Onesimus Black History in Two Minutes or so 2023-04-17 | One vital but less-known story from early America is that of Onesimus, an African man enslaved in the colonies who helped change the shape of American medicine. Infectious disease outbreaks were a too-familiar nightmare for the colonists — and in 1721, a particularly serious smallpox epidemic was ravaging Boston. Before knowledge of inoculation had spread to these shores, the practice was well-known in West Africa — and it was none other than Onesimus who first shared this life-changing method of prevention.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes (or so) hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — with additional commentary from Margot Minardi of Reed College and Ted Widmer of Macaulay Honors College CUNY — we explore the surprising origins of American inoculation.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSRobert SmithHenry Louis Gates, Jr. Dyllan McGeeSERIES PRODUCERKelsi Lindus PRODUCERSChelsea AdewunmiOluwaseun BabalolaKevin BurkeMegan GrahamVashni Korin CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERRobert L. YacyshynPRODUCTION MANAGERAshley ThomasPOST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORVeronica LeibPOST PRODUCTION MANAGERKatherine SwiatekWRITTEN BYHenry Louis Gates, Jr. ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYMatthew HeadADDITIONAL WRITINGKevin Burke SERIES EDITORReena MangubatEDITORSCierra PachecoLiza RenzulliAnne Yao ASSISTANT EDITORSBen PakmanPatrice BowmanImani DeanSUPERVISING PRODUCERSWill VenturaSara Wolitzky ARCHIVAL PRODUCERSMegan GrahamJade Edwards-LovellDIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Seng Chen Gregory BrutusNausheen Dadabhoy Archival Materials Courtesy of:Alamy ImagesGetty ImagesLibrary of CongressPond5The Maryland GazetteSpecial ThanksJorge FelipeAmy GosdanianEvelyn Brooks Higginbotham Romilla KarnickMargot MinardiJohn ThorntonMarial Iglesias Utset Sara WichtTed WidmerAbby Wolf
Filibuster Black History in Two Minutes or so 2023-04-15 | Today, many are familiar with the term “filibuster,” a procedure to prolong debate and delay a vote — but less well-known is its complicated history, which began not with the framers of the Constitution but half a century later, at the height of tensions surrounding slavery.Starting with pre-Civil War theatrics in the Senate Chamber, the filibuster has evolved through emancipation, Reconstruction, the Jim Crow era, and the civil rights movement to become an all-encompassing tactic with the capacity to trump the will of the majority.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes (or so) hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — with additional commentary from author Adam Jentleson and Imani Perry of Princeton University — we trace how an antebellum legislative maneuver meant to empower slaveholders became a Senate institution at the center of urgent debate.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSRobert SmithHenry Louis Gates, Jr. Dyllan McGeeSERIES PRODUCERKelsi Lindus PRODUCERSChelsea AdewunmiOluwaseun BabalolaKevin BurkeMegan GrahamVashni Korin CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERRobert L. YacyshynPRODUCTION MANAGERAshley ThomasPOST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORVeronica LeibPOST PRODUCTION MANAGERKatherine SwiatekWRITTEN BYHenry Louis Gates, Jr. ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYMatthew HeadADDITIONAL WRITINGKevin Burke SERIES EDITORReena MangubatEDITORSCierra PachecoLiza RenzulliAnne Yao ASSISTANT EDITORSBen PakmanPatrice BowmanImani DeanSUPERVISING PRODUCERSWill VenturaSara Wolitzky ARCHIVAL PRODUCERSMegan GrahamJade Edwards-LovellDIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Seng Chen Gregory BrutusNausheen DadabhoyArchival Materials Courtesy of:Alamy ImagesAssociated PressC-SPANEverett Collection, Inc.Getty ImagesLibrary of CongressU.S. House of RepresentativesAdditional Material:Alabama Department of Archives and HistoryGilman Collection, Gift of The Howard Gilman Foundation, 2005Library of CongressMichael FleshmanMr. Smith Goes to WashingtonNational Archives and Records AdministrationThe Idaho Daily StatesmanThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential LibraryThe Muncie Morning StarSpecial ThanksJorge FelipeAmy GosdanianEvelyn Brooks Higginbotham Adam JentlesonRomilla KarnickImani PerryJohn Thornton
Baldwin vs Buckley Black History in Two Minutes or so 2023-04-12 | In 1965, James Baldwin and William F. Buckley — thought leaders from dramatically different backgrounds — made plans to debate race relations and the meaning of the American Dream. In this pivotal year at the height of the civil rights movement, students crowded into the debate hall at the University of Cambridge to hear arguments from opposing sides. What followed would go down in history.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes (or so) hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — with additional commentary from Khalil Gibran Muhammad of Harvard University and Imani Perry of Princeton University — we witness a haunting performance from one of America’s great orators as he confronts head-on the horrors of our history.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSRobert SmithHenry Louis Gates, Jr. Dyllan McGeeSERIES PRODUCERKelsi Lindus PRODUCERSChelsea AdewunmiOluwaseun BabalolaKevin BurkeMegan GrahamVashni Korin CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERRobert L. YacyshynPRODUCTION MANAGERAshley ThomasPOST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORVeronica LeibPOST PRODUCTION MANAGERKatherine SwiatekWRITTEN BYHenry Louis Gates, Jr. ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYMatthew HeadADDITIONAL WRITINGKevin Burke SERIES EDITORReena MangubatEDITORSCierra PachecoLiza RenzulliAnne Yao ASSISTANT EDITORSBen PakmanPatrice BowmanImani DeanSUPERVISING PRODUCERSWill VenturaSara Wolitzky ARCHIVAL PRODUCERSMegan GrahamJade Edwards-LovellDIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Seng Chen Gregory BrutusNausheen Dadabhoy Archival Materials Courtesy of:Associated PressEverett Collection, Inc.Getty ImagesLibrary of CongressThe New York Public LibraryAdditional Material:American Archive of Public Broadcasting, Baldwin-Buckley DebateAmerican Museum of Natural History Research Library, Digital Special CollectionsNational Archives and Records AdministrationUniversity of Cambridge, Baldwin-Buckley DebateSpecial ThanksJorge FelipeAmy GosdanianEvelyn Brooks Higginbotham Romilla KarnickImani PerryKhalil Gibran MuhammadJohn ThorntonMarial Iglesias Utset Sara WichtAbby Wolf
Billie Holiday Black History in Two Minutes or so 2023-04-12 | Born into a world awash in racism and sexism, the singer Billie Holiday soon became a beloved voice, known for her unique, jazz-influenced style. But for Holiday, who was haunted by hardship in her own life, music grew to be more than entertainment.Long before the civil rights era took hold in America, Holiday recorded a song that poignantly spoke out against the brutalities of Black life in the South, a controversial protest anthem that helped inspire a movement — while deepening the singer’s personal torment.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes (or so) hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — with additional commentary from Robert G. O’Meally of Columbia University and Imani Perry of Princeton University — we meet a bold, inimitable talent whose art fused with her activism.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSRobert SmithHenry Louis Gates, Jr. Dyllan McGeeSERIES PRODUCERKelsi Lindus PRODUCERSChelsea AdewunmiOluwaseun BabalolaKevin BurkeMegan GrahamVashni Korin CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERRobert L. YacyshynPRODUCTION MANAGERAshley ThomasPOST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORVeronica LeibPOST PRODUCTION MANAGERKatherine SwiatekWRITTEN BYHenry Louis Gates, Jr. ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYMatthew HeadADDITIONAL WRITINGKevin Burke SERIES EDITORReena MangubatEDITORSCierra PachecoLiza RenzulliAnne Yao ASSISTANT EDITORSBen PakmanPatrice BowmanImani DeanSUPERVISING PRODUCERSWill VenturaSara Wolitzky ARCHIVAL PRODUCERSMegan GrahamJade Edwards-LovellDIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY Seng Chen Gregory BrutusNausheen DadabhoyArchival Materials Courtesy of: Getty ImagesLibrary of CongressShutterstockAdditional Material: New OrleansStrange Fruit by Billie HolidaySpecial ThanksJorge FelipeAmy GosdanianEvelyn Brooks Higginbotham Romilla KarnickRobert G. O'MeallyImani PerryJohn ThorntonMarial Iglesias Utset Sara WichtAbby Wolf
The Origins of Black Basketball Black History in Two Minutes or so 2023-04-04 | Be Woke Presents Black History in Two Minutes (or so)blackhistoryintwominutes.comBill Russell; Michael Jordan; LeBron James. Black athletes have at times been synonymous with the sport of basketball, but it wasn’t always that way. Invented at the turn of the 20th century, basketball was initially played in segregated leagues — that is, until the exceptional talent and contributions of a few standout Black teams, including the New York Renaissance, became impossible for the newly formed NBA to ignore.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes (or so) hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — with additional commentary from author and filmmaker Nelson George and author and historian Claude Johnson — we explore the origins of Black basketball, including a heated championship match-up that helped shift the trajectory of the sport.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERSRobert SmithHenry Louis Gates, Jr. Dyllan McGee SERIES PRODUCERKelsi Lindus PRODUCERSChelsea AdewunmiOluwaseun BabalolaKevin BurkeMegan GrahamVashni Korin CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERRobert L. Yacyshyn PRODUCTION MANAGERAshley Thomas POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISORVeronica Leib POST PRODUCTION MANAGERKatherine Swiatek WRITTEN BYHenry Louis Gates, Jr. ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYMatthew Head ADDITIONAL WRITINGKevin Burke SERIES EDITORReena Mangubat EDITORSCierra PachecoLiza RenzulliAnne Yao ASSISTANT EDITORSBen PakmanPatrice BowmanImani Dean SUPERVISING PRODUCERSWill VenturaSara Wolitzky ARCHIVAL PRODUCERSMegan GrahamJade Edwards-Lovell DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHYSeng ChenGregory BrutusNausheen Dadabhoy ARCHIVAL MATERIAL COURTESY OF:Getty ImagesPond5The Black Fives Foundation ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:National Basketball AssociationSolomon Sir Jones Films. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript LibraryThe Daily Argus-LeaderThe Oshkosh NorthwesternThe Rhinelander Daily NewsTwin City News-Record SPECIAL THANKSDarrick Angelone Jorge FelipeNelson GeorgeAmy GosdanianEvelyn Brooks HigginbothamClaude JohnsonRomilla KarnickJohn ThorntonMarial Iglesias UtsetSara WichtAbby WolfDistributed by https://aone.la
The Origins of Black Service Organizations Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-05-27 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comBlack contributions in the volunteer and civic space have been around since the Revolutionary War. Out of those spaces came formal organizations aimed at redefining American democracy.One of the leading figures in creating a Black fraternal organization was Prince Hall. He, along with 14 other Black men, brought Freemasonry to the United States after being inducted into a regimental lodge of the British Army in 1775. With this knowledge, the fraternal organization laid the foundation to share secrets, pass down important knowledge, and disrupt politics and race relations as America knew it. Since then, Black fraternities and sororities have become critical in advancing rights for Black American’s at every point in history. In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University — we look at the origins of Black services and how their continued commitment for equality for Black people is still seen to this day.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 9x nominated and 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• African American Museum & Library at OaklandExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes (or so)' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
Elite Black Public High Schools Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-05-20 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comIn November 1870, four Black students created their own safe space to study in a Washington D.C. church. That space would eventually become the first Black public school, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.Dunbar High became the standard for academic excellence as Black students in attendance were exposed to more than just industrial education. The excitement spread, leading to Black educators finding unique ways to elevate the access and curriculum for Black students across the United States. Even as the country began to integrate, Black students and educators learned that integrated education didn’t mean fair education.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University, Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, Daina Ramey Berry of The University of Texas, and Lawrence Bobo of Harvard University — we celebrate educators who refused to lower the bar and used their resources to ensure Black students achieved exceptional academic heights.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 9x nominated and 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• The Montgomery Advertiser• The New York Times• Weirton Area Museum and Cultural CenterExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes (or so)' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
Father Divine Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-05-13 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comAs the nation dealt with the darkness of the Great Depression, a Black leader by the name of Father Major Jealous Divine rose from the shadows. His message resonated with many as he identified himself as God in the human flesh.Preaching the power of the mind and positive thinking, the Peace Mission Movement was created. Followers would give their life to Father Divine, relinquishing all worldly possessions as the entered communal living. While his movement wouldn’t last long, Father Divine goes down in history as an influential leader who was able to provide — albeit through controversial moves, — shelter, food, and other necessities to Black people during the Great Depression.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Judith Weisenfeld of Princeton University, Imani Perry of Princeton University, and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University — we look at a pivotal leader who said all the right things but whose provocative actions led to his demise.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 9x nominated and 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• ASSOCIATED PRESS• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival by:• The Boston GlobeExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes (or so)' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
Congressional Black Caucus Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-05-06 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comIn 1955, Charles Diggs Jr. became the first Black person from Michigan elected to the House of Representatives. His election paved the way for more Black politicians to enter an arena that often times represented them by district but never really looked like them in session.As the numbers grew, Diggs created what would be known as the precursor to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Democratic Select Committee. Diggs realized there was power in numbers and Black leaders were in a prime spot to influence, develop legislature, and support marginalized groups. By 1971, the CBC was formed, and while it was met with resistance by Richard Nixon’s administration, Black leaders held their ground and forced Nixon’s hands in acknowledging their existence.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University — we celebrate a group of Black congressional leaders who continue to be the voice for marginalized groups today.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 9x nominated and 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• Congressional Black Caucus• C-SPAN• Richard Nixon Foundation• The Los Angeles Times• The New York Times• The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint• United States CongressExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes (or so)' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
Poor Peoples Campaign Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-04-29 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comCollege campuses became integral in the quest for social reform in the 1960s. With large numbers of Black students already present, campuses allowed young people an opportunity to ensure their voices were not only heard, but that their abilities to march were possible.Unfortunately, peaceful protests were met with extreme violence from the police. Two historically black colleges and universities made national headlines as a result of multiple deaths and injuries at the hands of Black protesters. The fight in the 1960s still lives on today, with much of the same obstacles in place.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we take a look at how college students gathered together in the name of social justice reform, all the while fighting a system that failed to protect their basic liberties.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• ShutterstockAdditional Archival Courtesy of:• Fusion Films• National Archives and Records Administration• Repairers of the Breach• Rev. William J. Barber IIAdditional Footage Courtesy of:• Inkwell Films, Kunhardt & WNETExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes (or so) on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes (or so)' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
The Movement and Campus Violence Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-04-22 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comCollege campuses became integral in the quest for social reform in the 1960s. With large numbers of Black students already present, campuses allowed young people an opportunity to ensure their voices were not only heard, but that their abilities to march were possible.Unfortunately, peaceful protests were met with extreme violence from the police. Two historically black colleges and universities made national headlines as a result of multiple deaths and injuries at the hands of Black protesters. The fight in the 1960s still lives on today, with much of the same obstacles in place.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we take a look at how college students gathered together in the name of social justice reform, all the while fighting a system that failed to protect their basic liberties.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• ASSOCIATED PRESS• Getty Images• ShutterstockAdditional Archival by:• Cecil Williams• Jackson State University• South Carolina State University• The Sacramento BeeExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
Free Black Americans Before Civil War Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-04-15 | Even though slavery ended in the 1860s, free Black Americans made up 10% of the United States Black population. While the rest of the population was made up of slaves, those who escaped quickly learned that freedom didn’t mean access. As the United States expanded, many now western states passed rules and regulations that made it difficult for Black citizens to successfully enter society. Ultimately, Black people opted to stay in the south, close to family, and in a better economic condition. Despite countless efforts to rob Black people of their rights, freed Black leaders made sure Black people were supported in their transition from slavery to freedom.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Vincent Brown of Harvard University and author Kate Clifford Larson — we learn about the often under told story of the free Black American.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Library of CongressAdditional Archival Courtesy of:• The Liberator• Virginia State University Special Collections and ArchivesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
The Roll Back Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-04-08 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comAmerica entered a special moment where freedom rang high and many of the promises of the constitution appeared to — in some ways — allow Black people to enjoy freedom and rights that were never seen before. From running for office, to voting and purchasing land, Black families had what appeared to be a real chance at thriving.However, by 1877, the costs became too much and white government officials began to figure out ways to work around the amendments that guaranteed Black people their freedom. With the Supreme Court on their side, many states began to roll back the rights of Black people. It would be nearly 100 years before legislation would come to pass that would protect many of the rights promised in the constitution.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College and Steven Hahn of New York University — we look at the various ways Black people experienced a reduction in rights, all by the hands of white privilege.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alabama Department of Archives and History• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Library of Congress• Virginia State University Special Collections and ArchivesAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• Cornell University Library• Mississippi Department of Archives and History• South Caroliniana Library, University of South CarolinaExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.la
The History of Negro League Baseball Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-04-01 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comBaseball is one of America’s staples that dates back to the 1800s. And while the culture of catchy tunes and snacks are shared from coast to coast, the journey to inclusivity was a long, hard, and well-earned fight for Black athletes.Prior to the formal creation of the National Baseball League in 1876, Black and White players played baseball together. But, as separate but equal became the law of the land, restrictions and limitations entered the sports world, forcing Black players to develop their own Negro League. Eventually, Jackie Robinson would cross the color lines to create a space for integration to be possible.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the integration of the National Baseball League, all the while paying homage to the men who created a space for excellence when the White community opted for separation.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• ASSOCIATED PRESS• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of CongressExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
1893 Worlds Fair Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-03-25 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comThe 1893 World Fair took place in Chicago, Illinois, welcoming countries from around the world to feature their contributions for everyone to see. With the festival’s arrival stateside, key Black leaders, such as Ida B. Wells and Frederick Douglas, joined forces to highlight the advancement of Black people post-Civil War.However, the organizers refused to give the duo a formal exhibition space. As a result, Wells and Douglas used their own talents by creating a pamphlet that celebrated African-American achievements and calling attention to the harsh treatment Southern White Americans were subjecting Black citizens. In the end, a formal “Negro Day” was created, where Douglas took the stage, charging America’s leaders to hold up the words of their beloved constitution.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Chad Williams of Brandeis University, Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times and Mia Bay of the University of Pennsylvania, we celebrate two Black leaders who entered the international arena with hopes of highlighting the achievements of Black Americans.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival by:• Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University• Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joele and Fred Michaud• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site• National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution• The Field Museum Library• The Morning Call• U.S. National Park Service• University of Chicago LibraryExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutes'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black Women Laborers Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-03-18 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comNothing seemed more urgent than the collective quest of Black freedom after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although Black men and women shared the same mission and skin color, their commitment to the cause manifested in very different ways.James Cone, a highly regarded professor, preached about Black liberation at the center of the gospel. His elevated teaching not only inspired followers but it also provided an alternate theology that shifted the power of the church. But with that change came a host of women who recognized that his change meant staying the same for them. Womanist Theology served as an equally thought out and informative message for women whose presence, power, and contribution to the Black church weren’t always acknowledged.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University, Anthony Pinn of Rice University and Barbara Savage of The University of Pennsylvania, we take a look at how the church’s effort to preach freedom shifted the landscape of religion from the pulpit to the pew.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival by:• Nace Brock Photographic Collection and Related Materials P0044, Wilson Special Collections Library, UNC-Chapel Hill• The Louisville Daily CourierExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black Liberation and Womanist Theology Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-03-11 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comNothing seemed more urgent than the collective quest of Black freedom after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although Black men and women shared the same mission and skin color, their commitment to the cause manifested in very different ways.James Cone, a highly regarded professor, preached about Black liberation at the center of the gospel. His elevated teaching not only inspired followers but it also provided an alternate theology that shifted the power of the church. But with that change came a host of women who recognized that his change meant staying the same for them. Womanist Theology served as an equally thought out and informative message for women whose presence, power, and contribution to the Black church weren’t always acknowledged.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University, Anthony Pinn of Rice University and Barbara Savage of The University of Pennsylvania, we take a look at how the church’s effort to preach freedom shifted the landscape of religion from the pulpit to the pew.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty Images• Video 10th C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series, 1992, C. Eric Lincoln Lecture Series Collection, Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff LibraryAdditional Archival by:• Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture• C-SPAN• Emory University• National Catholic Reporter• The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary• The Los Angeles TimesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Womans Club Movement Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-03-04 | blackhistoryintwominutes.comBlack women have been no stranger to organizing since America’s earliest inception. But it would be during the Reconstruction era that Black women were able to elevate their messaging and form their own group called the Women’s Club.Focused on holding America to its founding principles, women across the country gathered to highlight injustices like lynching. The success of these meetings led to the formation of the National Association of Colored Women, where the group’s scope widened to include issues, such as voting rights, housing, and other race-related matters. Despite many male figures protesting women as they utilized their voices, the Women’s Club movement became a vital part in supporting women and their right to speak and organize.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Daina Ramey Berry of the University of Texas, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham of Harvard University and Imani Perry of Princeton University — we look at how women uplifted one another as they climbed their way to the top.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Eartha M. M. White Collection, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• The Appeal• The Chicago Tribune• The Crisis• The GazetteExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black Greek Letter Organizations Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-02-25 | While more Black students sought formal education in a university setting, white organizations were not as open to embracing them into their space. Seeing a need, Black students formed their own fraternities and sororities aimed at creating community and celebrating key principles of success.With education, community service, and philanthropy as their focal point, these organizations were able to foster academic and personal excellence on their own terms. As a result, Black greek letter organizations created the National Pan-Hellenic Council, totaling nine organizations with like-minded agendas. Each of those organizations continue to be pivotal in the continued advancement of Black people.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Daina Ramey Berry of The University of Texas at Austin and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we celebrate the beauty in unity and what these nine divine organizations could achieve when told they were not welcomed.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• C-SPAN• National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.• The New York TimesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Brenda Travis Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-02-18 | Brenda Travis of McComb, Mississippi, encountered the dangers of merely existing in Jim Crow’s America as a child after witnessing her brother’s unlawful arrest in the middle of the night. It would be that event that inspired a young Travis to enter the arena, ready and willing to fight for injustice.After partnering with a civil rights organizer in town, 16-year-old Travis led a sit-in at the local Greyhound bus station. She became known as a member of the McComb Five, where she’d not only be the youngest participant, but the only woman in the movement. Despite being jailed for a month and expelled from school, Travis’ existence and hunger for justice elevated the local movement which sparked strikes and marches.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we look at a young activist who quickly recognized the power in rallying like-minded people in the name of advanced equal rights for all.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• University of California, Los AngelesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black Power and the Birth of Black Studies Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-02-11 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination not only further ignited the civil rights movement, but it also inspired students in the collegiate setting to revolutionize the spaces that didn’t fully accept their existence.From coast to coast, Black students demanded more, not only of their educational institutions, but also of themselves. Focused on self-determination and control, Black student activists followed the Black Power Movement and disrupted traditional “white” spaces while doing so. As a result, college admissions of Black people increased, Black faculty hiring rose, and a formal Black Studies curriculum was created.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Peniel Joseph of The University of Texas at Austin, and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we celebrate a transformative movement led by Black students who sought to radicalize education and self-improvement along the way.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• University of California, Los AngelesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black Feminist Organizations Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-02-04 | While the Civil Rights Movement continued to spread across the US and the feminist movement evolved, one group felt neither movement really addressed their existence: Black women. As a result, the National Black Feminist Organization (NBFO) was formed.The NBFO sought to meet at the intersection of racism and sexism, all the while pushing an agenda that created policies and protections for Black women. Even as they grew, another group, The Combahee River Collective Statement, recognized that important components like sexuality and the “everyday working woman” were missing from the conversation. In the end, the 1970s saw a much-needed introduction to Black feminist organizations that wanted to ensure the Black woman and her presence in society was not overlooked.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University, Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University and Daina Berry of The University of Texas, we celebrate a group of women who laid the foundation for the advancement of Black women that we still recognize and see to this day.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Bettye Lane photographs, Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University• Freda Leinwand, Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University• Getty Images• Library of Congress• Photo by Robert Giard, Copyright Estate of Robert GiardAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• Black Lives Matter• Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press• University of Westminster• York UniversityExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Integrating Wall Street Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-01-28 | Despite continued exclusionary practices, Black Americans slowly but surely made their way into the workforce after the Civil War. With continued persistence and perseverance, they earned greater opportunities to advance professionally as the years progressed.In 1972, Vernon Jordan became the first Black person to sit on a corporate board in the United States. As a result of his presence, he opened the door for Johnson Products, the first Black-owned business, to be listed on the American stock exchange. From TV Networks, to CEOs, Black professionals continue to find new ways to shine, even though Corporate America still struggles to fully integrate.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Activist, Robert L. Johnson, an entrepreneur, and Michelle Alexander, a civil rights lawyer and author, we celebrate the journey of Black professionals to enter the stock exchange as they elevated Black access, brands, and opportunities.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• Black Enterprise• Black Entertainment Television • Forbes• Fortune• SlamExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The GI Bill of Rights Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-01-21 | From the inception of the United States, Black soldiers have answered the call to serve on the front lines. And in 1944, the US government created the GI Bill, providing benefits and offerings like job training, loans for school and access to mortgages for soldiers who serve their country.The bill should have changed the landscape for Black soldiers returning home. However, specific wording in the formal piece of legislature combined with the decision to allow states to regulate the program meant Black people were subjected to the same discrimination and exclusionary practices as years prior. While Black people continue to serve in the armed forces, the effects of the discriminatory practices are still felt and seen to this day.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence- Policylink, and Lawrence Bobo of Harvard University — we will take a look at a bill that was seen as a major education and social mobility investment for soldiers but instead, it turned out to be the opposite for many Black soldiers.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of Congress• C-SPANAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• Inkwell Films, Kunhardt & WNETExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Job Ben Solomon Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-01-14 | In 1730, Job Ben Solomon — a Senegalese man and active slave trader — was captured during an excursion in the Gambian River region. Once stateside, he was imprisoned for attempting to escape from Maryland.After writing a letter to his family back home, it was intercepted by a prominent US figure, James Oglethorpe, who arranged Job’s freedom and sent him to London. From there, Job’s imprint expanded on the international scene. By 1734, he was back in Senegal, starting life over after his time in captivity and abroad.In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Sylviane A. Diouf of Brown University, Daina Ramey Berry of the University of Texas and Imani Perry of Princeton University — we look at an important figure whose life allowed us an opportunity to understand the many ways at which native Africans existed, practiced religion, and navigated during the Atlantic slave trade.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• The Library of CongressAdditional Archival Material Courtesy of:• National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund• National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution• Princeton Theological Seminary Library• Slavery Images: A Visual Record of the African Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Early African DiasporaExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Chicago Sound (The Birth of Modern Gospel) Black History in Two Minutes or so 2022-01-07 | As Black families left the South, their migration allowed them to bring their religion and musical practices along with them. But it would be one man in particular, Thomas Dorsey, who would find himself in the middle of a Chicago community that was fertile with opportunities.Dorsey recognized that at every corner sat either a blues spot, a jazz club, or a church. Submitting to the beautiful jingles around him, he fused together the sounds and struggles of Black people and went on a tour to introduce his newfound genre called gospel. With his innovative outlook, gospel found its way into pulpits in Chicago.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Rev. James Bryson, Jr. of First Church of Deliverance, Imani Perry of Princeton University, and Fredara Hadley of The Juilliard School, we take a look at how the Great Migration benefited Black people, leading to the creation of a new genre of music.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes-or-so/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The New York Public Library• The General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) of the United Methodist Church, Madison, New JerseyAdditional Archival by:• Chicago History Museum• University of Southern California LibrariesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Segregated Travel in Jim Crow America Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-12-17 | As the US economy began to boom after World War II, so did the demand for alternate means of transportation. While personal car usage rose and the highway system was created, many Black people relied heavily on public transit as their primary mode of transportation day-to-day.Jim Crow’s separate but equal not only impacted restaurants and schools, but it also led to the segregation of travel on buses. Black patrons in Winston Salem, North Carolina, frustrated with limited routes, took matters into their own hands. From jitney’s organizing, to the creation of the Safe Bus Company, Black patrons began to implement multiple options on their journey to safe travel.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Daina Berry of The University of Texas, Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we look at how Black people organized safer travel during a time of segregation.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Burk Uzzle• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival by:• North Carolina Collection• Winston-Salem Transit AuthorityExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Clotilda Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-12-10 | In 2019, researchers were able to properly authenticate the last known slave ship to enter the United States illegally. That ship, The Clotida, was found in the Mobile River in Southern Alabama.A slave trader named Timothy Meaher arranged with a king in an African nation to purchase one hundred slaves and transport them to Alabama. With treacherous conditions and little food, those who survived would be enslaved until the formal emancipation efforts commenced. While emancipation meant freedom on paper, freed slaves quickly learned that their efforts were best served creating their own community called Africatown.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University, we take a look at an important piece of history that tells the story of the last known slave ship to enter the United States.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of CongressAdditional Archival by:• Mobile Public Library Digital Collections• The Morning CallExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/blackhistory...Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blackhistor...Subscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYN...'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Mamie Till Mobley Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-12-03 | The lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 became a pivotal point for race relations in the United States. Instead of sitting by silently, his mother, Mamie Till Mobley, opted to utilize the media in a way it had not been used before.She decided to hold an open casket viewing, welcoming as many people as she could to view her son’s body, including Jet Magazine. With the gruesome images making their way around, She used her grief to not only tell the story of her son, but to push the Civil Rights Movement into a new era. Her selflessness led to the mass media becoming an important device for the Civil Rights Movement. In this episode of Black History in Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Peniel Joseph of the University of Texas, Austin, Farah Griffin of Columbia University and Chris Benson, the author of The Death of Innocence — we honor Mamie Till Mobley and the legacy of her bravery.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• ASSOCIATED PRESS• Getty Images• Library of CongressAdditional Archival by:• Chicago Defender• Clarion Ledger• Florida State University Digital Library• Jet Magazine• TIME• TwitterExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/blackhistory...Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blackhistor...Subscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYN...'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The History of Black Farmers Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-11-19 | Well before formal legislation was passed, promising freed slaves certain land rights, Black farmers traveled west, exploring, and developing heavily forested land. With tons of experience in their pockets, migrating west made sense and allowed Black farmers and their families a safe place to live and grow.But like most of America’s history, White settlers began to impose new laws and tactics on the once uncharted territory. Eventually, the land Black farmers cleared, plowed, and cultivated prohibited — either directly or indirectly — their existence in those spaces. Through violence, theft, and other mischievous practices, many Black farmers lost their ability to inhabit land they founded and worked on. In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Imani Perry of Princeton University and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we look at the plight of Black farmers and how systemic behavior of the 1800s is still felt in the agriculture sector today.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Library of Congress• The General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) of the United Methodist Church, Madison, New Jersey• The New York Public LibraryAdditional Archival by:• National Association For the Advancement of Colored PeopleExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The 15th Amendment Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-11-12 | The 15th Amendment was a monumental piece of legislation that gave Black men the right to vote. As a result of it, over 2,000 African-American men would be elected to office at various levels of government.But the amendment became more notable for what it didn’t say, versus what it did. Loopholes in the law allowed for voter suppression tactics to rise, which directly hindered the advancement of Black voters’ rights and the election of Black officials. It wouldn’t be until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that an all-encompassing law would pass, guaranteeing voting rights for all African-Americans.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Eric Foner of Columbia University, Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College, and Kidada Williams of Wayne State University, we look at the ongoing journey to obtain, implement, and protect a civic duty that all Black Americans should have.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: https://Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Material Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty Images• Library of Congress• National Archives and Records Administration• The New York Public Library• The New York TimesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The History of the Black Soldier Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-10-19 | Black soldiers have been an instrumental part of the armed forces since the Civil War. They put their lives on their line for their country and entered war to protect the very land that didn’t promise to protect them.Despite experiencing inferior treatment while in combat, Black soldiers took the honor to serve seriously and accepted the call for battle no matter what was at stake. However, in 1948, President Truman desegregated the US armed forces, allowing Black soldiers to fight alongside their white counterparts. To this day, Black service men and women continue to serve, gain rank, and grow in the United States government.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Vincent Brown of Harvard University, Imani Perry of Princeton University, and Peniel Joseph from the University of Texas at Austin — we honor the sacrifices of the Black soldiers who courageously and consistently answer the call for war. Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 4x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Executive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorSenior Producer:• William VenturaSeries Producers:• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaExecutive in Charge of Production:• Robert L. YacyshynPost Production Supervisor:• Veronica LeibPost Production Coordinator:• Katherine SwiatekWritten By:• Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Additional Writing:• Kevin Burke• Kelsi Lindus• Chinisha Scott• William VenturaEditors:• Margaret Metzger• Anne YaoProducer:• Kevin BurkeArchival Producer:• Megan GrahamResearch:• Zoë SmithAssistant Editors:• Patrice Bowman• Nicholas MastrangeloDirector of Photography:• Nikki Bramley• Nausheen Dadabhoy• Stephen McCarthyGraphic Design:• Anthony KrausSpecial Thanks:• Daina Ramey Berry• Sam Hartley• Elyssa Hess• Stacey Holman• Hasan Jeffries• Peniel Joseph• Imani PerryMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Black History in Two Minutes (or so) Again Nominated For Two Webby Awards Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-05-06 | The People’s Voice Award vote for The Webby Awards ends tonight, May 6th, at midnight and the competition is tight. #WebbyAwardsLet’s support my collegues and share #Blackhistory365 — Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.Dyllan McGeeRobert F. SmithBlack History in Two Minutes (or so) is nominated in 2 categories:~ Podcasts: Documentary✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/documentary~ Social: Education & Discovery✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/social/social-video/education-discovery
Black History in Two Minutes (or so) Nominated Best Social Series / Education & Discovery Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-05-06 | The People’s Voice Award vote for The Webby Awards ends tonight, May 6th, at midnight and the competition is tight. #WebbyAwardsLet’s support #Blackhistory365 — Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.Dyllan McGeeRobert F. SmithDeon TaylorBlack History in Two Minutes (or so) is nominated in 2 categories:~ Podcasts: Documentary✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/documentary~ Social: Education & Discovery✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/social/social-video/education-discovery
Black History in Two Minutes (or so) Nominated Best Podcast Documentary Black History in Two Minutes or so 2021-05-06 | The People’s Voice Award vote for The Webby Awards ends tonight, May 6th, at midnight and the competition is tight. #WebbyAwardsLet’s support #Blackhistory365 — Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.Dyllan McGeeRobert F. SmithDeon TaylorBlack History in Two Minutes (or so) is nominated in 2 categories:~ Podcasts: Documentary✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/documentary~ Social: Education & Discovery✅ vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/social/social-video/education-discovery
Oscar Micheaux: The First Black Indie Filmmaker Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-12-25 | Transitioning from job to job as a teenager, Oscar Micheaux was able to write a story that was inspired by his experience on a farm. The novel, entitled The Homesteader, was published and later adapted into a silent motion picture. With this project, he became the first black filmmaker to independently produce and direct his own feature films.Micheaux’s creative contributions didn’t stop there. He continued to create movies that tackled themes specific to the black experience, juxtaposing the imagery being depicted in Hollywood at the time. Despite efforts to censor him, Micheaux was able to create over 30 films spanning three decades.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from historian Donald Bogle, Vincent Brown of Harvard University, and Imani Perry of Princeton University, we explore the path of the first major black filmmaker. Micheaux legacy remains as one who used his platform to highlight social injustices despite those who tried to censor him.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of CongressExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
W.E.B. Du Bois: The New Negro at The 1900 Paris Exposition Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-12-18 | At the turn of the twentieth century, W. E. B. Du Bois curated an exhibit at the Paris Exposition in France entitled “The Exhibit of American Negroes.” The exhibition used photographs to disrupt the negative imagery that was used to depict black Americans at the time.With over 45 million visiting the exhibit, Du Bois was able to put the dignified black person front and center on an international scene. This illuminating experience propelled the “New Negro” movement in the United States, highlighting a sharp contrast from the Jim Crow agenda being pushed elsewhere. Du Bois would continue his excellence as an author, historian and activist, paving the way for other pro-black entities to exist.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Rhae Lynn Barnes of Princeton University, Chad Williams of Brandeis University, and Farah Griffin of Columbia University, we celebrate an American hero who successfully elevated and illuminated the black experience for the world to see.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Library of Congress• Getty ImagesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
School Integration Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-12-11 | The landmark case Brown v. Board of Education declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. However, for most black and white families, the decision was met with resistance and a court mandate didn’t mean things were going to change.Politicians and officials throughout the country found ways to ensure full-on school integration never happened. From protests, to throwing bricks, to blocking entrances at schools, the new law of the land was met with sharp resistance. Even as the NAACP intervened and busing orders were implemented, integrating schools seemed more like a wish than a sure thing.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we take a look at a this monumental case. While it sought to provide access and equality for black kids across the country, decades later, it still come up short.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: https://Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• Getty Images• ShutterstockExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Migrations: From Exodusters to Great Migrations Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-12-04 | With the formal ending of slavery in place, many freed black people saw this as an opportunity to start anew. But, for those in the south, things didn’t seem much different. The southern black experience saw more aggression, lynchings and segregation. As a result, the time to move was imminent.World War I allowed black people to enter the factory workspace as they left the south. As black people migrated, they were able to establish their own neighborhoods. By World War II, these communities were able to welcome more black migrants and aid in their entrance into an industrialized workforce.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Nell Irvin Painter of Princeton University and Farah Griffin of Columbia University, we look at how black people left the south in hopes of freedom, equality, and new opportunities.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: https://Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Everett Collection, Inc.• Getty Images• Library of Congress• National Archives and Records AdministrationExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.
The First Underground Railroad Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-11-27 | The Underground Railroad for many of us symbolizes the journey African slaves went on in the name of freedom. But, contrary to popular belief, the first path wasn’t south to north. Instead, it was north to south.Spanish Florida was an independent entity and many enslaved Africans in the Carolinas and Georgia knew that if they escaped, they’d be granted asylum, as well as their freedom. For nearly a century, hundreds of slaves took the same journey south and crossed the border. However, in 1790, facing pressure from the United States government, Florida agreed to stop accepting slaves. This halted the passage for a moment in time.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University and Vincent Brown of Harvard University, we explore the starting point of a trail that led thousands of slaves to freedom. But to this day, the passage represents the extremes enslaved Africans would go to attain the life they knew they deserved. Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: https://Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Library of Congress• The New York Public Library• Getty ImagesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Second Middle Passage Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-11-20 | As the United States began to expand, the demand for cotton led to an increase of slave trades in the country. Eager to capitalize, slave owners sold slaves into the deep south and west in the name of expanding the economy.Chained and shackled together, black families were uprooted, disrupted and forced to start again in the name of preparing for white civilization. The domestic slave trade mimicked patterns of shattering families in Africa, all the while placing financial gain before humanity. In total, nearly one million black slaves were sold during this time, lasting up until the Civil War.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University and Vincent Brown of Harvard University, we explore the second middle passage, a forced migration meant to support the booming cotton industry and westward expansion, all the while continuing the cycle of tearing black families apart for fiscal gain.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: https://Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Library of Congress• The New York Public Library• Getty ImagesExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Transatlantic Slave Trade Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-11-13 | In the early 1500s, the transatlantic slave trade commenced. Europeans invaded west and central Africa, capturing free people, enslaving them, and placing them on ships as cargo. Conditions aboard these slave ships were horrendous, and the voyage was long and brutal.As centuries passed, slave scientists developed ways to maximize the amount of people they could steal, all the while distributing people throughout the west. In all, 12.5 million people were said to have been taken from Africa between the years of 1525-1866. Even though the United States Congress passed a law forbidding the transatlantic slave trade in 1808, the practice would still go on for decades.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we take a deeper look at the inhumane journey African people were forced into all in the name of European greed.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Library of Congress• Getty Images• ShutterstockExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on #Apple and #Google podcasts.'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Birth of Hip Hop Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-11-06 | In 1973, DJ Kool Herc set up his turntables and introduced a technique at a South Bronx house party that would change music as many people knew it. His ability to switch from record to record — as well as isolate and repeat music breaks — led to the discovery of the hip hop genre.From school yards to gatherings, boomboxes housed the exhilarating sound that people couldn’t get enough of. Soon, freestyling over the beat became popular, and we’d have one of the most noted songs of the genre released in 1979, entitled “Rapper’s Delight.” As the genre evolved, artists used their platform to speak on social issues near and far. These lyrics became the melody that told the narrative of the artist’s world to a beat.Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from author Joan Morgan, Jelani Cobb of Columbia University, rapper Nas, and filmmaker Ava Duvernay, we celebrate an underground cultural movement that has unified people and has become the most streamed genre of present day.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• ShutterstockAdditional Archival by:• Forbes• The Guardian• MTA• Rhino• Sony• USA TodayExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicAdditional Music:• Fight The Power by Public Enemy• Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang• The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious FiveBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Obamas 2008 Election Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-10-30 | During the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a first-term senator named Barack Obama from Illinois delivered a speech that exuded excitement, charisma and spark. Four years later, he found himself on that same platform as he launched his campaign to become the president of the United States.The Obama vision was contagious and aspirational, although some considered him a long shot because of his minimal experience and because of his race. However, whenever he was met with opposition, he was able to exhibit a tone that spoke to people in a way that ushered in a change they could believe in. On November 4th, 2008, the United States elected him to become first black president. Obama would go on to serve two terms.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Farah Griffin of Columbia University, Jelani Cobb of Columbia University, and Leah Wright Rigueur of Harvard University, we take a closer look at a campaign that represented hope and unification and culminated with a historical moment in United States politics.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• ShutterstockAdditional Archival by::• The Boston Globe• Channel 4 News• C-SPAN• CNN• C-SPANAdditional Footage Courtesy of:• Inkwell Films, Kunhardt, & WNETExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Marcus Garvey: Leader of a Revolutionary Global Movement Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-10-23 | Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica and experienced the impacts of colonization at the hands of the British. As a result, he developed a passion for improving race relations and launched a Black Nationalism movement that would seek to elevate black people throughout the world.In 1914, Garvey created the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). This revolutionary social movement came at a time when black Americans were being lynched and ridiculed in the media. After immigrating to the United States in 1916, Garvey’s mission offered hope to black Americans with the promise of emigrating black people back to Africa. As his movement grew, the United States government monitored him. He was eventually arrested, convicted, and banned from entering the country.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Peniel Joseph of The University of Texas and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we take a closer look at Garvey’s legacy and his contribution to the largest black political movement ever.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Library of Congress• National Archives and Records Administration• Getty Images• The New York Public Library• New York TribuneExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Birth of a Nation & The Origins of the NAACP Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-10-16 | In 1915, D.W. Griffith, released a film that would go down as one of the most disturbing representations of black Americans ever, The Birth of a Nation. Released post-Civil War and Reconstruction Era, the film played on stereotypes abroad.Griffith ignited a racist agenda and amplified the thoughts many white Americans had about free black people. Using white actors in blackface, the film was full of racist propaganda that proposed the idea that free black people were too lazy and ignorant to fully master American citizenship.But even in times of darkness, light always finds its way in. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) led an initiative to protest the three-hour film. While efforts were not successful, the NAACP would see increased membership and become the staple it is in the black community today.Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. — with additional commentary from Vincent Brown and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham of Harvard University, and Imani Perry from Princeton University — we look at a piece of propaganda that aimed to tear down black people. But instead, it unified them in ways still seen today.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It’s a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival by:• Harrisburg TelegraphExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Beginning of Black History: Juan Garrido Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-10-09 | In the early 1500s, a West African man named Juan Garrido joined the ranks of Spanish explorers who ventured out in hopes of discovering new parts of the world. With their sights set on locating the fountain of youth, Garrido and other travelers landed in what we now call Florida in 1513.While history books would have us to believe the first black people in America were slaves, Garrido’s existence and freedom to explore contradicts those sentiments. He is now etched in the nation’s history as the first black man to step foot on American soil.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we will take a closer look at an African pioneer whose international exploration earned him a very special place in American history.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It’s a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty ImagesAdditional Archival by:• Acción Cultural Española (AC/E)Executive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Jackie Robinson Integrates Baseball Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-10-02 | During a time when the game of baseball lacked diversity, America’s beloved sport was on the brink of a major change when black sport’s journalist protested the league’s failure to integrate. In response, the Brooklyn Dodgers’ owner, Branch Rickey, stepped up and decided to scout a black player from the Negro League.On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson tore down the color barrier and became the first black baseball player to play in the Major League arena. His talent, education, and ability to withstand racial issues that were sure to come, made him the ideal candidate. Despite a host of naysayers, Jackie would lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to their only World Series and was named Rookie of the Year. His legacy remains.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we celebrate an icon that broke barriers on and off the field.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It’s a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• U.S. Army• Getty Images• ShutterstockExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
Hank Aaron: Breaking the Home Run Record Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-09-18 | Born Henry Louis Aaron, baseball legend Hank Aaron swung his way into the history books in 1974. While the Atlanta Braves enjoyed the benefits of having the talented athlete on their team, actions off the field forced the conversation to transition from celebratory to cautionary.As Aaron’s star rose, so did racial tension. With displeasure coming in the form of hate mail and even death threats, he feared for his own safety as he pursued the home run record set by American baseball hero Babe Ruth. But on April 8, 1974, he hit his 715th home run and found himself as the all-time home run record holder for more than thirty years.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Michael Eric Dyson of Princeton University, we will take a look at how this baseball legend rose from the Negro League to the Major League and earned a top spot in American history.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven’t already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It’s a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: Podcast.Apple.com/Black-History-in-Two-Minutes/Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Associated Press• FILM Archives, Inc.• Getty Images• ShutterstockExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channel (HERE)‘Black History in Two Minutes’ is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
The Civil War & Emancipation Black History in Two Minutes or so 2020-09-11 | Be Woke Presents Black History in Two Minutes (or so)In 1861, the south’s threats of seceding the union led to the start of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln’s primary goal was to minimize secession talks. But, as black slaves who were forced to fight for the confederacy escaped to union territory, a shift occurred that worked in the favor of the president.Slave owners in the south found themselves at a disadvantage during the war as their day-to-day operations were disrupted. President Lincoln capitalized on this new strain and created the Emancipation Proclamation. Even though the war wasn’t about slavery, the strategic move to formally end slavery, led the union to victory.In this episode of Black History In Two Minutes or So hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Kimberle Crenshaw of UCLA and Columbia Law Schools, and Vincent Brown of Harvard University, we will take a look at how nearly 200,000 black men saved the nation and changed the outcome of the Civil War.Black History in Two Minutes (or so) is a 2x Webby Award winning series.If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's a helpful way to for new listeners to discover what we are doing here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-in-two-minutes/id1466867032Archival Materials Courtesy of:• Alamy Images• Getty Images• Everett Collection Inc.• Library of congressExecutive Producers:• Robert F. Smith• Henry Louis Gates Jr.• Dyllan McGee• Deon TaylorProduced by:• William Ventura• Romilla KarnickMusic By:• Oovra MusicBe Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F. Smith and Deon Taylor.Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebookfacebook.com/blackhistoryintwominutesFollow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistoryintwominutesSubscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts.Distributed by https://aone.laPowered by hyperengine.ai
