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Kenny Akers
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Welcome to my podcast! My name is Kenny Akers, and I'm excited to invite you to join me as we explore a range of topics. We'll dive into important subjects that are often overlooked in traditional educational settings, including episodes on Black history and other thought-provoking issues. My discussions will challenge the status quo and broaden your worldviews, uncovering hidden narratives and engaging in enriching conversations. Together, we'll expand our knowledge and promote a more inclusive understanding of history. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together!

Episodes

  1. 09/07/2023

    Fred Hampton of the Black Panther Party

    He was a charismatic, influential, and well-known member of the Black Panther Party. He played a significant role during his time in the party, particularly in advancing the idea of a multicultural alliance of oppressed groups, unity of working-class blacks and whites, and a simultaneous struggle against class oppression, racism, and imperialism.

    7 min

  2. 09/03/2023

    The term "Racial humility."

    Racial humility is the willingness individually to recognize the limitations of your own knowledge and understanding of race,  Hopefully, by the end of this episode, you will be able to cultivate curiosity and openness towards understanding the personal experiences and perspectives of people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

    5 min
  3. Whitewashing, in the context of Black history in America.

    08/31/2023

    Whitewashing, in the context of Black history in America.

    Whitewashing, as most know it, distorts and attempts to erase Black individuals' and communities' experiences, contributions, and struggles, ultimately perpetuating systemic racism and reinforcing harmful stereotypes.

    7 min

  4. 08/30/2023

    The term "White washed"

    "Whitewashed" is a loaded term that can evoke varying and complex emotions based on the individual's experience, cultural background, and perspective and in my personal opinion, should not be used.

    4 min
  5. In Memory of Emmett Louis Till

    08/28/2023

    In Memory of Emmett Louis Till

    Emmett Louis Till, born on July 25, 1941, tragically lost his life on August 28, 1955, at the age of 14. He was a young African American boy who was abducted, tortured, and ultimately lynched in Mississippi by domestic terrorists.

    4 min
  6. The Haitian Revolution

    08/23/2023

    The Haitian Revolution

    The Haitian Revolution has often been described as the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. Enslaved people initiated the uprising in 1791, and by 1803, they had ended not just slavery but French control over the colony.

    3 min

  7. 08/22/2023

    Tulsa's 'Black Wall Street

    Black Wallstreet, Also known as the Greenwood District, was a prosperous African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from the early 1900s to the 1920s. It was named Black Wall Street by Booker T. Washington for its impressive economic growth and success. The construction of Black Wall Street began in the early 1900s when African American settlers arrived in Tulsa after the famous Land Run of 1889, which saw the opening of vast lands in the Western United States.

    5 min
  8. The idea of "40 acres and a mule"

    08/03/2023

    The idea of "40 acres and a mule"

    This podcast goes over the most profound promises in American history. The mere thought was enough for newly emancipated slaves to believe that after years of captivity and grueling, unpaid labor, their efforts would finally be rewarded with land ownership and autonomy. Yet, this promise was short-lived, becoming an emblem of broken promises, dashed hopes, and continuing inequities. Be sure to listen to the rest of the episode.

    6 min

  9. 08/02/2023

    The Citizens' Councils A white supremacist organization

    This quick episode covers some views that emerged in the United States during the civil rights movement. The Citizens Councils operated predominantly in the Southern states, and they aimed to maintain racial segregation and white supremacy by opposing desegregation efforts and intimidating civil rights activists. Enjoy this episode.

    2 min
  10. The San Miguel de Guadalupe Slave Rebellion of (1526)-An Act of Resistance

    07/22/2023

    The San Miguel de Guadalupe Slave Rebellion of (1526)-An Act of Resistance

    The San Miguel de Guadalupe Slave Rebellion of 1526 stands as a testament to the resilience and bravery of enslaved Africans in the New World. This revolt, which explicitly rejected the brutality of slavery, reveals the determination of enslaved individuals to challenge their oppressive conditions.

    3 min
  11. Peter Salem- The valor and Legacy of an American Revolutionary war soldier

    07/22/2023

    Peter Salem- The valor and Legacy of an American Revolutionary war soldier

    Peter Salem, a Soldier of the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Massachusetts in the 18th century, Peter Salem joined the Patriot cause of the American Revolutionary War and served with the Minutemen.

    5 min

  12. 06/18/2022

    Happy Juneteenth

    My personal view and feelings about Juneteenth, and how people should be teaching it. With passion!

    10 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

Welcome to my podcast! My name is Kenny Akers, and I'm excited to invite you to join me as we explore a range of topics. We'll dive into important subjects that are often overlooked in traditional educational settings, including episodes on Black history and other thought-provoking issues. My discussions will challenge the status quo and broaden your worldviews, uncovering hidden narratives and engaging in enriching conversations. Together, we'll expand our knowledge and promote a more inclusive understanding of history. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together!

Information

  • Creator
    Kenny Akers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kenny Akers
  • Show Website
    SLC THANG’