Trump declares that he’s “in good health” after a physical exam…Because bloated cankles, incontinence & discolored hands are ALL signs of virility...Didn't you know that?!

youtu.be/zzdi0tqayUo Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has died at 95. From Saxophone Colossus to Kennedy Center Honoree, his fearless improvisation and revolutionary sound helped redefine modern jazz. This tribute honors the life, music, and enduring legacy of one of America’s greatest artists. #AAHIAH

youtu.be/nECndlC6ksk This Memorial Day, explore the legacy of Black Civil War soldiers through an actual 1864 letter written by Sgt. Morgan W. Carter, a Black Union soldier. His firsthand account reveals the struggles, courage, and vital role African Americans played in shaping U.S. history.

youtu.be/uX7v7y-sNcE Christopher Priest became the first Black editor at Marvel Comics and helped redefine characters like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Iron Fist and more. This is the story of one of the most influential — and overlooked — creators in comic book history. #AAHIAH

youtu.be/wzKXf3zIk6A This Memorial Day, AAHIAH confronts a grim chapter of Civil War history, with an episode on Black Union soldiers held at Andersonville Prison. We examine African American POW experiences & Confederate war crimes, shedding light on crucial stories erased from mainstream history.

Byron Allen saying, "comedy shouldn’t be political,” is like saying food shouldn’t have any taste.

youtu.be/XLkMdmueI5g During Jim Crow, segregation barred Black residents in Winston-Salem, NC from public trolleys. In 1926, they formed the Safe Bus Company, which grew into the world's largest Black-owned bus company. AAHIAH explores its historic rise, service, and eventual fall after integration.

Did you know the 1st Memorial Day was held by newly freed African Americans in Charleston in 1865? This episode of African American History Is AMERICAN History uncovers the untold story of freedmen honoring the soldiers who fought for emancipation. Watch: youtu.be/n-vvL85ZuVQ

Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Trump's Director of National Intelligence, is easily the first sign of "intelligence" we've seen from her.

youtu.be/rjc4ySqbuNc On Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Police officer Michael Byrd protected Congress during the Capitol attack, making a split-second decision that changed his life forever. This is a story of political extremism, race, misinformation, and the lasting legacy of January 6 in American history.

youtu.be/KowkCxRocpU After the Civil War, Reconstruction transformed America. Formerly enslaved African Americans voted, held office, built schools, and fought for equality — while white supremacist backlash gave rise to Jim Crow and racial violence. The rise & fall of Reconstruction explained.

Born on May 19, 1925, Malcolm X would have been 101 years old today. youtu.be/izrBwzz3GIA

youtu.be/nE9JTQTU9Zs AAHIAH dives into a true story of racial cleansing & erasure. Man-made Lake Lanier hides a painful chapter of history. Built in 1956, it was flooded over Oscarville, a thriving Black town violently destroyed in 1912 by white residents who forced out 1,000+ people.

In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa” Clarence Carter performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint. “Patches” was his biggest hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard chart. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/a...

AAHIAH dives into the 1960s Black Power Movement—a shift from nonviolence to political & cultural empowerment. Explore the rise of figures like Stokely Carmichael and the Black Panther Party’s focus on community self-defense & social programs. 📺 youtu.be/-Vp52ioQEig

youtu.be/EQKJAw7ISOo Louis Armstrong wasn’t just a jazz genius—he risked his entire career to speak out against injustice. Discover the untold story of Satchmo’s activism: from his 1957 stand against Eisenhower over the Little Rock Nine to demanding integrated audiences and supporting MLK.

youtu.be/Trq-aLGtjbM Redlining is the systematic denial of mortgages and financial services based on race. Originating from 1930s New Deal programs, these "redline" boundaries racialized poverty and built structural racism into U.S. society—consequences that persist today.

youtu.be/HGzmFOM7xfk The Dark History of the Poll Tax explores how poll taxes became a tool of voter suppression, disenfranchising Black Americans & poor voters — and how the Civil Rights Movement ended this financial barrier to voting in federal elections.

youtu.be/Pzn6Mbu_uKY On “Bloody Sunday,” March 7, 1965, Amelia Boynton Robinson was brutally beaten by police on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge while marching for voting rights. The image of her bloodied and unconscious shocked the world and galvanized support for the Civil Rights Movement.

Ep. 112 of AAHIAH explores the complex life of William Ellison, a Black man born into slavery who became the wealthiest slave owner in Antebellum South Carolina. This is a thought-provoking look at the horrific and rarely discussed realities of American history. Watch: youtu.be/uAwbjtyS-mo

youtu.be/0k69IbCaf58 Born in 1902 near Taft, Oklahoma, Sarah Rector became an oil baron at just 11 years old. Her wealth was so great that the Oklahoma Legislature declared her to be...White. The white press of the day dubbed her “the richest colored girl in the world.”

youtu.be/jBX1DnUpfh4 In 1989, Lawrence Douglas Wilder became the first African American elected governor in U.S. history. From the grandson of enslaved Virginians to the governor’s mansion, Wilder’s life reminds us that African American history is inseparable from America’s story.

youtu.be/hBJAKQ_7Do4 In July 1964, Rochester exploded after decades of segregation, redlining, police brutality, and economic inequality. The Rochester Riots weren’t random—they were the result of systemic racism hidden beneath the image of a “progressive” Northern city. #CivilRights #AAHIAH

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first Black psychiatrist in the US and a pioneer in Alzheimer’s research. Despite his vital discoveries, he faced systemic neglect. He and his wife, prominent artist Meta Vaux Warrick, lived in Framingham, MA. Learn more: youtu.be/Bckncfn2Rl0

SCOTUS temporarily restored access to the abortion pill… but not Black folks' voting rights. WTF?!

youtu.be/Hh3VmB4Y4cs On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back key Voting Rights Act protections in Louisiana v. Callais—reshaping district maps and political power. This isn’t just law. It’s history repeating itself.

youtu.be/lgpfr64OjJs Wilson betrayed Black voters by segregating federal agencies and reversing decades of post-Reconstruction progress. His presidency didn't just uphold Jim Crow—it fueled it, sparking a new era of civil rights resistance.

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youtu.be/XDbtc1FBkYs Born into slavery, Bill Traylor didn’t begin drawing until age 85—while homeless on the streets of Montgomery, Alabama. Today, his work hangs in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A powerful story of survival, art, and legacy.