Black History for Us All

Deborah Waters

Black History for Us All is a family-friendly daily podcast celebrating the hidden stories of Black excellence—past and present. Hosted by Mrs. Deb (@HeyMrsDeb), this engaging series brings unsung heroes, inventors, activists, artists, and trailblazers to life in a way that's fun, educational, and perfect for kids and parents to listen to together. Because Black history isn't just for some of us—it's for ALL of us. Each episode highlights a different historical figure or event, unpacking their impact in short, engaging storytelling episodes that spark conversations at home. From the secret spy who helped defeat the Confederacy to the fearless leader who marched for civil rights, these are the stories that history books often leave out—but that we won't let be forgotten. ✨ What You'll Get: Daily 10-15 minute episodes covering hidden Black history. Family-friendly storytelling that kids and adults will enjoy. Free printable activities at HeyMrsDeb.com to extend the learning. Bonus YouTube content (@HeyMrsDeb) diving deeper into overlooked history. Hit "Follow" and join us as we celebrate Black history—because it belongs to all of us. 🔗 Find more resources & activities at HeyMrsDeb.com 📢 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

  1. Black History for Us All: Bessie Coleman – The First Black Woman Pilot

    02/17/2025

    Black History for Us All: Bessie Coleman – The First Black Woman Pilot

    ✈️ Black History for Us All: Bessie Coleman – The First Black Woman Pilot 🌤️🎯 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Bessie Coleman, a daring aviator who broke barriers in the sky and in society. As the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, she defied racism and sexism to pursue her dream—and inspired generations to follow. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Bessie Coleman became a pilot despite U.S. restrictions ✅ Her groundbreaking aviation career and daredevil stunts ✅ How she inspired Black communities to reach for the skies 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Bessie Coleman printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #BessieColeman #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #AviationHistory #WomenInAviation #STEM #HiddenFigures #BlackExcellence #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #HistoryMatters #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #RepresentationMatters #WomenInSTEM #FlyingHigh

    4 min
  2. Bayard Rustin – The Strategist Behind the Civil Rights Movement

    02/16/2025

    Bayard Rustin – The Strategist Behind the Civil Rights Movement

    🏳️‍🌈 Black History for Us All: Bayard Rustin – The Strategist Behind the Civil Rights Movement ✊🏾📣 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Bayard Rustin, the brilliant strategist who helped shape the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. From organizing the 1963 March on Washington to introducing nonviolent resistance strategies, Rustin's legacy reminds us of the power of behind-the-scenes leadership. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Bayard Rustin helped plan the March on Washington ✅ His work in bringing Gandhi's principles of nonviolence to the Civil Rights Movement ✅ His advocacy for human rights across the globe 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Bayard Rustin printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #BayardRustin #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRightsMovement #Nonviolence #MarchOnWashington #HiddenFigures #BlackExcellence #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #HistoryMatters #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #SocialJustice #LGBTQHistory #BehindTheScenesLeader

    5 min
  3. Charles Henry Turner – The Scientist Who Proved Insects Can Learn

    02/15/2025

    Charles Henry Turner – The Scientist Who Proved Insects Can Learn

    🐜 Black History for Us All: Charles Henry Turner – The Scientist Who Proved Insects Can Learn 🔬🧠 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Charles Henry Turner, a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in animal behavior. His research proved that insects can learn, and his legacy paved the way for future innovations in biology and psychology. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Charles Henry Turner proved that insects can learn and remember ✅ His groundbreaking research on bees, ants, and spiders ✅ How he overcame racism to become a leader in animal behavior research 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Charles Henry Turner printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #CharlesHenryTurner #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #AnimalBehavior #STEM #InsectIntelligence #HiddenFigures #ScienceMatters #BlackExcellence #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #HistoryMatters #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #BiologyPioneer #STEMEducation

    5 min
  4. Paul Stephenson – The Man Who Led Britain's Civil Rights Movement ✊🏾🚌

    02/14/2025

    Paul Stephenson – The Man Who Led Britain's Civil Rights Movement ✊🏾🚌

    YouTube Description for Paul Stephenson's Episode Black History for Us All: Paul Stephenson – The Man Who Led Britain's Civil Rights Movement ✊🏾🚌 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Paul Stephenson, a fearless activist who led the Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963, helping to end racial discrimination in employment in the UK. His work laid the foundation for the country's first Race Relations Act and showed the power of community action. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Paul Stephenson helped end discriminatory hiring practices in Bristol ✅ The international connections between British and American civil rights movements ✅ His lifelong commitment to racial justice and social change 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Paul Stephenson printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #PaulStephenson #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #BristolBusBoycott #HiddenFigures #UKHistory #BlackExcellence #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #HistoryMatters #SocialJustice #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #Activist #JusticeMatters

    5 min
  5. Fannie Lou Hamer – The Voice of the Voting Rights Movement

    02/13/2025

    Fannie Lou Hamer – The Voice of the Voting Rights Movement

    🗳️ Black History for Us All: Fannie Lou Hamer – The Voice of the Voting Rights Movement ✊🏾🗳️ In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Fannie Lou Hamer, a courageous activist who fought tirelessly for voting rights in Mississippi and across the U.S. Her powerful voice and fearless activism helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Fannie Lou Hamer became a leader in the voting rights movement ✅ The story behind her famous "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired" speech ✅ Her lifelong commitment to justice and equality 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Fannie Lou Hamer printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #FannieLouHamer #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #VotingRights #CivilRights #HiddenFigures #BlackExcellence #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #HistoryMatters #SocialJustice #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #Activist #JusticeMatters

    6 min
  6. The Woman Who Led the Fight for School Desegregation

    02/12/2025

    The Woman Who Led the Fight for School Desegregation

    📚 Black History for Us All: Daisy Bates – The Woman Who Led the Fight for School Desegregation ✊🏾🏫 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Daisy Bates, a fearless journalist, activist, and mentor to the Little Rock Nine. She played a crucial role in the battle for school desegregation, standing against racism and injustice despite relentless threats. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Daisy Bates used journalism to fight segregation ✅ Her leadership in the Little Rock Nine's historic school integration ✅ Her lasting impact on education and civil rights in America 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Daisy Bates printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #DaisyBates #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #EducationMatters #LittleRockNine #SchoolDesegregation #BlackExcellence #HiddenFigures #KnowYourHistory #HeyMrsDeb #Trailblazer #Justice #Activist #HistoryMatters

    6 min
  7. Leland Melvin – From the NFL to Outer Space

    02/12/2025

    Leland Melvin – From the NFL to Outer Space

    🚀 Black History for Us All: Leland Melvin – From the NFL to Outer Space 🌌✨ In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Leland Melvin, a former NFL player turned NASA astronaut who defied expectations and reached for the stars. His journey from the football field to space is a story of resilience, science, and breaking barriers. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Leland Melvin transitioned from football to space exploration ✅ The challenges he overcame on his path to becoming an astronaut ✅ His mission to inspire future generations in STEM and beyond 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Leland Melvin printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #LelandMelvin #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #STEM #NASA #SpaceExploration #BlackExcellence #HeyMrsDeb #KnowYourHistory #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #HistoryMatters #ScienceMatters #RepresentationMatters

    6 min
  8. Nina Simone – The Voice of Resistance

    02/10/2025

    Nina Simone – The Voice of Resistance

    🎶 Black History for Us All: Nina Simone – The Voice of Resistance ✊🏾🎤 In this episode of Black History for Us All, we honor Nina Simone, a legendary singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist whose music became the soundtrack of the movement. From jazz clubs to protest anthems, she used her voice to fight for justice and Black empowerment. 🔎 In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Nina Simone blended music and activism ✅ The story behind her protest songs like Mississippi Goddam ✅ Her impact on the Civil Rights Movement and Black pride 🎧 Listen now anywhere you listen to podcasts! 📥 Download today's free Nina Simone printable at: 👉 https://heymrsdeb.com/podcasts/ 💰 Support the Podcast: Help us keep sharing these hidden stories! Donate here: 👉 https://www.paypal.biz/heymrsdeb 🛍️ Explore Black history resources: 📖 Black History Coloring Book: 👉 https://amzn.to/42GN7Ss 🛒 Shop educational materials on: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyMrsDeb TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thrive-hive-learning 📲 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on all social media platforms! Stay updated on new episodes, resources, and ways to celebrate Black history all year round. #NinaSimone #BlackHistoryForUsAll #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures #CivilRights #MusicHistory #ProtestSongs #BlackExcellence #HeyMrsDeb #KnowYourHistory #EducationMatters #Trailblazer #Activist #HistoryMatters

    5 min
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About

Black History for Us All is a family-friendly daily podcast celebrating the hidden stories of Black excellence—past and present. Hosted by Mrs. Deb (@HeyMrsDeb), this engaging series brings unsung heroes, inventors, activists, artists, and trailblazers to life in a way that's fun, educational, and perfect for kids and parents to listen to together. Because Black history isn't just for some of us—it's for ALL of us. Each episode highlights a different historical figure or event, unpacking their impact in short, engaging storytelling episodes that spark conversations at home. From the secret spy who helped defeat the Confederacy to the fearless leader who marched for civil rights, these are the stories that history books often leave out—but that we won't let be forgotten. ✨ What You'll Get: Daily 10-15 minute episodes covering hidden Black history. Family-friendly storytelling that kids and adults will enjoy. Free printable activities at HeyMrsDeb.com to extend the learning. Bonus YouTube content (@HeyMrsDeb) diving deeper into overlooked history. Hit "Follow" and join us as we celebrate Black history—because it belongs to all of us. 🔗 Find more resources & activities at HeyMrsDeb.com 📢 Follow @HeyMrsDeb on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

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  • Creator
    Deborah Waters
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © HeyMrsDeb2025
  • Show Website
    Black History for Us All