Never Black Enough

Never Black Enough

By Dylan BlackSociety & Culture
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Never Black Enough episodes

  • Episode 10 - Teach Us All
    Today I share some thoughts after having watched the Netflix documentary Teach Us All. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. Also, support education and resources for minorities and poor areas! Our children are the future!
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!!
    www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    18 min
  • Episode 9 - The Chicago Race Riot
    Before the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, there was the Chicago Race Riot - also known as the "Red Summer."
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations!
    www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    13 min
  • Episode 8 - Breonna Taylor
    Second in my "Say Their Name" series is Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police officers on March 13th, 2020 while sleeping in her bed. Today I'll talk a bit about the events that unfolded, the unnecessary police behavior, and how a special police force has been set up in Louisville to gentrify certain areas due to a multi-million dollar real estate venture.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. I have a Patreon page if you'd like to subscribe and show your support! If not, please pass it along and share with someone who needs to learn about anti-racism!
    https://www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    15 min
  • Episode 7 - I Am Not Your Negro & James Baldwin
    After watching the documentary I Am Not Your Negro, I decided to reflect on some aspects of the film as well as James Baldwin's life and legacy.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations!
    www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    14 min
  • Episode 6 - The Tulsa Race Massacre
    Today's lesson sheds light on the often-hidden events of May 31st - June 1st, 1921 when thirty-five city blocks of black-owned businesses and homes were burned to the ground.
    As  someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join  me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black  history.
    Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives including  donations to anti-racist organizations!
    www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    11 min
  • Episode 5 - The United Daughters of the Confederacy
    What if I told you there is a modern-day, all-female KKK operating in full public view and also teaching children to recite FALSE information about the Civil War that states the Confederates DIDN'T lose the war? Well, that's today's episode! Buckle up and get ready to learn!
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives including donations to anti-racist organizations!
    www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    20 min
  • Episode 4 - George Floyd
    First up on the "Say Their Name" series is George Floyd, who sadly died while Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Today I'll discuss both men's history as well as the timeline of the incident. Today is a good day to learn something new so let's discuss Mr Floyd, who was taken from us much too soon.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. I have a Patreon page if you'd like to subscribe and show your support! If not, please pass it along and share with someone who needs to learn about anti-racism!
    https://www.patreon.com/neverblackenough
    21 min
  • Episode 3 - #blacklivesmatter
    Today's lesson is a quick background on the Black Lives Matter movement, started by three powerhouse women: Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    14 min
  • Episode 2 - The 13th Amendment
    Whether or not you've seen Ava DuVernay's award-winning documentary, here's your chance to find out some juicy tidbits of what keeps mass incarceration alive and how incarceration tactics were created to imprison formerly enslaved people and return them to slavery.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    22 min
  • Episode 1 - Juneteenth
    For the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, let me begin this podcast journey with you to share some history and facts about this monumental day.
    As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history.
    11 min

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Learn about racism with and FROM from someone who was 'never black enough.' I know ya’ll need to learn some history and facts in light of what is happening in the world and this is NOT the time for…