Episodes
 Explore the profound and complex intersections between slavery and Christianity in our new podcast series. We dive deep into how Christianity was used both as a tool for oppression and as a source of resilience during slavery. From analyzing historical documents and sermons to examining personal narratives of enslaved individuals, we uncover the ways religious teachings shaped the experiences and identities of those enslaved. Join us as we discuss the legacy of slavery in modern...
Published 10/29/24
In this episode, I’m diving into colorism and its impact around the world, especially on the African diaspora. We’ll chat about how slavery shaped attitudes toward skin color and how that affects identity and community today. I’ll share some personal stories and insights that highlight these ongoing issues. Anyone who argues about Colorism being real is an idiot. Check out all my socials: https://linktr.ee/madiswan09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/20/24
Published 09/20/24
Bloodstained Podcast Episode 4| "Kanye Was Right, Slavery Was a Choice" In the 4th installment of the Bloodstained podcast, I discuss Kanye West's statement that "400 Years of Slavery Was a Choice". I address these comments by changing the framework of the conversation to center the long history of Slave resistance from Africa to the Americas. By centering slave rebellions and slave resistance I ask the question, "Why do we not know this history?", these conversations and more in this short...
Published 08/01/24
in this enlightening episode of "Bloodstained Podcast," I delve into the profound importance of the Haitian Revolution and its enduring effects on contemporary Haiti. Join me as I explore how this monumental event, the first successful slave revolt in history, reshaped not only Haiti but also the course of global history. Discover the key figures, battles, and strategies that led to Haiti's independence from French colonial rule in 1804. I'll discuss the social, political, and economic...
Published 06/07/24
Hey there! Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of what's going on within the African diaspora? Come join me on this journey through what I like to call the "Diaspora Wars." We're gonna chat about how white supremacy and the model minority myth are stirring up some real tensions among us. In this video, I'll be breaking down all the drama and complexity that's shaping our community from the inside. We're talking cultural clashes, ideological differences – the whole shebang. And let me tell ya,...
Published 04/30/24
"Welcome to Bloodstained Podcast Episode 1, 'Who Ruined the Black Community?' where I delve into the profound and lasting impacts of the Atlantic slave trade. Join me on a personal exploration as we navigate the tumultuous waters of history, uncovering how this harrowing period continues to shape the Black community worldwide. From entrenched systemic inequalities to enduring socioeconomic disparities, I confront the echoes of the past that still resonate today. Through candid conversations...
Published 03/31/24
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SWAN: https://linktr.ee/madiswan09 The Bloodstained podcast is my thesis if I ever went to Grad School. To me it is how history should be told, factually and thematically. This is where history meets True Crime, where we take history and view it through the lens of True Crime. Season 1 of The Bloodstained Podcast is about Slavery. We will get into the specific, the granular, the detailed in order to lay down the case that most of human history is one long True Crime Story....
Published 02/29/24