Best Melanin MeetUps Podcasts (2024)

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Staging change, black performance and theatrical evolution | Amani Starnes 14:50

11d ago14:50

14:50

Send us a text Live from San Diego's world-renowned theatre, The Old Globe, Dr. Amani Starnes examines the power of Black performance to drive societal change and personal evolution in Illuminate. Dr. Starnes unpacks the pathways to reimagining Black identity and representation in theater, offering a roadmap for meaningful transformation in the art…

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Black dreaming and divesting from the white imagination | Kelsey O. Daniels 14:05

11d ago14:05

14:05

Send us a text Live at San Diego's The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego artist and founder of Black Dream Experiment, Kelsey O'Daniels explores the concept of Black dreaming and the urgency of moving beyond the white imagination in the arts in this powerful Illuminate talk. Daniels offers insights into the path toward true identity and creative freedom…

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Theater and the arts in 'The Reset' | Ahmed Kenyatta Dents 19:51

11d ago19:51

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Send us a text Live at San Diego's The Old Globe Theatre, Performing Arts Administrator of Mainly Mozart Ahmed Kenyatta Dents discusses the evolving role of theater and the arts as we navigate a period of resetting and renewal. Dents shares strategies to help us redefine artistic identity, answering how the arts can better reflect diverse voices in…

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The power of theatre to break cycles of trauma | Kirk Brown 12:58

21d ago12:58

12:58

Send us a text Founder of Melanin MeetUps, Kirk Brown discusses the power of theater as a tool for breaking cycles and inspiring personal growth in this riveting Illuminate talk. Live at San Diego Theatre's The Old Globe, Brown highlights the powerful role of storytelling to break cycles such as toxic shame, redefine masculinity and become a better…

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Breaking barriers and how I found my voice as an artist | Andréa Agosto 10:14

11d ago10:14

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Send us a text Live from San Diego's world-renowned theatre, The Old Globe, San Diego artist and playwright Andréa Agosto shares a compelling personal journey to artistry in at Melanin MeetUps' Illuminate series. Discover how Agosto navigated obstacles to find her unique voice as an artist and how her experience offers insights into reclaiming iden…

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Amplifying black voices on stage | Jamila Demby 22:24

11d ago22:24

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Send us a text Live at San Diego Theatre's The Old Globe, join Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access (EDIA) at The Old Globe Theatre Jamila Demby as she takes us through her journey in regional theatre to discusses how Black stories on stage contribute to a deeper, more inclusive human experience. Through personal anecdotes, humor, an…

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Drag, at the cross sections of glitter and social action | Amber St. James 8:25

11d ago8:25

8:25

Send us a text Live at The Old Globe Theater, drag activist and artist Amber St. James delivers a transformative Illuminate talk on drag as a medium for social action. Discover how St. James uses the art of drag to challenge norms and create space for self-discovery and activism as they answer the question, what steps can we take to rewrite the nar…

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Leading from within for change | Cory Booker 5:27

1M ago5:27

5:27

Send us a text Join us for an inspiring talk by U.S. Senator Cory Booker at Illuminate, where he shares a transformative encounter with Ms. Virginia Jones, a tenant president in New Jersey. This powerful meeting shaped his worldview and creativity in advocating for justice and change. Booker emphasizes the importance of personal leadership in today…

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Using imagination to meet needs for change | Holly J. Mitchell 13:59

1M ago13:59

13:59

Send us a text Join Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in her Illuminate talk as she explores the power of imagination through Langston Hughes' "crystal stairs" and the vision of a 5-year-old in a NASA jumpsuit. She discusses how imagination can drive movements, inspire leadership, and address inequities within the California legislature. Recognized by O…

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How trauma-informed services help voter turn out | Park Cannon 12:13

1M ago12:13

12:13

Send us a text What happens when you're othered by a racist ad campaign or forced to vote in line during a pandemic? Georgia State Representative Park Cannon explores these questions in her Illuminate talk, connecting trauma with recent voting suppression initiatives in Georgia. She argues for trauma-informed services to help communities heal from …

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What it means to be young, gifted, black and suffering | Dr. Nicole Green 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

Send us a text Unaddressed trauma in young, gifted, Black youth often leads to anxiety, depression, and silence. Healing requires safe spaces, culturally sensitive support, and addressing both personal and generational pain. For the Black community, breaking free from systemic oppression can look like reclaiming identity, building independence, and…

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Bravery and shaping the new America | Malcolm Kenyatta 14:15

1M ago14:15

14:15

Send us a text Ever feel that knot when it's time to act? "Don't wait on your neighbor because your neighbor may be waiting on you," says Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, quoting his great-grandfather, a former slave. But what does bravery in leadership look like, especially for Black Americans? Support the show Join us at melaninmeetups.org and…

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How to make fear your friend in the creative process | Charles Ray Hamilton 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

Send us a text Fear is a powerful force for Black creatives like Charles Ray Hamilton, a Black, queer writer who made it to Hollywood, penning for STARZ's POWER. Fear doesn't disappear with success—it fuels creativity and resilience. Hamilton’s story reveals how embracing fear can drive you forward. Download now to see how fear can be your greatest…

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Van Lathan and the state of reshaping black narratives in media | Illuminate Fireside chat 27:10

4M ago27:10

27:10

Send us a text The 2019 Illuminate Fireside Chat at hClubLA brought together Van Lathan and Jarrett Hill for a powerful conversation on what it means to be a Black American journalist in today's polarized media landscape. With the press labeled as a "threat" by former President Trump, Lathan and Hill explored the heightened responsibility of Black …

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Humanizing characters on television for self-love | Cameron Johnson 11:22

4M ago11:22

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Send us a text "You're cute, for a black guy." This microaggression is just one of the many experiences that inspired television writer Cameron Johnson's powerful short documentary titled as such. Through humor and insight, Johnson explores how television shapes the way we view Black gay men, and why it's crucial for them to be in the writer's room…

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Memorializing plantations to heal | Kirk Brown 13:12

4M ago13:12

13:12

Send us a text What's in a name? For many southern Black Americans, their last name is not their own yet belongs to someone else beginning on American Plantations or was picked by themselves. With their identity so malleable and a society that has routinely tried to define them with labels and stats, how can they take more control of their narrativ…

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Emancipating the image of the black woman | Amani Starnes 13:49

4M ago13:49

13:49

Send us a text What does it mean to be a strong black woman? Hollywood is transforming the portrayal of Black American artists, especially Black women, who are now breaking out of traditional roles and showing more nuanced experiences. Dr. Starnes explores how to challenge stereotypes and the impact of the "strong Black woman" trope and what it mea…

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How to reconnect to self after trauma | Dr. Thema Bryant 12:03

4M ago12:03

12:03

Send us a text What does it mean to be disconnected from yourself? What does it mean to be disconnected from your body after trauma? What does healing look like for the African-American community and the Black American after historical and contemporary traumas? How will this impact our self-esteem and mental health? Support the show Join us at mela…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Melanin MeetUps Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Illuminate, The Black Ted Talks

Melanin MeetUps

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Staging change, black performance and theatrical evolution | Amani Starnes 14:50

1
Black dreaming and divesting from the white imagination | Kelsey O. Daniels 14:05

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Theater and the arts in 'The Reset' | Ahmed Kenyatta Dents 19:51

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The power of theatre to break cycles of trauma | Kirk Brown 12:58

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Breaking barriers and how I found my voice as an artist | Andréa Agosto 10:14

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Amplifying black voices on stage | Jamila Demby 22:24

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Drag, at the cross sections of glitter and social action | Amber St. James 8:25

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Leading from within for change | Cory Booker 5:27

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Using imagination to meet needs for change | Holly J. Mitchell 13:59

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How trauma-informed services help voter turn out | Park Cannon 12:13

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What it means to be young, gifted, black and suffering | Dr. Nicole Green 19:36

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Bravery and shaping the new America | Malcolm Kenyatta 14:15

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How to make fear your friend in the creative process | Charles Ray Hamilton 12:55

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Van Lathan and the state of reshaping black narratives in media | Illuminate Fireside chat 27:10

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Humanizing characters on television for self-love | Cameron Johnson 11:22

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Memorializing plantations to heal | Kirk Brown 13:12

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Emancipating the image of the black woman | Amani Starnes 13:49

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How to reconnect to self after trauma | Dr. Thema Bryant 12:03

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