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DeFord Bailey, was a Black pioneering figure in American country music and blues and the first Black performer on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Known as the "harmonica wizard." #blackhistory #history #countrymusic Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support…

Join us as we unpack the layers of colorism. This form of discrimination goes beyond racism, affecting individuals based on their skin tone even within their own ethnic or racial groups. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support…

In 1968, a schoolteacher feeling compelled to make a difference during the civil rights moment, So she reached out to Charles M. Schulz with a proposal for a new character #franklin #charliebrown #snoopy #peanuts Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow…

Ever wondered why so many Black voters heavily lean Democrat? As with everything, it begins with racism. Let’s dive into the events that shaped this ever-changing political landscape. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914…

The concept of racial passing is where individuals from one racial group are perceived or pass as members of another racial group. Historically prevalent in the United States, racial passing often involved Black or multiracial individuals assimilating into the white majority to navigate societal barriers like harsh racial segregation and…

This video is a compilation of videos showcasing the history behind the delicious foods that make up soul food, from fried chicken to chitterlings. Join us as we explore the rich heritage and timeless love the Black community has for soul food. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow…

This is how the 'One Drop Rule.' a principle that stated that person with known even a drop of African ancestry makes that person Black, and how its legacy continues to affect us today. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook:…

Join us while we, explore the rich history of Black community timeless love for a well cooked steak. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doneness https://wanderingfoodie.com/why-do-black-people-like-their-meat-well-done/ https://slate.com/human-interest/2010/06/a-history-of-well-done-meat-in-america.html

The first Woolworth store was opened by Frank Winfield Woolworth on February 22, 1879, as "Woolworth's Great Five Cent Store" in Utica, New York. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onemichistory Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914 Buy me a Coffee…

In 1948, heavyweight champion, Joe Louis is ready to hang up his gloves. Seeking a new venture, he reaches out to none other than Henry Ford II to explore opening a car dealership in Chicago. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history Follow me on…

Walter White grew up Black but had features that allowed him to "pass" as a white man. This helped him live with two different identities, By pretending to be white, he was able to uncover and fight against racial injustice in the United States. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram:…

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Fourth of July celebrations took on deep new meanings. While Confederate sympathizers hid away in bitterness, African Americans across the South embraced the day with joy, commemorating their newfound freedom with fireworks, speeches, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me…

Imagine a world-famous dancer and singer, draped in the dazzling lights of Paris, who charmed her way through the highest echelons of society. Now, imagine that beneath this glamorous exterior, she was also one of World War II’s most daring and successful spies. Join us as we unveil the captivating…

Sundown towns, were communities that enforced segregation by requiring non-whites to leave before sunset through local laws, intimidation and violence. Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_history 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.britannica.com/place/sundown-town https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/sundown-towns/…

A video about the History of the word Woke and how it's all gone so bad. 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 https://www.vox.com/culture/21437879/stay-woke-wokeness-history-origin-evolution-controversy https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/woke-meaning-word-history-b1790787.html

An explanation about the amazing and too short life of Josh Gibson also known as The Black Babe Ruth Joshua Gibson born December 21, 1911 was a Negro League catcher and one of the greatest home run hitters in the game’s history. Known as “the black Babe Ruth,” Gibson is…

"Did you know? Black-eyed peas have deep roots in African culture and were brought to America during the transatlantic slave trade. Join us while we discuss the History of Black Eyed Peas Audio: Onemichistory.com Second Channel: Historic Eats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP3fc9Zag8y5rHluD_WQog Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow…

Tragic short story about the Martinsville Seven

Quick history of how black people created tipping

The “Martinsville Seven” — Francis DeSales Grayson, Frank Hairston Jr., Howard Hairston, James Luther Hairston, Joe Henry Hampton, Booker T. Millner, and John Clabon Taylor — were convicted of assault of a white woman Audio Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onemichistory Follow me on Facebook:…

John Lewis talks about traveling through the south during Jim Crow

How Tipping effected Black People

Discover the history of the Negro Motorist Green Book, a vital guidebook for African American roadtrippers. Founded by Victor Hugo Green, this publication provided safe travel options and listed welcoming establishments across the country during a time of segregation and discrimination. Audio: Onemichistory.com Follow me on Instagram: @onemic_history Follow me…

A third look about how tipping became popular in the US