Changing Seasons, Lasting Power: Belonging to Blackness, Season 7 Premieres
[vc_row][vc_column][vlt_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6609″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”purple” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vlt_spacer][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]There’s something undeniably seductive about the beginning of the fall season. Slightly cooler air carries both memory and possibility, the golden light of the sun’s amber rays softens against tree leaves, hinting autumn is right around the bend. And, of course, the start of the fall season also […]
S6, Ep 058 with Edna Bonhomme, historian, global public intellectual and author of A History of the World in Six Plagues
It’s June and Caribbean American Heritage month! In this Season 6 finale, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with historian of science, writer, and global public intellectual, Dr. Edna Bonhomme about her new book A History of the World in Six Plagues. Bonhomme, herself of Haitian descent, discusses how plagues—both microbial and structural—have shaped the contours […]
More than Mangoes and Music: Honoring Caribbean American Heritage, Legacies, and its Global Imprint
Since 2006, the month of June is the time we officially celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, by honoring the legacies and dynamic contributions of Caribbean people to the social, economic, political, cultural, and intellectual fabric of the United States and beyond. In 2025, this commemoration holds particular significance since diverse global histories are being […]
A 2017 Book That Resonates in 2025
Every so often, a piece of work circles back into the conversation in unexpected ways—and reminds you that its ideas still matter. I’m excited to share that my book, Stories of Identity Among Black, Middle Class, Second Generation Caribbeans: We, Too, Sing America, which I published back in 2017 (Palgrave Macmillan/Springer), was recently reviewed […]
S6, Ep 057 with 3x-Super Bowl Champion and TV sports commentator Devin McCourty on being a champion and advocate for our communities
In this episode, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest, Devin McCourty on always being a champion—in the NFL, on television and to our communities. Delving into the topic of social impact leadership, Devin shares his passion and inspiration for being a servant-leader and making a difference in the lives of so many through his […]
May Is for the Future: Celebrating, Supporting, and Uplifting Our Youth
For many of us, May is a month we begin to embrace joy and beauty all around—blooming flowers in full color, daylight stretching longer, and the season’s increasing warm temperatures. It’s a month we tend to celebrate our youth achieving various milestones, from primary to college levels, for these represent the promise and potential they […]
S6, Ep 056 with Shadan Deleveaux, Google global recruiter and co-founder of TechFIN, on representation of Blackness in tech: bridging the divide
In this episode, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest, Dr. Shadan Deleveaux, Google global recruiter and co-founder of the nonprofit, Technologies for Families in Need (TechFIN). Delving into the topic of representation of Blackness in tech, Shadan shares his over two decades-long career journey as coach/consultant/leader at global companies and the significance of amplifying […]
Aperire! The Promise & Possibilities of Tech for Black Communities
Spring is in full swing! And while the month of April often brings rain to blossoming flowers and trees, the month can also inspire hope, represent resurrection, and encourage community. April also marks Citizen Science Month! Founded in 2016 by SciStarter (initially as a “Citizen Science Day”), it has since expanded to a month-long effort […]
Spring Ahead, Re-visioning Black Life
Here in the US, March is a month that reminds us of spring’s upcoming arrival. It is also a month where we celebrate women’s contributions to our global community, with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8). March 2025 also marks the start of a new movement, National Day of Rest for Black […]
NEW PODCAST SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Get Konnected! X Belonging to Blackness Podcast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Belonging to Blackness, LLCEmail: JourneysB2B@gmail.com Website: www.yndialorickwilmot.com BOSTON, 10 March 2025 – Belonging to Blackness, LLC is excited to announce a new podcast sponsorship partnership with Get Konnected! (GK!). This partnership accentuates Belonging to Blackness LLC’s commitment to expanding the podcast’s brand reputation and audience reach, since 2019. Securing a podcast sponsorship with […]