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  • Trey’s Table Episode 354: What Is An American?

    Trey’s Table Episode 354: What Is An American?
    Sep 10 2025
    Last week a sitting U.S. Senator gave a speech in which he argued that America was made by White Americans for White Americans. Let’s talk about this shocking speech and what it means for the nation.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 353: A One Person Law School

    Trey’s Table Episode 353: A One Person Law School
    Sep 9 2025
    Before Rosa Parks took her seat and before Brown v. Board, there was Aida Lois Sipuel Fisher. ⚖️

    Her name might not be in every history book, but her battle against Oklahoma’s segregation should be a story we all know. In 1946, a young Aida was denied entry to the University of Oklahoma law school for one reason: she was Black. But she refused to accept that "no."

    What followed was a three-year legal fight that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, a battle that cracked the foundation of "separate but equal" and paved the way for the civil rights victories to come.

    On the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we’re serving up the incredible story of this fearless pioneer. We break down her legal strategy, the immense pressure she faced, and how her victory in Sipuel v. Board of Regents became a crucial blueprint for Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP.

    Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

    Let’s make sure her name is remembered. Share this with someone who needs to know her story. #AidaSipuelFisher #BlackHistory #OklahomaHistory #CivilRights #NAACP #ThurgoodMarshall #SupremeCourt #TreysTablePodcast
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    38 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 352: Isaac Woodard

    Trey’s Table Episode 352: Isaac Woodard
    Sep 4 2025
    How does a single act of brutality change the course of a nation? On the new episode of #TreysTable, I’m diving into one of the most pivotal yet overlooked stories in American history: the blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard.

    In 1946, just hours after being honorably discharged from serving in WWII, the Black army sergeant was still in uniform when he was brutally beaten and blinded by South Carolina police. His "crime"? Asking to use the restroom.

    This story is a devastating chapter in the long history of police violence against Black Americans. But it’s also a story of how outrage can fuel change. The national outcry—led by the NAACP and Orson Welles—reached President Harry Truman, who was so horrified he was pushed to take historic action.

    This episode explores: ✅ The facts of the horrific attack ✅ The national media firestorm ✅ The sham trial that acquitted the police chief ✅ How this injustice directly led to the desegregation of the U.S. military

    The fight for justice for Isaac Woodard is a powerful and painful precursor to the movements we see today. His story is one we must all know.

    Tap the link in my bio to listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.

    #IsaacWoodard #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #CivilRights #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #AfricanAmericanHistory #MilitaryHistory #JimCrow #LearnHistory #TreySmith

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    51 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 351 Black Mayors

    Trey’s Table Episode 351 Black Mayors
    Sep 3 2025
    From Carl Stokes’ groundbreaking victory in Cleveland to the powerful tenures of Maynard Jackson and Harold Washington, the story of Black mayors in America is the story of modern urban politics.

    Their elections were historic triumphs, but their time in office was often a brutal battle against systemic inequality, "taxpayer revolts," and intense scrutiny.

    On the latest episode of Trey's Table, we break down this complex history. We explore: 🔹 The "first wave" and the immense challenges they faced. 🔹 How they shaped cities like Atlanta, Detroit, and Chicago. 🔹 The legacy they leave for today’s leaders.

    Listen to the full deep-dive now! Link in bio.

    #TrevsTable #Podcast #BlackHistory #PoliticalHistory #UrbanHistory #BlackMayors #AmericanPolitics #HistoryPodcast #LinkInBio
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    36 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 350: Race and Labor Day

    Trey’s Table Episode 350: Race and Labor Day
    Sep 1 2025
    In Episode 350 of #TreysTable, we're unpacking what the "no tax on tips" proposal really means—and who it actually serves. Did you know the subminimum wage for tipped workers has roots in post-Civil War racial exploitation? This isn't just about economics—it's about racial equity and who gets to earn a living wage in America.

    We break down how the National Restaurant Association (the "other NRA") has spent millions fighting fair wages while pushing for tax changes that benefit corporate interests over workers . Meanwhile, tipped workers—disproportionately women of color—face the highest rates of sexual harassment and economic instability in any industry .

    But there's hope! Across the country, movements like #OneFairWage are fighting back. Cities like Portland are leading the charge to eliminate the subminimum wage entirely , and workers are demanding dignity and equitable pay.

    🔗 Tap the link in bio to listen to Episode 350 now! Then let me know: Have you ever worked for tips? How do you think we can build a more equitable food service industry?

    #TreysTablePodcast #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #PodcastLife #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackHistory #LaborMovement #LaborRights #RestaurantWorkers #TippedWorkers #NoTaxOnTips #NationalRestaurantAssociation #OneFairWage #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #WorkersRights #FightFor15 #BlackWorkers #SocialJustice #HistoryLesson #CommunityOrganizing
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    38 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 349: Texas Hold ‘Em

    Trey’s Table Episode 349: Texas Hold ‘Em
    Sep 1 2025
    Headline: How Smith v. Allwright Broke the Back of the White Primary

    If you think your vote doesn’t matter, history has a powerful story to change your mind.

    In the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we dive deep into Smith v. Allwright (1944), a landmark Supreme Court case that fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of the American South and supercharged the modern Civil Rights Movement.

    For decades after Reconstruction, Southern states used a web of discriminatory tactics to disenfranchise Black voters. One of the most effective was the “white primary.” Because the Democratic Party dominated the South, winning its primary was tantamount to winning the election. By banning Black voters from participating in these primaries, white officials effectively silenced them without breaking a single federal law.

    That is, until Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund took on the case of Lonnie E. Smith, a Black dentist in Houston who was denied a ballot.

    Their victory was monumental. The Supreme Court ruled that barring Black voters from primaries was unconstitutional, violating the 14th and 15th Amendments.

    The impact was immediate and dramatic:

    · Black voter registration in the South skyrocketed from around 200,000 in 1940 to over 800,000 by 1948.
    · The legal victory provided a crucial playbook for challenging other Jim Crow laws, paving the way for Brown v. Board of Education a decade later.
    · It proved that the courts could be a powerful tool for achieving racial justice.

    However, the fight was far from over. Southern states swiftly invented new barriers—literacy tests, poll taxes, and economic intimidation—to continue suppressing the Black vote. This ongoing struggle highlights why the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was so necessary and why protecting voting rights remains critical today.

    This story is more than a history lesson; it’s a testament to the power of strategic litigation and unwavering courage. To hear the full story of the legal strategy, the risks involved, and the lasting legacy of this case, listen to the latest episode of Trey’s Table.


    #TreysTable #Podcast #SmithVAllwright #ThurgoodMarshall #VotingRights #CivilRightsHistory #NAACP #BlackHistory #LearnHistory
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    44 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 348: Courage in Columbia

    Trey’s Table Episode 348: Courage in Columbia
    Aug 31 2025
    Before he was a Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer risking his life for justice.

    The latest episode of Trey’s Table is live! 🎧

    We’re diving into the harrowing story of the Columbia 25—25 Black men in Tennessee charged with attempted murder for defending their community from a racist mob and police violence in 1946.

    In this episode, you’ll learn: ➡️ How a young Thurgood Marshall took on their nearly hopeless case. ➡️ The stunning legal strategy he used in a hostile courtroom. ➡️ Why this trial was a critical, yet often forgotten, victory for civil rights.

    This story is a powerful reminder of the courage it took to challenge Jim Crow America. Don’t miss it.

    Click the link in my bio to listen! 🔗

    #TreysTable #NewEpisode #ThurgoodMarshall #CivilRights #BlackHistory #HistoryPodcast #NAACP #ColumbiaTennessee #AfricanAmericanHistory #LegalHistory #Justice #LearnOnInstagram #Threads
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    36 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 347: The Catalog That Fought Against Racism

    Trey’s Table Episode 347: The Catalog That Fought Against Racism
    Aug 26 2025
    The Sears Catalog Was a Secret Weapon Against Jim Crow. The KKK Tried to Destroy It.

    In the latest episode of Trey’s Table, we dive into one of the most fascinating and overlooked stories of economic resistance.

    For African Americans in the segregated South, the Sears, Roebuck mail-order catalog was more than just a book of products—it was a source of dignity. It allowed people to shop for quality goods without facing the degradation, discrimination, and violence of racist store owners.

    This empowerment didn't go unnoticed. The Ku Klux Klan, threatened by this challenge to the racial and economic order, launched a massive smear campaign. They organized boycotts, held public catalog burnings, and spread the false rumor that Sears was a Black-owned company in a desperate attempt to scare away white customers.

    Tune in to Episode 347 to learn: ➡️ How the catalog broke the back of the exploitative sharecropper system. ➡️ The details of the KKK’s nationwide boycott campaign. ➡️ How Sears quietly worked to protect its Black customers. ➡️ What this history tells us about economics, race, and resistance.

    This is a story of how everyday acts of commerce can become profound acts of defiance.

    Listen to EPISODE 347 now! Link in my bio. 🎧

    What’s a piece of history that surprised you? Let me know in the comments! 👇

    #TreysTable #Podcast #NewEpisode #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #Sears #KKK #JimCrow #CivilRights #EconomicFreedom #HistoryFacts #LearnHistory #MailOrder #Resistance

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    41 min