Conversations on African American history, education, politics and culture — 26 episodes in the archive.
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October 17, 2026· 00:01:20
Seydou Ba: A New Voice of France's Student Uprising
Seydou Simbo Ba, 17, from Rosny-sous-Bois, has become one of the faces of France's student uprising. Read his story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/seydou-ba-student-voice-france-2026 The student series: The Students Are Rising: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-student-uprising-2026 Mayor Bally Bagayoko: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/bally-bagayoko-saint-denis-mayor-shields-students Europe's students rise: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/europe-student-protests-2026 The uprising spreads: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/europe-student-protests-spread-belgium-italy-greece Six Unions, One Tuesday: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-teachers-strike-october-13 October 13 mobilization: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-youth-mobilization-october-13 October 17 Day of Action: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-october-17-day-of-action-preview Parcoursup: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/parcoursup-under-fire-algorithm-france-students Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Seydou Ba via Instagram; France 5 broadcast still. Tags: Seydou Ba, France, student protests, Black history, Parcoursup, banlieue,
The Magnificent Marching Machine: Morgan State Homecoming 2026
For many fans at Morgan State University's homecoming, the band is the main event. On Oct. 10, 2026, the Magnificent Marching Machine stepped off in Morgan blue and orange and carried the celebration from the streets of northeast Baltimore to the stands at Hughes Memorial Stadium. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/morgan-state-homecoming-2026-magnificent-marching-machine More from HistorianSpeaks: HBCU homecoming and Morgan State: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/its-about-the-culture-and-more-hbcu-homecoming-and-morgan-state Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Morgan Hall, MPH; stadium and crowd images, author unknown, supplied by Stephen G. Hall. Tags: Morgan State University, Magnificent Marching Machine, HBCU marching band, homecoming, Black history, Baltimore,
Morgan State Homecoming: A Celebration in Three Acts
Morgan State University's 2026 homecoming unfolded in three acts: the coronation of Mister and Miss Morgan State, the Magnificent Marching Machine filling the streets, and a family reunion on the yard. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/morgan-state-homecoming-2026-magnificent-marching-machine More from HistorianSpeaks: HBCU homecoming and Morgan State: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/its-about-the-culture-and-more-hbcu-homecoming-and-morgan-state Martin Jenkins, President of Morgan State College: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/martin-jenkins-educator-researcher-president-of-morgan-state-college-1948-1972 Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Photos: Morgan Hall, MPH; Morgan State University; Shonda Gladden; coronation photograph by Ian Clarke, The Spokesman; supplementary internet images supplied by Stephen G. Hall. Tags: Morgan State University, HBCU, homecoming, marching band, Black history, Baltimore,
The Students Are Rising: France's School Uprising | HistorianSpeaks
Across France, high school students, many of them Black and North African from the working-class suburbs, blocked their schools to demand more teachers, smaller classes, repaired buildings and an end to police violence. HistorianSpeaks traces the history behind the uprising. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-student-uprising-2026 More coverage: Seydou Ba, a student voice for France: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/seydou-ba-student-voice-france-2026 October 17 day of action: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/france-october-17-day-of-action-preview Parcoursup under fire: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/parcoursup-under-fire-algorithm-france-students Become a founding member of Black Thread before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders AI-narrated; written and researched by HistorianSpeaks. Images: HistorianSpeaks illustrations and infographics; flyer courtesy of Génération·s; Seydou Ba photo via his Instagram. Tags: France, student protests, banlieues, Black history, education,
Howard Tennis Players Demand Accountability After KKK Imagery
Howard University's club tennis players found KKK hoods in a Maryland tournament graphic. They answered with four clear demands. Here's what happened, what Maryland did, and why the students say an apology is only a beginning. Read the full story with updates: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/howard-tennis-racist-imagery-accountability Tags: Howard University, HBCU, University of Maryland, club tennis, racism in sports, accountability, Black history, HistorianSpeaks
Still Rising: Black Britain's Achievement and the Barriers That Remain
From Paul Boateng and David Lammy to Kemi Badenoch and 100 Great Black Britons, Black Britons have built a stellar record of achievement against uneven odds: stop and search, the Windrush scandal, workplace and health disparities. This short previews "Still Rising," the free preview of our new magazine, Black Thread. Read the full story: https://historianspeaks.org/blog/uk-black-history-part-4-reparations-black-britain-today Become a founding member before Nov. 1: https://historianspeaks.org/founders Tags: Black British history, Black Britain, Windrush, stop and search, David Lammy, Kemi Badenoch, reparations, Black Studies, HistorianSpeaks, Black Thread
Earlier conversations from the original Historianspeaks podcast.
August 10, 2021· 00:36:07
Conversations on African American History and Education with Kathleen Cormac, Educator and Activist
This episode explores the American educational system and how Black history is presented in K-12 educational spaces. Topics include Juneteenth and July 4th and their unique meanings for African Americans; Voter Suppression and the role of youth in democratizing the voting system in the United States; and Ruby Bridges and the integration of the schools in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1960.
Reflection on the Pandemic with Sharise Johnson Moore
This podcast provides personal insights into the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Black community featuring a conversation with Sharise Johnson-Moore, a motivational speaker pastor and community activist. This podcast explores the global impact of the pandemic, COVID-19 and the Black Community, Healthcare Access, the limitations of the public health system, underlying health conditions, preventative health care v, management of chronic disease and vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.
This is a conversation by the Editors of Historianspeaks about the Blues Singer Ma Rainey and the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which first aired in December 2020
This conversation with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org focuses on the popular series P-Valley, which broadcasts on Starz. We discuss the themes in Episodes, 1-4.
Conversations with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org ( November WrapUp)
This episode explores issues in Black America presented on the web platform: HistorianSpeaks.org. We discuss SARS, Trans issues, Gullah Geechee and Hoodoo and police brutality and Protests2020
All Black Lives Matter: Ka’milla Harris, Trans Activism and Coding
This interview with Ka’Milla Harris explores her extensive activism in Atlanta, Georgia and Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also discusses her Trans Invention firm and her work on her innovative website: tranzproud.com
Election 2020: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris A New Beginning
This podcast explores the 2020 Election and looks at the ways in which the Pandemic, Black Women, Black activists, Protests 2020, and Mail-in and absentee voting influenced the result. Discussion with Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org: HistorianSpeaks and Ke’Shunta Drake.
African Americans and the Vote: A Conversation with the Editors of HistorianSpeaks.org
This episode features a conversation with Ke’Shunta Drake and HistorianSpeaks about the importance of voting. It’s covers voter suppression, reentry reform, elderly and youth as well as the future of voting
African American Identity: Embracing the African Diaspora
This episode explores African American identity in light of the nomination of Kamala Harris. It offers a nuanced definition of the term African American and delves into how the AA experience is influenced by the African Diaspora
This episode previews the blog for the weekend on Black History Now. We have four exciting new blogs on COVID-19. We hope you will visit the site and support our efforts.
In this episode, I talk about the recent state of female candidates for president: Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar. I explore why these candidacies failed and what role women will play in presidential politics..
Refined Black Masculinity: Gayle King and Kobe Bryant
This episode explores the recent controversy regarding Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. It offers refined Black masculinity as an alternative to popular presentations of Black Masculinity.
This episode introduces listeners to the HistorianSpeaks.org platform and the HistorianSpeaks Podcast. We encourage listeners to visit the website, look, learn and Donate.
