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Why is the Trump Department of Justice giving this violent police officer a sweetheart deal?

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Trey’s Table Episode 294: What Sinners Teaches Us About Blues Music

🔥 "Big Mama Thornton: The Woman Who Gave Us ‘Hound Dog’ (Before Elvis)" 🔥

Elvis made it famous. Janis Joplin made it iconic. But Big Mama Thornton made it real.🎤

This week on Trey’s Table, we’re spotlighting Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton—the unapologetic blues legend whose voice, swagger, and raw talent shaped rock ‘n’ roll. Yet her name is too often left out of the story.

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#BigMamaThornton #BluesHistory #MusicLegends"


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Let’s talk about the power and impact of art.

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Trey’s Table Episode 292: Shut Up and Dribble

"The NBA Silenced Craig Hodges for Speaking Out—Here’s Why It Still Matters"

Craig Hodges was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history—a three-time Three-Point Contest champion and a key piece of the early '90s Chicago Bulls dynasty. But in 1992, at just 32 years old, his career suddenly ended. No farewell tour. No league-wide acknowledgment. Just silence.

Why? Because Hodges refused to stay quiet about injustice.

In 1991, during the Bulls’ White House visit after their first championship, Hodges wore a dashiki and hand-delivered a letter to President George H.W. Bush. In it, he condemned the administration’s neglect of Black communities, its militarized foreign policy, and the systemic racism plaguing America.

The response? The NBA blackballed him.

Hodges’ story isn’t unique—it’s part of a long tradition of Black athletes being punished for their activism. From Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the message has always been clear: Play ball, but don’t speak up.

On the latest episode of Trey’s Table we break down Hodges’ legacy, the price he paid for his principles, and why his fight still resonates today.

Listen now—and ask yourself: How much has really changed?



#CraigHodges #NBA #Blackballed #ActivistAthletes #TrevsTable

Trey’s Table Episode 291: Cold Case

🚨 EPISODE 291: UNSOLVED CIVIL RIGHTS COLD CASES & THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Hosted by Trey Smith | Trey’s Table Podcast

The Trump administration just cut funding for the Emmett Till Cold Case Initiative—a program that helped investigate unsolved racist murders from the civil rights era.

🔍 Why It Matters:
- Thousands of Black victims never got justice.
- The DOJ recently closed Till’s case, admitting no living perpetrators can be prosecuted—but truth still matters.
- Without funding, these cases may be forgotten.

💡 What You Can Do:
Listen to Episode 291 (link in bio) for the full story.
- **Demand action** from leaders to restore funding.
- **Share** this post—silence helps injustice win.

#CivilRights #EmmettTill #JusticeDelayed #TreyTablePodcast

What would happen if a black politician did what Ron DeSantis is accused of doing?

The Controversial Show That Never Was
What if the South won the Civil War? HBO almost answered that question—and the backlash was 🔥. On the latest #TreysTable, we break down *Confederate*, the canceled alt-history drama from the *Game of Thrones* creators, and why its premise sparked a firestorm. Tap the link in bio to listen! 🎧 #BlackHistory #Podcast"*

North Carolina had a government board that decided who was ‘fit’ to have kids. Guess who they targeted?

Black women. Poor folks. Disabled people.

From 1929–1974, 7,600+ people were forcibly sterilized. Many were girls under 18.

The latest Trey’s Table episode exposes how it happened—and why it still matters.

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Trey’s Table Episode 287: Black Jesus

Black Jesus, Ebony, and the Bold Vision of John H. Johnson

In 1969, legendary publisher John H. Johnson made an audacious statement by featuring Black Jesus on the cover of Ebony magazine. This iconic moment wasn’t just about faith—it was about representation, power, and redefining the image of divinity in Black America.

On the latest episode of Trey’s Table (Ep. 287), we dive into Johnson’s fearless leadership and how Ebony shaped Black identity during a pivotal era.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! #BlackHistory #EbonyMagazine #JohnHJohnson #TreysTable"

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️

Trey’s Table Ep. 286: Banks, Black Wealth & A Governor’s Rise

This week, we’re unpacking how Freedman’s Bank became a brick in the “white wall” of finance—fueling the racial wealth gap by denying Black Americans fair access to loans and wealth-building tools. From discriminatory lending to biased algorithms, systemic racism in banking isn’t just history—it’s still happening .

PLUS: Is America’s most popular Black governor gearing up for a 2028 presidential run? We break down the buzz and what it means for the Democratic Party’s future .

And don’t miss our closing deep-dive into the film **Sinners**—a stark lens on morality, justice, and the Black experience.

🔗 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! #TreysTable #BankingWhileBlack #WealthGap