Truth Be TOLD! Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:19:57 -0400 https://tthomasfortune.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Truth Be TOLD! yes bff682e7-9b4b-57ad-b68e-f0c8b4f09f2a xreid7@gmail.com T. Thomas Fortune Foundation episodic false Truth Be TOLD! is the official podcast for the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation and Cultural Center. We are Purveyors of the Black Experience and on this show we look through a variation of lenses from Pan Africanism to Afrofuturism to honor black stories.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) T. Thomas Fortune Foundation xreid7@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pn788lohrwro03d6hfxovc5wha40?.jpg Truth Be TOLD! https://tthomasfortune.buzzsprout.com Bonus Episode: A Birthday Reflection Bonus Episode: A Birthday Reflection In honor of what would’ve been his 170th birthday, we take celebrate the life and legacy of the man himself, T. Thomas Fortune


]]> In honor of what would’ve been his 170th birthday, we take celebrate the life and legacy of the man himself, T. Thomas Fortune


]]> T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Buzzsprout-19904610 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 720 1 bonus false Addressing The Mental Health of Black Youth Addressing The Mental Health of Black Youth TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of Truth Be TOLD! Covers topics such as mental health, self-harm, and suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone and help is available. At the bottom of this description, you'll find a list of mental health resources.


This week on Truth Be TOLD! we sit down with two social workers to discuss the mental health struggles that young Black people are facing.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988

24/7 Crisis Textline: Text TALK to 741741

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735

2nd Floor (Youth Helpline of New Jersey): 1-888-222-2228 or 2ndfloor.org

Additional Crisis Hotlines and Resources:

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

https://www.cliftonnj.org/410/CrisisHelp-Hotlines


]]> TRIGGER WARNING: This episode of Truth Be TOLD! Covers topics such as mental health, self-harm, and suicide. If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone and help is available. At the bottom of this description, you'll find a list of mental health resources.


This week on Truth Be TOLD! we sit down with two social workers to discuss the mental health struggles that young Black people are facing.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988

24/7 Crisis Textline: Text TALK to 741741

New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735

2nd Floor (Youth Helpline of New Jersey): 1-888-222-2228 or 2ndfloor.org

Additional Crisis Hotlines and Resources:

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

https://www.cliftonnj.org/410/CrisisHelp-Hotlines


]]> Buzzsprout-19861938 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400 1673 1 4 full false The Art of Social Justice The Art of Social Justice On this episode of "Truth Be TOLD!" we take a look at the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation's professional development program for educators; The Art of Social Justice. Executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Gilda Rogers returns as a co-host and speaks more about her own journey with Fortune.

]]> On this episode of "Truth Be TOLD!" we take a look at the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation's professional development program for educators; The Art of Social Justice. Executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Gilda Rogers returns as a co-host and speaks more about her own journey with Fortune.

]]> T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Buzzsprout-19685073 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1193 1 3 full false What is 250 Years to The Afro-American What is 250 Years to The Afro-American This week on Truth Be TOLD! we discuss how Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to The Slave is The Fourth of July" is still relevant today. This episode also features the co-host debut of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center's Executive Director Gilda Rogers and special readings by Ronald Whittington and Joy Ogunsakin.

]]> This week on Truth Be TOLD! we discuss how Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to The Slave is The Fourth of July" is still relevant today. This episode also features the co-host debut of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center's Executive Director Gilda Rogers and special readings by Ronald Whittington and Joy Ogunsakin.

]]> Buzzsprout-19443364 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400 2101 1 2 full false Black Liberation Through Music Black Liberation Through Music In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth - both of which are celebrated in June - we take a look at how music has served as a form of liberation for African-Americans throughout the years.

]]> In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth - both of which are celebrated in June - we take a look at how music has served as a form of liberation for African-Americans throughout the years.

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