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Down Home

Down Home

By: Jason Jones and Derek Wyse
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  • James Baldwin

    James Baldwin
    Mar 16 2026

    One of the most powerful voices in twentieth-century literature and social commentary, James Baldwin spent his life confronting America with its deep contradictions surrounding ethnicity.

    Through works like Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time, Baldwin challenged America to reckon with its bigotry, identity, and justice. In this episode we explore the life of James Baldwin.

    #jamesbaldwin #celebrateblackhistory #bhms #paris #blackhistory365
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    19 mins
  • Josephine Baker

    Josephine Baker
    Mar 9 2026

    Josephine Baker rose to international fame as a dancer, singer, and stage performer, dazzling audiences with her charisma and electric performances. But her story goes beyond the stage.

    #celebrateblackhistory #blackhistory365 #bhms #josephinebaker #blackhistorymonth
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    21 mins
  • Escaping Jim Crow: Black Life in Paris After the Great War

    Escaping Jim Crow: Black Life in Paris After the Great War
    Mar 3 2026

    When World War I ended, thousands of Black American soldiers faced a question that went beyond simply returning home. For many, the Great War had been a fight for freedom in more ways than one. Yes, they wore the uniform and fought for their country — but crossing the Atlantic also meant stepping outside the suffocating grip of Jim Crow.

    #paris #blackhistory365 #jimcrow #bhms #celebrateblackhistory
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    15 mins
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