About Us
Making Black History Today is a podcast celebrating Black leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers shaping history in real time. Through powerful conversations, we highlight the stories, successes, and impact of those making a difference in business, culture, and community.
Who It’s For: Our audience includes professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who are passionate about Black excellence, innovation, and legacy-building. Listeners seek inspiration, knowledge, and connections that empower them to create change.
Why It Matters: Representation matters, and history is being made every day. Making Black History Today provides a platform to amplify voices, share untold stories, and inspire the next generation of trailblazers.
Meet the Hosts
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Liz & Porter
FOUNDERS & HOSTS
Proud Dallasites, Liz and Porter are a dynamic powerhouse duo, true architects of connection and catalysts for change within our community. With a shared passion for storytelling, culture, and genuine human connection, they are dedicated to amplifying impactful voices, driving conversations that matter, and inspiring meaningful, lasting transformation. In every dialogue they lead, Liz and Porter infuse an undeniable authenticity, ignite creative solutions, and champion purpose, crafting narratives that don't just tell a story, but actively uplift communities and inspire us all to build a brighter future.
Audience & Reach
"Making Black History today" connects with a discerning and motivated audience eager to learn from and celebrate Black excellence in action. Our listeners are typically:
Demographics:
Age Range: 13–65+, including current students, young professionals, and established community leaders.
Education: Highly engaged and value-driven; many are pursuing or have completed undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Professional Profile: Students, emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, and professionals across law, business, sports, arts, and community leadership.
Income Level: Ranges from students to mid- and upper-income professionals, reflecting engagement with cultural, educational, and community initiatives.
Psychographics & Interests:
Intellectually Curious & Culturally Aware: Engaged with stories, issues, and achievements that shape the Black community, and interested in broader cultural, social, and leadership conversations.
Driven by Impact & Legacy: Our listeners are often looking for motivation, strategies, and insights they can apply to their own lives and communities.
Value Authenticity & Depth: Appreciate genuine, nuanced conversations with leaders and innovators, stories that go beyond the surface.
Why They Tune In to "Making Black History today":
Listeners are drawn to "Making Black History today" to:
Hear firsthand from the architects of modern Black achievement.
Gain inspiration and actionable insights from leaders across diverse, impactful sectors.
Feel part of a community that values and champions Black excellence.
Episode & Format
Episode Format, Frequency & Launch
"Making Black History today" offers in-depth and inspiring conversations, released consistently to keep our audience engaged.
Episode Format: Each episode features insightful interviews with influential leaders and change-makers (aged 35-65) in Dallas from diverse fields such as art, law, government, education, and entrepreneurship. We delve into their journeys, their impact, and their vision for the future, showcasing how Black history is being made every day.
Frequency: New episodes will be released bi-weekly, ensuring a regular stream of fresh and compelling content for our listeners.
Launch Date: Making Black History Today" premiered on Juneteenth, June 19, 2025.
Average Episode Length: Listeners can expect episodes to be approximately 45-60 minutes in duration. This allows for comprehensive discussions while respecting our audience's valuable time.
Partner with Us
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Amplify Your Impact.
Sponsoring Making Black History Today connects your brand with inspiring stories and a passionate audience dedicated to community progress.
Ready to make history with us? Reach out to discuss sponsorship opportunities: impact@makingblackhistorytoday.com (214) 500-2030