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March 26, 2024

The GREAT White Hope

"The Fight of the Century" was a monumental bout between Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight champion, and the undefeated former champ James J. Jeffries.

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March 24, 2024

Americas' STOLEN land

Mill Creek Valley was a historic neighborhood located in the central corridor between 20th Street and Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri

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March 23, 2024

Destroyed Black Towns #blackhistory

Mill Creek Valley was a historic neighborhood located in the central corridor between 20th Street and Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri.

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March 22, 2024

The Untold Story of Black Country Music #blackhistory

Country music, often seen as a white rural American music genre, has roots deeply woven into various musical traditions, many of which were significantly shaped by African-Americans. When country music started as a genre, it found inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, including many Black ones. This African-American…

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March 19, 2024

Short Nina Simone

Nina Simone, an iconic figure transcending genres like classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop, is celebrated not just for her unique voice and riveting performances, but also for her integral role in the civil rights movement. Her legacy is honored by Rolling Stone, placing her at No. 21…

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March 14, 2024

My little Valentine

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century

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March 13, 2024

The 15 year old Activist

Claudette Colvin walked in to history when on March 2, 1955, she was arrested at the age of 15 in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus

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March 8, 2024

Why Black Folks love Corn Bread #blackhistory

Did you know cornbread is one of America's oldest culinary treasures? Native Americans were the first to unlock the potential of corn, turning it into meal for bread, cakes, and porridge, but how did it become a soul food staple for African Americans? Dive into this delicious history of Corn…

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March 4, 2024

Craving Mac and Cheese?? #blackhistory

While In France, Thomas Jefferson developed a love for Macaroni Pie. He tasked enslaved James Hemings, the half-brother of his wife Martha Jefferson, with mastering the dish. Hemings travelled to Paris with Jefferson in 1784 to train with French chefs. Over time, Hemings honed his French culinary skills, particularly exceled…

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Feb. 29, 2024

Why Black Folks love Banana Pudding #blackhistorymonth

Banana pudding, a dessert often featuring layers of vanilla custard, crispy vanilla wafers or ladyfingers, and freshly sliced bananas, is a classic treat beloved by many. When served in a dish, it's sometimes served with a dollop of whipped cream or a meringue. This dessert has become deeply embedded in…

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Feb. 29, 2024

The immortal woman #blackhistory

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed terminal cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins University. During her treatment, Dr. George Gey, without her consent, harvested cells from her cervix. Lacks cancer cells possessed a remarkable property, they could grow indefinitely in a lab. This discovery led to the creation of the first…

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Tuskegee Experiment #history

The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male was a study conducted between 1932 and 1972 by the United States Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a group of nearly 400 African American men with syphilis

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Feb. 23, 2024

James Hemings, The Enslaved French Chef #blackhistory

James Hemings is acknowledged for the introduction of culinary delights such as macaroni and cheese, crème brûlée, meringue, whipped cream, and French fries to America. Remarkably, he holds the distinction of being the first American to undergo professional cooking instruction in France. Despite these considerable feats, he accomplished this while…

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Feb. 22, 2024

How a Black Man created Buffalo Wings (Audio Only)

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me…

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Feb. 20, 2024

Short History of Buffalo Wings #blackhistory

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a family-owned establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, an equally vital, albeit lesser-known, contribution to the development of the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young

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Feb. 18, 2024

The Black Halftime show z

According to Homey Don’t Play That!: The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution, author David Peisner In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even…

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Feb. 15, 2024

Who ACTUALLY Invented The Buffalo Wing? #blackhistorymonth

The history of buffalo wings centers around the Anchor Bar, a establishment in Buffalo, New York. However, a lesser-known, story about the buffalo wing comes from an an African American restauranteur by the name John Young. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me…

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Feb. 13, 2024

The REMARKABLE Life of Malcolm X

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve…

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Feb. 11, 2024

How "In Living Color" Created the Super Bowl Halftime Show

In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram:…

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Feb. 8, 2024

The Story of "In Living Color" and the Super Bowl Halftime.

In 1991, during one of FOX's regular staff meetings, FOX president Jamie Kellner started talking about the Super Bowl, Kellner believed his network could capitalize on the Super Bowl even though CBS had the rights to air the game. Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram:…

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Feb. 2, 2024

The REMARKABLE Life of Malcolm X #blackhistorymonth

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, emerged as a pivotal Muslim minister and civil rights activist, vehemently combating the systemic racism rampant in mid-20th century America. His early years were laden with adversity, including racial discrimination and personal tragedies, these experiences forged his resolve…

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Jan. 29, 2024

Chitlins and Black people #foodhistory

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Jan. 28, 2024

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Jan. 27, 2024

Why do black folks eat Chitterlings? (Audio Only) #blackhistorymonth

How did why are chitterlings named chitterlings? How did black folks began eating pig intestines Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2m Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/02/16/275313723/the-origin-and-hot-stank-of-the-chitlin-circuit https://www.baystatebanner.com/2014/01/08/chitlins-from-slave-food-to-delicacy-the-black-american-kitchen/

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