Our Truth Our History Our Story: Our THS

About Our Truth Our History Our Story: Our THS

Our Truth Our History Our Story: Our THS is a podcast launched in 2026 on W. E. B. Du Bois’ birthday, February 23. It is grounded in the belief that every Black person in America deserves to be seen, heard, and respected for their lived understanding of what it means to be Black in this country.The series explores how personal stories become collective memory, and how history is too often erased, distorted, or left untaught. Reclaiming and telling these narratives ourselves is a powerful act of leadership, guiding the historical narrative as the griots we were always meant to be. Now more than ever, this is an urgent cultural act of truth.Moving beyond dates and documented facts, the podcast centers truth as lived experience. It explores the emotional, spiritual, and generational perspectives, revealing the depth, complexity, and resilience of Black life. Through intimate conversations, historical reflection, and contemporary voices, Our Truth, Our History, Our Story creates a space where memory is preserved, identity is affirmed, and the fullness of Black humanity is honored.

Publisher

Rita Coburn

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2026

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   W.E.B. Du Bois: More Than a Soundbite | London with Jeffrey Wright & Zac Ntim (Part 1)

   Episode 36 W.E.B. Du Bois: More Than a Soundbite | London with Jeffrey Wright & Zac Ntim (Part 1) Our THS: Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. Hosted by Rita Coburn Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pimQpiUJ9Mc (https://youtu.be/pimQpiUJ9Mc) W.E.B. Du Bois was more than a soundbite. He was a scholar, activist, visionary, and one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. But how much do we really know about the man behind the words we so often quote? In this episode, Rita Coburn takes us to London for the United Kingdom premiere of W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, her feature documentary exploring the extraordinary life, work, and enduring legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois. Joining Rita for a special conversation are acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright, whose voice brings Du Bois' writings to life in the film, and Deadline journalist Zac Ntim, who moderates the discussion. London holds a special place in Du Bois' history. In 1900, he attended the first Pan-African Conference, where he delivered his prophetic warning that the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line. More than 125 years later, his words continue to resonate. But Du Bois was far more than a collection of memorable quotations. His scholarship, activism, and lifelong commitment to justice helped shape the way we understand race, democracy, and the struggle for human rights. As the documentary reaches audiences across the Atlantic, Rita reflects on the journey of bringing Du Bois' story to the screen and the importance of understanding not only what he said, but what he did. This is more than a film premiere. It is an opportunity to revisit history, challenge what we think we know, and consider what Du Bois' life and work have to teach us today. SPECIAL GUESTS Jeffrey Wright Acclaimed, award-winning actor known for his extraordinary work in film, television, and theater, including American Fiction, Westworld, and The Batman. Wright performs the writings of W.E.B. Du Bois in Rebel With a Cause, bringing the scholar's words and intellectual legacy to life for contemporary audiences. Zac Ntim International film reporter for Deadline, covering cinema, filmmakers, festivals, and the global entertainment industry. Ntim moderates the London premiere conversation, bringing an international perspective to the discussion of Du Bois and the documentary. Rita Coburn Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, director, writer, and producer of W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause. Her acclaimed documentary work also includes American Masters films on Maya Angelou and Marian Anderson. ABOUT THE LONDON PREMIERE W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause celebrated its United Kingdom premiere on October 18, 2026, at the Charlotte Street Hotel in London. The screening was followed by a special conversation featuring Rita Coburn and Jeffrey Wright, moderated by Zac Ntim. ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause is a feature documentary directed, written, and produced by Rita Coburn. Narrated by Viola Davis, with readings by Common, Jeffrey Wright, and Courtney B. Vance, the film explores Du Bois' extraordinary life, intellectual contributions, activism, and lasting influence on the struggle for equality and justice. Originally broadcast as part of PBS American Masters on May 19, 2026. FOLLOW OUR THS Our THS: Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. explores the people, places, and moments that shape our understanding of history and its connection to our lives today. Hosted by Rita Coburn. New episodes Mondays at 7:30 PM Central. Listen to the podcast here: https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths (https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths) Visit Rita Coburn's website: https://www.ritacoburn.com (https://www.ritacoburn.com/) Everything Du Bois: https://www.ritacoburn.com/web-du-bois (https://www.ritacoburn.com/web-du-bois) Subscribe to the YouTube channel for new episodes, conversations, and stories. Help us bring W.E.B. Du Bois' story to an even wider audience. Watch, share, and join the conversation. Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. Because our history matters.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   The Making of W.E.B. Du Bois | Behind the Story with Jeffrey Wright & David Levering Lewis

   Episode 35 The Making of W.E.B. Du Bois | Behind the Story with Jeffrey Wright & David Levering Lewis Our THS: Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. Hosted by Rita Coburn This is a moment for W.E.B. Du Bois. As awards season begins, we're taking you behind the making of W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, the documentary that brings one of America's most extraordinary thinkers, scholars, and activists to the screen. In 1900, at the first Pan-African Conference in London, W.E.B. Du Bois declared, The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line. More than 125 years later, how much has changed? In this episode, Rita Coburn revisits a special conversation at The New School in New York City with acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. David Levering Lewis, whose groundbreaking biographies and 15 years of research helped inform the documentary. Together, they explore the extraordinary life and legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, the research and creative decisions behind the film, and why his ideas remain essential to understanding the world we live in today. As Rita travels to London, following in the footsteps of Du Bois, she reflects on the importance of bringing his story to new audiences and keeping the conversation alive. SPECIAL GUESTS Jeffrey Wright Award-winning actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. Wright lends his voice to W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause and has long supported storytelling that illuminates Black history and culture. Dr. David Levering Lewis Distinguished historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his landmark biographies of W.E.B. Du Bois. His decades of scholarship provided an essential historical foundation for the documentary. Rita Coburn Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, director, writer, and producer of W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, as well as acclaimed American Masters documentaries on Maya Angelou and Marian Anderson. MODERATOR Hari Sreenivasan Award-winning journalist and television host of Amanpour and Company, broadcast on PBS and CNN International. Former anchor of PBS NewsHour Weekend. EVENT HOST The New School, New York City Joel Towers, President ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause is a feature documentary directed, written, and produced by Rita Coburn. Narrated by Viola Davis, with readings by Jeffrey Wright, Common, and Courtney B. Vance, the film explores Du Bois' extraordinary life, intellectual contributions, activism, and lasting influence on the struggle for equality and justice. Originally broadcast as part of PBS American Masters on May 19, 2026. FOLLOW OUR THS Our THS: Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. explores the people, places, and moments that shape our understanding of history and its connection to our lives today. Hosted by Rita Coburn. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/rloFS6aoHoM (https://youtu.be/rloFS6aoHoM) Listen to the podcast here: https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths (https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths) Visit Rita Coburn's website: https://www.ritacoburn.com (https://www.ritacoburn.com/) Upcoming screenings and events: https://www.ritacoburn.com/upcoming-events (https://www.ritacoburn.com/upcoming-events) Subscribe to the YouTube channel for new episodes, conversations, and stories. Help us bring W.E.B. Du Bois' story to more people. Watch, share, and join the conversation. Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. Because our history matters.

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   14 Oct 2026

   We All Live Under the Same Sky | From Ghana to Charleston

   Episode 34: We All Live Under the Same Sky | From Ghana to Charleston Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. with Rita Coburn We all live under the same sky. The same waters surround us all. But the ground beneath our feet tells different stories. Walking through Charleston, South Carolina, Rita Coburn reflects on the city's beauty and the painful history beneath it. Her journey connects Charleston to Cape Coast, Ghana, where enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being forced across the Atlantic. But our story did not begin with slavery. Before the ships, before the auction blocks, before Charleston, there were African families, languages, faith, knowledge, music, food, and traditions. The transatlantic slave trade interrupted those lives. It did not create them. From Lowcountry sweetgrass baskets to Mother Emanuel AME Church, Rita considers what survived, what must be remembered, and what America still owes descendants of those whose labor helped create its wealth. Our history began before the ships, crossed the water, survived Charleston, and is still being written. IN THIS EPISODE Ghana and Charleston: two shores connected by history African origins and the history before enslavement Sweetgrass baskets and the survival of cultural traditions The Holy City and the contradictions of faith and slavery Mother Emanuel's legacy beyond the tragedy of 2015 Remembrance, reparations, and what ancestors passed down A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU "I walk on their blood, but I also walk in their footsteps." WATCH, LISTEN & CONNECT Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/vOWEjOqzf8s (https://youtu.be/vOWEjOqzf8s) YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@ritacoburn9240/podcasts (https://www.youtube.com/@ritacoburn9240/podcasts) RSS Feed (ALIVE Podcast Network): https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths (https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-truth-our-history-our-story-our-ths) Rita Coburn's Website: https://www.ritacoburn.com (https://www.ritacoburn.com/) Our THS Podcast Page: https://www.ritacoburn.com/ths-podcast (https://www.ritacoburn.com/ths-podcast) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ritacoburnmedia (https://linktr.ee/ritacoburnmedia) PHOTO CREDITS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets: Photographs featuring Martha Cayetano-Howard, Chelsea Cayetano, and Andrea "Annie" Cayetano-Jefferson (@gullahsweetgrassbaskets). Traditional Sweetgrass Basket Weaving: https://www.circlecreativecollective.org/calendar/traditional-sweetgrass-basket-weaving (https://www.circlecreativecollective.org/calendar/traditional-sweetgrass-basket-weaving) Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church Photograph: Richard Ellis/Alamy Stock Photo. Church History and Preservation: https://www.fundforsacredplaces.org/participants/emanuel-african-methodist-episcopal-church/ (https://www.fundforsacredplaces.org/participants/emanuel-african-methodist-episcopal-church/) South Carolina Public Radio: Lowcountry Religious Leaders Seek Protection for Houses of Worship: https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2023-11-29/lowcountry-religious-leaders-seek-protection-for-houses-of-worship-amid-growing-threats-of-violence (https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2023-11-29/lowcountry-religious-leaders-seek-protection-for-houses-of-worship-amid-growing-threats-of-violence) JOIN THE CONVERSATION What stories, foods, crafts, or traditions from your ancestors have survived across generations? Share your thoughts, subscribe, and pass this episode along. ABOUT OUR THS Our Truth. Our History. Our Story. is hosted by award-winning filmmaker Rita Coburn and produced by RCW Media Productions, Inc., on the ALIVE Podcast Network.

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