As protests continue across the country, we hear from two leading activists about why they think this moment is different. Social justice leader Tamika D. Mallory calls it a collision of multiple pandemics. She has been traveling the country speaking with victims’ families and speaking at rallies, marches, and protests. She reflects on what it all means to h ... Show More
Jun 2020
The Healing Power of Black Theatre
Sarah Bellamy is the Artistic Director of the Penumbra Theatre Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father, Lou Bellamy, started the Company back in 1976, as a place to create drama by, for, and about Black people. That mission has continued under Sarah’s leadership, gaining a new ... Show More
12m 59s
Jun 2020
The Joys & Challenges of Black Fatherhood
Glen Henry loves everything about being a Black dad – and he’s eager to show others why. On his YouTube channel, Beleaf in Fatherhood, he turns the stuff of everyday life in the Henry household – with his wife, Yvette, and their four kids – into artful, loving, and insightful vid ... Show More
17m 32s
Sep 2022
Work Place Affairs, Jimmy Kimmel, Fat Shaming
Big announcement! I am going on tour! Get tickets at heathermcdonald.net The new Little Mermaid live-action trailer is out, and the reactions on TikTok are priceless. I watched the Emmys and have much to say about Jimmy Kimmel and the fashions. Britney fat-shamed Christina Aguile ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2019
When Our Stories Move the Culture
“I have more freedom than I’ve ever had,” says Catt Sadler, journalist and host of the podcast NAKED. After more than a decade of working at E! Entertainment, Sadler, who has won three Emmys, chose to leave over a wage gap issue. Today, she sits down with chief content officer El ... Show More
49m 23s
Jul 2023
Beyond Conversations: Draptomaniax Takes Action in Unshackling History
From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a ... Show More
2m 45s
Sep 2020
Introducing: “Do the Work”
A new podcast hosted by actor, writer and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman. Through real and intimate conversations, we untangle the uncomfortable, offensive, and sometimes downright racist moments that happen in our personal relationships, so we can all learn how to be better allie ... Show More
2m 52s