For too long American history has been incomplete. It has excluded the plight, fight, and prosperity of Black folks who have been here since its inception. It fact, Black people’s freedom, if holding American ideals as true – is actually the mark of U.S. Independence.

So on this episode of American Origin Stories, we will discuss the often forgotten or overlooked stories of those who helped fight for American liberty & justice for all. We will discuss how current protests continue to uphold the work of our fore parents, and we will talk about what an equal future can look like.