MBHT - Everyday People, Extraordinary Impact

Hosted by Liz and Porter
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The revolution will be podcasted. Making Black History Today is Dallas's premier podcast and digital archive, documenting the leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers writing the next chapter of Black history right now.  Hosted by Liz & Porter, every conversation goes deep with the voices driving impact across business, community, arts, and culture in Dallas and beyond.  This isn't history you'll read about later. You're hearing it first.  New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

  1. 5d ago

    The Man Who Refused to Let Dallas Forget | Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney

    History doesn't disappear all at once. It disappears one story at a time, one name nobody writes down, one photograph nobody identifies, one neighborhood that changes before anyone documents what stood there before, one elder who passes away before anyone asks the question. For more than 50 years, Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney has made it his life's work to make sure that doesn't happen. In this episode of Making Black History Today, Liz and Porter sit down with the historian, scholar, educator, author and preservationist for a powerful conversation about Black Dallas history, African American history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson's legacy and the responsibility we all share to preserve our stories. Dr. Dulaney takes us through a journey that began with a history conference in 1970 and grew into more than five decades of teaching, researching, writing and preserving African American history. His work has explored the Black experience in Texas, the Civil Rights Movement and the history of Black police officers in America. He has led the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, served the African American Museum, Dallas in curatorial and executive leadership roles, taught generations of students and served as president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) the organization founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. And in 2026, that connection carries even greater significance. One hundred years ago, in 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Black History Month. But Woodson's vision was bigger than a week or a month. The ultimate goal was a nation that understood a fundamental truth: Black history is American history. A century later, the work continues. In this conversation, we explore: • The Black Dallas history many of us grew up surrounded by without realizing we were living inside history • The people, neighborhoods and institutions that helped build Black Dallas • The stories that have already been lost—and the history still waiting to be uncovered • Why museums, archives and institutions like the African American Museum, Dallas matter • Dr. Carter G. Woodson, ASALH and 100 years of preserving African American history • Why interviewing our elders and documenting living memory is urgent • Freedom Schools, the African American Heritage Bowl and teaching Black history to the next generation • What today's historians, storytellers and communities must preserve for tomorrow But this conversation isn't only about looking backward. It's about what we choose to carry forward. Dr. Dulaney has spent more than 50 years helping preserve the history that came before us. Making Black History Today is working to document the history unfolding around us now. Different generations. Different methods. The same responsibility. Because somebody has to keep the archive. Somebody has to identify the people in the photograph. Somebody has to interview the elder. Somebody has to make sure one more name makes it into the record before it disappears. And somebody has to document the history we're making today. So after you listen, we want you to consider one question: What history are you living right now that you worry future generations might forget? In your city. Your neighborhood. Your family. Your profession. Your community. Because the history we fail to preserve today may become the history someone spends decades trying to recover tomorrow. Making Black History Today is the digital archive of today's history-makers, documenting today's history for tomorrow. Follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes our stories are worth preserving. New episodes every other Thursday. Making Black History Today

  2. Jul 30

    Ambassador Ron Kirk Opens Up: Leadership, Mistakes & The Road Ahead

    "Travel teaches you something powerful...you realize how much we are all the same." — Ambassador Ron Kirk What shapes a leader? Is it success, failure, the people who believe in you, or the relationships you build along the way? In this exclusive conversation, Ambassador Ron Kirk—former Mayor of Dallas and former U.S. Trade Representative under President Barack Obama—shares the life experiences that shaped one of America's most respected public servants. From growing up in East Austin to serving on the world stage, Ambassador Kirk reflects on leadership, mentorship, service, humility, and the lessons learned through both triumphs and setbacks. He also discusses his relationship with former Governor Ann Richards, the wisdom passed down by previous generations, and why he believes, "We Are American History. Period." Whether you're a high school student discovering your path, a college student preparing for your future, an emerging professional, or an experienced leader, this conversation offers timeless lessons on purpose, perseverance, and building relationships that matter. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in East Austin and the experiences that shaped his worldview • Why travel changed the way he sees humanity • Leadership lessons learned from mistakes and setbacks • His relationship with former Governor Ann Richards • The wisdom of our ancestors and carrying their legacy forward • The Arc of the Moral Universe and what it means today • Why Black history is American history • What Making Black History Today means to Ambassador Ron Kirk Making Black History Today is Dallas's premier Black-owned multimedia company and the home of Dallas's #1 Black podcast, documenting the leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and changemakers writing Black history today. Hosted by Liz Gates and LaToya Porter. New episodes premiere every other Thursday. 🌐 www.makingblackhistorytoday.com 📩 Sponsorships & Partnerships: impact@makingblackhistorytoday.com

  3. Jul 16

    Black Women's Wall Street: Building Generational Wealth

    Wall Street has historically shut its doors to Black women, so right here in Dallas, two founders built their own. This week on Making Black History Today, hosts Liz & Porter sit down with LaToya Gooden and JaCoi Pugh, the creators of Black Women's Wall Street. Together, they break down what it actually takes to invest while Black, push past the barriers still built into corporate finance, and turn community into generational wealth. This isn't a corporate success story. It's an unfiltered look at what it takes to build something that brings Black women entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders together to create ownership and lasting impact. In this episode, you'll hear: - How Black Women's Wall Street grew from a local idea into a movement - The barriers Black women entrepreneurs still face—and how they're overcoming them - Why building wealth together creates more impact than doing it alone - The role of strategic relationships and mentorship in growing a business - Why ownership is essential to closing the racial wealth gap - What legacy means when you're building something designed to outlive you Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, a community leader, or someone building toward a stronger financial future—this one's for you. If this episode inspired you, hit the [+] FOLLOW button and save this episode to your library so you never miss a moment of history being made. Share this with someone building a business, a legacy, or their own future today. Making Black History Today is Dallas's premier podcast documenting the leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers shaping Black history in real time. New episodes every other Thursday. Hosted by Liz & Porter | Recorded in Dallas, Texas

    Black Women's Wall Street: Building Generational Wealth

  4. Jul 2

    Can Music Heal a City? | Pastor Richie Butler & Maestro Leon Lacey on Unity, Faith, Project Unity & Dallas

    Can music heal a city? Can faith create common ground? And what happens when people choose unity over division? In this episode of Making Black History Today, Pastor Richie Butler, founder and CEO of Project Unity, joins internationally acclaimed conductor Maestro Leon Lacey for a conversation about leadership, community, and the power of music to bring people together. Pastor Richie Butler shares the story behind Project Unity, the Dallas-based organization dedicated to building trust, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful dialogue across communities. Maestro Leon Lacey reflects on a career that has taken him around the world, including conducting for Beyoncé in Dubai, while explaining why some of his most meaningful work continues to happen right here in Dallas through Together We Sing. Together, they discuss how faith, collaboration, and servant leadership can help heal divided communities, why honest conversations matter, and how music often communicates what words cannot. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why Pastor Richie Butler founded Project Unity • How Together We Sing became one of Dallas' most powerful movements for unity • Maestro Leon Lacey's journey from the international stage to leading music that transforms communities • How faith and servant leadership build trust across differences • Why collaboration is essential for creating lasting change • What it means to make Black history today in Dallas Whether you're passionate about leadership, community development, faith, music, or the future of Dallas, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope for anyone who believes stronger communities begin with understanding. Making Black History Today is Dallas' premier podcast and the digital archive of Dallas's current Black history makers. Hosted by Liz and Porter, each episode features conversations with the leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, faith leaders, and change-makers shaping the future of Dallas while preserving its history for generations to come. Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify for new episodes every other Thursday featuring the people making Black history today across Dallas.

    Can Music Heal a City? | Pastor Richie Butler & Maestro Leon Lacey on Unity, Faith, Project Unity & Dallas

  5. Jun 18

    Not Restoring a Building. Returning a Soul. | Saving the Forest Theater

    For years, the Forest Theater stood empty. A historic landmark. A cultural icon. A reminder of what once was. Many people accepted that story. Elizabeth Wattley did not. In this Season II premiere of Making Black History Today, the President and CEO of Forest Forward joins us to discuss the effort to bring one of South Dallas' most important landmarks back to life and why the work is about much more than a building. It's about history. It's about community. It's about who gets remembered and who gets left behind. From the future of the Forest Theater to the future of South Dallas, Elizabeth shares the vision, challenges, and leadership lessons behind one of the city's most significant revitalization efforts. If you've ever wondered what it takes to preserve history while creating opportunity for the next generation, this conversation is for you. Topics include community development, historic preservation, leadership, economic opportunity, South Dallas, the Forest Theater, and the power of investing in people. Follow Making Black History Today for conversations with everyday people making an extraordinary impact.

    Not Restoring a Building. Returning a Soul. | Saving the Forest Theater

  6. Jun 4

    Naomi Green: Discrimination Inside a Doctor’s Office—What No One Talks About

    Naomi Green shares a firsthand experience of discrimination inside a doctor’s office and what it revealed about how bias can show up in everyday healthcare interactions. What happens when the place designed to care for you becomes the place where you feel dismissed? In this conversation on Making Black History Today, Naomi opens up about her experience and the broader questions it raises about visibility, treatment, and how different communities are heard and believed in medical spaces and beyond. We explore: A real experience of discrimination in a healthcare settingHow bias can shape everyday interactions in medical environmentsThe impact of being unheard in systems designed for careWhy these conversations matter for equity, trust, and accessThis episode is part of an ongoing series highlighting lived experiences that often go unspoken but deeply shape how people move through the world. New episodes bi-weekly. Follow Making Black History Today for conversations with changemakers, leaders, and voices shaping culture, history, and impact.

    Naomi Green: Discrimination Inside a Doctor’s Office—What No One Talks About

  7. May 28

    The Truth About Being Ali's Daughter | Maryum Ali

    In this special "BONUS" episode of Making Black History Today, we sit down with Maryum “May May” Ali, author, advocate, playwright, and the eldest daughter of Muhammad Ali. Maryum shares what it was really like growing up with one of the most iconic athletes in history, the lessons her father taught her about service and humanity, and why her new one-woman play, FLOAT, premiering in Dallas May 27–June 7, is deeply personal. This conversation explores legacy, Black history, storytelling, purpose, and creating positive impact beyond a famous last name. If you love powerful interviews, cultural conversations, and inspiring stories, this episode is for you. Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify, save this episode, and share it with someone who believes legacy is built through purpose, impact, and storytelling.

    The Truth About Being Ali's Daughter | Maryum Ali

  8. May 21

    Only 2% of Educators Are Black Men — The Education Crisis We Ignore

    In this episode of Making Black History Today, Dallas ISD Trustee Ed Turner and educator Nakia Douglas discuss what that means for students, schools, mentorship, discipline, leadership, and the future of public education. Why are so few Black men entering education? What happens when students never see themselves reflected in positions of authority and mentorship? And are we paying enough attention to the growing challenges facing students today? This conversation explores: • Economics impact on education • Representation in schools • The realities facing today’s students • Public education in Dallas • Mentorship, accountability, and leadership Hosted by Liz & Porter, Making Black History Today highlights the voices shaping culture, community, and legacy in real time. Follow, rate, and share the podcast to help amplify these conversations. #BlackMenInEducation #EducationCrisis #PublicEducation #DallasISD #MakingBlackHistoryToday#BlackLeadership

    Only 2% of Educators Are Black Men — The Education Crisis We Ignore
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The revolution will be podcasted. Making Black History Today is Dallas's premier podcast and digital archive, documenting the leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers writing the next chapter of Black history right now.  Hosted by Liz & Porter, every conversation goes deep with the voices driving impact across business, community, arts, and culture in Dallas and beyond.  This isn't history you'll read about later. You're hearing it first.  New episodes every other Thursday, follow so you never miss one.

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