S7, Ep 068 with Dakarai Larriett, on the heritage of political awakenings, from false arrest to purpose-driven collective action
What happens when a life-altering injustice becomes the catalyst for leadership and change? In this Season 7 finale of Belonging to Blackness, host Dr. Yndia sits down with Dakarai Larriett, a Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama and author of Don’t Flush: From False Arrest to a Political Awakening. Dakarai shares his journey […]
Black, Bold, and Boundless: Celebrating Our Many Journeys
The month of June ushers in a host of celebrations, enriched with meaning: Caribbean-American Heritage, LGBTQ+ Pride, Juneteenth, and National Immigrant Heritage, reminding us that Blackness is never one-dimensional. We celebrate the countless ways African descendants continue to shape communities, cultures, movements, and nations across the globe. In particular, the month invites us to explore […]
S7, Ep 066 with Dianne M Stewart, on Black spiritual and African heritage traditions, and the sacred lives we carry
In this powerful episode, author and leading scholar of African diaspora religions, Black sacred imagination, and womanist thought, Dr. Dianne M. Stewart joins Dr. Yndia for a rich conversation on Black spirituality, memory, and becoming across the African diaspora. Together, they explore how faith, African ancestral and heritage traditions, and embodied histories continue to shape […]
The Sacred Season of Black Memory, Spiritual Traditions, and Faith
Across the globe, African descendants enter the month of April carrying a rich tapestry of faith traditions and sacred observances. For many, the month is marked by Christian reflections on resurrection and rebirth through Easter and Holy Week. For some, it is a time shaped by the closing days of Ramadan and the joy of […]