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Hi, I’m Tracey and I’m Norma, and we’re “Black Girls w/h accents” Thanks for tuning in to our podcast about growing up black in Europe and the way this upbringing sometimes influences our perspective on American culture and politics. For the record, I was born and raised in England to Jamaican paren…

Tracey L. Walters & Norma D. Stanton


    • Jun 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Prof. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere: Author of Finding La Negrita and Founder, Tengo Sed retreat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 62:01


    Prof. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere discusses her family's relocation from New York to the paradisical island of Costa Rica. Ignoring the consternation of friends and family members who were skeptical of the move, eight years later, Natasha and her family continue to thrive and live life according to their own rules. Natasha is the author of numerous books and essays. Her most recent book, Finding La Negrita will be released this fall by Jaded Ibis Press. Natasha is also the founder and host of Tengo Sed (I am thirsty) annual writing retreat.

    Lesley-Ann Macfarlane - Producer & Co-founder of Far Lane Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 56:22


    Trinidadian-born, British-based producer, Lesley-Ann Macfarlane discusses her experience twice migrating from the Caribbean to the U.K. and reverse migrating from the U.K. to the Caribbean for familial and professional obligations. Leslie-Ann shares her experience in the film industry in both locations and her passion for nurturing emerging homegrown talent through her organization Filmmakers Collaborative of Trinidad and Tobago, an organization that works to develop and produce local programming on the islands. Leslie-Ann also talks to us about the importance of community and inspires us to create our communities on our own terms wherever we reside.

    Constina Alston-Howley, Founder Authentic Flow Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 71:34


    Our guest, Constina Alston-Howley, shares how the pandemic instigated her relocation to Panama and Costa Rica. Constina drops pearls of wisdom about how she and her family made the big move (packing up her house and bringing only what was essential) and what it's been like to adjust to a new culture that has given her the freedom to be her authentic self. Constina is owner and founder of @authenticflowbk

    Vanessa Walters - Novelist & Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 67:33


    In this episode, former lawyer-turned-journalist, novelist, and poet Vanessa Walters, chats with us about her experiences traversing the globe. Walters, a black Brit of Jamaican heritage, is the ultimate cosmopolitan woman. She tells us how her career and romance took her to France, Indonesia, Nigeria, and America. As a black woman world traveller, Vanessa shares with us the challenges and triumphs of integrating into new cultures. Walters is the author of Rude Girls (1996) and Smoke Othello (2008) and a number of other publications. Her new book is a murder mystery wrapped in a tragic family saga. The new book The Nigerwife will be released next summer (2023) with Atria Books. Follow Walters @venusrising

    Clarissa Cummings - Founder and CEO of Urbanational

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 66:38


    Clarissa Cummings, visual artist/founder and CEO of Urbanational discusses her passion for global exploration and the relationship between travel, growth, and freedom. Clarissa who has been traveling for over twenty years (mostly solo), explains her evolution from the typical backpacking tourist to a seasoned cultural traveler. Clarissa provides insight into the distinction between visiting a foreign nation versus fully immersing oneself in a foreign culture. As Clarissa says, if you want to learn about a place get to know the mothers because they are the lifeline and the heart of the community. Urbanational is a grassroots social justice organization committed to civic engagement. For more info contact: https://urbanationalinc.com/about

    Charlise Rookwood! The Black Vegan Cooking Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 54:26


    In this special episode, we celebrate vegan influencer @vegansouliscious (AKA Charlise Rookwood) and the release her new show - the Black Vegan Cooking Show, airing on MadameNoir (starting March 22, 2022). Before launching the show, we sat down with Charlise to talk about her passion for plant-based cooking and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The British-born culinary artist, who is equally proud of her Jamaican and Mauritian heritage, talks with us about her short stint as a fashion designer, her successful career in the music industry, and her eventual full-time occupation as a vegan chef and food vlogger. Follow Rookwood at @vegansouliscious.

    Season Three premiere! With our guest Miriam, Founder of BCakeNY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 52:20


    Miriam discusses her migration from Germany to the United States and the life lessons which led to her self-discovery, independence, and entrepreneurship. Miriam, who is of Ghanaian and German heritage, reflects on how her cultural heritage shapes her views on identity politics, race, and family values. Miriam is the founder and director of BCakeNY, a popular Brooklyn Bakery specializing in unique custom cakes and treats. Miriam has baked cakes for some of the entertainment industry's most iconic stars, from Wendy Williams and Swiss Beatz to Puff Daddy and Cynthia Erivo. For more info on BCakeNY, please contact: info@bcakeny.com

    Thandiwe Newton - A discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 38:40


    In this bonus episode, we discuss our views on holding space for the experience of Black women throughout the Diaspora.

    Half A Cent - Holiday Special episode part two.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 54:50


    two special episodes about our respective passion projects. In episode #2 Norma Diana Stanton shares with listeners a sneak peek of her new film, Half A Cent, chronicling the fascinating story of her grandmother Helena Geffries and the Independence of Suriname.

    Not your mother's mammy - Holiday Special episode part one.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 48:28


    Black Girls with Accents brings two special episodes about our respective passion projects. In episode #1, Tracey Walters discusses her latest book: Not Your Mother's Mammy: The Domestic Worker in Transatlantic Media (2019) available anywhere books are sold.

    A not so special (education) - mini series discussion on Small Axe, part five/final.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 47:23


    In this final review of Steve McQueen's Small Axe series, we discuss how black children with (and without) learning differences are unfairly targeted and disregarded by educational professionals who are quick to dismiss our children, especially black boys as, inept, lazy, and difficult.

    Fish out of water (Brixton Rock) - mini series discussion on Small Axe, part 4.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 29:16


    In Episode 4 of our summation of Small Axe, we turn our attention to McQueen's adaption of Alex Wheatle's coming-of-age novel, Brixton Rock. As foreigners, were relate to Wheatle's fish-out-of-water experience, as Black girls entering into a unfamiliar environment.

    Red, White & Blue - Mini series discussion on Small Axe, part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 42:00


    Ha ha. Do you see the ep? In light of all In this episode, we discuss the “police episode” in Small Axe's “Red, White, and Blue.” McQueen's portrayal of excessive policing in the black community and the tensions between the police and the black community is discussed in relationship to our own experiences with the law enforcement.

    Lovers Rock - mini series discussion on Small Axe - part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 36:01


    We reminisce about our experiences as young women out on the town, high on life and oblivious to the dangers of sexual predators and personal assault

    Mangrove- Mini series discussion on Small Axe - part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 41:26


    Tracey and Norma reflect on the similarities in their real life experiences and that of the cast of Mangrove, the first episode in the Steve McQueen's mini series, Small Axe.

    MEGXIT PART II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 25:34


    On this special episode, we revisit our conversation about the British royals and the Mexit controversy.  We discuss our views on race and the monarchy, royal protocol, and false expectations from non-royals.

    Celebrating!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 62:28


    It’s a new year and we have new podcasts for your enjoyment. As we celebrate second year of BGA, we run down our NYE traditions (Florida Water anyone?) and goals for 2021. We encourage you to take care of yourselves and enjoy the things you love and cherish. We thank you for sticking with us for a year!

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    Happy Holidays! It’s our anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 35:21


    Tracey & Norma round out the year where we begun. Reminiscing about Christmas holidays. It’s been a wild year. We’re looking forward - literally forward- to 2021. We’re so excited to share new episodes and some incoming surprises. Seasons greetings!

    Friendships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 63:44


    Tracey & Norma discuss the topic of Friendships. With a look at childhood, college and adult friendships and how to keep they keep them working.

    VOTE VOTE VOTE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 60:44


    Tracey and Norma discuss the differences of voting in the US and their home countries and their experience of becoming a US citizen

    Hidden truths!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 30:30


    Black Girls with Accents interviews social justice/culture warrior Simone Zeefuik. Zeefuik discusses her mission to decolonize knowledge Institutes.

    CUTIES.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 47:52


    Tracey and Norma discuss the fervor around the new film.

    Carnival!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 27:56


    2020 is making us miss out on a lot! Tracey and Norma discuss Carnival season during the pandemic.

    I may destroy you series recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 64:29


    Tracey and Norma discuss the series with special guest @michaela_coel_fanpage.

    I may destroy you review - finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 65:23


    Bittersweet! We discuss the final two episodes of IMDY. Does Arabella finish her book? Will Kwame ever find love? Can Terry be the friend Arabella deserves?

    I may destroy you mini series ( episode 9 & 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 54:16


    In this episode, we are joined by special guest Delmar ( one of our male listeners) for a discussion about Arabella’s friendship with Kwame and Terry, Arabella’s relationship with her family, the Burden of Black womanhood, and the power of forgiveness.

    I May destroy you discussion episode 7 & 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 58:14


    In this installment we discuss unexpected plot twists and the boundaries crossed by Arabella, Terry, and Kwame. Don’t forget to take the poll on our IG page!

    I may destroy you discussion episode 5 & 6.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 72:52


    Tracey and Norma dive into the roller coaster of emotions that are brought up by this series and their stellar characters.

    I may destroy you - discussion episode 3 & 4.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 58:27


    Spoiler alert! We discuss episodes 3-4 of I May Destroy You. In these episodes, questions are answered and curiosities are satisfied. Listen to our podcast and then take the quiz on our IG stories.

    I may destroy you - discussion series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 45:48


    Calling all fans of Michaela Cole’s I May Destroy You. Black Girls with Accents is devoting the next couple of episodes of our podcast to this amazing show. Folllow this discussion about Representation, sexuality, sexual liberation, self-sabotage, microaggressions, and respectability Politics. We start with eps. 1-2.

    Summer time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 46:10


    Tracey and Norma reminisce about their European childhood summer breaks, and compare the interesting differences between their own and their children’s summer time.

    Only one in the room.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 59:38


    Tracey and Norma reflect on the history of structural racism in Europe and our ignorance as children about the true nature of our countries.

    A Black girl’s hair story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 20:34


    Tracey and Norma discuss black identity through the politics of hair.

    Megxit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 41:34


    In episode 6, Tracey & Norma discuss Megxit and the ongoing controversy around Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor's split from the British Royal family

    Megxit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 41:34


    In episode 6, Tracey & Norma discuss Megxit and the ongoing controversy around Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor’s split from the British Royal family

    The award goes to...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 56:05


    Award season is in full effect. Tracey and Norma discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion within award shows.

    They’re taking our jobs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 33:06


    In episode 4, we weigh in on the controversy about foreign black actors supposedly “taking away” roles from African American actors.

    Black enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 51:05


    Other than skin tone and hair, what makes you black? Who gets to judge whats black enough? Tracey and Norma discuss the challenge of defining blackness in Europe and the USA.

    Accents - where are you from?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 57:12


    Tracey and Norma discuss what it’s like to explain your accent and backgrounds to people new to your accent, plus share some background story on who they are and where they’re from. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Our Holiday seasons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 42:04


    We take a look and compare which traditions we kept, tossed or even banned over the years while spending our holidays in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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