Black Explorer Discovers North Pole: Matthew Henson | Black History Explainer (Unique Coloring)

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www.uniquecolo... - In this episode of Unique Coloring, Black Explorer Discovers North Pole, Daniel J. Middleton discusses Matthew Henson, who is credited as the co-discoverer of the North Pole, along with Robert E. Peary.
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@inezwilliams6709 Жыл бұрын

I taught this truth to my 3rd grade class. I’m so glad the TRUTH is finally being told. Please continue using this platform to speak the truth.

@cignaga Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed Delroy Lindo's portrayal of Matthew Henson back in 1998 in the movie "Glory and Honor"

@tonnyiaallen456 Жыл бұрын

What’s so amazing about Mr. Henson’s impactful bio presented yesterday, is he never questioned who he was! An extraordinaire, confident, gifted and talented African-American he proved to be! Yes, initially, Mr. Perry and the then society tried to hide what was obvious. But the TRUTH of the matter is that truthful facts always bubbles forth straight to the top! Mr. Henson is rightly recognized and honored because you and others choose not to remain silent. Thank you! ❤🎉😊

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share that here, Tonnyia!

@S.O.T.M.H.Y Жыл бұрын

Love it Hollywood wants new material, look no further than our ( true) history. Better than all those remakes Thats your audience!! 🤩

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@JP-Nunu Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how you introduce us to figures from history who are not commonly known! Henson is a perfect example! Your videos are getting better and better all the time! Thanks and them coming.

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos! And I'm humbled by the compliments.

@pattywilliams788 Жыл бұрын

Astounding! I remember reading the book Peary to the Pole in middle school and I remember reading about Matthew Henson, but it didn’t say much about him except he accompanied Peary on his voyage. I’m really glad that Mr. Henson has gotten the recognition for being the first, but it would have better if he’d gotten these accolades while he was still alive.

@shirleya1675 5 ай бұрын

Great 👍🏾 JOB with this info. 👏🏾🎉😊im in the 3rd grade research this on my mom's phone,thank you.

@TheRasta4ri 3 ай бұрын

Henson is the first non indigenous person to reach geological north pole Inuit Indians where traversing & hunting polar bear, Seal, whale, wooly mammoth, with sticks & stones, with animal bones as cutting tools. Henson lived among them repecting, learning their ways fathering children James Pierson Beckwourth accomplished similar feats of discovery

@JPCorwyn Жыл бұрын

I hate that this question is retorical, but "Why is this not a WELL-KNOWN story????" Hell, why isn't this a damned movie? Thanks very, very, VERY much for sharing this, man. :)

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Your question can be asked of a lot of these subjects. Thanks for viewing, subscribing, and commenting here, JP. Appreciate your support.

@whatever736 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is exceptional. I learned something new today.👍🏿✊🏾❣💕🥰💖💜

@DPSlim Жыл бұрын

The brother got there FIRST!!!

@fruitsarelife7073 Жыл бұрын

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@Alice-fr1ef Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear the truth of Matthew Henson. This taking of the credit for what our people have done is all to common. Thank God we finally know the about Matthew Henson.

@autumnsmom1117 Жыл бұрын

Remember learning of Matthew Henson in a black history class in Jr High School over 40 plus years ago. This gave MUCH MORE info! The book only spoke of him being the first black person who accompanied Peary as they discovered the North Pole. No mention of his younger life as a little boy, becoming a seaman at 12 years old, receiving training by Captain Childs, his learning the Inuit language and knowledge of handling sled dogs which helped Henson navigate the dangerous terrain of the North Pole as well as how he met Peary. Also, I learned of his first and second wife and so MUCH MORE. This needs to be made into a movie. Thanks, @UniqueColoring.

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad you found value in the video. Also glad you keep coming back for more.

@autumnsmom1117 Жыл бұрын

@@UniqueColoring Appreciate the history lessons on your channel and the beautiful art work.

@pharaohmedjaylawofmedjay2680 7 ай бұрын

This Would Make A Great Movie About His Story I’ve Never Heard of This Before He Even Traveled to North Africa Woe So Cool it’s So Cool See Black Man Before That is So Great We Black Peoples Did Adventure Things Too

@vyilettwebb9320 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wealth of knowledge.😊

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Abigael317 Жыл бұрын

Hypothesis: the privileged people were like "well, he couldn't vote, just like women & children & non-landowners couldn't vote, so Peary was the person who got there."

@MrCJ-qz9dl Жыл бұрын

I know that Matthew Henson was not given credit for his outstanding ability. However, in an attempt to be racially open-minded, l knew that the reason for his not being given credit, was that he was *only* considered a "member" of the Robert Peary team. He could have been called along to assist the explorers in their physical needs as a servant; like most Blacks at that time. Other than that, he may not have been hired to assist in the venture. But he was the *first* recorded person to be the one to reach the North Pole and plant the U.S. flag at the top of the world. And that was due to the others' inability to reach it. Robert Peary lost some of his toes due to the frigid temperatures. Even in a magazine l read on an international flight, Henson was referred to (in passing) as "Mark Hensen"--one of the crew. It wasn't until recent years that Black historians sought to give him the recognition he deserved. BTW, @1:40...l thought the contemporary name for Eskimos was pronounced, *lN you it* . I'm glad he was finally honored, although posthumously

@UniqueColoring Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment here. The Inughuit are the northernmost group of Inuit in North America, inhabiting Greenland. See here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inughuit#:~:text=The%20Inughuit%20(also%20spelled%20Inuhuit,of%20the%20population%20of%20Greenland. It's also explained in the video.

@MrCJ-qz9dl Жыл бұрын

@UniqueColoring l was listening for it in the video, but wasn't quite sure l heard it. I thought l heard you mention Inuit, and then go back and forth. So l thought l'd check it out--before l opened my mouth--to be sure. I want to be politically correct. Thanks for the enlightenment. I enjoy your videos. Even at my age of 63, I'm ever learning.

@blessgodess5146 8 ай бұрын

This is Tariji Hensons ancestor.

@picture-perfect 10 ай бұрын

Matthew Henson was the first man to reach the North Pole. Yes, he is a black man but the title suggests there were other races that achieved this before him which isn't the case as you made clear in the video. You need to change the title.