Black History Year - PushBlack

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Transforming Black Wellness with Ashley Harmon Aug 28, 2023

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Today's History Story: Susie King Taylor and Herbalism

Often unrecognized, vitamin deficiency has historically and presently wreaked havoc on the Black community, aided by a neglectful U.S. healthcare system. To safeguard future generations, it's vital to tackle and resolve the factors contributing to these critical deficiencies – and today’s guest is helping us confront these issues.

Ashley Harmon is the founder and CEO of Mela Vitamins, the first wellness company custom formulating supplements for melanated people. Driven to action by the lack of mainstream vitamins that meet our unique nutritional needs, she has taken matters into her own hands to support our people’s well-being. Brace yourself for a conversation that challenges us to confront our health and the quality of our healthcare head-on.

To learn more about Ashley's work, visit www.melavitamins.com.

Black History Year (BHY) is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school and explore pathways to liberation with people who are leading the way. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.

The BHY production team includes Tareq Alani, Brooke Brown, Tasha Taylor, and Lilly Workneh. Our producers are Cydney Smith and Len Webb for PushBlack, and Ronald Younger, who also edits the show. Black History Year’s executive producer is Julian Walker.

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4 Fashion Trends Black Culture Created Aug 25, 2023

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When it comes to fashion, we know one thing is true. From the front pages of magazines to the runways of fashion week, if it’s popular and on trend, it came from us. Here’s proof!

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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.

The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer."

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Her Actions Helped Spark A Revolution Against Police Violence Aug 24, 2023

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She was arrested over 100 times for freedom fighting. She wore flowers in her hair, took no mess from cops, and her middle initial stood for “Pay It No Mind.” And? She helped start one of the most important riots in history.

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These Black Superheroes Defy Storytelling Tradition Aug 23, 2023

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It’s no secret that many of the superheroes we see on our TV and movie screens were created by white writers. On top of that, the racist backstories and depictions of our favorites have stayed at the mercy of Hollywood. Until now.

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Reframing Black Kids' Self-Esteem with Kahran and Regis Bethencourt Aug 21, 2023

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Today's History Story: Frederick Douglass and Photography

Black children today are frequently confronted by harmful misrepresentations of their existence, promoted by anti-Black mainstream media and colonized societal norms. However, inspired by past movements like "Black Is Beautiful," today's guests are dedicated to reshaping and reframing the image of our youth, one beautiful Black portrait at a time.

Renowned photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt are a husband-wife duo and the imaginative forces behind Creative Soul Photography. With more than ten years of working with hundreds of children, families, and brands, they strive to use photography to illuminate Black children in imagery that reflects their inherent excellence. This episode offers a fresh perspective that envisions the power and potential residing within Black children.

To learn more about Creative Soul Photography, visit www.creativesoulphoto.com.

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How Two Cousins And Their Adventures Helped Pioneer The Black Travel Movement Aug 18, 2023

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The cousins were setting sail for the trip of a lifetime. They expected scenic train rides, gondola rides, and eating their way through new cuisines, but something eerily familiar from home followed them on the journey.

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The Enslaved Gardener Who Turned Pecans Into A Cash Crop Aug 17, 2023

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He tended to the plantations, gardening day in and day out. It was tiring, but he secretly worked on one of his best ideas. And today we’re absolutely nuts about it.

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Medicine In Our Country Was Built On The Experimentation Of Black Bodies Aug 15, 2023

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The battle for bodily autonomy in the Black community is nothing new. We’ve been fighting for the right to control our bodies for centuries. But the acts doctors performed in twentieth century North Carolina are especially heinous.

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The Black Space Economy: The Future of Generational Wealth with Janeya Griffin Aug 14, 2023

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Today's History Story: Fannie Lou Hamer Fights for Economic Justice

Thanks to the remarkable contributions of Black women, who were often relegated to the status of hidden figures, humankind successfully touched down on the moon. With that single step, a world of possibilities opened up, giving way to today’s billionaires who casually embark on interstellar joy rides and invest in new ‘outer limit’ ventures. What does this mean for us, and should Black folks claim our place in the new Space Economy? Today's guest is well-versed in these matters and addresses hard-hitting questions about space colonialism, generational wealth, and what the future in space could look like for Black people.

Janeya Griffin, the self-proclaimed Commercializer, is a strategy consultant and serial social entrepreneur. As an advocate for intellectual property, social justice, and generational wealth, she now works with the Equity Space Alliance to ensure that the new space economy remains diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible.

To learn more about the burgeoning space economy and how you can be involved, visit www.equityspacealliance.com.

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Bridging the Disconnection Gap to the Incarcerated with Frederick Hutson Aug 07, 2023

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Today’s History Story: Their Black Love Endured Decades Of Slavery And Separation

They endure a profound sense of disconnection and isolation within cold confines, feeling adrift even in the midst of others. But many fail to realize that this isolation, like the cruel echoes of history, is not by happenstance—it's a meticulously designed and devastating consequence of incarceration. Today’s guest, however, innovated a solution to mitigate that isolation and connect incarcerated people with their loved ones. That man is Frederick Hutson.

Frederick is a social impact entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, and formerly incarcerated person. During his four years in prison, he experienced first-hand the predatory nature of the 1.2 billion dollar inmate communication industry. He chose to turn what was negative into a means to help his community and created a product called Pigeonly that helps to ensure incarcerated individuals have access to others outside the inhumane walls of prison.

To get started with Pigeonly, or learn about the amazing projects underway, visit www.pigeonly.com.

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