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The Evolution of (Black) Beauty

The Evolution of (Black) Beauty

Season 1 Episode 9
15:17
What Missy Elliott Did for Afrofuturism

What Missy Elliott Did for Afrofuturism

Season 1 Episode 10
12:51
Should You Go To an HBCU?

Should You Go To an HBCU?

Season 1 Episode 11
13:05
Why Richard Pryor is Still Funny

Why Richard Pryor is Still Funny

Season 1 Episode 12
16:28
Should We Keep Eating Soul Food?

Should We Keep Eating Soul Food?

Season 1 Episode 13
18:07
Where Are You REALLY From?

Where Are You REALLY From?

Season 1 Episode 14
16:29
Episode 5: The Calling

The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
53:05
When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

Season 51 Episode 1
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Say It Loud

"Black Sounding" Names and Their Surprising History

Season 1 Episode 8

What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history. Azie and Evelyn discuss the history, culture, and influence on "black sounding names."

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