Join co-hosts Donna Polk & Jonathan Stokes on Now We Know, the monthly podcast that encourages learning and relearning black history in a fun yet educational way. Together, they unpack and repack our history from the lens of two people simply trying to figure it out and spread the word. Reading between the lines of what we learned and what we need to learn, we're here to bridge the gap.
Now We Know
Claim This Podcastby Donna Polk and Jonathan Stokes
4.6(12 reviews)
66 episodes
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Join co-hosts Donna Polk & Jonathan Stokes on Now We Know, the monthly podcast that encourages learning and relearning black history in a fun yet educational way. Together, they unpack and repack our history from the lens of two people simply trying to figure it out and spread the word. Reading between the lines of what we learned and what we need to learn, we're here to bridge the gap.
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10/12/2021
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Bayard Rustin & the Worst Kept Secret of Pride in Politics
<p>Bayard Rustin may likely not ring a bell. If not, that's ok. We didn't know until later years also.</p><p><br></p><p>Bayard Rustin was the mastermind behind may of the civil rights activists and their non-violent approach to protests in the fight for justice. As a gay black man, raised in Pennsylvania by Quaker grandparents, the philosophy of non-violence permeated Rustin's personal and professional life - despite the injustices he often faced. </p><p>To Rustin's work and perseverance, we say thank you. To his character and who is as a person, we say slay - and Happy Pride!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong></p><p>@DonnaJaneen_ </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resource:</strong></p><p>https://www.netflix.com/title/81111528</p><p><br></p><p>#pridemonth #blackhistory #pride #politics</p>
May 7, 2026
The Michael Movie
<p>Donna & Jonathan can't be the only ones pining for more than the Michael Jackson movie gave. Did they love it? Of course! Did Jaafar do an incredible job portraying his uncle? Absolutely!</p><p>Most of the message was there, the songs didn't disappoint - but Donna & Jonathan were left wanting and needing more story to be told, behind the scenes to be shown, and answers to questions that remain explained. </p><p><br /></p><p>Have you seen the Michael Jackson movie? What did you walk away feeling and thinking? 🤔 Will you tune in to part 2 when it comes out? 🎥</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong></p><p>https://youtu.be/snHFnqzj0fI</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong></p><p>@DonnaJaneen</p><p>@stfustrokes</p><p><br /></p><p>#michaeljackson #movie #michaeljacksonmovie #thejackson5</p>
April 10, 2026
Henrietta Lack's Immortal Life
<p>Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cervical cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent, became the source of one of the most important medical findings in history. Her cells, HeLa, were used to develop numerous vaccines and scientific breakthroughs, yet her family remained unaware of her contribution for nearly 25 years after her passing.</p><p><br></p><p>To watch the full episode, check out our YouTube Channel for go-live at 2pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgTz_qo0OVWxo46Tb-x-BEA</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>https://www.msm.edu/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks/index.php</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqJP85-InE</p><p>https://www.science.org/content/article/what-does-historic-settlement-won-henrietta-lacks-s-family-mean-others</p><p>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/novartis-settles-with-henrietta-lacks-estate-over-use-of-her-cancer-cells-to-advance-medicine</p><p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Lacks</p><p>https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henrietta-lacks</p><p>https://people.com/woman-in-labor-brought-into-zoom-court-refused-c-section-11941448</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong></p><p>@NowWeKnowThePodcast</p><p>@DonnaJaneen</p><p><br></p><p>#blackmaternalhealth #blackhistory #blackmaternalhealthmonth #blackwomen #medicine #science </p>
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