Capital XTRA Breakfast’s Robert Bruce & Shayna Marie have a brand new podcast focussing on highlighting unsung black heroes throughout history, from early astronauts & artists to activists and much more! Every episode will explore the story of someone special & celebrate black champions!
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The people and events who have made and are making history in the Black Community.
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Honoring the achievements. Remembering the struggle.
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Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson hosts this limited series, putting a spotlight on those inspiring Grand Strand and Pee Dee communities and creating Black history every day.
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During the month of February, BRTW ensemble members are selecting personal Black heroes to highlight everyday. These heroes may have spoken the magic words that first made them see their Black beauty, the people who inspired them to become artists, or even the person who taught them how to make proper mixed greens. find us on: twitter and instagram: @thebrtw facebook: @Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop and at our website: blackrevolutionarytheaterworkshop.org
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A series of narrations from documents, speeches, and analyses of legislation that relate to the progression of events memorialized during the Black History Month observance at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, CA. More of the content relating to the event can be found at "In Honor of Black History Month" at http://forums.delphiforums.com/entrances/messages/4286/1 Episode 1 is a narrated excerpt of Benjamin Bannecker's letter to Thomas Jefferson in which Bannecker urges Jefferson to ...
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Trevor Robinson OBE - Award Winning Advertiser
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The final episode of Black Champions is about Trevor Robinson OBE, an award winning creative advertiser. He's the man behind some of the most iconic British adverts on TV.Af Global
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Earl Francis Lloyd - First Black NBA Player
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Today's black champion is the first ever black basketball player in the NBA, Earl Francis Lloyd.Af Global
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Valarie Thomas - Scientist & Inventor
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Today is all about Women in STEM as Valarie Thomas is our Black Champion. Robert & Shayna learn all about her amazing inventing work.Af Global
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Today we get arty as Robert & Shayna celebrate Black Champion, Chris Ofili CBE. A British painter, famous for using elephant dung!Af Global
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Today's Black Champion is Maria P Williams, the first African American woman to become a film producer.Af Global
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Joe Clough - London's First Black Bus Driver
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Today's Black Champion is the first ever black bus driver in London, Joe Clough.Af Global
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Richard Taylor OBE - Street Violence Activist
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Richard Taylor is today's Black Champion, after his son's tragic death in 2000. Robert & Shayna shine a light in Richard's activism work to prevent street violence.Af Global
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Dwayne Fields - First Black Briton to reach the North Pole
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Today's Black Champion is Dwayne Fields, a TV adventurer, journalist and the first Black British person to reach the north pole.Af Global
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Professor Dame Donna Kinnair today's Black Champion. The British nurse and former Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing.Af Global
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Barbara Blake Hannah - TV Journalist & Reporter
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Barbara Blake Hannah is today's Black Champion. The Jamaican reporter was one of the first black journalists to appear on British TV.Af Global
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Today's Black Champion is American entrepreneur, Robert L Johnson. Robert & Shayna will be covering his story as the founder of BET.Af Global
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Uriah Rennie - First Black Premier League Referee
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Today's episdoe is all about law and order on the pitch. Robert & Shayna celebrate our Black Champion Uriah Rennie, the first black person to referee a Premier League football match.Af Global
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Dame Linda Dobbs - The first non-white Senior Judiciary of England and Wales
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Dame Linda Dobbs is the focus of today's episode with Robert & Shayna. She is a Black Champion because she was the first non-white person to be appointed to the senior judiciary of England and Wales.Af Global
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Today's episode looks at Garrett Morgan, an inventor & Black Champion! Robert & Shayna discover the story behind his inventions including a gas mask and 3 way traffic control system.Af Global
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Nanny Of The Maroons - Jamaican Freedom Fighter
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Robert & Shayna look into the life and story of Jamaican freedom fighter Nanny of the Maroons for today's Black Champion.Af Global
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Viv Anderson - First black football player for England
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Robert & Shayna discover the story of another Black Champion, this episode is Viv Anderson. The first black player to receive a cap for England's football team.Af Global
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Jesse Owens - Record breaking track & field athlete
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Jesse Owens is the focus of today's episode of Black Champions, Robert & Shayna learn all about his record breaking athletics career!Af Global
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Katherine Johnson - NASA Mathematician
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On today's episode Robert & Shayna discover the story behind Katherine Johnson, our next Black Champion and a mathematician for NASA.Af Global
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Jean Michel Basquiat - Neo-expressionist painter
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Robert & Shayna celebrate another black champion - this episode feature's Jean Michel Basquiat, an iconic Neo-expressionist painterAf Global
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Claudia Jones - Founder of Notting Hill Carnival
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Robert & Shayna celebrate today's black champion - Claudia Jones, the women behind the first Notting Hill Carnival in London.Af Global
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Misan Harriman - Vogue's First Black Cover Photographer
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Robert & Shayna celebrate another black champion - Misan Harriman was the first black male photographer to shoot the cover of Vogue magazine.Af Global
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Yvonne Conolly - UK's First Black Headteacher
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Robert & Shayna celebrate their first black champion - Yvonne Conolly, the UK's First Black HeadteacherAf Global
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Akyaaba Addai Sebo - Founder of UK Black History Month
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Robert & Shayna celebrate another amazing black champion and it's an iconic one. Akyaaba Addai Sebo, the founder of UK Black History Month!Af Global
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson introduces you to Wade Marsh, founder of 180 Degree Fitness. After being laid off, a friend help Marsh launch his gym in Carolina Forest just before the pandemic hit in 2020. Through circuit, personal, and group fitness training Marsh is transforming lives of people across the Grand Strand and helping them r…
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Julia Richardson introduce you to a woman who is healing the Mullins community through mind, body and spirit.Af WMBF News
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Inspire: Wilson James & Wilson James, Jr.
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Eric Richards introduce you to a father-son baseball coaching duo who help players knock it out of the park.Af WMBF News
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Makayla Evans sit down with Lisa Greene-Skyers, manager of Myrtle Beach's Community Kitchen to talk about how she's inspired those in and out of the kitchen.Af WMBF News
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WMBF News Today Anchor Derrion Henderson and reporter Samuel Shelton sit down with Conway-area sisters LaBria Strong and Shaquasia Coleman and talk about how they inspire their community through their business, Juice Crush!Af WMBF News
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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 Black History Month is moving on. The good news: If you haven't listened to every episode - you can binge now! Thank you so much for supporting our work. To hear what's next, connect…
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Bridging The Gap: Episode 4 | Education
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Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Myrtle Beach Colored School alum, Florrie Cuttino, and Horry County Gifted Academy students, Jadlyn Bland and John Sumter, for an insightful conversation exploring the importance of education.Af WMBF News
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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 shows refused to acknowledge hip-hop music and the protest that followed. Guests: Big Tigger Darryl McDaniels Ed Lover Grand Wizzard Theodore Rahiem Rich Nice The Last Poets Credits: Jill…
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Bridging The Gap: Episode 3 | Music & Entertainment
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Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Asher Theatre's owner, James Stephens, and performers, Roy Benton and Shynia Johnson for a revealing conversation into the music and entertainment industry and its love/hate relationship with Black culture.Af WMBF News
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Bridging The Gap: Episode 2 | Soul Food
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Host Derrion Henderson is joined with Big Mike’s Soul Food owner, Michael “Big Mike” Chestnut, and Prince’s Place owner, Prince Bowens, for an in-depth conversation on the value of soul food in the Black community.Af WMBF News
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The Sugarhill Gang’s Master Gee on Legacy, Controversy, and Future
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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 single "Rapper's Delight" remains one of the most influential hip-hop songs today. This week, we bring the full and candid conversation with group member Master Gee. Guests: Master Gee Cre…
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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 Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics. Guests: Da…
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Bridging The Gap: Episode 1 | Tha Barbershop
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Derrion Henderson is joined by Inevitable Boss owner, Melvin Singleton, and granddaughter of infamous barber George Butler, Sr., Amanda Butler, for an in-depth conversation on the impact of the barbershop in the Black community. For all of WMBF’s Black History Month series, visit www.wmbfnews.com/community/black-history-spotlight.…
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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 off the season with a look at the birth of hip hop. In this episode, we look at the connection between protest poetry and hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc’s iconic 1973 party, and all the external…
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Relaxers aren’t the only problematic hair products
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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 could be harmful. In this episode, we speak with beauty influencer and venture capitalist Blake Newby and sociologist and natural hair care expert Dr. Taura Taylor. We explore the reasons…
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Beyond Black History Month is returning on January 24th.Af Audacy
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We're taking a holiday break - but here's what you may have missed this season!
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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 - there are lots of past shows you can listen to. In this episode, we recap what you may have missed this season. Go back and take a listen. See you in 2023!…
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Henry Louis Gates, Black Twitter, and Elon Musk: What happens now to the digital grapevine?
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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 platform. But what happens if there is a mass exodus? In this episode, we dig into why Black Twitter is so important to the culture and connections of Black folks. We speak with schol…
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Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels: How hip-hop and comic books are the same game, different hustle
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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, we speak with both Daryl and Hilton George, the founder of Blerdcon. While Daryl explores the similarities between the two mediums, Hilton walks us through the challenges surrounding i…
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Black-owned whiskey brands: tapping into history and creating a new market
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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 Black entrepreneurs. Listen as host Femi Redwood explores why Black business owners are still struggling to get their feet in the door despite the drink owing its success to a single ensl…
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The long-lasting physical and mental trauma of hurricanes
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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 are linked to a 33% increase of deaths long after the storm has passed. This comes as climate change disproportionately impacts Black communities. In this episode, we speak to residents…
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Ja Rule, NFTs, and the push to help Black artists
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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 sell, buy, and share artwork. In this episode, we hear why Black artists, like Nick Davis, prefer using NFTs as a medium for their artwork. Rapper and entrepreneur Ja Rule breaks down…
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How a shortage of Black sperm donors hurts lesbian and queer families
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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 cryobanks. This comes as the majority of cryobank customers are lesbian or queer. This shortage causes some people to look for sperm elsewhere, including Facebook. In this episode, we lear…
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House Of The Dragon: Steve Toussaint talks career, racism, and wigs
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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 spinoff casted Black actors to play characters who were once described as pale. In this episode, we speak with actor Steve Toussaint. He’s faced racist trolling for his role as Corlys Vel…
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Soledad O'Brien and her push to hold journalists accountable
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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 coverage, while simultaneously encouraging news consumers to think about how a story is framed, the Afro-Latina news anchor, CEO, and executive producer is demystifying media. We also…
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Jackson, MS: Another Black city, another water crisis
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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: the disinvestment of the majority Black city with similar poverty rates. In this episode we learn about water challenges in Jackson going back years. We talk to families to find out how t…
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Black workers, unions, and the fight for equality
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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 and Starbucks are making headlines because they demand better working conditions. If successful, Black employees stand to benefit the most. Research shows that Black union members have …
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