The 100-Year Fight for a Black Santa One Mic History 2026-09-19 | The 100-Year Fight for a Black Santa
How the Chitlin Circuit Outsmarted White Promoters in Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-10-11 | Under Jim Crow, many venues refused Black performers. The Black community built the Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of church basements, barbershops, lodges, cafés, and juke joints that booked bands, paid cash, fed them, and found a safe bed. This episode shows how that route outsmarted Jim Crow, the people who ran it, the risks on the road, and how it powered R&B and Rock & Roll.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
The Government Trap That Erased 100,000 Black Farms One Mic History 2025-10-05 | In 1910, Black farmers owned up to 19 million acres of land about 14% of all U.S. farmland. Today, more than 80% of that land is gone.And it didn’t just “happen.”Loan denials. Delayed credit. Missed planting seasons. USDA discrimination that pushed Black families into foreclosure.Support the channelOnemichistory.comInstagram: @onemic_historyNewsletter: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comThreads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
Why Esso Backed Black Travelers in Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-09-28 | On Jim Crow roads, the lifeline wasn’t a law, it was a gas station. Esso used maps, credit, and a nationwide dealer network to turn the Green Book into safe miles.This video traces how Victor Green’s community guide met corporate distribution, why James A. Jackson at Standard Oil of New Jersey pushed dealers to stock the book, and how Black‑owned Esso stations, credit cards, and Touring Service maps helped families outsmart a thousand local rules from sundown towns to “restrooms for customers only.”Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
How Soul Train Outsmarted the Ad Industry. One Mic History 2025-09-21 | Johnson Products brand financed Soul Train when others wouldn’t. This is the story of the Afro Sheen sponsorship, the dollars behind it, and how they built an institutionAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
How Pullman Porters Outsmarted Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-09-14 | In the Jim Crow South, Black newspapers like the Chicago Defender were banned, seized, and silenced. But the porters found a way. Tucked in suitcases, hidden in stacks of linens, they smuggled news, hope, and opportunity across the South for just 2 cents.onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
How Pepsi Outsmarted Coca‑Cola in Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-09-07 | Under Jim Crow, Pepsi did what others wouldn’t, hired a Black sales team and put Black folks in its ads. Sales soared but then came the internal backlash. How did a nickel soda become quiet powerhouse and who tried to kill it? This is why Pepsi became ‘the Black soda.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
200k Subscriber Live One Mic History 2025-09-07 | Join is to celebrate 200,000 subs and talk about black history and answer questionsAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
How the Post Office Outsmarted Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-08-31 | The Post Office gave Black Americans federal protection and pay when local Jim Crow blocked them. From civil service exams to money orders and depot pickup, here’s how mail outsmarted the system.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSource:about.usps.com/who/profile/history/african-american-workers-20thc.htmaaihs.org/black-workers-and-consumers-in-the-long-civil-rights-movementacademic.oup.com/north-carolina-scholarship-online/book/17658
One Mic Black History Live One Mic History 2025-08-31 | Dive into Black history with Today at 3pm 3/30We going to be talking about the sears catalog accidently fought Jim Crow, then talk about the this week in black historyAfterward we be taking questions and thoughts
How the Sears Catalog Outsmarted Jim Crow One Mic History 2025-08-24 | Sears used mail‑order, cash by post, and depot pickup to bypass Jim Crow store policies. Here are the ads, policies, and outcomes.Here’s how the Sears mail‑order catalog quietly beat Jim CrowAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSourcesabhmuseum.org/back-when-sears-made-black-customers-a-priorityfee.org/articles/when-sears-used-the-market-to-combat-jim-crownpr.org/2018/10/16/657923126/how-the-sears-catalog-was-revolutionary-in-the-jim-crow-eravox.com/the-goods/2018/10/19/18001734/sears-catalog-bankruptcy-jim-crow-racism-mail-order
The Day a City Let a Block Burn One Mic History 2025-08-17 | In 1985, In a stand off with the Black organization MOVE. Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on a Black neighborhood, killing 11 people and leveling an entire city block.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_MOVE_bombingLet It Burn: by Michael BoyetteOn a Move: by Mike Africa Jr. cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/move-bombing-philadelphia-reflection-day-city-council
How Black Cooks Turned Scraps Into Jambalaya One Mic History 2025-08-10 | Black cooks in Louisiana stretched rice, sausage ends, and garden vegetables into jambalaya, a one‑pot survival meal with West African rice roots that became a classic. We trace the ingredients, technique, and the people who made it a staple.So how did this humble dish rise to symbol status in Louisiana? Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
How Buffalo Soldiers Shaped the West You Know One Mic History 2025-08-03 | The Buffalo Soldiers, Black cavalry and infantry regiments formed after the Civil War fought on the frontier and in Cuba, earning Medals of Honor. We trace their service and why their story was erased under Jim CrowAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldierchron.com/culture/article/beyonce-buffalo-soldier-20389446.phpnps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/buffalo-soldiers.htmhttps://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/buffalo-soldiersThe forgotten heroes _ the story of the Buffalo Soldiers by Clinton CoxA Narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West by William H. Leckie
The REAL Reason Why You Cant Swim (Live Q&A) One Mic History 2025-08-03 | Going live to discuss historically why you cant swim, an issue that dates back to years of racial segregation, that prevented generations of Black Americans from learning to swim, leaving them unable to teach their kidsJoin the discussion!
The Black Paramedics Who Built EMS—Then Were Erased One Mic History 2025-07-20 | Imagine calling an ambulance and the police show up instead. No paramedics. No medical gear. Just badges and a squad car. For Black communities, that was reality just 60 years ago. In Pittsburgh’s Hill District, everyday people got tired of watching their neighbors die and decided to change the system. What they built didn’t just save lives. It transformed emergency care for the entire country.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSourcesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_House_Ambulance_Servicepbs.org/show/freedom-house-ambulance-the-first-respondersAmerican Sirens by Kevin Hazzardteamrubiconusa.org/news-and-stories/freedom-house-ambulance-service-a-legacy-of-life-saving-care
The REAL History Behind the Sinners (Live Q&A) One Mic History 2025-07-20 | Dive into Black history with us, Now that Sinners is finally streaming, it’s the perfect time to break down the Black history behind the story on liveI was going to plans for this on the first live stream, but Today is a good day.After the breakdown, I’ll be taking questions and thoughts
How Freedom Summer Murders Exposed Jim Crow Justice (Remastered) One Mic History 2025-07-12 | On June 21st, 1964, three activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were kidnapped and killed in Philadelphia, Mississippi, during the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign.This is a live retelling of this story from my Live ChatAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/mississippi-burningen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Chaney,_Goodman,_and_Schwernerpbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/freedomsummer-murderhistory.com/this-day-in-history/slain-civil-rights-workers-foundzinnedproject.org/news/tdih/chaney-goodman-schwerner-murdered
The Lie Behind “Mammy” One Mic History 2025-07-05 | Ever noticed the cheerful, devoted Black maid character who always puts everyone's needs before her own? She's not real, she's a carefully crafted stereotype called the "Mammy." Designed during slavery to mask harsh truths, this image portrayed Black women as joyfully obedient servants, hiding their true struggles and exploitation. Shockingly, this harmful myth still shapes perceptions today, limiting how society sees Black women's intelligence, strength, and complex humanity.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
The TRUE Story Behind the Mississippi Burning Murders (Live Q&A) One Mic History 2025-06-29 | Got a burning Black history question? I'm going to answer them live. We are going to talk about the Mississippi burning case and afterwards. I’m going to answer your your questions about Black history live on Saturday. Drop your questions below and if you see one you like? Give it a thumbs up. I hope to see you Saturday 6/28!Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Substack: substack.com/@onemichistoryFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Treads: @blackhistorybyonemic
Why Medicine Betrayed Black Families One Mic History 2025-06-22 | For over a century, Black bodies were used—examined, experimented on, and exploited in the name of science. From plantation doctors perfecting procedures on enslaved women without anesthesia, to the government letting Black men die slow deaths in Tuskegee, to the stolen cells of a unsuspecting Black women changing medical history.This isn’t ancient history. It’s a pattern. And it shaped the way Black communities view medicine, hospitals, and doctors. So join us today for the dark history of the Medical ApartheidAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Substack: onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.comFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans by Harriet A. Washingtonen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lackshopkinsmedicine.org/henrietta-lacksen.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Syphilis_Studyhistory.com/articles/the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-studyhistory.com/articles/the-father-of-modern-gynecology-performed-shocking-experiments-on-slaves
Why Did the National Guard Occupy Black Neighborhoods? One Mic History 2025-06-15 | Imagine waking up to helicopters buzzing overhead, soldiers marching down your streets—not because of war or disaster, but because your own voice became too powerful.Recently, President Trump deployed 2,000 federal troops to California, labeling immigration protests an "insurrection." But ask Black activists and community leaders—it felt painfully familiar: another chapter in America’s long history of force used against its own citizens.From Little Rock's school steps to the brutal march in Selma, federal troops haven't always stood on the side of justice. Sometimes our protecting rights, sometimes silencing our voices.Join me as we unpack the complicated history of the National Guard in our neighborhoods.#blackhistory #losangelesprotests Sources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Detroit_rioten.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riotsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rock_Ninenps.gov/articles/the-little-rock-nine.htmhistory.com/this-day-in-history/march-20/lbj-sends-federal-troops-to-alabama-to-protect-a-civil-rights-marchnpr.org/2025/06/09/5428107/what-happened-when-lyndon-johnson-federalized-the-national-guardnbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/california-attorney-general-sues-trump-over-unlawful-national-guard-n1347674
One Mic Live - Answer your History Questions! One Mic History 2025-06-15 | Got a burning Black history question? I'm going to answer them live. I’m going to answer your your questions about Black history live on Saturday. Drop your questions below and if you see one you like? Give it a thumbs up. I hope to see you Saturday 6/14!Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Substack: substack.com/@onemichistoryFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Treads: @blackhistorybyonemic
How Jaywalking Criminalized Black Pedestrians One Mic History 2025-06-08 | Imagine an American city street around 1900, the sidewalks spill over as children play tag in the roadway, vendors call out to neighbors, and people wander wherever they please. The street is alive—a true communal space, owned by everyone. No crosswalks, no traffic lights—just freedom and connection. But this all changed almost overnight. What replaced those vibrant streets? Automobiles, Laws, and, most shockingly, a tool to control and discriminate against Black communities. Join Us as we uncover the The forgotten History of Jaywalking #history #blackhistorymatters #jaywalking Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaywalking&oldid=1290502104vox.com/2015/1/15/7551873/jaywalking-historymerriam-webster.com/wordplay/why-is-it-called-jaywalkingdenver7.com/news/national/two-americas/how-jaywalking-has-exposed-racial-bias
Why Banks Drew Lines Around Black Neighborhoods One Mic History 2025-06-01 | Question: Which U.S. city first started the practice of redlining in African American communities?In the 1930s, the U.S. government launched a housing policy that changed the future of Black communities. The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) drew maps labeling Black and minority neighborhoods in red—signaling banks to deny loans, investments, and homeownership.This practice, known as redlining, wasn’t just local—it was national policy.And it helped lock in racial segregation and generational wealth gaps that still exist today.This is the short story of redlining.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlininga816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/data-stories/redliningnytimes.com/2021/08/17/realestate/what-is-redlining.html
One Mic Live - Answering Black History Questions! One Mic History 2025-06-01 | Got a burning Black history question?We are going to answer a few questions asked in my post from yesterday, Join us and ask you own questions. Question 1:Which U.S. city first started the practice of redlining in African American communities?Question 2:When did marriage rates among white women become higher than those among Black women—and why did this happen?Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Substack: substack.com/@onemichistoryFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Treads: @blackhistorybyonemicPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m
Why the Black Church Tried to Silence the Blues One Mic History 2025-05-25 | Born from the pain, joy, and raw truth of Black life in the Deep South, the blues gave voice to what the church often couldn’t touch desire, heartbreak, defiance, and survival. While gospel promised heaven, the blues told the truth about life on Earth. This clash shook the Black community, especially as sacred and secular worlds collided in juke joints and church pews. But beneath the controversy was a sound that shaped American music forever. But was it really evil?Join us for the untold history of the Devil’s music.#historyunveiled #blackhistorymatters #sinnersmovie #devilsmusicAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:theguardian.com/film/article/2025/apr/21/sinners-ryan-coogler-black-experience-horrortheverge.com/2025/4/17/25058542/sinners-ryan-coogler-movie-review-vampires-horroren.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Delta_blues&oldid=1285841739en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Juke_joint&oldid=1286491315slate.com/culture/2025/04/sinners-movie-ryan-coogler-vampires-villains-white-supremacy-review.htmlindiewire.com/features/interviews/ryan-coogler-sinners-origins-uncle-james-personal-1235090002Music Licenses:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Why Nottoway’s Fire Forced a Reckoning With Slavery One Mic History 2025-05-18 | On May 15, 2025, flames consumed Louisiana's Nottoway Plantation, reducing one of America's biggest and most iconic antebellum mansions to smoldering ruins. But behind those grand columns and glittering chandeliers were hidden stories, stories of pain, resilience, and the suffering of enslaved Black lives America's history often glosses over.So Join us as we pull back the curtain and talk about the real history behind Nottoway Plantation#history #blackhistorymatters #nottowayAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Substack: substack.com/@onemichistoryFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Treads: @blackhistorybyonemicPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antebellum_Southen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottoway_Plantationexplorelouisiana.com/lodging/bed-breakfasts-and-guesthouses/nottoway-plantationabcnews.go.com/US/nottoway-historic-louisiana-plantation-destroyed-massive-fire/story?id=121876986AmericanYawp.comRobin D. G. Kelley, Earl Lewis - To Make Our World Anew: Volume I: A History of African Americans to 1880
The Real Events Behind Sinners Pt.2 One Mic History 2025-05-11 | Sinners isn’t just a vampire story, it’s a mirror of America. Set in Jim Crow Mississippi, it sinks its teeth into the real horrors Black folks faced: chain gangs, racial passing, and survival by any means.Yet, it doesn’t stop there, Mississippi’s Chinese communities had their own battles, caught between exclusion and uneasy alliances.Join us for Part 2 of my breakdown of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners#history #blackhistorymatters #sinnersmovie Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:theguardian.com/film/article/2025/apr/21/sinners-ryan-coogler-black-experience-horrortheverge.com/2025/4/17/25058542/sinners-ryan-coogler-movie-review-vampires-horroren.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Delta_blues&oldid=1285841739en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Juke_joint&oldid=1286491315slate.com/culture/2025/04/sinners-movie-ryan-coogler-vampires-villains-white-supremacy-review.htmlindiewire.com/features/interviews/ryan-coogler-sinners-origins-uncle-james-personal-1235090002Music Licenses:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sinners” Uses Horror to Tell Black History One Mic History 2025-04-27 | In American cinema, few portrayals of the Deep South capture our attention quite like the eerie world of "Sinners." Yet behind the dark aesthetics and suspenseful storytelling lies a much deeper truth, one tied strongly to America's uncomfortable racial past. From smokey juke joints to sprawling cotton plantations, "Sinners" confronts powerful realities of Black history that many films shy away from.Join us as we uncover the hidden connections between the haunting fiction of "Sinners" and the REAL experiences of Black Folks..#history #blackhistorymatters #sinnersmovie Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:theguardian.com/film/article/2025/apr/21/sinners-ryan-coogler-black-experience-horrortheverge.com/2025/4/17/25058542/sinners-ryan-coogler-movie-review-vampires-horroren.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Delta_blues&oldid=1285841739en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Juke_joint&oldid=1286491315slate.com/culture/2025/04/sinners-movie-ryan-coogler-vampires-villains-white-supremacy-review.htmlindiewire.com/features/interviews/ryan-coogler-sinners-origins-uncle-james-personal-1235090002Music Licenses:Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How the GI Bill BETRAYED Black Veterans One Mic History 2025-04-13 | When World War II finally ended millions of American veterans returned home, eager a chance to rebuild their lives. The GI Bill promised just that, free education, access to homeownership, and economic opportunities more generous than anything the America had ever seen. It was a revolutionary law that created the American middle class. However, beneath its celebrated legacy are the stories of Black veterans who faced discrimination and lost opportunities.This is the untold story of how the GI Bill left Black servicemen behind.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Billhistory.com/articles/gi-bill-black-wwii-veterans-benefitsHalf American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad Matthew F. Delmont
Why Aunt Jemima Was Erased from History One Mic History 2025-03-31 | In the world of breakfast staples, few names echo through American kitchens like Aunt Jemima. Yet, beneath the familiar face lies a story deeply intertwined with America's racial past. From minstrel shows to modern grocery aisles, Aunt Jemima's image has carried more than just a pancake mix; it has carried the weight of cultural stereotypes. This emblem of comfort food is also a stark reminder of our uncomfortable history. Join us as we uncover the complex journey of Aunt Jemima.#history #blackhistorymatters #blackhistorysoulfood Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/onemichistoryFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jemimawams.nyhistory.org/industry-and-empire/labor-and-industry/aunt-jemimaSlave in A Box: The Strange Career of Aunt Jemima by Maurice M. Manring
The Police Raid That Killed Fred Hampton With FBI Help One Mic History 2025-03-16 | Late on an evening in December 1969, Fred Hampton, a charismatic young leader, finishes a class on politics and law before sharing a quiet meal with his pregnant fiancée, Deborah Johnson. But beneath the calm surface, unseen forces are stirring. In the early hours of December 4th, an unexpected and violent raid unfolds. Within moments, a flurry of gunfire erupts, leaving Hampton and fellow Panther Mark Clark dead and the survivors facing arrest.As the dust settles, shocking revelations emerge from disturbing autopsy findings to manipulated crime scene photos, intensifying the mystery surrounding Hampton’s death.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSourcesBlack Against Empireby Joshua Bloom and Waldo Martinbritannica.com/biography/Fred-Hamptonhistory.com/news/black-panther-fred-hampton-killingen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hamptonblackpast.org/african-american-history/black-panther-party
Why You Don’t Know Your REAL Last Name One Mic History 2025-03-02 | The story of Black surnames is shaped by the brutalities of slavery, where the enslaved had their original surnames removed and were given the names of their enslavers. these names have become a testament to resilience and the enduring quest for Black identity amidst a backdrop of systemic racism and slavery Join us as we unravel the history and significance of Black SurnamesAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_namenbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/many-african-american-last-names-hold-weight-black-history-rcna17267To Make Our World Anew: A History of African Americans
How Black Cooks Built American Flavor One Mic History 2025-02-23 | This video showcases the history behind soul food, from fried chicken to chitterlings. Join us as we explore the rich heritage and timeless love the Black community has for soul food.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donenessen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_fooden.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_soul_foods_and_dishes
How a Enslaved Man Outsmarted the Confederacy One Mic History 2025-02-16 | Uncover the astonishing story of Robert Smalls, a man born into slavery who made a bold escape during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship. How did he pull off this daring feat right under the noses of his enslavers?Join us for the captivating life of Robert SmallsAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smallsbattlefields.org/learn/biographies/robert-smallssmithsonianmag.com/history/thrilling-tale-how-robert-smalls-seized-confederate-ship-and-sailed-it-freedom-180963728Be Free or Die by Cate Lineberry:amazon.com/Be-Free-Die-Amazing-Slavery/dp/1250183898
How the NBA Erased the Black Basketball One Mic History 2025-02-09 | Black Fives were the pioneering all-Black basketball teams in the U.S. from 1904 until 1950, marking a crucial period where Basketball was first adopted by the Black population but more NBA integration. #nba #blackhistory #blackhistorian Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_FivesThe Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball's Forgotten Eraamazon.com/Black-Fives-Story-Basketballs-Forgotten/dp/1419744364
The Black Woman Who Recorded TV News for 35 Years One Mic History 2025-02-02 | Discover the life of Marion Stokes, a woman who dedicated her life to capturing over 750,000 hours of news footage from 1977 to 2012. The Marion Stokes Projectarchive.org/details/marionstokesvideoAudio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marion_Stokes&oldid=1269887675allthatsinteresting.com/marion-stokesatlasobscura.com/articles/marion-stokes-recorder-documentarylareviewofbooks.org/article/marion-stokes-and-the-power-of-guerrilla-archiving blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/marion-marguerite-butler-stokes-1929-2012
How Jim Crow Created the Great Migration One Mic History 2025-01-26 | The Great Migration was a massive movement, with 6.5 million African Americans relocating from the rural South to northern cities between 1916 and 1970. Driven by economic struggles, the impacts of the world wars, and racial segregation, this period marked a significant shift for Black American journey toward better opportunities and living conditions.#thegreatmigration #blackhistory #blackhistorian Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:archives.gov/research/african-americans/migrations/great-migrationen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Migration_(African_American)history.com/topics/black-history/great-migration
What They Dont TEACH You About The Red Ball Express One Mic History 2025-01-19 | Join us while, we dive into the incredible story of the Red Ball Express, the legendary truck convoy system that played a crucial role in supplying Allied forces during their advance across Europe in 1944.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:eji.org/reports/targeting-black-veteransnationalww2museum.org/war/articles/black-panthers-761st-tank-battalionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/761st_Tank_Battalion_(United_States)blackpast.org/african-american-history/761st-tank-battalion-1942-45https://www.army.mil/article/1792/the_761st_tank_battalion_fighting_the_enemy_beating_stereotypes
What They Dont Want You To Know about The 6888th Postal Battalion One Mic History 2025-01-12 | The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, affectionately known as the "Six Triple Eight," emerged as an extraordinary all-female, all-African American unit in the U.S. Army during the throes of World War II. Formed in 1944 under the Women's Army Corps, it was the only unit of its kind deployed overseas. Their mission was to address a massive backlog of undelivered mail meant for U.S. service members in Europe.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:eji.org/reports/targeting-black-veteransnationalww2museum.org/war/articles/black-panthers-761st-tank-battalionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/761st_Tank_Battalion_(United_States)blackpast.org/african-american-history/761st-tank-battalion-1942-45https://www.army.mil/article/1792/the_761st_tank_battalion_fighting_the_enemy_beating_stereotypes
How Sesame Street Built Its Secret Formula in Harlem One Mic History 2025-01-05 | Sesame Street is groundbreaking show was brought to life by a team of educators, researchers, and creative geniuses at the Sesame Workshop. Designed with a cutting-edge curriculum, Sesame Street aimed to achieve measurable educational outcomes, especially for disadvantaged Black communities. #blackhistorian #sesamestreet Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources: nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.htmlblacksouthernbelle.com/new-years-eve-and-day-food-traditions-that-are-truly-black-and-southernthebaltimorebanner.com/culture/food-drink/black-soul-food-trend-culture-new-year-good-luck-POJYGSVLKZEMLKSMA33J2V46SI
