Where African American History Is American History
Black Is America

Black Is America

The Black Is America podcast highlights little-known African-American figures and stories. This podcast helps tell the story of America through the lens of the African American experience. Be prepared to hear stories of inventors, heroes, scientists, entrepreneurs, and so many more.

In Season 1, we feature the stories of Lt. John Fox, Marian Anderson, Wendell Scott, Bessie Coleman, and more. In each episode, we also make mention of other exceptional African Americans that are related. Be prepared to be inspired and amazed with an engaging listening experience.

Welcome to Black Is America, where African American history is American history.

Episodes

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Sept. 1, 2021

Welcome To Black Is America

An Introduction To The Black Is America Podcast
Feb. 1, 2022

Lt. John Fox: An All-American Hero

What does it take to make the ultimate sacrifice? In the first episode of the Black Is America podcast, we learn the story of Lt. John Fox. From very humble beginnings in the Cincinnati area to courageous actions in the Ital…
Feb. 8, 2022

Marian Anderson: The American Contralto Part 1

What does it take to be the best to do it?  In Part 1 of this Black Is America podcast presentation, we chronicle the story of the great American contralto Marian Anderson. We discuss her early singing experiences in church,…
Feb. 15, 2022

Marian Anderson: The American Contralto Part 2

How does one become a musical legend? In the conclusion of Marian Anderson: The American Contralto, we chronicle Marian's journey through Europe as she is called "the voice of the century." After a successful trip to Europe …
Feb. 28, 2022

Wendell Scott: An American Racing Legend

How does one compete in NASCAR while facing discrimination?  In this episode of the Black Is America podcast, we chronicle the life of NASCAR legend Wendell Scott. The Danville, Virginia native goes from the bootlegging on t…
May 30, 2022

That Time Black America Created Memorial Day

How did Black America create Memorial Day?  In this special episode of the Black Is America podcast, we explore the little-known story of recently enslaved citizens of Charleston, South Carolina, honored Union soldiers.  In …
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Recent Blog Posts

Welcome to Black History Month

From slavery's chains to Civil Rights gains, Black history tells a story of pain. But through it all, a people strong, With courage, hope, and spirit long. From cotton fields to corporate deals, We've come so far, but still we feel The weight …

Ten Things You May Have Not Known About Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr., but his father, a pastor, changed both names to Martin in honor of a German Protestant leader (Source: History.com) King was a gifted student who skipped ninth and eleventh grades in high school. …

Have You Heard of Captain Aaron Fisher?

Excerpt from Lt. John Fox: An All-American Hero Dominic Lawson (11:36): And, boy, was it worth it because John Fox was about to get quite the mentor at Wilberforce. Let's go back to Mr. Westmoreland for a second because around the same time …
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About the Host

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Dominic Lawson

Podcast Creator & Host

On November 1, 2016 I created The Startup Life Podcast, giving our audience the edge it needs in building their businesses and climbing the corporate ladder. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Randolph (Co-Founder & First CEO of Netflix), Tom Golisano (Founder & Chairman of Paychex), and others.

I joined the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare family in 2021 as a podcast producer, editor, and host. Responsible for cultivating a diverse slate of guests ranging from mental health experts to addiction recovery professionals and beyond, he enjoys the challenge of meeting the audience's expectations. I host the long-running series Beyond Theory podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with firsthand insights from the people on the front lines of mental health and addiction recovery. On April 26th 2022, we launched the Recovery Replay, a first of its kind podcast journaling a personal story of recovery from 3 different perspectives.

On February 1st 2022, I launched the Black Is America podcast highlighting little-known African American figures and other stories.

I became a member of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (November 2022)

Speaking Engagements:

SXSW

University of Memphis

International Paper

Awards:

Black Is America

2022 Communicator Award - Writing (Gold)

2022 Communicator Award - Storytelling (Gold)

2022 Communicator Award - Host (Gold)

2022 Communicator Award - Documentary Episode: Lt. John Fox (Silver)

2022 w3 Award - Gene… Read More

Reviews

Awesome Storytelling

"The production on this one is top-notch, from the compelling storytelling, to the engaging content. It really draws you in and educates you at the same time. Keep up the great work on this one, these…"

Al3x E. | Dec. 29, 2021

Great Show!!!

"This is damn good! I love the storytelling and clips from different people, the sound effects are dope, starting the story then introducing the show is so good."

Saundra Nash | Dec. 30, 2021

The #1 Best Educational Podcast of 2022

"Black Is America Podcast highlights little-known African-American figures and stories that need to be heard by all. Dominic is a tremendous orator, and his ability to captivate the listener is uncann…"

Jennifer Ford | Dec. 26, 2021
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