Beyond Black History Month

Femi Redwood
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Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.

  1. Thank you for listening!

    03/31/2023

    Thank you for listening!

    If you are a regular listener of this podcast, you have probably realized that we haven't dropped a new episode for a few weeks. That is because the team behind Beyond Black History Month is moving on. The good news: If you haven't listened to every episode - you can binge now! Thank you so much for supporting our work. To hear what's next, connect with me on social media. Connect with host Femi Redwood on Twitter here Connect with Femi on TikTok here

    2 min
  2. The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 3

    02/21/2023

    The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 3

    In the final episode on the birth of hip-hop, we look at the songs and events from the 80's that continue to impact hip-hop today. We also explore how early award shows refused to acknowledge hip-hop music and the protest that followed.    Guests:  Big Tigger Darryl McDaniels Ed Lover Grand Wizzard Theodore Rahiem Rich Nice  The Last Poets Credits:  Jill Webb, Producer Dempsey Pillot, Producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

    30 min
  3. The Sugarhill Gang’s Master Gee on Legacy, Controversy, and Future

    02/14/2023

    The Sugarhill Gang’s Master Gee on Legacy, Controversy, and Future

    The Sugarhill Gang was the first hip-hop group to record a song and the first hip-hop group or artist to make it onto the Billboard charts. That's why their 1979 single "Rapper's Delight" remains one of the most influential hip-hop songs today. This week, we bring the full and candid conversation with group member Master Gee.  Guests:  Master Gee Credits:  Jill Webb, Producer Dempsey Pillot, Producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

    57 min
  4. The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

    02/07/2023

    The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

    We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics.    Guests:  Darryl McDaniels Grand Wizzard Theodore Master Gee Rich Nice  Credits:  Jill Webb, Producer Dempsey Pillot, Producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

    29 min
  5. The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 1

    01/31/2023

    The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 1

    2023 is the 50th anniversary of hip hop. All year, we are dropping episodes in a special series that digs into one of the most popular forms of music. We’re kicking off the season with a look at the birth of hip hop. In this episode, we look at the connection between protest poetry and hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc’s iconic 1973 party, and all the external forces that contributed to hip-hop's growth like the fires that consumed parts of the South Bronx in the 70s.  Guests:  Darryl McDaniels Ed Lover Grand Wizzard Theodore Rich Nice  The Last Poets Credits:  Noa Caines, Researcher John Davis, Researcher Jill Webb, Producer Dempsey Pillot, Producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

    39 min
  6. Relaxers aren’t the only problematic hair products

    01/24/2023

    Relaxers aren’t the only problematic hair products

    We are kicking off season two by digging into the recent study that linked hair relaxers to ovarian cancer. Turns out, relaxers aren't the only hair products that could be harmful. In this episode, we speak with beauty influencer and venture capitalist Blake Newby and  sociologist and natural hair care expert Dr. Taura Taylor. We explore the reasons some people get relaxers despite knowing the dangers, while also looking at the history of perms and the policing of Black hair.  Credits:  Dempsey Pillot, studio producer Jill Webb, producer Anddy Egan-Thorpe, audio engineer Femi Redwood, host and executive producer

    26 min
  7. We're Back! Season Two Trailer

    01/12/2023

    We're Back! Season Two Trailer

    Beyond Black History Month is returning on January 24th.

    3 min
  8. We're taking a holiday break - but here's what you may have missed this season!

    11/17/2022

    We're taking a holiday break - but here's what you may have missed this season!

    Host Femi Redwood and the Beyond Black History Month team are going on a holiday break! We are working on amazing episodes and will be back in January. Until then - there are lots of past shows you can listen to. In this episode, we recap what you may have missed this season. Go back and take a listen. See you in 2023!

    12 min
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Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.

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