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Belonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 058 with Edna Bonhomme, historian, global public intellectual and author of A History of the World in Six Plagues
It’s June and Caribbean American Heritage month! In this Season 6 finale, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with historian of science, writer, and global public intellectual, Dr. Edna Bonhomme about her new book A History of the World in Six Plagues. Bonhomme, herself of Haitian descent, discusses how plagues—both microbial and structural—have shaped the contours of our world, disproportionately impacting African and African descendant communities across the globe. Listen in as they discuss the histories of epidemic and exploitation, from colonial-era plantations to modern-day medical apartheid, and how health justice is deeply entwined with global Black liberation movements...2025-06-1745 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 057 with 3x-Super Bowl Champion and TV sports commentator Devin McCourty on being a champion and advocate for our communities
In this episode, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest, Devin McCourty on always being a champion—in the NFL, on television and to our communities. Delving into the topic of social impact leadership, Devin shares his passion and inspiration for being a servant-leader and making a difference in the lives of so many through his philanthropy, social justice and health advocacy, and legislation efforts for youth. They also discuss the afterlife of professional football players, television sports commentary and what lies ahead. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance and @Get Konnected! Available on all podcast platf...2025-05-1351 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 056 with Shadan Deleveaux, Google global recruiter and TechFIN co-founder, on representation of Blackness in tech: bridging the divide
In this episode, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest, Dr. Shadan Deleveaux, Google global recruiter and co-founder of the nonprofit, Technologies for Families in Need (TechFIN). Delving into the topic of representation of Blackness in tech, Shadan shares his over two decades-long career journey as coach/consultant/leader at global companies and the significance of amplifying diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) in tech and beyond. They also discuss the current climate for staff recruitment and funding for nonprofits like TechFIN that are focused on bridging the digital divide for communities in need. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by...2025-04-1538 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 055 with Mitchell Jackson, Pulitzer Prize winning author on Re-visioning Black life through stories
Spring forward with Dr. Yndia in this episode with her guest, Pulitzer Prize winning author Mitchell Jackson. Delving into the topic of re-visioning Black life through stories, Mitchell shares his journey as a writer whose real life may mirror story lines typically found in a Walter Dean Myers or Kwame Alexander book and how he uses storytelling to inspire and transform the lives of others. Listen in as they discuss the various representations of Black masculinity and womanhood as explored in Mitchell’s memoir, Survivor Math, and in the context of sports, civil rights, and fashion with his latest boo...2025-03-1840 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 054 with Tawny Chatmon, photographic artist, on the art and regal reflection of Black life
It’s #BHM365 and Dr. Yndia is excited to be in conversation with Tawny Chatmon, award-winning photographic artist, on the topic of art and the regal reflection of Black life. Serious collectors of all backgrounds, including celebrities such as Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Carol Christine Pounder, deeply appreciate Tawny’s portraits of Black children/families, often overlayed with layers of paint and 24-karat gold leaf, semi-precious stones, glass, and other mixed media. Listen in as they discuss Black representation in contemporary art, the politics and identity of Black women creatives, and the legacy of Black portraiture. Production Credit: @Masauko. Episo...2025-02-1832 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep053 with Wendy Eley Jackson on Black Storytelling and Producing for TV and Film
It’s the second half of Season 6 and we are kicking off 2025 with a focus on storytelling. In this episode, host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with award-winning film writer, producer, and CEO of Auburn Avenue Films, Wendy Eley Jackson. Wendy reflects on her illustrious film and t.v career, developing and producing feature-length films, documentaries, screenplays and programming for major studios and networks, including Sony Pictures, Turner Broadcasting, Hallmark Channel, and Netflix. Listen in as they discuss the power of Black storytelling on big and small screens and why care and collaboration are critical to surviving and thriving in...2025-01-1444 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 052 with Charla Jones, founder of award-winning skincare brand Eu2Be, on Black beauty as more than skin deep
In this episode, host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest Charla Jones, founder and CEO of Eu2Be cosmetics brand. Eu2Be has garnered the attention of editors at Allure, Cosmo, InStyle, Self and other magazines for having the “Best Clean Skincare Line.” Utilizing her twenty-years+ entrepreneurial career and passion for illuminating the essential nature of beauty and wellness, Charla has created a collection of award-winning skincare products designed to honor all bodies and skin types to transform how we care for our skin. Listen in as they discuss how Eu2Be’s journey as an unconventional, purpose-driven and in...2024-12-1745 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 051 with Talib Jasir, founder of Afros & Audio, on Black podcast communities and why they are important
Now, more than ever, the timeliness and significance of Black podcasting communities is critical to the sanctity and survival of the voice and perspectives of African descendants across the globe. In this episode, host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with Talib Jasir, the founder of the Afro & Audio Podcast Festival for Black indie podcast creatives and Vanguard Podcast Network, a podcast production company that produces original independent stories and social impact nonprofit podcasts. They discuss the importance of Black creators developing targeted content that centers the diverse experiences, perceptions, and worldviews of African descended people globally and why having F...2024-11-1233 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep50 with Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor on The Right to be Loved (Live Show) x Give Black Alliance
Rebroadcast of Live Show recording: Belonging to Blackness Podcast x Give Black Alliance #CouchConversations speaker series (August 18 2024 on Martha’s Vineyard). In this episode, host Dr. Yndia facilitates an important conversation between two powerhouse journalists, political analysts and NYT bestselling authors Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor on the topic of “The Right to be Loved” and the power and wealth of Black Love in African descended communities. (Prod. Credit: @Masauko). Episode & Live Show event sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Available on all podcast platforms. Share and Follow on IG: @ProfYndia & @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast. Visit website: www.yndialorickwilmot.com
T...2024-10-1536 minBelonging to BlacknessS6, Ep 049 with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the power of Black womanhood in 2024 U.S. politics
Season 6 debut! Host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) about the power of Black womanhood in 2024 U.S. politics. Their discussion is not only timely but also important as U.S. citizenry gears up for their presidential elections in November and must contend with critical policy issues that deeply impact Black and Brown communities nationally and globally. (Prod. Credit: @Masauko). Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Follow on IG: @ProfYndia & @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast. Visit website: www.yndialorickwilmot.com
The post S6, Ep 049 with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the power of Black woma...2024-09-1739 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 048 on 5-Star Luxury at MBano Manor (Zimbabwe) with Dr. Mati, first Black femaleIn the Season 5 finale, join host Yndia as she sits with Dr Matifadza Martha Nyazema (affectionately referred to as “Doc Mati”) of Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by Mantis, a 5-star boutique luxury hotel that she founded, built and manages, since 2020. In this episode, Doc Mati reflects on her two-decades plus experience in the […]
The post S5, Ep 048 on 5-Star Luxury at MBano Manor (Zimbabwe) with Dr. Mati, first Black female Hotelier first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-06-1853 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 047 with M'Hudi Wines, first and oldest Black-owned wine farm & brand in Stellenbosch South AfricaIn this episode, #47, we venture to the western Cape province of South Africa to Stellenbosch winelands. Host Yndia is drinking wine and chatting with M’Hudi Wines’ vintners, co-owner Baba Diale Rangaka and his daughter in-law and business manager Rae-leigh Rangaka. Similar to the famous African tale of M’hudi, the name for this first fully […]
The post S5, Ep 047 with M’Hudi Wines, first and oldest Black-owned wine farm & brand in Stellenbosch South Africa first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-05-1430 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 046 with Bo-Kaap Kombius Restauranteur Yusef Larney on Colouredness in Cape Town, South AfricaWe are in Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope, South Africa! Host Yndia continues her exploration of what it means to be “Coloured” in South Africa as she speaks with guest Yusef Larney, co-owner and restaurateur of the famous “The Kombius” restaurant in beautiful Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. On a bustling Saturday, with patrons filling […]
The post S5, Ep 046 with Bo-Kaap Kombius Restaurateur Yusef Larney on Colouredness in Cape Town, South Africa first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-04-1629 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 045 with political analyst and author Tessa Dooms on Blackness & being Coloured in South AfricaIn this episode, the podcast’s journey continues in South Africa. Host Yndia is in conversation with South African sociologist, political analyst and author Tessa Dooms about her new book, Coloured: How Classification Became Culture. Their conversation explores concepts of race and identity as they differ across the diaspora. Yndia and Tessa examine the historical significance […]
The post S5, Ep 045 with political analyst and author Tessa Dooms on Blackness & being Coloured in South Africa first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-03-1252 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 044 with Antoinette Sithole and the Legacy of the Hector Pieterson Museum in SOWETOIn this episode, journey to South Africa’s SOWETO with host Yndia as she visits the Hector Pieterson memorial site and museum and is in conversation with Antoinette Sithole, Ambassador and Co-founder of Driving Education Culture. Antoinette Sithole is most known as the sister of Hector Pieterson, an emblem of the June 16 1976 Student Uprising. […]
The post S5, Ep 044 with Antoinette Sithole and the Legacy of the Hector Pieterson Museum in SOWETO first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-02-1322 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 043 with Hannah Drake and Josh Miller of (Un)Known Project on using art to unearth the names of enslaved African descendantsKicking off the new year, this episode features co-founders and leaders of (Un)Known Project, Hannah Drake and Josh Miller. (Un)Known Project is a Louisville, Kentucky artist-run nonprofit collaborative of IDEAS x Lab, whose mission is to use art to unearth the names, stories, histories and experiences of U.S. enslaved African descendants in order to support […]
The post S5, Ep 043 with Hannah Drake and Josh Miller of (Un)Known Project on using art to unearth the names of enslaved African descendants first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2024-01-1650 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 042 with Terysa Ridgeway, computer scientist and author of the children's book series "Terysa Solves It"‘Tis the Season! It’s December and this month commemorates Computer Literacy and Computer Science Education. This episode features guest Terysa Ridgeway, a computer scientist, previously a rocket scientist who developed code for Exoatmospheric Spacecraft and currently a software engineering program manager at Google. She is also author and creator of the children’s book series, “Terysa […]
The post S5, Ep 042 with Terysa Ridgeway, computer scientist and author of the children’s book series “Terysa Solves It” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-12-1222 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 041 with award-winning journalist and historian Nadege Green on Black Miami Dade and Black digital archivesSak Pase! It’s episode #41 with guest Nadege Green, award-winning journalist, historian and founder of Black Miami Dade, an emerging digital platform that resists the erasure of Miami-Dade’s Black past. Passionate about history and storytelling, Nadege weaves together a compelling narrative that celebrates her Haitian-American roots while amplifying the diversity, voice and personhood of African […]
The post S5, Ep 041 with award-winning journalist and historian Nadege Green on Black Miami Dade and Black digital archives first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-11-141h 08Belonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 040 with Rob Marriott/alias DJ Tafari (humanitarian, artist, Hip Hop journalist and documentarian) about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and the state of the CultureWe are talking all the things Hip Hop in Ep #40! with guest Rob Marriott, a pioneering voice and thought leader in Hip Hop journalism, producer and artist. The journey has been beautiful so far: writing, producing documentaries and dramatic series for Amazon Prime, engaging in humanitarian work with Jay-Z and Beyonce, creating portraits, and […]
The post S5, Ep 040 with Rob Marriott/alias DJ Tafari (humanitarian, artist, Hip Hop journalist and documentarian) about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and the state of the Culture first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-10-1744 minBelonging to BlacknessS5, Ep 039 with Sheena Collier, CEO of Boston While Black, on the importance of Black spacesSeason 5 premier is bigger than ever! Nominated for the 2023 Podcaster of the Year Award (Black Podcasting Awards). In this episode, host Yndia is excited to sit with Sheena Collier, founder and CEO of the Collier Connection and Boston While Black. Listen in as they chat about what it means to be “Black in […]
The post S5, Ep 039 with Sheena Collier, CEO of Boston While Black, on the importance of Black spaces first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-09-1946 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 038 on Summertime Rest, Refresh & Reimagining (Special Topic with Dr. Yndia)By popular demand, Special Topics! In this Season 4 finale, host Yndia ushers in the season of summer. She shares insights on the ways we can find more opportunities to rest, refresh and reimagine our lives when we take a moment to be still. It’s all about #BlackJoy and a couple of Black women authored […]
The post S4, Ep 038 on Summertime Rest, Refresh & Reimagining (Special Topic with Dr. Yndia) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-06-1318 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 037 with Tiffani Johnson, physician scientist and President of Academic Pediatric Association on dismantling racism through clinical practiceGood people, Ep 37! Host Yndia is in conversation with the beloved research-scholar and pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Tiffani Johnson. The newly-elected President of the Academic Pediatric Association and award-winning scholar for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Tiffani is an agitator and abolitionist focused on dismantling racism through clinical practice. Listen in as they […]
The post S4, Ep 037 with Tiffani Johnson, physician scientist and President of Academic Pediatric Association on dismantling racism through clinical practice first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-05-2350 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastS4, Ep 036 with Malik Yoba (NAACP Image Award winner, Hollywood veteran actor and entrepreneur) about increasing health and wealth equity in Black diasporic communitiesHost Yndia sits with Hollywood veteran actor, musician, activist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Malik Yoba. Best known for his 30+ years of commitment to the arts and more than 50 film and tv credits, which include the Disney movie classic Cool Runnings, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married (1 & 2), New York Undercover (which he earned 3 NAACP Image Awards), Lee Daniel’s Empire, and many others, Malik shares his journey of resilience, resistance, and the importance of rebuilding communities through youth advocacy and entrepreneurship. Listen to learn more about Malik Yoba’s latest multi-city real estate development project, featured in the forthcoming docu-s...2023-04-1843 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 036 with Malik Yoba (NAACP Image Award winner, Hollywood veteran actor and entrepreneur) about increasing health and wealth equity in Black diasporic communitiesHost Yndia sits with Hollywood veteran actor, musician, activist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Malik Yoba. Best known for his 30+ years of commitment to the arts and more than 50 film and tv credits, which include the Disney movie classic Cool Runnings, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married (1 & 2), New York Undercover (which […]
The post S4, Ep 036 with Malik Yoba (NAACP Image Award winner, Hollywood veteran actor and entrepreneur) about increasing health and wealth equity in Black diasporic communities first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-04-1843 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 035 with Colette Phillips, award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, on "The Includers" anti-racists and white alliesCelebrating Women’s History Month with guest Colette Phillips, President, CEO and founder of Get Konnected! An award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, PR & Marketing maven, thought-leader and uber connector, Colette has had an impactful career, spanning almost 40 years, amplifying and championing BIPOC professionals and WOC entrepreneurs. Listen to learn more about Colette’s […]
The post S4, Ep 035 with Colette Phillips, award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, on “The Includers” anti-racists and white allies first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-03-2145 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastS4, Ep 034 with Dr. Bernard Harris (former NASA astronaut and author) about being the first African American to walk in space and the importance of Black children in STEAM educationIt’s Black History! Host Yndia interviews scientist, surgeon, retired NASA astronaut and the first African American to walk in space, Dr. Bernard Harris. Author of the bestseller “Dream Walker,” Bernard continues to be a champion for STEM education, youth and teachers through Vesalius Ventures, Inc. and the National Math and Science Initiative. To learn more about Bernard’s impressive career and how YOU can support future generations to “go where no one has gone before,” subscribe and listen! (Music, Sound Production and Editing Credit: @Masauko)The post S4, Ep 034 with Dr. Bernard Harris (former NASA astronaut and author...2023-02-1437 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 034 with Dr. Bernard Harris (former NASA astronaut and author) about being the first African American to walk in space and the importance of Black children in STEAM educationIt’s Black History! Host Yndia interviews scientist, surgeon, retired NASA astronaut and the first African American to walk in space, Dr. Bernard Harris. Author of the bestseller “Dream Walker,” Bernard continues to be a champion for STEM education, youth and teachers through Vesalius Ventures, Inc. and the National Math and Science Initiative. To learn more […]
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The Open NestersPride and Community in Black and Brown Spaces (S3 | E104)Pride and Community. Our first guest host, Yarel is joined on this panel discussion by Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, Jessica Filion, and Melvin Pullen.2023-02-0956 min
The Open NestersPride and Community in Black and Brown Spaces (S3 | E104)
Pride and Community in Black and Brown Spaces
hosted by Yarel
(Season 3 | Episode 104)
[TESSA] The Friendship Series Continues.
Our first guest host, Yarel, brings us a new set of friends and ideas. She is joined on this panel discussion by Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, Jessica Filion, and Melvin Pullen.
Yarel is from Lawrence, MA (which today is the second-largest Dominican community in the USA). Her parents both came from the Dominican Republic. And Yarel is a very dear friend. I feel so fortunate to have her take the helm of...2023-02-0956 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 033 with African American/Visual Studies author Jasmine Nichole Cobb on "New Growth: The Art and Texture of Black Hair"All things Hair and Visuality! Host Yndia is in conversation with Jasmine Nichole Cobb, author and scholar of African & African American Studies and of Art, Art History and Visual Studies on her new book, “New Growth: The Art and Texture of Black Hair.” Listen in as they discuss the hypervisibility and invisibility of Blackness […]
The post S4, Ep 033 with African American/Visual Studies author Jasmine Nichole Cobb on “New Growth: The Art and Texture of Black Hair” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2023-01-2447 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 032 with Javaka Steptoe, award-winning children’s book author & illustrator, about Black storytelling through artIn this episode, host Yndia is in conversation with nationally-renowned children’s book author and illustrator, Javaka Steptoe. Listen in as they discuss several topics, including: the intention and impact of his award-winning and NYT best-seller books “In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall” and “Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat” and collaborations with […]
The post S4, Ep 032 with Javaka Steptoe, award-winning children’s book author & illustrator, about Black storytelling through art first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-12-2039 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 031 with Ruth E. Carter (two-time Academy Award winner for Fashion/Costume Design) about Black futurism and working with Oprah, Spike Lee and Chadwick Boseman#WakandaForever! Host Yndia chats with Academy Award Winner, costume designer and AfroFuturist, Ruth E. Carter about her almost four-decade long career working on iconic projects for the big and small screens, including both Black Panther films, Malcolm X, Coming 2 America, Love & Basketball, Amistad–to name a few. Listen in as they discuss Ruth’s experiences […]
The post S4, Ep 031 with Ruth E. Carter (two-time Academy Award winner for Fashion/Costume Design) about Black futurism and working with Oprah, Spike Lee and Chadwick Boseman first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-11-1550 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 030 with media executive and author Charity C. Elder on "Power: The Rise of Black Women in America"In this episode, host Yndia sits with Charity C. Elder, award-winning journalist and media executive and author of the book, Power: The Rise of Black Women in America. A lovely meditation that celebrates African descended women’s everyday strength, resilience, and determination to succeed, along with their expressions of joy, love, and excellence in a world […]
The post S4, Ep 030 with media executive and author Charity C. Elder on “Power: The Rise of Black Women in America” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-10-2547 minBelonging to BlacknessS4, Ep 029 with historical fiction author Natasha Gordon-Chipembere of "Finding La Negrita" on the legacy of African descended storytelling in Latin America and the CaribbeanIn this Season 4 premiere, host Yndia is in conversation with author, editor and professor of African diasporic literature, Natasha Gordon-Chipembere. Known for her seminal book, Representation and Black Womanhood: The Legacy of Sarah Baartman, senior co-editor of the AfroLatin@ book series and her articles in Essence Magazine and the Tico Times, Natasha’s new book […]
The post S4, Ep 029 with historical fiction author Natasha Gordon-Chipembere of “Finding La Negrita” on the legacy of African descended storytelling in Latin America and the Caribbean first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-09-2059 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 028 with Desiree Gordon, cultural strategist and curator on how art and art institutions are tools for social justice, wellness and equitySeason 3 finale celebrates June as Caribbean Heritage Month with guest Desiree Gordon, an Antiguan healing artist, singer and cultural strategist, whose work has been recognized by the Smithsonian Institute along with other art and curatorial organizations. In conversation with host Yndia, Desiree discusses how art and art institutions are tools for social justice, wellness […]
The post S3, Ep 028 with Desiree Gordon, cultural strategist and curator on how art and art institutions are tools for social justice, wellness and equity first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-06-2740 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 027 on Trusting the Process (Special Topic with Dr. Yndia)Special Topic Episode: “Trusting the Process” with host Yndia. By popular demand, this episode focuses on what it means to “trust the process” and why it is important especially when embarking upon a new project or endeavor. Host Yndia also shares a few anecdotes and provides a couple of strategies (including mental pivots) to support […]
The post S3, Ep 027 on Trusting the Process (Special Topic with Dr. Yndia) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-05-2431 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 026 with Regine Jean-Charles, english professor and author on the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "Trumpet of Conscience" today (Live recording)Part of the year-long Reimagining Together speaker series (Fall 2021- Spring 2022) held at Northeastern University in Boston, Host Yndia sat down with guest Haitian American activist, professor, scholar and author Regine Jean-Charles. Originally recorded in front of an in-person and virtual audience, they discussed her latest book, Martin Luther King and The Trumpet of […]
The post S3, Ep 026 with Regine Jean-Charles, english professor and author on the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s “Trumpet of Conscience” today (Live recording) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-04-2638 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 025 with Yvonne Blake of Hakim's Bookstore, the first and oldest Black-owned Bookstore in US about the importance of Black-owned community spacesIn this episode, Host Yndia sits down with legacy owner Yvonne Blake of Hakim’s Bookstore. Founded in 1959, Hakim’s Bookstore is the first and oldest Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia and is considered one of the oldest operating Black-owned bookstores in the U.S. They discuss the highs and lows related to Black entrepreneurship and women of […]
The post S3, Ep 025 with Yvonne Blake of Hakim’s Bookstore, the first and oldest Black-owned Bookstore in US about the importance of Black-owned community spaces first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-03-2230 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 024 with Kevin Adonis Browne, poet, photographer and winner of the Bocas Literary Prize on visual arts and carnival culturesIn this episode, host Yndia sits down with photographer, poet, and professor Kevin Adonis Browne, winner of the 2019 Bocas Literary Prize for High Mas: Carnival and the Poetics of Caribbean Culture. Listen in as they discuss the significance of literatures of the Caribbean, visual arts, carnival, and the utility of the Black imagination as […]
The post S3, Ep 024 with Kevin Adonis Browne, poet, photographer and winner of the Bocas Literary Prize on visual arts and carnival cultures first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-02-1545 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 023 with Shameek Cook, producer, actor and screenwriter, on scaling the "invisible Hollywood wall"In this episode host Yndia chats with producer, actor and professional screenwriter, Shameek Cook. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences, Shameek imaginatively traverses several genres, both in his production projects and 10 screenplays released to-date. Listen in as they discuss the lack of representation of diverse African descended stories on the big screen and […]
The post S3, Ep 023 with Shameek Cook, producer, actor and screenwriter, on scaling the “invisible Hollywood wall” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2022-01-1837 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 022 with Amanda Bates of The Black Expat on traveling while Black and being a "third culture kid"In this episode #22, host Yndia sits with Amanda Bates, founder and creative director of The Black Expat, a multimedia platform focused on the intersection of global mobility and Black identity, and podcaster for the Global Chatter. Listen in as they discuss what it means to “travel while Black,” to be a “third culture kid” […]
The post S3, Ep 022 with Amanda Bates of The Black Expat on traveling while Black and being a “third culture kid” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-12-2138 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 021 with Black Farmers Collective about the historical legacy of Black farming, sustainable food systems and food justiceSeason 3, Episode 021: In this episode, host Yndia sits down with Black Farmers Collective’s managing director Ray Williams and board treasurer James King Jr. The Black Farmers Collective is a group of urban food system activists, growers, sellers, preparers, and educators dedicated to improving the health, wealth and wellbeing of Black, Indigenous and people […]
The post S3, Ep 021 with Black Farmers Collective about the historical legacy of Black farming, sustainable food systems and food justice first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-11-2344 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 020 with Janell Hobson on her book, "When God Lost Her Tongue," and the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial SeriesSeason 3, Episode 20: Host Yndia sits down with professor and author Janell Hobson to discuss her latest book, When God Lost Her Tongue, her upcoming Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Series with Ms. Magazine, patriotic education, and the significance of the Black Feminist Imagination when amplifying African descended women’s voices and experiences across history, pop culture […]
The post S3, Ep 020 with Janell Hobson on her book, “When God Lost Her Tongue,” and the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Series first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-10-1944 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 019 with Mahogany L. Browne (performance poet, activist and inaugural Lincoln Center Poet-in-Residence) about Black freedom and Black girlhoodIn this SEASON 3 PREMIERE, host Yndia is in conversation with guest Mahogany L. Browne, performance poet, author and the Lincoln Center’s Inaugural Poet-in-Residence. Listen in as they talk about Mahogany’s books “Black Girl Magic,” “Chlorine Sky” and the recently released “I Remember Death by Its Proximity to What I Love.” This is an episode […]
The post S3, Ep 019 with Mahogany L. Browne (performance poet, activist and inaugural Lincoln Center Poet-in-Residence) about Black freedom and Black girlhood first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-09-2136 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 018 with Anton Nimblett, acclaimed Trinidadian poet and short story author on his most recent collection "Now/After"In this season 2 finale, Host Yndia sits with acclaimed poet and short story author Anton Nimblett to discuss his most recent collection, Now/After, the significance of carnival and fete in storytelling, race and queer personhood, and the importance of being a “maco” (macomere)/ people watcher as a writer that captures the subtle nuances of […]
The post S2, Ep 018 with Anton Nimblett, acclaimed Trinidadian poet and short story author on his most recent collection “Now/After” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-06-2240 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 017 with Moya Z. Bailey (author and digital scholar) on her term "Misogynoir" and the significance of #Hashtag ActivismMisogynoir Transformed with guest Moya Bailey! Listen to this engaging convo between host Yndia and Moya as they discuss the impetus for and the current pop culture significance of “misogynoir,” the importance of representation and the future of #Hashtag activism, the role of accomplices vs. allies, and of course, all things 90s R&B and fried […]
The post S2, Ep 017 with Moya Z. Bailey (author and digital scholar) on her term “Misogynoir” and the significance of #Hashtag Activism first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-05-1852 minBelonging to BlacknessS3, Ep 016 with Kinitra D. Brooks on her Root.com series for HBO's LoveCraft Country, Black women in horror and The Lemonade Reader (Beyonce's visual album)All the things Afro-Futurism, Conjure Feminism, Ethnobotany, and Black Women in Horror are just few of the topics discussed when guest Kinitra D. Brooks, public scholar and writer for the Root.com series on HBO’s LoveCraft Country, sits down with Host Yndia in this episode. Wouldn’t want to miss it! (Credit: audio editing, music and co-production […]
The post S3, Ep 016 with Kinitra D. Brooks on her Root.com series for HBO’s LoveCraft Country, Black women in horror and The Lemonade Reader (Beyonce’s visual album) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-04-2042 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 015 with Tonya C. Hegamin, award-winning YA author, on the importance of play as a way to amplify Black joy and healingAward-winning YA author Tonya C. Hegamin chats with host Yndia about Black-Indigenous family folklore, being a (dis)ability advocate along with her diabetic alert dog Bobo, and the importance of integrating play as a way to amplify Black joy and healing. Listen in to learn more about her upcoming memoir and Bisexual BIWOC T1Diabetes activism via […]
The post S2, Ep 015 with Tonya C. Hegamin, award-winning YA author, on the importance of play as a way to amplify Black joy and healing first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-03-2343 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 014 with Chef Keesha O'Galdez of Gourmet Diva on being a Black women chef and her upcoming appearance on Food Network's ChoppedChef Keesha O’Galdez, founder and executive chef of The Gourmet Diva in NYC, sits down with host Yndia to talk about leaving the field of engineering to become a successful entrepreneur that has combined her passion for culinary arts with natural healthy eating. A recipient of the Doonie Fund, which supports Black Women Entrepreneurs, you […]
The post S2, Ep 014 with Chef Keesha O’Galdez of Gourmet Diva on being a Black women chef and her upcoming appearance on Food Network’s Chopped first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-02-2327 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 013 with Vilna Bashi Treitler, sociologist and visual artist, on being named to the Zora Canon in 2020 for one of the best 100 books ever written by an African American woman and her forthcoming memoir "Schooled"In this episode, your host Yndia talks with Vilna Bashi Treitler, PhD, author, sociologist and visual artist. A curator and contributor to several mixed media art exhibits nationally, Vilna’s books were also named to the Zora Canon in 2020 for one of the best 100 books ever written by an African American woman. Debuting her […]
The post S2, Ep 013 with Vilna Bashi Treitler, sociologist and visual artist, on being named to the Zora Canon in 2020 for one of the best 100 books ever written by an African American woman and her forthcoming memoir “Schooled” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2021-01-2643 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 012 with Natalie LeBlanc, public health practitioner and HIV prevention researcher, on testing, prevention and health promotion for African descended people across the diasporaIn this episode, Host Yndia sits down with Dr. Natalie LeBlanc, public health practitioner, NIH-funded AIDS and HIV prevention researcher, and assistant professor in HIV Prevention Science at the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Listen in as they talk all things sex: sexual health, consent, MSMs, and the importance of HIV testing, prevention and […]
The post S2, Ep 012 with Natalie LeBlanc, public health practitioner and HIV prevention researcher, on testing, prevention and health promotion for African descended people across the diaspora first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-11-1751 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 011 with Christen Smith of #CiteBlackWomen (founder & activist) about citational practices & Black women’s brillianceHost Yndia is in deep conversation with Dr. Christen Smith, professor, Black feminist anthropologist, author and founder of #CiteBlackWomen, a global social movement network, podcast and blog. Listen in as they discuss the significance of Black liberation when it comes to anti-Black state-sanctioned police violence throughout the Americas and the politics of race and gender […]
The post S2, Ep 011 with Christen Smith of #CiteBlackWomen (founder & activist) about citational practices & Black women’s brilliance first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-10-2043 minBelonging to BlacknessS2, Ep 010 with Glory Edim of Well-Read Black Girl (author, founder & convener) about the power of books & communityHost Yndia is in conversation with Glory Edim, founder of #WellReadBlackGirl, author of Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves, and the recipient of the Madam CJ Walker award from the Hurston/Wright Literary Foundation, the Innovator’s award from the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and an Outstanding Literary Work nomination from the NAACP Image […]
The post S2, Ep 010 with Glory Edim of Well-Read Black Girl (author, founder & convener) about the power of books & community first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-09-1552 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 009 with Victorious DeCosta (film producer and documentarian) about his films Storm Over Brooklyn: The Yusef Hawkins Story and Digging for Weldon Johnson, the importance of biopics and Black men’s mental healthIn this episode, Yndia chats with award-winning documentarian and producer, Victorious DeCosta about his latest film and t.v projects, including “Digging for Weldon Irvine,” “L.A. Gold Rush,” and his forthcoming HBO movie “Storm Over Brooklyn: The Yusef Hawkins Story,” as well as the significance of Black mental wellbeing and suicide, and Victorious’ local and national […]
The post S1, Ep 009 with Victorious DeCosta (film producer and documentarian) about his films Storm Over Brooklyn: The Yusef Hawkins Story and Digging for Weldon Johnson, the importance of biopics and Black men’s mental health first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-06-2845 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 008 with Courtney Desiree Morris (visual and conceptual artist) for "Exploring Passages Within the Black Diaspora" and "Adjust Yo' Eyes For This Darkness"In this episode, host Yndia sits down with Courtney Desiree Morris, visual/conceptual artist for exhibits “Exploring Passages Within the Black Diaspora” and “Adjust Yo’ Eyes For This Darkness,” activist, and professor of social anthropology at UC Berkeley to chat about “art as ministry,” ancestor veneration, and life as an artist and Black feminist scholar in […]
The post S1, Ep 008 with Courtney Desiree Morris (visual and conceptual artist) for “Exploring Passages Within the Black Diaspora” and “Adjust Yo’ Eyes For This Darkness” first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-05-2659 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 007 with Chef Michael Poole of Hot Chocolat Artisan (award-winning chocolatier) about the art of Black foodIn this episode, host Yndia is talking about all things Fire! with award-winning Chef Michael Poole, master chocolatier of Hot Chocolat artisan chocolates and recently retired FireHouse Lieutenant based in Seattle, Washington. Chef Poole recounts his experiences trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu, being featured on national cooking programs such as Rachael Ray, and […]
The post S1, Ep 007 with Chef Michael Poole of Hot Chocolat Artisan (award-winning chocolatier) about the art of Black food first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-04-2242 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 006 with Kathryn Sophia Belle, philosopher and owner of La Belle Vie on Black self-empowerment, being a high achiever, happily unmarried and erotic empowermentIn this episode, host Yndia is engaged in a fun, intellectually stimulating and titillating conversation with Dr. Kathryn Sophia Belle, philosopher, writer and coach on issues of Black self-empowerment, being a high achiever, happily unmarried, and erotic and ecstasy empowerment.
The post S1, Ep 006 with Kathryn Sophia Belle, philosopher and owner of La Belle Vie on Black self-empowerment, being a high achiever, happily unmarried and erotic empowerment first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-03-2554 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 005 with Alicia Anabel Santos "La Santera" on ancestral veneration and what it means to "stand in the fullness of one's Blackness" (part 2)Part 2: In this episode, host Yndia continues the conversation with Alicia Anabel Santos “La Santera” as they discuss what it means to “stand in the fullness of one’s Blackness,” the Hollywood-ization of African descended rituals, and La Santera Spiritual Consultancy’s upcoming trips to Cuba.
The post S1, Ep 005 with Alicia Anabel Santos “La Santera” on ancestral veneration and what it means to “stand in the fullness of one’s Blackness” (part 2) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-02-1344 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 004 with Alicia Anabel Santos "La Santera" on ancestral veneration and what it means to "stand in the fullness of one's Blackness" (part 1)Part 1: In this episode, host Yndia Lorick-Wilmot sits down with Alicia Anabel Santos “La Santera” author, podcaster, producer and documentarian of the film AfroLatinos and writing midwife to discuss Black identity, African spiritual practice and the #WritersLife.
The post S1, Ep 004 with Alicia Anabel Santos “La Santera” on ancestral veneration and what it means to “stand in the fullness of one’s Blackness” (part 1) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-02-1344 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 003 with Michele Simms-Burton (certified instructional designer, author and founding board member of the Toni Morrison Society)on the 2020 Smithsonian seminar on the life and works of her colleague Toni MorrisonIn this episode, host Yndia sits down with Michele Simms-Burton, PhD, scholar of African American history and literature, certified instructional designer, author, and founding board member of the Toni Morrison Society to discuss her love for literature and the arts, what it was like growing up around James Baldwin, travel noir, and her upcoming Feb […]
The post S1, Ep 003 with Michele Simms-Burton (certified instructional designer, author and founding board member of the Toni Morrison Society)on the 2020 Smithsonian seminar on the life and works of her colleague Toni Morrison first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2020-01-1556 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 002 with Masauko Chipembere of BLK Sonshine on music and the legacy of Malawian Freedom Fighters Henry Masauko and Catherine Chipembere(part 2) Ep 002, Part 2: Masauko ChipembereS1, Ep 002: Part 2. In this episode, host Yndia continues her conversation Masauko Chipembere, internationally renowned jazz musician and son of Malawian freedom fighters, as he talks about his parents’ legacy of Malawian liberation and their influence on his latest music and work with NGO WIN Malawi.
The post S1, Ep 002 with Masauko Chipembere of BLK Sonshine on music and the legacy of Malawian Freedom Fighters Henry Masauko and Catherine Chipembere(part 2) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-12-0638 minBelonging to BlacknessS1, Ep 001 with Masauko Chipembere of BLK Sonshine on music and the legacy of Malawian Freedom Fighters Henry Masauko and Catherine Chipembere(part 1) Ep 001, Part 1: Masauko ChipembereSeason 1, Ep 001: Part 1. In this episode, host Yndia Lorick-Wilmot chats with internationally renowned jazz musician and son of Malawian freedom fighters, Henry Masauko and Catherine Chipembere, about the legacy of his parents’ liberation movement and their influence on his life, new album and environmental justice work via permaculture with NGO WIN Malawi. […]
The post S1, Ep 001 with Masauko Chipembere of BLK Sonshine on music and the legacy of Malawian Freedom Fighters Henry Masauko and Catherine Chipembere(part 1) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-12-0642 minBelonging to BlacknessTalking Journeys of Belonging 2 Blackness Podcast: Announcement Talking Journeys of Belonging to Blackness Podcast AnnouncementNew! Check out this new podcast show with Yndia Lorick-Wilmot called “Talking Journeys of Belonging to Blackness,” which debuts December 2019. Listen in for show description!
The post Talking Journeys of Belonging 2 Blackness Podcast: Announcement first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-11-0101 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast- “Sarah Baartman, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and the Booty”: Black Womanhood, Sexuality and Beauty in Pop Culture with Kinitra Brooks, Janell Hobson and Natasha Gordon-Chipembere Tuesdays Tea Ep "Sarah Baartman, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and the Booty" with Kinitra Brooks, Janell Hobson and Natasha Gordon-ChipembereIn this episode, hosts Jaronda and Yndia discuss whether the life, iconography and legacy of Sarah Baartman provide an appropriate link to understanding Black female sexuality, beauty, and “thottyness” in pop culture vis a vis Beyonce and Nicki Minaj with their guests, Dr. Kinitra Brooks (“Searching for Sycorax” & “The Lemonade Reader”), Dr. Janell Hobson (“Venus in the Dark” & “#Lemonade: A Black Feminist Online Resource”) and Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere (“Representation and Blackwomanhood: The Legacy of Sarah Baartman”).The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast- “Sarah Baartman, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and the Booty”: Black Womanhood, Sexuality and Beauty in Pop Culture with Kinitra Brooks...2019-09-241h 20Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast“Got That Good Work:” Doing Socially Good Work in Black and Brown Communities with guest Dolores Ortiz, MSW, VP of Programs at United South End SettlementsIn this episode, Jaronda, Yndia and their guest Dolores Ortiz, MSW discuss doing the socially good work of supporting and improving Black and Brown communities. They explore the benefits and challenges of doing nonprofit and philanthropic work, and the politics of “showing up” in these spaces as women of color. Dolores Ortiz is a Macro Social Worker with over 17 years of experience working in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector with a particular focus on youth development. Currently, Dolores Ortiz is Vice President of Programs at the United South End Settlements and has previously held roles in program inno...2019-08-0659 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastMer-Folk: What’s Color Got to Do With It? Race, Color & Disney Tuesdays Tea Ep Mer-Folk: What's Color Got to Do With It? Race, Color & DisneyIn this episode, we dive into the current controversy over the casting of Halle Bailey, a multi-talented young African descended singer, songwriter and actress as Ariel in an upcoming live action remake of the Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.” We reflect on our own history with Disney films, the company’s racist history and its efforts to make up for its “cinematic sins.” We also discuss the film industry’s lack of representation in the U.S. and the efforts of African descended actors, writers and directors have made to change this narrative.The post Mer-Folk: Wh...2019-07-3058 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast- Got Questions? We Got Answers: It’s All About the TeaHappy 6th Episode! Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast is international, baby! As a thank you to the show’s listeners in the UK, Germany, Spain and France; South Africa and Nigeria; Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Grenada; and across the U.S., hosts Jaronda and Yndia share audience comments, “spill the tea” and answer questions sent via AskTuesdaysTea@gmail.com. Questions include the podcast’s origination story and show objective, white allyship and niche audiences, and hopes and desires for future episodes. The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast- Got Questions? We Got Answers: It’s All About...2019-07-091h 07Tuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black & Blue- Race, Community Policing & Social Justice, with Dr. Lorenzo Boyd Tuesdays Tea Ep Black & Blue: Race, Community Policing and Social Justice with Dr. Lorenzo BoydIn this episode, we are engaged in a deep discussion on the “state” of race, community policing and the criminal justice system with guest Dr. Lorenzo Boyd, author, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing, criminal justice consultant and Assistant Provost of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of New Haven, CT. Listen in as we discuss the significance of #BlackLivesMatter movement (then and now) and the promise of the “Hands Up Act,” the concept of “Light Blue vs. Dark Blue” as it relates to Black/Brown police officers’ loyalties to African descended communities and community...2019-06-181h 14Tuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze- PWIs, HBCUs and the College Admissions Scandal (Part 2) Ep School Daze: PWIs, HBCUs & the College Admissions ScandalListen in as we share our nostalgia of School Daze and discuss our college experience and what it was like to attend a PWI (Trinity College) and a HBCU (Spelman College). We reflect on our decisions to go to college in the U.S., our family’s engagement in the process and why going to college was important to us as African descendants. Also, we share our thoughts on the college experience today, in light of Beyonce’s Netflix rock-doc Homecoming and the recent college admissions scandal. (2-part episode)The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze...2019-05-2940 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze- PWIs, HBCUs and the College Admissions Scandal (Part 1) Ep School Daze: PWIs, HBCUs & The College Admissions ScandalListen in as we share our nostalgia of School Daze and discuss our college experience and what it was like to attend a PWI (Trinity College) and a HBCU (Spelman College). We reflect on our decisions to go to college in the U.S., our family’s engagement in the process and why going to college was important to us as African descendants. Also, we share our thoughts on the college experience today, in light of Beyonce’s Netflix rock-doc Homecoming and the recent college admissions scandal. (2-part episode)The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze...2019-05-2952 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Love as Self-Love Tuesdays Tea Ep Black Love as Self-LoveIn this episode, we contend with the topic of Black love as self-love with guest Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere—book author and contributing writer (for the Tico Times and other media outlets such as Essence Magazine), university professor, and founder of Tengo Sed Writers Retreat in Costa Rica—and discuss the hurdles and personal strategies for engaging in Black love as self love.The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Love as Self-Love first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-04-301h 02Tuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Hair and the Natural Hair Movement Black Hair and the Natural Hair MovementIn this episode, hosts Jaronda Miller-Bryant, PhD and Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD discuss Black hair and the Natural Hair Movement in terms of how it’s defined, its significance in communities of color, recent legislation for Black hair protections, cultural appropriation, and whether the Natural Hair Movement is part of contemporary identity politics. The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Hair and the Natural Hair Movement first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-04-0257 minTuesdays Tea, A PodcastTuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Sisterhood as Family (“Fam-Fam”)In this first episode of the podcast series, we are introduced to our hosts Jaronda Miller-Bryant, PhD and Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD as they discuss the significance of Black sisterhood and what it means to be family (or “fam-fam”).
The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Sisterhood as Family (“Fam-Fam”) first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.2019-03-131h 07