African American History
Discover key takeaways from 11 podcast episodes about this topic.
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s homegoing service celebrated his monumental life, highlighting his profound impact on civil rights, economic justice, and global solidarity, and calling for the continuation of his enduring legacy.
BLACK INVENTIONS | ENGLISH MAJORS | SEASON 3 | EP 07
This episode celebrates the often-uncredited ingenuity of Black inventors and cultural innovators, highlighting their profound impact on daily life and technology.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Lying in Repose | Day 2 | Rainbow Push
This broadcast captures the solemn yet inspiring second day of Reverend Jesse Jackson's lying in repose, featuring heartfelt eulogies, musical tributes, and reflections on his enduring legacy of civil rights activism, economic justice, and global leadership.
Speaker Johnson Denies Jackson Capitol Rotunda Honor, Black Father Sentenced for Deadly Crash
This episode unpacks critical news, from political decisions impacting civil rights legacies to community-led initiatives and groundbreaking achievements in Broadway, highlighting ongoing struggles and triumphs within Black communities.
Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles
Roland Martin exposes the systemic, multi-faceted assault on Black America, labeling modern white Christian nationalism as a 'slaveholder religion' and urging the Black community to mobilize against 'slavery without shackles' by defending their gains and actively participating in the ongoing fight for liberation.
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode serves as a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment through personal anecdotes and historical analysis from those who knew him best.
Celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin
This memorial service for Claudette Colvin highlights her pivotal, yet often overlooked, role as a 15-year-old who defied segregation on a Montgomery bus nine months before Rosa Parks, shaping the moral and legal foundation of the Civil Rights Movement.
Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
This episode uncovers the deliberate erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and the calculated use of Jackie Robinson to counter his influence, revealing a complex narrative of race, politics, and power during the Cold War.
Labor leader Bill Lucy talks #MLK and the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike | #MLKDay2026
Veteran labor leader Bill Lucy provides a firsthand account of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike, detailing its origins, the creation of the 'I Am A Man' slogan, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pivotal, economically-focused involvement.
Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.
In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
This special New Year's Eve episode honors the lives and enduring legacies of prominent Black figures who passed away in 2025, spanning music, politics, sports, and civil rights.