Historically Black

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Objects hold history. They're evocative of stories stamped in time. As part of The Washington Post's coverage of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture, people submitted dozens of objects that make up their own lived experiences of black history, creating a "people's museum" of personal objects, family photos and more. The Historically Black podcast brings those objects and their stories to life through interviews, archival sound and music. The Washington Post and APM Reports are proud to collaborate in presenting these rich personal histories, along with hosts Keegan-Michael Key, Roxane Gay, Issa Rae and Another Round hosts Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton.

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  • Alexandra Boone
    Storytelling At It’s Finest
    This podcast had great storytelling, guest, and historical facts. Loved each episode and learned a lot.
  • Phantom Gypsy
    Want to Learn More Stories
    I love hearing different perspectives on cultures that I am not aware of and/or grew up in. I would love more episodes to learn more fascinating stories on the side of history that rarely gets talked about.
  • c18!
    Top-notch
    I wish there were more episodes!
  • Nik2u
    More please
    Make more content!!
  • MrsMadMaddy
    How isn’t this racist?
    How isn’t this divisive and racist? Seriously! We grew up thinking we were all human, now white ppl are horrible and black ppl can’t succeed. This is insane and honestly dangerous for kids to believe.
  • Hbauttttttttttt
    Make more please!
    Very good. Love the variety of topics and warmth of the discussions. Make more please!
  • Gjamiil1
    Simple.
    We need this.
  • Just1Rey
    Excellent
    Please keep this content coming it’s phenomenal!!!!!!
  • FashionandFaith
    Where Did This Pod Go?!
    I started listening from its debut and loved this pod right away. I keep checking back, hoping for new episodes. What happened?! What do we need to do to get this going again?!
  • LaurenAri
    Please bring this back!
    I just happened on this podcast and it was amazing. I learned so much in the few episodes and would love to hear more stories. As a black, female millennial, it’s imperative to hear this oral history told and learn more about my ancestry. I will definitely pass this podcast along to friends. Seriously, consider bringing it back 😊.
  • AnonReviewe071986
    Please Make More Episodes!!!
    Please please please bring this podcast back! I thoroughly enjoyed it and it gave me hope in what we can be and accomplish collectively in the future.
  • Bibi Jean
    More please
    Wish I stumbled on this podcast five seasons in. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️
  • Marmalade Cream
    Please Come Back
    This show is so good. Full of amazing stories. Please bring it back!
  • Podadelphia
    Engaging, well-produced podcast
    Wonderful narration, production, choice of material, etc. Wish there were more episodes and it is definitely a podcast I would recommend to many in my life!
  • Cocostarr
    We need more!
    Bring back the podcast! Pretty please!
  • karmelkandii
    Great shows. MORE!!!
    Interesting shows. Good info but not enough!
  • RCockrell
    Please bring this BACK
    I think it’s needed given our current environment and Presidential administration.
  • Nunca 15001
    American History
    For the love of history AND to be a living testimony. I'm eager for more. Hurry!
  • alycia1217
    Come back
    I hate that this podcast fell off. I was thoroughly enjoying it.
  • thewritin1
    Wish There Were More…
    I loved hearing the stories of our history. I only wish there were more episodes. 😍
  • Kayela
    Well done.
    What lovely collection of audio stories!! Love!
  • TKAM99
    Amazing show!!!
    This is a truly excellent podcast! Enjoyable and informative, a great listen for any and all!!
  • Marceemarc
    Finally a history podcast for us!!!
    Absolutely great! Shows the deep history of African Americans and how we came to be. Great guest hosts and riveting stories!
  • QROB
    Smart, Insightful, Relevant!
    The segments are so well thought out and produced that I will use them for my class. The intellectual content is top flight!
  • Strehcat
    Awesome
    Great premise; excellent stories.
  • J. Ezra
    Necessary and sooo good
    This is a great podcast that keeps alive our heritage of oral tradition and history passed on to generations. This is what we need.
  • saritabita
    Love theshow
    Great hosts and topics! Keep up the great work.
  • Monicanap
    Love it!
    Love the history, social commentary, and blowing stereotypes out of the water.
  • Shmuael
    Sooo Good!!!
    Simply awesome! Awesome narration, music, story-telling, and too often unknown history.
  • McGee 1435789640
    I'm hooked!!
    I'm always looking for a new podcast and I'm so happy I came across this one. I listen to one episode and now I'm hooked. I believe everyone regardless of ethnicity can get something from this podcast❤️.
  • McRiguez
    I am so glad this podcast exhists!
    As a lover of US history, this is one of my new favorites. It has fantastic production value, each person is an engaging story teller and man, the objects and stories they tell. I've choked up a few time listening already! My dream would be if this podcast got a few spin offs like Historically Latino, Historically Asian, Historically... and we could hear stories from other ethnic/minority/marginalized Americans from around the country. I like learning about groups that I am not a part of (I am Mexican-American) so I can understand their experience better and see parts of my experience in theirs. I believe this can facilitate connection and understanding.
  • Christy99B
    A Podcast for History Lovers!
    Fantastic storytelling - the way history is meant to be shared and learned from.
  • TMWpdx
    Excellent! Worth every minute!
    Worth every minute! Educational and interesting and informative.
  • Cissyfied
    Perfect Timing!
    Great information!
  • lizziebeth12
    So much MANSPLAINING!
    Two episodes in and the Million Man March ep is a hotbed of mansplaining. Seriously, a man telling women how women felt about being excluded? HIRE WOMEN to do this show. B/c JFC, we get enough misogyny from Trump.
  • Pdcstlvr
    Amazing podcast
    Great story, well told
  • Pkw Oakland
    Yes!
    Love this! So excited about the upcoming episodes.
  • js31222
    Fascinating!!!!
    A story most have never heard...well presented and very interesting. This should be in the museum itself with accompanying visuals. Well done!!!
  • __alll___
    Can't wait to hear this podcast!!
    I'm so excited to hear this podcast from WP and APM!!
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