In this episode of Black Folklore, discover the incredible untold story of John Benson, a former slave who escaped Alabama, rescued his sister, and built a thriving Black community on the very land where he was once enslaved. His son carried on his legacy by founding the first Black-owned railroad in the U.S. near what […]
Discover how a group of fugitive slaves from the Gullah Geechee community escaped bondage in the 1700s, formed alliances with Native Americans in Florida, and created a thriving free Black settlement. Despite relentless attacks from the U.S. military, these resilient warriors fought bravely to defend their freedom, even earning the title of “Seminole Negroes” for […]
Discover the haunting tale of Mary Ellen Pleasant, the “Voodoo Queen of San Francisco,” in this episode of Black Folklore. At the city’s smallest park, Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park, her restless spirit still lingers, chilling visitors to the bone. Once one of the wealthiest and most powerful Black women in America, Pleasant’s legacy is […]
Step into the legendary tale of O.T. Jackson and the Black ghost town of Dearfield, Colorado. Named after a Haitian general, Jackson was a trailblazer who believed in the power of wealth-building and Black ownership. Explores how he turned his vision into a reality, creating a safe haven for Black Americans in this episode of […]
