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Ceramicist, Malene Barnett, returns to the Noize! We learned all about her amazing book Crafted Kinship and now we learn all about her artistic practice. From designing rugs to ceramics walls Malene's curiosity and passion has pushed her in new directions. After discovering her love for hand building clay she has been on a journey to learn the craft and make work in all forms. We talk about her ceramic murals, how residencies helped her learn about ceramics, being a part of a community of artists, and the structure she uses to keep her on track in the studio. Malene has some great insights in to clay and how it connects her to her ancestors. More of that good art talk that you love on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 202 topics include:Crafted Kinship world tourworking in clayfinding residencies to study clay being a part of the ceramics communitybeing objective about your worksturcture and discipline in art practiceceramic muralstraveling to Ghana for research Malene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston. Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create. See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

The time the Klan tried to take over Dominica, a Black Caribbean island.... figures. Read the New York Times article here.

Send us a textThis episode's guest is multidisciplinary artist, textile designer, and author Malene Barnett. From her Caribbean heritage (St. Vincent & Jamaica) to her latest book, Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers, Malene shares insights on art, storytelling, and preserving cultural traditions.Discover the power of art, kinship, and cultural identity as Malene reflects on her journey, the inspiration behind her work, and the importance of documenting our creative legacy.

Today we shine the light on our Caribbean brothers and sisters with Malene Barnett and her amazing book Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers. Melene talks about her heritage and how this incredible book came together. More than 60 artists are featured included some Studio Noize Alumni like April Bey. Malene talks about the connections between Caribbean artists in the diaspora, experimenting with materials, and what it means to be rooted to a place. It's more of that good art talk that we love right here on the Noize! Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 197 topics include:Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practices of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makershighlighting Caribbean artists in the diasporagrowing up with parents from the Caribbeanexperimental materials land, climate and sustainability as a themepride in your homelandsocial constructs around artistic disciplinesceramics in the CaribbeanMalene Djenaba Barnett is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, textile surface designer, and community builder. She earned her MFA in ceramics from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and undergraduate degrees in fashion illustration and textile surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Malene received a Fulbright Award to travel to Jamaica in 2022–23 as the visiting artist at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston.Malene's art reflects her African Caribbean heritage, building on her ancestral legacy of mark-making as a visual identity, and has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States, including the Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling in New York City, the African American Museum of Dallas, and Temple Contemporary in Philadelphia. Malene's art and design work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Galerie, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Departures, and Interior Design. In addition, Malene hosts lectures on advocating for African Caribbean ceramic traditions and has participated in residencies at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Greenwich House Pottery, Judson Studios, the Hambidge Center, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In 2024, Malene released her first book, “Crafted Kinship: Inside the Creative Practice of Contemporary Black Caribbean Makers” (Hachette), which includes interviews with over 60 artists of Caribbean heritage, taking readers on an important journey through the world of Black Caribbean creativity. This groundbreaking collection is the first to feature Caribbean makers' intimate stories of their artmaking processes, and how their countries of origin—the “land” —influences and informs how and what they create.Malene is also the founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, which supports independent Black makers globally. When she's not traveling the world researching Black diasporic aesthetics, Malene resides in Brooklyn, New York.See more: Malene Barnett website + Malene Barnett IG @malene.barnettFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

In this episode of Love Each Other Better, I'm thrilled to welcome Roxy Manning, PhD, a psychologist, Nonviolent Communication trainer, and the author of How to Have Anti-Racist Conversations. Together, we explore the concept of the Beloved Community, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how it ties into Roxy's work and activism. We dive into topics like having authentic and courageous conversations, addressing systems of oppression within families, and navigating how to handle harm in relationships. We also discuss the difference between positive and negative peace, and why being fierce—engaging in “necessary trouble”—is essential for real change. In a special segment, we role-play how to open up a meaningful conversation about patriarchy and sexism within a heterosexual relationship, offering practical tools and approaches for navigating these sensitive yet critical discussions. You won't want to miss Roxy's inspiring vision for a more just and equitable future, along with actionable ways to connect with her transformative work. This is a conversation full of wisdom, heart, and hope!   Connect with my guest, Roxy Mannning, PhD Clinical psychologist, certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, and co-host of the podcast Fierce Compassion. As a Black Caribbean immigrant to the US, Roxy Manning brings a unique, intersectional lens to her organizational work, focusing on transforming communication to foster justice and equity. Author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and coauthor of The Antiracist Heart, her writing provides practical tools for antiracist dialogue and building compassionate communities. Dr. Manning lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, inspiring change internationally through her teachings and writings. Find her books, writing, and podcast at https://www. roxannemanning.com.   Connect with your host, Ali Miller https://www.AliMillerCoaching.com Stop Fighting Private Coaching Program for Couples: https://www.AliMillerCoaching.com/StopFighting https://www.instagram.com/alimillercoaching https://www.facebook.com/groups/nvcforcouples Ali@AliMillerCoaching.com

This is the second to last episode of the year celebrating the Best of Season 7 and honoring each guest for vulnerably sharing their personal journeys that add valuable life gems for all of us to learn and live by. We may identify them here by what their expertise, but the power is in learning who they truly are. This episode tells it all so you can listen to their full conversation from the Season. Plus don't miss out how to win the Season ending prize!! It's all in today's episode!Here's the powerful and amazing lineup in the Season's order: Fluentica - an intercultural marketing agency with 3 Co-Founders: Wendy Bettancourt, Lisandra de la Paz and Amy PerezMonica Avila - Mexican American Founder of Luna and Leche Maternity, a clothing line celebrating diversity for expecting and new mamasAriana Rodriguez - Dominican Founder of AR and Company, a tech based solution for small businesses to become efficient and thriving by adding humanity back into business Fabiola Santiago, Indigenous Zapoteca of the Central Valley of Oaxaca and Founder of Mi Oaxaca, a cultural food and beverage educational organization to preserve the native traditions of OaxacaMonica Islas - Chicana Founder of Body Wellness, LLC, licensed athletic trainer and practitioner of Curanderismo, a cultural tradition of healing without Western medicinePaulette Erato - Puerto Rican Founder and Host of the podcast, 'La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas, inspiring all to double check the cultura for pitfalls that hold you backGabriela Hydle - Guatemalan Indigenous Mayan creating community in Colorado based on the natural gifts of the Earth and refueling one's soul through outdoor activitiesRudy Ruiz - Mexican American acclaimed author of fictional novels, 'The Border Between Us', based on living in the Rio Grande Valley at the Border and questioning, "What is the tradeoff between losing our heritage and chasing the American Dream?"Ana Fabiano - distinguished authority on Rioja wines and the first woman entrusted with elevating Spain's most renowned wine region to global prominence.Vega Montañez - Dominican Filmmaker and Director of 'The Burden of Nine Lives', now streaming on Prime Video, celebrating the cultura's love of humanity through an action film turned love story. Alysha Wright, Afro Latina Producer and Ashley Rose Nicholas, Black Caribbean lead actress, of 'The Burden of Nine Lives' exemplifying the power of women in decision making and lead roles found in diverse films. Yenory Pouncil - Honduran Garifuna and High Priestess sharing insights of embracing authenticity towards self love and healing in order to listen to intuition.Adriana Erin Rivera - Puerto Rican American award winning author of 'Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary From 1898'

This week's “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Laura Bunbury, Lisa Bunbury, and Traci Carter Holsey. Traci shares – “The peace came when I realized that my purpose wasn't a destiny but an evolving journey. The journey isn't linear. There's gonna be peaks and valleys. Success isn't this one destination, okay, I'm here. It is an evolving journey.” Laura Bunbury and Lisa Bunbury are a powerhouse Black-Caribbean sister duo, celebrated writers and producers who create multicultural YA and family dramas. With a background in Broadcast Journalism and Social Science, they bring depth and storytelling excellence to every project. Traci Carter Holsey, an accomplished director and development executive, thrives as a “multi-passionate” creative. Known for her humor-infused, heartfelt storytelling, Traci's journey includes directing short films and evaluating potential TV and film projects, with a focus on authenticity and impact. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: Hear behind-the-scenes stories of bold career moves—from corporate VP to Hollywood creatives—and how to follow your inner voice to pursue purpose. Learn how to navigate life's ups and downs with practical advice on staying motivated and focused, even in moments of doubt. Discover why building community and asking for help are essential steps toward achieving your goals, no matter your industry. Connect with Lisa and Laura at: Website: https://bunburysisters.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunburysisters Connect with Traci at: Website: https://www.directedbytraci.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbytraci/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Send us a textInstitutional racism, socio-economic factors and low aspirations from teachers  are causing boys of Caribbean descent to fail in school.That's the view of founder of The Westside and Lewisham Young Leaders Academies, by David Okoro.Children of black Caribbean descent face significant educational disparities, with lower achievement in GCSE, higher rates of exclusion and are more likely to end prison. The academies offer a range of programmes, including mentoring, leadership development, and exposure to successful black role models to raise confidence, aspirations, and skills among black youths. In this podcast David Okoro and Chidera Nomeh, a student at Westside Academy join Angela Walker to talk about the positive impact of the academies and to discuss the wider issue of what can be done to close the gap.The academies face funding challenges and rely on grants, donations, and volunteers to continue their work. David emphasises the need for government intervention and investment to address the systemic issues contributing to the underachievement of black young people.https://www.wylauk.com/Music credit: Moment of Inspiration by Purple Planet MusicSupport the showhttps://www.angelawalkerreports.com/

In this week's Black World News, Kehinde Andrews makes plain the racism in continental Europe and how it hits differently to the UK; how Jamaica and other Black Caribbean islands (like Haiti) are not our home, they're prison colonies, and the solution: a global Black nation.- In this week's official guest interview, Kehinde Andrews talks with Mitchell Esajas "A Voice of Black Holland," from The Black Archives in Amsterdam. They talk about the great work the archive is doing to put the Black Dutch experience on the map. As well as the situation in Amsterdam, the far right rise, the Dutch king, prime minister, and the mayor of Amsterdam's apologies for enslavement. Not to mention the most popular Dutch tradition, Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) the years of resistance against the racist tradition, and the recent political development.   - Mitchell Esajas is co-founder and managing director of The New Urban Collective (NUC), a social enterprise and network for Black and POC, that manages The Black Archives (where Mitchell co-leads day-to-day activities). The Black Archives is an archive with more than 10,000 books and documents, exhibition space, and a cultural center. - BLACK WORLD NEWS LINKS Kick Out Zwarte Piet is calling it quits, it's now up to societyhttps://www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikelen/kick-out-zwarte-piet-stopt-ermee-het-is-nu-aan-de-samenleving Presence of far-right MP Martin Bosma dishonours 1 July commemoration!https://www.theblackarchives.nl/blog/aanwezigheid-extreem-rechts-kamerlid-martin-bosma-onteert-1-juli-herdenking?lang=en - GUEST LINKS Atlanta Season 2 Episode 4: "Helen""I'm not wearing Black face" clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr5dz8tgjC4 The Black Archives WebsiteThe Black Archives consists of unique book collections, archives and artifacts that are the legacy of Black Dutch writers and scientists. https://www.theblackarchives.nl/home.html The Black Archives Linktree https://linktr.ee/the_blackarchives The New Urban Collective https://www.nucnet.nl/ Broke-ish (Erika Brown + Amber Sims) In the Broke-ish space, we talk about being broke—broke and Black in America. We talk about all the unbelievable *ish that America has done to Black people to keep us in this broke-ish state.  https://brokeish.com/a White Innocence Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race https://www.dukeupress.edu/white-innocence - MIP LINKS Harambee Organisation of Black Unityhttps://www.blackunity.org.uk/ CAP25 - Convention of Afrikan People - Gambia - May 17-19, 2025 On Malcolm X's 100th birthday, the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity is bringing together those in Afrika and the Diaspora who want to fulfill Malcolm's legacy and build a global organization for Black people. This is an open invitation to anyone.https://make-it-plain.org/convention-of-afrikan-people/ BUF - Black United Front Global directory of Black organizations. This will be hosted completely free of charge so if you run a Black organization please email the name, address, website, and contact info to mip@blackunity.org.uk to be listed. - Guest: @mitch_positivity(IG) @the_blackarchives (IG) @theNUC1 Host: @kehindeandrews(IG) @kehindeandrews (T) Podcast team: @makeitplainorg @weylandmck @inhisownterms @farafinmuso Platform: www.make-it-plain.org (Blog) | www.youtube.com/@MakeItPlain1964 (YT) - For any help with your audio visit: https://weylandmck.com/

Me and your mom were so broke that we had to take the bus to the hospital when her water broke. People were looking at us like we were crazy. Yes, you read that correctly, and those words are based on my guests life, taken from his latest novel, And The There was Us. In this episode I sit down with Author and Writer Kern Carter who at this time just published his 4th book. During this live podcast recording (with an audience), we navigate through the heart of his novel, and explore the complexities of forgiveness and resentment, and share insights into the Black Caribbean culture. Additionally, Kern shares his unique perspective as a single father, which adds layers of depth to our conversation, shedding light on the challenges and joys of parenthood from a father's lens.So whether you're a fan of literature, intrigued by diverse perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration in the human experience, this episode promises to be a thought-provoking and uplifting listening experience.

It has been almost two years since the death of The Wanted star Tom Parker after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020 aged 33. His wife, Kelsey Parker, announced last month that, after a lot of reflection, it was time to take off her wedding rings. Kelsey tells Anita Rani about the decision and how she has dealt with her grief. The Ukrainian government says it has identified 20,000 children who have been abducted by Russian forces. This week saw 11 Ukrainian children reunited with their families. The BBC's Hague Correspondent, Anna Holligan, and filmmaker Shahida Tulaganova, who directed the ITV documentary Ukraine's Stolen Children, discuss. Wicked Little Letters is a new black comedy film set in Littlehampton in the 1920s. It follows two neighbours, deeply conservative Edith Swan played by Olivia Colman and rowdy Irish single mother Rose Gooding played by Jessie Buckley. When Edith and other residents begin to receive poisonous pen letters full of obscenities, potty mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The director, Thea Sharrock joined Emma Barnett to discuss this true story, and the parallels with trolling on social media today. How do black girls and women experience education in Britain today? Sociologist Dr April-Louise Pennant of Cardiff University joined Emma to discuss why Black Caribbean girls are excluded from school at double the rate of white girls and why intersectionality means the issue of afro hair continues to affect black girls' education today. She explores these issues and more in her book, Babygirl, You've Got This! Experiences of Black Girls and Women in the English Education System. The comedy and acting star Aisling Bea grew up in County Kildare in Ireland and in 2011 became the first woman for 20 years to win the prestigious stand-up competition So You Think You're Funny? She spoke to Emma about her latest show, Alice and Jack.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

Hello Interactors,This is the last post on economics for 2023. Next up for winter is human behavior. This post bridges where we left off with traditional colonial nation-states by talking about how similar philosophies are motivating the formation of neocolonial micro-states. What causes people to seek freedom in new places by limiting the freedom of those found in such places?Let's dig in…THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSIn 2009 the venture capitalist, techno-optimist, and libertarian political activist Peter Thiel ‘reasoned'. “[he] no longer believes freedom and democracy are compatible.” He said, “The great task for libertarians is to find an escape from politics in all its forms.” Back then Thiel was introducing his ‘seasteading' project — building or repurposing platforms in ocean waters not covered by international law as micro-nations. He continues to lead his friends and followers, like tech mogul Marc Andreessen, toward these promised lands. They seek sophisticated legal spaces opportunistically drawn inside pre-existing territories with curious jurisdictions, legal structures, and rights. They take on names like ‘innovation hubs' or ‘high-tech parks' — techno-libertarian utopian ‘enclaves' and ‘havens' for those willing to adopt and adhere to their techno-optimist religion.My last two posts talked about the creation of nation-states by powerful governments over the centuries and how they contributed to the current wars in Ukraine and Palestine. But there are also battles in the courtroom between these neocolonial libertarian venture capitalists and the people resisting colonization. This is why, as The Economist says, these libertarian colonies “will have their own government, write their own laws, manage their own currency and, eventually, hold their own elections.” And they have the backing of powerful European and U.S. governments. Sound familiar? The original European colonial nation-states were qausi-governmental entities conceived by rich and powerful private entities to further enrich themselves — often at the expense of local people and land. It's a concept that emerged out the European Enlightenment boosted by new scientific discoveries, technologies, and philosophies.Thinkers like John Locke advocated for the concept of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property, which belonged inherently to individuals. These ideas inspired people to seek places where they could express personal autonomy and the freedom to pursue one's own goals and desires free of rule. This contrasted with long held beliefs that placed collective or communal goals above individual aspirations.The Enlightenment is also often associated with the Age of Reason. Influential philosophers like René Descartes and Immanuel Kant emphasized the role of reason in understanding the world and making decisions. They argued that individuals should use their capacity for rational thought to question traditional authorities and beliefs, thus promoting a more individualistic approach to knowledge and truth. Reason is the hallmark of libertarian political philosophy today.But they're not alone. Rationalism has long been a cornerstone of human understanding, though faces many challenges today. Advances in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and philosophy reveal that rationality is not a neutral tool but is often influenced by power structures, cultural biases, and subjective experiences. What is considered 'rational' can vary across different cultural and social contexts.For example, the ‘rational actor' theory on which mainstream economics rests doesn't factor in confirmation bias — favoring information that confirms preexisting beliefs. A growing number of neuroscientists are revealing confirmation bias triggers activity in brain regions involved in reward processing, suggesting some biases may be rooted in fundamental neural mechanisms.One of the preexisting beliefs of early Enlightenment thinkers, theologians, and colonial settlers is the idea that morality and ethics are not solely dictated by external authorities (like the church or state) but can be discerned through personal reasoning and rational introspection. This led to a more personal and individualistic approach to moral decisions. This may a form of confirmation bias suggesting moral principles should be followed out of a sense of personal duty over a duty to the community.This shift played a crucial role in shaping modern Western societies, influencing everything from political theory to personal identity.These ideas are intermingled in European colonialism and state-making. European powers, perceiving themselves as more 'civilized' and 'rational', used these beliefs to legitimize the domination of other peoples, whom they considered less enlightened or rational. This paternalistic view was used to rationalize the spread of European control and influence across the globe, often disregarding the autonomy and cultural values of colonized peoples.While Enlightenment thinkers championed personal freedom and autonomy, these ideals were selectively applied. Colonial powers often deny these rights to the people in their newly formed colonies, leading to a glaring contradiction between Enlightenment ideals and colonial practices. This paradox is what fuels anti-colonial movements to argue for independence and self-determination just as colonizers did against their religious, feudal, and imperial tyrants.The individualistic approach to morality and ethics of the Enlightenment era led to significant debates and critiques regarding the moral implications of colonialism that are alive today. Some Enlightenment thinkers, like Denis Diderot, Rousseau, and Voltaire and later the abolitionists, criticized colonialism and slavery on moral grounds. Even early American colonizers like Roger Williams, John Woolman, and Thomas Paine criticized the inhumane treatment of Native Americans and the unjust rights of exploitation of land and labor. However, the cloak of moral and civilizational superiority ultimately justified colonial practices then and now.LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALLAre these neocolonial ‘zones of opportunity' just another cloak of moral and civilizational superiority that ultimately justifies total disregard for the autonomy and cultural values of the local people and land? And like other attempts to support colonization, are they endorsed by powerful governments and Western financial institutions? Yes, they are.In 2013, the Honduran government under President Juan Orland Hernández, after controversially reconstituting its Supreme Court, passed the "ZEDEs law" to create "Zones for Employment and Economic Development." These zones, inspired by former World Bank Economist Paul Romer's Charter City concept, involved selling Honduran territory to foreign investors at low costs. The Society for the Socioeconomic Development of Honduras, later known as Honduras Próspera LLC, was established in Biden's home Company State and tax haven, Delaware.Próspera is funded by Peter Thiel and Marc Andreesen and was envisioned as a libertarian utopia. They want to develop a ‘zone' in Crawfish Rock, a small, historically significant community located on the island of Roatán, part of the Bay Islands in Honduras. Its English-speaking origins can be traced back to the early 19th century when the British Empire exerted influence over the region, leading to a significant influx of English-speaking Black Caribbean descendants. Over the years, Crawfish Rock has maintained its unique cultural and linguistic identity, with English remaining the primary language, a testament to its historical ties to the British colonial era and the diverse migration patterns in the Caribbean. An organization has formed to protect these people, their homes, and their heritage — as well as other areas like it in Honduras from ‘neocolonial invasion'.The Vice President of the Crawfish Rock governing council Venessa Cardenas Woods put it plainly, “If you take away our land, if you take away our cultural heritage, our way of living, you take away everything, the entire identity of the group as English-speaking blacks, then you would be eliminating an entire people.”Meanwhile, Prospera's President, Joel Bomgar, who also happens to be a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, believes, “The concept of free private cities and charter cities, specifically what Próspera is trying to do, is the most transformative project in the world.” Bomgar previously started and then sold a remote access software company for support technicians.Lest you think this is purely a conservative GOP libertarian affair, it was the Obama administration that created a “U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America.” Optimistically stating, “While the United States will need to invest significant resources in such an effort, the success of the strategy will depend far more on the readiness of Central American governments to continue to demonstrate political will and undertake substantial political and economic commitments to bring about positive change in the region.”Their efforts and dollars instead supported a government coup and the rise of Hernández which ultimately reshaped the Honduras constitution, reassembled the supreme court, and forced the formation of U.S. backed ‘zones' into law. The coup was unanimously condemned by the UN General Assembly.   In a made-for-tv twist, fast forward to 2022, Honduran President Juan Orland Hernández was arrested, detained, and then extradited at the request of the United States government on drug and arms charges. The Hondurans then elected Xiomar Castro as the country's first female president. She is also the wife of Manuel Zelaya who was ousted in the coup. Her mandate is political platform, social justice, poverty reduction, and opposition to neoliberal policies.She wasted no time. The Honduran Congress voted unanimously to repeal ‘zone' laws and appointed a committee to oversee their elimination. Próspera also wasted no time. Months later the corporation filed a $10.7 billion dollar claim against the Honduran government. This equates to 80% of the Honduran total governmental expenditures. They claim it's a violation of the U.S. Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).Members of the U.S. Congress and Biden administration sought to defend and expand CAFTA provisions to further protect U.S. investments. This system of public-private strong-arming of weaker countries is embedded in U.S. bilateral investment treaties. It can create legal and power imbalances that allow corporations to sue governments for regulations affecting profits without reciprocal accountability for corporate crimes — including violations of the very labor laws and environmental protections Libertarians seek to avoid in the creation of their so-called ‘havens'.The Biden administration's approach to international trade law and the ongoing case of Honduras challenges existing trade norms. Honduras is actively resisting this system, with President Castro's government seeking to reform the international trade system and restrict corporate power from neocolonial expansion.As Honduras prepares to lead the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in 2024, this issue is set to become a central topic in hemispheric discussions. The case underscores the importance of eliminating unfair provisions from U.S. trade agreements to safeguard democracy against corporate interventions. The stakes are high, not just financially but also in terms of the autonomy of cultural values, community identity, and environmental protections. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

In southwest London, there is an area that plays an outsized role in British history. Today, if you walk through Clapham, you will be greeted by formerly grand black and white manor houses, now playing home to the likes of popular coffee chains. So why are we in the verdant, growing suburb of Clapham today? To examine the congregation of a particular site of religious worship, the Holy Trinity Church. Featuring Dr. Katie Donnington, senior lecturer in Black Caribbean and African history at the Open University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashleigh Ainsley, co-founder of Colorintech, discusses what steps companies can take to build diverse teams, explains how Big Tech can do better on inclusion, and what he would like to see from the government's digital skills agenda to encourage more people from ethnic minority backgrounds into tech careers.   Colorintech is a non-profit that focuses on increasing access, awareness and opportunities for underrepresented groups in the technology industry. Ainsley grew up in the diverse London borough of Lewisham and went to Oxford University as "the only Black Caribbean boy to go in that year". After securing an internship at Google, he realised that the tech world “felt more like Oxford than Lewisham." In 2016, following roles in the startup and consulting world, Ainsley co-founded Colorintech, which has grown to a community of over 30,000 people. He is also the founder of Black Tech Fest, a three-day event in October showcasing Black culture and innovation.  

Are you ready to have your mind opened and paradigms shifted? Meet the woman who's not just talking about systemic racism and wealth inequality - she's doing something about it. This is an intimate look into Joyce Materego's powerful journey. In this exclusive episode of 1000 Voices, we delve deep into the life and work of Joyce Materego, COO of the Black Equity Organisation (BEO). From her Tanzanian roots to her tireless efforts in the UK, Joyce's journey is a testament to the resilience and ambition required to dismantle systemic racism.

Today we explore the experiences of Black Caribbean youth in the United Kingdom and the United States. My guest is Derron Wallace, an assistant professor of sociology and education at Brandeis University. Derron Wallace's new book is The Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling for Black Youth. https://freshedpodcast.com/wallace/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/donate

Happy Women's History Month and International Women's Day! In honor of all Caribbean bad gyals at home and in the diaspora, Sarah-anne Gresham joins us for a discussion on Caribbean Feminisms and the ways Caribbean women have challenged oppressions and campaigned for their rights and the rights of others. Sarah-Anne Gresham is the co-founder of Intersect Antigua which is a Queeribbean feminist collective of stories, art, and teach-ins on gender justice. Sarah was a recipient of a Fulbright scholarship in 2018 and received a Master of Arts degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from George Washington University in the spring of 2020. She graduated as a Columbian College of Arts and Sciences “Graduate  Distinguished Scholar” in recognition of her work as a graduate research specialist and communications assistant, as well as her master's thesis on feminist historiography and literary theory. She is now a third-year doctoral student and teaching assistant at Rutgers University with research interests in Black/Caribbean feminist thought, affect theory, comparative racialization, and Japanese anime. Her work as a teaching assistant to undergraduate students is rooted in understanding and critiquing limited liberal feminist paradigms of “equality” with men. Rather than seeking inclusion, equality, or reforms within systems and categories that perpetuate harm, she agitates for abolition and transformative justice and for dismantling, in the words of bell hooks, “white supremacist capitalist patriarchy.” Follow Sarah on Instagram and follow Intersect Antigua on Instagram and Twitter. *Minor Correction: The Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence are November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10, Human Rights Day. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | TwitterLooking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Produced by Breadfruit Media

Embodied Astrology welcomes Junauda Petrus back to the podcast for a conversation about her journey with astrology and its importance in shaping her writing and characters; her upcoming workshop series with Embodied Astrology; creative inspiration through the mutable signs; and some ideas about what Saturn's form building and shape-making influences might bring during its transit in Pisces 2023-2026. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION FOR JUNAUDA'S EMBODIED ASTROLOGY WORKSHOPS HERE JUNAUDA PETRUS is a writer, a soul sweetener, runaway witch, and performance artist of Black-Caribbean descent, born and working on unceded Dakota land in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work centers around pleasure, wildness, queerness, Black-diasporic-futurism, ancestral healing, sweetness and liberation. Her first YA novel, The Stars and The Blackness Between Them received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. She is the co-founder with Erin Sharkey of Free Black Dirt a Black, experimental healing art collective. She is a Jerome 2021-2022 Artist Fellow in Literature. She is currently working on several projects including her second novel Black Circus, writing a puppet show and adapting her first book into a feature film. Her forthcoming illustrated book, Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers is available for pre-order now. Follow Junauda on IG @junauda website: www.junauda.com *** If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and networks. You can also make a 1-time or recurring donation to support our future production. Stay tuned in with the earth, skies and planets by becoming a member of Embodied Astrology. Membership tiers include monthly readings for your sun and rising sign, weekly Embodied Astrology somatic space movement classes, and access to a virtual community space where you're encouraged to explore your chart through the lens of your own embodied experience. Find more guest episodes here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/embodied-astrology/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/embodied-astrology/support

Olivia shares some Black-Caribbean history and talks about the traditions of this celebration. -- Learn More! Junkanoo – December 26, 2022 https://nationaltoday.com/junkanoo/ | Email us! isquaredhello@gmail.com. | Follow us!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isquaredpodcast/ | Twitter @I_squaredpod https://twitter.com/I_SquaredPod | Facebook page http://www.fb.me/ISquaredPod

Today, we talk to Mai Stafford, who is a senior analytical manager at the Health Foundation. Title of paper: Continuity of care in diverse ethnic groups: a general practice record study in EnglandAvailable at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2022.0271Nationally representative survey data show lower continuity of care for most ethnic minority groups. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first national study to examine ethnic inequalities in continuity of care using GP records. The study found that relational continuity of care was lower for people from Black African, Black Caribbean, any other Black background, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani ethnic groups. These ethnic inequalities are not accounted for by socioeconomic deprivation and are seen for people with and without multiple long-term conditions.

'Things Are Always Working Out For Me' Once an undocumented immigrant, and now a US citizen, Felicia J. Persaud is a Black Caribbean-born immigrant, journalist, entrepreneur, and advocate for the Caribbean American community. She tells Delia why 'Things are always working out for me'. Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https:///www.instagram.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Also remember to join us live @ 9 am GMT on Mondays at: http://www.colourful.com or on DAB radio Host - Delia Dolor Segment Writer -  Francesca Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae  Editor - James Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve Podcast Editor - Jonathan Woods

From striking fear into the hearts of opponents with fearsome fast bowls to a gruesome career ending injury forcing retirement at 29, David ‘Syd' Lawrence is a cricketing icon in Bristol and beyond. But it wasn't all plain sailing in a sport known for its elitism for a self-described ‘tear-away kid' of Black Caribbean heritage. Listen in with Neil and Syd as they discuss the trials and tribulations of making it in the game, a move into nightclubs and now his first year as the first Black president of a County Cricket Club at Gloucestershire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion and Cannes go hand-in-hand.So it made sense that we sat down and spoke to one of the most unique TikTokers and his approach to fashion: Pelé Newell.Pelé Newell, who is of white and Black Caribbean heritage, part of the LGBTQ+ community, spoke to Ashley Rudder on how entwined the multiple parts of one's identity can be and how they often can't be understood in isolation and how they integrate with a subject like fashion.Everything Is Better With Creators is produced by Whalar.Whalar. We Power the Creator Economy. Learn more at http://whalar.com#creators #creatoreconomy

Join me for a Cancerian conversation with two of my favorite magical thinkers – Junauda Petrus-Nasah and Kadie Henderson – where we talk about music, sensuality, violence, the erotic, the speculative, and all things Cancerian. Junauda Petrus-Nasah is a writer, a soul sweetener, runaway witch, and performance artist of Black-Caribbean descent, born and working on unceded Dakota land in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work centers around pleasure, wildness, queerness, Black-diasporic-futurism, ancestral healing, sweetness and liberation. Her first YA novel, The Stars and The Blackness Between Them received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. She is the co-founder with Erin Sharkey of Free Black Dirt a Black, experimental healing art collective. She is a Jerome 2021-2022 Artist Fellow in Literature. She is currently working on several projects including her second novel Black Circus, writing a puppet show and adapting her first book into a feature film. Learn more at www.junauda.com and follow her on IG @junauda FIND JUNAUDA'S BOOK, The Stars and the Blackness Between Them REGISTER FOR JUNAUDA'S WORKSHOP: THE COSMIC JUICINESS WITHIN ****** Kadie Henderson is an amazing, multi-talented astrologer and friend of mine and Junauda. They are also the Synthesis Space Research Resident Fellow for Embodied Astrology. In her work, Kadie uses astrology and their creative practice to synthesize workshops and experiences that help folks engage with the totality of being human. Follow Kadie on IG @kadiesmiles_ LISTEN TO KADIE'S EROTIC EMBODIMENT PODCAST AND HER CANCER NEW MOON HOROSCOPES REGISTER FOR KADIE'S EMBODIED ASTROLOGY PRACTICE SPACE SERIES ****** If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and networks Find more guest episodes here Get free monthly horoscopes here Learn more about the Embodied Astrology membership tiers Follow on IG @embodiedastrology Appreciate this podcast and want to support it? Your tips and donations make all the difference! Leave a tip here. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/embodied-astrology/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/embodied-astrology/support

Climate change is real and politicians can no longer dismiss it as a myth or fake news. Droughts are becoming the norm in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hurricanes and storms are slowly eroding the world's best beaches. Black communities worldwide are the most vulnerable to poor water and sanitation, and pollution, living in the most deplorable living conditions. In this episode of Global Take, Alexanderia Haidara talks with Dr. April Baptiste about the effects of climate change, and how global policies affect Black Caribbean communities. We discuss the effects of environmental racism on black communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her research centers on the effects of climate change in Caribbean fishers communities, particularly among black Jamaicans. Recently many countries signed the Paris Agreement, which seeks to guide the treatment of climate change by limiting the rise of the global temperature below 2 ̊ Celsius. Do these international treaties target marginalized black communities in the Caribbean and Latin America? How effective are these treaties when it comes to combating climate change? What about China and its growing influence in the Caribbean? Tune in to Global Take. Bio: Dr. April Baptiste is a professor of environmental studies and Africana and Latin American studies at Colgate University. She loved climbing guava trees with her five siblings as a child, collecting fruits in her backyard, and playing with her mother's animals as if they were pets. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Baptiste grew up embraced by greenery, faith, and a mother who prioritized hard work and education for her children. She earned her B.S and M.Sc from the University of West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad in 2002 and 2004 respectively. She earned her Ph.D. from State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2008. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental psychological variables and environmental justice issues within the Caribbean region. Dr. Baptiste's research projects have examined the relationship between environmental attitudes and concerns toward oil and gas drilling in Trinidad and the relationship between environmental justice and the siting of aluminum smelters. She has been featured on NPR and other international media outlets. Podcast Team Alexanderia Haidara, Host and Podcast Producer Cheryle Galloway-Podcast Op-Ed Writer Sidney Walters-Podcast Social Media Coordinator Follow Black Professionals in International Affairs at www.iabpia.org, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram.

Rufus John is remarkable entrepreneur. Our conversation was very informative and helpful for the listeners who want to be apart of the march. Rufus John is an award-winning Black Caribbean-Canadian R&B/ Soul singer & songwriter is gearing up to release the single, Freedom Marching (Part I). The song was available for pre-order since January 10th, 2022, and will be featured on the 3-song EP, The Freedom Marching Project, which is slated to be released on February 4th, 2022. In support of the release of the EP, the project will also consist of; two official music videos, one in-studio performance video, a Call-To-Action Commercial, a Behind the Scenes Docuseries and a website that will feature resources and information for those who are willing to watch, listen and learn to then #JoinTheMarch. The Freedom Marching Project founded by John, was inspired by the thousands of people who had the courage to use their voice to take action by marching through streets all over the world shouting, “Black Lives Matter!” in what is hailed as the most significant civil rights movement of our generation. The goals of the Project are to use the creative power of Art, Education and Activism to; honor the community leaders who are fighting daily on the frontlines for equity, access, diversity, participation, and rights for Black, Indigenous, racialized communities, to shed light on the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous & Racialized communities and to provide resources and information to those who want to Stay Informed, Get Connected and Take Action. John's own music tells life stories of his past. A certified youth worker and mentor, John's goal is to bring to the fore-front, deeply embedded issues experienced by the youth he helps and to inspire those who want to do more, to listen, to learn and join the movement. John's mandate has always been to not just connect but to engage in what is happening in the world. John's patience & commitment comes from his own experiences & mistakes and the people that helped him. Walking alongside the youth he mentors is not only necessary for their journey but for his. Being in for the long term is important. Showing up is key. John used his connections within the music industry to bring together some Juno & Grammy award winners & nominees to lend their voices and talents to this special project. Collectively the talented group is called, United Artists 4 change and the ensemble features over 40 Black and Racialized Artists, Musicians and Producers from around Canada. The EP was produced by Da-Rell Clifton, vocally produced by Gary McAuley, Rufus John & Darren Hamilton, and mixed/mastered by Dan Brodbeck. Some of the artists involved are: JRDN, Carlos Morgan, D.O, Chad Price, Dan-e-o, Owen “O Sound” Lee, Dwayne Morgan, Quisha Wint, Jason Simmons (Vocal Paint), The McAuley Boys, Nefe, Clair Davis, Aphrose, D/Shon and The Waterloo Region Mass Choir. The Freedom Marching Project has partnered with Community leader Selam Debs & the initiative Parents of Black Children. A Go Fund Me page has been set up where people can donate for the month of February and all the proceeds raised via Go Fund Me will be evenly distributed between The Freedom Marching Project and our partners who are combating racism, oppression and discrimination within the current systems and communities. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-freedom-marching-project?utm_campaign=p_lico+communities. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-freedom-marching-project?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Link Below to Order "The Freedom Marching Project: https://linktr.ee/Freedom Thank you for listening and supporting!!! PLEASE SUPPORT RUFUS JOHN MOVEMENT.. Continue listening to the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caramel-lucas/message

Wanderlust Swinger Episode on Rule Breaking "We Broke Our #1 Swinging Rule" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderlust-swingers-swinging-lifestyle/id1023334577?i=1000549272088 About Jhen: Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Jhen is a pansexual and polyamorous Black woman who hosts the Monogamish Pod, a podcast exploring non-monogamy and polyamory through a Black Caribbean lens using pop culture and interviews. Engaged in polyamorous practice for the past 10 years, Jhen is sharing stories and creating a deeper understanding of the different facets of non-monogamy and polyamory that BIPOC experience. Where to find The Monogamish Pod: Monogamishpod.com Instagram - @monogamishpod Twitter - @monogamishpod TikTok - @monogamishpod Facebook page Youtube - Monogamish Pod Patreon - patreon.com/monogamishpod (18+ so has to be typed in that way of course) Where to find her Twitter - @haveyoumetjhen Instagram - @haveyoumetjhen

Today we are joined by actor, singer, and mindfulness consultant Elroy "Spoonface" Powell. He shares about his dysfunctional childhood, the racism he encountered as a Black Caribbean growing up in London, his rise and fall from fame in the music industry, and how he has used failure and hardship to cultivate a purposeful and fulfilling life. Spoonface achieved international recording success in 2000 with the Black Legend cover of Barry White's song "You See the Trouble with Me". This proved to be a hit single reaching No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart, selling several million worldwide. His acting credits include  Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson's film ‘Fighting With My Family', Jingle Jangle, and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. He is also the author of "How To Think Beyond a Chart Position - 5 key considerations for emerging talent: "100 things I wish someone f@ck!ng told me before I joined the music industry".https://www.spoonface.nethttps://www.instagram.com/spoonface1Support the Podcast -https://www.patreon.com/adultchildwww.buymeacoffee.com/adultchildFollow Andrea on social -www.instagram.com/adultchildpodwww.tiktok.com/@adultchildpodMid-roll music source https://soundcloud.com/barry-saintjust/black-legend-you-see-the-trouble-with-me (I do not own the rights of song - for entertainment purposes only, no monetization)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/adultchild)

The US claims Russia plans a ‘false flag' operation in Ukraine to justify an invasion. The UK's defence secretary speaks out against ‘false narratives' from President Putin.BFBS Sitrep explains the information war being fought over Ukraine, and asks a former NATO spokesman if sending British weapons to the country hands ammunition for disinformation to Moscow.Why are just 5 of the 1500 most senior Armed Forces officers Black-Caribbean or Asian?And BFBS Reporter Simon Newton takes us on a journey to the Antarctic with Defence's climate-change champion.

It's our season finale, and we're joined by writer and performance artist, Junauda Petrus-Nasah. We discuss the spiritual elements, pleasure politics, queerness, and family dynamics of her young adult novel, The Stars and the Blackness Between Them. We also get into our love of Whitney Houston, abolition work, and the need to deprogram our internalized restrictions on pleasure. Junauda Petrus-Nasah is a writer, a soul sweetener, runaway witch, and performance artist of Black-Caribbean descent, born and working on Dakota land aka Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work centers around wildness, queerness, Black-diasporic-futurism, ancestral healing, sweetness, shimmer, and liberation. Her first YA novel, The Stars and The Blackness Between Them received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. She is currently working on several projects including her second novel Black Circus, a puppet show, and writing for film. Resources The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good edited by Adrienne Maree Brown Saga Boy: My Life of Blackness and Becoming by Antonio Michael Downing BE A PATRON! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hoodooplantmamas SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @hoodooplants Instagram: @hoodooplantmamas EMAIL & SPONSOR INQUIRIES hoodooplantmamas@gmail.com DONATE Paypal: paypal.me/hoodooplantmamas Cashapp: cash.me/$hoodooplantmamas This podcast was created, hosted, and produced by Dani & Leah. Our music was created by Tasha, and our artwork was designed by Bianca. 

In this one we get some good views and good vibes with founder of outdoor network Steppers UK, Cherelle Harding. We hear how the music of Bob Marley brought her a new appreciation of nature, why outdoor upskilling is key to making change stick, and what needs to be done to improve nature connection in urban areas. Cherelle is the founder of Steppers UK, a community group based in the Midlands, focused on encouraging more people from under-represented backgrounds into outdoor activities including walking.  In this episode of Finding Our Way, Cherelle, a young woman of Black Caribbean ethnicity talks about racism, feeling safe in the countryside and her work to improve the representation and confidence of people from black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as barriers for people living in urban areas.  Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.thebmc.co.uk/finding-our-way-podcast-cherelle-harding Find Steppers UK on Instagram @Steppers_UK  For further information or support in relation to issues raised in this episode, please visit: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/discrimination-because-of-race-religion-or-belief/ For further information about Mountain Training's courses including Hill & Mountain Skills and the Mountain Leader qualification, please visit: https://www.mountain-training.org/. For information on funding available to support course attendance visit: https://www.mountain-training.org/help/resources/bursaries-for-our-qualifications. Finding Our Way is supported by Berghaus, and hosted by BMC walking ambassador Mary-Ann Ochota and expedition leader and equity champion Cress Allwood. Our editor is Chris Stone. The cover artwork was designed by Neil Arch. Get involved with the conversation – share your thoughts on @teamBMC on instagram and twitter with the hashtag #FindingOurWay.

On today's F.A.CT.S. podcast, host Kevin talks with guest speaker Joshua Ware, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Family Medicine, a therapist, a co-author, and a training specialist for Children of Promise, NYC. Joshua has spent the past 3 years in the Crown Heights community providing psychotherapy to older teens and adults who normally wouldn't have access to therapy. His expertise and curricula focus on dismantling the stigma of mental health care within the Black/Caribbean community in order to create healing spaces for those who are prevented from having access. Joshua specializes in individual trauma-based therapy and is well versed in many evidence-based practices, which allows him to tailor his approach for disenfranchised people. Joshua's work has historically been rooted in level analysis through an anti-oppressive to approach discourse by assessing how the macro and mezo levels within systems impact the micro. Joshua has also participated in policy work and has assisted in the creation of college level curricula taught within Sing Sing Correctional facility for men who were not expected to be released from incarceration. He has also co-created the Mass Incarceration Conversation Series with Dr. Kirk A. James, which provided conversation addressing the impact of hyper incarceration of subjugated communities. Joshua has presented his work around dismantling anti-blackness within the social work profession for Children of Promise, the NASW-NYC Conference, the National Conference in Washington, DC., as well as graduate level spaces at NYU. In this episode, we're going to have a conversation about what trauma looks like for Black men and ways healing could be a key component to breaking everlasting barriers. To Connect with Joshua, check her out here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmaskulinity/ Email: joshthetherapist@gmail.com Find Me On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevin-caraballo Twitter: https://twitter.com/kcaraballob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayhumblekev/ & https://www.instagram.com/facts_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinSpeaksFacts/ Subscribe and Leave a Review! Thank You! Music by Wataboi Link:-"https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=1171 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevincb-facts/support

Covid cases are rising again as a new strain is identified. Delta variant is more transmissible than the original strain. Countries are trying to increase vaccination but Black African and Black Caribbean are the least vaccinated population. In this episode, the group talk about their opinion on the vaccination and deep-diving into: 1. Vaccination / Covid / Delta variant - update 2. Are we vaccinated? 3. Why do we think that the black community have a low adoption rate of the vaccination? 3. Should the vaccination be mandatory? 4. What next? Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcast@gmail.com Instagram @takeflightpodcast

In this episode of The Forum Podcast, Dr. Theodora Philip (TAP Consultants, LLC) and Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel (The XaySky Group) explore being an ally as Black Caribbean women, and, through storytelling, they share strategies to advocate and promote equity at work and in society. While much of the focus in recent times have been on racial, ethic, and LGBTQ+ discrimination and disparities, who is an ally, how to be one and the actions that should be taken to promote equity of the marginalized they support is more complex than the headlines. Fundamentally, discrimination and inequities are related to a spectrum of characteristics that involves just being human. These include but are not limited to age, culture, disabilities (innate or acquired), gender, indigenous heritage, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic, political views, among others. The challenge becomes when the ally themselves show up in society or are perceived as a member of the marginalized group under attack. Learning Outcomes Define ally from the perspective of a marginalized person, who seeks equity at work & in society Share ally stories and strategies that promote self-reflection, understanding & clarity of role Explore ally-ship (identified & assumed) with targeted, context and culture specific interventions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fwi/support

Building on a recent article published by Bloomberg about property wealth in the UK, the three communities at the bottom = Black African, Black Caribbean and Bangladeshi In this episode the group talk about their observations growing up in these communities and deep diving into: 1. Why does this gap exist? 2. Are we as a community getting better or worse? 3. What can we do to improve it and actively help? Insightful, personal and sometimes conflicting conversation but make sure to tune in and let us know your thoughts Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at takeflightpodcast@gmail.com Instagram @takeflightpodcast

This week we speak to James Page, CEO of Haringey Education Partnership (HEP). HEP is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company established by Haringey schools in partnership with the local authority. We talk about what education partnerships do and how HEP helps local schools work together in a high challenge, high support, high trust environment for the good of all pupils.  We also hear about some of the recent work HEP has been doing on school improvement, curriculum and BAME achievement.     We talk about:  How being genuinely schools-led is central to the way HEP works  Haringey and the challenges schools serving the borough face  How they are working as a family of schools on curriculum development  The focus HEP have had over the past 4 years and continue to develop around Black Carribean and BAME achievement   How, as a school partnership HEP resources and approaches school improvement differently  The importance of keeping school improvement on the agenda even during the early stages of the pandemic  How the support HEP offers adapted to remote delivery  The work of their Black Caribbean and BAME Achievement Steering Group. In particular how they are helping schools to recognise and understand the systemic issues preventing all pupils achieving their potential and then finding really concrete ways to make meaningful change  The future evolution of HEP and other education partnerships like it   You can watch HEP's 2021 BAME Achievement Conference here 

In this episode Laura meets with Professor Calvin Moorley PhD, Professor Diversity & Social Justice at London South Bank University. He gives an insight to his nursing career and his passion for research. He gives advice for nurses wishing to study at doctorate level and gives tips into improving your writing practices. Professor Calvin is also the Editor of the Journal of Transcultural Nursing and gives advice for nurses wishing to take part in research and interested in publishing their work. Professor Calvin outlines his role as a Professor and the importance of him being a role model for other Black Caribbean men in nursing. In his role at the university Professor Calvin particularly focuses on race and gender to ensure that the lived experience of equality happens. He gives career advice to student nurses and newly qualified nurses.

This episode I speak with Assistant Principal Abbi Bainton who has been working professionally in the educational sector both in the UK and in the Caribbean. We speak about her experiences of being a mixed-heritage woman living in the UK, racism in the British educational system and the false narratives behind the attainment gap of Black Caribbean students in the UK.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Jerelle Joseph, a Research Fellow in Physical & Chemical Sciences at King's College, Cambridge and Founder of carischolar.com. We learn about her journey into the world of scientific academia from her upbringing in Dominica and discuss her comparative experience living and studying in the UK, navigating the space as a Black Caribbean woman and the fundamental importance of mentorship and guidance for students to realise their full potential academically and professionally. Follow Jerelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerelleaj Check out carischolar.com

In this weeks episode we discuss the part of the uk's race report that focused on fatherless homes in the uk black Caribbean community and how it affects children within the community In the second part of the show we discuss DMX and how his current predicament was something his circle of friends and family would have seen coming from a mile away.

In this episode of the Journal of Black Psychology podcast series, Editor's Assistant Alexandra VanBergen talks with Dr. Donna-Maria B. Maynard about her recently published co-authored article "Exploring Her Roots: Black Caribbean Hair Identity and Going Natural Using Social Media Networks."

Great interview with author Sinder-Marie about life in Toronto, growing up in the 90's, surviving Covid-19, HipHop Culture, business, family, lifestyles, racism, "AMERICA" , and more. This book is everything Scarborough, everything Toronto, and everything Canada didn't know it was. Sinder-Marie is a poet. Masterfully written, she paints vivid imagery of life in "the Ridge," the Toronto Community Housing neighborhood that raised her. Sinder-Marie's account gives a true insight of experiences of second-generation Black Caribbean adolescents raised in Toronto. Her lyrical writing, weaving together imagery of 90s hip hop and R & B, pop culture, and comic book references, draws you into the highs, and the tragedies of such a childhood, while also acting as a memoir of a truly remarkable woman. A work of non-fiction, this book serves as a novel, a textbook, and a love letter - capable of both entertaining and educating its reader, while calling to life the treasured relationships of Sinder's youth. Go check for her book on AMAZON NOW! Terrance Hutchinson www.Yourbestlifestyles.com terrance.hutchinson2@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbestlifestyles/support

Yesterday, we began the work of closing a painful and dark chapter in American history. In this Roundtable Edition of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, our team gets together 24 hours before the momentous occasion of the Presidential Inauguration that would install the most diverse leadership within an American administration that we have ever experienced. Lunna is in Puerto Rico, Xaulanda is in St. Croix (both U.S. territories), and Chris and I are on the U.S. mainland as we discuss this historical moment from several perspectives: Black Caribbean and Puerto Rican looking from the outside in, and a U.S. Latina and White male viewing it all from inside the wall. It turned out to be a very insightful conversation that will delight social anthropology geeks. One of the big takeaways: people of color know the difference between a White supremacist and a good person that happens to be White. So, there IS hope for one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Have you ever spoken to a Black Caribbean man or woman that supports Donald Trump? Well we got you, the interview was conducted mere hours after Joe Bidden and Kamala Harris were elected to the Oval Office. With fresh wounds Haitian American Constantine Jean-Pierre bravely sipped tea and talked about his upbringing in Brooklyn, why he 100% supports Trump, his hate for Democrats, and his thoughts on why the Black lives matter movement does not support black men and more The opinions of guests are their own and does not represent this podcast. Follow us on social media @mangoteapodcast, Don’t forget to share and subscribe to us on all streaming platforms --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mango-tea-podcast/support

Pelau aka Rice and Peas aka Cook up aka Peas and rice. The combination of peas and rice is diasporic in the tropics. Every Caribbean nation has some version of such a dish enshrined as at least one of its national dishes. What does this dish symbolize about all we've adapted and what we've lost. And how might we build an understanding of (Black) Caribbean masculinity and a fight to revolutionize it – which is also to reclaim its divine feminine. Hosted by Roger Bonair-Agard & Kevin Adonis Browne, who are joined by panelists: Ernesto Quiñonez (PR)Richard Georges (USVI)Dmitiry Leger (Haiti)This discussion features a panel of Caribbean men in the encounter, confront, and de/reconstruction of their masculinity; and how we hold one another in that transformational journey of justice, in a way that lets us bring us all on that evolutionary journey.Shop BCLF Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/bclfbooksGet BCLF Merch - https://www.bklyncbeanlitfest.com/merchLet's be social - Instagram | Facebook | Website

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! This season is the BIPOC edition with voices from across Canada. To launch things off I welcome a fellow Trini into the mix, Bernadette Arthur, in a two part series. In this first edition, Bernadette shares about her journey of faith, what it looked to deconstruct her experience in both Black Caribbean and Seventh Day Adventist traditions, and putting together the pieces into a new way forward. About Bernadette Bernadette Arthur spent over 15 years studying and working in the social services sector. She took a leap of faith and shifted into doing work that more aligned with her values and practices. She stumbled upon the work of John McKnight and grassroot practitioner like Dr. John M. Perkins, which lead her to embark on a self-directed journey to learn more about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). One of the results of that journey was her becoming a vetted Community Advancement Coach for a North American network of ABCD coaches and practitioners. Fuelled with the knowledge and lived experience of the effects of systemic oppression, Bernadette has spent half of the last decade engaging more directly in racial equity, justice and re-conciliation work. She has worked mainly within the non-profit sector designing and facilitating innovative learning opportunities for community and organizational groups. Bernadette specializes in designing, curating and facilitating transformational learning events that offer saf(er) space for people to listen, unpack, explore, create and heal. She is a proud Afro-Caribbean Canadian who was born and raised in Scarborough, ON, but who is Trini to the bone. When she’s not crafting new ways to creatively bring people together, she loves exploring new restaurants that feature authentic cultural cuisine, being in the presence of majestic things (like mountains, water, and forests), and dancing awkwardly on a dance floor. Find her over at https://www.asharedtable.ca/ and https://linktr.ee/asharedtable.ca Faith in a Fresh vibe connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram | Cypher Church

When Indira finished high school in the U.S. Virgin Islands, she was not planning to attend college and now is an emerging thought leader in brain health disparities across race and ethnicity. She is currently a postdoctoral research scientist at the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She earned her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Pennsylvania State University. Her work aims to identify the underlying molecular, structural, and functional neural architecture of disparities in dementia and the sociocultural factors that contribute to these inequalities.⁣ We discussed her journey to graduate school as a Black Caribbean woman, specifically the way she explored different research experiences, which ultimately led her to discovering her interest in cognitive neuroscience. Throughout Indira's story she shed light on the importance of staying open to different opportunities while paying attention to the things that interest you. This advice doesn't just apply to picking and pursuing your graduate degree, Indira was intentional about fostering a community throughout her graduate journey and continues to do so as co-founder of U.N.I.T.Y. Listen in to learn more about finding your research interest, finding your tribe, and more.   Follow Indira on Instagram and Twitter @indiraturney and Unity on Instagram @unity4bipoc

In a world where everyone is fighting for attention on social media, mainstream media and online, how do you get your message or story out to the masses? In this episode, Coach Stone speaks with Fenella Bruce, a veteran television producer and writer, and Founder of FKB Media Solutions – a media consulting company that finds solutions for media problems. She shares great tips to help you get mainstream media coverage. Fennella has worked in the field of journalism for over 20 years and produced both Canada’s national morning shows – Your Morning and Canada AM. Fenella was also a senior writer or producer at numerous major market television stations, including CTV News Channel, CP24, CityTv, Toronto 1, and BET. For six years, she taught Media Theory at Centennial College and served on many critique juries, including the Canadian Screen Awards and The New York Festivals International TV Broadcasting Awards.She talks about leaping from journalism to production and how these are two intertwined with each other. She also talks about why there is nothing wrong with doing something else as long as you enjoy it, and you love the challenge. Fenella also mentions how black people don't have enough exposure in the media, especially in lead roles and positions behind the camera. If you have a dream or you are searching for your dream, listen to this episode. Here are a few more highlights from our conversation: [10:39] Never burn your bridges.[11:29] As a journalist, you genuinely have to be an expert on everything.[11:47] When you are writing, you have to be able to summarize things very quickly.[12:18] The writer gets to interact with everyone, the reporters, the camera person, the editors, and the assignment desk.[12:32] Most writers go into producing because once you know what everybody does and how it works, that is the first step to becoming a producer. [12:55] You have to be able to write if you are a good producer.[13:47] That is what people think about journalism, you are in front of the camera, or you are writing a story. But I did not realize so many other roles until I started volunteering in the newsroom that were open to me and that I should consider.[14:04] Producers are decision-makers. They are gatekeepers.[14:35] If you have a good team and a team that respects you, then it is not a difficult job.[20:51] You want to be in the space, so people see you, and when an opportunity comes up, they think about you. [21:10 ] A lot of people do not understand the power of mentorship. It is the power of getting in the same space as people who are already doing what you are doing. [21:57] You have got to keep your eye on the prize. [22:37] I am not afraid to speak to people. I am not afraid to put myself out there and take feedback. I want to learn. [32:01] If you decide to ease in into doing something else, you could always come back to doing what you were doing. [32:48] There is no shame in going back.[32:54] If I can do my job as well as I was doing for someone else and make these companies millions of dollars, then I can do that for me. [33:04] You have to be able to bet on yourself.[34:40] What you need to do is sit down, figure out how much you need to make for a month, set that as your goal, look at what you can do, and how you can get that goal, and then you do from there.[35:08] When you have that monthly goal, it does not seem as daunting to you. [35:41] Many of us give up on our dreams and goals because we do not think it is possible. But we have not sat down and mapped things out. [37:38] I tell people when things do not work. I am not going to act like everything is all great. [39:05] Sometimes, you can do something just for the love of it.[40:01] It was either do it now or don’t do it at all.[45:46] If you find the right people and train them properly, you can relieve a lot for you. [49:21] Auntie Jillian is Canada’s first Black Caribbean reality tv show. [51:57] A lot of shows or people, Candian personalities, are the same people. We do not see any fresh new faces.[53:43] When everybody looks the same, then you’re not going to get anything different. You’re going to get the same stuff, and that’s what you’re getting in Canadian Television.[1:00:47] It’s all about your work ethic and being open. [1:04:05] Make sure that your package is right.[1:04:42] Ensure that your website reflects what you’re doing, up to date, with good content, easy to navigate, and shows what you want to do.[1:10:00] You want to make sure you’re targeting the right person, and then you want to send what’s called the “pitch.”   [1:10:19] You have to be careful because sometimes you’ll just get shrugged off to advertising, so there has to be something distinctive about you. [1:11:48] The easier you can make it for the reporter or the producer to visually see your story, the easier it will be for you to get your story in.[1:16:23] When you’re working from home, you can continuously work. And so, you have to learn to draw that line.[1:18:07] That’s part of grinding, where you can’t let things set you back. [1:19:55] Set an attitude of gratitude.[1:20:08] Gratitude is not just about saying thank you when somebody does something for you. It’s about saying thank you even when they haven’t done something for you.Links:Danny Stone WebsiteDanny Stone FacebookDanny Stone InstagramDanny Stone TwitterDanny Stone LinkedInFenella Bruce Social MediaFenella Bruce WebsiteFenella Bruce InstagramFenella Bruce TwitterFenella Bruce LinkedIn

In today's ( late) episode Jeneva discuss how church didn't teach everything especially when it comes to dealing with people socially --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ever paused tentatively at which box to tick whenever you have to fill out a form? Black African, Black Caribbean, Black British, Other? What’s the difference? After a brief hiatus, we’re back to discuss what it means to be a part of the African... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/xennials/message

Jhen is a 30ish year old, hilarious, pansexual woman from Jamaica who has been exploring non-monogamy since she first shared a boyfriend with her best friend when she was six! In all seriousness, monogamy really isn't her thing and pretty much all of her adult-life relationships have been non-monogamous in some fashion. She shares a journey with us which spans multiple cultures and includes a fair amount of laughs!   She is also one of the co-creators and hosts of The Monogamish Pod podcast which focuses on ethical non-monogamy through the Black Caribbean lens.   See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd Virtual Meet and Greet!   Check out the all new inclusive and diverse AltPlayGround!   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing    https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/  

In this episode, I speak with writer, pleasure activist, filmmaker and performance artist, Junauda Petrus-Nasah.Junauda Petrus-Nasah is a writer, pleasure activist, filmmaker and performance artist of Black-Caribbean descent, born on Dakota land. Her work centers around wildness, queerness, Black-diasporic-futurism, ancestral healing, sweetness, shimmer and liberation. She is the co-founder with Erin Sharkey of Free Black Dirt, an experimental arts production company. She is the writer and director of "Sweetness of Wild" a poetic-episodic film series themed around Blackness, queerness, biking, resistance, love and coming of age in Minneapolis. Her first YA novel, The Stars and The Blackness Between Them is a Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book. She lives in Minneapolis with her wife, child and family.

Ethnic minorities especially Black Caribbean males are at highest risk from the Corona Virus. The key here is obesity or comorbidity which is highest in Black males and in ethnic minorities with increased age. The UK has the most diverse and largest mix of these at risk groups in Europe. Corona Virus uses the ACE2 receptor to enter cells and this in increased in any form of stress whether physical or psychological including on fat cells. This is the mechanism by which Corona virus kills people who are already unwell or obese. It is also why healthy elderly are relatively resistant to Corona Virus. In other words the risk factor is not age. It is just more likely you will be unwell when older. Once you hit the 90s or even 100s it usually means by definition you have avoided chronic illnesses in order to reach that age which is why there are so many instances of the very old recovering successfully.Lock down not only increases stress but the forthcoming economic catastrophe will further increase stress making everyone more vulnerable to Corona Virus. Furthermore a second peak is of course going to happen when lock down is eased as has already happened in Germany. It happened with the Spanish Flu and is far more likely to happen with the far less fatal Corona Virus.Therefore in almost every way possible the government is getting is response to Corona Virus wrong. Indeed Professor LockDown broke his own rules with his married mistress so fervently did he believe in the necessity of his own rules.Again we say the government is driven by fear, pressure of conformity and narrow spectrum Professors rather than an expert with broad knowledge and common sense. We have been right at every stage of this process by interpreting and stating known facts with a thorough understanding of psychology and an open mind. Interestingly the healthiest people in the UK and the least susceptible to Corona Virus are the Chinese. Now if I were a Chinese Virology Engineer in my laboratory....

Ethnic minorities especially Black Caribbean males are at highest risk from the Corona Virus. The key here is obesity or comorbidity which is highest in Black males and in ethnic minorities with increased age. The UK has the most diverse and largest mix of these at risk groups in Europe. Corona Virus uses the ACE2 receptor to enter cells and this in increased in any form of stress whether physical or psychological including on fat cells. This is the mechanism by which Corona virus kills people who are already unwell or obese. It is also why healthy elderly are relatively resistant to Corona Virus. In other words the risk factor is not age. It is just more likely you will be unwell when older. Once you hit the 90s or even 100s it usually means by definition you have avoided chronic illnesses in order to reach that age which is why there are so many instances of the very old recovering successfully.Lock down not only increases stress but the forthcoming economic catastrophe will further increase stress making everyone more vulnerable to Corona Virus. Furthermore a second peak is of course going to happen when lock down is eased as has already happened in Germany. It happened with the Spanish Flu and is far more likely to happen with the far less fatal Corona Virus.Therefore in almost every way possible the government is getting is response to Corona Virus wrong. Indeed Professor LockDown broke his own rules with his married mistress so fervently did he believe in the necessity of his own rules.Again we say the government is driven by fear, pressure of conformity and narrow spectrum Professors rather than an expert with broad knowledge and common sense. We have been right at every stage of this process by interpreting and stating known facts with a thorough understanding of psychology and an open mind. Interestingly the healthiest people in the UK and the least susceptible to Corona Virus are the Chinese. Now if I were a Chinese Virology Engineer in my laboratory....

Author Junauda Petrus-Nasah shares her journey of researching queerness within Black American and Black Caribbean culture for her young adult novel, The Stars and The Blackness Between Them, which is about queer young Black love across the diaspora, mass incarceration, astrology, ancestral magic, Whitney Houston and trusting your sacredness despite oppression and heartbreak. Junauda’s work is inspired by the absence of examples of herself within popular text as a young person and how that has played out in both her life and her work. This EDTalk was recorded in front of a live audience at Icehouse in Minneapolis on March 2, 2020. EDTalks is co-sponsored by AchieveMpls and The Citizens League, with generous support from the Bush Foundation and Comcast. Audio production by https://www.soundspowerful.com. Learn more at www.achievempls.org/edtalks or follow us on Twitter at #EDTalksMN.

The Black Caribbean Perspective on African Americans and The Disconnect From Africa w/ Nelly Please Subscribe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/searchforuhuru Instagram: Searchforuhuru instagram: Africapersonified Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/searchforuhuru Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Africaperson... Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchforuhuru/ https://www.dynastamir.com

Dione C Haynes aka Rampage is a Winnipeg based writer, poet and comedian. A vocal member in the LGBTQ community. Forever observant and celebrating her Black Caribbean roots. She took time to speak to the 393 youth about her inspirations, creative process, and endeavours. Her involvement in WOKE comedy, organizing a comedy routine are covered and a small performance of two of her poems are included.

Lets talk reparations, weak communities, sugar daddy politics, history repeating itself, blue collar criminals and the black caribbean identity: Yep this show is a syringe loaded with empowerment. Dr Garfield Alexander is in the house and he’s dropping historical facts and commentary on being a caribbean resident when the world is at your doorstep.

Eva Yaa Asantewaa (2017 Bessie Award winner for Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance) is a writer, curator and community educator. Since 1976, she has contributed writing on dance to Dance Magazine, The Village Voice, SoHo Weekly News, Gay City News, The Dance Enthusiast, Time Out New York and other publications and interviewed dance artists and advocates as host of two podcasts, Body and Soul and Serious Moonlight. She blogs on the arts, with dance as a specialty, for InfiniteBody and served as Editor in Chief of Dancer's Turn, a blog devoted to longform profiles of dance artists, created by students of her "Writing on Dance" workshop series at New York Live Arts. Ms. Yaa Asantewaa joined the curatorial team for Danspace Project’s Platform 2016: Lost and Found and created the skeleton architecture, or the future of our worlds, featuring 21 Black women and gender-nonconforming performers for an evening of group improvisation. Her cast was awarded a 2017 Bessie for Outstanding Performer. As EYA Projects, she has begun partnerships with organizations such as Gibney Dance Center, Abrons Arts Center, Dance/NYC, BAX and Dancing While Black to curate and facilitate Long Table conversations on topics of concern in the dance/performance community. She was a member of the inaugural faculty of Montclair State University’s MFA in Dance program. She has also served on the faculty for New England Foundation for the Arts' Regional Dance Development Initiative Dance Lab 2016 for emerging Chicago-area dance artists. In May 2017, she served on the faculty for the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography's inaugural Moving Forward Dialogues Dance Lab for Emerging Choreographers. Ms. Yaa Asantewaa served as a member of the New York Dance and Performance (Bessie) Awards committee for three years and as a consultant or panelist for numerous arts funding or awards organizations including the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. A native New Yorker of Black Caribbean heritage, Eva makes her home in the East Village with her wife, Deborah, and cat, Crystal. https://infinitebody.blogspot.com

 FrankieSense Host, Frankie Picasso had a fun-filled conversation with Christian author Stephanie Rische whose book, I WAS BLIND (DATING) but Now I SEE, is a delightful adventure in the world of a young woman asking God to send her someone to fall in love with. Eight blind dates later, and a whole lot of prayers, Stephanie met her hubby Daniel who surprised his wife by coming on as my surprise guest!Also, Marcia Tulluch, founder of the Gerdine Graham Foundation appeals to the Black Caribbean  Community , to donate blood and get on the stem cell registry as there is a particular leukemia that affects their culture and recently, several young folks have all died suddenly. The Gerdine Grahma Foundation is looking to  raising money for the hospital where Gerdine Graham herself passed away in Jamaica from Leukemia. This hospital is in desperate need of  the basics as in microscope, urine analysis, air conditioning. 

This month Eastside Community Heritage is celebrating Black History Month and shares with you the stories of Black Caribbean nurses in the National Health Service from the 1960s onwards