The Black History Buff Podcast

Hey family! Welcome to Black History Buff: Definitions—a new mini-series where we break down keywords, terms, and phrases from Black and African history in quick, bite-sized episodes. In this first...

📖 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 Kurus takes us on a...

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 episode, we shine a light on...

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 soldiers who proved their bravery on the...

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 to the University of Mississippi,...

Miami-Dade County faces a critical battle against environmental racism as plans for a massive trash incinerator threaten to impact predominantly Black and Hispanic communities. In this episode, we uncover the...

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, his vision for...

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 forces to victory against...