Black History for White People

Black History for White People
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Black History for White People

Our goal is simple—educate white people on black history. #BHforWP is a multiethnic collective dedicated to loving black and brown people by educating, resourcing, and challenging white people to actively participate in racial justice. The highest calling of humanity is to love. Whether you know it or not, the racial disparities in our country hurt us. They train us to protect our advantages rather than love others, and that mentality reduces us. New episodes will be released on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Visit us at BlackHistoryForWhitePeople.com, and, for bonus content and the ability to vote for future topics, support us on Patreon at patreon.com/BlackHistoryForWhitePeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at BHforWP@gmail.com.

  1. JAN 27

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Part 2 (Replay)

    In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 2 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min

  2. JAN 20

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Part 1 (Replay)

    In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 1 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  3. 06/19/2024

    Juneteenth (RE-AIR)

    We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the through-line to why and how people celebrate Juneteenth. Bob White story perspective: https://hauntedconroe.com/murder-in-the-courtroom/Great book on Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed: https://www.amazon.com/Juneteenth-Annette-Gordon-Reed/dp/1631498835/ref=nodl_Texas Constitution 1824 - 1876: https://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/constitutions/republic-texas-1836/general-provisions Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 18m

  4. 04/17/2024

    Hood Sensory

    This episode features Katina Stone Butler and her son Jamie (aka Miztick) discussing their innovative product called Hood Sensory - a sensory-friendly hoodie designed for neurodivergent individuals. Follow Hood Sensory on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Resources Mentioned: Hood Sensory websiteDenton Black Film FestivalKey Learnings: Neurodivergency refers to people who think, process, or experience the world differently from the majority - such as those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc.The hoodie is designed with features like weighted blanket pads, compression sleeves, fidget toys, and chewable silicone to meet different sensory needs discreetly.Hoodies have historically been associated with Black culture, from the Black Panthers to hip-hop, becoming both criminalized and a symbol of resistance.After Trayvon Martin's death, hoodies represented the need for Black youth to find comfort and self-soothing, especially heightened by the pandemic's isolation.The goal is to create an affordable, stylish product serving the Black community first while being accessible to anyone needing sensory accommodations.Having products designed for the most marginalized helps lift up and care for all people with similar needs. The show highlights the passion and care put into developing an innovative solution born from lived experiences within the Black community. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website, follow their social media, and consider purchasing to support this meaningful work. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min

  5. 04/10/2024

    Black Midwives: Celebrating Legacy and Advancing Maternal Care with Cessilye Smith

    In light of Black Maternal Health Week, this episode revisits key issues in black maternal health with Cessilye Smith, exploring the historical and ongoing role of black midwives through her personal story and discussing the work of entities like Abide Women's Services to better black mothers and infants' health outcomes. Cessilye R. Smith, an inspiring maternal justice advocate, joins this episode with rich stories and insightful reflections on her work. She is the driving force behind Abide Women's Services, an organization dedicated to reducing disparities in black infant and maternal health outcomes. As a liberator, justice seeker, and mother, Cessilye is deeply connected to her heritage, tracing her roots to the resistance-driven Kru tribe of Liberia. Through Abide, she works tirelessly to ensure black women and their babies receive adequate and culturally respectful care during one of the most critical times of their lives. Key Takeaways:Black midwives have played a crucial and often uncredited role in birthing not only black but also white babies throughout history, birthing the nation as a whole.There's a sacred legacy in the resistance of colonization evident in black maternal lineage, vital to understanding the depth of black women's reproductive experiences.The celebration and amplification of the black midwifery tradition are crucial for advancing maternal care and combating disparities in black maternal health.Abide Women's Services is an exemplar of empowering and quality maternal care, focusing on community health and honoring the black maternal experience from pre-pregnancy to postpartum.Mental health for black women can be supported through culturally sensitive community gatherings, celebrating their life, and offering spaces for rest and collective healing.Notable Quotes:"Black women were catching everybody's babies, black, white, you know, and they brought their cultures, you know, their ancestral wisdom and knowledge." - Cessilye Smith"It's in my blood. So, yeah, that's how it ties into the work I do today." - Cessilye Smith, on her connection to the Kru tribe and its influence on her advocacy work."Reparations begin with birth because it begins with life and transitioning the next life forward." - Katina"We're saying no, we're going back to our roots and where we are going to heal from the beginning. From birth." - Cessilye Smith"Events like this address mental health. Being able to gather in a space curated specifically for black women is part of our mental health journey." - Cessilye SmithResources:Abide Women's Services official website: abidewomen.orgCecily Smith's presentation at the White HouseBlack Mamas Matter AllianceUpcoming event: Black Maternal Health Week event in partnership with The Fountain Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 11m

  6. 02/01/2024

    RE-AIR Carter G. Woodson

    We're re-airing our episode from last year that began Black History Month and hope that you use this month to learn more about our country. We explore the legacy of one of Black history’s most notable men, Carter G. Woodson. To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to share the story of the person who literally created what we now know of as “Black History Month,” Carter G. Woodson. The Mis-Education of the Negro - Carter G. Woodson Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min

  7. 01/15/2024

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Part 1 (Replay)

    In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 1 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  8. 01/15/2024

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Part 2 (Replay)

    In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 2 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com + support us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Buy our book on Amazon! $5/month supports us at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or freel free to email us at hello@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-history-for-white-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min
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Our goal is simple—educate white people on black history. #BHforWP is a multiethnic collective dedicated to loving black and brown people by educating, resourcing, and challenging white people to actively participate in racial justice. The highest calling of humanity is to love. Whether you know it or not, the racial disparities in our country hurt us. They train us to protect our advantages rather than love others, and that mentality reduces us. New episodes will be released on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Visit us at BlackHistoryForWhitePeople.com, and, for bonus content and the ability to vote for future topics, support us on Patreon at patreon.com/BlackHistoryForWhitePeople. Check us out on Twitter @BHforWP and Instagram @BlackHistoryForWhitePeople or feel free to email us at BHforWP@gmail.com.

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    Black History for White People
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    102
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