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Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories

King Kurus, Griot of Black History & African History

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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 into the rich and thrilling history of the African Diaspora. More than just a podcast, this show is a bridge connecting Black communities to the past, offering powerful stories that enlighten, empower, and inspire
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viking-strongman/subscribe I will discuss topics ranging from history to conspiracy theories to true crime, just whatever topic my autistic brain is focusing on at the moment. You can email episode suggestions or feedback to [email protected] you can also support the podcast through venmo @vikingstrongman also check out the website. https://linktr.ee/vikingstrongman thank you all for the support.
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Ask the History Buff

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Ask the History Buff is a podcast produced by Lynette Bloedow, Owner of ChristianRoots Canada. I am a transplanted Canadian from the West Indies into Canada by choice. I have become curious about Canadian history from a Christian perspective. I research biographies and tell stories with passion and compassion about the Christian INFLUENCERS I discover. Many of them have left substantial legacies in Canada. I change BORING Hi(story) into EXCITING STORIES. I research the EVENTS in which these ...
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The Buffalo History Museum Podcast

The Buffalo History Museum

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The Buffalo History Museum Podcast is the premier source for Western New York history. Each episode, we tell a story of the people and events that have shaped our region. New episodes are released monthly. Help us grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing us.
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Wyoming, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and abundant resources, unfolds a captivating narrative through its distinctive history. Delve into the state's intriguing past with hosts Jeremy Yates and John Woodward, as they unravel the stories of remarkable individuals, iconic places, and pivotal events that have shaped Wyoming. Join us on a journey through time and discover why Wyoming is like nowhere else on Earth.
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Discover exactly what happened to British General Thomas Gage following the debacle at Bunker Hill. Find out what exact role Margaret Gage might’ve played in the lead up to Concord. Learn if British Colonel Alexander Leslie managed to move forward despite his regiment’s retreat from Salem. Get an in depth analysis into how Salem’s Maritime Economy …
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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 explore the remarkable journey of the Jamaican-born visionary who became the face of Pan-African pride and self-reliance. Learn how Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, launched the B…
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Determine just how different the situation was for British Troop Forces as they made their way into Concord from Lexington. Agree if by early afternoon of April 19, 1775, lessons from Salem were still on the minds amongst militia commanders. Go behind the scenes and discover whether or not British Troop Units were well protected as they engaged Col…
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to serve in Congress, representing New York’s 12th District. Four years later, she became the first woman and first Black candidate to seek a major party’s presidential nomination. Following her career in politics, Shirley moved to Buffalo with her husband, State Legislator Arthur Hardw…
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Agree if in fact the news behind Colonel Leslie’s retreat had spread quickly to neighboring towns outside Salem. Discover just how intense printing a newspaper was in Colonial Times. Learn how many days after February 26 did a newspaper in Massachusetts first go about publishing an account regarding Colonel Leslie’s retreat. Get introduced to Essex…
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Discover what came about following Richard Derby Senior moving nearby where Colonel Alexander Leslie was currently positioned. Figure out if Colonel Leslie and other 64th Regiment of Foot Officers decided upon another efficient strategy behind getting the crowd to disperse. Learn what Captain John Felt of Salem overheard while following Colonel Les…
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Get introduced to British Officer Alexander Leslie including his family upbringing. Discover what type of ship HMS Lively was including her role within the greater British Fleet Network. Find out if any written letters regarding correspondence between General Gage & Colonel Leslie exist entailing plans about a raid on Salem. Receive an accurate bre…
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Explore differences between taverns and inns. Get an understanding behind why British Officer Spies in Captain William Brown & Ensign Henry DeBerniere had to be careful when frequenting Inns/Taverns. Agree if Engineers in uniform were considered to be the most common mapmakers. Understand why Sunday was so important including what was and wasn’t to…
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Determine firsthand if British Soldiers had served as permanent fixtures in the American Colonies before 7 Years War ended. Go behind the scenes and learn how previous conflicts paved the way for French & Indian War. Learn how British Officers & Soldiers eventually came to view both Colonial Militia Forces & Indians. Discover how many Indian People…
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Get introduced to Ebenezer Richardson. Understand what unravels on Thursday February 22, 1770, involving Ebenezer Richardson including the event that follows less than two weeks later. Learn why Parliament passed the 1773 Tea Act including actions engaged by Bostonian’s come December 16 of that year. Discover how Parliament responded in the afterma…
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In September 1850, Swedish opera star Jenny Lind began an 18-month tour of American cities promoted by P.T. Barnum. The tour brought her to Buffalo four times in 1851, but one of the performances was special. It was a fundraiser, bringing relief to victims of a fire in the city’s Canal District. This is the story of Lind’s American tour, her visits…
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Find out when English Colonists first settled in present day Salem including the original settlement’s name. Get to know Englishmen Roger Conant & John Endecott including their job roles. Learn about the Puritan’s as well as their religious beliefs. Discover what Salem refers to including the working relationship between Roger Conant & John Endecot…
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What counts as “real knowledge”? Who decides which histories are taught—and which ones are left out? In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we share the term Epistemic Erasure—a powerful concept that explains how knowledge, cultures, and histories are systematically erased or dismissed, especially those belonging to Black, Indigenous, …
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Agree if it’s fair to say that conflict amongst people of two or more parties has been a permanent fixture since ancient civilization times. Go behind the scenes and discover how conflict onto itself proved inevitable after 7 Years War ended in 1763. Understand how emerging victoriously in time of war can either unite or divide an imperial nation’s…
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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. This short and engaging episode touches on the origins, cultural significance, and emotional weight behind the term, showing how food can be more than sustenance—it can be memory, identity, and resis…
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Go behind the scenes and learn how French Civil Engineer Augustin Jean Fresnel invented Fresnel Lenses. Determine exactly just how many lighthouses remain active along the Great Lakes including total number which still retain their Fresnel Lenses. Learn about various achievements which U.S. Lighthouse Board made during its nearly 60 Years in existe…
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Learn how an insurance company come year 1957 went about investing in more than just natural resources. Discover which insurance company sought to invest money into having a ship who could navigate safely through the nearly completed Saint Lawrence Seaway. Determine if this ship which was officially completed in 1958 became the first laker built to…
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Figure out how many lighthouses Lake Superior has total including Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s rise to economic stardom following admittance into Union after 1837. Learn everything there is possible about the Apostle Islands including a European Historian who was responsible for giving them their official title. Discover if there are any lighthouse…
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In the 1860s, Buffalo Bishop John Timon commissioned a 43-bell carillon for the city's St. Joseph's Cathedral. The bells, however, would run into a series of problems which prevented them from being heard for more than a half century--and then for nearly another century after that. This is the story of the bells, their unlucky journey, and their ev…
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Get introduced to Michigan’s oldest city dating back to 1668 including the roles played by both Saint Mary’s River & Rapids. Discover how the Soo Locks came into play including their presence in both Canada and United States. Learn just how significant of a role French Missionaries Claude Dablon & Jacques Marquette played in establishing Michigan’s…
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Discover exactly how many historic lighthouse structures including range lights are still used today in Lake Michigan within Wisconsin’s Door County. Uncover exact number of both confirmed and unconfirmed shipwrecks listed for Door County, Wisconsin. Receive an in-depth report about 285 Foot Long Wooden Ship SS Australasia including her unfortunate…
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Determine what exactly makes Lake Michigan so different from Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, & Superior. Discover where Michigan derived from per the Ojibwe People. Understand why Jean Nicolet was an important figure during 1630’s including the various Indian Tribes that Western European Explorers came upon. Learn if shipping increased heavily along La…
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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 episode, we’re looking at Pan-Africanism—the idea that African people, no matter where they are in the world, share a common history and future. This co…
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Discover how more than one weather pattern system impacted the Great Lakes Region per U.S. Upper Midwest & Southwest Ontario Canada between late October into early November 1913. Find out what hurdles faced the U.S. Weather Bureau involving storm forecasting in 1913. Get an in depth analysis behind when the storm first struck Lake Huron including f…
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Discover how Lake Huron’s name came about. Figure out what narrow body of water drains Lake Superior starting at the end of Whitefish Bay into Lake Huron. Learn what towns, cities, & villages call Lake Huron home per Michigan & Ontario, Canada. Go behind the scenes and determine if Michigan got admitted into the Union around same time Fort Gratiot …
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📖 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 journey through the lives of Phillis Wheatley, Maria W. Stewart, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper—three trailblazing Black women who defied the odds and demanded their voices be heard. 🔥 Phil…
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Discover the number of actual islands which exist on Lake Erie including how far back they date. Learn the differences involving Lake Erie’s Western & Eastern Ends regarding rocklike formations. Go behind the scenes and learn everything there is to know about Glacial Grooves at Kelley’s Island, Ohio. Determine if in fact French Explorers were the f…
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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 pivotal figures like Kathleen Cleaver, Angela Davis, and Assata Shakur, whose unwavering commitment to Black activism, community organising, and the African diasporahelped s…
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