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What is Black?

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A podcast centering the stories of Black people and culture to help raise affirmed, empowered, healthy and thriving Black children and teens. The biweekly podcast is hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Douge a Black mother, pediatrician, writer, and speaker.

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Addressing Gun Violence Part 2

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

This is part 2 of our discussion about addressing gun violence. We're joined by Dr. Chinonyelum Obih.  Resources discussed during episode: Current Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in the United States Racial Disparities in Child Exposure to Firearm Violence Before and During COVID-19 WCAAP Statement on Recent Acts of Violence in the U.S. Alliance on Gun Responsibility Washington State Firearm Tragedy Prevention Network Safer Homes Coalition

Addressing Gun Violence Part 1

June 09, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this bonus episode we're talking about addressing gun violence. The recent tragedies in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas as well as new reports have brought to the attention that immediate action is needed to address gun violence.  We're joined by special guests Dr. Sonia Khan and Abiba Salahou to talk about the issues. Resources History of Brady Bill HealthyChildren.org Parent Resources Data sources shared during this episode: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/28/1101307932/texas-shoot...

A Conversation with Author Sophie Isabelle

April 27, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MB

We're joined on this episode by Sophie Isabelle to talk about her upcoming book, The Witchery, a young adult (YA) fantasy set in a diverse magical school with Black girls front and center. She shares her inspiration for writing the book and a sneak peak about her new book. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Stitcher, Audible and wherever you listen to podcasts. Music and editing by VITA Productions Guest Social Media Sophie Isabelle Twitter/Instagram: @sisabell...

Black Families and Homeschooling

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

This week special guest host Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes is joined by Tenikca Gainey and Dr. Maxine Davis  to discuss Black families and homeschooling.   Topics discussed Benefits of homeschooling Personal experiences with homeschooling Resources and Tips for parents interested in homeschooling Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Stitcher, Audible and wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is sponsored by: mater mea Guest Social Media Dr. Sheretta Butle...

What is Black Presents: Henry's Library

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

What is Black, LLC is excited to announce our new children's podcast, Henry's Library! We're sharing the first episode of Henry's Library. We're excited to share's today's adventure The Feather Bookmark. In this episode, Henry and his friends investigate books to learn more about seeing planets and stars. Visit our website for access to free activities and to learn more about the topics and  books mentioned in this episode. Books mentioned in today’s episode: Bright Sky, Starry Cityby Um...

mater mea Founder Tomi Akitunde on Creating a Space for Transparent Conversations About Black Motherhood

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

This week our guest is Tomi Akitunde, founder of matermea.com. We discuss how Tomi created a space for transparent conversations about Black motherhood. mater mea was founded nearly 10 years ago and has evolved to cover the topics that Black mothers want to know about, which is why it's also known as the 'Black Mom Google."  Resources shared in episode: Therapy for Black Girls Health In Her Hue Guest Social Media: Instagram: @matermea Website: matermea.com Click here to subscribe via ...

How Kim Williams is Building Community for Single Black Mothers

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

This week our guest is Kimberly Williams, founder of SingleBlackMotherhood.com. As a single Black mom, Kim knew that she wasn't alone in needing a community that to connect with. That's why she founded a community for other single Black mothers. In this episode we discuss: Kim's inspiration to create singleblackmotherhood.com Resources provided to moms that join the community How starting her platform has impacted personally and as a mom Click here to subscribe via RSS feed: Join our n...

Reconstructing Black Education

February 10, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

On today's episode we're joined by Kaya Henderson, the CEO of Reconstruction, an education company that's rethinking how we educate Black children about Black people, culture and contributions of Black people.  Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Stitcher, Audible and wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is brought to you by: mater mea Announcements Sign up for our newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/whatisblack/newsletter We're on Patreon, become a p...

Representation in Media Matters

December 16, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

During the pandemic, Black families leaned into content that entertained, informed, started conversations and provided connections and community. Families were intentional about the programs they viewed together on television and other digital media. On this episode we're joined by Charlene Polite Corley, Vice President of Diverse Insights and Partnership at Nielsen and Natalie Engel, Director of Content for Children’s Programming at PBS to discuss why representation in the media for Black f...

The Solo Episode: In Gratitude

November 30, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

This episode is a solo episode. I wanted to take time to say thank you to all that support the podcast and share updates about upcoming projects.  Music and editing by Manni Simon  

Addressing Racial Health Disparities related to COVID-19 with Dr. Jasmine Zapata

November 16, 2021 17:43 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode, we're continuing our conversation about COVID-19. We're joined by Dr. Jasmine Zapata, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Community Health within the Bureau of Community Health Promotion at the Wisconsin Department of Health, to discuss addressing racial health disparities related to COVID-19. Guest Bio: Dr. Jasmine Zapata is a double board certified physician specializing in the fields of Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine. She currently serves as the Chief...

A Conversation with Author Bethany C. Morrow

October 12, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

We're joined on this episode by Bethany C. Morrow to talk about her new book, So Many Beginnings, which tells the story of Four young Black sisters coming of age during the American Civil War. So Many Beginnings is a warm and powerful YA remix of the classic novel Little Women.  Music and editing for this episode by Manni Simon. Links mentioned in this episode: Our sponsor Reconstruction.us

A Conversation with Author Jay Coles

October 07, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

We're joined on this episode by Jay Coles to talk about his new book, Things We Couldn't Say which tells the story about a a bi Black boy finding first love and facing the return of the mother who abandoned his family. The story addresses grief, relationships, love, identity and joy.  Music and editing for this episode by Manni Simon. Links mentioned in this episode: Our sponsor Reconstruction.us  

The Possibilities Episode

August 09, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This is the last episode of Season 3. When I started the season, I was motivated by the word possibilities. I was on a journey to learn the possibilities of changing systems, such as education and justice, to better serve Black families and children. For this episode, I’m sharing insights from our amazing expert guests on their thoughts about reimagining a world to better serve Black children and families.   In this episode you'll hear from -Aliyya Swaby and Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass from Se...

Black Joy

July 09, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

So often we hear about Black Joy but rarely how can help up in our parenting journey to raise healthy and thriving Black children. On this episode we explore Black Joy and Parenting. We're joined by guests Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, Dr. Lynette Mawhinney and Jennifer Thompson.  In our conversation we discuss Incorporating joy into the parenting journey Affirming our kids's identity Tips to help kids navigate negative social media messages  Moments of joy Edit...

Last Gate of the Emperor with authors Kwame Mabalia and Prince Joel Makonnen

June 08, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

On this episode I speak with authors Kwame Mabalia and Prince Joel Makonnen about their new middle grade book Last Gate of the Emperor. In our conversation we discuss the power of story, the connection of Ethiopian culture to the book, their collaboration to create the book, science fiction and so much more. Music and Editing by Manual Simon Follow us! Social media: Twitter/IG/Facebook: @whatisblk To sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date go to, https://www.whatisblack.co

America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s with Dr. Elizabeth Hinton

May 25, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

On this episode, I talk with author and educator, Dr. Elizabeth Hinton, about her new book America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s. In our conversation, we discuss her new book, the historical significance of the period from the 1960s through early 1970s on current movements to address police violence, the impact of police violence on Black youth, history of  Black youth leading movements for social justice, our reflections as moms and so mu...

Beyond the Racial Binary of Black or White

April 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

On today’s episode, we keep the conversation going about reimagining systems/institutions to better serve families raising Black children and teens with a conversation about the topic of discussing race beyond the binary of Black or White to focus on the discussion on the impact of racism on AAPI communities. To discuss this issue, I’m joined by guests,Dr. Kimara Gustafson is on faculty at the  University of Minnesota Pediatric Department as an Assistant Professor and Dr. Jonathan Tolentino...

Centering Black Girls' Voices and Experiences: Addressing Over-policing and Over-disciplining of Black Girls

March 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

On today’s episode, we’re continuing our discussion about reimagining systems/institutions to better serve families raising Black children and teens with a specific focus on Black girls. According to data from The African American Policy Forum's, The Facts To Know About the Status of Black Women As We Enter the Biden Years series, Black girls are 7 times more likely to be suspended than their white counterparts, and 4 times more likely to be arrested at school. Black girls are over-disciplin...

The Black Friend On Being a Better White Person with Frederick Joseph

March 09, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

On this episode, I talk with author, activist and philanthropist, Frederick Joseph, about his book The Black Friend On Being A Better White Person.  In our conversation, we discuss the spark for the book, how the book advances antiracism and his thoughts about reimagining our society to improve the health and wellbeing of Black children and families.  Music and editing by Manni Simon  

The Black Butterfly The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America with Dr. Lawrence T. Brown

February 23, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Lawrence T. Brown the author of newly released book, The Black Butterfly The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America. During our conversation we discuss the impact of hypersegregation and historical racism on the wellbeing of Black people, link between hypersegregation and hyper- policing, how Baltimore became the model for urban apartheid, and strategies to improve the health of Black neighborhoods. To purchase a copy of The Black Butterfly, go to...

COVID-19 Vaccine, Health Equity and Communities of Color

February 09, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this special episode, we’ve partnered with the hosts of Flesh ’N Bold, Healthy Homes with The Hippocratic Hosts and What is Black?. Today, we’re talking with Dr. Lauren A. Smith, Chief Health Equity and Strategy Officer for the CDC Foundation and Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, Commissioner of Health for the Baltimore City Health Department. We’re talking with these public health and pediatric health experts to help parents better understand the science behind the  COVID-19 vaccines, address misinfo...

Black Children, Youth & Education in the Era of COVID-19 with Aliyya Swaby and Valerie Adams-Bass, Ph.D.

January 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

In this episode, I talk with The Texas Tribune's Public Eduction Reporter, Aliyya Swaby and developmental psychologist and educator, Valerie Adams-Bass, Ph. D. We talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the education of Black children and using what we've learned to reimagine how the educational system can better serve Black children, teens and families to achieve educational equity.   

Victoria Bond: Zora and Me: The Summoner

December 14, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by Victoria Bond an award winning author and professor. She joins us to discuss her new book Zora and Me:The Summoner, the third book in the Zora and Me trilogy series. During our conversation you'll learn more about the inspiration of creating a historical fiction series centered on Zora Neale Hurston's life, insights for young writers interested in writing historical fiction and how Victoria was able to bridge the historical themes in the book to present day. It...

Lynnette Mawhinney, PhD: Lulu the One and Only

November 30, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode, I talk with Lynnette Mawhinney, PhD, award winning author and professor about her new children's book, Lulu the One and Only.  We discuss how the main character, Lulu handles the question of "what are you?", the inspiration for writing the book, how the book explores the experience of mixed-race children, how the book addresses universal issues of self-love and identity and provides tools to help parent discuss topics of race and racial identity.  Lynnette also shares inform...

Kelly Starling Lyons

November 23, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

On this episode, we're joined by Kelly Starling Lyons, an award winning author and co-founder of The Brown Bookshelf ,for a great conversation about her new books, Ty's Travels and Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations, her work to raise awareness of Black book creators and celebrating Black children through stories. Producer/Host: Jacqueline Douge Music produced by: Manni Festo Follow us  on social media: @whatisblk Sign up for our newsletter at whatisblack.co....

Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH: Helping Children and Families Deal with the pandemics of COVID-19 & Structural Racism

November 09, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, about her work to help children and families deal with the pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism, her tips for helping her family and her upcoming memoir about how her patients have transformed her. Producer/Host: Jacqueline Douge Music produced by: Manni Festo Follow us at @whatisblk Sign up for our newsletter at whatisblack.co. This episode sponsored by Puzzle Huddle. Learn more at pu...

Disrupting The Texts That Are Taught in Schools with Dr. Kimberly N. Parker

October 30, 2020 11:26 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Kimberly N. Parker, educator, adolescent literacy expert and co-founder of #DisruptTexts and #31DaysIBPOC., about how she's working to disrupt the books that are taught to Black and LatinX children, her work with #Disrupttexts and tips to help parents advocate for a more inclusive curriculum in schools. Organizations mentioned in episode: Disrupttexts.org Producer/Host: Jacqueline Douge Music produced by: Manni Festo Follow us at @whatisblk Sign up for...

Mahogany L. Browne

October 23, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

On this episode, we're joined by Mahogany L. Brown (@mobrowne) a poet, writer, organizer and educator for an inspiring conversation about her books, Woke Baby, Black Girl Magic & Woke A Young Poet's Call To Justice, an excerpt from her upcoming YA book, Chlorine Sky, power of poetry, social justice, and ways to cultivate the voices of young people. Books and author discussed in this episode: Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield Poem for Aretha by Nikki Giovanni This elegy for the great Bil...

Youth Activism

October 12, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

This past summer we've seen the role of youth leading calls for social justice and racial justice. In this episode, we're joined by Nina Douge, guest host and What is Black? Podcast Advisory Board Member, to discuss youth activism. Nina is joined by her friends, Caleb Dunson, Ruqaiyyah Lucas-Caldwell and Jacob Starobin for an engaging conversation about the following topics: What youth activism means to them How social media is used in activism Discussing mental health impacts of social m...

Andrea Davis Pinkney: Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It

September 28, 2020 11:01 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Andrea Davis Pinkney is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author. In this episode, we talk about her new book, Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell it, a book the provides a front-row set to the dramatic events that led to the African-Americans earning the right to vote, it's relevance to today's events and her role as an author historian. This episode brought to you by: Puzzle Huddle

Michael W. Waters: For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World

September 14, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor. A sought-after speaker to national and international audiences, he is a frequent social commentator for major media outlets.  In this episode, we talk about his new picture book For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, the importance of joy and tips for parents to talk their children about questions about racism and gun violence.   For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World Discussion a...

Mid-Season Announcements

July 04, 2020 14:24 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MB

We're planning to take a mid-season break to plan for the second half of season 2. In addition, we'd love your feedback to help inform the future direction of What is Black.   To complete survey go to https://www.whatisblack.co and click on the banner. 

Talking About Colorism Part 2- Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes Ph.D.

June 29, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this second part of a two part series on colorism, I speak with developmental psychologist Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, Ph.D. We discuss practical strategies parents can use to help talk to kids about colorism.  The episode is brought to you by Audible. You can sign up today for your free 30 day trial at  www.audibletrial.com/whatisblack Go to https://www.whatisblack.co to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/Facebook: @whatisblk

Talking About Colorism Part 1- Genesis Begins Again with Alicia D. Williams

June 29, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In the first part of a two-part series on colorism, I'm talking author and educator Alicia D. Williams about her book Genesis Begins Again. We'll discuss her inspiration for writing the book, talk about colorism in the Black family, and learn how colorism impact children. The episode is brought to you by Audible. You can sign up today for your free 30 day trial at  www.audibletrial.com/whatisblack Go to https://www.whatisblack.co to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on social media: ...

How Are The Kids Doing?

June 19, 2020 21:52 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

This episode is an excerpt of a special live recorded conversation that I had a few weeks ago with my colleagues, we discuss how our children are doing and coping during these unprecedented times and  ways to improve the systems that determine health outcomes. Featured guests are: Dr. Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, MS  Dr. Nathan T. Chomilo, MD  Dr. Monique Jindal, M.D. Dr. Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH  Resources mentions: -White Coats for Black Lives  https://whitecoats4blacklives.org -Min...

Meet Mijha Godfrey: Co-founder of Jambo Books

June 15, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode, I interview Mijha Godfrey, co-founder of Jambo Books, a multicultural book subscription service for kids ages 0-13. Mijha is committed to ensuring that children of color have books where they see themselves as the stars of the story. She does this through curating diverse, inclusive, entertaining and engaging books for families.   During our conversation, we talk about the important role diverse and inclusive books play in a child's life, the theme of belonging, the inspira...

Margaret Hagerman, Ph.D.-White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America

June 01, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

In this episode, we’re joined by sociologist Dr. Margaret A. Hagerman.  These past few weeks have made this conversation that was recorded a few weeks before the recent news reports of the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and the experience of Christian Cooper just doing what he enjoys, watching birds in the park, more necessary.  During our conversation, you’ll hear about Dr. Hagerman’s research on understanding the roles white parents actions have in reproducing rac...

Talking to Our Daughters About Sexual Health with Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Willams

May 18, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, a gynecologist and obstetrician as Cooper University Hospital.  We discuss the topic of talking about sexual health issues facing teens and young adults, how gynecologists can help parents and their daughters navigate conversations about sexual health, the connection of sexual to overall health and wellbeing and bonus topic on Dr. Jocelyn's work to increase the diversity of medical professionals.  Follow us on social ...

Talking to Our Daughters About Sexual Health with Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams

May 18, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity and Community Affairs and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.  We discuss the topic of talking about sexual health issues facing teens and young adults, how gynecologists can help parents and their daughters navigate conversations about sexual health, the connection of sexual to overall health and wellbeing and bonus topic on Dr. Jo...

Our Mental Health Minute with Dr. Riana Anderson and Dr. Shawn Jones

May 04, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode we share a great resource to address mental health in the Black Community. During this episode, I speak with Dr. Riana Anderson and Dr. Shawn Jones, clinical psychologists and researchers. We discuss their series, Our Mental Health Minute and how they're using media to increase the accessibility of mental health resources and destigmatize the conversation about mental health. The goals of Our Mental Health Minute are 1) Reduce stigma about...

What a Doctor Looks Like: Increasing the Diversity of Doctors in Medicine

April 29, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the health inequities faced by the Black community and other communities of color.  One strategy that might help to address these health inequities is to increase the number of doctors  of color in medicine.  This week we're discussing the importance of increasing the diversity of doctors in medicine.  My guest is Dr. Frank Clark, MD.  Dr. Clark and I discussed how increasing the number of docs of color can be a tool to achieve health equity, his ...

St. Clair Derrick-Jules: Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister

April 20, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

St. Clair Derrick-Jules shares her new book Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister, inspired by her 6-year-old sister Khloe to help her love her afro.  Dear Khloe  features photos of a hundred Black women, accompanied by their personal narratives of sometimes harrowing but always triumphant journeys through a hostile landscape towards love of their natural hair. She put together this book because " it’s one thing for us to tell young girls to love themselves; it’s another for us to sho...

Immigrant Health Issues Facing Black and Brown Children and Families

April 06, 2020 12:21 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

On this episode of What is Black Podcast, we're joined by Drs. Lanre Falusi and Lisa Varghese-Kroll to discuss the unique health challenges experienced by immigrant families and children, their immigrant experience, impact of COVID-19 and a preview of their upcoming podcast, Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts. To learn more about our guests go to https://www.whatisblack.co/podcast What is Black Podcast: @whatisblk

Bonus Episode: Creating Community for Moms with Lara Schulte of Generation.Mom Podcast

March 29, 2020 21:48 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

It's important that moms feel supported and there's no better way to find that support than in a community with fellow moms. During today's episode, I'm joined by Lara Schulte, host of Generation.Mom podcast, to talk with me about why it's so important for moms to build communities. What's in this episode: Lara discusses why she and her co-host Jenn Rout created Generation.Mom podcast How they help mom navigate motherhood How a moms building community can help address feelings of isolat...

Ashli St. Armant-Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Ashli St. Armant (@AshliStarmant) shares her Audible Original book VIVA DURANT AND THE SECRET OF THE SILVER BUTTONS, about 14-year-old Viva Durant who visits her grandmother in New Orleans for the summer and while she's there she ends up solving a mystery.   During our conversation You'll learn about Ashli's connections to New Orleans The role jazz plays in the story History of hand clapping games connection with African-American history This book is filled with jazz, mystery, love and ...

Kevin Noble Maillard-FRY BREAD

March 17, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

During this season we'll be featuring more children's authors. As a pediatrician, I love books and want to promote reading and authors of color. Books are magical and a great resource for kids to see themselves, learn, discover, explore and have fun. Books are conversation starters. In this week’s of What is Black podcast, we talk about a new children’s book, Fry Bread, that explores a modern Native American family. I speak with debut author Kevin Noble Maillard. He shares the inspiration f...

Brandy Colbert-The Only Black Girls in Town

March 10, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Brandy Colbert (@BrandyColbert) shares THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN, an unforgettable story about the only two black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. The book is filled with family, love, friendships, celebrates diverse families and explores themes of micro-aggressions, racism & colorism.  Join our conversation as we discuss THE ONLY BLACK GIRLS IN TOWN! You can learn more about this book and its author by visiting https://w...

Jewell Parker Rhodes-Black Brother, Black Brother

March 03, 2020 13:27 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Jewell Parker Rhodes (@jewell_p_rhodes) shares BLACK BROTHER, BLACK BROTHER, A powerful coming-of-age middle-grade novel about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, this story explores the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world – all while training for a fencing competition. The book addresses issues of colorism,the school-to-prison pipeline, and racial bias.  During our conversation, we discussed that BLACK BROTHER, BLACK BROTHER is also is a spor...

Amanda Rodriguez: 50 Things to Do in Baby's First Year: The First-Time Mom's Guide for Your Baby, Yourself, and Your Sanity

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Blogger and writer Amanda Rodriguez also known as the Dude Mom discusses her new book, 50 Things to Do in Baby’s First Year: The First-Time Mom’s Guide for Your Baby, Yourself and Your Sanity, a guide to surviving and thriving the first year of parenting. During our conversation she discusses the following: Her perspective and experience on parenting and raising three sons Importance of having supportive relationships with other moms Importance of investing in your own self care as a mom ...

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