Trey's Table

Trey Smith
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A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.

  1. Trey’s Table Episode 400: Thank You

    1D AGO

    Trey’s Table Episode 400: Thank You

    Episode 400! Thank you my friends for all your support!

    1h 11m
  2. Trey’s Table Episode 399: The Racial Integrity Act of 1924

    DEC 16

    Trey’s Table Episode 399: The Racial Integrity Act of 1924

    In 1924 a white supremacist OBGYN decided to pass a law to deal with what he considered to be the major public health issue of the time: Black people who were passing for White. Let’s talk about it.

    27 min
  3. Trey’s Table Episode 398: Dream Big

    DEC 11

    Trey’s Table Episode 398: Dream Big

    — “Why Representation Must Expand” We talk a lot about representation… but not enough about expanding it. This episode is about breaking the box that says “Black people only do certain careers.” Floyd Norman, Marques Brownlee, Strawhat Goofy, and Jordan Smith show us what happens when Black creativity goes unlimited. 🔗 Listen to the full episode — link in bio.

    31 min
  4. Trey’s Table Episode 397: The Black Bard of North Carolina

    DEC 8

    Trey’s Table Episode 397: The Black Bard of North Carolina

    The enslaved poet who wrote his way toward freedom. ✍🏾🔥 George Moses Horton wasn’t “supposed” to learn to read — but he did. He wasn’t “supposed” to publish a book — but he did. He wasn’t “supposed” to dream of freedom — but he never stopped. Hear the full story on the new episode of Trey’s Table 🎧 Link in bio. #BlackHistory #GeorgeMosesHorton #Poet #Storytime #LearnOnInstagram #TeysTable #AfricanAmericanCulture #DidYouKnow #HistoryReels

    26 min
  5. Trey’s Table Episode 396: Poor Devil

    DEC 6

    Trey’s Table Episode 396: Poor Devil

    ✨ New Episode of Trey’s Table ✨ Today we’re exploring one of the most surprising and misunderstood chapters in the life of Sammy Davis Jr.. In the early 1970s, Sammy briefly associated with the Church of Satan — and the real story has nothing to do with devil worship. This episode dives into: 🔥 The pressure he faced as a Black entertainer in white Hollywood 🔥 The death threats over his interracial marriage 🔥 His humiliating disinvitation from John F. Kennedy’s inauguration 🔥 Why he sought belonging in unexpected places 🔥 And the TV series where he literally played a character from hell It’s a story about identity, acceptance, and rebellion — not Satan. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio. #SammyDavisJr #TreysTable #BlackHistory #Podcast #ChurchOfSatan #RatPack #MayBritt #AntonLaVey #AmericanHistory #HollywoodHistory

    28 min
  6. Trey’s Table Episode 395: Walt Disney and the Magical Negro

    DEC 2

    Trey’s Table Episode 395: Walt Disney and the Magical Negro

    🎙 New Episode on Trey’s Table! In 1946, the NAACP confronted Walt Disney Studios and urged them not to release Song of the South — a film that romanticized plantation life and presented a distorted view of Black history. In this episode, we break down: • The NAACP’s campaign to block the film • How Disney responded behind closed doors • The overlooked story of the Black consultant— and why he walked away • How this battle helped shape the modern fight over representation in Hollywood

    31 min
  7. Trey’s Table Episode 394 The Man

    NOV 24

    Trey’s Table Episode 394 The Man

    What paved the way for Barack Obama’s election in 2008? Some argue that America had already seen a Black president — just on screen. From James Earl Jones in The Man, to Morgan Freeman in Deep Impact, to Dennis Haysbert’s iconic President Palmer on 24, film and television helped normalize what many thought was impossible. Today on Trey’s Table, I break down how these portrayals changed the political imagination long before they changed political reality. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #TreysTable #BlackCulture #PoliticalHistory #MediaStudies

    27 min
  8. Trey’s Table Episode 393: A Playlist for Shirley

    NOV 24

    Trey’s Table Episode 393: A Playlist for Shirley

    Let’s talk about the playlists we create with the ones we love.

    22 min
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A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.

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  • Creator
    Trey Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    400
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Trey Smith
  • Show Website
    Trey's Table

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