Check Out These Podcasts For Black History Month

 Several weeks ago, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and other "special observances" to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order. 

Here at Ear Worthy, those celebrations will continue as they should. In fact, we have just unveiled our new 2025 DEI directive, which states that we will not cover any podcast content that is DEI (Divisive, Exclusionary, or Insensitive). 

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Black History Month from EarBuds Podcast Collective

One of the most fertile spots for podcast recommendations is EarBuds Podcast Collective. Founded by Arielle Nissenblatt and curated by Andreea Coscai, the recommendations engine published a Black History Month edition that you can listen to here.

EarBuds Podcast Collective has a lot going for it. It's a fully functional website, has an advertising arm, its own podcast, holds live events about podcasting, and, most of all, excels at podcast recommendations.
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I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either Podcast

I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either uncovers stories often overlooked, and this series dives deep into long-lost history in an engaging, and informative way. Layered with originality and equipped with actual historical references and some hard truths, this journey of discovery is filled with comedy and entertainment for all ages to learn and be entertained.

Tune in daily throughout Black History Month for a fresh perspective that’s both engaging and enlightening.
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Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast

The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) announced the return of Black Healing Remixed: The Podcast for its second season on January 30th, 2024.

The first episode, that dropped on January 30th, featured Antonia Hylton, Emmy and Peabody award-winning author of Madness: Race & Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum. This inaugural second-season episode unpacks the troubling history of Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland and its reflection on modern mental health and prison systems.
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My Legacy Podcast

iHeartMedia, The Martin Luther King III Foundation and Legacy+ have collaborated on My Legacy, a new series that offers listeners an intimate look into the stories behind the personas of beloved public figures and influential leaders. Hosted by Martin Luther King III, human rights activist Arndrea Waters King, Legacy+ Founder Craig Kielburger, and social entrepreneur Marc Kielburger, My Legacy  premiered in late January 2025.

"Every person has a story, and it’s in sharing those stories that we find the threads connecting us all," said Martin Luther King III. "My Legacy is about uncovering the untold moments that define us and connecting with the humanity in every voice."

 "My Legacy shines a light on the resilience and love that shape our lives, reminding us that each of us has the power to create a fulfilled life," added Arndrea Waters King.
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iHeart Celebrates Black History Month

 iHeart says: "As Black History Month kicks off, now more than ever is a welcome time in America for the education and celebration of Black culture and achievement. This year, iHeartRadio honors Black History Month by highlighting a collection of must-listen-to podcasts, music and a nationwide What Black History Month Means to Me campaign."

Across the country, local iHeart talent are sharing their perspective on the true meaning of this annual celebration of Black history and culture and inviting listeners to join the conversation by going online and answering what Black History means to them. Tune in to your local Classic Hip Hop, Hip Hop/R&B and R&B stations to hear more from our on-air talent and how you can participate.
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 Impostrix Podcast Season Four Approaching

 "Impostrix Podcast validates working people of color who feel like an imposter in their workspaces or who navigate racial toxicity in their career. We are a healing and learning space that encourages creativity, resilience, confidence, and pride," says creator/host Whitney Knox Lee.

The Impostrix podcast was a double award winner in 2024, winning at the Black Podcasting Awards and the Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.
Check out the archives of the Impostrix podcast until season four hits your earbuds.