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Wondery
Black History, For Real
The first woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List was a Black Panther. The richest person of all time, an African king, gave away so much gold that it caused Cairo's economy to crash. A 109 year old Black woman fights for reparations for her neighborhood that was burned to the ground when she was a child. On Wondery’s history series Black History, For Real, hosts Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee go beyond the stories you already know to drop you right in the mix. It’s a no-nonsense, unwhitewashed account of history’s most overlooked moments, with a mix of...
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4.7 stars from 300 ratings
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“I am shocked / not shocked that this is the first time I’m learning about the women of the Black Panther movement. At 46, the education system clearly white-washed (pun intended) my education. I’ve bought a Afeni’s autobiography and I’m teaching my children about her. Thank you! -Katie”
SweetKatieA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
Ugh
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“More race baiting propaganda and delusional lies trying to reinforce the false narratives of white supremacy and white privilege. The show is so shamelessly, un entertaining and boring. I challenge any white person capable of critical thinking to get through an episode without falling asleep or...”Read full review »
Slithr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
Impressive and Necessary
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“I’ve only listened to four episodes so far, and I’m impressed by the excellent production value, content and storytelling. I’ve learned so much that I didn’t know about the women of the Black Panther Party. I also enjoy that the hosts pause throughout the episodes to help you contextualize the...”Read full review »
Phantasmalmirth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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Published 11/18/24
Published 11/18/24
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