Black History Discussion from the podcast.
The month of February is meant to highlight the amazing Black creators, inventors, and activists that make the US and the rest of the world a better place for those that have been oppressed for years. While the two hosts are not part of the Black community, we are using the very small platform that we have to give them some more room to roam and reach others that they may not have been able to reach before.
Over the month we have looked into the differences that Black people have made in the world and discussed how different the world would be if it were not for these activities. Please join us as we work our way through the very massive amount of history that these great people influenced and the change that they led in the world.
Now, About That... Season 1 Episode 33 "The History of Black History Month"
Starting off the top five list is Harriet Tubman who worked to free over 300 enslaved Black Americans through the Underground Railroad. Booker T. Washington began the Tuskegee Institute to help educate Black Americans while also another advisor to many American Presidents was highlighted on the list at number four. Two people take the number three spot on this list with the Obamas included for their major influence on recent American history.
One person that co-host James knew very little about until this discussion was included in the list at number two, W.E.B. Du Bois. Du Bois is noted in the article as an influential Civil Rights activist that, while having differing approaches, is ranked closely with Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.
Wrapping out the top of the list and as no surprise to anyone, Martin Luther King Jr. One of the most well-known Civil Rights Leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. has had a major influence in the motion that the world has moved to address some of the atrocities seen in the US.
Also included in the podcast we explored ten facts about Black History Month. If you would like to learn more about the facts that were covered in this episode, please follow this link to the article reviewed titled, "10 Facts About Black History Month" published on BestColleges.com.
In this week’s episode, we take a look at some Black Americans that were influential in Black History Month. We journey through a list of the 10 most influential Black people in American history. For the full list, we looked at, visit Insider Monkey's website.
Thurgood Marshall was the first Black person to hold a seat on America's Supreme Court and is well known for winning Brown v. Board of Education which helped fight against the still segregated public schools in the US. Next on the list was Gorge Washington Carver who was best known for developing hundreds of different uses for the peanut. Frederick Douglass was a writer, speaker, and abolitionist that work with and advised presidents and was the first Black man to hold any high ranking in the US government. Malcolm X was number seven on the list and noted as a Civil Rights Leader alongside Martin Luther King Jr. In no surprise to anyone, Oprah Winfrey was also included on this list at number six. Did you know that there is a Saint Winfrey prayer candle?
Now, About That... Season 1 Episode 34 "Black Inventors that Changed the Way We Live Today"
In this week's episode, we look at over 100 inventions developed by Black inventors and how they impact everyday life. This episode was inspired by the TikTok created by Maya Echols in honor of Juneteenth in 2020. Here is the link directly to her channel, please take the time to go over there to show her some support. Included in this episode, we review the article published on DailyHive.com titled "120 Things You Probably Didn't Know Were Invented by Black Inventors". In this article, Alyssa Therrien includes items like the folding chair, the gas mask, the yellow light on a stoplight, and even potato chips! For more information included in this episode and article, please follow this link.
Now, About That... Season 1 Episode 35 "Jariah from Two Hungry Bitches and Social Media discussion.
In this week's episode, we got a chance to interview and get to know an amazing creator and Rhode Island Native, Jariah from the booming TikTok Two Hungry Bitches. As she was our first guest, we did run into a few glitches with the audio, which was 100% James' fault. Throughout the conversation with Jariah, we discovered a few fun tidbits about the local eateries and other fun things to do in the area. Social media being the topic, we also explored some of the inner workings of Two Hungry Bitches and how they have been able to grow and provide interesting content. If you are looking for some amazing places to go in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and wherever the world will take Jariah, be sure to follow Two Hungry Bitches on TikTok and Instagram and keep up with the journeys to come.
Also included in this week's episode, we looked at other Black creators that we follow on social media. Please follow the links included below to check out and show some of these incredible creators some love!!
Ziwe - Never afraid to go there (or anywhere), ZIWE presents the hottest of hot-button topics and she’s guaranteed to touch a whole lot of nerves. Plus, she’s bringing plenty of musical numbers, interviews, guest stars, and hilarious sketches along for the ride. - Showtime Original series
Bob the Drag Queen - Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 and all-around hilarious comedic genius with several comedy specials. Also one of the cohosts of Sibling Rivalry with Monet X Change and Black Queer Town Hall with Peppermint.
Empressonyxx - Presents very interesting information about Black History while also knitting with information that is presented in a way that is soothing and informational.
Mirenda Rosenberg (HomesteadDonegal) - Soap creator that shows the different methods for rendering and using tallow in a way that reduces waste and utilizes almost all components.
Alexis Nikole - Another foodie influencer that shows different ways to forage and use the foods that naturally grow in nature in a way that is sustainable and considerate.
Chey Bell Comedy - Great comedy with a focus on some corporate DE&I discussions and battles with terrible bosses.
Sasheer Zamata - Tremendously hilarious actress and comedian best known from Saturday Night Live and recently scored a leading role in Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Jeff!! (jallin92) - Fashion creator that is inspiring in the way that they approach gender non-conforming ways of dressing and can paint a face like nobody's business.
Themillennialsomm - Wine tasting and comedy, need we say more!!! Hilarious skits that are designed to teach you about wine while still being entertaining.
Dara Starr Tucker - Includes information about Black History in a way that is easy to understand and follow while also making sure there is a great understanding of how important that it is to the US.