20 Best Black History Podcasts

1. New Books in African American Studies

New Books in African American Studies is a podcast series featuring author-interview podcasts with Scholars in the field of African American studies and about their New Books. It's part of the New Books Network.
newbooksnetwork.com
Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 4.7K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 50 min Play Get Email Contact

2. Black History Year

Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of the history books. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we're always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide. BHY is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 12.2KTwitter Followers 4.3KInstagram Followers 105.2K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 4 min Play Get Email Contact

3. Voice of Triumph

Dive into the past with 'Voice of Triumph' your quick gateway to Black History. Unearth the stories of unsung heroes in bite-sized episodes, each lasting 2 to 5 minutes. Short, impactful, and exclusively audio, this podcast delivers the essence of history in moments. Perfect for a daily dose of inspiration, available wherever you listen. Discover history's gems in minutes with 'Voice of Triumph'!'
podcasters.spotify.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 4 min Play Get Email Contact

4. BLAM UK | Black History Bites

A weekly 10 min history podcast to aid your Black history learning. Created by BLAM UK Team.
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Facebook Followers 172Twitter Followers 5.1KInstagram Followers 5.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 7 min Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

5. The Stoop

The Stoop is a podcast about blackness, race, and identity in America, hosted by Leila Day and Hana Baba. They uncover stories that are not always shared out in the open. Tune in and listen to stories from the Black diaspora.
thestoop.org
Facebook Followers 997Twitter Followers 2.9KInstagram Followers 2.9K Frequency 11 episodes / year Avg Length 33 min Since Jul 2017 Play Get Email Contact

6. GirlTrek's Black History Bootcamp Podcast

GirlTrek's Black History Bootcamp Podcast is a 21-day walking meditation series to remember where we came from and to gather strength for the road ahead. They celebrate Black stories and the lessons of our ancestors to help guide you through these uncertain times. Each episode is a conversation on learning, living, and elevating to our highest self with guidance from lessons of the past. Hosted by GirlTrek Co-founders Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison. Produced by Ebony Andrews.
blackhistorybootcamp.com
Facebook Followers 343.7KTwitter Followers 28.1KInstagram Followers 197.1K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 59 min Since Jun 2020 Play Get Email Contact

7. Drunk Black History

Comedians Brandon Collins and Gordon Baker-Bone host this interactive show where prominent Black historical figures finally get their due!
podomatic.com
Twitter Followers 301 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 63 min Since Oct 2020 Play Get Email Contact

8. Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

Aisle Tell You What shares the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. Basically, it's all love Black History. Aisle Tell You What is hosted by Ashleigh Coffie and brought to you by Hueido.Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
aisletellyouwhat.podbean.com
Twitter Followers 28Instagram Followers 2.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 21 min Play Get Email Contact

9. Black History Moments

Black History is more than the common names we always hear. Join Shaakira White, an HBCU grad and content creator, as she recounts the stories of those forgotten in Black History. If you want to learn more about Black history, are curious about all things Black, or just want to hear a great narrative, this is the podcast for you.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 30Twitter Followers 90Instagram Followers 870 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 20 min Since Apr 2020 Play Get Email Contact

10. Black History for White People

The goal of this podcast is simple 'Educate white people on Black History'. #BHforWP is a multiethnic collective dedicated to loving black and brown people by educating, resourcing, and challenging white people to actively participate in racial justice. The highest calling of humanity is to love. Whether you know it or not, the racial disparities in our country hurt us. They train us to protect our advantages rather than love others, and that mentality reduces us.
redcircle.com
Twitter Followers 552Instagram Followers 33.4K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 48 min Since May 2020 Play Get Email Contact

11. The Coin | Black History On The Other Side

African-Americans have been miseducated about their history. Many believe black history begins with slavery. The history of African-Americans is a proud complex mixture of pain and progress. Brittany Wilkins, engineer, and herstorian take the journey to return, not just to land, but to a lost heritage of rich accomplishments. Can you picture a time where Africans influenced the world in developing civilizations in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If you want to learn about ancient African history before the slave trade, this is the podcast for you.
buzzsprout.com
Facebook Followers 10Twitter Followers 18Instagram Followers 152 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 10 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

12. One Mic | Black History

Each podcast episode of One Mic Black History centers around little-known events or persons from African American history selected for their effect on African Americans and American history.
onemichistory.com
Facebook Followers 603Twitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 12 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

13. KUT | In Black America

Produced at KUT, In Black America is a long-running, nationally syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African American experience. John Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America. Guests include civil rights leaders, educators, artists, athletes and writers describing their experiences, achievements and work in chronicling and advancing the quality of African American life.
kutkutx.studio
Twitter Followers 35 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 31 min Play Get Email Contact

14. Noire Histoir | Celebrating Black history 366 days of the year.

Get inspired. Get motivated. Get stories of Black history made and in the making. Noire Histoir features Black history facts, literature, and motivational stories from across the Black diaspora. Join Natasha McEachron as she celebrates Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year.
noirehistoir.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 99Twitter Followers 60Instagram Followers 659 Frequency 11 episodes / quarter Avg Length 14 min Since Mar 2017 Play Get Email Contact

15. The Nod

The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don't get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black in America, and around the world.
gimletmedia.com
Twitter Followers 9KInstagram Followers 40.7K Play Get Email Contact

16. The Pan-African Alliance Podcast

The Pan-African Alliance is an all Black organization with members from across the African continent and diaspora. We believe in the power of education for liberation, and teach our members knowledge of self with Black Consciousness courses, study groups, and grassroots chapters.
panafricanalliance.com
Facebook Followers 30.4KTwitter Followers 34.9K Get Email Contact

17. Crossing Fences

Oral histories of African-American men in Pittsburgh as collected by African-American boys and young men in Grades 5 to 12.
crossingfences.castos.com
Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 1K Since Sep 2017 Play Get Email Contact

18. Black History Buff Podcast

The Black History Buff podcast is a fun and thrilling journey through time. Covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora, you'll hear tales covering everything from African Samurai to pistol-wielding poets. More than just a podcast, the show is a bridge that links communities throughout the African diaspora and enlightens and empowers its friends.
blackhistorybuff.com
Facebook Followers 687Twitter Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 53.7K Since Jul 2018 Play Get Email Contact

19. Wiki History!

Wiki History is an exciting lecture series on African American history. Lectures are short and teach how you how to use history and MAKE history!
radiopublic.com
Facebook Followers 3.6K Play Get Email Contact

20. Everyday Black History | Afro Appreciation

Everyday Black History, where they highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here they celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black Americans, Africans, and Latinos of African descent are honored. They also highlight Institutions that have helped the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others.
theeverydayblackhistory.com
Facebook Followers 73KTwitter Followers 22Instagram Followers 6K Since Mar 2018 Play Get Email Contact

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