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Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Yusuf Hersi

78 episodes

2 weeks ago

Have you ever wanted to learn about Black History your school probably neglected to teach you? Well in this podcast series, Black History 365: The Throw Down Yusuf Hersi will educate you on and explore historical events and unsung heroes in Black History.

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Have you ever wanted to learn about Black History your school probably neglected to teach you? Well in this podcast series, Black History 365: The Throw Down Yusuf Hersi will educate you on and explore historical events and unsung heroes in Black History.

Show more...

Episodes (20/78)

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

The Splendor of African Kingdoms : Exploring Five Wealthy Realms

In this episode, Yusuf presents five African kingdoms who were prominent and affluent in their ways of cultivating and maintaining a strong global presence. These kingdoms were what these aforementioned nations were built from. Lastly, the word "Griots" was mispronounced, apologies for that.

2 years ago

6 minutes 24 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Breaking All Records: The Story of Race Horse Jockey Issac Burns Murphy

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Isaac Burns Murphy a race horse joke from Kentucky. He was a multiple time race horse champion and broke records on his way to Racing's Hall of Fame.

2 years ago

7 minutes

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Give Us Us Free! : The Story of the Amistad case

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of the Amistad case and the 1997 film adaptation.

2 years ago

5 minutes 7 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Mr. Ruggles : The Story of David Ruggles

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of the first black book owner in the U.S., abolitionist, and healer David Ruggles.

2 years ago

5 minutes 34 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) : The Story of Steve Biko

In this Season 8 premier, Yusuf presents the story of South African activist Steve Biko.

2 years ago

8 minutes 42 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

BH365 Season 8 Update w/Face reveal

Welcome listeners,

This is a quick update about Season 8 and the future of Black History 365: The Throw Down. Apologies for the audio not being in sync with the video, I tried fixing it but to no avail. Anyway, if you can please look past it and hear the message, I would greatly appreciate it.

2 years ago

3 minutes 20 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

14 ways to live and die : The Story of George Stinney Jr.

In this Season 7 finale, Yusuf presents a true crime story on fourteen year old George Stinney Jr. He explains how a crime Stinney didn't commit was pinned on him during an era of America where being black was always a crime.

2 years ago

11 minutes 31 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Bank it in : The Story of William W. Browne

On this episode of Black History 365 : The Thrown down, Yusuf presents the story of William W. Browne, a former slave who founded the first black owned bank in the United States.

3 years ago

4 minutes 36 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

A Hell-Bent Headliner : The Story of Gladys Bentley

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Gladys Bentley, an eccentric entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance who would defy US conventional standards on what was appropriate to be shown to American audiences.

3 years ago

8 minutes 6 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Schomburg's Stance : A spotlight on Arturo Alfonso Schomburg

On this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Afro Puerto Rican Historian, Writer, and Activist, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg.

3 years ago

3 minutes 15 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

The Whiskey Man : The Story of Nathan "Nearest" Green

In this episode, Yusuf Hersi explains how Nathan "Nearest" Green a slave, invented the recipe for Jack Daniels Whiskey.

3 years ago

3 minutes 5 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Engine 21 : Chicago's first black fire company

Happy New Year listeners, on this episode Yusuf presents the story of Engine 21, Chicago's first black fire company and the impact they left on the city.

3 years ago

3 minutes 16 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Lawyer Up! : The story of Macon B. Allen

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Macon B. Allen, the first African American to become a lawyer in America.

3 years ago

3 minutes 20 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

Luxurious Living : The Story of George Thomas Downing

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of entrepreneur George Thomas Downing who was responsible for the first 5 story hotel on the east coast of America.

4 years ago

4 minutes 8 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

First to Bat : The Story of Moses Fleetwood Walker

In this episode, Yusuf explains the story of the first black professional baseball player before Jackie Robinson. His name was Moses Fleetwood Walker.

4 years ago

4 minutes 25 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

A race to stardom : A history on Race Records.

In this Season 7 premiere for Black History 365 : The Throw Down, Yusuf explains a brief history on how the music industry was for Black artists, and how "Race Records" affected their careers.

4 years ago

3 minutes 36 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

That's a clean cut : The History and Importance of Black Barbershops in America

In this episode, Yusuf explains the history and importance black barbershops have on African American culture and U.S. History.

4 years ago

7 minutes 33 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

An Instrumental Dentist: The Story of Robert T. Freeman

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Robert T. Freeman the first African American dentist in the U.S.

4 years ago

3 minutes 23 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

An Island Insurrection : The Story of Breffu

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of a Ghanaian woman named Breffu who led a slave revolt against the Danish on the Island of St John in the 18th century.

4 years ago

3 minutes 44 seconds

Black History 365 : The Throw Down

The First Honor : The Story of William Carney

In this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Sergeant William Carney, the first African American Medal of Honor recipient.

4 years ago

4 minutes 46 seconds