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Black History 365 : The Throw Down

by Yusuf Hersi

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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Episodes

  1. 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Moor Power : Moor Kings (and Queens) ruled parts of Europe for almost 700 years.

    In this episode Yusuf explains the impact and contributions the Moors had on Spain and the Iberian Peninsula.

  22. The Story of Granville T. Woods

    In this episode, I present the story of Granville Tailer Woods, the first black electrical engineer who owned more than 60 patents.

  23. Youthful Riches : The Story of Sarah Rector

    In this episode I present the story of Sarah Rector who was just 11 years old when she became the richest girl in American in 1913.

  24. The Story of Shaka Zulu

    In this episode I present the story of Shaka Zulu and his reign of the Zulu Kingdom and South Africa during the 19th century.

  25. Enriched growth : The Legacy of George Washington Carver

    In this episode I explain the legacy of agricultural scientist and inventor George Washington Carver and how he promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. I also explain his mindset when it came to civil rights.

  26. Changes in Wartime : The Story of Cathay Williams

    In this Season 6 premier I present the story of Cathay Williams the first black female in the U.S. military who went under the guise as a man to be accepted and fight for U.S. in war.

  27. The Scottsboro Boys

    In this season 5 finale I present the story of the Scottsboro Boys, nine black teenage boys accused of assault on two white women in 1931, Scottsboro Alabama.

  28. A Whitewashed Country : The way country music was disassociated from black culture. (Season 5 : Episode 10)

    In this episode I present the origins of country music and it's connection to African American culture. This episode also explains the whitewashing of the genre from its originators and the subsequent association of country music to white musicians.

  29. Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom (Season 5 : Episode 9)

    In this episode I present the story of Dred Scott a enslaved black man who fought for his freedom and citizenship in America. The case is known Dred Scott v. Sanford.

  30. The Story of Yasuke : The First Black Samurai (Season 5 : Episode 8)

    In this episode, I present the story of he first black samurai Yasuke a slave brought to Japan by the Portuguese.

  31. The Lynching of Laura and L.D. Nelson (Season 5 : Episode 7)

    In this episode, I present a true crime story involving the lynching Laura and L.D. in Okfuskee County Oklahoma.

  32. The Little Rock Nine (Season 5 : Episode 6)

    In this episode, I present the story of The Little Rock Nine a group of African American students that had to endure racism while attending Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

  33. The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Season 5 : Episode 5)

    In this episode I present the life story of Phillis Wheatley the first African American woman to be a published and successful poet.

  34. Inside the Heart of a Panther : The Story of Fred Hampton (Season 5 : Episode 4)

    In this episode I present the story of Fred Hampton, his achievements leading the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party and his demise at the age of 21.

  35. The story of Jack Johnson: America's first black heavyweight champion (Season 5 : Episode 3)

    In this episode I present the story of America's first black heavyweight title Jack Johnson and adversities he had to endure during his reign.

  36. The Story of Robert Smalls (Season 5 : Episode 2)

    In this episode, I present the story of Robert Smalls a slave who cleverly stole a confederate ship and freed himself and 15 others.

  37. Henry "Box Brown (Season 5 : Episode 1)

    In this episode, I present the story of Henry "Box" Brown a slave who took measures into his own hands and freed himself from slavery.

  38. The Story Gaspar Yenga (Season 4 : Episode 10)

    In this episode, I present the story of Gaspar Yenga a black slave who lead a rebellion in Mexico where he worked on a sugar and alcohol farm.

  39. Runnin' track like Jesse Owens : The Story of Jesse Owens (Episdoe 9)

    In this episode I present the story of Olympic icon Jesse Owens.

  40. The Almanac Genius :The Story of Benjamin Banneker (Season 4 : Episode 8)

    In this episode I present the story of Benjamin Banneker a man who was an Almanac author, author, surveyor, landowner and farmer. He also extensive knowledge of mathematics and natural history.

  41. Armed and Ready : The Story of Robert F. Williams (Season 4 : Episode 7)

    In this episode, I present the story of Robert F. Williams a civil rights activist that advocated black people to arm themselves against racist attacks and his involvement with the NAACP.

  42. Black and Proud : The Story of Marcus Garvey (Season 4 : Episode 6)

    In this episode I present the story of black nationalist, pan africanist and civil rights activists Marcus Garvey.

  43. The King Shark a.k.a. Benhanzin Hossu Bowelle (Season 4 : Episode 5)

    In this episode I present the story of Benhanzin Hossu Bowelle better known as The King Shark who fought against European invasion in the Dahomey Kingdom which is present day Benin.

  44. Amina The Warrior Queen of Zaria (Season 4 : Episdoe 4)

    In this episode I present the story of Amina The Warrior Queen of Zaria in northern Nigeria. She was the first woman ruler to rule an African Kingdom and left a lasting legacy in Nigeria.

  45. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom : The Story of Ma Rainey (Season 4 : Episode 3)

    In this episode I give a quick review on the Netflix "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and go into presenting her story in the music industry and becoming a blues icon.

  46. The First to reach the cold summit : The Story of Matthew Henson (Season 4 : Episode 2)

    In this episode, I present the story of African American explorer Matthew Henson, the first person to reach the North Pole.

  47. The Murder of Louis Allen (Season 4 : Episode 1)

    In this Season 4 Premier episode, I present a true crime story on the Murder of Louis Allen in Liberty Mississippi.

  48. End of Season 3 Message

    An announcement for the next season.

  49. The Story of The Harlem Renaissance (Season 3 Finale : Episode 9)

    In this episode, I present the story of the Harlem Renaissance and how it became a place where black art and culture thrived. Some of the great works that we have to this day were created by artists from this place and time period.

  50. A Bloody Sunday : A Turning Point in the Civil Rights Movement (Season 3, Episode 8)

    In this episode, I present the story behind "Bloody Sunday", a day where a protest to make changes in civil rights became a national display of violence for America to witness the brutality of racism.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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