Conversations from the Diaspora with Love

In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, we sit down with Udochi Okeke, the brilliant co-founder of Mmuta Di Uto, a vibrant children's YouTube channel transforming how Igbo language and culture are taught and preserved. What started with a puppet show and a dream has become a viral storytelling movement — and Udochi's journey is as compelling as her creations.We dive into her personal story — from being sent to boarding school in Nigeria at 13 to building a media company that educates and empowers kids worldwide. Udochi opens up about the legacy of her father's cultural influence, the creative process behind Mmuta Di Uto, and why bilingual Igbo kids matter now more than ever.If you're raising kids in the diaspora, working in language preservation, or just passionate about cultural sustainability, this one's for you.

In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Young, a proud wife, mother, and homeschooling advocate, as we dive deep into why more Black families are choosing to reclaim control of their children's education and influences. We explore homeschooling not just as an educational alternative — but as an act of resistance, cultural preservation, and community rebuilding. We talk about the importance of creating intentional learning spaces, rebuilding the village, and protecting the futures of our children by giving them a foundation rooted in truth, identity, and legacy.If you've ever questioned the traditional school system or thought about how to raise free, grounded minds in today's world — this conversation is for you.

In this powerful and introspective episode, I sit down with Curtis Bobray — a Liberian-American husband, father, and trained marriage and family therapist — to explore the deep intersections of fatherhood, mental health, cultural identity, and emotional healing in the diaspora.Curtis opens up about his personal journey as a father raising children in America, navigating generational patterns, and finding peace as a man committed to growth. We discuss the importance of emotional wellness in family life, how cultural traditions shape our views on manhood, and why healing the individual is essential for healing the family.Curtis also reflects on his book Finding Peace, a self-guided journal created for men seeking clarity and balance in their lives.

In this deeply personal episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, I step out of my comfort zone to share a journey that has completely transformed me—my path to motherhood. From navigating nearly three years of unexplained infertility to holding onto faith and finally experiencing the joy of pregnancy, this is a story of resilience, hope, and self-advocacy.As the eldest daughter in a Nigerian immigrant household, I've always carried a deep sense of responsibility. I grew up taking care of others, but nothing fully prepared me for the weight and wonder of becoming a mom myself. I open up about the emotional highs and lows of trying to conceive, the ways I mentally and physically prepared for motherhood before it even happened, and the unforgettable moment I saw those two pink lines.I also get real about the realities of Black maternal healthcare—what I learned, the challenges I faced, and why self-advocacy is so critical in our journey to motherhood.✨ The role of faith, visualization, and holistic health in my pregnancy journey✨ The raw emotions of finding out I was pregnant and how I surprised my family✨ Navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a Black woman and advocating for my needs✨ The beauty of rest, transformation, and embracing my pregnancy experienceIf you're in a season of waiting, preparing for motherhood, or simply love hearing real, heartfelt stories, this episode is for you. Your journey may not look exactly like mine, but I hope it reminds you that delay is not denial—your moment is coming.

In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast, we dive into the unique experiences of Millennial and Gen Z African firstborns navigating life between cultures. Join us as we chat with two special guests—a Nigerian-American Millennial and a Kenyan-American Gen Z—who share what it's really like to grow up as the eldest in African immigrant families. We explore topics like the pressure to meet family expectations, balancing African values with Western influences, and the similarities and differences in how Millennials and Gen Z approach the firstborn role. Our guests open up about their relationships with family, the journey of self-discovery, and the ways they're redefining traditional roles to fit a modern identity. Tune in to gain insights into generational shifts, cultural identity, and family dynamics as we uncover the real stories behind the firstborn experience in African households. Subscribe to our podcast today: Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast. #bafconversationspodcast #africanfirstborns #africandiaspora —— Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://buildingafricasfuture.godaddysites.com/⁠ Donations: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Your support means everything: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support⁠ BAF Convos Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ #BAFConversationsPodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

Kick off Season 4 of Conversations from the Diaspora with a dynamic live episode featuring special guest Nina Esimogu! We dive deep into the heart of cultural identity and generational shifts within the African diaspora. From navigating cultural clashes while raising children to redefining success for African women beyond marriage, we tackle the tough questions: How many generations does it take for cultures to fade? What cultural lessons will we pass on to Gen Z and Gen Alpha? And how do we, as Africans, command respect on a global stage? Join us as we explore these pressing topics, including the role of "rest" in African homes, setting boundaries with in-laws, and the ongoing debate between Gen Z and millennials. Plus, we'll discuss the controversial case of a Nigerian woman facing jail time over a tomato puree review and ponder the diaspora's responsibility to continental Africa. Don't miss this captivating and thought-provoking episode that challenges cultural norms and sparks meaningful dialogue! Tune in now!

Join us in this enlightening episode with Dr. Ndu David as we explore the motivations that led a Nigerian family to make a life-changing move to Saudi Arabia. We'll delve into the initial expectations they had before relocating and discover how these expectations evolved over time. Gain insights into the personal stories that shaped their decision to immigrate and how their reality in Saudi Arabia compares to their preconceived notions. This candid conversation reveals the challenges and triumphs faced by immigrant families, shedding light on the transformative power of such journeys. Subscribe to our podcast today: Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast. #bafconversationspodcast #culturalheritage #africandiaspora —— Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://buildingafricasfuture.godaddysites.com/⁠ Donations: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Your support means everything: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support⁠ BAF Convos Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ #BAFConversationsPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

Brace yourself for an eye-opening discussion with our distinguished guest, Dr. Meg Awunti, as she talks about how her Cameroonian-American upbringing serves as a driving force behind her fervent advocacy for life insurance, a topic often relegated to the shadows within the African diaspora. She uncovers the invaluable role life insurance plays in crafting a secure financial future, especially for immigrants and their families, and shares poignant personal stories that underscore the pivotal role life insurance plays in achieving unwavering financial stability during life's most trying moments. Explore the broader tapestry of financial strategy, including the path to building wealth and attaining the cherished goal of financial freedom. Link to the YouTube video playlist: https://bit.ly/48Fkgi7 —— Links: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture⁠ ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://buildingafricasfuture.godaddysites.com/⁠ ⁠ Donations: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture⁠ ⁠⁠ Your support means everything: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support⁠ ⁠ BAF Convos Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

Join us on an inspiring episode as Sussan Ituen, founder of The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of a transformative support network. Learn about the pivotal turning point that shifted her blog series into a foundation, offering insights into the sociological nuances of infertility within the African context. Discover how the foundation tackles cultural stigma, fostering open conversations about fertility struggles within the African diaspora. Hear heartwarming success stories that reflect the emotional and psychological transformations the community undergoes. Tune in for an impactful episode that underscores the power of community, resilience, and empowerment. Link to the YouTube video playlist: https://bit.ly/45Qs8uV For more information, visit: ⁠⁠https://marinadehub.org/⁠⁠. To financially support The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, donations can be made via PayPal: sussan.ini.ituen@gmail.com. Those in Nigeria can also make donations to the following account: Acct No: 1220537790. Acct Name: The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation. Zenith Bank. —— Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://buildingafricasfuture.godaddysites.com/⁠ Donations: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture ⁠⁠ Your support means everything: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support⁠ BAF Convos Merch: ⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

Join us on an inspiring episode as Sussan Ituen, founder of The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of a transformative support network. Learn about the pivotal turning point that shifted her blog series into a foundation, offering insights into the sociological nuances of infertility within the African context. Discover how the foundation tackles cultural stigma, fostering open conversations about fertility struggles within the African diaspora. Hear heartwarming success stories that reflect the emotional and psychological transformations the community undergoes. Tune in for an impactful episode that underscores the power of community, resilience, and empowerment. Link to the YouTube video playlist: ⁠https://bit.ly/45Qs8uV⁠ For more information, visit: ⁠⁠https://marinadehub.org/⁠⁠. To financially support The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation, donations can be made via PayPal: sussan.ini.ituen@gmail.com. Those in Nigeria can also make donations to the following account: Acct No: 1220537790. Acct Name: The Marinade Hub Fertility Foundation. Zenith Bank. —— Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture ⁠ Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.godaddysites.com/ Donations: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture ⁠ Your support means everything: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support BAF Convos Merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, Kweku Essien, Chief Commercial Officer of Seso Global, joins us to explore the world of property ownership in Africa and the impact of the Year of the Return on the African diaspora, particularly African-Americans seeking to relocate to Ghana and other African countries. We dive into the challenges of establishing trust when doing business on the continent and the crucial role of the remittance economy from the diaspora. Essien shares his powerful insights on finding internal solutions to African problems and why he believes investing in real estate can bring about long-term prosperity for the continent. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation on the future of the African diaspora and the transformative power of real estate. Tune in now to discover how you can secure your property in Africa! For more information, visit: https://app.seso.global/properties/home. —— Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Purchase merch!: https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this virtual panel discussion, we talked about a number of things we felt we didn't have growing up such as the lack of open communication with our parents, assuming parental responsibilities as children, and the lack of affection. We discussed how these things have impacted us as adults and as parents and how we plan on being more intentional in our own parenting. Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support — **Join us as we nurture the culture to thrive. Follow our business partner, Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: https://linktr.ee/afrimericanone ** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe ** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jite Lark, the founder of Change4Africa Superfoods and the Embody Program that she started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the importance of natural medicine, nutritional balance, and physical wellness and how continental Africans and those in the diaspora can tap into these holistic health practices. Her organization, C4A, works directly with African women farmers to increase their opportunities to benefit from agricultural value chains. To support her work, visit her website: https://change4africa.net/. In addition to her passion projects, she has 16+ years of experience teaching culturally relevant pedagogy in K-12 STEM education. —— Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Purchase merch!: https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

I'm joined by Doria Wormbly as she discusses her experiences being the only Black student in her study abroad group and the challenges that she faced as a result of that. She is committed to shining light on the importance of diversifying international education programs on the student side as well as in program leadership and she discusses different ways that this could be done starting with providing additional funding and other resources to traditionally underrepresented students of color to prepare them before and during their study abroad travels. To attend her free webinars on grant writing, please email The Sailor Justice Project (sailorjusticeproject@gmail.com) for more information. --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Purchase merch!: https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

I'm joined by a dear friend and sister, Omba Tejan-Thomas, whom I have known for 20 years or so as we attended the same church when we first came to the country as young children. She talks about her experience coming to the U.S. at the age of 8 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and how her family had to assimilate to a new culture, leading to culture loss and feelings of identity crisis, being classified as a refugee, as well as other challenges related to navigating the immigrant experience. After discovering that she was a DACA student before graduating from high school along with the fear of deportation looming over her head, she had to postpone her education and focus on family. In May 2022, Omba completed her Masters in Health Administration and after 32 years of being in the States, she now has her permanent residency. She discusses how her faith in God helped her throughout her journey as well as key organizations in the Charlotte area that supported her in the immigration process. She concludes by sharing what she's learned about herself throughout this journey and her confidence in who she is today. To follow her Healthcare Executive Future Leader internship series, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omba-marilyn-tejan-thomas. --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Purchase merch!: https://www.bonfire.com/happybirthdaynki30/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

I'm joined by Sharif Muhammad who talks about his 20+ year commitment to detailing the black American experience through his digital artwork and teaching. He shares how growing up he couldn't connect in a meaningful way in most of his history classes because the history wasn't reflective of his family experience. He discusses the types of stories he tells with his art, what he learned about himself and his creative process during the pandemic, and why he creates art with his children in mind and the type of future he envisions for them. His desire to make his art more accessible and affordable to reach more people within his community led to him creating the Black Cards which can be purchased on his website along with his other works: https://www.sharifmuhammad.com/home. --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

I'm joined by Chukwunonso of Chukwunonso Captures as he discusses how he uses his photography to share his culture with others in the diaspora. This quest led to him starting the ‘Igbo Name of the Day' series. We discussed Igbo naming traditions, navigating multiple cultural identities, the importance of language preservation, and how he intersects his culture into his photography. Watch the full video playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzdAw8f7EUlHFHyjohZYl1AZDfENkHh-_ --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

TW: baby loss, pregnancy loss After nearly 7 years of marriage and 11 pregnancies, I'm joined by Mercy Akinwande as she shares her struggles with infertility on the journey to motherhood. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, one of the reasons why we had this conversation was to try to eliminate or reduce stigmas associated with sharing about difficulties conceiving, going through pregnancy loss, and postpartum depression in our community through open conversations about each individual's personal challenges and how to overcome them. She also spoke on the importance of speaking up for yourself, being knowledgable about your rights as a patient, asking questions to your healthcare provider team, and other lessons learned through her experience. - Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

TW: baby loss, pregnancy loss After nearly 7 years of marriage and 11 pregnancies, I'm joined by Mercy Akinwande as she shares her struggles with infertility on the journey to motherhood. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, one of the reasons why we had this conversation was to try to eliminate or reduce stigmas associated with sharing about difficulties conceiving, going through pregnancy loss, and postpartum depression in our community through open conversations about each individual's personal challenges and how to overcome them. She also spoke on the importance of speaking up for yourself, being knowledgable about your rights as a patient, asking questions to your healthcare provider team, and other lessons learned through her experience. Stay tuned for part two of this recording. - Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this continuation of our Black in White Spaces series: HBCU v. PWI discussion, our panelists who are adult students at the university and graduate level as well as working professionals share their different experiences at HBCUs and PWIs. Some of the topics discussed were: what supports would help black and other students of color thrive at PWIs cultural advantages of being the majority at an HBCU where they don't have to navigate spaces where they are the minority uncomfortable moments where their self-awareness of their racial and cultural identities was heightened within their PWI spaces feeling like they have to be the cultural ambassadors at their PWIs, and many other topics. Full video playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzdAw8f7EUlEYbpMiLYg__QaljnxNF_BR - Our 2021 LivesInMe African Ancestry DNA test winner had her results announced! Stay tuned for our upcoming programming through the Afrimerican Academy. Join us as we nurture the culture to thrive. **Follow our business partner, Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: https://linktr.ee/afrimericanone ** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe ** - The Black Faces in White Spaces is an interactive restorative conversation launched during Black History Month (2022) when the Afrimerican Academy junior leadership high school interns set us on track to further develop the conversation on Black student experiences at HBCUs & PWIs. The 'Circle Series' is a collaborative & restorative effort to raise awareness & funds for the socio-emotional well-being of our multicultural STEAM students through circle discussions! BECOME A PANELIST: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNLFSSK --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this continuation of our Black in White Spaces series: HBCU v. PWI discussion, our panelists who are adult students at the university and graduate level as well as working professionals share their different experiences at HBCUs and PWIs. Some of the topics discussed were: what supports would help black and other students of color thrive at PWIs cultural advantages of being the majority at an HBCU where they don't have to navigate spaces where they are the minority uncomfortable moments where their self-awareness of their racial and cultural identities was heightened within their PWI spaces feeling like they have to be the cultural ambassadors at their PWIs, and many other topics. Full video playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzdAw8f7EUlEYbpMiLYg__QaljnxNF_BR - Our 2021 LivesInMe African Ancestry DNA test winner had her results announced! Stay tuned for our upcoming programming through the Afrimerican Academy. Join us as we nurture the culture to thrive. **Follow our business partner, Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: https://linktr.ee/afrimericanone ** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe ** - The Black Faces in White Spaces is an interactive restorative conversation launched during Black History Month (2022) when the Afrimerican Academy junior leadership high school interns set us on track to further develop the conversation on Black student experiences at HBCUs & PWIs. The 'Circle Series' is a collaborative & restorative effort to raise awareness & funds for the socio-emotional well-being of our multicultural STEAM students through circle discussions! BECOME A PANELIST: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNLFSSK --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Uwem Akpan, as we discuss his book, New York: My Village. We discussed a number of topics, including:  how to sustain your own culture in new cultural environments;  the role of media in influencing and perpetuating hate and misunderstanding;  ways that we can fill the gaps to building bridges of understanding in the diaspora; and how the main character in his novel navigated the experience of being a minority among minorities in both the U.S. and his home country of Nigeria.  To learn more about the author, please visit his website here. -- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support                                                                  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

To close out Black History Month, we hosted a live panel discussion with the Afrimerican Academy High School youth where they discussed their experiences as black students in predominantly white institutions in the Greater Boston area. This restorative conversation was on the plight of today's black students that carry on the legacy of Ruby Bridges. How far have we really come since November 14th, 1960 - a little less than 62 years ago? Watch the YouTube video clips here to see the highlights: https://bit.ly/3q5g5Y7 -- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support **Follow our business partner, Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: https://linktr.ee/afrimericanone** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

To close out Black History Month, we hosted a live panel discussion with the Afrimerican Academy High School youth where they discussed their experiences as black students in predominantly white institutions in the Greater Boston area. This restorative conversation was on the plight of today's black students that carry on the legacy of Ruby Bridges. How far have we really come since November 14th, 1960 - a little less than 62 years ago? Watch the YouTube video clips here to see the highlights: https://bit.ly/3q5g5Y7 -- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today Donations: www.paypal.com/paypalme/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support **Follow our business partner, Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: https://linktr.ee/afrimericanone** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Marlon Solomon, founder and president of the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative. He shares how his Nigerian and African-American upbringing led him to create an organization focused on building bridges of cultural understanding in the African diaspora through education, technology, and travel. He speaks on some of the challenges facing communities of color in the Boston, Massachusetts area, how the #livesinmechallenge has impacted the lives of the African ancestry DNA test winners, and shares excitement on our upcoming collaborative event - Black Faces, White Spaces: The Black Student Experience at PWIs. To sign up to be a panelist: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNLFSSK. Consider donating to the Motherland Travel Fund: https://bit.ly/3rUkMp8. Donations: www.paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Website: www.buildingafricasfuture.today --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In our recent Circle Series live stream event for #MLKDay2022, our panelists discuss the legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In these times of declining rights for black people and people of color in America, which leader's philosophy do we follow on the 'road to the mountaintop' of cultural equity, inclusion, & healing? In part I of this bonus episode, the panelists answer the questions of (1) which leader do they identify most with and why, and (2) what Malcolm X would say about black economics today. 'The Circle Series' is a restorative podcast series in partnership with Afrimerican Cultural Initiative where we will be exploring many different cultural topics of interest that will build community between African-Americans and African Immigrants in the USA. ** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe ** --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: www.buildingafricasfuture.today Watch clips from live stream: https://bit.ly/3royP5M Donations: www.paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Connect w/ Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: @afrimericanone | Linktree --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In our recent Circle Series live stream event for #MLKDay2022, our panelists discuss the legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In these times of declining rights for black people and people of color in America, which leader's philosophy do we follow on the 'road to the mountaintop' of cultural equity, inclusion, & healing? In part II of this bonus episode, the panelists answer the questions of (1) what MLK would say about black economics today, (2) sacrifices we are willing to make, and (3) what both leaders would tell us about reaching equality today. 'The Circle Series' is a restorative podcast series in partnership with Afrimerican Cultural Initiative where we will be exploring many different cultural topics of interest that will build community between African-Americans and African Immigrants in the USA. ** **Join the #livesinmechallenge: https://bit.ly/33P7gKe ** --- Links: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture Website: www.buildingafricasfuture.today Watch clips from live stream: https://bit.ly/3royP5M Donations: www.paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture Your support means everything: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Connect w/ Afrimerican Cultural Initiative: @afrimericanone | Linktree --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this panel discussion to kick off Kwanzaa, we aimed to address some of the deep rooted issues within the Black American and continental African communities and tried to find ways forward. We opened up with who lives in us, before going into past hurts and misperceptions, discovered similarities between both groups, and shared our admirations of each other. Could this be the great reconciliation? Donate to Motherland travel fund for African ancestry winner: https://bit.ly/3pwYIiZ Join the #livesinmechallenge on Instagram using this link: https://bit.ly/3erXqiU Donate to Conversations from the Diaspora: paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest (who has decided to stay anonymous) as she shares her journey of trying to connect with her biological father's side of the family. Through tears and laughter, she shares how her father's absence affected her relationship with men, how therapy has helped her process her feelings about her dad, and the advice she has for others who are in a similar situation where they have no connection with a parent. Part 1 of our #livesinmechallenge episode series. Register for our upcoming event: Sunday, 12/26: https://bit.ly/3lC4HAJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, Chinwe Ononuju and I discuss what and who are some of the drivers of cultural revitalization among African immigrant children, particularly of the millennial generation. We also considered who is responsible for maintaining culture (past and present) and some ways that our generation can do a better job in being intentional about passing on our cultural heritage to the next generation. You can connect with Aunty Chi on her Instagram or buy her book on Amazon. Visit our website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bldgAFRICASfutr Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingafricasfuture/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In part 1 of this video, I'm joined by Leeda Nwafor to discuss why he felt it was important to go back to his home country of Nigeria and serve in the National Youth Service. Throughout the course of the video, we also discuss the challenges he faced navigating the Nigerian sociopolitical system, whether or not he would recommend a year of service for those in the diaspora, and what he learned about himself in the process.  Visit our website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bldgAFRICASfutr Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingafricasfuture/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In part 2 of this video, Leeda discusses how social justice movements in the diaspora influence movements in our home countries, the ways that the Nigerian national youth service can be improved, and how he hopes that the diaspora can help drive positive change back on the Continent.    Visit our website: https://buildingafricasfuture.today/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bldgAFRICASfutr Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingafricasfuture/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

What's love got to do with it? Join us as our panelists take a comparative look at relationships in the African diaspora. Full livestream here: https://youtu.be/lvAfoaarB60 Become a panelist and let your voice be heard! If you are interested, please fill out the Circle Series Panelist application form. If selected, we will reach out and let you know the next steps. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNLFSSK For more information on Conversations from the Diaspora podcast, please visit the website: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

What's love got to do with it? Join us as our panelists take a comparative look at relationships in the African diaspora. Full livestream here: https://youtu.be/lvAfoaarB60 Become a panelist and let your voice be heard! If you are interested, please fill out the Circle Series Panelist application form. If selected, we will reach out and let you know the next steps. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNLFSSK For more information on Conversations from the Diaspora podcast, please visit the website: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In Part 1 of the Motherland Series, I'm joined by Kea Simmons, U.S. military veteran and co-founder of World Views Travel Group. She shares her love for purposeful traveling and investing in the African Continent through her organization, as well as the different ways in which she is able to give back to the communities and supports the local businesses in the various countries she travels to. Kea discusses how discovering her Kenyan ancestry helped fuel her passion for traveling and connecting members of the African diaspora to the Continent and how traveling has changed her perception of the world around her. It is Kea's hope that people get to know Africa for themselves and find ways to successfully integrate into the systems in place. For more information on World Views Travel Group, please visit: https://wvsvs.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. - If you would like to financially support this podcast with a one-time contribution, please do so here: https://paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture | https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support Website: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/ #conversationsfromthediaspora #bafconversationspodcast #doorofnoreturn #Kenya #Senegal #Nigeria #Liberia #africantravel #africandiaspora #womenownedbusiness #gullahgeechee #africa #womenempowerment #africanwomen #africanancestry #africanheritage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Rukia K., author of Latina Looks Like Me/ Latina Como Yo. She discusses why she dedicated her book to her inner child, what life was like growing up in Michigan in a Tanzanian-Panamanian home, the constant need to explain her Afro-Latino heritage, and how she shares her multicultural heritage with her son. Rukia K. is the author and founder of Latina Looks Like Me, an empowerment brand dedicated to educating the world about the diversity and beauty of the Latino culture. The Michigan native is a second-generation immigrant born to parents from Tanzania and Panama. She is an Afro-Latina who is proud of her culture and excited to have a platform that caters to her community. For more information, visit www.latinalookslikeme.com. Thank you for listening! BAF Website: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/ Donations: https://paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture -- #bafconversations #bafpodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora #afrolatina #afrolatinidad #panama #tanzania #latinalookslikeme #latinacomoyo #multicultural #heritage #africandiaspora #empowerment #immigrantexperiences #nigerianamerican #childrensbooks #representationmatters #africanwomen #youthempowerment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

(Part 2): In honor of 2021's Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships, whether it still takes a village to raise one another, and the changing roles of women in our world today. In the spirit of sisterhood, we see you, sis! I chose this topic and the title of the event, 'I See You, Sis' in line with this year's Black History Month theme on family. As we go through life, we add people to our families who might not be blood-related but love-related as some may call it. Close friends who have become part of your village, your support system, your extended family. Especially for those of us living in the diaspora, and who work or school or otherwise navigate systems where we are oftentimes the minority, it's always nice to be able to identify with one another and be able to say, I see you, sis. A special thank you to my lovely panelists: Kathy, Toynia, Keturah, and Emmanuelle. Thank you also to Afrimerican Cultural Initiative's founder, Marlon Solomon, for this collaboration.   Please visit the website for more info: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

(Part 1): In honor of 2021's Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships, whether it still takes a village to raise one another, and the changing roles of women in our world today. In the spirit of sisterhood, we see you, sis! I chose this topic and the title of the event, 'I See You, Sis' in line with this year's Black History Month theme on family. As we go through life, we add people to our families who might not be blood-related but love-related as some may call it. Close friends who have become part of your village, your support system, your extended family. Especially for those of us living in the diaspora, and who work or school or otherwise navigate systems where we are oftentimes the minority, it's always nice to be able to identify with one another and be able to say, I see you, sis.  A special thank you to my lovely panelists: Kathy, Toynia, Keturah, and Emmanuelle. Thank you also to Afrimerican Cultural Initiative's founder, Marlon Solomon, for this collaboration.  Please visit the website for more info: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

Hi BAF Family! Happy new year to you all once again, and welcome to SEASON 2 of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the 20 things that I learned in 2020. What are some things that you learned in the past year? Do you resonate with any that I included in this list? Check out the video of this episode on YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. Please check out our new website: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bafconvosfromthediaspora Please consider donating to support this podcast: paypal.me/bldgafricasfuture And most importantly, please continue to share and listen. Thank you, BAF Family! - #conversationsfromthediaspora #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #BAFpodcast #BAFfamily #africandiaspora #africanmillennialwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Mr. Curtis Raynold, a retired Secretary of the UN Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters with over 30 years of experience at the United Nations. We discussed diversity and inclusion at the UN and other global organizations/spaces, how the UN has changed in the past 75 years, and whether we still need the UN in today's world. He shares his experience growing up in St. Lucia and getting his start in the international field and offers recommendations to young black professionals who are looking to get their start in the field. Mr. Raynold can be reached on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/curtisraynold/. -- Please support my T-shirt fundraising campaign: www.bonfire.com/welcome-to-baf-family/. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture. -- For additional reading on the topics discussed, you may visit the following links: OP: International development has a race problem (2019). What's Keeping Black Students from Studying Abroad? (2015). Amplifying black voices in international affairs. (2020). Citing ‘weight of history', senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more' to end racism. (2020). When will the United Nations address its unjust internship policy? (2016). OP: Unpaid internships are both elitist and damaging. Background music "Mighty Calypso" courtesy of Jayme Stone. #unitednations #blackintheunitednations #diversity #inclusion #UN75 #UNInternationalDecadeforPeopleofAfricanDescent #afrocaribbean #diversityinglobalaffairs #internationalstudies #globalstudies #globalaffairs #africandiaspora #bafpodcast #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora #BAFfamily #dopeblackpods #blackpodcasts #african #diplomacy #publicpolicy #foreignaffairs #publicservice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help from loved ones, finding therapy through writing and sharing her story, and the beauty of finding the good in every situation. Ms. Alobwede's book can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ksyqZB. Follow her on social media: @annealobwede.  -- Please support my T-shirt fundraising campaign: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome-to-baf-family/. -- Thank you for watching! Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture.  . . . Background music "Anoma" courtesy of Rocky Dawuni.  #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #incarceration #immigration #internationalstudents #toxicrelationships #africandiaspora #ICE #cameroon #dvsurvivor #cameroonianamerican #mentalhealth #depression #PTSD #trauma #emotionalabuse #spousalabuse #mentalhealthawareness #lessonslearned #crimesofpassion #bafpodcast #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora #BAFfamily #dopeblackpods #blackpodcasts #african --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help from loved ones, finding therapy through writing and sharing her story, and the beauty of finding the good in every situation. Ms. Alobwede's book can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ksyqZB. Follow her on social media: @annealobwede.  -- Please support my T-shirt fundraising campaign: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome-to-baf-family/. -- Thank you for watching! Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture.  . . . Background music "Anoma" courtesy of Rocky Dawuni.  #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #incarceration #immigration #internationalstudents #toxicrelationships #africandiaspora #ICE #cameroon #dvsurvivor #cameroonianamerican #mentalhealth #depression #PTSD #trauma #emotionalabuse #spousalabuse #mentalhealthawareness #lessonslearned #crimesofpassion #bafpodcast #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora #BAFfamily #dopeblackpods #blackpodcasts #african --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this bonus episode, I was interviewed by Chinwe of Aunty Chi's Igbo Class (@igboclassauntychi). We shared a light discussion about my experiences being raised with African, specifically Nigerian, upbringing in the United States, and how I feel that growing up with these multiple cultural identities have shaped my worldview today. I highlighted the importance of young people being intentional about studying their native languages and cultural heritages and expressed my appreciation to all those that are championing efforts to teaching African languages, especially my mother tongue, Igbo. Stay tuned for a more in-depth discussion when she and I chat again! Go to our YouTube page or Instagram to watch the live video interview: https://youtu.be/8A2NlOUXi-M. -- If you would like to learn the Igbo language, you may contact Chinwe @igboclassauntychi on Instagram. You may also purchase her Igbo book, Muta Asusu Igbo, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913455114/ -- Please support my T-shirt fundraising campaign: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome-to-the-baf-family/ -- Thank you for watching! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture #BAFFamily #buildingafricasfuture #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Bayo Adegbembo of Genii Games and we discuss the importance of African language study and cultural preservation, particularly for those of us living in the diaspora. Bayo also shares with listeners how to make meaningful cultural connections that will help you on your journey to learning more about your heritage. — To get in contact with Bayo, you may reach him at bayo@geniigames.com, follow him on social media @geniigames, or visit his website: http://www.geniigames.com/. You may also download his apps from your device's app store. — Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture ✨

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Temi Aregbesola-Okere. Her passion for women's empowerment, public health education and promotion, particularly as it relates to healthcare disparities in our communities led to her creating the Omugwo Box, establishing the Ireti Foundation, and the 'Live Your Best Life Momma' online course. In Part 1 of this episode, we discuss why our voices and concerns aren't heard in medical spaces, the significance of postpartum care in the African sense, and the importance of speaking up and sharing our struggles with one another in order to learn and grow. Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode with Dr. Temi. You can follow Dr. Temi on Instagram @theomugwobox or visit her website https://www.iamdrtemi.com/. Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. . . . . #postpartum #blackmothers #africanmothers #omugwo #postpartumcare #VBAC #PPD #csection #medicalbias #theomugwobox #blackmaternalhealth #womensempowerment #publichealth #publichealtheducation #africanidentity #africandiaspora #immigrant #africanamerican #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this (relatively short) episode, I highlight some of the things I am excited about at the moment, such as finishing grad school and the audiobook narration I'm currently working on titled A Mother's Promise: A Civil War Survivor and Her Pursuit of the American Dream. I also discuss the importance of names as it relates to our cultural heritage, reflect on the 11 years since my dad's passing and how that has molded my perception of the world, and close with gratitude. Thank you for listening! Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. . . . . #africanidentity #africandiaspora #immigrant #africanamerican #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora *I don't own any rights to the music used* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend and brother, Rev. Stefan Weathers Sr., to discuss his experiences living as a black man in America from his first police encounter as a teenager coming home from school, to the legacy of policing and slavery, the need for reallocating police funds, the importance of having representation in the classroom, in positions of leadership, and elsewhere, and what that means for young black and brown children, and the differences of perspectives he has from growing up in what is called the New South to now living and raising a young family in the North. Check out his website here: https://www.stefanweathers.com/in-my-ancestors-dreams Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora. Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. . . . . #iffolkswannapopoff #blackboyjoy #blackinamerica #policing #policebrutality #schooltoprisonpipeline #publiceducation #educationsystem #charlottenc #CLT #thenewsouth #NewYork #defundthepolice #blacklivesmatter #africanidentity #africandiaspora #blackchildren #immigrant #inmyancestorsdreams #africanamerican #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora *I don't own any rights to the music used* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this panel discussion, I'm joined by 4 lovely women from different parts of the African continent and we discuss our experiences as African women as it relates to our cultural identity, how we see ourselves as Black African women within the conversations surrounding black lives matter, what it would take to have a truly unified Africa, things we saw our mothers doing growing up that we would like to discontinue in our generation, colorism in our communities, finding our voice as African women after being raised mostly to be quiet about our feelings, and we close by giving advice to young ladies on what we have learned over the years. Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. . . . . #africanidentity #africandiaspora #africanwomen #africanwomenpanel #colorism #africanunity #blacklivesmatter #immigrant #firstgenimmigrant #secondgenimmigrant #africancommunity #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

(Part 1) In this episode, I discuss with my mom some of the changes she's noticed in our hometown since we came to this country in June of 1996 until now. She shares her experiences being an immigrant in this country and raising children. [Raw cut : recorded in the car while sitting in the parking lot]. Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. . . . . #africanidentity #africandiaspora #blackmotherhood #blackchildren #charlottenc #thequeencity #immigrant #firstgenimmigrant #secondgenimmigrant #africancommunity #igbo #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with two lovely sisters, Yar and Amek, and we discussed what it means to find your voice as an African woman. In the process, we highlighted so many of our similar experiences as African women even though we are from different parts of the Continent and different ethnic and cultural groups. We talked about why women are pressured into marriage once they get in their 20s and 30s, what it means to be a "good woman", and why we as African women feel that much of our existence is based on living for others and not ourselves and what we are doing to change some of these things for the future generation. Yar also shared why she started her platform, The Women of the Sudans.  You may follow her at: www.facebook.com/TheWomenOfTheSudans, or on Instagram: @yara_b_b @the_women_of_the_sudans ---------------------------- Leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingafricasfuture Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingafricasfuture Follow us on Instagram: @buildingafricasfuture   Contact us via email: buildingafricasfuture@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora Please subscribe and share with friends. I look forward to hearing from you. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube.  . . . . #southsudanese #thewomenofthesudans #ssudanese #africanwomen #feminism #womensrights #nilotic #africanidentity #africandiaspora  #immigrant #firstgenimmigrant #secondgenimmigrant #anchorpodcasts #podcasts #spotify #applepodcasts #itunes #afrocentric #BAF #buildingafricasfuture #conversationsfromthediaspora --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bldgafricasfuture/support