Present Pilgrimage

Ubuntu is a Southern African concept that says, "I am because we are." It addresses the interconnectedness of all humanity. This is an important concept for understanding social justice issues.

Ubuntu is a Southern African concept that says, "I am because we are." It addresses the interconnectedness of all humanity. This is an important concept for understanding social justice issues.

The 2020 Presidential lineup is raising different controversies. How do we evaluate the candidates? Come on this journey with Jennifer and Iyabo as they share their excitement about the candidates.

When we discuss social justice issues, we must pay attention to the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw coined this phrase.

The 2020 Presidential lineup is raising different controversies. How do we evaluate the candidates? Come on this journey with Jennifer and Iyabo as they share their excitement about the candidates.

When we discuss social justice issues, we must pay attention to the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw coined this phrase.

In this episode, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the impact of the Superbowl on their home city of Atlanta and some of the hidden aspects of it.

Welcome to Season 2 of Present Pilgrimage with Jennifer and Iyabo

In this episode, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the impact of the Superbowl on their home city of Atlanta and some of the hidden aspects of it.

Welcome to Season 2 of Present Pilgrimage with Jennifer and Iyabo

Senator Collins vote was disappointing to many women and we help unpack how we women harm ourselves with our internalized commitment to the patriarchy.

In this episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss their dissapointment with the nomination of Justice Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Senator Collins vote was disappointing to many women and we help unpack how we women harm ourselves with our internalized commitment to the patriarchy.

In this episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss their dissapointment with the nomination of Justice Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

The entire sports industry is affected by social justice issues as they relate to the players. Nike made a controversial call this week. Is it opportunistic and good all capitalism or is it an issue of corporate ethics? For Serena's latest move, is it about tradition or is it a way to try and destabilize a great athlete? Give us a listen as we talk about race, gender, politics, social justice, current events, and economics each from our own perspective. In this one, recorded yesterday, we talked about Nike and their latest campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. And how the GOAT, Serena Williams continues to be her amazing self and lead the way for all of us, in the face of continued opposition simply because she is who she is.Listen in as Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the issues.

Every day, we are all affected by the news and so many people are feeling depleted. One of the practices we all know we should engage in is self-care. How do we keep that on our radar? By being fully committed to it. Creating a self-care manifesto will help you design a lifestyle that continuously replenishes you. Join us as Jennifer and Iyabo model caring for ourselves as well as for each other.

Aretha Franklin's funeral was 8 hours long and it was like the perfect dysfunctional family. A mixed bag of good and bad, it created so many things to reflect on about black culture and the strength of the black church. Yet patriarchy was in blatant view! Join Jennifer and Iyabo as they discuss the funeral of the century.

This week, we all observed the hearings for the nomination of Brett Michael Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.  Kamala Harris and Cory Booker were very vocal and visible in their objections. Jennifer and Iyabo discuss current issues and why this nomination is important to our electoral process. Join us on Present Pilgrimage.

The entire sports industry is affected by social justice issues as they relate to the players. Nike made a controversial call this week. Is it opportunistic and good all capitalism or is it an issue of corporate ethics? For Serena's latest move, is it about tradition or is it a way to try and destabilize a great athlete? Give us a listen as we talk about race, gender, politics, social justice, current events, and economics each from our own perspective. In this one, recorded yesterday, we talked about Nike and their latest campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. And how the GOAT, Serena Williams continues to be her amazing self and lead the way for all of us, in the face of continued opposition simply because she is who she is.Listen in as Jennifer and Iyabo discuss the issues.

Every day, we are all affected by the news and so many people are feeling depleted. One of the practices we all know we should engage in is self-care. How do we keep that on our radar? By being fully committed to it. Creating a self-care manifesto will help you design a lifestyle that continuously replenishes you. Join us as Jennifer and Iyabo model caring for ourselves as well as for each other.

Aretha Franklin's funeral was 8 hours long and it was like the perfect dysfunctional family. A mixed bag of good and bad, it created so many things to reflect on about black culture and the strength of the black church. Yet patriarchy was in blatant view! Join Jennifer and Iyabo as they discuss the funeral of the century.

This week, we all observed the hearings for the nomination of Brett Michael Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.  Kamala Harris and Cory Booker were very vocal and visible in their objections. Jennifer and Iyabo discuss current issues and why this nomination is important to our electoral process. Join us on Present Pilgrimage.

In midlife, it can be difficult to have healthy relationships. Jennifer and Iyabo explore the value of reciprocity in friendships.

Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul and as Jennifer and Iyabo came into womanhood, growing up on this music helped shape our lives. Do we hold our public icons to a different standard of life? Is this fair?

In midlife, it can be difficult to have healthy relationships. Jennifer and Iyabo explore the value of reciprocity in friendships.

Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul and as Jennifer and Iyabo came into womanhood, growing up on this music helped shape our lives. Do we hold our public icons to a different standard of life? Is this fair?

Jennifer's neighborhood hosted a fundraiser for Stacey Abrams. It was a blast. Hear what it takes to have such an event and what we learned about the candidate by just being that close to such an event.

In this podcast, Jennifer and Iyabo talk about the true definition of race and how you cannot address privilege without first fully understanding what racism means and its various definitions. 

Activism is emotional, physical and spiritual. It is simply exhausting. In this podcast, Jennifer and Iyabo talk about the different ways that we can self-nurture while we change the world and function from our highest ideals.  Embracing our fagile humanity and recognizing our shadow side is key to self-care.

We talk about the growing public shaming of Trump officials and the moral implications, and the usefulness of it. We also look at exciting new energy on the Democratic side of candidates and newly elected officials.

We discuss a list of 10 ways of how to engage difference published by our friend Nolan McCants.

What role does religious leadership play in trying times? Should religious leaders also be activists?

In this episode, Jennifer and Iyabo discuss how to use privilege to support marginalized communities without making it about you.

Yet another suicide. Anthony Bourdain's suicide on the heels of Kate Spade's left the world reeling. Let's talk about mental illness. 

In this episode, we discuss the controversial language of Samantha Bee and how we reclaim once derogatory words.

Mariah Parker became a county commissioner in Athens Georgia by 13 votes. She stirred the pot by being sworn in with her hand on The Autobiography of Malcom X.

We are losing so many people to suicide. How do we remove the stigma around mental health?

Did you know that where you spend your money shows your values? We explore how to influence your community by how you spend your money.

So Jennifer's teenage son loves hiphop and mom is wondering if this is cultural appropriation.

We are so excited about Stacey Abrams win for as Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate. We talk about why she is so important in this election.

In this episode, we explore the statement black women made at the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan.

In this podcast, we talk about the impending Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

In this podcast, we talk about "White Women's Tears," how race, victimhood, overreacting, and entitlement plays into the overuse of police being called on African Americans by white women.

In this podcast, we talk about gun violence, gun control laws, the 2nd amendment, the mass shooter profile, and conditions and factors that play into this epidemic.