Hey Black Child: The Podcast

Matthew Henson was one of the first people to step foot on the North Pole!

Welcome to Season 6! 

Learn more about Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji B. Jackson!

Known as the peanut man! Learn more about George Washington Carver and his impact on farming. 

This season is all about first and we could not let the week go by without talking about MLK. 

Sources
https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/
https://www.history.com/mlk

American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals.

Avery and Jackson learn about Four Star General Colin Luther Powell.

Come learn about the first Black Supreme Court Justice! 

Learn about Lucy Stanton Day Sessions who became the first Black-AMERICAN woman to complete a four-year college course when, in 1850, she graduated with a Literary Degree from the Ladies' Literary Course of Oberlin College.

Learn a little about the first Black American Billionaire.

Sources 
https://www.oprah.com/index.html
https://www.emmys.com/bios/oprah-winfrey
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Oprah-Winfrey

Listen and learn more about the C.R. PATTERSON & SONS COMPANY-- 

 The C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm and the first Black American-owned automobile manufacturer. The company was founded by Charles Richard Patterson.

Source: 
http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/p/patterson/patterson.htm

Do you know the history behind  Lift Every Voice and Sing? Well, Avery and Jackson share a little knowledge about the Black National Anthem. 

Special Guest: Tamar Chapman 

Avery and Jackson talk about the history of Black Olympians. 

Avery and Jackson learn about being a Principal! Listen to our conversation with Principal Kieli Ferguson from 9th District Elementry School in Covington, Ky! ⁠

Avery and Jackson celebrate one year of the podcast! Join us for a walk down memory lane! 

We are talking all about smart money moves! The earlier children learn about money the better. 

Special Guest: Lawrence Cain Jr. 

Have you heard of Juneteenth? Learn how the holiday got started and a few ways you can celebrate with your family!

Avery and Jackson learn a little more about mental health! 

Special guests: Dr. C. Brooks and her daughter Gabby! 

Avery and Jackson explore the history of Black Americans on Broadway. 

Avery and Jackson share information about Black cowboys who braved the west in search of freedom! 

Many Black Americans feel connected to Africa. We wanted to share some of the rich histories that the land has to offer. 

Avery and Jackson learn about The Green Book that was used to help Black Americans travel safely. 

Check out some fun travel resources on our website. 

Do you have daily affirmation rituals in your house? We do! Join Avery and Jackson as they share our family affirmations.

Entrepreneurship is taking off and is a really important aspect in closing the wealth gap between Black and White Americans. 

We wanted to spotlight some kid entrepreneurs that are doing big things! They are really living up to the poem, "Hey Black Child"!

Avery and Jackson explore Black first in outer space. 

Check out our website for additional resources. 

Special Guest: Chris Jelks | Aerospace Engineer 

With permission from the publishing company, Jackson is sharing the story of Garrett Morgan!

Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black Histoy 

Join Avery for a quick biography on Ella Fitzgerald. 

Black History Year!!  Avery and Jackson share the history of Black History Month and the man who created it, Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

Every season we will spotlight professions that have low numbers of Black people represented in the field. We kick this series off by exploring Pharmacy. 

Special Guest: Dr. Ryan Marable

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Avery and Jackson share the history of the presidential inauguration and talk about Black people that have made a run for the White House!

Inauguration Episode Resources 

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Join Avery and Jackson as they learn about the early history of the Negro Leagues.

With Special Guest: Josh Harrison

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