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Black History 365 : The Throw Down
By Yusuf HersiHistory
Black History 365 : The Throw Down episodes
- The Whiskey Man : The Story of Nathan "Nearest" GreenIn this episode, Yusuf Hersi explains how Nathan "Nearest" Green a slave, invented the recipe for Jack Daniels Whiskey.4 min
- Engine 21 : Chicago's first black fire companyHappy 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.4 min
- Lawyer Up! : The story of Macon B. AllenIn this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Macon B. Allen, the first African American to become a lawyer in America.4 min
- Luxurious Living : The Story of George Thomas DowningIn 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.5 min
- First to Bat : The Story of Moses Fleetwood WalkerIn this episode, Yusuf explains the story of the first black professional baseball player before Jackie Robinson. His name was Moses Fleetwood Walker.5 min
- 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 min - That's a clean cut : The History and Importance of Black Barbershops in AmericaIn this episode, Yusuf explains the history and importance black barbershops have on African American culture and U.S. History.8 min
- An Instrumental Dentist: The Story of Robert T. FreemanIn this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Robert T. Freeman the first African American dentist in the U.S.4 min
- 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 min - The First Honor : The Story of William CarneyIn this episode, Yusuf presents the story of Sergeant William Carney, the first African American Medal of Honor recipient.5 min
About Black History 365 : The Throw Down
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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.