What Is Pan-Africanism? | Black History Buff: Definitions

02/26/25 • 1 min

Black History Buff: Uncovering Untold Stories

Hey family! Welcome to Black History Buff: Definitions—a new mini-series where we break down keywords, terms, and phrases from Black and African history in quick, bite-sized episodes.

In this first episode, we’re looking at Pan-Africanism—the idea that African people, no matter where they are in the world, share a common history and future. This concept has influenced movements, leaders, and nations, shaping how Black communities think about unity and identity.

These short episodes are designed to give you a simple, shareable definition—something to learn for yourself or pass on to someone else.

🎧 Listen now, and let’s keep the conversation going.

💬 Got a word or term you’d like me to define? Drop a comment or hit me up on social media!

Stay curious. Stay proud. Stay blessed.

#BlackHistory #PanAfricanism #BlackUnity #BlackHistoryBuff #AfricanDiaspora #HistoryPodcast #LearnBlackHistory #EducationalPodcast

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Hey family! Welcome to Black History Buff: Definitions—a new mini-series where we break down keywords, terms, and phrases from Black and African history in quick, bite-sized episodes.

These short episodes are designed to give you a simple, shareable definition—something to learn for yourself or pass on to someone else.

🎧 Listen now, and let’s keep the conversation going.

💬 Got a word or term you’d like me to define? Drop a comment or hit me up on social media!

Stay curious. Stay proud. Stay blessed.

#BlackHistory #PanAfricanism #BlackUnity #BlackHistoryBuff #AfricanDiaspora #HistoryPodcast #LearnBlackHistory #EducationalPodcast

The Black History Buff Podcast is a fully independent project.

We aren't backed by a publishing house, advertising partners or a major enterprise. For our existence, we depend on our loyal listeners – we depend on you.

So, if you enjoy our content and want to support the creation of more, join our history village and support our mission to share hidden stories from Black Culture, join my free Patreon:

Membership benefits include:
Early access to new episodes
Bonus episodes and content
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Get featured In Episode End credits
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Thank you for listening, sharing, and joining us on our mission.

Stay Blessed,

King Kurus, The Black History Buff

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Previous Episode

Black Women Who Wrote Themselves Into History

📖 Black women who used the pen as a weapon—why don’t we know their names?

In this powerful episode of The Black History Buff Podcast, King Kurus takes us on a journey through the lives of Phillis Wheatley, Maria W. Stewart, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper—three trailblazing Black women who defied the odds and demanded their voices be heard.

🔥 Phillis Wheatley – The enslaved poet who challenged the hypocrisy of the Founding Fathers and became the first published African American woman in 1773.

🔥 Maria W. Stewart – The fearless orator who, in 1831, became the first Black woman to publicly speak on politics and women's rights—only to be silenced by society.

🔥 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper – The poet and abolitionist who stood before the National Women’s Rights Convention in 1866 and called out white feminists for ignoring Black women’s struggles.

These women wrote themselves into history when the world wanted them erased. But their words still echo today—are we listening?

🎧 Tune in now to rediscover the forgotten pioneers of Black literature and activism.

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#BlackHistoryPodcast #PhillisWheatley #MariaWStewart #FrancesEllenWatkinsHarper #WomenInHistory #BlackWomenWriters #Abolitionist #PoetryAsActivism #IntersectionalFeminism #untoldstories

The Black History Buff Podcast is a fully independent project.

We aren't backed by a publishing house, advertising partners or a major enterprise. For our existence, we depend on our loyal listeners – we depend on you.

So, if you enjoy our content and want to support the creation of more, join our history village and support our mission to share hidden stories from Black Culture, join my free Patreon:

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Early access to new episodes
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Get featured In Episode End credits
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King Kurus, The Black History Buff

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Next Episode

Soul Food: A Taste of Resilience | Black History Buff: Definitions

In this episode of Black History Buff: Definitions, we explore one of the most iconic and culturally rich elements of African American life—Soul Food.

This short and engaging episode touches on the origins, cultural significance, and emotional weight behind the term, showing how food can be more than sustenance—it can be memory, identity, and resistance.

You’ll hear how Soul Food connects generations, preserves heritage, and carries stories within every bite. Whether you’ve grown up with it or are just discovering it, this definition offers a deeper understanding of what makes Soul Food so much more than just a meal.

Perfect for anyone curious about Black culinary history, cultural survival, or how everyday terms hold powerful historical meaning.

Tap in and take a moment to reflect on what’s really being served at the table.

The Black History Buff Podcast is a fully independent project.

We aren't backed by a publishing house, advertising partners or a major enterprise. For our existence, we depend on our loyal listeners – we depend on you.

So, if you enjoy our content and want to support the creation of more, join our history village and support our mission to share hidden stories from Black Culture, join my free Patreon: