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What\u2019s the real deal with history? Is history as straightforward as we make it out to be? Don\u2019t you ever wonder who decides which stories make the cut? Whose narratives get the spotlight? And who decides what\u2019s deemed worthy of preservation regarding our people and culture?\n\nWe all know how Black history across the globe has been swiped, twisted, and rewritten by colonialism. But how is this being challenged? How can we ensure our stories aren\u2019t just fabricated footnotes in someone else\u2019s tale?\n\nOur guest today, Kamau Ware, has some thoughts on that front.\n\nKamau is not your average historian \u2013 he\u2019s also a visual artist and founder of the groundbreaking Black Gotham Experience, also known as BGX. Through historic walks across the Big Apple, photography-based graphic novels, and unique events, BGX shines a light on the massive impact of the African Diaspora. As a storyteller extraordinaire, Kamau is rewriting the rules of preserving Black history, and he\u2019s here to drop some insights that will have you looking at history in new and interesting ways.\n\n--\n\nBlack History Year (BHY) is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school and explore pathways to liberation with people who are leading the way. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com \u2014 most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.\n\n\nThe BHY production team includes Jareyah Bradley, Brooke Brown, Amber Davis, and Elyse Rawlings. Our producers are Cydney Smith and Len Webb for PushBlack. Lance John with Gifted Sounds engineers and edits the show. Our executive producers are PushBlack's Julian Walker and Lilly Workneh.\n\nBlack History Year's host is Darren Wallace.\n \nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\n \n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices