Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • Trey’s Table Episode 346: Groceries

    Trey’s Table Episode 346: Groceries
    Aug 20 2025
    The Teacher Who Was Fired for Demanding Equal Pay

    Before Brown v. Board, there was a fight for the very soul of education. It wasn't just about where Black children could learn, but how much the system valued the Black adults who taught them.

    In 1939, a brilliant chemistry teacher named Aline Black did the unthinkable: she sued the Norfolk, VA school board for paying her less than half of what her white colleagues earned. For her courage, she was immediately fired.

    But the story doesn't end there. Her dismissal ignited a firestorm. The community marched, and another teacher, Melvin Alston, bravely stepped up to take her place as the plaintiff.

    And guiding their legal battle was a young, relentless attorney for the NAACP: Thurgood Marshall.

    Their victory in Alston v. Norfolk wasn't just about a paycheck. It was a masterclass in legal strategy that cracked the foundation of "separate but equal" and paved the way for everything that followed.

    This week on Trey's Table, we're breaking down this crucial but often overlooked chapter in Civil Rights history.

    ➡️ Tap the link in our bio to listen to Episode 346: "The Price of Prejudice" wherever you get your podcasts.

    #BlackHistory #CivilRights #ThurgoodMarshall #VirginiaHistory #NAACP #EqualPay #TeacherAppreciation #AfricanAmericanHistory #Podcast #Podcasting #TreysTable #NorfolkVA #HistoryLesson
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    38 mins
  • Trey’s Table Episode 345: Oklahoma

    Trey’s Table Episode 345: Oklahoma
    Aug 19 2025
    📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 📢

    "What if Oklahoma was almost a Black-majority state? Meet Edward P. McCabe—the lawyer, politician, and ‘dangerous dreamer’ who founded Langston, OK, and took Jim Crow to court.

    In this week’s #TreysTable, we unpack:
    🔥 How McCabe went from Wall Street clerk to Kansas State Auditor
    🔥 Why white cowboys SHOT HIM for recruiting Black Southerners to Oklahoma
    🔥 His Supreme Court fight against segregation—decades before Brown v. Board

    His legacy? Langston University still stands. His blueprint? Black self-determination.

    🎧 Listen now (link in bio)! #BlackHistory #Podcast

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    52 mins
  • Trey’s Table Episode 344: A Change Is Gonna Come

    Trey’s Table Episode 344: A Change Is Gonna Come
    Aug 17 2025
    🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

    Brian Flores’ NFL Lawsuit CAN Go to Trial—Here’s Why It Matters

    A federal appeals court just ruled that Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL will proceed to trial—a major blow to the league’s history of sweeping racial bias claims under the rug . Flores, along with other Black coaches, alleges systemic discrimination in hiring practices, and this ruling could force the NFL to finally confront its inequities head-on.

    🔹 The Big Picture: The NFL’s arbitration system often shields teams from accountability. This case challenges that—and could set a precedent for workers nationwide .
    🔹 Flores’ Fight: From the Giants’ sham interview to leaked texts exposing bias, Flores’ evidence paints a damning picture of the NFL’s "Rooney Rule" failures.
    🔹 Why It’s Personal: For Black coaches, this isn’t just about fairness—it’s about dismantling a system that treats them as checkboxes, not contenders.

    🎧 Listen to the full breakdown on this week’s episode of Trey’s Table (link in bio!). We dive into the legal stakes, the NFL’s track record, and what true accountability could look like.

    Drop a 🏈 in the comments if you’re following this case! #BrianFlores #NFL #RaceAndSports
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    36 mins