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Join Angela Ford, Founder of The Obsidian Collection Archives as she illuminates a variety of interesting tales of the global Black Diaspora. Season One is hosted by Joi Weathers, a brilliant media expert and podcaster. Obsidian Stories are conversations with the storytellers who created or unearthed the images, video and artifacts not seen in a very long time. Our stories focus on the joy, love, laughter and progress of the Black Diaspora. These tales help us reclaim the Black Narrative.
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OBSIDIAN is a speculative fiction podcast based in Afrofuturism. Driven by a deep, untapped interest in science fiction, we desire to take hold of the narratives nearest to us. By Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam
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Welcome to ”Twisted Fates” - your go-to channel for tabletop RPG adventures! Delve into a world where the unexpected reigns supreme, and every decision carries the weight of destiny. Embark with us on thrilling journeys through lesser-known gems like Candela Obscura, where darkness holds sway and secrets lurk in every shadow. Traverse the treacherous landscapes of The Walking Dead RPG, where survival is not guaranteed in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead and face extraterrestria ...
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Sunstone Charter | Haunting Past | The Scarlett Letter
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in the Ep4 Chapter 2 - The Scarlett Letter. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Sunstone Charter |Down the Rabbit Hole| The Scarlett Letter
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in the Ep3 Chapter 2 - The Scarlett Letter. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Sunstone Charter | My Alice | The Scarlett Letter
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in the Ep2 Chapter 2 - The Scarlett Letter. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Sunstone Charter | Unifinished Business | The Scarlett Letter
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in the Ep1 Chapter 2 - The Scarlett Letter. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. J Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations th…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | I got no Strings | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in the Chapter Finale - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and …
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | Down the Rabbit Hole | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in Episode 5 - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | A Becon of Help | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in Episode 4 - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG…
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Obsidian’s first use of AI in storytelling is a series of AI images of communities long gone. The Series is called “The Other Side of The Rainbow” These images imagine situations and show positive possibilities. It is another way we amplify the Black Narrative. Our Founder, Angela Ford, talks about what we learned in the process.…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | Service with a Smile | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in Episode 3 - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | A Family Tree | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in Episode 2 - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and other RPG…
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Candela Obscura: The Circle of The Obsidian Syndicate | What Lies in the Shadow
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Step into the dark and mysterious world of Candela Obscura in Episode 1 Part 1 - What Lies in the Shadow. Watch as secrets unravel and mysteries unfold in this thrilling new series. Join us as this new circle The Obsidian Syndicate is formed. Twisted Fates presents @darringtonpress Candela Obscura. Due to the improv nature of Candela Obscura and ot…
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Join us as we dive into The Walking Dead Universe with our Tabletop Role-Playing Game series, starting with Episode 1 - The Dead Escape. Twisted Fates First Ever Live broadcast. If you're a fan of The Walking Dead TTRPG, you won't want to miss this thrilling adventure!By Northwolf911
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Reginald Maynor, Director of the International Division of Luster Products talks about the importance of Black ownership in the Black haircare industry. He shares the important origin story of AHBAI, the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute formed in 1981, comprised of most of the Black-owned beauty businesses in America at that time.…
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Nathan Thompson is an expert on the economic engines of The Policy Kings that “ran the Numbers” or as we say today, held the local Lottery in Chicago. These men also served as the micro-lenders to the hundreds of small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs in the community.By obsidian stories diaspora storytellers
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In 1973, four African American photographers and friends created their own gallery presentation at the Southside Community Arts Center called Through Eyes of Blackness. What was unique about them is they were Black men who all worked for Chicago’s mainstream newspapers. Fifty years later, one of the photographers, Howard Simmons tells us about the …
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The Obsidian Collection goes across the pond to work with a group of Black female photographers in London, UK. This conversation is with the founder of this group with a membership of over 400 Black women and their joining the Obsidian Collection Archives. To learn more visit: https://ukbftog.com/By Obsidian Stories
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On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, the riots of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the assassinations of too many Black leaders, the Black community decided it was important to come together and create their OWN platform for Black people in America. Over 10,000 Black people met in Gary, Indiana. The rest is his…
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In 1966, MLK was invited to Chicago by the local Black Clergy to support their efforts for improved housing and better living conditions. The challenges were many but so were the rewards. Hermene Hartman owns some rare images of this event. They were taken by famed photographer, John Tweetle. The stories told surrounding the visit are riveting.…
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The long journey comes to an end...Tariq finds himself in a bind and there appears to be no way out. Check out the thrilling conclusion to the DNA Data Storage phase! Written and produced by Safiyah Cheatam and Adetola Abdulkadir with Jason James (aka Chocolate County) as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz …
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The search for Tariq continues on the road. But for how long can Alicia and Adam put up with each other on the way? Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam with Jason James (aka Chocolate County) as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz Sanusi as Adam, Jamar Jennings as Vaughn, Tracey Tu…
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Phase 2: DNA Data Storage - The Kidnapping
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A brother calls on the assistance of a Private Investigator to find his missing sibling, a DNA data mule. Written and produced by Safiyah Cheatam and Adetola Abdulkadir with Jason James as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Angum Check as Alicia, Aziz Sanusi as Adam Williams, Aliyah Khalifa as Tiffany, Precious Abujana as the Neighbor…
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Previously on OBSIDIAN.... Episode 5 is coming out this Monday, April 5th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy OBSIDIAN | Realm
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Kilamanjaro Collection: "They Ate the Sun" by Kosi Dunn
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Killamanjaro Collection Story: "They Ate the Sun". Written and narrated by Kosi Dunn. “When the Brighteaters came and took away our lights, we ran inward and cried and wondered why.” Follow Kosi on instagram and twitter @notkosi. Our theme song was created by NABURU. This episode’s sounds included the following: “Clocks” by Veaceslav Draganov (Audi…
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Kilamanjaro Collection: "Bodies of Matter" by M.C. Tapera
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Killamanjaro Collection Story: "Bodies of Matter". Written and narrated by M.C. Tapera. Finding herself in amidst a crisis, Zora strives for something that causes her to look upwards, towards the stars. Follow Marisha on instagram @mcrituli. Our theme song was created by YANJU. This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, which is a prog…
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Kilamanjaro Collection: "When The Buildings Began To Bleed" by Vanessa Taylor
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Killamanjaro Collection Story: "When The Buildings Began to Bleed". Written by Vanessa Taylor and narrated by Ellen Chamberlain. "At the end of the day, their mistake was simple: they sent her body to the masjid" Follow Vanessa on twitter @bacontribe . Our theme song was created by YANJU. This project is supported by a 2019 Rubys Artist Grant, whic…
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Details on what the Kilimanjaro Collection is and how COVID-19 is affecting the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy OBSIDIAN | Realm
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Join us as we discuss Phase 1 with three guests; Vanessa Taylor (@bacontribe) as a community commentator, Simone Ebongo-Bayehe (@SimonesFiasco) as an Episode 2 cast member, and Jason Charney (@jcharney) as the Episode 3 Sound Designer. We address some questions submitted by fans. And we end with announcing the title of Phase 2! This project is supp…
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A young man is ostracized by his people for his ability to speak to...them. Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam, with Jason Charney as the Sound Designer. This episode was narrated by Kosi Dunn as Seda, Tolani Abdulkadir as Professor/Mother, and Adegboyega Abdulkadir as Father. All Zoor sounds made by Jason Charney. Theme…
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A couple's nature getaway is sabotaged by traces of the past. Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam, with Adam Droneburg as the Sound Designer. Narrated by Hilina Kibrom as Naki, Simone Ebongo Bayehe as Temi, and Marisha Tapera as the Narrator. Theme song created by YÀNJÚ. This episode’s music included “11600 Years Ago” and…
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Get to know the Walker family as they take a quick trip to the moon with Blue Orbit. Written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam, with Sadah Espii Proctor as the Sound Designer. Narrated by Nichole Marie as Atiena Walker, Radiance Ware as Maya Walker, Jaylen Smith as Amar Walker, Lorenzo Jones as Kevin Walker, Hector Tolentino as…
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