Episode 243: Black History is NOT Depressing!
Do you find Black history depressing?
I did!
Then I learned that this was my "miseducation" about the real history of Black people in America.
Date: February 16, 2024
Name of podcast: Black History is NOT Depressing!
Episode title and number: Episode 243
In this Episode…
Host Ama-Robin rejects the "inferiorized" Black history that we have been taught and discusses the empowered history of resilience, resistance, and joy that is the true experience of Black America. Then she challenges you to find the joy in the history that you are making today.
Grab an espresso and join us! ☕
Summary
Today we emphasize the importance of finding joy in Black history while discussing how Black history has often been portrayed as depressing and disempowering. But we challenge this narrative by highlighting the triumphs, resilience, and empowerment found in Black history.
Here, we encourage listeners to celebrate and appreciate their history, reclaim their narrative, and stand up for what is right, emphasizing the strength and unity of the Black family as well as our communities throughout history. Reminding listeners that they are making history every day and that their joy is a powerful force.
