20 Best Black History Podcasts

1. New Books in African American Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of African America about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 180Facebook 2.4KTwitter 4.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Feb 2008 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Drunk Black History

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Comedians, radio personalities, and cultural experts join host Brandon Collins on this monthly podcast where prominent Black historical figures/events finally get their due!
Host Brandon Collins
Producer/Network Brandon Collins
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 43Twitter 301 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

3. In Black America

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Produced at KUT, In Black America is a long-running, nationally syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African American experience. John Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America. Guests include civil rights leaders, educators, artists, athletes and writers describing their experiences, achievements and work in chronicling and advancing the quality of African American life.MORE Host John L. Hanson Jr.
Producer/Network KUT & KUTX Studios
Email ****@kut.org
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Apple Rating 3.1/5Apple Reviews 293Twitter 42 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories

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The Black History Buff podcast is a fun and thrilling journey through time. Covering the full historical tapestry of the African Diaspora, you'll hear tales covering everything from African Samurai to pistol-wielding poets. More than just a podcast, the show is a bridge that links communities throughout the African diaspora and enlightens and empowers its friends.If you'd like to become a friend of the show follow the links on this pagehttps://pod.fan/black-history-buff-podcastYou can find me at https://www.blackhistorybuff.com/pages/social-2 & www...MORE Host King Kurus
Producer/Network King Kurus, Griot of Black History & African History
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 343Facebook 1.2KInstagram 57.4K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

5. One Mic Black History

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One Mic Black History brings you the untold stories that shaped Black lives and reshaped America. Each episode uncovers a hidden chapter of our history, told by us, for us
Host Michael Motley jr
Producer/Network Michael Motley jr
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 66Facebook 921Twitter 3.1KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Black History Year

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Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we're left out of the history books. That the media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information and ideas so we can advance our people. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are left out of the mainstream conversations. You may not agree with everything you hear, but we're always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interest of Black people worldwide...MORE Hosts Darren Wallace, Jay Walker
Producer/Network PushBlack
Email ****@pushblack.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 90.6KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 183K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. GirlTREK

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GirlTREK celebrates the power of Black women walking together for health and healing. Join us for walking meditations, wellness wisdom, and inspiring conversations with trailblazers changing the world one step at a time. From our popular Self-Care School program to stories from our million-strong sisterhood, we blend movement, joy, and ancestral wisdom in every episode. Whether you're starting your wellness journey or deepening your practice, GirlTREK delivers empowering content that meets you where you are. Walk with us and discover how simple, daily movement can transform your life.MORE Hosts Vanessa Garrison, T. Morgan Dixon
Producer/Network Morgan Dixon + Vanessa Garrison
Email ****@girltrek.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 79Facebook 389.5KTwitter 24.5KInstagram 197.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Black Washed History

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Discover the Untold Stories of Black History with Black Washed History Explore the hidden history of Black culture and uncover the untold stories that have shaped the world with Black Washed History—a podcast that goes beyond the usual narratives to explore forgotten history, trailblazing historical figures, and groundbreaking cultural milestones. Formerly known as The Coin: Black History on the Other Side, this podcast reveals the lesser-known chapters of Black history that deserve recognition and celebration...MORE Host Brittany Wilkins
Producer/Network Brittany Wilkins
Email ****@historiansconnect.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 10Twitter 18Instagram 147 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Black History Bites

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Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM UK) is proud to offer short, bite sized, and accessible global Black history and cultural podcast episodes to aid you in your Black history learning.MORE Producer/Network BLAM UK
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 186Twitter 5.3KInstagram 7.1K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

10. The Stoop

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The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be Black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora.MORE Hosts Leila Day, Hana Baba
Producer/Network Radiotopia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Black History for White People

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Our goal is simple—educate white people on Black history. The highest calling of humanity is to love. Whether you know it or not, the racial disparities in our country hurt us. They train us to protect our advantages rather than love others, and that mentality reduces us. New episodes will be released on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Visit us at blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com for bonus content and the ability to vote for future topics, support us on Patreon at patreon.com/blackhistoryforwhitepeople ...MORE Hosts Katina Stone-Butler, Gerin St. Claire, Brad Wygle
Producer/Network Black History for White People
Email ****@blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 683Twitter 489Instagram 30.7K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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12. Black History Moments

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Black History is more than the common names we always hear. Join Shaakira White, an HBCU grad and Black history enthusiast, as she recounts the stories of those little known or forgotten in Black History.If you want to learn more about Black history, are curious about all things Black, or just want to hear a great narrative, this is the podcast for you.MORE Host Shaakira White
Producer/Network Shaakira White
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 61Twitter 98Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Crossing Fences

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Oral histories of African-American men in Pittsburgh as collected by African-American boys and young men in Grades 5 to 12.
Producer/Network SLB Radio Productions, Inc.
Email ****@slbradio.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 3.7KTwitter 995 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

14. Noire History

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Get inspired. Get motivated. Get stories of Black history made and in the making. Noire History features Black history facts, non-fiction book reviews, and documentary discussions from across the Black diaspora. Join your host Natasha Nicolo to celebrate Black pride, excellence, and power all 365 days of the year.MORE Host Natasha N. McEachron
Producer/Network Natasha Nicolo
Email ****@noirehistoir.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 98Twitter 64Instagram 659 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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15. Wiki History!

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This is a lecture series about African American history. Each 'wiki' lecture is approximately 5 minutes long and teaches about lessons from the past can be used to improve our lives and the future. These lectures are fun, interesting, and inspirational!MORE Producer/Network Robin Lofton
Email ****@rememberinghistory.com
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 4.2K Get Email Contact

16. The Nod

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The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don't get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black culture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black -- in America, and around the world.MORE Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
Email ****@gimletmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.9KFacebook 1.6KTwitter 9KInstagram 38.3K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Aisle Tell You What • Love Black History

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Aisle Tell You What is a visual podcast where I share the weddings, marriages, and romances of notable Black figures throughout time. We reminisce not to be messy, but to remind us of the passion in our past, and to humanize the people we place on pedestals. Basically it's all love... Black history. Raconteuse: Ashleigh Coffie. Brought to you by Hueido Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Email Aisle Tell You What at aisle [at] hueido.comMORE Host Ashleigh Coffie
Producer/Network Hueido
Email ****@aisletellyouwhat.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 132Twitter 28Instagram 17.1K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Voice of Triumph

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Dive into the past with 'Voice of Triumph' your quick gateway to Black History. Unearth the stories of unsung heroes in bite-sized episodes, each lasting 2 to 5 minutes. Short, impactful, and exclusively audio, this podcast delivers the essence of history in moments. Perfect for a daily dose of inspiration, available wherever you listen. Discover history's gems in minutes with 'Voice of Triumph'!'MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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19. Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Welcome to Everyday Black History! Where we highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here we celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black American, Africans and Latinos of African descent are honored. We also highlight Institutions that have help the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others. EnjoyMORE Producer/Network Everyday Black History: Afro A
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 56Facebook 67.8KTwitter 22Instagram 5.9K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact