Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories
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Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories
The Black History Buff Podcast, hosted by King Kurus, is your gateway to the untold stories of Black history. From African Samurai and pistol-wielding poets to revolutionaries like Fred Hampton and Angela Davis, each episode dives deep into the rich and thrilling history of the African Diaspora. We...
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Freeman's Challenge: The Untold Story of America's First Prison-for-Profit - New York Black History 1840-1846
Uncover one of the most important untold stories in African American history: how a 15-year-old Black teenager in New York challenged America's first...
Definitions: Is Critical Race Theory?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the meaning of Critical Race Theory, a term that has sparked intense public debate but...
Definitions: is the Black Panther Party?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the Black Panther Party, one of the most iconic and misunderstood organisations in mode...
Definitions: What Was the Herero and Nama Genocide?
Before Auschwitz, there was Namibia.
In this powerful episode, we define the Herero and Nama genocide the first genocide of the 20th century, ca...
The Law That Destroyed Jack Johnson And Got P Diddy
The same federal law that destroyed boxing legend Jack Johnson in 1913 just convicted Sean 'P Diddy' Combs in 2025, and the connection reveals a distu...
What Is the African Diaspora? | Black History Buff: Definitions
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the meaning of a term that spans continents, cultures, and centuries: the African Diasp...
What Is Juneteenth? | Black History Buff: Definitions
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the meaning behind Juneteenth, a historic date that marks a delayed freedom and an endu...
Definitions | Bonkó Enchemiyá: The Code Hidden in the Beat
What if every drumbeat was a message in plain sight?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we break down bonkó enchemiyá—the coded...
Fela Kuti: The Musician Who Carried Death in His Pouch
In this episode, we delve into the life of Fela Kuti, the revolutionary musician who transformed the landscape of music and politics in Nigeria. The s...
Why Cities Are Secretly Destroying Our Gut Health - The Truth All Black People Need To Know
The largest gut microbiome study ever conducted in Africa has revealed a disturbing truth about what urbanisation is doing to Black bodies worldwide....
Starmer's 'Island of Strangers' - Does Labour Secretly Hate Black People?
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK risked becoming an "island of strangers" without tougher immigration controls, the backlash was i...
What Are Griots? | Black History Buff: Definitions
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the word Griot, a term deeply rooted in West African history and culture.
You’ve...
Abakuá The Leopard's Roar
Why did Spanish colonial authorities in 1836 fear a drumbeat more than a rebellion in Havana?
In this episode, King Kurus uncovers the hidden or...
What Were Maroon Communities? | Black History Buff: Definitions
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we break down the term Maroon Communities, a powerful example of resistance, self-determination, a...
What Is The Great Migration?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore the Great Migration one of the largest internal movements of people in United States hi...
The Pentagon Book Ban
In May 2025, the Pentagon ordered military libraries to remove books addressing diversity, gender, and anti-racism. What followed was more than a quie...
The Black Women Who Spied On The Confederacy
During the Civil War, a group of remarkable Black women infiltrated enemy lines, gathered critical intelligence, and shaped the course of history — al...
Coup, Chaos & Captain Traoré: Who Really Runs Burkina Faso?
In April 2025, Burkina Faso's government announced it had stopped a major coup attempt. But behind the headlines lies a deeper question—who is Captain...
Marcus Garvey: The Man Who Dreamed in Black and Gold
Marcus Garvey didn’t just talk about freedom—he built the blueprint for Black liberation. In this episode of The Black History Buff Podcast, we explor...
What Is Epistemic Erasure? | Black History Buff: Definitions
What counts as “real knowledge”? Who decides which histories are taught—and which ones are left out?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Defi...
Soul Food: A Taste of Resilience | Black History Buff: Definitions
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore one of the most iconic and culturally rich elements of African American life—Soul Food....
Definitions: What Is The Harlem Renaissance?
In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we take a closer look at the Harlem Renaissance a cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement th...
What Is Pan-Africanism? | Black History Buff: Definitions
Hey family! Welcome to Black History Buff: Definitions—a new mini-series where we break down keywords, terms, and phrases from Black and African histo...
Black Women Who Wrote Themselves Into History
📖 Black women who used the pen as a weapon—why don’t we know their names?
In this powerful episode of The Black History Buff Podcast, King Kuru...
The Untold Story of Black Women in the Black Panther Party
Step into the Black History Buff Podcast as we uncover the untold stories of Black women at the heart of the Black Power Movement. In this powerful ep...
Harlem Hellfighters: Bravery and Betrayal in WWI
Hey Family, it’s King Kurus, the Black History Buff. Today, we’re diving into the story of the Harlem Hellfighters—a regiment of African American sold...
Clennon King: Declared Insane for Seeking Education
What happens when the simple act of pursuing knowledge is deemed a threat to society? In 1958, Clennon King, a Black historian and activist, applied t...
Environmental Racism in Miami-Dade: Fight for Justice
Miami-Dade County faces a critical battle against environmental racism as plans for a massive trash incinerator threaten to impact predominantly Black...
Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The New Revolutionary Leader of Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has risen as a bold leader in Burkina Faso, echoing the legacy of Thomas Sankara. In this episode, we explore his rise to power...
Battle of Adwa: Ethiopia's Stand Against Empire"
Journey into the history of Ethiopia and discover the epic story of the Battle of Adwa, where Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul led Ethiopian...
Benin Welcomes Its People Home: Repatriation News
In this special episode, we explore a historic move from the West African nation of Benin as it opens its doors to the African diaspora. 🇧🇯 This groun...
Richard Potter: America's First Black Celebrity Magician
In this episode, we explore the fascinating life of Richard Potter, America's first Black celebrity and magician, who rose to fame despite facing syst...
Queen Moremi: The Sacrifice That Saved a Kingdom
Step into the powerful tale of Queen Moremi Ajasoro, the courageous Yoruba queen who made the ultimate sacrifice to save the ancient kingdom of Ile-If...
Mansa Musa: The Richest Man Who Ever Lived
He wasn't just rich; he was the wealthiest person who ever lived. This episode of the Black History Buff Podcast uncovers the incredible story of Mans...
Yaa Asantewaa: Warrior Queen Who Defied an Empire
Step into the powerful story of the Ashanti queen mother, Yaa Asantewaa—the fearless leader who stood up to colonial forces to defend her people, her...
Benkos Biohó: Hidden Story of A Maroon Leader
Bonus Episode
Dive into "The Hidden Story of Benkos Biohó: Africa's King Who Founded the First Free Town in the Americas."
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Day 31: Stuart Hall - Redefining British Identity
Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we conclude our "31 Days of Black British History" series with the influential story of Stuart Hall. Disc...
Day 30: Reflecting on Black History Month - Why It Matters for Britain Today
King Kurus, your Black History Buff, brings you a special mid-series reflection in our "31 Days of Black British History". Join us as we consider the...
Day 29: Una Marson - Pioneer of Black Programming in Britain
King Kurus, your Black History Buff, presents the groundbreaking story of Una Marson in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Learn how this...
Day 28: Ignatius Sancho - The First Black Briton to Vote
Join King Kurus, your Black History Buff, as we uncover the remarkable life of Ignatius Sancho in our "31 Days of Black British History" series. Disco...