19 | Knock on Wood | Motown Vs. Stax
Motown and Stax are on the come up. Acts like Diana Ross and Isaac Hayes are helping redefine what it means to sing with soul, and their sound captures hearts in America and beyond. Even The Beatles w...
10 Jun 202445min
18 | Square Biz | Motown Vs. Stax
Before Michael Jackson became the King of Pop, or Otis Redding claimed his place as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in American popular music history, their talents had to be discovered and sha...
3 Jun 20241h 4min
17 | Picasso Baby | For Real, For Real
When it comes to works of art, “Picasso” is synonymous with brilliance and innovation. Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso is famously known for spearheading the Cubist movement during the 20th...
27 Mai 202444min
16 | America Has A Problem | For Real, For Real
Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive int...
20 Mai 202433min
15 | I Got A Story To Tell | Black Wall Street
The Tulsa Race Massacre is by far one of the most horrific events in American history. Although it took place over 100 years ago, the effects still ripple through the country to this day. During this ...
13 Mai 202453min
14 | American Dreamin’ | Black Wall Street
In the spring of 1921, a racially integrated group of moviegoers were enjoying a night out at the Black-owned Dreamland Theater. But when the movie is suddenly turned off and the lights are turned on,...
6 Mai 202439min
13 | I Get Money | Black Wall Street
In 1906, entrepreneurs Ottawa Gurley and J.B. Stradford purchased parcels of government land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They had dreams of building a thriving Black community, equipped with the same amenitie...
29 Apr 202444min
12 | Drive Slow | Mansa Musa and The Mali Empire
After nearly two years, Mansa Musa finally completes his pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip is filled with tribulations, but the transformed king has prevailed. The spiritual journey may not erase the wron...
22 Apr 202442min
