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The ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface, making it the largest living space on our planet. It's a vast world, largely unexplored, and has the ability to both soothe and terrify. Embracing both these on a daily basis is Zandile Ndlovu, lovingly known by many as The Black Mermaid. Conservationist, activist, filmmaker, author, and South Africa's first black female freediving instructor, Zandi has now added one more title to her long list of achievements – penguin warrior. We sit down with this formidable woman of the water to find out more about life under the sea, embracing fear, saving penguins, and changing lives. Save African Penguins from Extinction · Black Mermaid Foundation · The Black Mermaid · Carte Blanche Website · Chat on X · Chat on Facebook
We get to know a little better free diver Zandile “Black Mermaid” Ndhlovu. The “Black Mermaid” is the country's first Black Female Freediving Instructor, and the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, a non-profit organization seeking to create diverse representation in the Ocean Arena. She joins on our telephone line to tell us more about her adventurous life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marine Biologist and Educator Danni Washington, aka the Black Mermaid, brings us so much hope for the future of our oceans in this uplifting episode. Danni shares powerful advice how everyday people can protect our oceans as well as shares how her own relationship with water gives her the support to face any challenge.Follow Danni WashingtonFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest:Big Blue & You https://www.instagram.com/bigblueandyou/?hl=enDanni's Podcast Danni's Brand Mocha Mermaid Danni Washington is a renowned TV personality and science communicator with 15 years of experience. She made history as the first African-American woman to host a nationally syndicated science series. With a diverse portfolio including "Ocean Invaders" on PBS Nova, "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, and "Strange Evidence" on the Science Channel, she engages audiences in STEM. She hosted the podcast "The Genius Generation" spotlighting young innovators, and she authored "Bold Women In Science," celebrating 15 influential female scientists. As co-founder of nonprofit Big Blue & You, she inspires and educates youth about marine science education through the arts and media. Danni continues to educate the public on the importance of ocean conservation, STEM innovation and environmentalism using mediums that acutely connect: science, arts and media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about Princess Kate's cancer announcement and what it means for the royal family.As the Supreme Court prepares to deliberate on its most significant abortion access case since the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the potential for former President Trump's criminal prosecution, it does so without the presence of the long-serving liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, who retired two years ago. Breyer is now spotlighting his judicial philosophy with the release of his new book, "Reading the Constitution.”In the heart of Northern California, Paradise stands as a testament to strength and community spirit. David Begnaud revisits the scene of the 2018 devastating wildfire, the deadliest in the state's history, to uncover a story of loss, hope, and a stolen treasure that brought the community closer together.Zandile Ndhlovu was 28 years old when she snorkeled in the ocean for the first time and fell in love with the sea. Now nicknamed "The Black Mermaid," she is on a mission to make the ocean more inclusive. She's out with a new children's book called "Zandi's Song," about a young girl who transforms into a mermaid, exploring the beauty of the ocean and finding a sense of belonging.Actor Simon Baker is getting rave reviews for his role in the new movie "Limbo." Baker is known for "The Devil Wears Prada," and for seven seasons on the CBS series "The Mentalist." In "Limbo," Baker returns to his Australian roots as Detective Travis Hurley, who's investigating the unsolved murder of an Aboriginal woman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dive into a wave of laughter with Ashton Womack on the FOQN Funny podcast! This episode is a comedic whirlpool as Ashton riffs on everything from the controversy around a black Little Mermaid to the absurdities of jail time. Why are people mad about the mermaid's skin tone? How does a pastor end up behind bars? And what's up with Yoda's strange eating habits? Ashton tackles these questions with his unique blend of humor, delivering an uproarious set that will leave you in stitches. Don't miss this chance to laugh out loud with one of the funniest voices in comedy today. Tune in and turn up the funny! Love what you're hearing on FOQN Funny? Go a step further and become a member of FOQN Funny+. Enjoy exclusive perks and never-ending laughter. Join now at: https://plus.acast.com/s/foqn-funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BLACK MERMAID Zandile Ndhlovu is the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing mindsets and bringing people (particularly for Black and Brown people) closer to the ocean. She is South Africa's first Black free-diving instructor and through this work, Zandi is providing equitable access to nature and showing that our beliefs about the ocean can coexist with exploring its depths. Our conversation is an exploration of how she came to this work and how it has evolved over the years. Zandi's story is one of resilience and transformation. Before becoming a free-diving instructor, she was navigating racism in corporate South Africa. After exiting this world, she used her experiences as a catalyst for change, leading her to establish her own consultancy. And that was just the beginning. As you listen, you'll discover how she carved out her path to becoming a visible and prominent figure in the world of sustainability. Dive into Zandi's world of storytelling, and you'll find yourself captivated by her tales of teaching children from townships about the ocean and the joy she finds in it. You'll also hear about her children's book, "Zandi's Song," a transformative story that has been essential to furthering her cause. She is a testament to the power of dreams, the beauty of the ocean, and the strength in breaking barriers. LINKS AND MENTIONS The Black Mermaid Film Zandi's Ted Talk – You can watch Zandi's Ted Talk here Explore other stories of black women doing incredible things in water here Support the showNEWSLETTER, stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletterLISTEN ON Apple and Spotify FOLLOW US ON Instagram and FacebookSUPPORT this work so that we can keep it free. Become a MONTHLY SUPPORTER
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In today's episode I'm chatting with Zandi Ndhlovu – an ocean explorer, South Africa's first Black woman free diving instructor and the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation. Zandi discovered free diving when she was 28, and fell in love with this beautiful practice and the underwater world. Ever since she's been using her voice to advocate for more diversity and access in the ocean space and change the narrative that black people don't belong in the ocean.Through the Black Mermaid Foundation she started in 2020 in Cape Town, she teaches local kids how to swim and helps them discover the wonders of the ocean through snorkeling. She told me how she realised that working with kids had a much broader impact on the community, as they come home from a snorkeling adventure and tell their parents all about what they have learned and discovered that day. She also said that kids are the leaders and decision makers of tomorrow, and so by getting them to understand the ocean, they will learn to love it and want to protect it. She told me how they're usually terrified of getting into the water but once they do, they gradually learn to love it and marvel at the beauty of what they see.Want to dive deeper?The Black Mermaid Foundation - https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1To get in touch with the foundation directly - blackmermaidinfo@gmail.comWatch WaterBear's documentary about Zandi - https://www.waterbear.com/watch/the-black-mermaidCome say hi!Zandi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zandithemermaid/The Black Mermaid Foundation on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theblackmermaid_foundationWhy We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/Discover Earth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverearth/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. A big thank you as well to Discover Earth for partnering with Why We Care and helping raise awareness of the importance of ocean conservation.Thank you for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tracey Baptiste is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Crash and the new book MERMAID & PIRATE Website: www.traceybaptiste.com Baptiste shares how her readers' perspectives are expanded by the diverse representation in her stories and the impact it can have on young readers. It is fascinating to hear Tracy Batiste's journey as a writer and her insights on the challenges and benefits of working from home. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to diversity in her work were truly inspiring. Check out her latest book, Mermaid and Pirate. If you're a fan of children's literature or interested in the world of writing and publishing, give this episode a listen. She also shares some advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of persistence and dedication. "You have to be willing to put in the work," she says. "You have to be willing to write every day, even when you don't feel like it." Baptiste's insights and experiences are sure to inspire anyone interested in pursuing a career in writing. As Tracy says, "If you have a story to tell, don't give up on it. Keep writing, keep revising, and keep submitting." So, if you want to learn more about Tracy's journey and get some valuable tips on writing and working from home, be sure to tune in to this episode. Introduction [00:00:01] The hosts introduce the Work From Home Show and welcome Tracy Baptiste as a guest. Tracy's journey as a writer [00:01:20] Tracy talks about how she became interested in writing and her journey as a writer. Tracy's first published book [00:03:27] Tracy talks about her first published book and her experience working with different publishers. Tracy's current projects [00:04:22] Tracy talks about her current projects and how she is always working on something new. Collaborating with illustrators [00:06:18] Tracy talks about how she collaborates with illustrators for her picture books and cover designs. Minecraft: The Crash [00:07:55] Tracy talks about her book Minecraft: The Crash and how it is set in the world of Minecraft. Researching Minecraft [00:08:53] Tracy talks about how she researched Minecraft for her book and how her son became a consultant for the book. Tracy's Writing Journey [00:10:07] Tracy talks about her journey as a writer, from starting at a young age to becoming a full-time writer. Writing Location [00:12:34] Tracy discusses her writing process and how she has a specific location for most of her work. Mermaids Have Always Been Black [00:14:23] Tracy talks about her New York Times op-ed and her new book, Mermaid and Pirate, which was inspired by the idea of black mermaids. Final Thoughts and Promotion [00:18:09] Tracy shares her final thoughts and promotes her new book, Mermaid and Pirate. Speaker 0 (00:00:01) - Forced to work from home by your employer laid off or feeling depressed at home. Do you wanna make money working from anywhere? We'll show you how to do it from your couch. It's time for another episode of The Work From Home Show, coming to you from their homes in Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida. Here are your hosts, Adam and Naresh. Speaker 1 (00:00:28) - Hey everybody. Welcome to The Work From Home Show. Shout out to all our homies, homeboys, homegirls, home Trans, all the work from Homers out there. I'm na This, uh, today we have Tracy Batiste on the show. She is the number one New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft, the Crash in the new book, mermaid and Pirate. Tracy Batiste, thank you so much for joining us on the show. Speaker 2 (00:00:55) - Thank you so much for having me. Appreciate it. Speaker 1 (00:00:58) - Yeah, and I'm really looking forward to reading your book, mermaid In In Pirate. I haven't gotten a chance to, to read the hard version yet, but I'm gonna be reading it to my children. Yes, I think it's, uh, it, it's, it's very different from your Minecraft. Now, your Minecraft book, I believe is more a novel if I'm not mistaken. And Mermaid and Pirate is a children's book, Speaker 2 (00:01:20) - Right? Yeah. So I write pretty much always for kids. It just, it sort of depends on the age group. And Mermaid and Pirate is a picture book. It is for younger kids and my books like Minecraft and the Jammies series are for older kids. Ones who are reading on their own and who wanna read longer novels. So yeah. Um, mermaid and Pirate, definitely for the little guys. Speaker 1 (00:01:47) - Tell us a little bit about how you got interested in writing Fiction Fantasy, if you want to call it. Walk us through your journey. Is this something that you always wanted to do as a kid? Did you use to watch a lot of Disney movies? Tell us more. Speaker 2 (00:02:03) - Yeah, I actually decided that I wanted to be a writer when I was three, which is kind of ridiculous. Oh, you know, , I, um, it's kind of ridiculous cuz you know, like when you're, when you're really little and somebody asks you what you wanna be, it's always like all of these different things. And, um, I had so many books in my house and a lot of them were fairy tales. Um, a lot of them were grims fairy tales. And I wanted to be a writer because I really love stories. My mom, my dad, everybody in my family would read to me, they would tell me stories. There was a big oral tradition in Tritan Tobago where I grew up. And so I was, you know, steeped in stories all the time. So it did not seem like that farfetched to think that I could grow up and be one of these people who has their name on the cover of a book. So I was three when I decided that that was a thing that I wanted to do. And, um, even though I diverged from that a little bit, I was a teacher, I was an editor and so on. I always was interested in storytelling. And so I always came back to this idea that I could write stories. So yeah, I started writing really, really early and kept with it. Um, my first published book came out in 2005, and I have been publishing pretty steadily ever since. Speaker 1 (00:03:27) - I didn't know that your first published book came out in oh five, that's nearly 20 years ago. Was that through a traditional I'm, as there wasn't self-publishing back then, so I'm assuming that was a, a book deal that you got for that first book. Speaker 2 (00:03:41) - Yeah, that one was Simon and Schuster. And since I have worked with a lot of different publishers, uh, mermaid and Pirate comes out through Workman, which is a division of Hasat. And, um, they have actually been my home for quite some time now. I have a series with them. The Jumpy series is a fantasy for middle grade readers. I have this picture book, obviously. I have, um, a non-fiction book called African Icons, 10 People Who Shaped History that is also for middle grade readers. And so yeah, they've, they've been my home for several books. Speaker 1 (00:04:22) - How many total books have you written? Speaker 2 (00:04:26) - I think at this point it's 20, Speaker 1 (00:04:29) - So no, you can't, you can't even keep track the podcast you're Speaker 2 (00:04:31) - Sent. Yeah, I I'm not exactly sure because, well, part of the part of it is that I am constantly working, right? Like, uh, you know, your podcast is for working from home writers, uh, working, you know, people working from home. And that is 100% who I am. I am a mom who works from home and I am constantly working on something. So I just handed in a book on Friday, just gone, and I have another book that I need to hand in at the end of two months and yeah. Oh wow. Just, you know, cost Speaker 1 (00:05:03) - From the same publisher. They want you to submit some, Speaker 2 (00:05:06) - Um, no, these are actually two different publishers that I'm working with this time. Um, so the same publisher from Mermaid and Pirate, uh, is the same publisher that I owe a book to in two months, but I owe a book. I, uh, the book I handed in on Friday was for a different publisher. So yeah, I am just, you know, it is very much a, um, a business and as a business I am always working and I'm always working on something. I'm always doing something new. I'm always looking for my next story. I'm always looking for the next thing that is going to engage a young reader and yeah. Right now, so I'm hoping that Marian and Pirate is that thing that engages the, the next set of readers for me. Speaker 1 (00:05:54) - Can you tell us a little, you, you said this is your business and Mermaid and Pirate is a, a children's picture book, and you have an illustrator who did the pictures, Minecraft, the crash, similar, you have, uh, images that go along with it. So how did you partner up with your collaborators and you guys just continue to push out more projects together? Speaker 2 (00:06:18) - Right, so for the most part, the publisher pairs me up with an illustrator for the picture books because with picture books, obviously, you know, they're, they're pictures throughout with, uh, projects like Minecraft Crash and the Jumpy Series. Those I really, um, only need a cover illustrator for. And because I obviously am not an illustrator, I only write, um, the publisher pairs me up with who they think is going to be the right person to convey, uh, the images that they need on that cover or in those interiors in the right way. So, um, so they, there was a cover designer for Minecraft, the Crash, um, the, I think it's the same cover de designer that does all of the Minecraft novels that Mojang puts out. Um, so, you know, that was something that had already been planned even before I came on board to do a Minecraft book. Um, Vivian Tow was the person who did the covers for the entire Jumbies series, and Liesel Adams did the, um, illustrations for Mermaid and Pirates. So the cover in all of the interiors, all of those bright, vibrant colors and the, um, the facial expressions that are so amazingly expressive for both Mermaid and Pirate because, you know, they don't speak the same language. So a lot of their, a lot of their communication is non-verbal. And, uh, Liesl was able to, to convey that in the, in the illustrations. Speaker 1 (00:07:55) - Now, your book, Mindcraft, is that based on the video game? Speaker 2 (00:07:59) - It is a world, it is a story set in the world of Minecraft. So the, uh, Mojang wanted me to write a fantasy because that is what I am best known for. I am really well known for writing fantasy, for writing, um, action scenes. And they wanted something like that for, um, their Minecraft world. So they came to me and asked me what ideas I had for it, and I was able to come up with something fairly quickly and write this story in which, um, the main character Bianca gets stuck inside of a virtual reality Minecraft world. Speaker 1 (00:08:44) - So to, did you already know about Minecraft before or did you have to start doing some research or playing the game, or how did that Speaker 2 (00:08:53) - Oh, I, I mean, I knew what Minecraft was because I have, I come from a family of gamers, so literally everybody in my house played Minecraft except for me. I, I get really nauseated, um, playing video games or watching video games, so it's really difficult for me to, to play video games at all. Um, but I did know about Minecraft because I, my kids were younger at the time and they were huge Minecraft fans and they helped me a lot. My son especially, he was 10 at the time I started working on this book and he became the consultant on this Oh wow. Book for me, cuz he would show me how to play the game, you know, for as long as I could stand because again, I do get nauseated. Um, and he would answer all my questions about how things could work in the story and what, you know, I could or could not get away with. And he did such a good job of it that Mojang actually gave him credit on the book as a consultant. So when you look on that, on that title page at the very bottom, his name is on there as a consultant, Speaker 1 (00:10:04) - Minecraft consultant. I like it. Speaker 2 (00:10:07) - Yeah. Speaker 1 (00:10:07) - Talking about your family a little bit more, you said that your, your kids are now somewhat grown. Mm-hmm. , you work from home. Tell us a little bit about the overall journey. Okay. So you told us you started at three years old, you wanted to be a writer or you started writing at three, but like you, did he go to college study literature or English or something? Did he go straight to writing out of college or did he work a job? Tell us a little bit more. Speaker 2 (00:10:37) - Sure. So I did start writing, you know, pretty early. I think I tried to write my very first novel when I was about 12. And that of course was not a success because I was 12 . You know, I really, um, was just starting on my journey then. But I kept writing. I did go to college, I went to NYU and I got my degree in literature. My bachelor's degree is in literature. And then I went back and I got my master's degree in education cuz I thought that I wanted to be a teacher as well. And I was teaching pre-K, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade. These were all the grades I was teaching. And I found that as a teacher, I was so busy and I was so, uh, involved in what I was doing in the classroom that I really didn't have time to write. Speaker 2 (00:11:33) - So I decided to leave teaching and I then I went into educational publishing. So I became a publisher, um, an editor, uh, for an educational publisher. And that really afforded me more time to write. So while I was editing, I was also writing, and that's how my first book was published. I was, I was able to finish it while I was working as an editor. I would come home at night and write. And after that I was publishing more books while I was working as an editor. And then when the first Jammies book came out, uh, that was in 2015, that's when I decided that I was going to start writing full-time. So it took me, uh, quite a long time. It really was 10 years between my first book being published and, uh, the ju the first Jumbies book being published and me deciding that I could now work from home on my writing solely, um, at that point. Speaker 1 (00:12:34) - That's a pretty cool story. And, and then as far as working from home goes, you get most of your ideas from home, your writing at home, do you have a set location at home to, to do your writing or are you just doing it on the fly? Speaker 2 (00:12:49) - I do have an office. So you are talking to me right now inside of my office, and this is where I do most of my work. I find that it is easier for me to have a specific location where I do most of the work that I, I need to do. But usually when I start a story, it starts in like little bits and pieces. So often I have a notebook that I just walk around with and wherever I get ideas, you know, as I'm walking around or if I'm traveling or whatever, I will write them down in the notebook. And most of my stories begin longhand, even if they are picture books. Even if they are novels, um, they always start longhand. So I start them, you know, writing and it doesn't have to be inside my office that I'm doing that longhand writing, uh, of the initial ideas that can really happen anywhere. Speaker 2 (00:13:45) - But once I start really solidifying what the story is going to be, that's when I come to my office, I sit at my desk, I turn on the computer, and I go to my notes, my handwritten notes, and that's when I start writing. Um, I often then print it out so that I can read it and mark it up long hand. That often happens in my office, but doesn't necessarily have to happen in my office. So I would say, um, you know, like maybe 75% of my writing happens in my office at home, and the rest of it might happen really anywhere. Speaker 1 (00:14:23) - You wrote a piece in the New York Times titled Mermaids Have Always Been Black. What do you mean by that? Speaker 2 (00:14:33) - So when, uh, Disney announced that Halle Bailey was going to play Ariel, there was a lot of pushback about this idea of this black woman playing a mermaid. And people didn't seem to be able, able to grasp the concept that, um, mermaids can literally be anybody, right? Um, I mean, there was the initial kind of ridiculousness of this is a fantasy character, so it doesn't really matter what the race of the fantasy character is, but because of my growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and my particular interest in, uh, folklore, fantasy and mythology from all over the world, but very specifically the folklore, fantasy and mythologies of black and brown people, um, I happened to know that there were a lot of mermaids, um, from various cultures that were black and brown, um, but they didn't have a chance to, you know, like have a Disney movie made about them. Speaker 2 (00:15:44) - So that piece was really about the idea that, um, that mermaids could be anybody from anywhere, but also to introduce the idea that, um, mermaid stories have existed in all of these different places. So for example, um, South Africa, um, has in, uh, a place called Caru has these cave paintings of mermaids from, you know, like millennia ago. And, um, Persia had mermaids. Um, there are ancient stories from China and Japan that have mermaids. Um, the Maori people from New Zealand have mermaids. There are mermaids from, uh, south America and Central America. So, you know, mermaids really can come from anywhere. And the idea that this one particular casting was somehow, um, you know, inappropriate because it was a mermaid and mermaids can only look a certain way was, was a little bit ridiculous. And so that's really what that, um, op-ed was about. And you know, it was after that that my editor, she asked if I would write a Black Mermaid story and I said, yeah, sure. You know, I've always loved mermaids and it had never occurred to me to write a Black Mermaid story particularly. Um, I had touched on black mermaids in one of my series, but you know, not a story that's centered on black mermaids. And that's really where Mermaid and Pyre started. It started because of all of this sermon drawing and then, you know, the op-ed and then my editor saying, Hey, hey, how about a Black Mermaid story? And, and then Mermaid and Pirate was born. Speaker 1 (00:17:33) - That's Tracy Bist, number one, New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft, the Crash. Check out her new book, mermaid and a Pirate, go to Amazon. Her website is tracy batist.com. That's b a p t i s t e. And Tracy is also spelled t r a c e y. So Tracy Batist, t r a c e y b a p t i s t e.com. Tracy, any final thoughts you want to share with our listeners or anything else you want to promote? Speaker 2 (00:18:09) - Sure. Uh, thank you so much, first of all for having me and for, um, you know, spelling out my name for the website. I really appreciate that. Um, you know, I really just hope that people enjoy Mermaid and Pirate. I hope that when they read it aloud to their kids, that they have a fun time talking like a mermaid and talking like a pirate and enjoying the absolutely gorgeous illustrations by Liesel Adams. And thank you again for having me. Speaker 1 (00:18:40) - Thank you for writing the book. I, like I said, I'm really looking forward once I get it delivered to read it to my kids. They're young once an infant wants a toddler, so it'll Speaker 2 (00:18:51) - Be Oh, perfect. Speaker 1 (00:18:51) - Yeah, it, it, it'll be fun. And, and then we could watch the, the movie that comes out this, this summer also, maybe mm-hmm. . So it, it ties in very well. So once again, Tracy Bice, thank you so much for joining us on The Work From Home Show to all our listeners. 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Anita aka Tranquil Ashes has crafted her own cosplay brand and business in nerdy/blerdy game for a decade. Using her connections and influence to create more inclusive spaces for other black and brown artists and creators, she has become positive force in the cosplay space, encouraging others to full their dreams and setting an example by being an ambitious and bold plus-size creator herself. Also, as the creator of Black Mermaid Day, she is passionate about not only creating a safe aquatic fantasy space, but also encouraging more black families to take up swimming as a life skill and develop a positive relationship with the water. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/interspectional/support
This “Little Mermaid” has been around for thousands of years — and we're not talking about Halle Bailey or Disney's whitewashed Ariel! SHE is the true Queen of the Sea, proving mermaids have ALWAYS been Black! _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zandile Ndhlovu is South Africa's first Black African Freediving Instructor, and the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, an organization seeking to create diverse representation in the Ocean Arena, her work centres around enabling access to Ocean spaces to local ocean facing communities in hope to diversify Ocean spaces recreationally, professionally and in sport, while creating a new generation of Ocean guardians. Zandile is part of the 3-woman crew in the show Shark Women on the Discovery Channel. She was recently honored as one of the top 100 most influential people of South African Decent Zandi Ndhlovu | Freediver (@zandithemermaid) • Instagram photos and videos MasterMine Website- https://mastermine.podcastpage.io MasterMine YouTube Channel- MasterMine Podcast - YouTube MasterMine Instagram- Mr.G (@mrg.mastermine) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message
Adrian Moscalue, aka DYATHON, is the composer for Moonscars (2022). Moonscars is a brutal, 2D metroidvania with haunting pixelart and gorgeous, atmospheric music. You can get the game on Switch, PC, Playstation, and Xbox. I played it on Playststion and although it is very difficult, the combat is fun and the art and music are worth the challenge. The game was developed by Black Mermaid. In this episode we will discuss piano composition, creating haunting, atmospheric music, embracing challenge, creating boss battle music, emotional expression in music, and much more. DYATHON on the web: https://dyathon.com Adrian on Twitter: @DYATHON DYATHON on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XcDXXT Moonscars on Switch Moonscars on Playstation Moonscars on Xbox Moonscars on Steam IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/
In this episode, Tim talks with Zandi Ndhlovu, the Black Mermaid, about free diving, bull sharks, peace, and finding one's self. This is, without a doubt, one of Tim's favorite conversations. You may listen to this one twice...! To learn more about Zandi, or to learn from her, check her out here: https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/original-strength/support
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In this weeks episode, I talk very briefly about my upcoming LGI Course and short film: The Black Mermaid. 10/10 I highly recommend watching it.Watch it hereZandile NdhlovuMy blog post about the filmThanks for checking in!Support the showThanks for checking in! To support via value 4 valve our lightning address is ⚡️ blackinaquatics@fountain.fmReach out to us: podcast@blackinaquatics.com Website: https://blackinaquatics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blackinaquatics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackinaquaticsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackinaquaticsPeace ✌
Bienvenid@s una semana más al culto Envicia. Como si de una profecía oscura se tratase, en este programa conjuramos 3 títulos que tratan sobre mundos olvidados, poderes ocultos, extrañas criaturas y lugares terroríficos… es decir, que por carambola nos hemos juntado con tres juegos de movidas un poco chungas. Pero antes de pasar a ellos, el análisis de la actualidad del mundo videojueguil de rigor y su correspondiente charleta. Travol se ha decidido a probar Moonscars, lo nuevo de Black Mermaid, con un estilo visual muy particular y un toque hack’n’slash que puede hacer las delicidas de los amantes del género. Juank decide retomar Darkwood, de Acid Wizard Studio. Un juego desafiante e implacable, que hay que aproximar con paciencia, concentración y respetando el bosque…y que acojona bastante la verdad. Finalmente, RodoR decide hacerse líder de una secta e intentar gestionar su poblado en una espiral furro-diabólica con el exitoso título de Massive Monster. Cuidado que este Cult of the Lamb engancha a traición. Finalizamos como cada entrega con el reto itch.io y dándoos las gracias por ponerle un par de orejas a nuestro programa. Más dentro de 15 días, mientras tanto, ¡ponedle play! Jk_eye, Travol y RodoR
Andy keeps upsetting a child at a birthday party. Nam defends the little mermaid. Tyler crushes it in Austin. All our guests have tv credits. try not 2 cum
Leftists have called for the return of the Crown Jewels to India and Africa in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Disney retreads storylines in the form of live action films. The newest retread is The Little Mermaid & she's Black.
It's been a bit! Taking a break from my tour (see me in Chicago this weekend) to catch up on trending topics like Adam Levine and The Little Mermaid. Plus, social media and UFC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michaelyoshow/support
Halle Bailey is playing the Little Mermaid in the upcoming Disney movie, and stupid trolls are doing anything they can to demonize her. Joe Madison schools these idiots on facts, fiction and marine biology.
On tonight's show Fortune and Huggy explore the ongoing problems single women over 35 face while dating in 2022. The group later discuses the angry hatred fueled towards Disney after the film studio decides to cast a black female as Ariel in the new live action Little Mermaid. Fortune gives his suggestions on culturally diverse anime with a review of Edge Runners.
Black mermaids, Monica Lewisnky, Adnan Syed, CM Punk vs. Colt Cabana, Gavin Newsom, Lock Him Up, and 1992 song tournament. Lisa Curry, Joe Kilgallon, Matt McCarthy, Bailey Norton, and Andy Peters join Brido on the panel. Video and extras are at www.patreon.com/brido.
Social rundown: The release of Pixar's Lightyear earlier this year and the trailer of The Little Mermaid, have fueled conversations of diversity, inclusion and has also criticism online. Refilwe Moloto speaks to Stephan Lombard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike with a Mic Podcast discussing topics from the Black Mermaid, It's effects on us as a people, supporting black films & ideas, Pastor Whitehead altercation and several other topics. Thanks for checking out the show and don't forget to hit the Like, Subscribe and Share buttons. For any questions about the show, being a guest, submitting music, submitting a topics or advertising. Send all emails to" Mikewithamic313@gmail.com Sponsored by: Deuce Five Clothing Detroit Cousin Created by Jones Platinum Status Apparel Betty's girls party event & planning --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikewithamic313/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mikewithamic313/support
Question of the Hour: What is the connection between the backlash over Disney's Little Mermaid (played by Halle Bailey) and Critical Race Theory? Image byNikkolas Smith Artivist | Author | Illustrator | Speakerhttps://www.nikkolas.art Featured Guest: Allison Gaines Allison Gaines is a writer, editor, and unapologetic Black scholar pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She's from New Orleans, Louisiana, and writes about race, women, history, politics, and culture. Allison is the co-founder of Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC), and the editor-in-chief of the CULTURED magazine. You can find her bylines in Oprah Daily, ZORA, Momentum, and LEVEL. In this episode we highlight the thoughts and writings of Allison Gaines. She's a New Orleans native who believes you should care about who she is because every person has value. She's a woman who loves writing about race, equality, women, and history. "And as a Black woman, I plan on stirring the pot through my writing. I won t be quiet or meek. Our voices are often drowned out, but I will keep fighting for a brighter future." Questions to PonderWhy does a Black mermaid, a mythological creature, make White people angry?How Does the Black Mermaid backlash connect to CRT?
The conversation on diversity casting hit fever pitch last week when Disney released the trailer for the new live action remake of the little mermaid, and everyones favourite little ranga mermaid is now shock horror, a little black mermaid. Tim discusses why a little black mermaid should be part of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to another episode of MOB Talk , the greatest podcast in the WORLD ! In today's episode we talk about the new adaptation of The Little Mermaid (1:59) , our favorite movie franchises (10:05) & what do we believe is the hardest thing to do in sports (19:50) ! We appreciate y'all as always for tuning in . We are always open to feedback & topic suggestions ! Thank you all so much 1000+ plays across all episodes , we truly appreciate y'all for listening & supporting ! We are super excited to grow this brand and for you all to grow with us ! Make sure to follow us on whatever platform you listen on & leave a rating ! Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram/Tiktok : @Mobtalkpod MOB out ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode TashaJordan and Eli are joined by two special guest Colin who at this point is a co-host lets be real lol and Ashley. They discuss TashaJordan newly discovered dream, Song Of The Week, PnB Rock, Ray J and the Kardashians, and The Little Mermaid trailer. Check out what we had to say!Follow us on IG and Tik Tok @siblingbattlespod
Disney are rebooting The Little Mermaid as a live action movie, and have recasted Ariel as a black girl. It is predictably getting destroyed online, in a same pattern similar to Amazon's Rings of Power. #gingercide #disney #thelittlemermaid
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Don't miss this weeks episode as I go off about the Black mermaid, fair representation, and how anger, worry, and discouragement are stealing your future from you! All that and more on this weeks episode. If you haven't already, check out my new book The Mentality Of Success here!
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In this episode, Danni Washington speaks with the Black Mermaid, Zandi Ndhlovu. Zandi is a freediver based in South Africa. She is the founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, and she works to create opportunities for exploration of the ocean for children across South Africa. Zandi and Danni dive deep on topics ranging from how conservation starts with the youth, the need for diversity and inclusion in the marine conservation space, and how storytelling through various mediums is the key to engagement and protection of our oceans. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, comment, and review! -- Audio Production: Vagabond Podcast Productions Production Assistant: Carrie Wentzel
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The interviews are back! I sit down with Airelle Peters of Black Mermaid Lifestyle Brand and soon to be Justified & Worthy Brewing Company to talk about making beer, drinking beer, and promoting and educating women and minorities in the industry. It's not easy being a reservist for the military, a cicerone, a brewer, and a mother but she's done it all!Special Brewery Mentions:Railyard Brewing CompanyFounders Brewing Company - Racial Discrimination Lawsuit SettlementJustified & Worthy Brewery - @justifiedandworthySpecial Resource Mentions:Beer KulturePour Us Another / Celebrating Womxn and Craft BeerBeermingham Babes - @beerminghambabesPink Boots SocietyHave a taproom? Consider signing up to host a #Kulture4DaKids National School Supply Drive this year to help those families in need supply their young ones for the school year this fall. For more info and to sign up, visit the Beer Kulture website. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on social media @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for listening.
Shark Week: The Podcast dives into the latest shark news as Luke Tipple discusses the reaction to several shark bites off the coast of Long Island. He also looks at reports that Atlantic plankton are being wiped out faster than previously thought and explains why it could be catastrophic for shark populations and the environment as a whole. Plus, freediver and star of Discovery's Shark Week Special Shark Women: Ghosted by Great Whites, Zandile Ndhlovu aka “The Black Mermaid”, joins Luke to speak about the disappearance of great white sharks in South Africa and Zandile's quest to increase diversity in the oceans!Follow Discovery+ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveryplus/Follow Luke Tipple on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luketipple/Learn More About Shark Week: https://www.discovery.com/shark-weekFor more about sharks, head to SharkWeek.comFind episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/zandile-ndhlovu-on-south-african-great-whites-creating-a-more-diverse-ocean
Shark Week: The Podcast dives into the latest shark news as Luke Tipple discusses the reaction to several shark bites off the coast of Long Island. He also looks at reports that Atlantic plankton are being wiped out faster than previously thought and explains why it could be catastrophic for shark populations and the environment as a whole. Plus, freediver and star of Discovery's Shark Week Special Shark Women: Ghosted by Great Whites, Zandile Ndhlovu aka “The Black Mermaid”, joins Luke to speak about the disappearance of great white sharks in South Africa and Zandile's quest to increase diversity in the oceans!Follow Discovery+ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveryplus/Follow Luke Tipple on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luketipple/Learn More About Shark Week: https://www.discovery.com/shark-weekFor more about sharks, head to SharkWeek.comFind episode transcripts here: https://shark-weeks-daily-bite.simplecast.com/episodes/zandile-ndhlovu-on-south-african-great-whites-creating-a-more-diverse-ocean
Such a beautiful person inside and out. I have the pleasure to introduce @zandithemermaid to your listening ears. Zandi is the first black free diver instructor in South Africa and founder of @theblackmermaid_foundation . This episode of The Oyster Ninja Podcast you won't want to miss.
Zandile Ndhlovu is a South African scuba diver, freediving instructor, founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation through which she advocates for creating diversity in women's diving and ocean spaces. Zandi is also a passionate ocean advocate as well as 2021 NEWF and Jackson Wild Virtual Summit Fellow. Welcome to Dive In The Podcast, your favorite podcast about all types of diving, SCUBA, Tec, Freediving, and more, we cover it all. Every week on Monday we post new episodes filled with diving news, interesting dive topics, ocean advocacy, and much more. Join Justin, Nic, April, and Amit the hosts of Dive In: The Podcast. Guests: Zandi Ndhlovu www.blackmermaid.co.za Instagram: @zandithemermaid Episode Links: News: Ecuador to expand Galapagos marine reserve, president says Book: Becoming Cousteau (YouTube link) Support this Podcast on Patreon Episode Sponsor: TorpedoRays.com Find Us At- www.DiveInPod.com Contact and Subscription Links - https://linktr.ee/diveinthepodcast Find us on Social Media- This Podcast @DiveInPod April Weickert @aprilweickert Justin Miller @idiveok Nicolas Winkler @nicolaswinklerphotography NicolasWinkler.com Torpedo Rays @torpedorays Seafoxes @seafoxes_ Halifax Freediving Club @halifaxfreedivingclub Music Credits: RetroFuture Dirty Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4278-retrofuture-dirty Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever RetroFuture Clean by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4277-retrofuture-clean Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Author Anita Kopacz discusses her debut novel, #ShallowWaters, brings to life the legend of Yemaya, an Orisha goddess who watched over the seas. She was the original mermaid and in #ShallowWaters, #AnitaKopacz takes us on a journey you will never forget. #MONDAYMOVER #KarenHunterShow
Zandile Ndhlovu. The Black Mermaid. Zandile is a freediving instructor and conservationist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. In fact, she is South Africa's first Black African free diving instructor. She has also founded The Black Mermaid Foundation to help Black people overcome their fear of the underwater world. Riem Higazi had the most interesting conversation with Zandile but it was Zandile who asked the first question.
Nationally recognized TV Personality and STEM advocate Danni Washington talks being the first Black woman to host a science show on broadcast media and why now is the time for the nerds to reclaim science.
Season 3 is underway with Episode 6 being a Trigger Warning! Trigger Warning! This week episode of Erica with a "C": The Predator in my Family. Tapping into the keep it in the house culture. The effect rape and molestation have on woman. This conversation needed to be had because it is important to be open. The amount of vulnerability of my guest was unmatched. The raw, real and uncensored emotions of coping with this. Returning guest Mrs. Emma from the Black Mermaid podcast dealing with Black Women and Mental Health. Dr. Crystal Iris Creator of "The Husband Manifesto", Author and Advocate for Sexual Abuse. The space is safe but its always going be raw. Dr. Crystal Iris IG: @iamcrystaliris FB: facebook.com/iamcrystaliris The Black Mermaid Podcast I G:@blackmermaidpod Twitter: @theblackmermai2 Facebook: The Black Mermaid Podcast Email me at ericawithcpodcast@gmail.com IG: @ericawithacpodcast Twitter: @ericawithacpod YouTube: Erica with a "C" "It's going be Blunt, but Beautiful." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, I was blessed to have Donnie C from The Diamond Lounge Podcast as a guest. Donnie C is a licensed mental health professional, turned Podcaster, turned clothing brand designer, and who knows what's next. In the pursuit of her dreams, she is slowly turning into a jack of all trades and having a blast every step of the way. Donnie's heart lies in mental well-being and self-love and she aims to help others achieve that actualization in everything she does. We discuss Donnie's new clothing brand Blaak Mermaid. We share self-care tips and talk about how to be preemptive about your mental health and wellness. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/CFARC)
I interview Zandile Ndhlovu "The Black Mermaid" the first black female PADI freediving instructor in South Africa on her discovery of Free Diving. She delves into the the spiritual aspect and coming into finding her purpose. Zandile can be found on Instagram under the following handles: @zan_ruffy and @freedivingza Follow my Instagram page @Mwamba_Fierce_thepodcast
Denise Zannu started as a self-taught scientist creating products for friends and family. In doing so, she developed scientifically formulated, nature-derived creations that were both effective and healthy for all skin types. Zannu has focused her expertise and drive to build a B2B manufacturing company that hosts a retail, professional spa, and men's grooming lines […] The post GWBC Radio: Denise Zannu with Black Mermaid appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Welcome back to the lounge! We talk time vs money, soca and new movie releases. Ladies would you allow another woman to cook for your man? Let us know on our instagram page @ThePiscesLounge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-pisces-lounge/support
Long time no speak! And it's a sad one today as unfortunately this will be the last episode we record whilst being live on Instagram. Our schedules have become to hectic and we've found that we have missed episodes because we are unable to stick to schedule. But the podcast will still go live once a week, so please do continue to support our efforts. In this episode we discuss: Stormzy headlines Glastonbury Is Coco the new Serena? We celebrate the LGBTQ community Disney cast a black woman with locs to play Ariel in a new version of The Little Mermaid And talk about the madness that abounds in churches all over the world Please don't forget to leave us a review over on the podcast space!
THE WATER PHOENIX is a stunning fantasy short film about a mermaid who is captured, betrayed, and then escapes back to her home under the sea.The short film is remarkable for many reasons, but chief among them is it centers a Black woman, Nigerian-American filmmaker Bola Ogun - who also wrote and directed the short.With its gorgeous underwater cinematography, an important message of empowerment, and mesmerizing lead protagonist, THE WATER PHOENIX is already making waves, garnering critical accolades by the score.EPISODE LINKS:The 7th Matrix review of THE WATER PHOENIX: https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2019/3/6/fantasy-short-film-the-water-phoenix-bola-ogunMore about The 7th Matrix:Support Eye On Sci-Fi Podcast & The 7th Matrix: https://the7thmatrix.com/supportFollow The 7th Matrix On Twitter: https://twitter.com/the7thMatrixFollow The 7th Matrix On Instagram: https://instagram.com/the7thMatrixPodcast Intro/Outro music: "I Succumb" by António Bizarrohttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antnio_Bizarro/City_of_Industry_Slow_Gun/
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