Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

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What It Takes to Truck Oil 14 Hours a Day

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

04/13/15 • 3 min

For hazmat driver Ben Moorhead, a grueling workday starts at the crack of dawn. Here, he walks us through what it's like to transport oil for a living and the science involved in safely testing his precious cargo.

Author Richard Wright: An American Son

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

02/03/12 • 1 min

Years before his book Native Son became a best seller, author Richard Wright experienced the hard times of the Great Depression and launched his literary career working on the WPA Writers' Project.

Joseph McNeil of the Greensboro Four

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

01/25/12 • 0 min

Joseph McNeil, of the Greensboro Four, was compelled to stand up for his beliefs, regardless of how the rest of the world might react.

The Tuskegee Red-Tail Angels

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

01/17/12 • 2 min

When Black leaders demanded equality and World War II demanded more skilled soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen, or "Red-Tail Angels," became the first African American pilots to train for combat.

Remembering the Aftermath of a Tragic Event

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

02/08/13 • 3 min

We sit down with Lonnie Bunch, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, to hear his personal recollections of the events following MLK's assassination.

Let Your Motto Be Resistance

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

02/17/12 • 2 min

Curator Deborah Willis describes the National Museum of African American History and Culture's first exhibit.

Marian Anderson in Concert

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

02/17/12 • 1 min

Civil Rights history is captured on film as singer Marian Anderson performs for the entire country at the Lincoln Memorial.

The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

01/16/12 • 1 min

The first African American pilots ever inducted into the US Army Air Corps recall how much has changed since they joined in 1942.

The First Female African American Pilot

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

01/16/12 • 3 min

Bessie Coleman wanted to fly, and she wouldn't take no for an answer. As the first African American woman with a pilot's license, she proved her skill as a stunt pilot.

A Vintage Tuskegee Airplane

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month

01/04/12 • 1 min

Now flown only by nostalgic young pilots, one of the old-fashioned, low-tech WWII planes used by the first Tuskegee Airmen has been fully restored and dubbed "Spirit of Tuskegee."

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How many episodes does Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month have?

Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month currently has 20 episodes available.

What topics does Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month cover?

The podcast is about Culture, True Stories, History, Aviation, Podcasts, Civil Rights, Leaders, Tv & Film, Politics and African American.

What is the most popular episode on Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month?

The episode title 'What It Takes to Truck Oil 14 Hours a Day' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month?

The average episode length on Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month is 2 minutes.

How often are episodes of Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month released?

Episodes of Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month?

The first episode of Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month was released on May 16, 2008.

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Top 10 Smithsonian Channel Presents Black History Month Episodes

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