Black History Year

How Black Horror Helps Us Face American History with Professor John Jennings


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This week, we’re diving into the real revolution happening in Black horror, from its roots in resistance folklore to today’s groundbreaking films.

Joined by Hugo Award-winning and NYTimes best-selling writer and graphic novelist John Jennings, we’ll explore how scary stories expose systemic fears, why horror can be unexpectedly therapeutic, and how classic films like Night of the Living Dead, Get Out, and Beloved flip the script on the real monsters. Whether you love horror or avoid it completely, this conversation will change how you see the genre—and maybe even help you reframe your own fears.

To check out John Jennings' incredible work, visit https://www.johnjenningsstudio.com/.

Explore what it means to adapt and evolve together.

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This podcast is brought to you by PushBlack, the nation’s largest non-profit Black media company. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com. Most folks do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but truly, anything helps. Thanks for supporting the work.

With production support from Leslie Taylor-Grover and Brooke Brown, Black History Year is produced by Cydney Smith, Darren Wallace, and Len Webb, who also edits the show. Lilly Workneh is our Executive Producer and Black History Year's host is Darren Wallace.

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