Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories
King Kurus, Griot of Black & 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 deep into the rich and thrilling history of the African Diaspora. We go beyond the textbooks, covering everything from the ancient kingdoms of African History to the American Civil Rights movement and the trailblazers of Black British history. 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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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 prison-for-profit system and exposed the origins…
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 is often misunderstood or…
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 modern Black history.Founded in 1966 in Oakland,…
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, carried out by German colonial forces in Southwest Africa.…
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 disturbing pattern of prosecutorial targeting that…
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 Diaspora.Often mentioned in conversations about…
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 enduring legacy.Recognised as one of the most…
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 drum language of Cuba's Abakuá brotherhoods. But this…
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 story begins in 1969 when Fela, a Nigerian jazz…
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. Published in Nature journal, this groundbreaking…
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 immediate. Critics immediately drew parallels to…
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 likely heard the word in conversations about…
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 origins of Cuban music's most distinctive rhythm. a sound…
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, and cultural survival in the face of enslavement…
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 history.Between 1916 and 1970, over six million…
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 quiet content review — it was a warning shot.In this…
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 — all while being overlooked and underestimated. In…
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 Ibrahim Traoré really fighting for?In this…
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 explore the remarkable journey of the Jamaican-born…
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: Definitions, we share the term Epistemic Erasure—a powerful…
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Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories has published 100 episodes since July 2018, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
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