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If you are a regular listener of this podcast, you have probably realized that we haven't dropped a new episode for a few weeks. That is because the team behind Beyond...
The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 3
In the final episode on the birth of hip-hop, we look at the songs and events from the 80's that continue to impact hip-hop today. We also explore how early award show...
The Sugarhill Gang’s Master Gee on Legacy, Controversy, and Future
The Sugarhill Gang was the first hip-hop group to record a song and the first hip-hop group or artist to make it onto the Billboard charts. That's why their 1979 singl...
The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2
We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by...
The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 1
2023 is the 50th anniversary of hip hop. All year, we are dropping episodes in a special series that digs into one of the most popular forms of music. We’re kicking of...
Relaxers aren’t the only problematic hair products
We are kicking off season two by digging into the recent study that linked hair relaxers to ovarian cancer. Turns out, relaxers aren't the only hair products that coul...
We're Back! Season Two Trailer
Beyond Black History Month is returning on January 24th.
We're taking a holiday break - but here's what you may have missed this season!
Host Femi Redwood and the Beyond Black History Month team are going on a holiday break! We are working on amazing episodes and will be back in January. Until then - th...
Henry Louis Gates, Black Twitter, and Elon Musk: What happens now to the digital grapevine?
Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, Black social media users have seen an increase of racist and hateful trolling. This has caused some notable Black users to leave the ...
Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels: How hip-hop and comic books are the same game, different hustle
The comic book and fantasy space may seem very different from hip-hop culture, but according to Run DMC’s Daryl McDaniels, the two are very similar. In this episode, w...
Black-owned whiskey brands: tapping into history and creating a new market
On this episode of Beyond Black History Month, we’re turning our attention towards the whiskey industry. Of the 2,000 distilleries in America only 1% are owned by Blac...
The long-lasting physical and mental trauma of hurricanes
Trauma from natural disasters impacts Black communities in ways many of us never thought about it. In addition to causing PTSD, a recent study found that hurricanes ar...
Ja Rule, NFTs, and the push to help Black artists
Art and cryptocurrency are two areas that have been historically dominated by white men, but that’s changing. NFTS, a.k.a non-fungible tokens, are helping Black folks ...
How a shortage of Black sperm donors hurts lesbian and queer families
There's a shortage of Black sperm donors and this especially hurts Black lesbian and queer couples. Black sperm makes up between 3% and 5% of what’s available at cryob...
House Of The Dragon: Steve Toussaint talks career, racism, and wigs
HBO’s House of the Dragon is getting praised for its diverse cast. But it’s also facing criticism for that same reason. Some viewers are upset the Game of Thrones spin...
Soledad O'Brien and her push to hold journalists accountable
In this episode, we talk to journalist Soledad O'Brien about how she's pushing journalists to tell inclusive stories. From calling out reporters providing problematic ...
Jackson, MS: Another Black city, another water crisis
The water emergency in Jackson, Mississippi is reminiscent of Flint, Michigan. The emergencies were caused by different failures - but the core issue is the same: th...
Black workers, unions, and the fight for equality
This year, there has been a 56% increase in petitions asking for union representation across the nation. You've seen the news. Employees at companies such as Amazon ...
How Black entrepreneurs are turning side hustles into careers
Nearly one third of all Americans have a side hustle. But data shows Black communities are more likely to have a side hustle when compared to other races. Considering ...
Should Harriet Tubman Day be the next federal holiday?
There are currently no federal holidays named after - or even dedicated to women. But one local activist aims to change that. Jeannine Cook is the shopkeeper at both ...
Are violence interrupters more effective than police?
Gun violence is a massive problem in American communities. And after decades of failed policies, some community members are taking matters in their own hands and worki...
Roe v. Wade: what this means for Black women and marginalized communities
The Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade. What does that mean for Black women and marginalized communities? On this episode of Beyond Black History Mont...
Juneteenth: The fight to find loved ones after emancipation
How do you celebrate emancipation without the people you love? In this episode, host Femi Redwood continues her Juneteenth special. She explores the ways in which fami...
Juneteenth: The untold story of one man's love
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. In this episode of Beyond Black History Month, host Femi Redwood meets with some of th...
How gentrification hurts small businesses
Both the affordable housing crisis and gradual neighborhood gentrification aren’t exactly new topics; however, the impact each has on small business owners and longtim...
Buffalo Shooting: What is White Replacement Theory
Last weekend, an 18-year-old white man walked into a predominantly Black neighborhood and shot 13 people, killing 10. Most of the victims were Black. Investigators s...
How Harlem became a center for Black excellence
Harlem has gone through many changes over the years. While activists today are fighting against gentrification and displacement, decades ago there was a different figh...
The Untold History of Black and Asian Solidarity
In honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month, we explore the history of solidarity between African-American and Asian-American communities. We begin with a look at the ...
Rooted in Slavery: The Story of Black Barbershops
While Black barbershops today are often hang out spots for men to talk sports, relationship, and life, the earliest Black owned barbershops were very different. Black ...
Barbershops are Helping Black Men Improve Mental Health
Black-owned barbershops are often a safe space for men to talk about sports, politics and relationships. That’s why The Confess Project works with barbers across the c...
