African Diaspora
Discover key takeaways from 15 podcast episodes about this topic.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Explore Juneteenth's deep cultural roots through food, revealing how traditional red drinks and dishes serve as powerful symbols of resistance, healing, and diasporic connection against a backdrop of commercial exploitation.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Dr. Sunyatta Amen reveals how Juneteenth food traditions, particularly red foods, are deeply rooted in West African ancestral connections and acts of resistance against colonization, while also highlighting the modern challenge of corporate appropriation.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Dr. Sunyatta Amen reveals how Juneteenth food traditions, particularly red foods, are deeply rooted in African ancestral practices and acts of resistance, while warning against corporate co-option.
David Oyelowo’s Black Southern Accent Comments Ignite Black Brits Vs Black Americans Debate
Roland Martin dissects the controversy surrounding David Oyelowo's comments on Southern accents and the broader, historical conflict between Black British and Black American actors, arguing it's a manufactured division distracting from systemic issues in Hollywood.
Primary Showdowns. Buffalo Shooting Trial. Wingstop Racial Slur. Black Men New Literacy#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues facing the Black community, from political primaries and racial injustices to mental health, community empowerment, and systemic barriers in Hollywood.
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
Roland Martin and guests dissect Republican-led voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, the backlash against Trump's White House UFC event, and Color of Change's fight for DEI, while challenging the divisive debate over Black British actors in Hollywood.
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
Roland Martin dissects Republican voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, criticizes the White House UFC event, and challenges the divisive debate over British vs. African-American actors.
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress Black votes in North Carolina and Georgia, critiques the politicization of the White House with a controversial UFC event, and challenges the divisive debate between Black American and Black British actors.
Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode covers the end of a historic government shutdown, a national day of action for workers' rights, efforts to dismantle Black political power in Louisiana and Mississippi, and initiatives promoting Black economic empowerment and mental well-being.
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode unpacks critical issues from environmental justice and the economic impact of global conflicts to the racial wealth gap exacerbated by AI, all while highlighting political maneuvers and the importance of Black-owned media.
Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a "gravest crime against humanity," while the US, Argentina, and Israel voted against it, and small businesses in America face severe economic pressure from tariffs and rising costs.
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
This episode dissects critical issues from modern-day lynchings and police brutality to vital Black maternal health initiatives and investment opportunities in Ghana.
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
This episode exposes the ongoing reality of modern-day lynchings, reframes reproductive health as foundational literacy, and highlights Ghana as a prime destination for Black diaspora investment and cultural reconnection.
Miss. Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling. Howard Swim Team History. Black Diaspora to Ghana.
This episode exposes critical threats to Black voting rights in the US, highlights Howard University's historic athletic achievement, and details actionable opportunities for the Black diaspora to connect and invest in Ghana.
Miss. Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling. Howard Swim Team History. Black Diaspora to Ghana.
Black voters face a critical Supreme Court decision threatening voting rights, while the Black diaspora finds cultural and economic opportunities in Ghana, and a new scholarship tackles access barriers in corporate law.