You’ll Never Look At Black-Eyed Peas The Same After This

Black History Year

PushBlack

History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 21 November 2023

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Ain’t nothing better than a plate of soulful black-eyed peas over rice, served with cornbread and collard greens. But you’ll be surprised to learn where black-eyed peas actually came from and how they affect your health! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	In 1963, America's Georgia, 15 black girls joined a protest.
0:05.9	One for the matinee, please.
0:08.0	Negroes, hit your tickets in the back.
0:11.0	We just want tickets to see the show. Here comes a whole mess of tickets for each. in the Based on the true story, Push Black presents The Stolen Girls of America's.
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0:39.2	Ain't nothing better than a plate of soulful black-eye peas over rice served with cornbread and collagreen. But you'll be surprised to learn where black-eyed peas actually came from and how they affect
0:46.4	your health.
0:48.4	This is two-minute black history, what you didn't learn in school.
1:05.1	Black I peas originate in West Africa and are believed to have first been domesticated near Lake Shad in what is now northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The earthy lagoon was brought to the
1:11.5	Americas on slave ships via the middle passage, where Africans
1:15.3	in the South continue to include them as a staple in their diets, including being a cherished
1:20.9	New Year's Day tradition.
1:23.2	Did you know that Black Eye Peas are tasty little fat burners?
1:28.3	Low in calories and fat, they make a delicious addition to any weight loss plan.
1:33.8	Half a cup has less than 100 calories.
1:37.0	Managing your weight through eating powerful super foods,
1:40.3	like black eye peas,
1:41.8	lowers your risk of developing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and depression.
1:48.0	Like most beans, Black I peas are a great source of protein, providing energy and supporting the growth of body parts like hair, skin, and nails, and it helps in cell repair.
2:01.0	Because of this, they are a great alternative to meat protein.
2:06.0	Lacking iron is no fun, you feel weak and fatigued all the time, but look no further than
2:12.3	black-eye peas which are full of iron which
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