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Black History Buff Podcast

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92 Episodes
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Last updated Apr 02, 2020

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Starmer's 'Island of Strangers' - Does Labour Secretly Hate Black People?

Jun 30, 2025 • 00:13:16

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK risked becoming an "island of strangers" without tougher immigration controls, the backlash was immediate. Critics immediately drew parallels to Enoch Powell's notorious 1968 "Rivers of...

What Are Griots? | Black History Buff: Definitions

Jun 25, 2025 • 00:01:07

In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the word Griot, a term deeply rooted in West African history and culture.You’ve likely heard the word in conversations about storytelling, oral tradition, or African heritage, but what does it...

Abakuá The Leopard's Roar

Jun 18, 2025 • 00:04:52

Why did Spanish colonial authorities in 1836 fear a drumbeat more than a rebellion in Havana?In this episode, King Kurus uncovers the hidden origins of Cuban music's most distinctive rhythm. a sound that carries secrets from West Africa's leopard...

What Were Maroon Communities? | Black History Buff: Definitions

Jun 11, 2025 • 00:01:16

In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we break down the term Maroon Communities, a powerful example of resistance, self-determination, and cultural survival in the face of enslavement and colonialism.Maroon communities were formed by formerl...

What Is The Great Migration?

Jun 04, 2025 • 00:00:57

In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the Great Migration one of the largest internal movements of people in United States history.Between 1916 and 1970, over six million African Americans left the rural South in search of better...

The Pentagon Book Ban

May 28, 2025 • 00:08:33

In May 2025, the Pentagon ordered military libraries to remove books addressing diversity, gender, and anti-racism. What followed was more than a quiet content review — it was a warning shot.In this episode, King Kurus explores the chilling parallels betw...

The Black Women Who Spied On The Confederacy

May 21, 2025 • 00:06:18

During the Civil War, a group of remarkable Black women infiltrated enemy lines, gathered critical intelligence, and shaped the course of history — all while being overlooked and underestimated. In this episode, we dive into the stories of three unsung he...

Coup, Chaos & Captain Traoré: Who Really Runs Burkina Faso?

May 14, 2025 • 00:07:43

In April 2025, Burkina Faso's government announced it had stopped a major coup attempt. But behind the headlines lies a deeper question—who is Captain Ibrahim Traoré really fighting for?In this extended episode, King Kurus dives into the details of th...

Marcus Garvey: The Man Who Dreamed in Black and Gold

Apr 30, 2025 • 00:07:43

Marcus Garvey didn’t just talk about freedom—he built the blueprint for Black liberation. In this episode of The Black History Buff Podcast, we explore the remarkable journey of the Jamaican-born visionary who became the face of Pan-African pride and self...

What Is Epistemic Erasure? | Black History Buff: Definitions

Mar 27, 2025 • 00:01:07

What counts as “real knowledge”? Who decides which histories are taught—and which ones are left out?In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we share the term Epistemic Erasure—a powerful concept that explains how knowledge, cultures, and histo...