Village Boyz

We have come to the end of another dope season. We appreciate every single guest that show up and blessed us with their presence, perspectives and wisdom. This season represented and reaffirmed our growth not just as a podcast, but as people and a community. A lot of the topics we talked about were inspired from the people we surrounded ourselves with daily for the past year and we hope that we did them justice. Thanks again for listening to another season - can't wait to come back for SZN5!Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Welcome to a class on ethnicity v racial identity, fighting back against inherent anti-black sentiments, and tapping into our roots of communal thinking. This episode is told from a psychologist in training who hails from the Dominican Republic. This is our first episode where we go deep with someone from the Afro-LatinX community, and we hope to have more. Enjoy. Follow her on Instagram: @ammysloveFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we side down with a burgeoning real estate mogul, Amani Kelly (@amanimkelly). We talk about his rough upbringing in Boston, how the birth of his daughter started his transition out of street life, working in corporate America as a black man, and his journey into real estate. If you are one that is interested in real estate and how to make an impact in marginalized communities, this is a great episode for you to listen to. For more information on how to get involved, visit http://Amanikelly.com & seinvcap.comFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we bring back the one and only, Johnathan West (@beinghusbandpod). He first came on our pod 4 years ago on our first season where we talked more about manhood and masculinity (Ep 113).  After 4 years, 1 house and 1 son later, we link back up with one of our favorite guests and get into his new world. We talk about failure, greed, pride, lust, and what fatherhood has been for the former suburban farmer. This episode is a very honest and reflective one--it hits deep, so we hope you enjoy it.Here's the first episode:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/village-boyz/id1525056272?i=1000493023139Check out his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-husband-podcast/id1446772959Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we bring back one of our favorite people--Dom Badji (@badji14). If you remember, Dom was on our very first season (Ep. 111)  when he was still playing professional soccer for the newly minted Nashville SC. We talked a lot about his family, religion, and Senegalese culture on that episode. Since then, a lot has been going on for him like changing teams, seeing his parents for the first time in years, having a daughter and building his own family, and what type of parent he hopes to be. This episode was full of very deep revelations that may even inspire you to mend broken relationships. The link the his first episode:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/village-boyz/id1525056272?i=1000491382056Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mtKVJj91mKBLZ3GEyC4bq?si=OMRXFoIoR9Wb_9RWrBMxhgFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we bring back a former villager, Bev (@beverlyadaeze) back on the pod--she actually had one of our most listened episodes all of last season. We catch up on her growth over the last year especially since moving back from Columbia, her public speaking event, the nuances of social media and the art of knowing how to travel well. If you haven't already listened to the first episode with her, check out Ep 305 here:iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/village-boyz/id1525056272?i=1000557391728Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oUEa7taDwOMQ3rYfsqjwx?si=9YrumGQ8SYqfBuRnLKW9kwFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we speak with an astounding and powerful woman...who also happens to be one of our childhood friends, Temi. Temi is a wife, a new mom, and a bomb ass artist. We focused on the ever expanding world of motherhood and how the life of being a new parent affects our identity on so many fronts. We talk about navigating cultural norms around parenting, re-traumatizing our kids, forgiving our parents and much much more. This was a very therapeutic episode for everyone. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

The magic that can happen from a group chat. We have been friends with Pierre (@pierremvono from episode 216 in S2) & Stephen (@stephayeni) for 3 years now and it was all thanks to one misspoken segment from our first season. On this episode, we recap our journey from what seemed so inconsequential to the impact our friendship has had on each of our lives. Also a very funny episode to listen to.If you haven't listened to Pierre's story yet, check it out here: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/village-boyz/id1525056272?i=1000528748239Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Itq0829pLZjVrmYlBilZC?si=wzquyP6OTZiGWs0IzyAmKgFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we talk to a Nashville native pro-boxer, Larry Donald. Larry is a professional boxer with an unbeaten record of 7-0. And with the growing popularity of fighting sports, this was a perfect chance to dive into the mind of a fighter, understand how he deals with fear, what mission he's attached to his fighting career and more. Fighting is a spiritual act and on this episode, we got to explore just that.Follow him on instagram: @larry_donaldFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we continue our Distant Cousin series with a pair of astounding psychologists. Here, we dive deeper into the psychodynamics of the immigrant experience assimilating into a western culture. We dive deeper into parenting the new generation and how children expose our own deep flaws, organization of our racial identity, the difference between race and ethnicity, and many more fascinating topics. This is a really rich episode and we hope you enjoy it!Below are the bios for our guests:Dr. Latifat Cabirou is an assistant professor of counseling psychology at Auburn University. She conducts research focused on immigrant racial, ethnic, and cultural minority experiences, and mental health help-seeking attitudes and behaviors. Dr. Cabirou also has a private practice where she provides therapy services to adolescents and adults, as well as mental health and diversity consultation services to community organizations. She can be reached at cabirou@imoleps.com and www.imoleps.comDr. Gihane Jérémie-Brink, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at William Paterson University. She studies the psychological well-being of Black emerging adults, women, and couples and families. Her research on these topics explores racial and ethnic socialization, coping strategies, identity development, and critical consciousness as protective factors. She also collaborates with scholars across different universities on field-leading research working with Black couples and families.Dr. Jérémie-Brink is also the Co-Principal Investigator and Director of the WELL Program at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, a 5-year grant program that promotes the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of Black and Latinx faith leaders. Dr. Jérémie-Brink enjoys teaching about theory, research, and therapeutic interventions in her graduate (Couple and Family Therapy; Group Interventions) and undergraduate (Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy; Love 101: How to Build Romantic Relationships that Last; Psychology of African Americans; Lifespan Development) courses. She serves in executive leadership for the American Psychological Association's (APA) Division 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology) and Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology). Dr. Jérémie-Brink engages in her community, through clinical work, consulting, giving talks and keynote addresses, leading workshops on mental health wellness, strengthening couple and family relationships, and prevention and intervention efforts in Black and culturally diverse families. Gihane has been happily married for 18 years and has three wonderful children. Her love Language is BBQ; she prides herself in being a French fry connoisseur, she's a movie trailer watcher (if that's a thing), a lover of travel, and a fierce competitor in family dance offs. If she's cooking or cleaning you can catch her listening to a range of music that includes Haitian Kompa and Zouk, Afrobeats, late 90s/2000's hip hop and R&B, and gospel/spiritual music.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we bring back Maliyah (@queen.mb) with @rolled4evericecream back on the pod from our very first season (Ep. 114) almost exactly 3 years later! This time, we also bring on the other half to the successful Ice Cream brand and her best friend, Bari (@miss_bari). Here, we explore the immense growth they've had over the past 3 years of opening their first physical store, dealing with imposter syndrome, the importance of legacy, and the challenges of finding balance as an entrepreneur while maintaining your sense of self. It is a deeply reflective episode with hella gems in there. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we talk to a legend in the making: Joy Ekuta. Joy is a Nigerian born woman raised in America. We talk to Joy about her experience being the first born daughter in a Nigerian household and the responsibilities that come with that, what life experiences she gained living in a plethora of different states in America as a kid, her business philosophy and the epic journey into how she and her colleagues helped make Juneteenth into a holiday in the United States. Follow her on instagram to learn more about her: @akutamatata333Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we are excited to bring Suzanne into the village. Suzanne is the creator and producer of a documentary called "Le Choisi" ("The Chosen"). Le Choisi the documentary serves as a guidebook to discovering you are chosen. It tells the story of first generation Africans who are living in America and France and their journey of dream chasing. We talk about racial and sociopolitical dynamics from her experience between black people in France v here in the US, new perspectives that came from the documentary and her journey to creating it during the pandemic.Be sure to follow her on the socials: @suzannekbarry @lechoisifilmLink to the documentary is live: https://youtu.be/wKDIoVaAJ0c?si=aKxnS3QUyJTc3fN1 Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

On this episode, we engage in some meaningful conversations with the Oye Brothers. They are the founders of Oye Coffee Co. which is a family ran coffee business with a very unique story.  From learning about their grandfather's farm to learning the science behind making coffee, this episode was full of beautiful stories and unforgettable gems. Be sure to follow them on the socials: @oyecoffeeco Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Yes, yes, it's been right about a year since our last fully recorded podcast episode. We have actually really missed recording and interacting with our community. So we decided to fill you guys in on everything that's happened over the last year and what we plan to do for this season on the podcast. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

REPLAY FROM SZN 2In today's episode, Vic and Emeka sit and talk with J. West about masculinity in today's society. We spend some time talking about the Importance of the duality between men and women, dating culture, and growing into manhood.Let us know what you think! IG: @villageboyzpod Intro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuCheck out Being Husband podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-husband/id1446772959Post Traumatic Slave Syndromehttps://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndromeBooks ReferencedMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Franklhttps://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429XPowernomicshttps://www.amazon.com/PowerNomics-National-Empower-Black-America/dp/0966170229

REPLAY FROM EARLIER IN SZN 2In this episode, we chat with DeVonte @drdental16 who is a health advocate. His passion for helping the black community become more healthy comes out in beautiful ways in the episode. Join us on this new experience.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMaslow's Hierarchy of Needshttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760

We are at the end of another successful season. We put a lot of work into these seasons and because of that, we grow and learn so much. So we like to chop it up about our journey through the season and give you guys some behind the scenes action that happened. We appreciate the support as always and we hope to see you guys next season. Much love. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMusic: Aba Mvelo x Daliwonga

This episode is so smooth. We came back with an important part 3 to our most important series of the podcast: Distant Cousins. The first one was from the perspective of us, the hosts. The second was with a Black American man from the south. The third piece is from a son of a Chief and Queen Mother who grew up in the states in the 80's. Dr. Isaac Addae was able to add to this conversation by bringing salient and authentic points that can only come from his experience. We are beyond excited to share this one with you all. Exploring African American Masculinitieshttps://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-9020.2012.00498.xFollow him on instagram: @isaacaddaephdWebsite: https://linktr.ee/yaoaddaeFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

This episode is just so calming to listen to. The best adjective for it was: soulful. It felt like we were sitting outside in the backyard on a Sunday afternoon just chopping it up. And sipping on some good drank, of course. Lexander Bryant has become a legend in Nashville & rightfully so. He recently had an art show in one of Nashville's most prominent museums for almost 5 months. His exhibition, Forget Me Nots, addresses themes of perseverance amid adversity, family struc­tures and bonds, economic inequality, community activism, and more. So you already know we had to dig into all of those things in this episode today..which we did. Excited for y'all to hear this one so sit back and enjoy it.   Forget Me Notshttps://fristartmuseum.org/exhibition/lexander-bryant/Follow him on Instagram: @orgnzd.visuals Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Reggie Ford, our guest, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist. He is the author of a life changing book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. A first-generation college graduate of Vanderbilt University, he runs RoseCrete Wealth Management and speaks to audiences about financial empowerment, overall wellness, and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. This episode is our most vulnerable one yet. We share and touch on things we never have before on this podcast. We, in real time, process our trauma and the consequent emotions that we are still processing. As you listen, we hope this helps you do the same. Enjoy.Follow him on Instagram: @reggiedford & his website https://www.reggiedford.com/Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Last episode, we talked about the impact of knowing your black history . This episode we are diving into a pillar of black culture, hip hop. We talk history, impact, and the romanticizing of street life through the eyes of a visionary music producer/artist/musical genius.Our guest's reputation precedes him. From working with Kodak black and winning multiple awards from his work with NBA Youngboy, to now paving the way for a new wave in rap music. Enjoy. Follow him on Instagram: @dubbaaaFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

Welcome to a class on ethnicity v racial identity, fighting back against inherent anti-black sentiments, and tapping into our roots of communal thinking. This episode is told from a psychologist in training who hails from the Dominican Republic. This is our first episode where we go deep with someone from the Afro-LatinX community, and we hope to have more. Enjoy. Follow her on Instagram: @ammysloveFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

This episode we chop it up with Aaron Lawson. If you don't know him now, tryst me, you will know his name in the years to come. He is an entertainment videographer who has filmed Afrobeat stars like Wizkid, Poca Lee, and the sorts.  We talk hustle culture, him graduating high school at 15 and working in a family of creatives. We also got hit with a special surprise from Aaron in this episode.  Follow him on Instagram: @aaronlwsnFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu9 Trends On Why Small Businesses Are Thrivinghttps://www.inc.com/john-rampton/9-trends-that-explain-why-small-businesses-are-thriving-now-more-than-ever.htmlWorkism Is Making Americans Miserablehttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/New York Post: Half Of Millennials Have A Side Jobhttps://nypost.com/2018/11/24/half-of-millennials-have-a-side-job-to-make-ends-meet-survey/Indeed Study: 53% of Millennials Experience Burnouthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/04/05/indeed-study-shows-that-worker-burnout-is-at-frighteningly-high-levels-here-is-what-you-need-to-do-now/?sh=3f84012f23bb

We got Josh Black back by popular demand. We had him on Ep214 last season and blew us away. On this episode, we go deeper into White Fragility, Communism, and Positive Propaganda, and his viral social media moment.  Follow him on Instagram, Tik Tok & Twitter: @sirjoshuablackFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuWhite Fragility https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047406/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1650990976&sr=1-1White Ragehttps://www.amazon.com/White-Rage-Unspoken-Racial-Divide/dp/1632864126/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1650990999&sr=1-1Good Neighborhoods, Good Schools by Thomas Shapiro & Heather Johnsonhttps://scholarworks.brandeis.edu/esploro/outputs/bookChapter/Good-Neighborhoods-Good-Schools-Race-and/9924085830601921

Great episode  with Bev! We hit on topics like modern dating and relationships, social media & the power in the essence of faith. Follow her on instagram: @beverlyadaezeFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMating studyhttps://youtu.be/cA5kszmOKAc

New episode with Sekou about making sports more sustainable, preparing for World Cups as a brand  & lessons from an intracultural upbringing . Follow him on instagram:  @47thkou & @kitboys.clubFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

New episode with Fon Njoh about the danger of the single story of colonialism, neocolonialism & Africans in Ukraine. Follow him on instagram:  @njohbeatzFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuFirst President of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe member of Phi Beta Sigmahttps://www.watchtheyard.com/sigmas/the-first-president-of-nigeria-benjamin-azikiwe-was-a-member-of-phi-beta-sigma/First President of Nigeria attended Howard Universityhttps://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/14/world/nnamdi-azikiwe-the-first-president-of-nigeria-dies-at-91.html

In this episode, we talk with an accomplished, influential and politically bright lifestyle rapper, Mike Floss. We talk about politics in art form, going toe to toe with J. Cole, and lifestyle.  Follow him on instagram: @mikeflossmusicFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuNashville license plate reader bill narrowly passes, greenlighting 6-month pilothttps://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2022/02/01/nashville-license-plate-reader-pilot-approved-narrow-margin/9303091002/

In this episode, we talk with a writer and filmmaker from Los Angeles. Donovan is a published author and helps create curriculum around mental health. We talk about language, art, vulnerability, and mental health.  Follow him on instagram: @mindofsolFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuA Fool's Guide To The Universehttps://www.amazon.com/Fools-Guide-Universe-collection-Donovan/dp/0578913372GQ Surveyhttps://www.gq.com/story/state-of-masculinity-survey

In this episode, we recap season 2 & our 1 year Podiversary!

In this episode, we talk with a refugee from Kenya. He is currently a professional soccer player, playing for Nashville Soccer Club. His story will leave you speechless and grateful for all you have. We talk about everyday life in a refugee camp, the post traumatic effects of living in constant war, and being grateful for the little things in life.  Follow him on instagram: @handwallaFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite people from Twitter.  We were captivated by her intelligence and the way she painted pictures with her words. Brandi is an international best selling author, American novelist, screenwriter, and philosopher-poet. She leaves us stunned with such a beautiful episode. We talk spirituality, growing up in Cali, and what it takes to find your purpose. Take a listen.How to find Brandi:Twitter: @SoledadFrancisInstagram: @brandiiswinningWebsite: https://www.brandibates.com/Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we talk with one of our long time listeners from Canada. We talk about his experience living in 5 different countries between Africa, America and Asia. We also talk about what it means to be black as it varies depending on the country you live in. Take a listen.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we talk to one of the top music producers in Nashville about the spiritual aspect of music, his creative process and how he plans to improve Nashville's music scene with his new studio. Take a listen and follow him on INSTAGRAM: @A.B.Eastwood & Twitter: @ABEastwood_Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuFirst song: "Song to Song" - Bryant TaylorrSecond song: "Adventure Time Freestyle"   

In this episode, we chat with Nashville native comedian, Josh Black. One of the most fascinating episodes where we talk comedy, politics, capitalism and communism. Take a listen. Make sure to follow @SirJoshBlack!Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we chat with an incredible creative from Houston. She is creating a thriving space for the diaspora to be able to connect through @NaijaComm. We talk about visiting her village, building a brand as an introvert, and much more. Take a listen. Make sure to follow @naijacomm too!Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we chat with a highly established economist working with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Mrs. Karonga. She is originally from Zimbabwe but is now providing advice about economic and social development for countries and stakeholders in Africa. We touch on women empowerment in a male dominated field, the causes of low economic output in African countries, the importance of educating the diaspora to give back and invest back home, and much more. Take a listen.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

We cannot talk about Mandela and MLK without talking about Malcolm. It was only fair. In this episode, we dissect the book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" and this incredible story of brute power and the power of choices. Take a listen.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu"The Autobiography of Malcolm X"https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Malcolm-Told-Alex-Haley/dp/0345350685/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DLOQNR060WZO&dchild=1&keywords=autobiography+of+malcolm+x&qid=1622567445&sprefix=autobiography+of+malcolm%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1

Following our interview we did with Lebo from South Africa (Episode 9), we continue the conversation about black liberation in both South Africa and the USA by analyzing MLK and Mandela's principles, their strategies, and important things we learned from them as men. Take a listen.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMandela's Legacy: As a leader, he was willing to use violencehttps://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-nelson-mandela-legacy-violence-20131206-story.htmlThe US Government had Mandela on Terrorist Watchlist Until 2008https://time.com/5338569/nelson-mandela-terror-list/Stop The Santa-Claus-ification of MLKhttps://rollingout.com/2010/01/18/stop-the-santa-claus-ification-of-martin-luther-king-pleads-dr-cornel-west/MLK on Capitalismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siCwTSrtmxwThe Life of MLKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyurjhRNOmwMLK on Income Inequalityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgwtd4X_qFM

In this episode, we continue our conversation from last episode about Jim Crow and the Apartheid. We chat with a professional soccer player who grew up in post-Apartheid South Africa. He tells us incredible stories about his journey and experience. You'll get to point out so many similarities in Black American history and South African history. Take a listen.Follow Lebo on instagram: @lebo_meloto90Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuWhy does South Africa have multiple capitals?https://www.thoughtco.com/why-does-south-africa-have-three-capitals-4071907

In this episode, we share our thoughts and feelings about the stark similarities and nuances between Jim Crow in the U.S. and The Apartheid in South Africa. Very similar manifestations of the need for power and hate on the same group of people but in 2 separate continents. Take a listen.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuLiving on The Fringe in Post-Apartheid  Cape Townhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/26370473?seq=3#metadata_info_tab_contentsApartheid and Racial Discrimination In South Africahttps://www.jstor.org/stable/41403900?seq=3#metadata_info_tab_contentsConsequences of Divide-and-Rule Politics in Africa South of the Saharafile:///Users/Aphr1ca/Downloads/The_Consequences_of_Divide-and-Rule_Politics_in_Af.pdfWhy South Africa is Still So Segregatedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVH7JewfgJgJim Crow Lawshttps://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=whk2vBbjHp4C&oi=fnd&pg=PP2&dq=Jim+crow&ots=3mD5FOt-jq&sig=zLL22bvBmPwe9CfINWfGR9C20sM#v=onepage&q=Jim%20crow&f=falseApartheid: Rise and Fall of South Africa's 'Apartness' Lawshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJOU9YYMzpw

In this episode, we chat with DeVonte @drdental16 who is a health advocate. His passion for helping the black community become more healthy comes out in beautiful ways in the episode. Join us on this new experience.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuMaslow's Hierarchy of Needshttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760

Police killings...again? These conversations seem to get cyclic and it's as if there's no end to it. So then how do we deal with it? How do we fight against it while still maintaining our sanity? Hear our thoughts on this episode. Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

In this episode, we uncover the nuances of Black Nationalism. For a long time, creating an independent black nation within America or moving back to Africa has been a hot topic within the civil rights movements. But what does that actually look like? Where would we be able to do that? Is that even legal to do? Today, we talk about the pros and cons and what that would actually look like.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuSeparate Nationshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2691663?seq=10#metadata_info_tab_contentsBiafra Warhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/24766444?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contentsBlack Nationalismhttps://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/black-nationalismSelf Determination Theoryhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387

In this  episode, we follow the conversation from Episode 2 and interview a black therapist. We talk about the implications of epigenetics in detail and racial identity development: the stages of our evolution as minorities. A wonderful conversation. Follow Jasmine McGhee on INSTAGRAM: @j_philiFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuPoverty Impedes Cognitive Function research articlehttps://academia.edu/resource/work/4368846

In this  episode, we review a book that had a dramatic impact on our lives and how we see history. Dr. Joy Degruy produced a masterpiece and we wanted to do it justice. If you want to learn more about the genetic impact on slavery and colonization as well as the scientific and philosophic arguments used to defend slavery, make sure to listen all the way through.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuPost Traumatic Slave Syndromehttps://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome

Thank you for making it to season 2 with us! In this first episode, we explore the identities of being a black immigrant. We talked about this from the aspect of first coming to America, but now we get to have a different take on what it's been like since we have been in America for over 10 years. We talk about the reality of the American Dream as well as our privileges of being immigrants.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - AyamtuPost Traumatic Slave Syndromehttps://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndromeAmerican Valueshttps://usahello.org/life-in-usa/culture/american-values/#grefSaving Capitalismhttps://www.amazon.com/Saving-Capitalism-Many-Not-Few/dp/0345806220Philosophical Aspects of Cultural Differencehttp://www.afrometaphysics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Cultural-Differences-Chart.pdfGoogle: Racial Identity Models Minority Identity DevelopmentSuicide Rateshttps://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/

In our season finale, Vic and Emeka talk about highlights of the first season and what to expect in the second season. Thank you guys so much for allowing us to share our stories and truths!

In today's episode, Vic and Emeka sit and talk with Dr. Brodrick Thomas, who graduated with his Doctor of Education degree , about the importance of education in our community, psychology behind tribalism and much more. You'll be glad you listened!Follow us on IG: @villageboyzpod Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu