Best A Black Brown Original Podcasts (2024)

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How Indian American Leaders Defined a Historic DNC 26:24

1d ago26:24

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We’re fresh off the heels of the DNC in Chicago, where we captured a powerful conversation between URL Media CEO Mitra Kalita and two trailblazing Indian American politicians: Arvind Venkat, Pennsylvania Representative, and Shekhar Krishnan, New York City Council Member. As the first Indian Americans to hold their offices, Arvind and Shekhar bring …

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1.19 Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich: Exploring Diasporic Identities and Emotional Complexity in Children’s Literature 1:06:27

5d ago1:06:27

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Send us a text S1 E19. “Story was just the foundation of my life.” In this episode, Thembi sits down with celebrated author and educator Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to discuss her approach to creating compelling children's literature. A self-described "Jamaican Nigerian New Yorker," Olugbemisola’s layered cultural identity informs her writing, wh…

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Tone Troy - Love Is For Fools (Original Mix) 5:07

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New from Tone Troy as part of a 2 track EP on KMS Records releasing on August 16thFantasizing EPA Side: FantasizingB Side: Love Is For FoolsBy Tone Troy

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Tone Troy KMS Records Mix 59:31

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Setlist:X CLUB - New WorldMary Droppinz - Modbo$$Uncertain - AccelerateBleaker - Hype (Funk)Coffintexts - Hot 10 TimesTone Troy - FantasizingKieza - Hideaway (Tone Troy Remix) (Unreleased)Ken Ishii, Dosem - NeonrideTenzella - DirectionTone Troy, REIGN - IDWeska - DepotD-Unity - NormaLowbrow (US) - Bumpin Techno (Tone Troy Acid mix) (Unreleased)Wong…

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Tone Troy - Fantasizing (Original Mix) 5:01

1d ago5:01

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New from Tone Troy as part of a 2 track EP on KMS Records releasing on August 16thFantasizing EPA Side: FantasizingB Side: Love Is For FoolsBy Tone Troy

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1.18 Chad Harper: Building Children's Self-Esteem Through Hip-Hop 55:09

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Send us a text S1. E18. In this episode of KeyBARD, Host Thembi Duncan sits down with Chad Harper, founder and CEO of Hip Hop Saves Lives, a social entrepreneurship that uses hip-hop as a tool for education, empowerment, and global connection. Chad shares his journey from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City, where he combined his passions for hip-hop …

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1.17 Caleen Sinnette Jennings: Crafting Theatre of Empowerment and Transformation 1:16:13

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Send us a text S1. E17. "I wanted to write the roles that I wish somebody would write for me." Thembi talks with Caleen Sinnette Jennings about her journey as an actor, director, playwright, educator, and arts leader, including her memories of being introduced to Shakespeare in an international school in Nigeria, her motivation for becoming a playw…

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How Kamala Harris is energizing US voters and what's next 27:48

1M ago27:48

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The news that President Biden is stepping down in favor of VP Kamala Harris on the 2024 Democratic ticket has electrified some Black and South Asian communities in the US. Sara Lomax and Mitra Kalita discuss what’s at stake. What contradictions exist in the Democratic Party and within VP Harris’ legacy? And what lessons can the American left learn …

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1.16 W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality and Artistic Innovation 2:02:30

2M ago2:02:30

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Send us a text S1. E16. In this episode of KeyBARD, singer, poet, actor, and emcee W.Ellington Felton opens up about his artistic journey, creative process, and love for teaching. He talks with host Thembi Duncan about his vision for turning 50, the different eras of his work, and what it means to truly be free. Introspective. Loquacious. Giving. I…

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Tone Troy Elsewhere Set July 2024 1:09:43

1M ago1:09:43

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Here is my live set from my recent headline at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, NY!By Tone Troy

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1.15 Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical Theater and Archiving Broadway Treasures 36:58

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Send us a text S1. E15. Michael Lavine is a celebrated music director, performance coach, sheet music expert, archivist, musical theater expert, orchestra conductor, record producer, and singer who's worked with Broadway icons such as Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Craig Carnelia, Hugh Martin, and Sheldon Harnick. In thi…

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1.14 Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Send us a text S1E14. In this episode Thembi speaks with technology executive Helynsia Brown about her career in tech, beginning with the U.S. Air Force, leading to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of Modern art in New York, and currently the Women Donors Network. With an emphasis on service, purpose, and soci…

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1.13 Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre 52:23

2M ago52:23

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Send us a text S1E13. Sam Lewis In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans various artistic disciplines. Sam shares his earliest memories of working with his hands, which sparked a lifelong passion for creating. The conversation leads into his process f…

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1.12 Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Send us a text S1E12. Lynne Streeter Childress In this episode, multi-talented theatre artist Lynne Streeter Childress shares her journey through 30 years of working in professional theatre, focusing on her extensive work in theatre for young audiences (TYA). Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and th…

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S2 Ep23: Dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog? 35:49

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Today’s podcast is the NFS’s own version of the General Election and, as such, we get to the heart of a very pressing issue: whether a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog would be more terrifying to meet down a dark alley? For many years, the dog-headed monk/monk-headed dog conundrum has been our very own personal litmus test…but for the first tim…

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1.11 Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

3M ago1:27:03

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Send us a text S1.E11. In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997. His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with colleague Ping …

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1.10 Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

3M ago2:27:07

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Send us a text S1.E10. Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers Goldie's h…

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The Judicial Assault on Black Power 24:57

3M ago24:57

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Why is the Supreme Court rolling back the clock on our civil rights? In this episode of Twice as Good, Sara and Mitra are joined by two special guests, Madiba Dennie, author of the new book “The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back,” and Brandon Tensley, the national politics reporter at Cap…

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S2 Ep22: Norfolk & Norwich Festival - Dark Tales from the Guildhall 58:21

2M ago58:21

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In the atmospheric setting of England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall, wonderful tales were woven about Norwich’s dark past. We joined forces with performer Laura Cannell to create a magical night filled with tales of ghosts and witchcraft, secret tunnels and dreadful murders linked to this distinctive building in the hea…

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Afro Deep House Live Session 2024 Eivissa Summer Mix | DJ Tekness @ Playa del Mar Episode 31 | Afrobeat / AfroHouse / Tribal Set | with BLONDISH Amadou & Mariam Francis Mercier Coco, Joezi, Pape Diouf 59:20

3M ago59:20

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1.9 Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

3M ago1:31:29

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Send us a text S1.E9. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with. Dr. Giani Clarkson…

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1.8 Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

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Send us a text S1.E8. Thembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph. In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked with Ste…

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The Battle for Free Speech at USC Amidst Valedictorian Controversy 25:29

4M ago25:29

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University journalism students have been the primary documentarians of campus protests for Gaza, and the resulting crackdowns nationwide. In this episode of Twice as Good, Sara and Mitra sit with Zain Shafi Khan, journalist and leader from University of Southern California’s Annenberg Media. Sara and Mitra connect with Zain over his mission to capt…

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1.7 Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Send us a text S1.E7. For this special episode of KeyBARD, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buffalo, NY, …

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Tone Troy - Importa (Original Mix) 5:26

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Tone Troy - Importa (Original Mix) by Tone TroyBy Tone Troy

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Tone Troy & Neighbours - Let Your Mind Be Free (Original Mix) 5:31

3M ago5:31

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Tone Troy & Neighbours - Let Your Mind Be Free (Original Mix) by Tone TroyBy Tone Troy

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Tone Troy - Hostage (Original Mix) 5:41

4M ago5:41

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Tone Troy - Hostage (Original Mix) by Tone TroyBy Tone Troy

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1.6 Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

4M ago52:11

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Send us a text S1.E6. In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Black women, …

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S2 Ep21: The witch of East Dereham 38:26

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In this episode Siofra and Stacia explore the tale of Melvena Spinks, and alleged witch from East Dereham.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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1.5 Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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Send us a text S1.E5. Arts and culture visionary Michael J. Bobbitt joins Thembi this week to discuss the pressing need for systemic change in the arts sector. In his role as Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Michael "walks the walk" and consistently implements innovation and sparks paradigm shift in the agency. In this rich discussion, …

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DEI Backlash at Duke University and What It Means for Black Scholars 24:51

4M ago24:51

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Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Chair of the African American Studies Department at Duke University, joins Sara Lomax to discuss the latest rollback to DEI. In April, Duke University abruptly ended its Reginaldo Howard Scholarship program, an investment in Black student excellence with a proud 44 year legacy. Why are diversity, equity and inclusion efforts …

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1.4 Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

4M ago1:17:32

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Send us a text S1.E4. Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connections, and r…

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1.3 Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

5M ago47:21

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Send us a text S1.E3. Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction between Richar…

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1.2 Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

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Send us a text S1.E2. Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowned author,…

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Haiti’s worst crisis yet and the centuries of colonial legacy that got us here 19:12

5M ago19:12

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Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder of The Haitian Times, joins Sara and Mitra to discuss the ongoing violence in Haiti and the roots of today’s chaos. They discuss how gangs have taken over the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and the foreign power that bankrupted the country in its early days of independence. What can peace look like and what solutions…

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1.1 Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

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Send us a text S1.E1. Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education system, an…

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BMP 75: What To Do When Your Identity Shifts - Ellie Coates 1:02:58

5M ago1:02:58

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Ellie Coates is the Chief Marketing Officer of Brand One Media in Salt Lake City. She has managed over $250 million USD in marketing projects and has worked with brands like Fabletics, Russell Brunson, Kris Krohn, PB Fit, and Potbelly Foods. In this episode, Ellie shares her experiences as a mother, businesswoman, and a woman of color in the profes…

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BMP 74: Going From a BYU Student to a Drag Queen 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

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In this episode Nate & Rachel interview Meredith, also known as Ms. Meredith (stage name). They discuss Merdieth's jounrey of growing up LDS in Provo, Utah to eventually identiying as gay, and recently coming out as a trans woman. Meredith shares the diffuclties of understanding her sexuality & gender idenity, and how being introduced to drag helpe…

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Feeling Me (Glen Horsborough Remix) 5:36

6M ago5:36

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Feeling Me (Glen Horsborough Remix) by Tone TroyBy Tone Troy

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Ramadan, Gaza and what now. An interview with the founder of the always-viral Muslim.co 31:31

6M ago31:31

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How are Muslims around the world experiencing the holy month of fasting amidst the war on Gaza? Sara and Mitra are joined by Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh, the founder and editor in chief of Muslim.co. The brand is a thriving digital space - with an audience of six million on Instagram and 2.4 million on TikTok. Ameer shares his mission, the spirituality of …

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S2 Ep20: Norfolk Folklore Presents Helen JR Bruce: Black Shuck, Gytrash and Grim, the Folkloric Black Dog as Death Omen and Guide 1:14:21

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Join the Norfolk Folklore Society as we introduce author, illustrator and folklorist Helen JR Bruce who will be diving into the rich folklore and mythology surrounding Black Dogs. Cover illustration - Shuck Zine / Matt WillisBy Norfolk Folklore Society

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Tone Troy & Fletcher Kerr - Running Back (Original Mix) 6:08

6M ago6:08

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NYC-based DJ Producer Tone Troy returns to Street Tracks, this time teaming up with Fletcher Kerr on their newest club banger ‘Running Back’. Tone Troy’s productions have gathered support from the likes of Michael Bibi, Maceo Plex, Joris Voorn & many more, while Fletcher Kerr continues his monumental rise over the last couple of years with releases…

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S2 Ep19: A VERY haunted house at Thorpe Marriott 49:52

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This month we have a chat about a very haunted house in Thorpe Marriott. Inspired by the new BBC documentary about the Amityville Horror house, we searched our archives and dug out one of our creepiest stories to discuss.By Norfolk Folklore Society

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Bob Marley and Black Liberation - is One Love Still Relevant Today? 20:00

6M ago20:00

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In episode three of the Twice as Good podcast, Sara and Mitra dive into the legacy of Bob Marley and the recently released film One Love. They're joined by special guest Lloyd Cummings. Lloyd is a DJ and WURD Radio host who interviewed Bob Marley in the 1970s, and has deep insight into the life and legacy of one of the greatest musicians of all tim…

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BMP 72: An App to Help Learn about Politicians - Interview with Cedric Adja 58:18

6M ago58:18

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In this interview, Rachel and Nate interviewed Cedric Adja. They discussed his experience immigrating to the United States from Ivory Coast to Washington DC, how he ended up in Utah, and his journey to becoming more politically aware. This has led to him being a co-founder of a new app that helps everyday citizens learn about their local politician…

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BMP 71: The Original Black Menace...and Company 1:22:31

7M ago1:22:31

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In this episode, Nate interviews Melodie Jackson, Johnisha Williams, and Andra Johnson about their BYU experiences and the activism they were a part of during their time there. When these four get together they are not liable for anything you might hear! Enjoy this unfiltered, and possibly unhinged episode!…

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Tone Troy - Hype (Original Mix) [Out now on Out Of Pocket Records] 6:16

7M ago6:16

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Tone Troy - Hype (Original Mix) [Out now on Out Of Pocket Records] by Tone TroyBy Tone Troy

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Essential Black History Reads and The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois 19:41

7M ago19:41

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Sara and Mitra reflect on love as an action, and how they've integrated love for community into their media companies. They also discuss literary love - The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois written by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. The 800 page masterpiece is a family saga that begins in the American South when it is indigenous land and stretches to contempor…

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S2 Ep18: Norfolk Folklore Presents Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield - The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall 47:53

6M ago47:53

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We were absolutely delighted to welcome Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield as our January speakers the Norfolk Heritage Centre at the Norwich Millennium Library. Rachel, who is an artist and costume marker, a historical reenactor and an incredible painter who spent years working for Norfolk Museums Service will be presenting the talk written by Lucy, …

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BMP 70: Mental Health in the Black and Brown Community 1:05:42

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In this interview Rachel and Nate interview Greg Noel, who is a first-generation Haitian-American Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT). Greg enjoys the privilege of working with a diverse population of clients who identify as being Black, Indigenous, Latine, Pacific-Islander, Asian, White, gender-queer, heterosexual, neurotypica…

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