A Region In My Mind Podcast

Freak the 2nd Amendment... do you really think regular citizens should be able to own military grade assault riffles?  What is up with our addictions to guns in this country?!?!?! What do you think? Let's keep the conversation going... HMU on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, & TikTok @RevDerekTerry 

Hear my initial commentary on the recent video leak of a cussing gospel singer (Kirk Franklin) by his own son and learn some information on 8 amazing Black Women Freedom Fighters in the Civil Rights Movement.  Also join the Rev. Derek Book Club and hear other things swimming around a Region in my Mind!  Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, and Tiktok @RevDerekTerry

The last pod of the year and we discuss how to ensure that we take the time to cultivate and maintain our relationships even in the midst of physical distancing.  Follow @RevDerekTerry on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.  Follow iAintSkinny.Blog the website and on instagram.  

This is actually the audio of a sermon that I delivered digitally for Juneteenth.  In the midst of the current movement for Black Lives and the eradication of racism these words should call those in power to better understand the truth of the world they have created, and to consider what it will take to atone for the centuries of oppressing, marginalizing and KILLiNG black of bodies.  At this point I celebrate the hell out of July 4th to remind angry white people that this is my country.  I'll never let them forget that we built this shit and that the bill is still past due! 

Join Rev/ Derek  Kenyette Tisa Barns (co-founder of #MuteReKelly) as they  discuss R. Kelly, protecting fem bodies, and using our platforms to encourage and inspire positive change in our world.    

With the emotional, physical, and psychological difficulties of people all over the world having to shelter in place it is important that each individual takes care of their mind, body, & spirit.  In this episode I share my self care habits and address how I use spirituality to survive trauma, struggle, and pain.  

Covid-19, the Coronavirus, the unemployment rate, health disparities and more have taken over the headlines for weeks.  Join me and my friend public health professor Dr. Phil Smith to learn what you need to know before ending/altering your social distancing procedures.  We also discuss the American problems that Covid-19 has shed light on-- the fight for 15, health insurance for all, and income/net worth inequities.  Visit ARegionInMyMind.com for more episodes and information! 

Join the Rev and his amazingly cool and beautiful trans female friend Carmen as they honor the 11 trans trans black women killed in the US thus far this year and discuss how to best love, support, and protect trans women.  They also discuss why so many black trans women become sex workers, and how those interested in dating them should best approach them.  This episode is in memory/honor of: Dana Martin, Jazzaline Ware, Ashanti Carmon, Claire Legato, Muhlaysia Booker, Michelle 'Tamika' Washington, Paris Cameron, Chynal Lindsey, Chanel Scurlock, Zoe Spears, Brooklyn Lindsey, as well as: Johana 'Joa' Medina, and Layleen Polanco. 

Listen as the Rev. has a high energy conversation with the original Nerd himself, rapper, singer, content creator, and Chasing Reality star Oliver Twixt.  They discuss everything from how Twixt's mentors TS Madison, Funky Dineva, and George 2.0 have helped keep him stay focussed and build his brand.  Twixt also gives practical advice for others creatives and discusses his latest viral video production that he created for rapper Young KSB.  BE warned that this episode contains strong language and adult content- don't listen if you are a prude.  

Each and every person has a relationship with bullies.  Perhaps we have survived being bullied, or witnessed our friends in school being bullied, or maybe we ourselves were bullies.  Join Rev. Derek as he discusses the very sad outcome of 11 year old Phillip Spruill's school bullying- his successful suicide attempt.  Shout out to Ms. Camille Saba Smith for singing on this episode, and Shout out to instagram's @JoshuaLenox1, @TheeRoyalTrinity, and @iam_jmar for lending their thoughts and voices to the episode!  Next Week's episode is a full interview with the amazing Chasing Atlanta Star Rapper Instagram's @HeIsOliverTwixt.  Submit your questions for Oliver Twixt at ARegionInMyMind.com.  

This special episode of A Region in my Mind- a Podcast is the audio of a speech that Rev. Derek delivered on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 at the City of Cincinnati's official MLK Day celebration.  Hundreds of people packed music hall to hear this thoughtful, inspiring, and challenging message!  Shout out to Rev. Derek playing the intro and exit piano music on this episode as well.  

The suicide death of 15 year old black gay teen Nigel Shelby has plastered social media for weeks.  In this episode, the Rev. reflects on the tragedy and shares tributes/thoughts from listeners of this podcast.  He also considers the best way to honor the legacy of this beautiful soul who is gone too soon!  A special thanks to Zurda for the music for this week's episode.  A song entitled "Funeral."  Please like, share, subscribe, review and rate FIVE STARS! 

Rev. Derek sits down with his home girl (listen for the inside joke lol) Dr. Holly McGee, History professor at the University of Cincinnati, who has recently published her book: Radical Antiapartheid Internationalism and Exile: The Life of Elizabeth Mafeking.  The book tells the story of a little known antiapartheid leader who ran away and lived in exile for over three decades after being targeted by South Africa's apartheid government.  They also discuss black people learning how to swim and how they became friends!  You don't want to miss this insightful and encouraging dialogue between two friends and scholars. The book is now available in hardback and electronic versions.  

In this episode Rev. Derek discusses how Auntie Maxine (Congressperson Maxine Waters) just continues to inspire us with her status as the "Queen of Shade" with one simple declaration: "If you wish to leave, you may."  Rev. Derek also parallels the strength, courage, and example of the California Congressperson with the monstrous and vile recent beating of Trans Person of Color (TPOC) Muhlaysia Booker in Dallas Texas.  He also calls for prayers for the 850 year of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that recently caught fire.   "Come discuss a region in my mind..." - Rev. Derek 

This episode of A Region in my Mind discusses former Vice-President Joe Biden's recent apology video outlining how he will stop being so touchy feely when talking to men and women from this point forward.   The Rev. also discusses issues with R. Kelly's perpetual victimhood and recent 28 second "concert" and how fans of the recently slain rapper Nipsey Hussle address his problematic comments on the LGBTQ community in the past.  We also celebrate eleven year old Zion wade and his supportive family including dad NBA veteran Dwyane Wade and stepmom Gabrielle Union who seem to be wholeheartedly supporting Zion's "coming out" at Miami Pride.  

James Baldwin was an amazing writer, activist, thinker, leader, and intellectual.  Perhaps he was one of the greatest minds the world has ever seen.  In this episode, we listen to insightful interviews from Maya Angelou, Lou Gossett Jr, and James Baldwin himself as we are inspired by Rev. Derek's coming of age story, and reflect on racism, homophobia, religion and the like.  

Recently Kim Burrell pissed off many R&B fans by throwing shade at that incomparable Fantasia in an attempt to encourage embattled gospel singer Le'Andria Johnson.  Ms. Burrell went on to go live on facebook  and brag about her $1,800 and $2,000 shoes and mink coats.  Journey through A Region In My Mind as I challenge Kim Burrell and people who think like her to do better.  Hear the actual clips of Kim Burrell.