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One thing about Black folks – we love us a good Cadillac. Whether it’s your old-school uncle or your favorite play cousin, you can bet at least one member of your family adores this car. Here’s the history of our Cadillac love affair.
We all have a cousin who isn’t actually our cousin. “Play cousins” are one of the beautifully expansive and beneficial ways our people have defined family for ourselves for generations._____________2-Minute Black History is produ
In 1901, Lillian Harris left Mississippi for Harlem, penniless and unable to read or write. But she had a dream and a plan to cook her way to financial success selling Southern delicacies. And she did not only that, but so much more.
The “on air” light lit up the dark studio – he was on! Like all DJs, he wooed his audience. But there was something very different about this DJ. And because of this difference, he’d go down in history._____________2-Minute Black
William Wells Brown peeked from around the tree. He'd never seen anything like the ritual before his eyes—a fiery cauldron, folks talking in tongues, and dancing beneath the midnight moonlight. These spiritual ceremonies remind us of the import
The wind howled as it wove through the narrow streets. Winter was in full force. The Parker family huddled close together near the fireplace for warmth. But as sleep beckoned, the warmth of the flames seemed miles away.____________
Harriet Tubman stumbled across a swamp that was dark, wet, and smelled like boiled eggs. She was starving. The next safe house wasn’t for miles. Her stomach growled and churned. As a last resort, she picked up an acorn and bit into it.
Opening the door, a quiet shiver of excitement passed between them. Making sure the coast was clear, they made their way to the woods. Silently, they traveled through the dark. Revolution was near._____________2-Minute Black Hist
Dust kicked up behind their bare feet, leaving their former plantations in its wake. Some held baskets, others children and babies. But hundreds of miles of walking would be worth getting to see their loved ones again._____________
In the hushed valleys and hidden hollows of the mysterious Appalachian mountains, a secret that has been concealed for centuries lies half-buried in the ground. Unbeknownst to many, Black communities have quietly thrived within these rugged ran
Synchronized movements. Powerful chants. Pure athleticism. For generations, our people have been stepping everywhere from high school step shows to HBCU probates, and with each beat we honor a history that binds us from Africa all the way to Am
Nothing like a bowl of collard greens seasoned to perfection warms the soul. Considering our ancestral history with the leafy green, it's no wonder it's a favorite on our forks._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by P
We’ve probably all said some of these five everyday phrases without knowing just how problematic they truly are. Will you still use these after you learn the history behind them?_____________2-Minute Black History is produced by
Some of the words and phrases that we use everyday have sinister origins. These terms are linguistic remnants of a deeply racist past. They may seem harmless on the surface, but their continued usage subconsciously reinforces harmful attitudes
In the darkness of the night they bathed their naked bodies before drenching the land with their bath water. This was a very specific form of spiritual warfare – one only a chosen few women could perform._____________2-Minute Bla
Don’t split a pole. Throw salt over your shoulder for good luck.. There are countless idioms that Black folks share across the globe. Why are we like this?_____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's
When we adorn our heads with headwraps, scarves, and bonnets, we embrace an age-old Black custom worthy of celebration._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media comp
In the dead of winter, they danced. Jazz played. They dressed up, spoke up, and got down. This is the story of how this exiled Black communist started one of the biggest parties in the world._____________2-Minute Black History is
With the word “slave” written on his right cheek, Prince put on a legendary performance. Many people viewed his music as an escape to feel free, but what happens when the artist doesn’t feel free himself?_____________2-Minute Bla
After a good meal, we love reaching for something sweet. Sugar is hidden in so many of our foods we don’t even think about it. However, the actual, dark history of the sweetener should definitely be on our minds._____________2-Mi
Shot. Dead. In jail. That’s what their teachers told them would happen if they did bad on a test. Was it true? The fear this school put in these Black elementary school students wasn’t just unacceptable. It was prison-like.________
Laundering on the plantation was no joke. It wasn’t easy work, especially because enslaved people made everything from scratch–including the soap._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest
Her fingers trembled as she braided the rice seeds into her daughter's hair. The thought of enslavers snatching them was terrifying. While these seeds wouldn’t ensure safety, they might grant survival._____________2-Minute Black
The Tate family was larger than most in colonial Cameroon. With sixteen children all with different personalities and identities, there were constant disagreements. It’s what happened when they worked together that still inspires us today.
The Civil Rights movement was supposed to be about equality, but for many sick Black people, it made matters worse. Today, the effects of poor health continue to get worse for our people. How did it all go wrong?_____________2-Mi
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