13-politician-sharon-sayles-belton--26727907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26727907Wed, 13 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Sharon Sayles Belton, the first African American and the first woman to hold the position of mayor in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.88blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,government,leader,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-12-writer-albert-murray--26727786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26727786Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate essayist and literary critic Albert Murray on what would be his 104th birthday.88author,blackhistory,harlem,jazz,novelistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-11-maria-baldwin-house--26726938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26726938Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPEducator Maria Baldwin's home became a National Historic Landmark. Baldwin served as the first African American female principal in a Massachusetts school.80blackfirsts,blackhistory,education,teachersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-07-ss-george-washington-carver--26676192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26676192Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPThe Liberty Ship, SS George Washington Carver, named for the famed agricultural scientist and inventor, was launched in 194369blackhistory,lenahorne,medicalship,usarmedforces,wartime,worldwariifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-06-boxer-rubin-hurricane-carter--26675936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26675936Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we remember boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter on what would be his 83rd birthday.91blackhistory,boxing,denzelwashington,justice,prison,thehurricane,wrongfullyconvictedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-05-the-chicago-defender--26674164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26674164Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of The Chicago Defender, an African-American owned newspaper based out of Chicago, IL81blackhistory,blacknews,chitown,midwest,newsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-04-provident-hospital-and-training-school--26674088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26674088Mon, 04 May 2020 06:22:32 +0000CEPActor Ted Lange shares some history on Provident Hospital and Training School, the first black-owned hospital in the United States78blackbusiness,blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackowned,doctors,medicine,nurses,surgeryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-01-mother-of-the-year-emma-clarissa-clement--25391134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25391134Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPEmma Clarissa Clement was named American Mother of the Year becoming the first African American to receive that honor68blackhistory,children,childrenareourfuture,lovethekidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-30-happy-birthday-isiah-thomas--25798985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25798985Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:20 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame point guard Isiah Thomas on his 59th birthday!77badboys,basketball,blackhistory,detroitpistons,hoops,motown,nba,pistonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-29-congressman-parren-mitchell--25391064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25391064Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Congressman Parren Mitchell, the first African American elected to Congress from the state of Maryland92blackfirsts,blackhistory,government,houseofrepresentatives,politics,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-28-activist-helen-claytor--25390932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25390932Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:00:19 +0000CEPActivist Helen Claytor was elected president of the national YWCA becoming the first African American to hold the office76blackhistory,michigan,ymcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-27-banker-maggie-l-walker--25390839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25390839Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:08 +0000CEPMaggie L. Walker established the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank becoming the first woman in the United States to hold the title of bank president79blackdollars,blackfirsts,blackhistory,earningpotential,investmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-24-georgia-on-my-mind--25390767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25390767Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:09 +0000CEP"Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles is declared the official state song for the state of Georgia55blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-23-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--25389145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25389145Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Charlotte E. Ray, the first black female attorney in the United States.57blackfirsts,blackhistory,howarduniversity,law,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-22-heavyweight-boxer-joe-frazier--25796645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25796645Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:00:21 +0000CEPBoxer Joe Frazier retains his heavyweight champion title by defeating Dave Zyglewicz in a first round knock out58boxing,heavyweightchamp,ko,match,poundforpound,ring,thechamp,titlematch,tkofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-21-recording-artist-nina-simone--25388865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25388865Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of recording artist Nina Simone, also referred to as the "High Priestess of Soul"94blackhistory,music,strangefruit,younggiftedandblackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-20-historian-warren-q-marr-ii--25388786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25388786Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of Warren Q. Marr, founder of the Amistad Research Center and former editor of The Crisis Magazine94blackhistory,culture,history,naacp,preservationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-17-alice-walker-wins-the-pulitzer-prize-for-fiction--25388584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25388584Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:09 +0000CEPAlice Walker became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her seminal novel "The Color Purple"79author,blackhistory,celie,novelist,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-16-washington-dc-abolishes-slavery--25370792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25370792Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:00:17 +0000CEPThe District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act became law abolishing slavery in the nation's capital.66blackhistory,congress,emancipationday,freedom,presidentlincoln,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-15-student-nonviolent-coordinating-committee--25370676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25370676Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee99blackhistory,militant,radical,snccfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-14-uscg-officer-joseph-charles-jenkins--25370580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25370580Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Joseph Charles Jenkins, the first African American recognized as an officer in the United States Coast Guard81blackfirsts,blackhistory,engineer,michigan,uscgfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-13-happy-birthday-al-green--25370409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25370409Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist Al Green on his 74th birthday!103blackhistory,letsstaytogether,music,reverend,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-10-golfer-lee-elder--25117939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25117939Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on golfer Lee Elder, the first African American to play in the Masters Tournament67blackfirsts,blackhistory,golf,pga,themasters,tigerwoods,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-09-civil-rights-act-of-1866--25116132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25116132Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the Civil Rights Act of 186666blackhistory,equality,equalrights,justice,levelplayingfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-08-boxer-joe-louis--24912015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24912015Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the fighter nicknamed the "brown bomber," heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis72athlete,blackhistory,knockout,ring,sports,thechamp,tkofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-07-happy-birthday-billie-holiday--24911655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24911655Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate singer Billie Holiday on what would be her 105th birthday! Happy Birthday, Lady Day!83blackhistory,ladysingstheblues,music,recordingartist,songstress,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-06-dred-scott-lawsuit-for-freedom--24872996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24872996Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:55:19 +0000CEPDred Scott filed the first lawsuit for his freedom against John Emerson. This lawsuit would eventually be decided by the United States Supreme Court.87blackhistory,dredscott,missouri,scotus,slavery,ussupremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-31-boxer-jersey-joe-walcott--21297233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21297233Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate heavyweight champion boxer Jersey Joe Walcott on what would be his 106th birthday.91athlete,blackhistory,boxing,champ,match,ringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-30-pioneering-educator-ruth-wright-hayre--21297159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21297159Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate pioneering educator Ruth Wright Hayre, who became the first African American high school teacher and principal in the city of Philadelphia98blackhistory,educate,teachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-29-book-collector-clarence-holt--21296118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21296118Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Clarence Holt, the largest private collector of books on African American culture and history94blackhistory,literaturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-28-explorer-matthew-henson--21295964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21295964Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:00:13 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on explorer Matthew Henson who was awarded the Peary Polar Expedition Medal #OTD by the United States Congress72arctic,arcticexploration,blackhistory,explorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-27-gospel-legend-mahalia-jackson--21295902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21295902Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson69blackhistory,gospelmusic,music,prayer,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-24-olympic-medalist-flora-jean-hyman--21294882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21294882Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life of Olympic medalist and professional volleyball player Flora Jean Hyman, who lost her life tragically #OTD during a match in Japan.91athlete,blackhistory,olympics,silvermedal,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-23-the-24th-amendment-to-the-u-s-constitution--21294730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21294730Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution which prohibits the use of poll taxes as a condition for voting65blackhistory,equalrights,righttovote,usconstitution,wethepeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-22-susan-rice-is-confirmed-ambassador-to-the-united-nations--21294572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21294572Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the 24th U.S. National Security Advisor102blackhistory,government,obama,politics,presidentobamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-21-rod-paige-the-first-black-secretary-of-education--21293562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21293562Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:00:09 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Rod Paige, the 7th United States Secretary of Education and the first African American to hold the position96blackfirsts,blackhistory,cabinet,government,politics,presidentbushfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-20-colin-powell-becomes-the-first-black-secretary-of-state--21293477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21293477Mon, 20 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Colin Powell, the 65th United States Secretary of State and the first African American to hold the position64armedforces,blackfirsts,blackhistory,fourstargeneral,general,presidentbushfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-17-nasa-astronaut-ronald-mcnair--21234316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21234316Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on NASA astronaut Ronald McNair, the second African American in space and one of seven crew members lost in the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.83blackhistory,outerspace,rih,ripfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-16-happy-birthday-aaliyah--21233604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21233604Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:00:09 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and musical legacy of R&B princess Aaliyah65babygirl,blackhistory,music,oneinamillion,randb,soul,timbalandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-15-civil-rights-activist-james-l-farmer-jr--21233503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21233503Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on civil rights activist James L. Farmer, Jr. who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton59blackhistory,core,freedomrides,thegreatdebaters,wileycollegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-14-students-protest-at-the-university-of-minnesota--21233432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21233432Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:00:08 +0000CEPTune in for some history on a sit-in staged by students in the Afro American Action Committee on the campus of the University of Minnesota55blackhistory,demands,fightthepower,politicalaction,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-13-happy-founders-day-delta-sigma-theta--21232276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21232276Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:16 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founded #OTD on the campus of Howard University60blackhistory,crimsonandcream,dst,greeklife,hbcu,sisterhood,sorosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-10-chris-smith-of-kris-kross--21207014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21207014Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:00:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith, one half of the rap phenomenon Kris Kross, on his 41st birthday.74blackhistory,chriskelly,hiphop,jermainedupri,jump,music,phenomenon,sosodeffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-09-happy-birthday-earl-graves--21206928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21206928Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate pioneering publisher and entrepreneur Earl Graves, founder of Black Enterprise magazine84blackhistory,businessman,morganstate,periodicals,philanthropist,publishingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-08-olympic-sprinter-calvin-smith--21205723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205723Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we send a special birthday wish to Olympic sprinter Calvin Smith, former world record holder in the 100m sprint and gold medalist in the 1984 summer Olympics.81blackhistory,runner,sprinter,trackandfield,worldsfastestmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-07-inventor-william-b-purvis--21205635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205635Tue, 07 Jan 2020 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate inventor William B. Purvis. On this day, Purvis received a patent for improvements on the fountain pen.70blackhistory,innovation,invention,patentpending,science,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-04-pioneering-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--21205521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205521Sat, 04 Jan 2020 06:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and achievements of pioneering attorney Charlotte E. Ray, the first African American female lawyer in the United States.91blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,blacklaw,girlpower,law,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-03-the-arsenio-hall-show--21204596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21204596Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000CEPThirty one years ago today, "The Arsenio Hall Show" premiered on late night television. Arsenio Hall became the first African American late night talk show host.87blackfirsts,blackhistory,comedy,dogpound,groundbreaking,latenite,standupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-02-boxer-pernell-whitaker--21204493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21204493Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:00:08 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame boxing champion Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker81athlete,blackhistory,champ,ibhof,poundforpound,rip,southpaw,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-01-bailiff-byrd-president-lincoln-issues-the-emancipation-proclamation--21203215
Today we commemorate President Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation which declared all slaves being held in the rebellious states as free.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21203215Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:00:05 +0000CEPHappy New Year! Today we commemorate President Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation which declared all slaves being held in the rebellious states as free.
Today we commemorate President Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation which declared all slaves being held in the rebellious states as free.]]>6813thamendment,abrahamlincoln,blackhistory,civilwar,confederacy,freedom,thesouthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-31-steven-russell-harts-the-delany-sisters-having-our-say--20393326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393326Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:00:08 +0000CEPSteven Russell Harts from the R&B group TROOP gives us the history behind The Delany sister's Broadway production Having Our Say, based on the experiences of Bessie and Sadie Delany's first 100 years of life.97bessiedelany,blackexcellence,blackhistory,broadway,centennial,delanysisters,havingoursay,history,melanin,sadiedelanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-30-chief-justice-tom-colbert--20443790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20443790Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:20 +0000CEPChief Justice Tom Colbert, the first African American to serve on the state of Oklahoma Supreme Court, was born in Oklahoma City.76ada,blackexcellence,blackhistory,chicagopublicschools,chiefjustice,history,kentuckystateuniversity,okcourtofcivilappeals,tomcolbertfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-27-ruth-carol-taylor--20393325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393325Fri, 27 Dec 2019 08:00:08 +0000CEPRuth Carol Taylor, the first African American flight attendant in the United States, was born in Boston Massachusetts74blackculture,blackexcellence,blackfirsts,blackhistory,boston,ruthcaroltaylor,thisdayinquiztory,womenofcolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-26-lonnie-elder--20393324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393324Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:04 +0000CEPLonnie Elder, the first African American to receive an Academy Award nomination for best screenplay, was born in Georgia.91academyawards,awomancalledmoses,blackculture,blackexcellence,blackfirsts,blackhistory,history,lonnieelder,oscars,sounderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-25-michael-phillip-anderson--20393323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393323Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:00:14 +0000CEPCongressional Space Medal of Honor recipient, NASA astronaut Michael Philip Anderson was born.79astronaut,blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackpride,creightonuniversity,history,michaelphillipanderson,nasa,spaceshuttlecolumbia,spaceshuttleendeavour,universityofwashingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-24-william-washington-brown--20393321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393321Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:00:17 +0000CEPWilliam Washington Brown founded the Order of True Reformers, an organization created to promote prosperity, self-sufficiency and African American businesses75blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackhistory365,orderoftruereformers,quiztory,truereformersbank,williamwashingtonbrownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-23-georgetown-university-s-healy-hall--20393322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393322Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:20 +0000CEPGeorgetown University's Healy Hall, named after Patrick Francis Healy, the first person of African descent to become president of a predominately white college, was declared a National Historic Landmark.83blackexcellence,blackhistory,bulldogs,georgetown,healyhall,nationalhistoriclandmark,patrickfrancishealyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-20-dreamgirls-the-musical--20393317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393317Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:05 +0000CEPThe musical, Dreamgirls made it's Broadway debut at the Imperial Theatre starring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, and Jennifer Holliday72beyonce,broadway,dreamgirls,imperialtheatre,jamiefoxx,jenniferholliday,jenniferhudson,lorettadevine,musicals,sherylleeralph,tonyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-19-happy-birthday-charles-austin--20393320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393320Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:04 +0000CEPJoin us in wishing Hall of Fame Track and Field star and Olympic Gold medalist Charles Austin the happiest of birthdays! Find out more about his life and career on today's podcast.79blackexcellence,blackhistory,charlesaustin,goldmedals,halloffame,olympicgames,sports,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-18-ernest-dickerson-do-the-right-thing--20393319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393319Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:05 +0000CEPFilmmaker, cinematographer, and New York University Film School graduate Ernest Dickerson, won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing”73blackculture,blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackpride,dotherightthing,ernestdickerson,film,newyorkfilmcriticscircleaward,newyorkuniversityfilmschool,spikelee,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-17-moses-gunn--20393318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393318Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:19 +0000CEPWe celebrate the life and legacy of actor and Army veteran Moses Gunn, who passed away in 1993.77actor,blackculture,blackempowerment,blackexcellence,blackhistory,broadway,mosesgunn,negroensemblecompany,roots,shaft,thisdayinquiztory,veteran,womenofbrewsterplacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-16-colored-methodist-episcopal-church--20393316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393316Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:15 +0000CEPThe Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, now known as the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church was formed in Jackson, TN by 41 former slaves.80blackhistory,blackhistory365,blackhistoryfact,christianmethodistepiscopal,church,coloredmethodistepiscopal,history,quiztory,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-13-happy-birthday-archie-moore--20393310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393310Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:00:17 +0000CEPWe celebrate the life and legacy of Hall of Fame boxer Archibald Wright, aka Archie Moore, aka The Mongoose.83archibaldwright,archiemoore,boxer,boxing,champion,themongoose,worldlightheavyweightchampionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-12-national-association-of-black-journalists--20393312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393312Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:12 +0000CEPDedicated to providing quality services to, and advocating on behalf of black journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) was founded in Washington D.C.83blackculture,blackexcellence,blackfacts,blackhistory,blackhistory365,blackjournalists,edbradley,nabj,natlassocofblackjournalists,rolandmartin,soledadobrien,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-11-black-nativity--20393313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393313Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:12 +0000CEPThe production "Black Nativity" written by author and poet Langston Hughes opens Off Broadway.84angelabassett,blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackhistory365,blacknativity,festivaloftwoworlds,forestwhitaker,gospel,jacoblatimore,jenniferhudson,kasilemmons,langstonhughes,naacp,offbroadway,play,theatre,thisdayinquiztory,tyresegibsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-10-comedian-richard-pryor--20393311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393311Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:00:11 +0000CEPOn the 14th anniversary of his passing, we celebrate stand up comedian, actor, writer, storyteller, and Grammy Award winner Richard Pryor.91blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackhistory365,blackhistoryfact,comedian,emmyaward,grammyaward,richardpryor,storyteller,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-09-kweisi-mfume-elected-president-of-the-naacp--20393315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393315Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:11 +0000CEPToday, we celebrate the election of Kweisi Mfume to president of the NAACP. Join us in celebrating his legacy up to and through his 5 terms as a US Congressman.80affirmativeaction,baltimorecitycouncil,blackexcellence,blackhistory,blackhistory365,blackhistoryfact,blackpride,congress,congressionalblackcaucus,houseofrepresentatives,kweisimfume,morganstateuniversity,naacp,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-06-we-celebrate-the-life-of-lyric-soprano-lillian-evanti--20393314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393314Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:02 +0000CEPLillian Evanti, the first African American to perform with a major European opera company, passed away. Join us in celebrating her life.87aafirsts,blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackhistory365,howarduniversity,howarduniversityalum,lillianevanti,nationalnegrooperacompany,onthisday,opera,otd,soprano,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-05-birthday-of-hall-of-fame-wide-receiver-art-monk--20393309 "Art" Monk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393309Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:00:17 +0000CEPJoin us in celebrating the birthday of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver James Arthur "Art" Monk "Art" Monk]]>85artmonk,blackhistory,blackhistory365,football,halloffame,newyorkjets,nfl,philadelphiaeagles,sports,washingtonredskinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-04-africatown-the-community-founded-by-former-slaves--20393329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393329Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:18 +0000CEPThe Alabama community founded by former slaves, AfricaTown, was added to the national register of historic places.85africatown,alabama,blackhistory,blackhistory365,civilrights,historicplaces,history,naacp,slaves,thisdayinquiztoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-03-thomas-hitman-hearns--20393328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393328Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:00:10 +0000CEPOn this day, Thomas "Hitman" Hearns beat Wilfred Benitez to win the WBC Jr. Middleweight title.80blackhistory,blackhistory365,boxing,championship,history,quiztory,sports,thisdayinquiztory,thomashitmanhearns,tommythehitmanhearns,wilfredbenitezfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-02-michael-jackson-s-thriller-video-world-premiere--20393303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20393303Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:07 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the premiere of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.77blackhistory,blackhistory365,blackhistoryfact,history,kingofpop,michaeljackson,music,quiztory,r&b,thisdayinquiztory,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-29-playwright-alice-childress--20252462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20252462Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate novelist and playwright Alice Childress for her achievement as the first African American woman to win an Obie Award for her Off-Broadway play "Trouble In Mind."85author,blackfirsts,blackhistory,broadway,stageplay,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-28-ernie-davis-the-elmira-express--20252371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20252371Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we salute football player Ernie Davis, nicknamed the "Elmira Express," for his achievement as the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy.91athlete,blackhistory,collegefootballhof,nfl,redskins,sports,syracusefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-27-guitarist-jimi-hendrix--20252300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20252300Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:00:09 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on musician Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the greatest guitar player of all time.91blackhistory,electricguitar,happybirthday,montereypopfestival,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-26-happy-80th-birthday-tina-turner--20252254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20252254Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer and songwriter Tina Turner on her 80th birthday.65blackhistory,iketurner,music,privatedancer,rockandroll,rockhall,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-25-recording-artist-erick-sermon--20252219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20252219Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:12:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist and producer Erick Sermon, one half of the pioneering rap group EPMD88blackhistory,happybirthday,hiphop,music,parishsmith,strictlybusinessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-22-actor-paul-robeson--20091462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20091462Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:00:02 +0000CEPToday we share some background on actor and activist Paul Robeson whose home was named a National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia, PA95blackhistory,blacklist,oldmanriverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-21-happy-birthday-michael-strahan--20091222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20091222Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:00:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate television host and hall of fame football player Michael Strahan on his 48th birthday.74blackhistory,gma,happybirthday,nfl,nygiants,sports,superbowl,tvhostfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-20-olympic-gymnast-dominique-dawes--20091089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20091089Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we salute Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes on her 43rd birthday for her achievement as the first African American gymnast to make the national women's team98athlete,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,goldmedal,gymnastics,sports,teamusafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-19-hall-of-fame-catcher-roy-campanella--20090988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20090988Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame catcher Roy Campanella, the first African American to play that position in Major League Baseball97blackfirsts,blackhistory,dodgers,ladodgers,mlb,trailblazerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-18-singer-marie-selika-williams--20090952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20090952Mon, 18 Nov 2019 07:07:45 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on soprano singer Marie Selika Williams, the first black artist to perform at the White House85blackhistory,opera,president,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-15-denmark-industrial-school--19967647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19967647Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of Denmark Industrial School, now known as Voorhees College86blackcollege,blackhistory,education,hbcu,higherlearning,southcarolinafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-14-the-washington-society-of-colored-dentists--19967601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19967601Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the Washington Society of Colored Dentists, the first independent African American dental organization in the country. now known as the National Dental Association87blackhistory,doctors,hygeine,oralhealth,teethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-13-dancer-janet-collins--19967582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19967582Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate dancer Janet Collins, the first African American to dance at New York's famed Metropolitan Opera House.87alvinailey,blackhistory,choreographer,dance,teacher,thearts,themetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-12-happy-birthday-tevin-campbell--19967538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19967538Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:00:13 +0000CEPToday we celebrate platinum recording artist Tevin Campbell on his 43rd birthday!79blackhistory,hbd,littlet,music,randb,singer,singingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-11-scientist-george-robert-carruthers--19967315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19967315Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:54:17 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on scientist George Robert Carruthers, inventor of an ultraviolet spectrograph used by NASA during the Apollo 16 mission.86blackhistory,invention,patent,science,spacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-08-happy-birthday-alfre-woodard--19845348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19845348Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:00:19 +0000CEPToday we send a special birthday wish to actress and activist Alfre Woodard97actor,blackexcellence,blackhistory,decorated,emmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-07-politician-deval-patrick--19845292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19845292Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:11 +0000CEPToday we celebrate politician Deval Patrick, the 71st governor of Massachusetts and the only African American to serve in the position.85blackfirsts,blackhistory,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-06-activist-derrick-bell--19845255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19845255Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:00:04 +0000CEPToday we celebrate activist Derrick Bell, the first tenured African American professor of law at Harvard Law School and one of the originators of critical race theory.96blackhistory,civilrights,educator,thinkerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-05-politician-walter-washington--19844837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19844837Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Walter Washington, the District of Columbia's first home-rule mayor87blackhistory,government,politics,taxationwithoutrepresentation,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-04-u-s-senator-tim-scott--19844694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19844694Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:36:47 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Senator Tim Scott, the first African American to be elected to both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.79blackhistory,politics,republican,southcarolinafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-01-journalist-nancy-maynard--19726833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19726833Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate news pioneer Nancy Maynard, journalist, publisher and the first African American woman to own a major daily newspaper in the country70blackhistory,blacknews,editor,oakland,oaklandtribunefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-31-baby-love--19726744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19726744Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, "Baby Love" by The Supremes began a four week run as the number one single on the BillBoard Hot 100. It was the second of five consecutive singles by the group to reach the top of the chart.661,blackhistory,charttopper,dianaross,florenceballard,marywilson,motown,music,soul,topofthepopsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-30-the-rumble-in-the-jungle--19726699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19726699Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the boxing match dubbed the "Rumble in the Jungle" between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali50africa,aliforeman,athletes,blackhistory,boxer,donking,international,promoter,sports,zairefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-29-mississippi-school-desegregation--19726456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19726456Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, the state of Mississippi was ordered to immediately desegregate its schools via a United States Supreme Court ruling in Alexander v Holmes County Board of Education82blackhistory,educate,equality,schoolsystemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-28-abolitionist-levi-coffin--19726425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19726425Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:31:28 +0000CEPToday we share some background on abolitionist Levi Coffin, known for educating African Americans and using his home as a station on the underground railroad74blackhistory,conductor,depot,freedom,harriettubman,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-25-army-general-benjamin-o-davis-sr--19607244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19607244Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., the first African American to achieve the rank of general in the United States Army88armedforces,blackfirsts,blackhistory,decoration,military,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-24-politician-kweisi-mfume--19607204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19607204Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate politician and former president of the NAACP, Kweisi Mfume90blackhistory,changeagent,congress,politics,uscongressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-23-naacp-s-petition-to-end-racial-discrimination--19607192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19607192Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, the NAACP petitioned the United Nations to assist in ending racial discrimination in America90allmenarecreatedequal,blackhistory,equality,justice,naacp,unfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-22-nc-mutual-insurance-company--19606900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19606900Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the origin of black owned North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company84blackbusiness,blackhistory,lifeinsurancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-21-jazz-musician-dizzy-gillespie--19606867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19606867Mon, 21 Oct 2019 06:28:49 +0000CEPRecording artist Nicci Gilbert shines a spotlight on jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie67ballooncheeks,blackhistory,music,trumpet,trumpeterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-18-fallout-for-john-carlos-tommie-smith--19512807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19512807Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the repercussions suffered by John Carlos and Tommie Smith for their black power salute90blackhistory,goldmedal,mexicocity,nationalanthem,olympics,podium,protest,starspangledbanner,summerolympics,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-17-captital-savings-bank--19512743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19512743Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Capital Savings Bank, the first bank organized and operated by African Americans90blackhistory,blackowned,credit,deposit,fdic,federalreserve,finance,loan,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-16-abolitionist-john-brown--19512705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19512705Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some background on abolitionist John Brown and his raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia87blackhistory,freedom,insurrection,riseup,slavery,uprisingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-15-blues-singer-victoria-spivey--19512686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19512686Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:15:00 +0000CEPToday we celebrate blues recording artist Victoria Spivey, often referred to as "Queen Victoria"94blackhistory,music,songwriter,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-14-jackson-5-on-hollywood-palace-special--19495354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19495354Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:31:37 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, the Jackson 5 made their television debut on The Hollywood Palace Special performing "I Want You Back"69blackhistory,dianaross,michaeljackson,motown,music,thejacksonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-11-inventor-granville-t-woods--19383440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19383440Fri, 11 Oct 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate prolific inventor Granville T. Woods, sometimes referred to as "The Black Edison"91blackhistory,patent,telegraph,telephone,thomasedisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-10-inventor-isaac-r-johnson--19383408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19383408Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we celebrate inventor Isaac R. Johnson who patented an improvement on the standard bicycle frame making it foldable and more portable.79bike,bikeride,blackhistory,inventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-09-benjamin-banneker--19383358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19383358Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of astronomer and mathematician Benjamin Banneker83almanac,astronomy,blackhistory,clock,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-08-run-dmc-s-call-for-peace--19383343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19383343Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we share some background on a call for peace by rap group Run DMC in the city of Los Angeles77blackhistory,cityofangels,gangviolence,hiphop,music,stoptheviolencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-07-poet-amiri-baraka--19383330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19383330Mon, 07 Oct 2019 05:37:52 +0000CEPToday we share some background on poet and activist Amiri Baraka80activism,blackhistory,fiction,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-04-the-new-orleans-tribune--19287573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19287573Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of the New Orleans Tribune, a daily African American newspaper.78blackhistory,blacknews,journalism,newsprint,periodicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-03-bethune-cookman-university--19287518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19287518Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the origin of Bethune-Cookman University and its leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune88blackcollege,blackhistory,campus,daytona,hbcu,highereducationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-02-thurgood-marshall-sworn-in-on-scotus--19287474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19287474Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States80blackfirsts,blackhistory,civilrights,highcourt,justice,lawoftheland,lawyer,naacpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-01-the-jerry-rescue--19287416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19287416Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:00:02 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the Jerry Rescue, where abolitionist rescue and subsequently help an African American escape from being falsely accused of theft75blackhistory,canada,freedom,fugitiveslaveact,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-30-james-meredith-integrates-ole-miss--19287380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19287380Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:41:31 +0000CEPToday we share some history on James Meredith, the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi76blackfirsts,blackhistory,education,higherlearning,integrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-27-pulitzer-prize-winning-poet-gwendolyn-brooks--19208075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19208075Fri, 27 Sep 2019 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on poet and author Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize76annieallen,blackfirsts,blackhistory,books,poems,reading,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-26-singer-bessie-smith--19208004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19208004Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of blues singer Bessie Smith, often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era.83blackhistory,empressoftheblues,jazz,music,soul,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-25-african-americans-in-the-navy--19207969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19207969Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the history of service of African Americans in the United States Navy69blackhistory,military,sailors,usarmedforces,usnavyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-24-the-little-rock-nine--19207925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19207925Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:41:56 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas by nine African American students dubbed the "Little Rock Nine"79blackhistory,desegregation,equality,justice,separatebutequal,thesouth,whitesonlyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-23-happy-birthday-ray-charles--19193632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19193632Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:21:51 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Ray Charles! Today we celebrate the legendary recording artist on what would be his 89th birthday!76blackhistory,blind,georgiaonmymind,halloffame,legend,music,musician,piano,singer,songwriter,statesongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-20-negro-convention-of-free-men--19112812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19112812Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we share some history on a movement to boycott products made by slaves organized by the Negro Convention of Free Men70abolitionist,blackhistory,nationalnegroconvention,philadelphia,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-19-iota-phi-theta-fraternity-inc--19112781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19112781Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPHappy Founders Day, Iota Phi Theta! Today we share some history on the origin of this greek letter fraternity.85blackcollege,blackhistory,brotherhood,community,greeklife,hbcu,nphc,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-18-neurosurgeon-dr-ben-carson--19112744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19112744Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we send birthday wishes to Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon and current U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development91blackfirsts,blackhistory,brainsurgeon,doctor,hud,johnhopkins,mdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-17-actress-vanessa-l-williams--19112723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19112723Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actress and singer Vanessa L. Williams, the first African American to be crowned Miss America91beautyqueen,blackfirsts,blackhistory,emmys,grammys,pageant,rebrand,recordingartist,scandal,talentwinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-16-tv-personality-debbye-turner--19112688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19112688Mon, 16 Sep 2019 05:18:29 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Debbye Turner, veterinarian, television host and the third African American to hold the title of Miss America79beautyqueen,blackhistory,contest,doctor,pets,tvhost,tvpersonalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-13-r-i-p-2pac--19044352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19044352Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur on the anniversary of his death.70activist,alleyezonme,blackhistory,californialove,deathrow,hiphop,pac,revolutionary,visionary,westsidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-12-happy-birthday-barry-white--19044327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19044327Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we celebrate recording artist Barry White on what would be his 75th birthday.78blackhistory,crooner,disco,loveunlimited,music,randb,rnb,sexysoul,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-11-roots-wins-big-at-the-emmys--19044307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19044307Wed, 11 Sep 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the television miniseries "Roots" snagging nine trophies at the 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards42achievement,alexhaley,blackhistory,highesthonor,kuntakinte,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-10-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air--19044286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19044286Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," the sitcom that launched the acting career of megastar Will Smith72blackhistory,classictv,comedy,nbc,rapperturnedactor,television,unclephilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-09-poet-sonia-sanchez--19044260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19044260Mon, 09 Sep 2019 06:14:44 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on poet Sonia Sanchez, the city of Philadelphia's first poet laureate80blackfirsts,blackhistory,literature,philly,poems,poetryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-06-olympic-champion-rafer-johnson--18985572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18985572Fri, 06 Sep 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we salute Rafer Johnson, Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Southern California chapter of Special Olympics75athlete,blackhistory,compete,competition,decathlete,decathlon,goldmedal,sosc,sports,summerolympics,victoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-05-author-frank-yerby--18985562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18985562Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we share some background on author Frank Yerby70blackhistory,foxesofharrow,history,novel,novelist,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-04-happy-birthday-damon-wayans--18985528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18985528Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we send a birthday shout out to actor and comedian Damon Wayans80blackhistory,comedy,funny,haha,happybirthdaytoyou,homeydclown,inlivingcolor,standup,wayansbrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-03-television-executive-johnathan-rodgers--18985537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18985537Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:16:05 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on the achievements of retired television executive Johnathan Rodgers75blackhistory,boardroom,cbsnews,discovery,journalist,newsroom,programming,tv,tvonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-02-attorney-joseph-w-hatchett--18976659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18976659Mon, 02 Sep 2019 05:53:04 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on attorney Joseph W. Hatchett, the first African American to sit on the Florida Supreme Court70blackhistory,courtoflaw,fl,judge,lawyer,statesupremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-30-civil-rights-leader-rosa-parks--18915466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18915466Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we share some background on an unfortunate crime committed against civil rights leader Rosa Parks74blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-29-hall-of-fame-center-moses-malone--18915450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18915450Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame basketball player and NBA champion center Moses Malone8876ers,athlete,blackhistory,drj,hoops,sixers,slamdunk,sports,straightouttahighschoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-28-the-march-on-washington--18915427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18915427Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the March on Washington81blackhistory,calltoaction,change,drking,ihaveadream,lincolnmemorial,martinlutherkingjr,mlk,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-27-activist-w-e-b-du-bois--18915397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18915397Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of author and activist W.E.B. Du Bois, co-founder of the NAACP79agitator,blackhistory,civilrights,educator,socialjustice,talentedtenthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-26-artist-hale-woodruff--18915373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18915373Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:05:04 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Hale Woodruff, an Atlanta University professor who established the Atlanta Annuals, an exhibition that provided one of the earliest opportunities for black artists to showcase their work on a national stage78art,arthistory,blackhistory,exhibit,paintingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-23-the-camp-logan-riot--18853546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853546Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the race riot at Camp Logan in Houston, Texas85blackhistory,military,racerelations,racewar,soldiersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-22-blues-singer-john-lee-hooker--18853538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853538Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate blues singer John Lee Hooker79blackhistory,boomboom,guitar,guitarist,music,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-21-judge-juanita-kidd-stout--18853515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853515Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:00:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of Juanita Kidd Stout, the first African American female to serve on a state Supreme Court84attorney,blackfirsts,blackhistory,justice,lawyer,pa,pennsylvaniafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-20-national-negro-bowling-association--18853498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853498Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the National Negro Bowling Association91blackhistory,bowlingball,bowlingleague,organize,perfectgame,spare,strike,tenpinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-19-nasa-administrator-charles-f-bolden--18853491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18853491Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:19:36 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on Charles F. Bolden, NASA'a first African American Administrator86aerospace,blackfirsts,blackhistory,innovation,nasa,space,spaceflight,spacestationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-16-happy-birthday-angela-bassett--18794915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18794915Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett on her 61st birthday!72911,actor,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,howstellagothergrooveback,producer,tinaturnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-15-endless-love--18794898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18794898Thu, 15 Aug 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the #1 single "Endless Love," a duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross71billlboard,blackhistory,charttopper,commodores,lovesongs,music,randb,thesupremesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-14-happy-birthday-halle-berry--18794887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18794887Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actress Halle Berry on her 53rd birthday!86beauty,blackfirsts,blackhistory,oscars,stormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-13-opera-singer-caterina-jarboro--18794858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18794858Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we share some background on opera singer Caterina Jarboro83aida,blackfirsts,blackhistory,shufflealongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-12-pioneering-model-ophelia-devore--18794830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18794830Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:56:02 +0000CEPActor Arif S. Kinchen shines a spotlight on Ophelia DeVore, one of the nation's earliest black models66blackfirsts,blackhistory,charmschool,fashion,runway,werkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-09-super-bowl-champion-quarterback-doug-williams--18724933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18724933Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we recognize retired NFL quarterback Doug Williams, the first black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl60athlete,blackfirsts,blackhistory,football,httr,redskins,sports,superbowl,washingtonredskinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-08-inventor-richard-w-spikes--18724900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18724900Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:00:05 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the ingenuity of inventor Richard W. Spikes58blackhistory,improvement,invention,patent,registeredpatent,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-07-recording-artist-little-esther-phillips--18724879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18724879Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of recording artist Esther Phillips72blackhistory,kennyrogers,randb,releaseme,singer,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-06-blues-singer-memphis-minnie--18724862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18724862Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate guitarist Memphis Minnie, a blues music pioneer with a career spanning three decades90blackhistory,guitar,recordingartist,songwriter,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-05-theologist-james-h-cone--18724836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18724836Mon, 05 Aug 2019 06:05:00 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on James H. Cone, theologist and advocate of black liberation78blackhistory,blackliberationmovement,professor,teacher,theologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-02-businessman-william-leidesdorff--18664561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18664561Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPRecording artist Wyclef Jean celebrates enterprising businessman William Leidesdorff, an early African American settler of Northern California95blackhistory,blackmillionaire,entrepreneur,goldmine,norcal,sanfranciscofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-01-pioneering-nurse-mary-eliza-mahoney--18664526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18664526Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPTaj from the R&B group SWV celebrates a pioneer in the field of nursing: Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to work in the country as a professionally trained nurse53blackfirsts,blackhistory,hospital,lpn,nursingschool,registerednurse,rnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-31-educator-patrick-francis-healy--18664512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18664512Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPActor Ernest L. Thomas shares some background on Patrick Francis Healy, the 29th president of Georgetown University and the first African American in the U.S. to head a predominately white institution.91blackfirsts,blackhistory,jesuitpriest,mixedrace,pwi,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-30-hall-of-fame-basketball-player-lisa-leslie--18664484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18664484Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:00:25 +0000CEPActor Arif S. Kinchen celebrates the achievements of hall of fame basketball player Lisa Leslie68athlete,bball,blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,hoops,slamdunk,sports,wnbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-29-novelist-chester-himes--18664434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18664434Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:27:06 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on crime novelist81arageinharlem,author,blackhistory,books,crimeseries,harlem,literature,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-26-singer-darlene-love--18608454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18608454Fri, 26 Jul 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPActor Stephen Bishop shines a spotlight on hall of fame signer Darlene Love6920feetfromstardom,backgroundsinger,blackhistory,rockhallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-25-buffalo-soldiers-tribute--18608417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18608417Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, General Colin Powell dedicates a monument commemorating the achievements of the Buffalo Soldiers.67blackhistory,blacksoldiers,cavalry,civilwar,infantry,unionarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-24-opera-singer-adele-addison--18608376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18608376Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPRecording artist Faith Evans shines a spotlight on lyric soprano Adele Addison on her 94th birthday!75blackhistory,classical,classicalmusic,opera,singingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-23-supreme-court-justice-clarence-thomas--18608360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18608360Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPRadio host Tyrone DuBose shares some background on Clarence Thomas, the second African American to serve on the United States Supreme Court86blackhistory,conservative,lawyer,lifeappointment,scotus,supremecourtjustice,thurgoodmarshallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-22-happy-birthday-danny-glover--18608353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18608353Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:40:35 +0000CEPRecording artist Delious Kennedy from the group All-4-One celebrates a living legend in the acting community. Happy birthday, Danny Glover!76actor,blackhistory,happybday,hbd,lethalweapon,murtaugh,philanthropist,thecolorpurplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-19-magician-richard-potter--18551253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18551253Fri, 19 Jul 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPActor Michael Beach celebrates one of the country's earliest well-known magicians Richard Potter95blackhistory,magic,newhampshire,pottersplace,smokeandmirrorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-18-hall-of-fame-lineman-jim-parker--18551225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18551225Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPRecording artist Tony Borowiak from the group All-4-One celebrates Baltimore Colts hall of fame lineman Jim Parker61athlete,blackhistory,colts,football,hof,ohiostate,probowl,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-17-inventor-miriam-benjamin--18551197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18551197Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPActress Logan Browning shines a spotlight on inventor Miriam Benjamin, one of the earliest African American women to receive a patent.72blackhistory,callsystem,gongandsignalchair,inventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-16-political-activist-assata-shakur--18551178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18551178Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPRecording artist Brave Williams shares some background on former political activist and member of the Black Liberation Army, Assata Shakur72activism,asylum,blackhistory,blackpanthers,cuba,escapee,prisonbreakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-15-entrepreneur-earl-graves--18551171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18551171Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:40:14 +0000CEPRecording artist Johnny Gill shines a spotlight on entrepreneur and founder of Black Enterprise magazine, Earl Graves101blackbusiness,blackhistory,blacknews,businessman,morganstate,philanthropist,publisherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-12-actress-beah-richards--18487147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18487147Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:00:22 +0000CEPRecording artist Jamie Jones from the group All-4-One shines a spotlight on Emmy Award winning actress Beah Richards72acting,blackhistory,craft,dillarduniversity,emmys,screen,stagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-11-abolitionist-olaudah-equiano--18487113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18487113Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:00:22 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, enslaved African Olaudah Equiano purchased his freedom from bondage in the U.S.and became an active abolitionist in England. Actor Brandon Larkins shares his story.55blackhistory,freedom,slave,slavery,slavetradefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-09-dancer-pearl-primus--18486851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18486851Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPRecording artist Alfred Nevarez from the group All-4-One shines a spotlight on dancer Pearl Primus, often regarded as the grandmother of African American dance.84blackhistory,body,choreographer,dancing,movementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-08-tlc-s-waterfalls--18486797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18486797Mon, 08 Jul 2019 06:52:30 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the significance and impact of the chart-topping single "Waterfalls" by R&B group TLC64billboard,blackhistory,chilli,crazysexycool,laface,lefteye,music,sociallyconscious,tbozfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-05-baseball-player-rickey-henderson--18428730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18428730Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPMusician Damien Sneed shares some background on the career achievements of baseball player Rickey Henderson.120athlete,blackhistory,homerun,mlb,oaklandas,sports,stolenbasesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-04-recording-artist-bill-withers--18428656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18428656Thu, 04 Jul 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPSinger Delious Kennedy celebrates Grammy Award winning recording artist Bill Withers87all4one,blackhistory,grammys,halloffame,happybirthday,leanonme,music,singing,songwriterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-03-dancer-harold-nicholas--18428613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18428613Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPRecording artist Dionne Warrick remembers Harold Nicholas, one-half of the famed tap dancing duo the Nicholas Brothers101art,blackhistory,choreographer,choreography,familygroup,tapdancerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-02-oblate-sisters-of-providence--18428571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18428571Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPRecording artist Faith Evans shares some history on the Oblate Sisters of Providence85baltimore,blackhistory,catholicchurch,catholicism,education,religion,school,sistermaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-01-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-ben-taylor--18428540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18428540Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we share some background on hall of fame baseball player Ben Taylor90blackbaseball,blackhistory,firstbase,firstbaseman,hof,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-28-pioneering-nyc-officer-samuel-j-battle--18357489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18357489Fri, 28 Jun 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPActress Logan Browning shares some history on a pioneer in law enforcement, Samuel J. Battle, the first black police officer in New York City96blackfirsts,blackhistory,boysinblue,nyc,nypd,officerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-27-politician-patricia-roberts-harris--18357469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18357469Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:00:05 +0000CEPActor Aaron D. Spears celebrates politician Patricia Roberts Harris, the first African American woman to represent the U.S. as an ambassador125blackfirsts,blackhistory,cabinet,jimmycarter,luxembourg,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-26-nba-hall-of-famer-hal-greer--18357445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18357445Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPRecording artist Deborah Cox celebrates hall of fame basketball player Hal Greer107allstar,blackhistory,guard,hof,hoops,nbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-25-r-i-p-king-of-pop--18357426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18357426Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPActor Michael Beach remembers the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, on the 10th anniversary of his death.104blackhistory,gonetoosoon,icon,jackson5,legend,mj,moonwalk,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-24-resurrection-city--18357386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18357386Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:20:21 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Resurrection City, a tent city erected in Washington, D.C. during the civil rights movement in protest of poverty114blackhistory,fight,martinlutherking,mlk,poorpeoplescampaignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-21-heavyweight-champion-boxer-lennox-lewis--18304330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18304330Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPActor Ato Essandoh shares some background on hall of fame boxer Lennox Lewis75blackhistory,boxing,knockout,match,miketyson,payperview,punch,titlefightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-20-pioneering-librarian-charlemae-hill-rollins--18304310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18304310Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPRecording artist Jamie Jones celebrates pioneering librarian and author of African American literature, Charlemae Hill Rollins99afrocentric,blackhistory,library,literary,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-19-happy-juneteenth--18304295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18304295Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPActor Tom Wright shares some history on the origin of the celebration of Juneteenth.74blackhistory,emancipation,freedom,slavery,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-18-marine-biologist-dr-samuel-nabrit--18304258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18304258Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:01:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate marine biologist Dr. Samuel M. Nabrit, the first African American appointed to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission94biology,blackfirsts,blackhistory,brownuniversity,doctorate,morehouse,phdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-17-happy-birthday-venus-williams--18292866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18292866Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:55:53 +0000CEPRecording artist Linda Clifford celebrates tennis pro Venus Williams.117australianopen,blackfirsts,blackhistory,frenchopen,serenawilliams,serve,usopen,usta,venusandserena,wimbledonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-14-baseball-pitcher-don-newcombe--18224813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18224813Fri, 14 Jun 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPActor Edwin Hodge celebrates Major League Baseball pitcher Don Newcombe68blackfirsts,blackhistory,brooklyndodgers,cyyoung,dodgers,halloffame,mlb,mvpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-13-alcorn-state-celebrates-medgar-evers--18224781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18224781Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPRecording artist Martha Wash shares some history on Alcorn State University's tribute to slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers96blackhistory,jacksonms,mississippi,naacp,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-12-straight-university--18224765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18224765Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPRecording artist Brave Williams shares some background on Straight University, now known as Dillard University78blackhistory,college,education,hbcu,higherlearning,neworleans,nola,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-11-langston-golf-course--18224740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18224740Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:00:20 +0000CEPActress Da'Vine Joy Randolph shares some background on Langston Golf Course, located in Washington, DC85blackhistory,golfer,jamesmercerlangston,landmark,leeelderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-10-actress-hattie-mcdaniel--18224726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18224726Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:20:18 +0000CEPRecording artist Deborah Cox celebrates Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award79blackfirsts,blackhistory,gonewiththewind,mammy,oscarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-07-gail-fisher-makes-emmy-awards-history--18155557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18155557Fri, 07 Jun 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Gail Fisher became the first black actress to win an Emmy. Actor Thomas Q. Jones celebrates her achievement.79blackfirsts,blackhistory,emmyawards,emmys,mannix,primetimeemmysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-06-phylicia-rashad-makes-tony-award-history--18155536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18155536Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:00:20 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Phylicia Rashad became the first black woman to win a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in "A Raisin in the Sun"95actor,blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,clairehuxtable,cosbyshow,director,elegence,tonyawardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-05-olympic-sprinter-john-carlos--18155502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18155502Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPActor David Harewood shares some background on sprinter John Carlos and his silent protest on the medal stand at the 1968 Summer Olympics84blackhistory,blackpower,blackpowersalute,controversy,glovefists,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-04-political-activist-angela-davis--18155485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18155485Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:00:22 +0000CEPToday we share some background on political activist Angela Davis93activism,blackhistory,change,freeangelafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-03-recording-artist-curtis-mayfield--18155449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18155449Mon, 03 Jun 2019 06:23:13 +0000CEPHappy birthday to rock and roll hall of fame recording artist Curtis Mayfield!96blackhistory,blackmusicmonth,conscious,hof,music,randb,soul,soulmusic,theimpressionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-31-tulsa-race-riot--18084729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18084729Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPActor Edwin Hodge shares some background on the Tulsa race riot that destroyed "Black Wall Street" in the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma110arson,blackhistory,burning,destruction,racewar,tulsaokfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-30-poet-countee-cullen--18084712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18084712Thu, 30 May 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPToday we share some background on Harlem Renaissance poet Countee Cullen97arts,blackhistory,literature,poems,poetry,stories,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-29-hall-of-fame-baseball-player-tim-raines--18084685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18084685Wed, 29 May 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Tim Raines stole his 700th base en route to 808 career stolen bases in Major League Baseball102athlete,basestealing,bball,blackhistory,expos,hof,mlb,montrealexpos,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-28-happy-birthday-gladys-knight--18084651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18084651Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Gladys Knight! Today we celebrate celebrate the "Empress of Soul" on her 75th birthday.97blackhistory,grammys,midnighttraintogeorgia,motown,music,randb,sing,singer,thepipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-27-happy-birthday-lou-gossett-jr--18084626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18084626Mon, 27 May 2019 06:23:47 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Lou Gossett, Jr.! Recording artist Martha Wash celebrates the Oscar winner on his 83rd birthday.91academyaward,actor,anofficerandagentleman,araisininthesun,blackhistory,eracismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-24-politician-coleman-a-young--18030929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18030929Fri, 24 May 2019 05:00:13 +0000CEPToday we salute the first African American mayor of Detroit, Michigan, Coleman A. Young86blackfirsts,blackhistory,detroitmi,leader,motownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-23-comedian-moms-mabley--18030915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18030915Thu, 23 May 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate comedian Moms Mabley98blackhistory,comedy,funny,haha,jokes,laugh,laughter,standupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-22-general-benjamin-o-davis-jr--18030880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18030880Wed, 22 May 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we share some background on General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first African American general officer in the United States Air Force103blackhistory,military,tuskegeeairmen,usaf,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-21-jazz-musician-fats-waller--18030871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18030871Tue, 21 May 2019 06:20:47 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of jazz pianist Fats Waller on what would be his 115th birthday.115blackhistory,entertainer,music,organ,piano,violinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-20-african-americans-in-the-u-s-navy--17911978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911978Mon, 20 May 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, the U.S. Navy began allowing African American men to enlist as sailors96blackhistory,seamenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-17-baseball-player-james-cool-papa-bell--17911955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911955Fri, 17 May 2019 05:00:03 +0000CEPActor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter shares some history on hall of fame baseball player James "Cool Papa" Bell79blackhistory,centerfielder,negroleagues,sports,stlouisstars,stolenbasesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-16-ophthalmologist-patricia-e-bath--17911930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911930Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPActor David Harewood celebrates ophthalmologist Patricia E. Bath, the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent88blackfirsts,blackhistory,eyedoctor,invention,inventor,optometry,sciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-15-basketball-player-and-jazz-musician-wayman-tisdale--17911911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911911Wed, 15 May 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of NBA player and jazz musician Wayman Tisdale77bassist,blackhistory,music,rip,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-14-arthur-ashe-and-the-u-s-davis-cup--17911894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911894Tue, 14 May 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPRecording artist Kevin Ross shares some history on tennis legend Arthur Ashe and his contribution to the U.S. Davis Cup team72blackhistory,champion,tennisplayer,ustafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-13-happy-birthday-stevie-wonder--17911872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17911872Mon, 13 May 2019 06:15:48 +0000CEPActress Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates legendary recording artist Stevie Wonder108blackhistory,fingertips,harmonica,motown,music,paino,songsinthekeyoflife,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-10-harlem-s-famed-apollo-theater--17845743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845743Fri, 10 May 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Harlem's famed Apollo Theater83amateurnight,blackhistory,classic,landmark,legendary,music,sandman,showtimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-09-vietnam-war-hero-rodney-m-davis--17845718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845718Thu, 09 May 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Marine sergeant Rodney M. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism during the Vietnam War94armedforces,blackhistory,bravery,hero,purpleheart,sacrifice,usmcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-08-the-brotherhood-of-sleeping-car-porters--17845698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845698Wed, 08 May 2019 05:00:23 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, A. Philip Randolph's organization aimed at improving work conditions of African American employees of the Pullman Company.81blackhistory,labor,laborunion,railroad,union,unionizefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-07-ss-george-washington-carver--17845684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845684Tue, 07 May 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we share some history on a liberty ship named for famed African American agricultural scientist and educator George Washington Carver82blackhistory,maritime,peanut,tuskegee,usarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-06-jockey-marlon-st-julien--17845638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17845638Mon, 06 May 2019 06:02:11 +0000CEPOn this day in 2000, jockey Marlon St. Julien became the first African American to race in the Kentucky Derby since 192180blackhistory,horseracing,horses,kentucky,runfortheroses,thederby,winnerscirclefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-03-sean-diddy-combs--17774642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17774642Fri, 03 May 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Sean "Diddy" Combs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame77badboy,biggiesmalls,blackhistory,hwof,notoriousbig,puffdaddy,puffy,seanjohn,woffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-02-negro-national-league--17774607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17774607Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Rube Foster's Negro National League91baseball,blackbaseball,blackhistory,negroleagues,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-01-emma-clarissa-clement--17774562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17774562Wed, 01 May 2019 05:00:04 +0000CEPToday we remember Emma Clarissa Clement, the first African American to be elected Mother of the Year81blackfirsts,blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-30-hall-of-fame-nba-player-isiah-thomas--17774544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17774544Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:08 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame point guard Isiah Thomas90basketball,blackhistory,detroitpistons,happybirthday,nba,pistonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-29-jazz-legend-duke-ellington--17774533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17774533Mon, 29 Apr 2019 05:37:34 +0000CEPToday we celebrate jazz legend Duke Ellington90bigband,blackhistory,happybirthday,music,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-26-inventor-sarah-boone--17710298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17710298Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:00:11 +0000CEPToday we celebrate inventor Sarah Boone for her improvements to the ironing board. Boone was one of the first African American females to receive a patent.97blackfirsts,blackhistory,invention,iron,patentpending,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-25-united-negro-college-fund--17710287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17710287Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:00:17 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the origin of the United Negro College Fund90amindisaterriblethingtowaste,blackhistory,hbcu,lourawls,paradeofstars,uncf,washingtondcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-24-georgia-on-my-mind--17710274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17710274Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:00:05 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Ray Charles' version of "Georgia On My Mind" was declared the state song of Georgia72blackhistory,ga,yougottherightonebabyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-23-trailblazing-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--17710248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17710248Tue, 23 Apr 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate trailblazing attorney Charlotte E. Ray, the first black woman to practice law in the United States93blackfirsts,blackhistory,lawyerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-22-attorney-charles-hamilton-houston--17710222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17710222Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:30:13 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of prominent civil rights attorney Charles Hamilton Houston87blackhistory,howarduniversity,jimcrow,lawyer,mentor,naacp,thurgoodmarshallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-19-protest-on-the-campus-of-cornell-university--17644310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17644310Fri, 19 Apr 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we share some background on a protest by the Afro American Society on the campus of Cornell University88blackhistory,change,liftvoices,sitin,takeover,unitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-17-author-alice-walker-and-the-color-purple--17644257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17644257Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPAlice Walker became the first African American female to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel "The Color Purple"97author,blackfirsts,blackhistory,bookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-16-the-d-c-compensated-emancipation-act--17644235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17644235Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:23 +0000CEPThe D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 abolished slavery in the nation's capital before President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation79abrahamlincoln,blackhistory,freedom,honestabe,slavesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-15-architect-norma-merrick-sklarek--17644190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17644190Mon, 15 Apr 2019 06:15:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate pioneering architect Norma Merrick Sklarek. Hailed as the "Rosa Parks of architecture," Sklarek was one of the first licensed African American female architects in the U.S.114blackfirsts,blackhistory,create,design,lax,pioneer,visionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-12-jockey-jimmy-winkfield--17566462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17566462Fri, 12 Apr 2019 05:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate jockey Jimmy Winkfield, the last African American to ride a Kentucky Derby winner (1902)120blackhistory,churchhilldowns,horseracing,horses,runfortheroses,thederby,trainer,winnerscirclefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-11-actor-roscoe-lee-brown--17566450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17566450Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:23 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of actor Roscoe Lee Brown109blackhistory,emmyaward,shakespeare,thespian,tonyawardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-10-j-ivy-golfer-lee-elder--17566398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17566398Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:00:07 +0000CEPPerformance poet J. Ivy shares some background on professional golfer Lee Elder, the first African American to play in the Masters Tournament87birdie,blackhistory,caddy,eagle,golf,greenjacket,holeinone,masters2019,par,tigerwoodsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-09-romal-tune-civil-rights-act-of-1866--17566342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17566342Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPAuthor Romal Tune shares some history on the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the first U.S. federal law to define citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law.84blackhistory,congress,equalrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-08-heavyweight-boxer-joe-louis--17566289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17566289Mon, 08 Apr 2019 06:48:49 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, boxing champion Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title vs. Tony Musto with a TKO89blackhistory,boxer,brownbomber,ring,thechampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-05-minnie-riperton-s-lovin-you--17495076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17495076Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:00:12 +0000CEPOn this day in Quiztory, Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart72blackhistory,highoctave,mayarudolph,music,richardrudolph,soul,steviewonderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-04-nzingha-stewart-anniversary-of-dr-king-s-death--17495033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17495033Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPDirector Nzingha Stewart remembers the loss of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 51st anniversary of his assassination91blackhistory,civilrights,drking,ihaveadream,leader,mlk,tragicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-03-smith-v-allwright--17494991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17494991Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:00:20 +0000CEPToday we share some history on a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Smith v. Allwright with regard to voting rights80blackhistory,equalrights,righttovote,scotusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-02-happy-birthday-marvin-gaye--17494949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17494949Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of recording artist Marvin Gaye110blackhistory,letsgetiton,motown,music,sexualhealing,whatsgoingonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-01-humanitarian-clara-hale--17494922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17494922Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:12:50 +0000CEPToday we celebrate humanitarian Clara Hale, affectionately known as "Mother Hale," founder of the Hale House Center94adoption,blackhistory,childrenarethefuture,fostercarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-29-singer-pearl-bailey--17428397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17428397Fri, 29 Mar 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we shine a spotlight on singer and actress Pearl Bailey97blackhistory,hellodollyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-28-the-golden-gate-jubilee-singers--17428383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17428383Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the Golden Gate Jubilee Singers better known as the Golden Gate Quartet99blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-27-the-civil-rights-act-of-1866--17428370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17428370Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:18 +0000CEPOn This Day in Quiztory, President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which later became the 14th Amendment ti the U.S. Constitution104blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-26-gary-anthony-williams-happy-birthday-teddy-pendergrass--17428324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17428324Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the life and legacy of R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass108blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-25-the-enforcement-act-of-1871--17428198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17428198Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:56:11 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the Enforcement Act of 1871 commonly known as the Ku Klux Klan Act112blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-22-minister-samuel-harrison--17356263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17356263Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Samuel Harrison, prominent minister who also served as a chaplain during the Civil War108blackhistory,landmark,nrhp,preacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-21-activist-walter-francis-white--17356211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17356211Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate civil rights activist Walter Francis White who led the NAACP for just under a quarter of a century.105blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-20-dave-hollister-diplomat-dr-ralph-bunche--17356185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17356185Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:00:15 +0000CEPRecording artist Dave Hollister shares some history on a trailblazing achievement by diplomat Dr. Ralph Bunche77blackfirsts,blackhistory,civilrights,mediator,middleeast,nobelpeaceprize,nobelprizefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-19-greg-jennings-comedian-moms-mabley--17356125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17356125Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPFormer NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings shares some history on pioneering comedian Moms Mabley78blackhistory,comedy,funny,haha,standup,standupcomedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-18-happy-birthday-irene-cara--17356058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17356058Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:37:32 +0000CEPToday we celebrate singer, dancer and actress Irene Cara101academyaward,blackhistory,fame,flashdance,grammy,oscar,sparkle,whatafeelingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-15-nzingha-stewart-the-los-angeles-sentinel--17285377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17285377Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPDirector Nzingha Stewart shares some history on the origin of LA's black newspaper, The Los Angeles Sentinel84blackhistory,blacknewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-14-politician-lionel-wilson--17285340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17285340Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:00:14 +0000CEPToday we share some background on politician Lionel Wilson, the first African American mayor of Oakland, CA90blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackpantherparty,bpp,norcalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-13-atlanta-daily-world--17285325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17285325Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:00:16 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the origin of the Atlanta Daily World newspaper93blackhistory,blacknews,newspaper,periodicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-12-playwright-charles-fuller--17285317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17285317Tue, 12 Mar 2019 05:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Charles Fuller83asoldiersplay,asoldiersstory,blackhistory,play,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-11-playwright-vinnette-carroll--17285312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17285312Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:39:31 +0000CEPToday we celebrate playwright and actress Vinnette Carroll114blackfirsts,blackhistory,obieaward,play,stage,theater,yourarmstooshottoboxwithgodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-08-alano-miller-alexander-thomas-augusta--17215611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17215611Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:00:11 +0000CEPActor Alano Miller celebrates Alexander Thomas Augusta, the first black professor of medicine in the United States82blackfirsts,blackhistory,civilwar,howarduniversity,surgeon,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-07-opera-singer-denyce-graves--17215541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17215541Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:00:18 +0000CEPToday we celebrate opera singer Denyce Graves104blackhistory,music,sopranofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-06-cassius-clay-becomes-muhammad-ali--17215483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17215483Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:00:21 +0000CEPToday we share some background on Cassius Clay's transition to Muhammad Ali74blackhistory,boxer,boxing,champion,floatlikeabutterfly,goat,greatestofalltime,hero,thechamp,thegreatestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-05-american-negro-academy--17215408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17215408Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some history on a black literary society called the American Negro Academy79blackhistory,bookertwashignton,cartergwoodson,higherlearning,jamesweldonjohnson,paullaurencedunbar,scholarly,scholars,webduboisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-04-singer-bobby-womack--17215347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17215347Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:48:24 +0000CEPToday we share some background on hall of fame recording artist Bobby Womack89blackhistory,crooner,ifyouthinkyourelonelynow,music,randb,soul,soulmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-01-hall-of-fame-football-player-elvin-bethea--17138604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17138604Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:00:05 +0000CEPToday we spotlight Elvin Bethea, the first NFL player from North Carolina A&T to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame82blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,hof,ncatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-28-michael-jackson-wins-eight-grammys--17138578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17138578Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:00:13 +0000CEPToday we remember Michael Jackson's record setting night at the Grammy Awards85billiejean,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,grammys,mj,moonwalk,music,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-27-scholar-anna-julia-cooper--17138570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17138570Wed, 27 Feb 2019 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Anna Julia Cooper, an author, educator and activist for Black liberation91blackhistory,blackhistorymonthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-26-civil-rights-activist-jimmie-lee-jackson--17138560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17138560Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:00:23 +0000CEPToday we share some background on Jimmie Lee Jackson, a martyr of the Selma voting rights struggle100blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,drking,mlk,oppression,protest,righttovote,selmaal,voteroppression,voterresgistrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-25-atllas-religious-leader-elijah-muhammad--17138474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17138474Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:32:55 +0000CEPAtllas shares some background on longtime Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad105blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,blackmuslims,louisfarrakhan,malcolmx,muslims,noi,religionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-22-vanessa-bell-calloway-dr-j-julius-erving--17072408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17072408Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:00:15 +0000CEPActress Vanessa Bell Calloway celebrates NBA great Julius Erving, better known as "Dr. J."8876ers,basketball,bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,endorsements,philadelphia76ers,philly,sixers,slamdunkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-21-assassination-of-malcolm-x--17072386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17072386Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:00:21 +0000CEPToday we remember Malcolm X on the 54th anniversary of his assassination103activist,bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,byanymeansnecessary,civilrights,elijahmuhammad,mecca,muslim,nationofislam,ripmalcolmxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-20-trailblazing-umpire-emmett-ashford--17072367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17072367Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:00:22 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Emmett Ashford, the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball94bhm,blackfirsts,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,mlbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-19-director-john-singleton-s-oscar-nom--17072348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17072348Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some background on John Singleton's Academy Award nomination for his groundbreaking film "Boyz N The Hood"81bestdirector,bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,losangeles,oscars,southcentralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-18-poet-audre-lorde--17072219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17072219Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:55:36 +0000CEPToday we celebrate poet and activist Audre Lorde100bhm,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,cancer,feminist,journal,lgbtq,poems,poetry,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-15-tyrone-dubose-choreographer-bill-t-jones--17008174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17008174Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:10 +0000CEPRadio host Tyrone DuBose celebrates dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones88alvinailey,blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,dancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-14-prince-s-valentine-s-day-nuptials--17008160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17008160Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we reflect on Prince's Valentine's Day wedding to Mayte Garcia83blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,love,vdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-13-money-b-negro-national-league--17008122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17008122Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:00:04 +0000CEPRecording artist Money B shares some history on the Negro National League, the first all black baseball league80blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,negroleaguesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-12-delilah-founding-of-naacp--17008092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17008092Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:14 +0000CEPRadio personality Delilah shares some history on the origin of the NAACP109blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,webduboisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-11-hill-harper-nelson-mandela-s-release--17008026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17008026Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:41:33 +0000CEPActor Hill Harper commemorates Nelson Mandela's release from prison after serving 27 years77apartheid,blackhistory,fightforequality,nelsonmadela,southafricafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-08-gary-anthony-williams-figure-skater-debi-thomas--16943599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943599Fri, 08 Feb 2019 06:00:07 +0000CEPActor and comedian Gary Anthony Williams celebrates U.S. figure skating champion Debi Thomas92blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,goldmedal,iceskating,olympics,winterolympicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-07-greg-jennings-negro-history-week--16943530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943530Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:00:22 +0000CEPSuper Bowl champion wide receiver Greg Jennings commemorates the inaugural celebration of Negro History Week, started by historian Carter G. Woodson80blackhistory,blackhistorymonthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-06-faith-evans-educator-melvin-b-tolson--16943509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943509Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:00:18 +0000CEPRecording artists Faith Evans celebrates educator, poet and "The Great Debaters" coach Melvin B. Tolson103blackhistory,blackhistorymonthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-05-dane-kunkel-r-b-singer-bobby-brown--16943499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943499Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:11 +0000CEPHappy birthday, Bobby Brown!83blackhistory,blackhistorymonth,kingofrandb,music,newedition,pop,randb,soulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-04-wyclef-jean-abolitionist-sojourner-truth--16943483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943483Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:35:38 +0000CEPRecording artist Wyclef Jean shares some history on abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth110blackhistory,blackhistorymonthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-01-ernest-l-thomas-mlk-s-arrest-during-march-in-selma-al--16860631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16860631Fri, 01 Feb 2019 06:00:20 +0000CEPOn this first day of Black History Month, actor Ernest L. Thomas commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s arrest during a march in Selma, Alabama108bhm,blackhistory,drking,votersupression,votingrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-31-boxer-jersey-joe-walcott--16860618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16860618Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:00:21 +0000CEPToday we celebrate hall of fame boxer Jersey Joe Walcott107athlete,blackhistory,boxing,champion,hof,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-30-educator-ruth-wright-hayre--16860605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16860605Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:00:19 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Ruth Wright Hayre, a trailblazing educator in the Philadelphia school system114blackhistory,philly,principal,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-29-book-collector-clarence-l-holte--16860549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16860549Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:22 +0000CEPToday we celebrate book collector Clarence L. Holte, known for amassing close to 8,000 volumes pertaining to the history and culture of Africans and people of African descent110blackhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-28-we-are-the-world--16860019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16860019Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:29:11 +0000CEPToday we share some background on USA For Africa's Grammy-winning single "We Are The World," recorded for African famine relief96aid,blackhistory,harrybelafonte,lionelrichie,megagroup,michaeljackson,music,musicmatters,quincyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-25-entrepreneur-sheila-crump-johnson--16837063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16837063Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:16:42 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Sheila Crump Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts103bet,bettv,billionaire,blackhistory,blackwealth,bobjohnson,shareholderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-24-olympian-flo-hyman--16828365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16828365Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:55:31 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman107athlete,blackhistory,olympics,proathlete,silvermedalist,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-23-the-24th-amendment--16767176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16767176Wed, 23 Jan 2019 06:00:23 +0000CEPToday we share some history on the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution80blackhistory,equalrights,unitedstates,wethepeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-22-former-u-s-national-security-advisor-susan-rice--16766831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16766831Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:00:22 +0000CEPToday we celebrate public official Susan Rice, former U.S. National Security Advisor and the first African American woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations102benghazi,blackhistory,cabinet,politics,presidentobamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-21-former-u-s-secretary-of-education-rod-paige--16766685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16766685Mon, 21 Jan 2019 07:41:45 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Rod Paige, the first African American U.S. Secretary of Education96blackhistory,cabinet,learning,school,teachingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-18-the-jeffersons--16715170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16715170Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the premiere of the CBS sitcom "The Jeffersons"96allinthefamily,archiebunker,blackhistory,classictv,georgejefferson,movinonup,weezyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-17-nasa-astronaut-ronald-mcnair--16715143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16715143Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:00:12 +0000CEPToday we celebrate NASA astronaut Ronald McNair, the second African American to go into space99blackhistory,challengerexplosion,outerspace,spaceshuttlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-16-new-philadelphia--16715116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16715116Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we share some history on New Philadelphia, an Illinois town considered to be the first planned and legally registered by an African American in the United States95blackhistory,historicplace,landmark,landownerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-15-zydeco-band-leader-queen-ida--16715088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16715088Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:49:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Louisiana Creole accordionist and zydeco band leader, Queen Ida97accordion,blackhistory,cajun,caribbean,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-14-university-of-minnesota-sit-in--16705601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16705601Mon, 14 Jan 2019 07:52:32 +0000CEPToday we share some background on a sit-in organized by African American students on the campus of the University of Minnesota48blackhistory,change,fightthepower,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-11-university-of-georgia-riots--16646097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16646097Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:00:04 +0000CEPToday we share some background on riots that occurred on the campus of the University of Georgia70blackfirsts,blackhistory,collegelife,integrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-10-rapper-chris-smith--16646044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16646044Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:00:25 +0000CEPToday we send a happy birthday shout out to Chris Smith, one half of the rap duo Kris Kross74blackhistory,hiphop,jermainedupri,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-09-entrepreneur-earl-graves--16646021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16646021Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate businessman and founder of Black Enterprise, Earl Graves100activist,blackhistory,magazine,morganstate,philanthropist,publisherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-08-olympian-calvin-smith--16645932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16645932Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:00:23 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Olympic sprinter Calvin Smith97blackhistory,carllewis,champion,goldmedal,run,trackandfield,usainbolt,worldrecordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-07-inventor-william-purvis--16645858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16645858Mon, 07 Jan 2019 07:28:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate inventor William Purvis86blackhistory,fountainpen,invention,science,stemfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-04-trailblazing-attorney-charlotte-e-ray--16597672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16597672Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we remember the life and legacy of trailblazing attorney, Charlotte E. Ray, the country's first African American female lawyer90blackfirsts,blackgirlmagic,blackhistory,girlpower,howarduniversity,lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-03-the-arsenio-hall-show--16597614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16597614Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:06 +0000CEPToday we celebrate "The Arsenio Hall Show"100blackfirsts,blackhistory,dawgpound,latenight,networktv,talkshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-02-boxer-pernell-whitaker--16597553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16597553Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:09 +0000CEPToday we share some background on hall of fame boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker97blackhistory,boxing,champion,poundforpound,ringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-01-the-emancipation-proclamation--16597533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16597533Tue, 01 Jan 2019 05:00:03 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln68abelincoln,blackhistory,freedom,honestabe,slaveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-31-pioneering-businessman-bill-powell--16597526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16597526Mon, 31 Dec 2018 07:11:51 +0000CEPToday we celebrate pioneering businessman Bill Powell, owner and designer of the first integrated golf course111birdie,blackgolf,blackhistory,eagle,four,golfer,holeinone,integration,parfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-28-abolitionist-harriet-tubman--16562674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16562674Fri, 28 Dec 2018 06:00:17 +0000CEPDJ Dane Kunkel celebrates abolitionist Harriet Tubman, called the "Moses of her People"65blackhistory,escape,freedom,leader,savior,slavery,undergroundrailroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-27-pioneering-flight-attendant-ruth-carol-taylor--16562660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16562660Thu, 27 Dec 2018 06:00:22 +0000CEPToday we pay tribute to Ruth Carol Taylor, the country's first African American flight attendant90blackfirsts,blackhistory,friendlyskies,mohawkairlinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-26-playwright-lonne-elder--16562650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16562650Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:00:03 +0000CEPToday we share some background on actor and playwright Lonne Elder107blackhistory,consciousness,play,screenwriterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-25-astronaut-michael-p-anderson--16562636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16562636Tue, 25 Dec 2018 06:00:14 +0000CEPMerry Christmas! Today's narrative celebrates astronaut Michael P. Anderson95blackhistory,nasa,space,usaffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-24-abolitionist-william-washington-browne--16557573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16557573Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:10:11 +0000CEPToday we share some history on abolitionist William Washington Browne111blackhistory,civilwar,minister,slavery,soldier,unionarmyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-21-singer-carla-thomas--16509685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16509685Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we celebrate the "Queen of Memphis Soul," Carla Thomas115blackhistory,music,rufusandcarla,rufusthomas,soul,stax,staxrecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-20-broadway-musical-dreamgirls--16493189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16493189Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:00:14 +0000CEPToday we commemorate the debut of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls"88andiamtellingyou,anikanonirose,beyonce,blackhistory,dreamettes,jenniferholliday,jenniferhudson,lorettadevine,sherylleeralph,theatre,thesupremesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-19-olympian-charles-austin--16493106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16493106Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate Olympic gold medalist Charles Austin95athlete,blackhistory,goldmedal,highjump,highjumper,olympics,sports,trackandfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-18-filmmaker-ernest-dickerson--16492996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16492996Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:00:05 +0000CEPToday we celebrate director and cinematographer Ernest Dickerson88blackhistory,dotherightthing,films,juice,movies,spikeleefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-17-actor-moses-gunn--16492960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16492960Mon, 17 Dec 2018 07:18:22 +0000CEPToday we celebrate actor Moses Gunn93blackhistory,broadway,negroensemble,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-14-hall-of-fame-singer-dinah-washington--16428521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16428521Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:00:17 +0000CEPToday we remember recording artist Dinah Washington, singer of blues, jazz and popular music103blackhistory,chicago,pianist,piano,thefifties,vocalistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-13-boxer-archie-moore--16428495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16428495Thu, 13 Dec 2018 06:00:10 +0000CEPToday we celebrate boxing champion Archie Moore99athlete,blackhistory,boxingmatch,champ,heavyweight,poundforpound,ring,sportsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-12-nabj-national-association-of-black-journalists--16428480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16428480Wed, 12 Dec 2018 06:00:23 +0000CEPToday we share some background on the origin and mission of NABJ, the National Association of Black Journalists98blackhistory,blacknews,helponeanother,strongertogetherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-11-broadway-musical-black-nativity--16428464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16428464Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:00:21 +0000CEPToday we share some history on Langston Hughes' Broadway musical "Black Nativity"100blackhistory,christmas,gospel,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-10-happy-birthday-richard-pryor--16428442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16428442Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:03:04 +0000CEPToday we pay tribute to legendary comedian Richard Pryor.107blackhistory,comedy,funny,icon,legend,standupfalsefull