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James Hemings, The Enslaved French Chef Mar 01, 2024

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James Hemings is acknowledged for the introduction of culinary delights such as macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, meringue, whipped cream, and French fries to America. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the first American to undergo professional cooking instruction in France. Despite these considerable feats, he accomplished this while enslaved, as the personal chef to Thomas Jefferson.
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https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/james-hemings-1765-1801/
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How a Black Man created Buffalo Wings Feb 23, 2024

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The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young.
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The REMARKABLE Life of Malcolm X Feb 14, 2024

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Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve and significantly influenced his evolution into a formidable advocate for racial justice.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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How "In Living Color" Created the Super Bowl Halftime Show Feb 12, 2024

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In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game.
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https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/super-bowl-half-time-in-living-color-wayans-122887/
https://www.theroot.com/in-living-color-changed-expectations-for-the-super-bowl-1850070619 https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/in-living-color-changed-super-bowl-halftime-show-1990s Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.

Why do black folks eat Chitterlings? Jan 28, 2024

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How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig
intestines
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16th Street Church Bombing Jan 13, 2024

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On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Four young girls were killed and many other people injured. Outrage over the incident and the violent clash between protesters and police that followed helped draw national attention to the often-dangerous struggle for civil rights.
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https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/baptist-street-church-bombing
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The Black New Year's Dec 30, 2023

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How did African Americans go from dreading New Year's Day to observing Watch Night service with hope for the new year?
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The Black Christmas Dec 10, 2023

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How did Black Folks come to celebrate Christmas?
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Mississippi Burning Dec 03, 2023

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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.
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The Black Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2023

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How did a holiday created to celebrate thankfulness from a bountiful harvest come to be celebrated by enslaved African Americans?
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