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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: This Phrase's History Is Blacker Than The Ace Of Spades
Description: This phrase has existed for centuries. Yet, at some point, its meaning became racist. And it all started with figs. Can you guess what it is?
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2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company.
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The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith and Len Webb...