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Sweetbitter | Women & LGBTQIA+ HistoryBible: 1 Samuel 18:1-41 Samuel 18:1-4: "When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt."In our third episode, we discuss personal stories of qu...2025-05-0155 min
Speaking Out of PlaceThe 2025 National Day of Action: Talking with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education about "the World We Live in and the World We Want."Today we talk with members of the organizing collective of the Coalition for Action in Higher Education, or CAHE, about their second National Day of Action, taking place on Thursday, April 17. The Day of Action is a call for free higher education in every meaning of that term. CAHE calls for “the elimination of all existing student debt, making all public colleges and universities tuition-free, and ensuring that our colleges and universities remain sites of robust free thinking about the world we live in and the world we want.”We talk about the genesis of this group, and...2025-04-1046 min
Cross & Gavel Podcast181. The Diary of a Black Christian Female Law Student — Jeanelle Angus & Lakuita BittleIn this special end of the semester episode, I get to talk to two amazing black Christian women about their experiences in law school. And not just in law school, but also the entire process surrounding getting in and getting out. The book at the heart of this discussion is from Jeanelle Angus entitled Unveiling Strength and Faith: The Diary of a Black Christian Female Law Student. As part of this conversation, we talk about the path of “most” resistance in getting to law school, what it was like realizing their minority status once there, the pressure of ha...2024-12-111h 15
Speaking Out of PlaceThe Black Antifascist Tradition--a Conversation with Janelle Hope and Bill MullenToday on Speaking Out of Place we talk with Jeanelle Hope and Bill Mullen about their new book, The Black Antifascist Tradition, which uses a vast set of archival materials to show how Black intellectuals and activists regarded anti-Black racism as inseparable from fascism. This is brought out vividly in the ways the law was constructed, labor was extracted, culture oppressed, and lives curtailed. Struggles for Black liberation are therefore connected across national boundaries, just as fascist and racist laws and practices are shared by oppressive regimes globally. Hope and Mullen show how these cross currents work i...2024-06-0352 min
Beyond Lifespan - Dein Fast-Track zu mehr GesundheitPflanzenpower: Wie sekundäre Pflanzenstoffe das Altern beeinflussenDie Wissenschaft hinter den lebensverlängernden Molekülen aus der Natur
In dieser Folge von „Beyond Lifespan“ widmen wir uns den sekundären Pflanzenstoffen nach dem Motto "Die Natur ist die beste Apotheke". Dominik erläutert, was diese Moleküle so besonders macht und wie sie Krankheitserreger und metabolischen Stress bei Pflanzen bekämpfen – und wie sie auch uns Menschen helfen können. Wir diskutieren die Rolle von Polyphenolen wie Resveratrol und Flavonoiden wie Quercetin, Fisetin und Apigenin und ihre Auswirkungen auf unsere Gesundheit. Hier sind einige Highlights der Folge:
Was sind sekundäre Pflanzenstoffe? Verstehen, welche Rolle diese Stoffe i...2024-05-0927 min
The Modern Hotelier#44: Hospitality is Human-Led and Tech-Enabled | with Jeanelle JohnsonJeanelle Johnson is a Principal, Lead Client Partner and Travel, Transportation and Hospitality (TTH) sector Co-Leader at PwC, focused on client service, industry perspective and research for the firm’s leading TTH clients. With nearly 25 years of experience at leading investment banking and consulting firms, Jeanelle’s passion is to help clients with strategic planning around their growth and investment agendas and advise on business-wide risks and value drivers in their business transformations. Recently, her focus has been on digital transformation in the hospitality industryIn this episode, you'll discover:- Jeanelle's jour...2023-09-0731 min
We Need MoreJerri Evans - Owner of Turning NaturalWhen Jerri Evans, Owner of Turning Natural first opened her juice bar she could have only dreamed that it would infuse her life, her staff's life, and her customer's life, with such vitality and opportunity. It was Evans' late mother Annette Turner, who started Turning Natural, after being diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Sadly, after almost 10 years living cancer-free, the disease returned, and Annette fought her final fight in 2010.
Shortly after her mother transition, Evans quit her then career as an Aeronautical Engineer to pursue helping those who were looking to take better care of themselves...2020-10-2200 minWe Need MoreDr. Gina Paige - Founder of African AncestryAfrican Ancestry is a company that helps expand the way people view themselves and the way they view Africa!
African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent having helped more than 750,000 people re-connect with the roots of their family tree. With the industry’s largest and most comprehensive database of over 30,000 indigenous African DNA samples, African Ancestry determines specific countries and specific ethnic groups of origin with an unrivaled level of detail, accuracy and confidence.
In 2003, Dr. Gina Paige co-founded African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com) and in do...2020-08-2032 minWe Need MoreJimmy Wise - Owner of Wisecuts BarbershopJimmy Wise is the owner of Wisecuts Barbershop and Barber School. He dropped by with the crew of We Need More to share practical tips on how his idea of opening his own shop became a reality. We even learn about the haircut he received from his mother. Press play to find out how that turned out. Jimmy shares steps if you desire to open up your own barbershop.
WISECUTS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE BARBERSHOP.
Wisecuts brings flavor and a vibe to the barber industry that you can't get anywhere else. Barbers are part of...2020-07-0223 minWe Need MoreBrandon Frame - Founder of TheBlackManCanBrandon Frame is a visionary leader, social innovator and mentor. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. an award winning and internationally recognized non-profit and digital media platform focused on celebrating, educating and inspiring boys and men of color. Started as a blog, over the last seven years TheBlackManCan has evolved in a conscious social community that reflects positive images of black boys and men of color.
Brandon Frame is the Deputy Director of Social - Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly, Co-Founder of the award winning twitter chat...2020-04-0125 minWe Need MoreSamantha Josaphat - Founder of Studio 397 ArchitectureSamantha Josaphat: Principal of Studio 397 Architecture, a New York City based design firm specializing in Architecture and Interior Design. The world of architecture is not known for diversity, hence Samantha being the 397th African American Female Architect to achieve licensure in the United States; that's less than 1% of all registered architects.
Samantha started her own firm to raise that number and create better conditions for those taking charge. Samantha is also the president of nycoba NOMA, a professional networking organization for minority architects. She also leads the initiative, Project Pipeline, an architectural day camp for elementary...2020-03-2647 minWe Need MoreKier Gaines - Creator of Kier & ThemKier & Them is a multi-passionate millennial family featuring Kier, a mental health professional, his wife, Noémie, an intellectual property lawyer, and their sassy 2-yr-old daughter, Emery. Do we look familiar? You may have seen us online already - Emery’s french fry dance or our surprise engagement. Over the past two years, we have grown to over 58,000 Instagram followers and 17,000 YouTube subscribers.
The mission is to showcase non-traditional love and marriage, millennial family and parenting, and home and lifestyle while focusing on the importance of mental health through comedic, but thought-provoking digital content. Their content wil...2020-03-1949 minWe Need MoreKhadijah Robinson - Founder of The Nile ListIn this weeks episode, meet Khadijah Robinson, the founder and owner of The Nile List. A Southern girl through and through, Khadijah was raised in Savannah, GA and Montgomery, AL. Her life is a manifestation of the Issa Rae phrase, “I’m rooting for Everybody Black.” After graduating from Spelman College, and receiving her J.D. from Harvard Law School she decided to practice law in Washington, D.C.
On March 1, 2020, Khadijah launched her new endeavor: The Nile List - a one-stop-shop for Black brands; making shopping with Black businesses quick and easy, and full of variet...2020-03-0536 minWe Need MoreErica Buddington - Founder of Langston LeagueErica Buddington is a career educator, based in Brooklyn, New York. Complex Magazine called her the “most fire teacher ever.” She left her post as Director of TRUCE Media and Arts at Harlem Children’s Zone to found Langston League. She’s been a teacher, grade team lead, Dean of Students, and/or curriculum designer at Uniondale School District, Uncommon Schools, Harlem Children’s Zone, and Capital Preparatory Schools.
Buddington has an extensive background in youth development, assisting many organizations with content that improved site culture and student academic/creative progression. She’s designed culturally responsive history and social j...2020-02-2030 minWe Need MoreDestinee Swindell and Duclas Charles - Founders of Strivers' RowStrivers’ Row celebrates doers - those among us who are pursuing their passions, putting their talents to use and in turn, establishing new standards. Each quarter a cohort is featured, making the masses aware of their work and motivations, and providing information for how to support their success. Strivers are young, Black creatives, professionals and entrepreneurs of diverse areas of expertise, experiences and perspectives.
Strivers' Row is a community. There is great promise for lasting professional partnerships and friendships to be cultivated among those who are invited to join. A number of private events are hosted for Strivers along with op...2019-08-1542 minWe Need MoreJasmine Jones - Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Cherry Blossom IntimatesEVERY WOMAN DESERVES TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL
Jasmine Jones is changing what post-mastectomy shopping looks and feels like, creating beautiful lingerie shopping experiences for all women, and using innovation and inclusion to be impactful across the globe.
Inspired by her grandmother’s battle with breast cancer, Jasmine joined Dr. Hampton to create a unique experience for women regardless of their bra size or the stage of their breast cancer journey. Jasmine was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA in 2016. She now serves as Vice President of the Young Professional Council of Breast Care for Washington and as...2019-08-0841 minWe Need MoreLauryn Fanguen - Challenges of Black ImmigrationLauryn Fanguen - Shares with We Need More about the challenges of being a black immigrant in America. 2019-08-0130 minWe Need MoreKaine Hampton - Entertainment LawyerKaine Hampton is an Entertainment Law attorney; he served as Counsel with the Global Entertainment division of Viacom Networks, servicing MTV, VH1, BET, and Logo Networks. In this role, Kaine works to execute agreements for on-air and off-air productions across the Viacom Media Network channels and platforms, specializing in large-scale live music events, scripted, and unscripted programming, including shows such as MTV Video Music Awards and BET Awards.
Prior to this role, Kaine served as a Business Analyst with Music World Entertainment, in which he worked closely with the legal department and production teams on digital content exploitation projects for...2019-07-2545 minWe Need MoreAnika Hobbs - Owner and Lead Curator of Nubian Hueman & The Black Love ExperienceCURATE. CREATE. CELEBRATE.
Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world. Bringing popular culture, and fair-trade to a modern brand experience by serving as a means to promote collective interaction, community development, and global responsibility through a fresh and artistic platform.
Nubian Hueman is a social enterprise that specializes in sourcing and curating unique goods, fashion, and art by designers representing the global Diaspora. They break the myth that artists...2019-07-1146 minWe Need MoreJohn Ledbetter - Founder & CEO of Sunchase MediaSunchase media is short-form video production company located in Washington DC.
Sunchase Media uses video to tell the stories of people, of companies, of products. Whatever your story is, they want to tell it. From the moment of an idea’s conception to the very final color correction before screening. You provide the inspiration, and they'll provide the creative direction and a full production staff to make your project happen.
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sunchasemedia.com2019-07-0437 minWe Need MoreJ'Vonn Forbes - Owner of 548 Construction, Real Estate Investor & DeveloperJ'Vonn Forbes shares his story growing up in Philadelphia, graduating from the campus of Morehouse College and launching non-profits to better serve communities across the nation. This episode, we focus on the story behind the development of one Forbes' many companies, 548 Construction.
Follow J'Vonn Forbes on Instagram @iamjforbes2019-06-2750 minWe Need MoreRonald Draper - Owner of the RD Showroom, Art Educator & ActivistRonald Alexander Draper is a visual artist born and raised in Harlem, New York. The NAACP and Urban League award-winning artist and Art Educator also serves as the Director of Contemporary Arts and Culture at Harlem Hospital Center, creating displays for individual spaces across the 200,000 square-foot campus.
Draper, who specializes in custom-tailored artwork for both residential and commericial spaces, uses a multitude of artistic materials and extremely deliberate decision-making to create one of a kind art experiences. Draper moves beyond traditional thinking, creating new combinations with materials, pushing his artistic messaging to...2019-06-2053 minWe Need MoreRondel Holder - Founder & Creative Director of Soul Society 101What Is Soul Society 101? The premiere travel, food and culture blog curated for Young Black Professionals. Soul Society 101 queues suggestions on travel destinations, social and adventure-seeking activities, restaurant, bar and nightlife suggestions, and food and cocktail recipes – from the cool perspective of a Young Black Professional who is social and eager to experience the world!
The Mission: To alleviate the fear and frustration of traveling, of not being able to find reviews that match your POV. To encourage people to live life to the max and experience different cultures and expand their minds. At root, Creator of Soul Society 101, Rondel Hol...2019-06-1350 minWe Need MoreAshley Rouse - Founder & CEO of Trade Street Jam Co.Trade St. Jam Co. is a chef, woman and minority-owned business that started in a tiny apartment in North Carolina on Trade Street. Our passion for all things food grew into something more: a company built on the foundation of culinary innovation. We strive to share our 10+ years of culinary knowledge in the form of a small batch jar that can be used in cocktails, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, marinades, pan sauces & more. Cooking should be fun and reflective of the person at hand, but what it shouldn't be, is complicated.
Website: https://www.tradestjamco.com2019-06-0641 minWe Need MoreMarjuan Canady - Canady Foundations of the ArtsMarjuan Canady, a native Washingtonian with Trinidadian/African American roots, is an award winning entrepreneur, writer, performer, director, educator and producer for both film and the stage.
Marjuan is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and holds a B.A. in Theatre/African American Studies from Fordham University and her M.A. in Art Politics from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Her work has been highlighted in international publications such as, The Washington Post, The Trinidad Gaurdian, Blavity, Black Enterprise and Huffington Post.
Marjuan is CEO...2019-04-041h 08We Need MoreBrandi McAlister - Pray The ImpossibleBrandi J-E McAlister, MS is a New Jersey native. She obtained her BA in Mass Communications from Virginia State University. Later she completed her MS in integrated Marketing Communication from Manhattan College. Brandi is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Brandi coins herself the Spiritual Friendvisor (A friend who gives advice based off of gold wisdom). She offers advice, provides encouragement, and gives hope through her weekly conversational testimonies on the Pray The Impossible devotional site. She is the author of Real Talk, A Conversation From My Heart to Yours, A 30 Day Devotional. This book features conversations...2019-03-2844 minWe Need MoreJerron Hawkins - President Obama Mentee & Reach FoundationHoward University student Jerron Hawkins was recently honored during the Obama Foundation’s first national My Brother’s Keeper Rising! conference by being granted the opportunity to share his social justice story on President Barack Obama’s Instagram account. Hawkins, a political science and economics double major, has been associated with the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance since its inception, in 2014. My Brother’s Keeper was launched by President Obama as a call to action to close opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color. Since then, Jerron has started his own non-profit: Reach Foundation - establishing a productive...2019-03-181h 01We Need MoreMusic & Passion with Eric HallEric was exposed to music at an early age. Blessed with a musical family, his Mother a singer and pianist, his father a trumpet player, and his older brother on the trombone, it was only right that he followed suit. Being exposed to artist such as Stevie Wonder, Take 6, Earth Wind and Fire, and Grover Washington Jr. Eric decided to pick up the Flute and Saxophone.
Aside from touring and performing for artist, Eric also produces. In 2012 he produced a song for Madonna off her MDNA Album. Since then Eric has produced for the...2019-03-1453 minWe Need MorePhilip Garner - Garner's GardenPhilip Garner started Garner’s Garden in 2012 with one thing in mind – make affordable, 100% natural skin care products. Garner’s Garden had humble beginnings, first being available at local farmer's markets and at local events. Since then, the company has experienced tremendous growth, and has been featured in national publications, including The Huffington Post and PYNKMagazine. Philip is committed to helping people live healthier lifestyles by creating products that are handmade and are made with high-quality ingredients.
garnersgarden.com2019-03-0736 minWe Need MoreTamra Sease - Queendom ComeTamra Sease is an unfiltered author and craver of Christ. She prides herself in evolving into a versatile essayist, freely writing on various topics from the depths of her heart. Tamra lives to empower women to own God’s truth and practically apply principles of scripture in order to propel God’s daughters toward their purpose.
A graduate of Hampton University and McDaniel College, Tamra is the proud daughter of Tillman and Madeline Sease and eldest sibling of Jacqueline Octavia and Brandon Tillman of Bowie, MD.2019-02-281h 10We Need MoreDJ Economix - A Conversation on Music & CoffeeDJ Economix is a creator of the moment. Hailing from West Philadelphia, he discovered a passion for music at an early age. It wasn't until he finished school with an undergrad and graduate degree in Economics that he realized his passion was much more than a hobby. Thus creating the name Economix.
Economix currently displays his talents in New York City, Philadelphia and the Washington DC (DMV) area. He specializes in various genres of music. Including hip-hop, r&b, top 40, reggae to name a few. He has performed at a variety of events (clubs, private...2019-02-2156 minWe Need MoreMahalia Jessup - C'est Belle EventsC’est Belle Events is a premier event planning and design group that specializes in curating timeless celebrations with expert level attention to detail.
Bringing together top professionals in the industry to flawlessly execute any celebrations while making it uniquely your own.
The approach is being creative and professional to bring life to an unforgettable experiences for each clients.
Dream.Plan.Design.Love.Party
www.cestbelleevents.com2019-02-141h 05We Need MoreSean Williams - The Dad GangSean Williams is changing the way that Black Father's are viewed.
The founder of The Dad Gang showcases active black fathers who aim to defy the misleading negative stereotypes that surround it. "We’re here to show the world that black fathers do exist and take an active role in raising our children."
His goal is to encourage, support, share tips and experiences that can help fathers from all walks of life become better #DadGoals #TheDadGang everyday.
Let’s change the narrative.2019-02-0742 minWe Need MoreShaquana Robotham - BrideHive & The Brand LabelThe Brand Label is a fashion line created for women in search of who they are today and who they are destined to become through their unique sense of style and creativity. Inspired and designed by two women, Shaq & Nola sought to create garments that would allow women to express themselves while remaining true to who they are. We want our clothing to exude all the things we aspire for women; authenticity, self-confidence and individuality. As women, we should not be defined by society or social media popularity. We should be defined and empowered by our brand. That’s...2019-01-2756 min
Sew Much More79 - Jeanelle Dech - Episode 1 in the Opportunity Thinking Series This episode of the Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library OPPORTUNITY THINKING- Episode #1 Jeanelle Dech talks about the launch of the Curtains & Soft Resource Library and introduces RISK as uncertainty, with both a negative and positive potential outcome. Jeanelle Dech is President and Co-Founder of Adaptive Textiles, an innovative textile printing company in West Chester, PA. She is a friendly and engaging speaker, known for her Fit-Like-a-Glove slipcovers, SPEED sewing method, and workroom profitability training. She is the crea...2018-01-211h 14
Neo2soul PlaylistNeo2soul INNAGROOVES|MIX TAPE SHOW HOSTED BY DJ NICENESSBridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, INNAGROOVES brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through Internet radio.Website www.neo2soul.com Porschia - RiseSabi - GlowKendra Foster ft Kelvin Wooten - RespectTiffani Michelle - What If...2016-07-292h 59
Neo2soul Playlist28th July Mixbag of Music with DJ Niceness in the mix on FloradioTune in every Thursday evening at 6.30PM EST and 11.30PM in the UK as DJ Niceness brings you a Mixbag of Music! DJ Niceness is the founder of Neo2soul InnaGrooves supporting Independent Worldwide Urban Artists.Our music series aims to bridge the gap between mainstream, unsigned and independent artists. Bring light to the underground and give you quality music you want to hear not have to hear. So it’s only fitting that you hear it here.www.floradio.co.ukJill Scott: Watching Me (Roy Ayers Edit)Stephen Marley ft Rick Ro...2016-07-293h 01
Neo2soul PlaylistNeo2soul INNAGROOVES|MIX TAPE SHOW HOSTED BY DJ NICENESSBridging the gap between mainstream and indie artists, INNAGROOVES brings light to the underground and gives you the quality music you want to hear, not have to hear. Non-stop, less chat, more in the mix (NeoSoul, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz) musical grooves.Our goal is to help emerging, unsigned independent artists and bands to connect with opportunities to increase their exposure through Internet radio.Website www.neo2soul.comE^rth - The LiesDeja Belle - Let Go Victoria Monét ft. Ariana Grande - Better DaysK...2016-07-223h 01
Neo2soul Playlist21st July Mixbag of Music with DJ Niceness in the mix on FloradioTune in every Thursday evening at 6.30PM EST and 11.30PM in the UK as DJ Niceness brings you a Mixbag of Music! DJ Niceness is the founder of Neo2soul InnaGrooves supporting Independent Worldwide Urban Artists.Our music series aims to bridge the gap between mainstream, unsigned and independent artists. Bring light to the underground and give you quality music you want to hear not have to hear. So it’s only fitting that you hear it here.www.floradio.co.ukNatalie Oliveri - Nice & Slow David P.Stevens ft Selina Albright...2016-07-223h 00