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Black ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceGrowing Beyond the TraumaJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi has a candid conversation about growth and the process that we go through to move beyond past traumas. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire br...2025-07-2643 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Intersectionality of It AllJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes to the show this week Felicia, one of Dane County's black trans women doing the work for and in the community. Felicia shares about her work at Freedom, Inc and her experiences over the years in Madison and the surrounding area. To learn more...2025-07-1943 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Intersectionality of It AllJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes to the show this week Felicia, one of Dane County's black trans women doing the work for and in the community. Felicia shares about her work at Freedom, Inc and her experiences over the years in Madison and the surrounding area. To learn more...2025-07-1943 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Centered RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio again this week by guests Vernee Nicole and Denise Baker. The three check in with how they are doing and what is going on in their lives. The conversations includes relationships and local tea you're not going to want to miss...2025-07-1243 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Centered RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio again this week by guests Vernee Nicole and Denise Baker. The three check in with how they are doing and what is going on in their lives. The conversations includes relationships and local tea you're not going to want to miss...2025-07-1243 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceChecking In and Looking BackJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio for this week and next by guests Vernee Nicole and Denise Baker. The three check in with how they are doing and what is going on in their lives. Then, Brandi shares a clip from John Bryant talking about how there...2025-07-0543 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceChecking In and Looking BackJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio for this week and next by guests Vernee Nicole and Denise Baker. The three check in with how they are doing and what is going on in their lives. Then, Brandi shares a clip from John Bryant talking about how there...2025-07-0543 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceStrength Comes in Different WaysJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To start off the show, Brandi and co-host Chad talk about how deep African heritage blood runs and stress the importance for people to understand and respect that! Brandi shifts her focus towards the value of physical, mental, and spiritual strength that men and women tend to gravitate...2025-06-2843 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceStrength Comes in Different WaysJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To start off the show, Brandi and co-host Chad talk about how deep African heritage blood runs and stress the importance for people to understand and respect that! Brandi shifts her focus towards the value of physical, mental, and spiritual strength that men and women tend to gravitate...2025-06-2843 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThought Provoking ConversationsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the show with a check in and shares how her time down in Florida went. Then, Brandi just got back from a conference in Baltimore where they had intellectual conversations about how the systems that our communities operate in need to be open to all...2025-06-2143 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThought Provoking ConversationsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the show with a check in and shares how her time down in Florida went. Then, Brandi just got back from a conference in Baltimore where they had intellectual conversations about how the systems that our communities operate in need to be open to all...2025-06-2143 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceContinuing the Conversation with Colin BarushokJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes back Colin Barushok to the show for a continuation of their candid conversation about what it is like navigating the world as multiracial individual. The two discuss family traditions and reactions to a clip played by Brandi about how misogyny seeps into relationships. Do straight men...2025-06-0743 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceContinuing the Conversation with Colin BarushokJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes back Colin Barushok to the show for a continuation of their candid conversation about what it is like navigating the world as multiracial individual. The two discuss family traditions and reactions to a clip played by Brandi about how misogyny seeps into relationships. Do straight men...2025-06-0743 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceNavigating Race and RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes Colin Barushok into the studio for a candid conversation about what it is like navigating the world as multiracial individual and growing up with a Black mother and a White father. The two discuss family traditions and reactions to a clip played by Brandi about how...2025-05-3100 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceNavigating Race and RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes Colin Barushok into the studio for a candid conversation about what it is like navigating the world as multiracial individual and growing up with a Black mother and a White father. The two discuss family traditions and reactions to a clip played by Brandi about how...2025-05-3100 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceGala Preparation & Concert RecapsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! 2025-05-2446 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceGala Preparation & Concert RecapsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! 2025-05-2446 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergencePretty Privilege and the Psyche of RacismBrandi Grayson returns to the mic after a break, dissecting the insidious nature of racism and the psyche behind it, drawing on insights from Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. She challenges the notion of ‘pretty privilege,’ exposing the dark side of being objectified and the societal blame game. Brandi highlights the hypocrisy in public fundraising, as a woman who racially abused a child raises $700,000, while systemic racial issues remain unaddressed. The episode also critiques the Trump administration’s impact on education and welfare, questioning America’s collective sanity and its global perception. Through personal anecdotes and community updates, Brandi weaves a...2025-05-1046 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergencePretty Privilege and the Psyche of RacismBrandi Grayson returns to the mic after a break, dissecting the insidious nature of racism and the psyche behind it, drawing on insights from Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. She challenges the notion of ‘pretty privilege,’ exposing the dark side of being objectified and the societal blame game. Brandi highlights the hypocrisy in public fundraising, as a woman who racially abused a child raises $700,000, while systemic racial issues remain unaddressed. The episode also critiques the Trump administration’s impact on education and welfare, questioning America’s collective sanity and its global perception. Through personal anecdotes and community updates, Brandi weaves a...2025-05-1046 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDoing the Work, Even When the Work is DrainingJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. On this weekend's edition of the show, Brandi opens up about the emotional impact that doing the work she does in Madison and greater Dane County takes on her. It is not the instigators that constantly nitpick at the work looking for her to slip up that bothers...2025-04-1246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDoing the Work, Even When the Work is DrainingJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. On this weekend's edition of the show, Brandi opens up about the emotional impact that doing the work she does in Madison and greater Dane County takes on her. It is not the instigators that constantly nitpick at the work looking for her to slip up that bothers...2025-04-1246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Need to Be ExceptionalJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in with producer Luke on how this week is going, and they each share a bit about how they are showing up right now. Then, Brandi peels back the curtain to explain why herself and Urban Triage always need to be exceptional, not just exist in...2025-04-0546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Need to Be ExceptionalJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in with producer Luke on how this week is going, and they each share a bit about how they are showing up right now. Then, Brandi peels back the curtain to explain why herself and Urban Triage always need to be exceptional, not just exist in...2025-04-0546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceIs That Grace Amazing?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in with how she is doing this week and then dives into the headlines, politricks and tea you need to hear. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows...2025-03-2946 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceIs That Grace Amazing?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in with how she is doing this week and then dives into the headlines, politricks and tea you need to hear. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows...2025-03-2946 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHidden in Plain SightJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Coming off a week of not feeling 100%, Brandi dives into the subject of why health outcomes are different for folks that identify as black in America and what doctors have told her personally. Then, it goes just beyond health, Brandi takes a closer look at other headlines from...2025-03-2246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHidden in Plain SightJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Coming off a week of not feeling 100%, Brandi dives into the subject of why health outcomes are different for folks that identify as black in America and what doctors have told her personally. Then, it goes just beyond health, Brandi takes a closer look at other headlines from...2025-03-2246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceYou Cannot Pour From an Empty CupJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi leads off the show with a conversation about what women, and in particular black women, bring to the table and what it truly means to have equal partnerships. How can women nurture a family and work full-time in today's world? In the second half of...2025-03-1546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceYou Cannot Pour From an Empty CupJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi leads off the show with a conversation about what women, and in particular black women, bring to the table and what it truly means to have equal partnerships. How can women nurture a family and work full-time in today's world? In the second half of...2025-03-1546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceAging Like Fine WineJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the week with a final recap of Black History Month and a segue into Women's History Month to begin the show. Then, cousin Clyde makes an appearance, perhaps a little tardy, but an appearance none the less. Brandi and Clyde discuss the chaos around the...2025-03-0846 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceAging Like Fine WineJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the week with a final recap of Black History Month and a segue into Women's History Month to begin the show. Then, cousin Clyde makes an appearance, perhaps a little tardy, but an appearance none the less. Brandi and Clyde discuss the chaos around the...2025-03-0846 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceChecking In and Rounding Out Black History MonthJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio by her guest hostess for the day, April Kigeya. Brandi and April start the show by checking in with each other after a few weeks, and catching up on the headlines. Brandi then covers Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's comments on the DOGE...2025-03-0146 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceChecking In and Rounding Out Black History MonthJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio by her guest hostess for the day, April Kigeya. Brandi and April start the show by checking in with each other after a few weeks, and catching up on the headlines. Brandi then covers Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's comments on the DOGE...2025-03-0146 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceNational Stars, Local Politics and Art in Hip-HopBrandi starts the show with a reminder that the joy we can find in the world when we remember those who are no longer with us, with a reminder not to wait until people are gone to share your appreciation with them. Then Brandi and producer Luke discuss how difficult it can be to have tough conversations when we don't practice having them, especially right now with so much going on in the news. Brandi then takes a look at some of the national news going on with a speech from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on how to...2025-02-2246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceGetting Messy on the RadioJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is once again joined by her co-hosts April Kigeya and a tardy Clyde Mayberry. The three catch up on their relationships, recap some of the crazy actions of the first week of the second Trump administration and spill the local tea. It's an episode that will keep...2025-02-0146 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceGetting Messy on the RadioJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is once again joined by her co-hosts April Kigeya and a tardy Clyde Mayberry. The three catch up on their relationships, recap some of the crazy actions of the first week of the second Trump administration and spill the local tea. It's an episode that will keep...2025-02-0146 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceLocal Tea and National Poli-tricksJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi catches up with how she is doing this week and shares the struggles that mothers have when there is little to no support for them to lean on. She and producer Luke discuss the wild weather happening across the southern portion of the country right now and...2025-01-2546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceLocal Tea and National Poli-tricksJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi catches up with how she is doing this week and shares the struggles that mothers have when there is little to no support for them to lean on. She and producer Luke discuss the wild weather happening across the southern portion of the country right now and...2025-01-2546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceTalking Polygamy and Spilling TeaJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by her co-hosts April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry to catch up in the new year, discuss the topic of polygamy in relationships, and spill the local tea of what is going on in the community across Dane County. To learn...2025-01-1147 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceTalking Polygamy and Spilling TeaJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by her co-hosts April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry to catch up in the new year, discuss the topic of polygamy in relationships, and spill the local tea of what is going on in the community across Dane County. To learn...2025-01-1147 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceNew Year, New TeaJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the show with talking about her resolutions and intentions for 2025 with producer Luke during this time of reflection heading into the new year. Brandi then tackles local news from around the community and the world. We recap a story out of South Africa about a...2025-01-0447 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceNew Year, New TeaJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the show with talking about her resolutions and intentions for 2025 with producer Luke during this time of reflection heading into the new year. Brandi then tackles local news from around the community and the world. We recap a story out of South Africa about a...2025-01-0447 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceResource Updates, Censure Votes & Listening SessionsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined by April Kigeya in the studio for the show. Brandi and April share what is going on around the Madison area and all the topics the show plans to touch on this week. We also get an update from what Urban Triage is able to...2024-12-2147 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceResource Updates, Censure Votes & Listening SessionsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined by April Kigeya in the studio for the show. Brandi and April share what is going on around the Madison area and all the topics the show plans to touch on this week. We also get an update from what Urban Triage is able to...2024-12-2147 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHow Can We Identify and Foster Genuineness?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi starts off the show this weekend with the topic of how to identify genuine people and the warning signs of people who deflect and are not genuine. How do we try to be more genuine and show up in all the relationships we have in our lives.2024-12-1447 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHow Can We Identify and Foster Genuineness?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi starts off the show this weekend with the topic of how to identify genuine people and the warning signs of people who deflect and are not genuine. How do we try to be more genuine and show up in all the relationships we have in our lives.2024-12-1447 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThanksgiving, Forgiveness & Black LoveJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by your favorite cousin Clyde to catch up, share space and talk about what they are thankful for as we head into the holiday season. Brandi & Clyde talk about who they desire to be in the world to attract it back to...2024-11-3047 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThanksgiving, Forgiveness & Black LoveJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by your favorite cousin Clyde to catch up, share space and talk about what they are thankful for as we head into the holiday season. Brandi & Clyde talk about who they desire to be in the world to attract it back to...2024-11-3047 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love on DisplayJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. This week, Brandi is joined in the studio by April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry to recap the lay of Black news after the election and check in with each other about Black love. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the...2024-11-1647 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love on DisplayJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. This week, Brandi is joined in the studio by April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry to recap the lay of Black news after the election and check in with each other about Black love. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the...2024-11-1647 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceA Look at What Comes NextBrandi Grayson takes the time to reflect on what this week's election results mean for people known as Black and the nation as a whole. She recaps a civics lesson on what all changed on Tuesday night, who won, who lost, and the races yet to be called. Brandi shares what is to come on the topic of the economy, education, and more. She also shares a few of the silver linings from this year's election, including that for the first time ever, two Black women will serve in the U.S. Senate at the same time. ...2024-11-0947 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceA Look at What Comes NextBrandi Grayson takes the time to reflect on what this week's election results mean for people known as Black and the nation as a whole. She recaps a civics lesson on what all changed on Tuesday night, who won, who lost, and the races yet to be called. Brandi shares what is to come on the topic of the economy, education, and more. She also shares a few of the silver linings from this year's election, including that for the first time ever, two Black women will serve in the U.S. Senate at the same time. ...2024-11-0947 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceCatching Up and Spilling TeaBrandi Grayson is joined in the studio by co-hosts April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry for another edition of Black Convergence. The three catch up on what is going on in their own lives, celebrate wins and talk about what is coming next. Then, Brandi shares a clip of what the impact is when a women grows up without her father and the three discuss their view on that relationship dynamic. Finally, the show wraps with what is up in the news headlines and how the election is right around the corner. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the...2024-11-0247 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceCatching Up and Spilling TeaBrandi Grayson is joined in the studio by co-hosts April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry for another edition of Black Convergence. The three catch up on what is going on in their own lives, celebrate wins and talk about what is coming next. Then, Brandi shares a clip of what the impact is when a women grows up without her father and the three discuss their view on that relationship dynamic. Finally, the show wraps with what is up in the news headlines and how the election is right around the corner. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the...2024-11-0247 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love, Hollywood Gossip & MoreBrandi Grayson is joined by your favorite cousin Clyde Mayberry in the WMDX Studios for this weekend's edition of Black Convergence. Brandi and Clyde catch up on the topic of Black Love, Hollywood gossip, news headlines and community events. From talking about Vice President Kamala Harris' responses in a Fox News interview to what is going on with Diddy, you don't want to miss this edition of Black Convergence. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the...2024-10-2647 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love, Hollywood Gossip & MoreBrandi Grayson is joined by your favorite cousin Clyde Mayberry in the WMDX Studios for this weekend's edition of Black Convergence. Brandi and Clyde catch up on the topic of Black Love, Hollywood gossip, news headlines and community events. From talking about Vice President Kamala Harris' responses in a Fox News interview to what is going on with Diddy, you don't want to miss this edition of Black Convergence. To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the...2024-10-2647 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat is in the Opportunity Agenda?This week, Brandi begins the show with a round of headlines from around the nation. Then, she takes a dive into the new Opportunity Agenda released this week by the Harris/Walz campaign emphasizing what their Administration would work towards for Black men. Brandi also talks about the context of why such a policy agenda is needed in this campaign, and relates it to what is going on here locally in Madison and Dane County. She talks about the importance of local, grounded organizations doing the work on these topics as well, including her organization Urban Triage. ...2024-10-1947 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat is in the Opportunity Agenda?This week, Brandi begins the show with a round of headlines from around the nation. Then, she takes a dive into the new Opportunity Agenda released this week by the Harris/Walz campaign emphasizing what their Administration would work towards for Black men. Brandi also talks about the context of why such a policy agenda is needed in this campaign, and relates it to what is going on here locally in Madison and Dane County. She talks about the importance of local, grounded organizations doing the work on these topics as well, including her organization Urban Triage. ...2024-10-1947 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat is a White Translator?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi hosts the show solo this weekend with her perspective on what is going on in her personal life, Urban Triage and the community. Brandi dives into the week with an acknowledgment and holding space for the victims of Hurricane Milton, and notes how some say that hurricanes...2024-10-1246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat is a White Translator?Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi hosts the show solo this weekend with her perspective on what is going on in her personal life, Urban Triage and the community. Brandi dives into the week with an acknowledgment and holding space for the victims of Hurricane Milton, and notes how some say that hurricanes...2024-10-1246 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHolding Space in RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined by April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry for a show full of Black love and relationship talk. What does it mean to hold space for your partner in a relationship? Can straight men love straight men? Brandi, April and Clyde discuss all these aspects and more.2024-10-0546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceHolding Space in RelationshipsJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined by April Kigeya and Clyde Mayberry for a show full of Black love and relationship talk. What does it mean to hold space for your partner in a relationship? Can straight men love straight men? Brandi, April and Clyde discuss all these aspects and more.2024-10-0546 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergencePush and Pull of Masculine and Feminine Energy and the High and Lows of LifeJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi and your favorite cousin Clyde kick off this weekend's show with a check-in with self love and how they've been doing since the last show. Then, Brandi shares a clip about why some couples struggle when it comes to their relationships because of the tension between masculine...2024-09-2844 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergencePush and Pull of Masculine and Feminine Energy and the High and Lows of LifeJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi and your favorite cousin Clyde kick off this weekend's show with a check-in with self love and how they've been doing since the last show. Then, Brandi shares a clip about why some couples struggle when it comes to their relationships because of the tension between masculine...2024-09-2844 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceSpilling Tea and Talking LoveJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by your favorite cousin Clyde for a thrilling conversation of remembrance, love, domestic violence and clout chasing this week. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia...2024-09-0745 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceSpilling Tea and Talking LoveJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in the studio by your favorite cousin Clyde for a thrilling conversation of remembrance, love, domestic violence and clout chasing this week. To learn more about these shows and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia...2024-09-0745 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDiscussing Domestic Abuse & Hygiene HabitsYour hostess with the mostess, Brandi Grayson, is once again joined in the WMDX Studio by April Kigeya and a surprise zoom from cousin Clyde while he's in Italy (just kidding he is just in an extra camera frame today). The three begin the hour with a discussion of Love once again, and the conversation then shifts to domestic violence and the effects it has on Love. If you are in need of assistance with domestic abuse, call 2-1-1 or visit DAIS Madison for resources. Then, Brandi, April and Clyde discuss a new political ad by...2024-08-3145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDiscussing Domestic Abuse & Hygiene HabitsYour hostess with the mostess, Brandi Grayson, is once again joined in the WMDX Studio by April Kigeya and a surprise zoom from cousin Clyde while he's in Italy (just kidding he is just in an extra camera frame today). The three begin the hour with a discussion of Love once again, and the conversation then shifts to domestic violence and the effects it has on Love. If you are in need of assistance with domestic abuse, call 2-1-1 or visit DAIS Madison for resources. Then, Brandi, April and Clyde discuss a new political ad by...2024-08-3145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWho’s Gonna Tell ’em?Kicking off the hour, Brandi recaps her week in Las Vegas visiting her mother and her partner. With cousin Clyde once again MIA, April Kigeya joins Brandi for the hour as co-host. Brandi and April have some fun right from the top with a TikTok remix of First Lady Michelle Obama's comments of the presidency being a Black job. The two discuss Love and share the exciting aspects they saw from this past week's Democratic National Convention. Then, Brandi shares some of the details for Urban Triage's upcoming Third Annual Harvest Festival coming up on September 7th...2024-08-2445 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWho’s Gonna Tell ’em?Kicking off the hour, Brandi recaps her week in Las Vegas visiting her mother and her partner. With cousin Clyde once again MIA, April Kigeya joins Brandi for the hour as co-host. Brandi and April have some fun right from the top with a TikTok remix of First Lady Michelle Obama's comments of the presidency being a Black job. The two discuss Love and share the exciting aspects they saw from this past week's Democratic National Convention. Then, Brandi shares some of the details for Urban Triage's upcoming Third Annual Harvest Festival coming up on September 7th...2024-08-2445 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Women In Relationships, National and Local Poli-tricks & Black Olympic SuccessBrandi Grayson is joined in studio once again by her favorite cousin, Clyde Mayberry. The two kick off the show with a segment on Black Love and the role black women play in all relationships, but in particular interracial relationships as well. Brandi shares some statistics and her analysis on what those statistics say. Then, Brandi and Clyde turn their discussion to the national political scene by sharing this clip from Vice President Kamala Harris addressing protestors at a rally in Detroit, MI. After that, the show breaks down what is on the ballot this upcoming Tuesday...2024-08-1045 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Women In Relationships, National and Local Poli-tricks & Black Olympic SuccessBrandi Grayson is joined in studio once again by her favorite cousin, Clyde Mayberry. The two kick off the show with a segment on Black Love and the role black women play in all relationships, but in particular interracial relationships as well. Brandi shares some statistics and her analysis on what those statistics say. Then, Brandi and Clyde turn their discussion to the national political scene by sharing this clip from Vice President Kamala Harris addressing protestors at a rally in Detroit, MI. After that, the show breaks down what is on the ballot this upcoming Tuesday...2024-08-1045 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Women Crushing ‘Black Jobs’Brandi Grayson is joined by friend and Dane County Supervisor April Kigeya to talk Black Love, Black Jobs and more. The two cover topics from the Olympics, to almost spilling tea on some Dane County politicos, to discussing the remarks made by a former President at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference this week. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest...2024-08-0345 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Women Crushing ‘Black Jobs’Brandi Grayson is joined by friend and Dane County Supervisor April Kigeya to talk Black Love, Black Jobs and more. The two cover topics from the Olympics, to almost spilling tea on some Dane County politicos, to discussing the remarks made by a former President at the National Association of Black Journalists' annual conference this week. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest...2024-08-0345 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWorking in the Context We Exist, but Working to Make It BetterJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. This week, Brandi dives into the crazy news this week of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party following the news that Joe Biden would not seek reelection. Brandi touches on what the differences are between VP Harris and former President Donald...2024-07-2745 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWorking in the Context We Exist, but Working to Make It BetterJoin Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. This week, Brandi dives into the crazy news this week of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party following the news that Joe Biden would not seek reelection. Brandi touches on what the differences are between VP Harris and former President Donald...2024-07-2745 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDoing the Work is ExhaustingBrandi Grayson is once again joined by Clyde Mayberry for a discussion about what happened around Madison and the country this week. From following up on the topic of Black Love, to covering sports, spilling tea and sharing reactions to the RNC in Milwaukee this past week, this episode has it all! Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess...2024-07-2045 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDoing the Work is ExhaustingBrandi Grayson is once again joined by Clyde Mayberry for a discussion about what happened around Madison and the country this week. From following up on the topic of Black Love, to covering sports, spilling tea and sharing reactions to the RNC in Milwaukee this past week, this episode has it all! Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess...2024-07-2045 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love, Community, & Gossip UpdateBrandi is once again joined in the WMDX Studio by cousin Clyde, and the two pick up the subject of Black Love once again. What does trauma look like and how does it show up in our relationships? Then, the show is joined by Araceli Esparza to talk about her organization and discuss with Brandi and Clyde about the difference between Brown and Black people in Madison, WI. Brandi then dives into the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron deference and what it means for Black communities. The previous way agencies were ran...2024-07-0645 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceBlack Love, Community, & Gossip UpdateBrandi is once again joined in the WMDX Studio by cousin Clyde, and the two pick up the subject of Black Love once again. What does trauma look like and how does it show up in our relationships? Then, the show is joined by Araceli Esparza to talk about her organization and discuss with Brandi and Clyde about the difference between Brown and Black people in Madison, WI. Brandi then dives into the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron deference and what it means for Black communities. The previous way agencies were ran...2024-07-0645 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat Does Black Love Look Like and a Whole Lot MoreWith cousin Clyde MIA, Brandi starts off the hour with a clip that discusses what is Love. Whether its Black Love, love with family members, loving a partner, having a conversation on what we bring to the relationships is important. How do we define it? How do we expand that definition? What does love look like in a modern relationship? Then, Brandi moves on to the subject of mental health and suicide prevention in the Black Community. With numbers on the rise, it is important to discuss the topic and how it is affecting the community. 2024-06-2945 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceWhat Does Black Love Look Like and a Whole Lot MoreWith cousin Clyde MIA, Brandi starts off the hour with a clip that discusses what is Love. Whether its Black Love, love with family members, loving a partner, having a conversation on what we bring to the relationships is important. How do we define it? How do we expand that definition? What does love look like in a modern relationship? Then, Brandi moves on to the subject of mental health and suicide prevention in the Black Community. With numbers on the rise, it is important to discuss the topic and how it is affecting the community. 2024-06-2945 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThat’s a Technical Foul… Or Is It?Host Brandi Grayson is joined in the Mad Radio 9.7 FM studio by cousin and co-host Clyde Mayberry for a conversation on race, poli-tricks and community. To kick off the hour, Brandi and Clyde react to the technical fouls and ejection that Angel Reese received from the WNBA this week. Then, we play a clip from a recent congressional committee hearing where Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett claps back at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene that the two break down. Then, Brandi touches on her predictions for the upcoming 2024 presidential election and what the New York conviction means against Donald Trump...2024-06-0845 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThat’s a Technical Foul… Or Is It?Host Brandi Grayson is joined in the Mad Radio 9.7 FM studio by cousin and co-host Clyde Mayberry for a conversation on race, poli-tricks and community. To kick off the hour, Brandi and Clyde react to the technical fouls and ejection that Angel Reese received from the WNBA this week. Then, we play a clip from a recent congressional committee hearing where Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett claps back at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene that the two break down. Then, Brandi touches on her predictions for the upcoming 2024 presidential election and what the New York conviction means against Donald Trump...2024-06-0845 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceFeminine and Masculine Energy in the CultureYour hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson is back for another edition of Black Convergence. You may not always agree with what you hear, but we are glad you are listening. Brandi is joined again in studio by friend and guest Clyde Mayberry to continue the topic of what feminine and masculine energy looks like and how it shows up in our lives. Then Brandi and Clyde discuss what is like to work in the non-profit sector in Madison, WI. Last but not least, the two share their thoughts on the news of the week, Donald Trump was found...2024-06-0145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceFeminine and Masculine Energy in the CultureYour hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson is back for another edition of Black Convergence. You may not always agree with what you hear, but we are glad you are listening. Brandi is joined again in studio by friend and guest Clyde Mayberry to continue the topic of what feminine and masculine energy looks like and how it shows up in our lives. Then Brandi and Clyde discuss what is like to work in the non-profit sector in Madison, WI. Last but not least, the two share their thoughts on the news of the week, Donald Trump was found...2024-06-0145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceA Conversation on Misogyny, Homophobia & RacismYour hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson shares an update from recent events for Urban Triage Madison. Then, Brandi is joined for the rest of the hour of Black Convergence by guest Clyde Mayberry to discuss the intersections of misogyny, homophobia and racism. Brandi and Clyde talk about what it means for the culture when you're in a interracial relationship, hypothetically. Finally, the two discuss a current trend on social media, the "Black Wife Effect". To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us...2024-05-2545 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceA Conversation on Misogyny, Homophobia & RacismYour hostess with the most-ess, Brandi Grayson shares an update from recent events for Urban Triage Madison. Then, Brandi is joined for the rest of the hour of Black Convergence by guest Clyde Mayberry to discuss the intersections of misogyny, homophobia and racism. Brandi and Clyde talk about what it means for the culture when you're in a interracial relationship, hypothetically. Finally, the two discuss a current trend on social media, the "Black Wife Effect". To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us...2024-05-2545 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Illusion of MonogamyHost Brandi Grayson is once again joined by Keena Atkinson, Wellness Professional and Founder and CEO of R'oujie Wellness, as well as new guest Darryl Elliot, executive life coach. First, Brandi takes a look at some important issues happening in the Madison area. While multiple families are grieving the loss of loved ones, over 100 people are being displaced thanks to an apartment complex shutting down. Then, Keena and Darryl help to break down the politricks and illusion of monogamy. What is dating supposed to look like? Why are men held to a different standard than...2024-01-1245 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Illusion of MonogamyHost Brandi Grayson is once again joined by Keena Atkinson, Wellness Professional and Founder and CEO of R'oujie Wellness, as well as new guest Darryl Elliot, executive life coach. First, Brandi takes a look at some important issues happening in the Madison area. While multiple families are grieving the loss of loved ones, over 100 people are being displaced thanks to an apartment complex shutting down. Then, Keena and Darryl help to break down the politricks and illusion of monogamy. What is dating supposed to look like? Why are men held to a different standard than...2024-01-1245 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Politricks of ParentingEntrepreneur and Business Owner Deneria Morris joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about gentle parenting, its pitfalls, and raising a child as a Black mother in Dane County. What is the line between gentle parenting and being a pushover? What is the line between being strict and abuse? Brandi and Deneria try to work out the dynamics of being a Black parent and being a Black child in Dane County. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover...2023-12-2245 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceThe Politricks of ParentingEntrepreneur and Business Owner Deneria Morris joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about gentle parenting, its pitfalls, and raising a child as a Black mother in Dane County. What is the line between gentle parenting and being a pushover? What is the line between being strict and abuse? Brandi and Deneria try to work out the dynamics of being a Black parent and being a Black child in Dane County. Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover...2023-12-2245 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceAbortion, Motherhood, and PatriarchyHost Brandi Grayson tackles the pros and cons surrounding abortion, and the role the patriarchy plays in regulating abortion. 2023-12-0145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceAbortion, Motherhood, and PatriarchyHost Brandi Grayson tackles the pros and cons surrounding abortion, and the role the patriarchy plays in regulating abortion. 2023-12-0145 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDisruptive LeadershipIn the inaugural episode of Black Convergence, Michael Johnson, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about what it means to be a disruptive leader. Guest: Michael Johnson2023-11-1045 minBlack ConvergenceBlack ConvergenceDisruptive LeadershipIn the inaugural episode of Black Convergence, Michael Johnson, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about what it means to be a disruptive leader. Guest: Michael Johnson2023-11-1045 minReal Talk with Henry SandersReal Talk with Henry SandersBrandi Grayson - UnorthodoxThis week, Henry Sanders talks to Urban Triage Founder and CEO Brandi Grayson. They talk about Brandi's past advocacy style and how she's had to shift her thinking and her management style to lead a rapidly growing organization in Madison. For more information about Urban Triage, visit https://urbantriage.org/  2022-09-2157 minThe Madisonian PodcastThe Madisonian Podcast30: Brandi Grayson, Leading the Local Fight For Racial JusticeThanks for 30 episodes listeners! Brandi Grayson is an incredible leader, CEO, entrepreneur and so much more. Her bold leadership and unapologetic flamboyancy makes up the incredible person she is despite the many challenges she has faced.  Brandi Grayson's Campaign Website: brandiformadison.com Our Website: themadisonianpodcast.com Merchandise: teespring.com/stores/themadisonianpodcast Patreon: patreon.com/themadisonianpodcast Music Credits: Voices by ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/grandakt Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US2021-02-0149 minKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your CandidatesKnow Your Candidates: Brandi Grayson - Common Council, District 14Brandi Grayson-Tuck, candidate for District 14 of the Common Council, discusses their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2021-01-2917 minKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates PodcastKnow Your Candidates: Brandi Grayson - Common Council, District 14Brandi Grayson-Tuck, candidate for District 14 of the Common Council, discusses their qualifications for this office and why they are running.2021-01-2917 min