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Historical Spotlight: Ben Wallace
Legends are born every single day. That small inkling of passion that you experience as a kid can grow and morph into otherworldly talent if it’s nurtured. Sometimes it’s a balancing act between chasing your passion and providing stability for yourself and your family, but betting on your skills and work ethic can put you in a position to completely change your life. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Ben Wallace, one of the NBA’S best defensive players, who had to fight through adversity before he got his shine.
Historical Spotlight: Joe Johnson
The return of basketball season is exciting for a multitude of reasons that aren’t just limited to the fact that our favorite athletes are back in action. There are soooo many YouTube videos and channels like Nightcap and Dom 2K that discuss the news and results across the league so you can stay updated without having to catch every single game. Their success often depends on having charismatic commentary and personable hosts that can relate to the audience. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Joe Johnson, one of the best players for the Atlanta Hawks who has entered his commentary era and hit his stride with one of the most well known sports commentary programs.
Historical Spotlight: 1921 Murder Farm Massacre
It’s sometimes easy to fool yourself into thinking that slavery was so long ago. It’s easy to forget just how recent it actually was, especially since people and history books like throwing around 400 years as the benchmark. However, when you really look at the timeline of damaging, dangerous, and deadly incidents like race riots, massacres, and lynchings, you realize that there are people who are still walking this earth who grew up during those times. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on the 1921 Murder Farm Massacre that gutted a rural community in Georgia.
Historical Spotlight: Denise Gray
What used to be a far-fetched wish, has slowly become an accessible modern American dream as hybrid and fully electric vehicles have grown in popularity. Luxury manufacturers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid compete for market share with more affordable brands like Toyota, Honda, and Ford. Improved technology helped increase the number of EVs on the road from 1 million in 2016 to over 10 million in 2020. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Denise Gray, an innovative Black American woman who helped revolutionize the car industry.
Historical Spotlight: Venus Williams
Tennis was my favorite sport to play in high school. In the 7th grade, I got the grand idea to learn how to play after watching the Australian Open and immediately fell in love. The sport has had a stereotype of being dominated by white Europeans and many Black women have been shut out due to staunch racism and elitism. Black players are labeled as argumentative and they often receive negative press from the media. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Venus Williams and how she stamped her legacy as one of the greatest tennis players ever.
Historical Spotlight: Attica Prison Riot
In society, prison is used to punish people who commit crimes, break laws, or need to be separated from the general public. However, oftentimes prisoners are subjected to unhygienic environments, subpar healthcare, and dangerous situations riddled with violence. Humans can only take being caged up and abused for so long before the inevitable happens and someone snaps. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on the Attica State Prison Riot, one of the most famous and deadliest prison uprisings in history.
Historical Spotlight: Malcolm X
Revolutions take a lot of courage, discipline, and faith to pull off. Advocating for change in a society that has always deemed a group of people as less than requires sacrifice and preservation even as leaders are lost and movements rise and fall. One of the most impactful leaders and revolutionaries of modern Black American history was lost on February 21, 1965 to senseless violence. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Malcolm X.
Historical Spotlight: Oscarville
Throughout history, Black American communities have been deprived of resources and targeted by senseless violence and discrimination. Communities like Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Linnentown in Athens, Georgia have been decimated by racist mobs and have had their histories erased. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Oscarville and the tragic story of the residents who were driven out to create Lake Lanier.
Legendary Legacies
The concept of sports dates back to 7000 BC and originally determined who was fit for military service. The first Olympic Games, held in Olympia in 776 BC, gradually expanded over time to include events like sprinting, javelin and discus throws, chariot racing, wrestling, and even boxing. Over time, participation has expanded to include women and other historically marginalized groups who were once excluded from competition. Join me as we explore the incredible contributions of Black Americans to sports and the significant struggles they’ve overcome to succeed.