Podcasts about Diaspora

Join us on a musical adventure into the storied past of Africa's Rainbow Nation. In 2016, 20-plus years removed from apartheid, South Africa was a nation deep in transition. And, that was reflected in its music—brimming with enthusiasm and creativity, yet also suffering from the growing pains of a new democracy. On the ground at the 2016 Cape Town International Jazz Festival, we celebrate the country's amazing diversity and discover its hottest local talent: Mafikozolo, the sizzling fashionista Zulu pop duo; Tribute “Birdie” Mboweni, a soulful and socially conscious songbird from the rural north; Gigi Lamayne, a fresh voice from hip-hop's "born-free" generation; Bokani Dyer, a worldly jazz-cat on 88 keys; and Derek Gripper, a Capetonian guitarist virtuoso making us rethink African classical music as a whole. Produced by Sarah Geledi and Simon Rentner APWW #732

Jeremiah lists two phases to the return of the Jews to the land: the phase of fishers (the age of persuasion), and the phase of hunters, where they will be pushed by persecution. In this week’s Bible in the News, we see that the hunter phase is now becoming the reality that Jews of the diaspora are facing in everyday life.

Linum e, chi linum. There Was There Was Not. This is how Armenians begin their myths and stories, the same saying as  "Once Upon a Time." Filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian spent several years in Artsakh documenting four women building their lives and fighting for their place in society. In this episode we follow two of them in Artsakh. Sose, a judo champion dreaming of the Olympics. Siranush, a politician determined to prove women could lead differently. Then September 27, 2020 arrived, and the question became: What do you do when your world suddenly disappears?This episode was produced, written and sound designed by Maxim Saakyan. Voice overs done by Mariam Koloyan (Siranush) and Nana Shakhnazaryan (Sose).Emily's film, There Was, There Was Not is playing in select theaters now! It's coming to the Bertha DocHouse on November 7th.Thank you for listening! If you want to support us, please leave us a review – it really helps.If you have a story you'd like to tell, or for us to investigate, DM us on Instagram or email max@uncoveringrootspod.com!Make sure to follow us on Instagram @Uncovering.Roots and Twitter @UncoveringRoots

Presiden Republik Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, tiba di Kota Gyeongju, Korea Selatan, untuk menghadiri Konferensi Tingkat Tinggi (KTT) APEC 2025. Kehadiran Presiden Prabowo disambut hangat oleh diaspora Indonesia yang tinggal di Korea Selatan. Setelah menempuh perjalanan darat dari Busan, Presiden disambut dengan antusiasme oleh para diaspora yang bekerja di berbagai sektor di Korea Selatan. Mereka memanfaatkan kesempatan ini untuk bercengkerama dan berfoto bersama Presiden. Selain diaspora, Presiden juga disambut oleh sejumlah Menteri, termasuk Menko Perekonomian Airlangga Hartarto, Menteri Perdagangan Budi Santoso, dan Menteri Investasi Rosan Roeslani, yang akan mendampinginya selama KTT. KTT APEC 2025 dijadwalkan berlangsung pada 31 Oktober hingga 1 November, dengan agenda utama membahas kebijakan strategis di kawasan Asia-Pasifik.

Subscribe to Inside Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: http://inside.arkmedia.org/giftsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel': https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: https://instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: Benjamin Birely, a classical historian and the influencer behind HolyLandSpeaks, joins Dan to discuss why being a Jew in Italy these days is to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. From signs outside businesses announcing that “Zionists are not welcome,” to Jewish academics being rejected from public spaces, to cultural events getting hijacked by the anti-Israel cause, the entire country seems to be consumed by militant anti-Zionism. Should Italian Jew be worried about their future? And what does this tell us about the broader political mood in the West?CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on all the news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 12:00 - Catch up42:40 - X of the week53:35 - Believe it or not01:12:00 -  Weekly essential - Owanbe edition01:27:50 - Once Upon a Time - Queen Amina01:36:34 - Prop and Flop of the week01:43:20 - Sign out

Filipinos have a long history in Australia, from the 19th-century Manilamen in the pearl industry to those who served in World Wars I and II. Today, over 400,000 Filipinos live in Australia, enriching its culture, education, and economy, and shaping modern Australian society. - Malalim ang kasaysayan ng mga Pilipino sa Australia mula pa ika-19 na siglo sa mga naitalang Manilamen - mga Pilipinog pearl diver sa Broome at Torres Strait hanggang sa mga sundalo sa hukbo ng Australia noong World War I at II. Sa kasalukuyan, mahigit 400,000 Pilipino ang naninirahan sa Australia, patuloy na nag-aambag sa kultura, edukasyon, at ekonomiya ng bansa.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Last week, Ghana lost another living legend, the first lady of the 4th Republic, Madam Nana Konadu Ageyman Rawlings. As we mourn this loss, I can't help but to take note of how 2025 has been a year punctuated with transitions of many of Ghana's cultural icons as well as civic leaders--all passionate about not only their crafts but forward movement, Ghana's progress. I invited my guest this week to join me in conversation particularly because of way that her craft, her passion and her lineage converge in a story that is and will continue to make an impact on arts, culture and economic development in Ghana and beyond. Ghanaian- American, Aretha Amma Sarfo-Kantanka is an accomplished global branding professional who has been instrumental in driving retail sales via innovative retail marketing and branding campaigns juxtaposing the fashion and music industry. In 1998, Aretha launched VISIONS Entertainment & Publicity in New York City with a client roster inclusive of: fashion brands, designers, actors, artists, publications and more. She has created and managed numerous cross-promotional marketing and branding campaigns, from concept to execution, for record labels such as: Interscope, DreamWorks, Sony/Columbia, Island/Def Jam, Arista and Atlantic Records. A decade later in 2008 she founded Global Fusion Productions Inc. promoting African culture, tourism, entertainment and news. Aretha has served as the liaison and connector for local and global businesses looking to target the vast and underserved global African market with events and projects including being a member of the team who brought Ghanaian icon, living legend and Glocal Citizen James Barnor's photography for exhibition in Ghana for the first time in 2012. Aretha also served as coordinator and panelist for the launch of Fashion Forum Africa's talk series on the business of fashion in Africa. Aretha has written for publications such as: New York based Applause Africa, MIA Magazine and Berlin, Germany based - POP Magazine covering global pop music and culture. In 2023, Aretha curated Culture Curators: Hip Hop 50 at the National Museum of Ghana, the first of its kind exhibition at the museum that celebrated Ghana's Diaspora connection thru music in a series of talks, films and one of a kind memorabilia items and commissioned art, along with bringing A/R technology to the museum for the first time in collaboration with The San Diego African-American Museum of Fine Art. 2024 sets the stage to honor and tell the story of Ghana's unique modern music of Hip Life in celebrating its 30th anniversary so there is much, much more to come for this dynamic diasporan! Where to find Aretha? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aretha-amma-sarfo-kantanka-401213272/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/globalfusionist/) What's Aretha cooking? Kontomire 101 (https://niyis.co.uk/blogs/news/12-health-benefits-of-cocoyam-leaves-kontomire?srsltid=AfmBOooNnfMFy9_zsteigUCce3-RmjU7-_EH2N59MJD9wy0mIe2qEbM4) Other topics of interest: About Okomfo Anokye (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okomfo_Anokye) Guan People of Ghana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guan_people) About Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka (https://kristoasafomission.com/about1/) About KTA Mobile (https://youtu.be/KQyXcXVQdNg?si=lm1FeBQUadirNvAZ) About H.E. Nana Konadu Ageyman Rawlings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Konadu_Agyeman_Rawlings) Capricorn Astrology (https://cafeastrology.com/zodiaccapricorn.html) DollHouse Jeans (https://www.dollhouse.com/index.php) About the W.E.B Du Bois Centre in Accra (https://webdbmf.org/40th-anniversary-of-the-dedication-of-the-w-e-b-du-bois-memorial-centre-for-pan-african-culture/) Special Guest: Aretha Amma Sarfo-Kantanka.

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother33Years #M1

Send us a textWhat if access to culture isn't the same as connection? We dive into lens two of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience model (CDEM) and map how place and personal drive intersect to shape identity; whether you're surrounded by patty shops and dancehall flyers in Brooklyn or piecing together community in a low-density city in middle of America.I share a grounded look at density, from high to low and how each environment changes the kind of effort it takes to stay rooted. You'll hear the difference between ambient culture and intentional culture, why businesses become community anchors, and how motivation shifts across life phases: leaving home, starting a family, chasing opportunity, or confronting moments that make you cling tighter to who you are. We explore the four density motivation quadrants, real stories that span Brooklyn to Wisconsin and even a Paris–Iowa thread, and the inventive ways people adapt. The big takeaway is simple and strong: your environment influences your cultural connection, but your intention determines it. That mindset changes how we see one another across the diaspora and how we show up where we live and moving from passive consumption to active stewardship. If you've ever wondered whether living far from a cultural center means losing yourself, this conversation offers a roadmap for staying rooted and making roots wherever you are.If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for the next lens on cultural anchors, and leave a review so others can find the show. Then tell us: where do you land on the density–motivation spectrum?Missed previous episodes covering CDEM? You can catch up here. Subscribe to the Newsletter Support How to Support Carry On Friends Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation. Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store. Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother33Years #M1

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother33Years #M1

Quand on n'a pas reçu les recettes de sa famille, est-ce qu'il est trop tard pour les apprendre ?Et si on ne sait pas cuisiner les plats de chez soi… est-ce qu'on est encore “de là” ?Dans cet épisode, je discute avec Diana Chao, fondatrice de Chez Mama Ly (chaine youtube, consulting culinaire) et autrice du livre La cuisine de Mama Ly, un recueil de recettes vietnamiennes, cambodgiennes et chinoises du sud, transmises à partir de souvenirs - et reconstruites avec patience.Elle raconte comment elle a appris à cuisiner les plats de sa mère, sans mesures, sans fiche, sans transmission directe.Et ce que ça lui a permis : retrouver un lien, transmettre à son tour, se sentir légitime dans sa cuisine, et dans son histoire.Avec Diana, on parle de :- pourquoi la cuisine n'a pas toujours été transmise dans les familles asiatiques- comment on peut apprendre plus tard, même à partir de rien- la peur d'oublier… et le pouvoir de réécrire- les recettes “au pif” devenues recettes accessibles-la joie de pouvoir dire : “c'est moi qui l'ai fait”Si vous voulez cuisiner les plats de votre culture, mais que vous n'avez jamais osé vous lancer, cet épisode est une invitation à commencer.

For months, Zohran Mamdani has held a double digit lead in the New York City mayoral race. The 34-year-old media-savvy firebrand burst onto the scene with a suite of fresh, progressive ideas—but his candidacy has forced a reckoning among the city's significant Jewish community. Mamdani says he doesn't use the slogan “Globalize the intifada” himself, but he does not condemn those who do. He's said that if he becomes mayor, Benjamin Netanyahu would face arrest if he stepped foot in the city. And, while he believes Israel has a right to exist, he's not comfortable supporting a state that has a hierarchy of citizenship based on religion. Many Jews are shocked and scared by the prospect of a Mamdani victory. They see his criticism of Israel as a thin veil for antisemitism, and worry his election would create a permission structure for more aggressive hostility towards Israel and its supporters. On October 23, more than 850 U.S. rabbis penned a letter opposing Mamdani and the "political normalization" of anti-Zionism; a sharp departure from a broad rabbinic norm to keep explicit politics, especially candidate endorsements, out of the synagogue. But according to a recent Fox News poll, 38 percent of the city's Jews still plan on voting for Mamdani. Some don't think the mayor of New York has much influence over Middle Eastern geopolitics; others fear a future where Israel becomes a worn-torn, global pariah ruling over the rubble of Gaza and the West Bank—which would, they believe, only further endanger the lives of Jews in Israel and in the Diaspora. Our three rabbinic podcasters return from their High Holiday vacations for this week's episode of Not in Heaven, in which they ruminate on the rifts that have opened up within New York—and which could spread further outward. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Not in Heaven (Not sure how? Click here)

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother33Years #M1

Musicians create worlds of their own. They are sonic alchemists. This program, originally produced in 2007, surveys a wide range of artists from throughout the African diaspora, artists with this special ability to spin out their own realities. We hear classic work from Basssekou Kouyate, Habib Koite, Youssou N'Dour, Konono No 1, The Assad Brothers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and we hear many of them speak about their work. The Malian artists are particularly poignant, as they speak from a time before the turmoil that has enveloped the country since 2012. APWW #539 Produced by Banning Eyre.

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the AWS major downtime on October 20, 2025, the DHQ's response to coup rumors, Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko, and the Senate's approval of life imprisonment for defiling minors. They also dive into fan mails, Believe It or Not, Gym Essentials, Once Upon a Time – King Jaja of Opobo, Prop and Flop of the Week, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:30 - Catch up10:15 - Fan mails42:30 - Believe  it or not01:12:15 - Gym Essentials01:18:42 - Once Upon A Time - King Jaja Of Opobo01:30:00 - AWS downtime01:46:44 - Prop and flop of the week02:09:00 - Sign out

“Jamaica taught me that Blackness didn't need to be cleaned, civilized, or educated away.” With that declaration, scholar-activist Megan Douglass sits down with Khary Frazier for a Detroit is Different conversation that bridges continents, generations, and movements. In this deeply layered interview, Megan traces her roots from Greensboro, North Carolina to Kingston, Jamaica to Ipsy and Detroit, weaving a narrative of diaspora, struggle, and healing. She talks about being the daughter of a Jamaican mother and a Southern father who “believed the jailer becomes jailed,” about growing up Black in supposedly liberal Ann Arbor, and about how moving to Jamaica redefined her understanding of liberation: “When everybody around you is Black—your doctor, your teacher, your prime minister—you realize the problem ain't us.” Her story flows through farming in the hills of Ocho Rios, grief and rebirth after loss, and her return to Detroit to study movement sustainability and spirituality at Wayne State. “I bring my activism into everything I do,” she says, breaking down the false divide between scholarship and struggle, art and organizing. From Riverwise Magazine's fusion of poetry and protest to her reflections on community care, grief, and the legacy of her father's mentorship programs, Megan embodies the past, present, and future of Legacy Black Detroit—rooted, radical, and revolutionary. This episode is more than a conversation; it's an ancestral roadmap for what's next. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Chaque mois, le coach Didier Acouetey, président d'AfricSearch, conseille un jeune entrepreneur sur ses difficultés. En deuxième partie, débat avec des patrons de PME du continent. Cette semaine, financer les TPE, PME grâce aux diasporas.  Cette émission est une rediffusion du 21 juillet 2025.   Partie 1 : conseils à un jeune entrepreneur - Didier Acouetey, président du cabinet AfricSearch - Nelly Chaby, créatrice de Macajou entreprise de fabrication de macarons à base de produits locaux à Cotonou, Bénin.   Partie 2 : Financer les TPE, PME grâce aux diasporas - Felix Edoh Kossi Amenounve, directeur général de la Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) et président de l'Association des Bourses Africaines (ASEA) - Duplex Eric Kamgang, président et fondateur de Studely, société qui propose une solution complète à destination des étudiants afin de faciliter leur accès à l'enseignement supérieur français - Didier Acouetey, président du cabinet AfricSearch.   Programmation musicale :  ► Ghanaian Stallion – Finish Line (ft. Patrice) ► Abou Tall – Bats-toi (playlist).

Chaque mois, le coach Didier Acouetey, président d'AfricSearch, conseille un jeune entrepreneur sur ses difficultés. En deuxième partie, débat avec des patrons de PME du continent. Cette semaine, financer les TPE, PME grâce aux diasporas.  Cette émission est une rediffusion du 21 juillet 2025.   Partie 1 : conseils à un jeune entrepreneur - Didier Acouetey, président du cabinet AfricSearch - Nelly Chaby, créatrice de Macajou entreprise de fabrication de macarons à base de produits locaux à Cotonou, Bénin.   Partie 2 : Financer les TPE, PME grâce aux diasporas - Felix Edoh Kossi Amenounve, directeur général de la Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) et président de l'Association des Bourses Africaines (ASEA) - Duplex Eric Kamgang, président et fondateur de Studely, société qui propose une solution complète à destination des étudiants afin de faciliter leur accès à l'enseignement supérieur français - Didier Acouetey, président du cabinet AfricSearch.   Programmation musicale :  ► Ghanaian Stallion – Finish Line (ft. Patrice) ► Abou Tall – Bats-toi (playlist).

Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode of YXE Underground. I am  excited to share with you an interview with Katayoon Navabi. Katayoon is the Program Director for the Paivand Society, which is a non-profit organization in Saskatoon that promotes cultural dialogue, and is on the organizing committee of the Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival. This film festival, now in its third year, shows movies that tell stories of migration, immigration, and of people settling into their new homes while trying to create community. It's taking place this weekend (October 24th-26th) at the Remai Modern's beautiful theatre, and you can learn more by visiting paivand-society.ca. I was introduced to Katayoon by our mutual friend and amazing human being, April Sora, and I am so glad she made this interview happen because, as you are about to discover, Katayoon is simply wonderful.She is originally from Iran where she grew up in a family that loved to tell stories. Whether it was reading, listening, or cinema, Katayoon, was surrounded by rich storytellers. She attended university in Edmonton before moving to Saskatoon in 2010, and is passionate about sharing stories of migration and immigration with our community. I hope you enjoy this conversation and hopefully see you at the film festival!You can follow and listen to YXE Underground wherever you find your favourite podcast including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or the YXE Underground website. Please feel free to leave a 5-star review if you like what you hear!Cheers...Eric  Host, Producer, Editor: Eric AndersonTheme Music: Andrew DicksonWebsite: https://www.yxeunderground.comRecorded: On Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Metis

Benin has long tried to highlight its role in the transatlantic slave trade through monuments and memorials in the country, in the hope it would attract tourism.Now it has a new plan.It is offering citizenship to descendants of enslaved Africans around the world.US singers Lauryn Hill and Ciara received their citizenship in July. Filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee have also been made Benin's ambassadors to the African-American population in America.The move is an attempt to attract talent and money to its shores and showcase the nation's culture and traditions to a wider audience.This week on The Inquiry we're asking: Can Benin win back its diaspora?Contributors: Dr Bayo Holsey, Association Professor, African American Studies and Anthropology at Emory University, United States Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor in the Department of History at Howard University, United States Dr Leonard Wantchekon, Founder and President of the African School of Economics Tonya Lewis Lee, filmmaker and entrepreneurPresenter: Tanya Beckett Producer: Daniel Rosney Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Technical producer: Nicky Edwards Production Co-ordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Tom Bigwood(Photo: Ciara receiving citizenship of Benin. Credit: Government of Benin)

In Part 1 of this special episode, Paul is joined by African football expert Ali Howorth live from the Cape Verdean capital of Praia to talk about the country's historic World Cup qualification. What force of nature helped the islanders get the job done against Eswatini? What were the highlights of the after-party? What role has the Dutch city of Rotterdam played in Cape Verde's success? And why might the Blue Sharks have more fans than expected at the World Cup? In Part 2, Lee and Paul hear from Cape Verde central defender Roberto Lopes, who explains the story of his international recruitment via LinkedIn, and discuss everything from diaspora to donkeys. Why are there as many Cape Verdeans living overseas as on the islands themselves? Which geographical and demographical records have they broken by qualifying? And how has the Portuguese colonial rule shaped the domestic game today? More from Ali HoworthOn The Whistle Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@otw_podcastSubstack Newsletter: https://alasdairhoworth.substack.com/ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:52 – Ali Howorth live from Praia18:47 – Cape Verde shirt giveaway20:00 – Diaspora and DMs24:07 – Roberto Lopes voice note26:37 – Best international recruitments28:58 – World Cup's smallest nations35:14 – Domestic football and donkeys

The very first recognition ceremony honouring our diaspora either living with or lost to HIV/AIDS will take place later this year. It will happen in London on the 1st of December, which is World AIDS Day. Clare's very own own Bernard Lynch, who, through his roles over forty years as a priest, author and activist, has worked for the rights of LGBT people... Bernard spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus.

On Sept. 29—the same day that Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, joined U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to announce the 20-point ceasefire plan with Hamas—one of Israel's best-known advocates sent out her own, much lower-profile press release. It was a surprise resignation letter. Michal Cotler-Wunsh, the Canadian-raised lawyer and former Israeli politician who has spent the last two years serving as Israel's special envoy to combat antisemitism, resigned her post abruptly. She blamed her departure from the voluntary job on Israel's foreign ministry, who appointed her—but then, she feels, didn't fund her position or take her proposals seriously. She believes she was “ghosted” by senior Israeli officials, who failed to understand the dangers posed by what she calls the war's “eighth front”: the tsunami of normalized worldwide antisemitism that has altered public opinion against Israel and Jews. And while this current deal to stop the war and enable the hostage releases appears to be on shaky ground, Cotler-Wunsh warns there is no ceasefire in sight for the anti-Israel, anti-Jewish protests and terrorist attacks that continue from Ottawa to Manchester to Belgium. That is why she is taking on a new job, beginning Nov. 1, as CEO of the International Legal Forum, an Israel-based NGO helping pro-Israel lawyers in 40 countries hold governments, universities, and even the United Nations to account, including defending Israel in The Hague against charges of genocide and war crimes. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner is joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh to hear why she quit her high-profile role and how she hopes her new platform will be more effective. Related links Read the resignation letter from Michal Cotler-Wunsh as Israel's antisemitism envoy, and then read the announcement of her new job. Israel's antisemitism envoy says she wasn't consulted by the Diaspora minister about his controversial guest list at an antisemitism conference where far right speakers were invited, in The CJN. Why Canada's antisemitism special envoy Deborah Lyons quit, well before the end of her term, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)

Register here for the Live Call me Back event at the Streicker Center on Thursday Oct 23: https://t.co/Y5tCz9uXwoSubscribe here to INSIDE Call me Back: https://inside.arkmedia.orgRabbi Angela Buchdahl's book: https://tinyurl.com/4m4mrfftGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: http://inside.arkmedia.org/giftsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel': https://arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: https://instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: For a bonus episode, Dan was joined by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to discuss her new book Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging. Rabbi Buchdahl is the senior rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City. She was the first East-Asian to be ordained as a rabbi, and has received national recognition for her Jewish leadership, including being listed as one of Newsweek's “50 most influential rabbis.”She shares her journey from feeling like an outsider to Judaism to becoming a contemporary Jewish leader. They also discuss how Rabbi Buchdahl guided her congregation after Oct. 7 and how the past two years have changed the Jewish community around her. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

It turns out that the first American city to host a roster of local African bands was not New York, Miami or Chicago, but the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California. Hugh Masekela brought Hedzoleh Soundz from Ghana, and they settled in Santa Cruz. Nigerian maestros O.J. Ekemode and Joni Haastrup lived in Oakland in the 1970s. South African musicians from the touring stage show Ipi Tombi also settled in the Bay Area and started the band Zulu Spear. By the early ‘80s, the Bay Area “worldbeat” scene was in full swing, and along with it came Kotoja, Mapenzi, Big City, the Nigerian Allstars and more. Join us for a tour through the sounds and stories of the Bay Area's catalytic African music scene. Produced by Banning Eyre APWW #713

Why do we leave our homelands? That is the central question which animates the newest work of San Francisco poet laureate Genny Lim and the Bay Area-based Del Sol Quartet. Together, Lim and the musicians explore the implications of migration and the search for a new home in their work, “Facing the Moon: Songs of the Diaspora.” They join us live in the studio for a performance and conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up following the Loose Talk crossover episode, the Spotify Greasy Tunes event, and more. They dive into your favorite segments - Believe It or Not and Weekly Essentials, while discussing all the stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:45 - Catch Up26:20 - Fan mails 52:10 - Believe it or not01:21:39 - Once Upon a Time02:08:05 - Weekly essentials02:37:20 - Sign Out

In this third episode in our series on the pantoum, we read and discuss Oliver de la Paz's "Pantoum Beginning and Ending with Thorns," a poem that draws its inspiration from a visual art object as well as the story of migration that shapes the poetic speaker's lived experience. To learn more about Oliver de la Paz, visit his website (https://www.oliverdelapaz.com/). If you love this poem as much as we do, please purchase a copy of The Diaspora Sonnets (https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324092988) (Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2023), which was long-listed for the 2023 National Book Award in Poetry and a finalist for the 2024 Paterson Poetry Prize. Thanks to Liveright and W. W. Norton for granting us permission to read this poem.

Roughly 30,000 Irish emigrants return to Ireland each year to live. But, this process is both bureaucratically and emotionally challenging. Now, there are calls for a dedicated government agency to be established to help the diaspora return.Joining Seán to discuss is Karen McHugh, Chief Executive of Safe Home Ireland…

Esoteric Crossroads: Scholars Meet Practitioners is a new collaborative video series, launched in 2025, co-produced by Rejected Religion and RENSEP. Hosted by Stephanie Shea, each session brings together scholars and practitioners for thoughtful dialogue on esoteric traditions.This audio replay is an edited version of the live session that took place in September 2025. If you are interested to learn more and join the upcoming discussions, please visit www.rensep.org or my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion. The Free Content video replay can also be viewed on my YouTube channel. In this episode, scholar Sarah Nimfürh and practitioner Raisel Tejeda explore the layered world of Regla de Osha—often known (and contested) as Santería—and its intersections with Judaism, Afro-Cuban spirituality, and lived ritual. Topics we explore: How Jewish exile histories in Cuba intersect with Afro-Cuban poly-religious traditions The term “Santería”: its contested use, political weight, and the preferred name “Regla de Osha” Oral transmission, secrecy, and gendered limitations in research Raisel's training path across multiple traditions and what embodied practice looks like Orishas as energies, guides, and cosmological forces Ritual tools, altered states, and the material language of devotion How practitioners adapt sacred practice to local ecologies and diasporic settings This conversation bridges scholarship and lived experience, offering insight into a tradition that is both deeply rooted and dynamically evolving. Theme Music & Video Production: Stephanie Shea

Send us a textAnge is on location at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the first-ever SOMA Pilipinas Pride: Makibeki. Raquel Redondiez is the director of SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage District; a "celebration of the love, pride and people power of generations of Filipinos in San Francisco and beyond". They sit down to discuss the significance of celebrating SF's first SOMA Pilipinas Pride in the face of queer and trans hate, the deep history of activism in Filipino culture, monumental legislation that SOMA Pilipinas is getting passed, and why now is the time to step up and be brave.Makibaka - A Living Legacy is on display until 1/4/26, for more information click here!Follow director of SOMA Pilipinas Raquel Redondiez on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

(Excerpts from Rabbi Barry Chesler - full comments at kolramah.us) Fifty-two years ago this past Thursday on the Jewish calendar, war broke out in Israel as soldiers from Egypt and Syria crossed the borders established by the 6-Day War into Israel. On the holiest day of the year, Israel was attacked. That year the Book of Life was inscribed with the blood of Israel's soldiers, and Yom Kippur has never been quite the same. Fifty years and two days later on the English calendar, war again broke out in Israel with the invasion of Hamas terrorists into Israel, murdering indiscriminately over a thousand people: Israelis and non-Israelis, Jews and non-Jews, civilians and soldiers. This time the holy day was Sh'mini Atzeret/Simhat Torah in Israel, Sh'mini Atzeret in the Diaspora, the culmination of זמן שמחתנו [z'man simhateinu], the season of our rejoicing. This year, October 7 falls on the first day of סוכות. Such are the vagaries of the Jewish calendar. Let us find away to rejoice, to celebrate, even with tears, for that is our sacred task, to keep going. Let us, as we entered יום כיפור [Yom Kippur], pray that we find ourselves on a path for the coming year that brings us closer to God and closer to each other. עם ישראל חי [am yisra'el hai] [The people of Israel live] Syosset, NY 10/07/25 טו תשרי תשפ"ו [15 Tishri 5786]

Eliot and Eric welcome back friend of the show Barry Strauss, the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. They discuss the series of Jewish revolts against Roman rule in 67-70 AD and the subsequent Roman siege of Masada, as well as the later Diaspora and Bar Kochba revolts situating them in the geostrategic competition between the Roman and Parthian empires. Barry explains the complications of the ethnic and religious divisions in Judea as well as the role of Jewish apocalyptic and messianic thinking on the protagonists of these serial rebellions. He also touches on the reasons why Judea was seemingly so hard to govern for the Romans, the divisions among Jews, and the degree to which archaeology and numismatics can add to the surviving literary accounts of the wars between Rome and the Jews. Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire: https://a.co/d/9xfsZOd Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

ԼուրջCast - Սամվել Հովհաննիսյան - Մաթեմատիկայի դպրոց, սուպերինտելեկտ, սփյուռքի անելիքՄեր հյուրը Fibo School Armenia-ի հիմնադիր, գործարար, նորարար Սամվել Հովհաննիսյանն է։Զրույցի ընթացքում անդրադառնում ենք մաթեմատիկայի դպրոցին, տարիքային շեմերին և սովորական դասերից տարբերություններին, դասերի սկզբունքներին:Քննարկում ենք դասապրոցեսում ուսուցչի դերի կարևորությունը, սփյուռքում հայերի դիրքորոշումները և ԱՄՆ-ում կրթության տարբերությունները, և սուպերինտելեկտի ստեղծման հեռանկարները։ArmComedy թիմը ներկայացնում է ԼուրջCast

Un nouveau média 100 % Afrique et 100 % numérique, baptisé ZOA, a été lancé le 1er octobre à Dakar, au Sénégal. Rattaché au groupe France Médias Monde, la maison mère de RFI, ZOA promet de véhiculer un regard jeune et positif, offrant ainsi une voix et un média aux jeunes du continent africain. Steven Jambot s'est entretenu avec l'équipe de rédaction en chef de ce nouveau média, une semaine après le lancement. Kaourou Magassa, journaliste franco-malien, est rédacteur en chef de ZOA, et Cécile Goudou, journaliste béninoise, est son adjointe. Ce duo encadre la rédaction de ZOA, située dans le hub de France Médias Monde à Dakar : dix journalistes venus de cinq pays, et 16 correspondants répartis dans onze pays africains, pour une moyenne d'âge de 28 ans. Une ligne éditoriale axée sur le quotidien et la société ZOA a fait le choix de se concentrer sur les sujets de société et en évitant la politique politicienne. Les sujets abordés touchent l'entrepreneuriat, les initiatives citoyennes, la culture ou encore le sport.  ► Retrouvez ZOA sur WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube et Instagram Kaourou Magassa explique la conception du journalisme à Zoa : « Le journalisme pour nous, c'est raconter le présent. Quoi de mieux pour raconter le présent de tendre le micro aux personnes qui nous font face, aux personnes qu'on entend pas beaucoup ». Ce sont ces histoires du quotidien, comme celle d'une femme pêcheuse à Pointe-Noire, qui intéressent ZOA. Cécile Goudou détaille les rubriques qui nourrissent cette ligne éditoriale, axées sur l'échange et la transmission : « On a des rubriques comme Diaspora par exemple dans laquelle on raconte ces jeunes qui quittent leur pays pour 'se chercher', comme on dit dans notre jargon ». D'autres rubriques, comme Quand j'avais 20 ans, permettent aux aînés qui ont réussi de raconter leur parcours aux plus jeunes. Proximité, rigueur et lutte contre la désinformation ZOA diffuse ses contenus sur l'ensemble des réseaux sociaux (YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp), adaptant ses formats : long format pour les grands reportages sur YouTube, et formats plus courts sur les autres réseaux. L'équipe vise une approche « horizontale » de l'information, adoptant une logique de communautés. La proximité est renforcée par l'incarnation des sujets à l'écran. De plus, le média a opté pour le tutoiement afin de s'adresser directement à son public : « Nous tutoyons ces jeunes-là pour leur dire : 'Nous sommes des jeunes comme vous' », explique Cécile Goudou. L'une des missions fondamentales de ZOA est la lutte contre la désinformation. Cécile Goudou souligne : « Nous donnons des outils, nous partageons des expériences et on se dit qu'on a également cette mission primordiale de donner les clés aux jeunes Africains [...] de pouvoir décellerer le vrai du faux ». Malgré les commentaires sur un potentiel « téléguidage » de ZOA par la France, Cécile Goudou réaffirme l'indépendance de la rédaction : « ZOA est une rédaction qui a une autonomie éditoriale incontestable, vérifiable ». 

Peut-on vraiment dialoguer avec ses parents quand on ne parle pas la même langue ?Et si la barrière n'était pas que linguistique, mais plus profonde, plus invisible ?Dans cet épisode hors-série proposé par les membres de l'association Asiattitudes, Jean-Baptiste Phou, artiste multidisciplinaire asio-descendant, partage sa tentative de lien avec sa mère cambodgienne.Un récit intime autour de son œuvre La langue de ma mère, qui interroge ce que signifie hériter, transmettre, comprendre, dialoguer…Dans cet épisode, Mélanie Hong interroge Jean-Baptiste Phou sur :la difficulté de communication entre parents immigrés et enfants nés en Francela quête d'identité en tant qu'enfant de la diaspora asiatiquele rôle de la langue maternelle dans la transmission culturellel'impact des traumatismes (exil, génocide, silence) sur le lien familialle poids de l'héritage quand il n'est pas nommél'apprentissage du khmer comme tentative de réconciliationles gestes du quotidien comme langage d'amourla place de l'art pour réparer ce qui n'a pas pu être ditUn épisode pour celleux qui n'ont jamais su comment parler à leurs parents. Mais aussi à toustes celleux qui se sentent entre plusieurs langues, cultures, et générations***Cet épisode a été enregistré en public lors de l'évènement “Festival du Printemps” co-organisé par le collectif d'associations Village 13 en octobre 2023. C'est un hors série réalisé par l'équipe Podcast de l'association Asiattitudes Family : Kim Huynh (présentation de l'épisode), Mélanie Hong (interview), Mai Nguyen (réalisation et montage sonore). Générique : Hongli Wang.Pour suivre les actualités de l'association, rendez-vous sur Instagram.Pour rejoindre l'association, rendez-vous sur Hello Asso.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown / Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs & Migration. TD for Cavan Monaghan / Alison O'Connor, Journalist and Commentator / Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin

Bachata is a music of the people. Recalling the American blues, bachata was infamous as the anthem of the hard-drinking, womanizing, down-on-his-luck man, vilified as the entertainment of the brothels and the cabarets, and worshipped by the down-trodden poor as the deepest expression of their feelings. Today it is an international sensation. Alex Wolfe, director of the film "Santo Domingo Blues: The Story of Bachata" brings us live ambience and stories of bachata stars Luis Vargas, Antony Santos, Luis Segura, Adridia Ventura. Produced by Alex Wolfe.

Catéchèse du P. Mathieu - 2025-10-09 Diaspora, persécution et ouverture aux païens by Radio Maria France

The smallest belongings can become the most powerful relics. As Palestinians are forced to flee again and again within the Gaza Strip and beyond, people carry personal items that hold deep meaning. In this episode, we explore the stories behind those objects in the midst of a war many are calling genocide. The Take is nominated for the Signal Awards in the Best Daily Podcast category. While we wait for the judges' decisions, you can help us win the listeners' vote. Vote for The Take for Best Daily Podcast. In this episode: Danya Issawi, Fashion News Writer, The Cut Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Duha Mosaad, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. This episode was mixed by Joe Plourde. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

In this episode of CAA Conversations, Kimberly Sandoval moderates a discussion on what it means to be a border artist and what separates Border Arte from other aspects of Chicana/o art, featuring Amanda Pardo and Samantha Ceccopieri, as well as Dr. Constance Cortez and Dr. Karen Mary Davalos, creators of Mexican American Art Since 1848. Amanda Pardo was working toward a BA in history with a minor in art from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) at the time of recording. Her work and research focus on the history of women, gender, and sexuality. She has given a public talk about her work and research as part of a lecture series and participated in pop-up exhibitions dedicated to the discussion of modernity and the domestic space. Samantha Ceccopieri has a BFA with a K–12 certification from UTRGV. Her work and research focus on the usage of art in mental wellness to reduce anxiety in scholars, both young and old, working with students and educators throughout the Rio Grande Valley. She has shared her research at TAEA and other art education conferences as part of UTRGV's Engaged Scholar Program and School of Art and Design. Constance Cortez is a professor at UTRGV for the School of Art and Design, currently teaching Chicano/a art history as well as special topics courses such as Women in Art History. Dr. Cortez is a prominent figure in Chicano/a scholarship, with works like The New Aztlan: Nepantla (and Other Sites of Transmogrification), published in 2001, and has an extensive background in early Mesoamerican art history. Karen Mary Davalos is a professor at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, currently teaching topics in Chicano studies and art history as affiliated faculty. Dr. Davalos is also a prominent figure in Chicano/a scholarship with works like Exhibiting Mestizaje: Mexican (American) Museums in the Diaspora, also published in 2001, and recently presented a paper on Nepantla aesthetics at the CAA Annual Conference in 2024. Kimberly Sandoval is an independent scholar, artist, and MFA alumna of UTRGV. Her work speaks to the life and experiences occurring around and within the Brownsville, South Texas, borderlands. She has exhibited her video artwork across the United States and Indonesia. She has also spoken about culturally affirming art pedagogies at art education conferences and chaired a panel discussion on Border Arte at the CAA Annual Conference in 2024 .

On January 8, 1959, Fidel Castro and his ragtag army marched into Havana and proclaimed victory in the Cuban revolution. Much of the world knew Cuba primarily from its 1930 megahit "El Manicero" ("The Peanut Vendor") and from the mambo craze of the 1950's. After Castro came to power, the economic, political and cultural doors between Cuba and the U.S. would soon be shut. The doors opened briefly for tours by Cuban artists in the U.S. during the Carter and Clinton administrations. In this broadcast, we savor sounds from the pre-Revolutionary golden age of Cuban music that sets the scene for the international success of Cuban music. We illustrate how popular music in Africa and the Americas is not imaginable without the influence of Cuban music--copied and adapted on three continents. We'll hear the stories and rare recordings of such core styles as son - as well as luminaries like Beny Moré, Arsenio Rodriguez, Celia Cruz and the Sexteto Habanero; along with less well known artists. Produced by Ned Sublette APWW #65

In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we speak with Cordell Carter, executive director of the Project on Belonging and founding director of the Festival of the Diaspora at the Aspen Institute.Cordell's career has spanned philanthropy, policy, leadership development, and international convenings. At the core of his work is one mission: connecting people across cultures, sectors, and geographies to spark collaboration and impact.From his leadership of Aspen's Project on Belonging to the Festival of the Diaspora's global gatherings, Cordell champions cross-cultural connection and mentorship. In this conversation, he offers candid insights on the future of philanthropy, the urgent need for efficiency in nonprofits, and how humility in leadership can transform organizations.He also unpacks why mergers may be the survival strategy nonprofits need, why funders should be bolder with long-term bets, and why partnerships with local governments often unlock new levels of sustainability.Highlights from the ConversationPhilanthropy should be more risk-taking. Foundations are too often risk-averse, forgetting that their role is catalytic, not conservative.Not every nonprofit needs to exist. Duplication drains resources. Funders can and should incentivize mergers and collaborations.Efficiency is survival. Leaders must be willing to cut, restructure, and refocus to protect the mission.Partnerships matter. Local government and community foundations are critical allies for long-term sustainability.Leadership is about humility. Creating upwardly mobile experiences for staff, retaining talent, and being willing to admit mistakes are all essential.Global belonging. The Festival of the Diaspora creates spaces for cross-cultural collaboration, highlighting innovation from often-overlooked leaders.About Charity Charge:Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

Emmanuel Dunbar grew up hating coffee. Now, coffee is his life.Emmanuel owns Royal Diaspora Coffee Company, a cafe and community gathering place in Tampa. While Royal Diaspora is a proudly Black-owned business, Emmanuel's customers are as diverse as the way they take their cup o' joe.The Zest team visited Emmanuel at Royal Diaspora. In this conversation, he breaks down his love-hate relationship with coffee. (It was never about the taste!) He also shares his big plans for the space, which go far beyond java beans.Related episodes:“Call Anthony” Gilbert Reviews Food at Gas Stations and Other Overlooked EateriesCoffee Uniting People Brews Job Skills for People with DisabilitiesKahwa Coffee Owners Raphael & Sarah Perrier on Building Their Business, Beverage Trends and What They Really Think of Starbucks

Send us a text"When someone asks you where you're from, what's the first thing that comes to mind?" This seemingly simple question opens a window into the complex world of cultural identity for Caribbean people living in diaspora communities. Your answer likely depends on who's asking, where they're asking, and your unique migration journey.The Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) provides a way for understanding how our cultural identities form and evolve outside the region. Unlike academic theories, this model emerges from real lived experiences – my own family's migration story, countless conversations with community members, and insights gathered through years of podcast interviews. It offers six interconnected lenses that help us articulate what many have felt but struggled to express about our complex cultural journeys.In this deep dive into the first lens – "Where You Start Shapes the Journey" – we explore how your starting point profoundly influences your relationship with Caribbean culture. Whether you migrated as an adult with established cultural connections, came during formative teenage years like I did at 14, arrived as a young child with few concrete memories, or were born in the diaspora with varying degrees of cultural connection, each starting point creates a different foundation with unique challenges and strengths. The model acknowledges that even within families, different starting points create entirely different relationships to culture. My brothers and I all left Jamaica together, yet our age differences mean we each carry very different connections to our homeland.The model also considers what was happening when your cultural journey began – the decade, political climate, and social context that shaped how freely Caribbean culture could be expressed in your new home. Someone who migrated during the dancehall explosion of the 1990s had vastly different opportunities for cultural expression than someone who arrived during earlier decades when Caribbean cultural visibility was more limited in diaspora spaces.Understanding your starting point isn't about determining who is "more Caribbean" – it's about gaining clarity on your unique journey and extending grace to others whose experiences differ from yours. As we continue exploring the remaining lenses in future episodes, you'll discover how location, cultural anchors, identity shifts, professional expression, and embracing multiplicity all build upon the foundation established by where you began.How has your starting point shaped your cultural journey? Reflect on this question as we continue unpacking the language and framework that helps us make sense of our beautiful, complex Caribbean diaspora experience. Subscribe to the Newsletter Support How to Support Carry On Friends Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation. Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store. Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production

The conversation continues on the eastern Viking diaspora, noting that the power base of the Rus shifted from Novgorod to Kyiv, forming Kievan Rus. Although early rulers had Norsedescent, they assimilated culturally, blending Scandinavian and Slavic elements; Norse names like Ingvar and Helgabecame Igor and Olga. History is flexible, and competing groups interpret this mixed heritage. A major mystery discussed is the Salme ship burials in Estonia (Saaremaa island), dating around 750 AD, prior to Lindisfarne. The high-status dead, likely Swedish men on a diplomatic mission, died violently but were buried carefully with rich goods, including falcons and a king gaming piece in the mouth of a leader. VIKING AGE SILVER

This classic episode features Afropop Worldwide's original live recordings of stellar artists Joe Arroyo (Colombia) in London, Paulina Tomayo (Ecuador) in Quito, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (Cuba) in New York, Los Van Van (Cuba) in Havana, and Willie Colon in New York. Produced by Sean Barlow APWW #292