Truth Be TOLD!

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Truth Be TOLD! is the official podcast for the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation and Cultural Center. We are Purveyors of the Black Experience and on this show we look through a variation of lenses from Pan Africanism to Afrofuturism to honor black stories.

Episodes

  1. Oct 3 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: A Birthday Reflection

    In honor of what would’ve been his 170th birthday, we take celebrate the life and legacy of the man himself, T. Thomas Fortune

  2. Sep 25

    Addressing The Mental Health of Black Youth

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of Truth Be TOLD! Covers topics such as mental health, self-harm, and suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone and help is available. At the bottom of this description, you'll find a list of mental health resources. This week on Truth Be TOLD! we sit down with two social workers to discuss the mental health struggles that young Black people are facing. National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988 24/7 Crisis Textline: Text TALK to 741741 New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735 2nd Floor (Youth Helpline of New Jersey): 1-888-222-2228 or 2ndfloor.org Additional Crisis Hotlines and Resources: https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines https://www.cliftonnj.org/410/CrisisHelp-Hotlines

  3. Aug 22

    The Art of Social Justice

    On this episode of "Truth Be TOLD!" we take a look at the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation's professional development program for educators; The Art of Social Justice. Executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Gilda Rogers returns as a co-host and speaks more about her own journey with Fortune.

  4. Jul 4

    What is 250 Years to The Afro-American

    This week on Truth Be TOLD! we discuss how Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to The Slave is The Fourth of July" is still relevant today. This episode also features the co-host debut of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center's Executive Director Gilda Rogers and special readings by Ronald Whittington and Joy Ogunsakin.

  5. Jun 19

    Black Liberation Through Music

    In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth - both of which are celebrated in June - we take a look at how music has served as a form of liberation for African-Americans throughout the years.

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About

Truth Be TOLD! is the official podcast for the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation and Cultural Center. We are Purveyors of the Black Experience and on this show we look through a variation of lenses from Pan Africanism to Afrofuturism to honor black stories.

Information

  • Creator
    T. Thomas Fortune Foundation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Truth Be TOLD!
  • Show Website
    Truth Be TOLD!