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The Smithsonian previously held what was believed to be Nat Turner’s skull for examination, though the results were never made public. Reports state that the skull was later returned to his descendants.

What the Smithsonian does have is **Nat Turner’s Bible** — a powerful artifact connected to one of the most significant figures in American history.

🎧 Listen to our podcast, **“The Body of Nat Turner,”** premiering this evening at **6:00 PM EST**, for a deeper dive into this story. Available everywhere you get podcasts.

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Hosted by **Neema Barnette** and **Reed R. McCants**

In this episode, we turn the tables on technology. Instead of asking people what they think about history, culture, and media — we ask **AI** to tell us a little more about *us* and our new show Watch What You Watch. 🤖🖤

This special podcast centers around the new narrative series from **BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS** titled **_Watch What You Watch_** — a bold concept exploring how the images, stories, and messages we consume shape our minds, our identity, our culture, and our future.

In this AI talks about:

📺 **The theme **  

🎬 **The format and concept:**  

🤖 **The AI connection:**  
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✨ **This is more than a podcast — it’s a cultural checkup.**  
So take your dose, think deeply, and remember: **Watch What You Watch.**

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🎶 Before Motown changed the sound of America, there was **Black Swan Records** — the first Black-owned record label with national distribution power.

Born on **January 6, 1884**, **Harry Herbert Pace** was a visionary music publisher, businessman, attorney, and insurance executive who helped open doors for Black artists during a time when the music industry was largely closed to them.

As the founder of **Black Swan Records**, Pace created a platform where Black voices could be recorded, promoted, and heard across the country. His work helped lay the foundation for future Black-owned music enterprises and inspired generations of artists, producers, and executives who would follow.

📀 **Swan Song | Harry Pace and the Prelude to Motown** explores the legacy of a pioneer whose contributions helped shape the future of Black music, entrepreneurship, and cultural ownership.

Watch the VIDEEO VERSION version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6djqYje6SHg 

✊🏾 This is Black history. This is music history. This is American history.

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📌 **Featured Subject:** Harry Herbert Pace  

🎵 **Known For:** Founder of Black Swan Records  📅 **Born:** January 6, 1884  

🏛️ **Legacy:** First African American-owned record label with wide distribution capabilities

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Welcome to **Black History Mini Docs Podcast**, where we honor the powerful stories, forgotten voices, and courageous figures who helped shape Black history.

In this episode, we spotlight the remarkable life and legacy of **Callie House** — a fearless activist, organizer, and early pioneer in the fight for reparations for formerly enslaved Black Americans. Born into slavery in 1861, Callie House rose to become one of the most important yet often overlooked leaders of the post-Civil War era.

✊🏾 **Callie House refused to be quiet.**

At a time when Black people were still fighting for basic rights, dignity, land, safety, and economic justice, Callie House helped lead the **National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief, Bounty and Pension Association**. Through this organization, she worked to secure pensions and compensation for formerly enslaved people whose labor had built the wealth of America.

Her movement gained thousands of supporters across the country — and because of that, she became a target.

⚖️ The government tried to discredit her.  
📨 They accused her of mail fraud.  
🚔 They prosecuted and imprisoned her.  
🖤 But they could not erase her legacy.

This podcast-style mini documentary explores the story of a woman who challenged injustice with courage, organization, and vision. Callie House’s fight was not only about money — it was about recognition, repair, and the unfinished business of freedom.

Her story reminds us that the demand for justice did not begin yesterday. It has deep roots, powerful leaders, and brave voices who risked everything so future generations would know the truth.

🎧 Sit back, listen, reflect, and honor the legacy of **Callie House — the woman they tried to silence.**

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🎧Join host **Reed R. McCants** for an exciting June preview! This month, we're diving deep into music, culture, and the stories that shaped Black history.

## 🎵 **NEW: BLACK HISTORY MUSIC DOCS CHANNEL** 🎵

We're launching a **dedicated music channel** this June! 

 **First Release:** *Hip-Hop Edition* — A 30-minute compilation celebrating history's greatest poets and musicians, featuring:

- The Last Poets

- James Brown Music Documentary

- And much more!

**➡️ SUBSCRIBE NOW** to catch the premiere announcement!

## 📺 **ALSO PREMIERING IN JUNE:**

🎬 **Smalls Paradise Nightclub Maxi Doc** (Video Version)

Experience the audio podcast like never before in stunning visual format!

## 🎬 **JUNETEENTH DOCUMENTARIES:**

Celebrating the legacy of incredible figures including:

- Joshua Henson

- Sarah Redmond

- And many more...

Plus exclusive **micro-doc shorts** dropping throughout the month!

## 📌 **EPISODE 606 HIGHLIGHTS:**

✅ June 2026 exclusive announcements  

✅ Behind-the-scenes look at new projects  

✅ How AI is revolutionizing historical storytelling  

✅ Sneak peeks at upcoming releases  

**Thank you for supporting BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS!**

Keep watching. Keep learning. Keep celebrating the stories that matter.

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Welcome to a special **May 2026 preview episode** of the **BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS** podcast, where host 🎤**Reed R. McCants** introduces an exciting month of upcoming documentaries, music tributes, and a brand-new personal series. This episode gives listeners a first look at what’s ahead in May — including powerful stories, legends, and cultural moments that continue to shape Black history. 🖤📚🎬

### 🔥 Coming up in May:
- **Pam Grier** — honoring the legacy of a true icon of film and Black empowerment 🎥👑  
- **Jim Kelly** — spotlighting the trailblazing martial arts and action star 🥋🌟  
- **Tamara Dobson** — celebrating the unforgettable actress and style legend 💫🎞️  
- **And more inspiring Black history docs** throughout the month ✊🏾📖

### 🎶 Music Doc Series Highlights:
This month also features major music tributes, including:
- A **full-length Luther Vandross tribute doc** 🎤💜  
- A **song and tribute to Biggie Smalls** 🎧🕊️  
- A special feature on **The Last Poets** 🔥🥁

### 🏙️ New Series Premiere:
We’re also introducing a brand-new series: **Stinking Lincoln**.  
This deeply personal comedy show centers on the life of **BHMD curator Reed R. McCants**, exploring his childhood in **Harlem** and his upbringing in the **Abraham Lincoln Projects in New York City**. A powerful new perspective on identity, memory, neighborhood, and survival. 🏢🖤

If you love Black history, culture, music, film, and real-life storytelling, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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In this powerful episode of **Black History Mini Docs**, we spotlight the incredible story of the **Edmonson Sisters**, **Mary and Emily Edmonson** — two young Black women whose courage became a symbol of resistance, dignity, and the fight for freedom.

⛓️ Born into slavery, the Edmonson sisters became known for their attempted escape aboard **The Pearl** in **1848**, one of the most famous escape efforts in American history. Although they were captured, their story sparked outrage, inspired abolitionists, and helped fuel the growing movement against slavery.

🔥 Their strength, bravery, and unshakable hope made them powerful figures in the struggle for justice. The Edmonson Sisters’ legacy reminds us that Black history is filled with fearless voices who challenged oppression and changed the course of history.

🎙️ In this **Black History Mini Docs Podcast**, we honor their journey, their resilience, and their place in American history.

👉🏾 Be sure to **like, comment, and subscribe** for more stories that educate, uplift, and preserve Black history.

🖤 **Black history is American history.**

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**BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS PODCAST (Audio Only Version)** — Hosted by **Digital Live**  

Meet **Octavius Valentine Catto (1839–1871)**: activist, scholar, athlete, and Civil War National Guard sergeant who helped raise “Colored Troops,” founded the **Banneker Literary Institute** and the **PA Equal Rights League**, and fought for Black voting rights. Catto was tragically unallied unalived during the **Philadelphia Election Day riot (1871)**—and his murderer was later acquitted.

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🎙️ **Black History Mini-Docs Podcast | Paul R. Williams (1894–1980)**  
🏛️ In this episode, we spotlight **Paul R. Williams**—the trailblazing Black architect who helped shape the look of Los Angeles and proved excellence could break through even the hardest barriers. From early setbacks and outright discrimination to designing iconic homes and landmarks for Hollywood and beyond, Williams built a legacy that still stands today.

✨ **In this mini-doc, you’ll learn:**  
📌 Who Paul R. Williams was and why he matters  
📐 How he rose in a profession that tried to shut him out  
🏠 The kinds of buildings he became famous for  
🌴 How his work influenced Los Angeles architecture and culture  
🧱 The legacy he left for future generations

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This podcast episode is presented for **educational and informational purposes**. It reflects research available at the time of production and may include **interpretation, commentary, and dramatized storytelling elements** (such as narration style, reconstructed scenes, or summarized dialogue) used to help convey historical context.

We have made a good-faith effort to ensure accuracy; however, we are not historians or legal professionals, and **some details may be simplified**. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and additional references for deeper study.

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This content is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the **Paul R. Williams estate**, any organizations mentioned, or any associated brands unless explicitly stated.

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🎙️ Welcome to our Season 6 premiere episode! I'm your host, Reed R. McCants, and in this exciting Review and Preview Show, we reflect on the incredible accomplishments of BHMD in 2025 and give you a sneak peek of what’s coming in 2026! 🎉 🎙️

Join us as we highlight our **Most Popular Content of 2025**. And a glimpse into the future of 2026 with a new mini docs, featuring a special narration by Richard Gant for the Iron Riders. Plus, don’t miss Neema Barnette's special announcement about our Black History Music Docs! 🎶✨

We are buzzing with anticipation for our 13th year of celebrating Black history across various platforms. There’s so much more to come, and you won’t want to miss it!

👉 **Stay tuned for more amazing content!** 

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🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, and iHeartRadio.

**Disclaimer:** This short film is a creative interpretation that draws inspiration from historical events and facts. While we strive to depict the essence of the subjects and their contributions accurately, certain elements may be fictionalized or simplified for narrative purposes. The filmmakers do not claim to offer a comprehensive or strictly accurate representation of the events or individuals portrayed. We encourage viewers to seek additional resources for a more detailed understanding of their legacies and impact on music. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you for joining us on this journey!

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