Forever Black History
History
About
Forever Black History is a documentary-style podcast hosted by Anthony Smith that explores the powerful stories, people, and communities that shaped Black history and, ultimately, American history. From pioneering Black towns like Nicodemus, Kansas, to groundbreaking inventors, influential leaders, and historic movements, this podcast uncovers stories that deserve to be remembered and passed on to future generations. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through history, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and determination of Black Americans who helped build the cultural, economic, and social foundations of this nation. Forever Black History exists to educate, inspire, and preserve the legacy of those whose contributions changed the world—because Black history is not just part of the American story. It is the American story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/forever-black-history--6902122/support .
Episodes
- Episode 11 - Rise and Fall Erased Black Towns Series: Ocoee, Florida Blood on Election Day
The story of Ocoee, Florida, and the experiences of Mose Norman and July Perry illustrate the violent suppression of Black political and economic power, as Black men were murdered for attempting to exercise their right to vote.
- Episode 10 - Rise & Fall: Rosewood, Florida – From Prosperity to Ashes
This episode of Forever Black History details the rise of Rosewood, Florida, a self-sufficient Black town, and its brutal destruction in a 1923 racial massacre. It covers the lives of key figures like Sarah Carrier and the survivors' fligh…
- Episode 9 - Rise & Fall: The Fall of Seneca Village Pt. 2
This episode details the destruction of Seneca Village, a thriving Black community founded in 1825, after New York City seized the land via eminent domain in 1857 to build Central Park. The community was demolished and buried, and the epis…
- Episode 8 - The Rise of Seneca Village
This episode details the founding and rise of Seneca Village, New York City's first significant free Black community, established in the 1820s. It highlights the achievements of its founders and the community's self-determination, includin…
- Episode 7 - 111 Year Witness Mother Viola Ford Fletcher Story: Don't Let Them Bury My Story Part 3
This episode of Forever Black History focuses on Mother Viola Ford Fletcher's story, emphasizing self-determination and the connection between past and present Black experiences in America. It also touches upon modern revival efforts and t…
- Episode 6 - 111 Year Witness The Mother Viola Ford Fletcher Story: The Erasure Part 2
This episode explores Mother Viola Ford Fletcher's story of survival and the erasure of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It details her experiences during the Great Migration, as a WWII welder, and domestic worker, connecting her story to oth…
- Episode 5- The 111 Year Witness The Mother Viola Ford Fletcher Story: The Night The World Ended
This episode details the history of Greenwood, Oklahoma, also known as
- Episode 4 - The Founders of Freedom: The Men Who Built Nicodemus, KS
This episode of Forever Black History details the story of the founders of Nicodemus, Kansas, the first successful Black settlement on the Great Plains. Leaders like Reverend W. H. Smith and others established the town in 1877 for formerly…
- Episode 3- “The Man Who Exposed Lynching: The Courage of Walter Francis White”
This episode of Forever Black History profiles Walter Francis White, an NAACP leader who investigated lynchings in the early 20th century by posing as white. His courageous work exposed racial violence and contributed to the broader civil…
- Episode 2- The Story of Nicodemus, KS- America’s Historic Black Frontier Town
The podcast Black History is American History, hosted by Anthony Smith, tells the story of Nicodemus, KS, a historic Black frontier town. The show focuses on people, communities, and untold stories that shaped Black and American history.
- Episode 1 - Intro to Black History
The Forever Black History podcast, hosted by Anthony Smith, aims to preserve, explore, and celebrate the impactful stories of Black history. It emphasizes that Black history is integral to American history, focusing on resilience, communit…