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Follow Hameed's learning journey through conversations with experts as he explores ways to empower African nations, address the legacies of colonisation, and enhance global respect for Black people and the African diaspora. If you know of any authors, historians, academics etc that will be interested in discussing that topic, please let reach out and let us know. Hameed would love to speak to them.
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Join us in a conversation with the creators in the exploration and celebration of the literature and culture of people of the African Diaspora. Check out the video on Youtube @https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaGNhdO5QdvSyH5rVXYjApLZA3Vpuyg2M
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The Something Bookish Podcast is a quirky and candid podcast hosted by the crazy book lady, Amyn AKA Lipglossmaffia. Every other week, while tipsy, she hosts unfiltered conversations with herself or a guest to talk about all things related to books and reading. No gimmicks or pseudointellectual chatter. Just a mega dose of bookish goodness. Find her on Twitter or Instagram @Lipglossmaffia or https://somethingbookish.com.ng
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Black Books Live! seeks to address the dearth of audio material available from Black Authors. Hosts Jason Harris, Cher Jey and guests will read excerpts from a Black author's classic works. Links to the print and audio copies of the featured author will be included with each episode.
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Nomwe is the Shona word for number 7. In numerology The number 7 is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth, mental analysis, alchemy, genius, a keen mind, the inventor, the written word, logic, understanding, knowledge, discernment and discerning, knowledge seeking, learning, and ahead of the times. The Nomwe podcast embeds all these attributes, with your host Reenie Chimangah - a Zimbabwean Creative Consultant, content creator, digital media savant and editor in chief of cutting edg ...
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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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The Turn On is produced and co-hosted by sex educator Erica Easter and me, author and Black joy advocate Kenrya Rankin. It uses literary erotica as a jumping off point to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
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These conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging from European critical theory to the black Atlantic to sites of indigenous resistance and self-articulation, as well as the complex geography of thinking between traditions, inside traditions, and from positions of insurgency, critique, and counternarrative.
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Hosted every Wednesday by artist & songwriter Danieal; uniting the African diaspora's heritage, sharing it's wisdom and uplifting it's history. To know where you are going, you must first know where your coming from. This show is the bridge ensuring safe passage for the African diaspora's future. Achieving against all odds and defiance in the face of adversity are a uncoincidentally a re-occurring theme throughout our episodes. The priceless generational wisdom shared, will resonate with kno ...
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The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.
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Podcasted process pieces from my course Black Existentialism. The course introduces one of the most important and potent mid-century intellectual movements - the existentialist movement - through a series of black Atlantic thinkers. Our keystone will be Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks, which is arguably the most important work of Black existentialism from this period. Across the semester we will see why existentialism, with its focus on the ambiguities and ambivalences of lived-experi ...
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The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .
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Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in celebration of the African American experience—honoring all the people, past and present, black and white—who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship and artifact.
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A 20 something year old black girl navigating life with other 20 something and probably 30 something year olds! Expect Mocktail reviews per episode, the hosts favourite tweet of the week, a song on repeat, the main topic of the week and a person we are celebrating! No conversation is out of pocket here, welcome to the family!🤗
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The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) showcases the history, art and the cultural richness that resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. By realizing our mission MoAD connects all people through our shared African heritage.
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Kutika! is a new literary podcast featuring modern African short stories written by aerospace engineer and award winning author of A Casualty of Power, Mukuka Chipanta. The stories tackle topical issues facing Africa today - love, life, religion, gender and more. Please subscribe and leave a rating
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Orders Beyond Borders
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The Orders Beyond Borders podcast series seeks to provide a platform for established and emerging researchers in International Relations, Global Governance, and Comparative Politics. Tune in for interviews, commentary, reading tips and research insights relating to all things global.
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EDUCVIII with Dr. Jefferson is the talk show that makes the connections between research, policies, and practitioners that are too often missing from the American education system.
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"Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud." Every sunday, join Almondxchanell the dopest book review guru, as she dives into well-known books while sipping delicious tea and talk about varies of topics but most importantly leaving you with positive vibes and laughter. If You love Books and Girltalks with no filter Hoonneey...this Podcast is for you❤
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Soul to Soul - Universal Ideas for a Brighter Tomorrow This show is a free-for-all of positive energy that will include discussions about books, music, politics. books, food, COVID-19, oral interviews, books, and Las Vegas History. I will invite people from the community, all college and university campuses, businesses, and organizations for chats to connect hearts and souls throughout the city.
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Shades and Layers is a podcast focused on black women entrepreneurs from across the globe. It is a platform for exploring issues and challenges around business ownership, representation and holistic discussions about the meaning of sustainability in an increasingly complex global context. Conversations are wide- ranging and serve not only as a Masterclass in Entrepreneurship but also provide wisdom and tools for Successful Living. It is a space for meaningful conversation, a place for black ...
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Business Mic is a weekly podcast show comprised of intimate interviews with exciting entrepreneurs and leading industry experts who open up and share their amazing business experiences. This is the best place to find meaningful conversations with industry leaders, insider knowledge and key business resources all for free with a brand new episode published every Monday. It doesn't matter what stage you are on your journey, whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, saving money from your job to ...
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A podcast hosted by Dr Tom Thorpe on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's leading First World War history society The Western Front Association (www.westernfrontassociation.com).
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Akbar’s Chamber offers a non-political, non-sectarian and non-partisan space for exploring the past and present of Islam. It has no political or theological bias other than a commitment to the Socratic method (which is to say that questions lead us to understanding) and the empirical record (which is to say the evidence of the world around us). By these methods, Akbar’s Chamber is devoted to enriching public awareness of Islam and Muslims both past and present. The podcast aims to improve un ...
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King Solomon’s Mines is the story of the leader Allan Quatermain and his adventurous group of followers on their mission to find the lost brother of an aristocrat, Sir Henry Curtis. Considered similar to Robert Louise Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, Haggard’s book proved to be another must-read adventure novel in the international literary world. The African desert hides underneath its sands myths and legends that lasted for centuries in the minds of the locals. Quatermain has a mysteriou ...
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The Archways Podcast - The College of Liberal Arts at JCSU
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The uniquely focused Guangdong Baiyun University Center for American Race and Culture, established by Johnson C. Smith University and funded by a generous grant from the US Embassy in Beijing, will set the African American experience within historical and contemporary contexts through books, multimodal digital documents, streamed media, and faculty and student exchanges. A nuanced view of racial issues through physical and electronic resources will be provided to Chinese audiences to promote ...
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African Diaspora in Children's Literature
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On today's special episode we're celebrating , honoring and learning about the Afro diaspora in children's literature. We are joined by Denise Rosario Adusei, Priscila Soares, and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. Thank you to our wonderful host: Aixa Pérez-Prado! If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purc…
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Bryan Sinche on Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature
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This discussion is with Dr. Bryan Sinche, a Professor and Chair of English at the University of Hartford. He has written more than twenty essays and reviews which appear in journals such as American Literary History, African American Review, ESQ, Legacy, and Biography and in collections published by Basic Books, Cambridge University Press, and the …
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25. African Literature, Language, and Cultural Identity with Silindiwe from Zimbabwe
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Silindiwe, who is from Zimbabwe, about the Birthday Song she wrote in Ndebele for her son, Mbulelo, when he was born. The languages in Zimbabwe English is considered the language of the elite in post-colonial Zimbabwe Spreading awareness of African literature Silindiwe: an ambassador for African litera…
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As India celebrates 76 years of independence - Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has drawn criticism for promoting a kind of hindu nationalism that’s rooted in the colonial period. Rohan Kalyan says Modi’s vision for India doesn’t leave much room for non-hindus and other minorities. And: Neel Amin studies the writings of British hunters in 19th centur…
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Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 2)
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Send us a text In part two of Selina Brown's feature we discuss her journey to becoming an author, the creation of the Black British Book Festival, the future of literature and her favourite reads. Connect with Selina : https://www.blackbritishbookfestival.com/ Disclaimer : Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music …
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Benjamin Barson on Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons
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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging …
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26. Vietnamese American Poet Ocean Vuong: The Pain & Joy In Making Art with Actor Chris Kelham
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chris Kelham about the poem ‘Ars Poetica as The Maker’ by Ocean Vuong Topics of discussion: The pain and joy in making art - a challenge to God How human creativity beats AI The emotional depth of Chinese drama students compared to Western students “Everyone is in exile in their own skin and strives fo…
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Plumbing the Depths of Existence: Ibn Arabi on Human and Divine Being
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The influence of the great medieval mystic Ibn ‘Arabi is immeasurable, reaching from his home city of Murcia in Andalusia to Aceh in Indonesia and just about everywhere in between. His teachings similarly try to encompass, or at least articulate, the unfathomable depths of being, both human and divine, together with the links between God’s ultimate…
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Ep350 – Learning in the Rangers – Mark Jones
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Episode 4: Empowering Black Youth - Paul Anderson's Journey & Vision
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Send us a text Join Hameed and clarity coach Dr. Samara Farha on the Ronu Spirit Podcast as they welcome Paul Anderson MBE, CEO of Voyage, a social justice charity supporting young black people. In this episode, Paul shares his personal story of growing up in London, his troublesome youth, and his transformative experience in Nigeria. He discusses …
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For the past nine years, Hans-Peter Plag has taken on the perspective of an alien ecologist coming to Earth. And when he looks at Earth, he sees a crisis of overgrowth. Humans, he says, have become a virus. If we don’t learn to do more with less, he fears that we will irreparably disrupt the planetary system that keeps us alive. And: America is one…
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Selina's journey to becoming the Founder of Europe's largest Black Literature Festival (Part 1)
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Send us a text In the first of this two part feature we discuss Selina Brown's journey; obtaining two Degrees and a Masters by the age of 21, her work with BBC & MTV as well as her global experience encompassing New York, Kenya, and Gambia. Not only did she author children’s book "Nena" series in 2020, she established the Black British Book Festiva…
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Join With Good Reason for a series of conversations that bring Furious Flower Poetry Lifetime Achievement honorees in conversation with a new generation of Black poets. This episode features Lorna Goodison and Shauna Morgan on time travel, Band-Aids, and how human beings are always capable of surprise. And: Cornelius Eady and Clemonce Heard on jazz…
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Send us a text Reason for our hiatus...? All is revealed in this episode! Don't forget to check out the music video's for each song for the full story. Let Danieal know what your think, drop a comment on the Youtube video & share the love! Web : www.danieal.live Store : www.dgarms.live YouTube : @DaniealMedia Insta : @DaniealMusic FB : @DaniealMusi…
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Jenny Shaw on The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery
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This discussion is with Professor Jenny Shaw, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Alabama where she teaches classes in the histories of the Caribbean, the Atlantic World, Comparative Slavery & Emancipation, and Early Modern Black Britain. She is the author of Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the …
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Ep349 – British Army before 1914 – Simon Batten
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In this episode of Mentioned in Dispatches, historian Simon Batten discusses his book Futile Exercise?: The British Army’s Preparations for War 1902-1914. Simon explores the British Army's pre-war manoeuvres, training exercises and attempts to learn from past conflicts in the lead-up to the First World War. Highlighting the challenges of adapting t…
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Ep 99: These Letters End In Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere | Book Chat (Season 11 Finale)
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In this no-spoiler episode, I chat with the author of the debut novel, These Letters End In Tears, Musih Tedji Xaviere. Set in a country where being gay is punishable by law, These Letters End in Tears is the heart-wrenching forbidden love story of a Christian girl with a rebellious heart and a Muslim girl leading a double life. Enjoy! In Case You …
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Join With Good Reason for a series of conversations that bring Furious Flower Poetry Lifetime Achievement honorees in conversation with a new generation of Black poets. This episode features Tim Seibles and Ariana Benson on alien life, good grammar, and the dreams of Langston Hughes. And: Elizabeth Alexander and Nicole Sealey on the treasures of ar…
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Send us a text Greetings! Welcome to our first episode of 2025! This is our 5th year of Reggae Uprising Podcast! We have had a little hiatus after the summer last year. Why? All is revealed in this episode. In the meantime we hope our archive of over 180 episodes kept you motivated in your journey and your frequency high! We decided there was no be…
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Nana Osei-Kofi on AfroSwedish: Places of Belonging
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This discussion is with Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, (she/her) a Professor Emerita of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in the School of Language, Culture, and Society at Oregon State University. Her research centers on two primary lines of inquiry focused on justice and the politics of difference. One line examines structural shifts in higher education …
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24. Parental Love vs Romantic Love & Why We Need the Arts in Schools! Rozâ Reads Her Own Poems
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rozâ about two of her own poems ‘Mother’ & ‘My grandfather’s socks’: Topics of discussion: Parental vs Romantic Love Teaching Music Motivating children with creative projects The way creative teachers wish they could teach children The importance of the arts in schooling The vital importance of practis…
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Grace Flores-Hughes was shattered when her husband passed away after a long illness. She rushed into dating, hoping to fast forward past the grief. But she discovered that grief could not be rushed. And: Can knowing your partner’s love language really guarantee a good relationship? Louis Hickman says no. He and his colleagues found that personality…
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23. Liberté: "Take The Brave Step By Putting Your Thoughts Into Writing" with Quitterie
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Quitterie about the poem ‘Liberté’ by Paul Éluard (1895-1952). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you t…
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The Swahili Poetry of Mozambique: A Muslim World Literature from Southeast Africa
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Meaning ‘language of the coasts’ in Arabic, Swahili emerged in East Africa many centuries ago through contact with the wider Muslim world. Although the language is most often linked with Kenya and Tanzania, Swahili was also used as a lingua franca as far north as Somalia and as far south as Mozambique—a country whose name derives from that of a fif…
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Ep348 – Irish republican women in Ulster, 1914-1922 – Dr Margaret Ward
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In this episode of Mentioned in Dispatches, Dr Margaret Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer in History at Queen’s University Belfast, talks about her latest book Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim, 1914–1924. In the interview, Dr Ward explores the remarkable contributions of Northern Irish women to the republican movement dur…
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Episode 3: Redefining African Narratives: Baffour Ankomah on History, Self-Confidence, and Media Resistance
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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Baffour Ankomah, a distinguished journalist and former editor of the New Africa magazine. Baffour, who has been a leading voice in African media for over three decades, discusses the importance of self-confidence, historical awareness, and education for Africans. He touches on topics including Zimbabwe's l…
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Ep 98: January Wrap-Up + Sharjah Festival of African Literature Reflections
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In this episode, I talk about all the books I read in January 2025. All 18 of them! I also reflect on my experience as a guest moderator at the first ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature, held in the UAE Drink Of The Pod: Rum & Coke Enjoy! In Case You Missed It The Litty Review: Chain Gang All-Stars Books, Publishing, And The Reader's …
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When Nikki Giovanni passed away in December at the age of 81, she left a legacy that will continue to be a beacon of light for generations to come. We first had Nikki on With Good Reason more than 20 years ago when I spoke to her about space travel and her poem, Quilting The Black Eyed Pea. And: Rapper Tupac Shakur famously sported a “thug life” ta…
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In this episode we are joined by Jenny Alvarado and Jackie Morera. We chat about about old Latine traditions and new, creative and inspiring ways that we can share them with our readers. This podcast is all about what’s old, what’s new and how we can blend them together in our creative work. Thank you to our wonderful host: Aixa Pérez-Prado! …
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Embracing African Beauty: Amanda Sebolai's Journey with Dignify Afro Beauty (S9, D5)
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Send us a text Amanda Sebolai is the founder of the South African natural haircare brand, Dignify Afro Beauty and my guest in this episode of Shades and Layers. Amanda's personal journey of embracing her natural hair led her to create a line of innovative haircare products that celebrate African beauty and self-love. Inspired by her daughters, Aman…
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For centuries, we could measure the health of our economy in terms of employed versus unemployed. But that’s outdated now. Victor Tan Chen says that the American workforce is precarious for Americans and no one is exempt. And: In the late 90s, students rode bikes naked across Virginia Tech’s college campus to protest sweatshop abuses overseas. The …
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We have a fun-filled year planned! Stay tuned for our January episode coming soon! Meet our 2025 Podcast Team! Aixa Pérez-Prado Gloria Muñoz Vanessa L. Torres Sara Fajardo Steena Hernandez Denise Rosario Adusei Jenny Alvarado Ashley Granillo Check out our books on the Las Musas Bookshop page! Connect with Las Musas on social media: …
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We’ve all forgotten someone’s name at a party or social gathering. It can be a special kind of embarrassment. One that makes you want to disappear and crawl under a rock. Daniel Willingham shares why we’re all terrible with names and how we can be better. And: Not only are we humans terrible with names, we’re also not great at remembering unfamilia…
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For the last decade or so, more and more Americans have taken part in a new New Year’s tradition: dry January. You probably know somebody doing it right now–maybe it’s you! Neeral Shah walks us through the benefits of taking a month off of alcohol.Later in the show: If you’ve got a meditation goal for 2025, you might get unexpected benefits. Daniel…
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Ep 97: Books, Publishing, And The Reader's Perspective ft Niki
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In this episode, I chat with Niki AKA @blackgirlrumble and what an enlightening chat this is. If you have aspirations to work in publishing, this episode is a must-listen or if you're interested in finding out the BTS of what goes on in the business of books. She also shares 5 books we all need to read and 1 book that didn't spark joy for her. Dr…
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Growing up in Southwest Virginia, Tyler Hughes has been steeped in the traditions of mountain music and dance from a young age. For him, music is about community. And: Life skills classes for people with exceptional needs often teach things like cooking, money skills, and street safety. Karen Feathers and Jackie Secoy believe that appreciating, lis…
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The Muslims of Ukraine: Empires, Mystics, and Manuscripts
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In libraries all across the Muslim world, old manuscripts survive by scholars whose names end with al-Qirimi: ‘The Crimean.’ Discussing all manner of religious topics, these texts form just part of the rich heritage of Muslims from regions in the east of Europe and to the north of the Black Sea that eventually became part of Ukraine. In this episod…
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Episode 2: Empowering Africa through Literature with Awe Ogun
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Send us a text In this episode of the Ronu Spirit podcast, host Hameed interviews Awe Ogun, a Nigerian lawyer, prolific writer, playwright, poet, and storyteller. They discuss the challenges faced by African writers in getting their stories published, the importance of storytelling in empowering African nations, and the impact of colonial legacies …
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Ep 96: December Wrap-Up + 2024 Reflections
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What a year it has been! In this episode, I share books I read in December and I do a mini year in review. Drink of the episode: PortEnjoy!CONTACTQuestions? Comments? Email me at [email protected]Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter…
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