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 067 with Stephanie Browne, on the art of gathering: wine, memory & Black belonging
In this episode, Dr. Yndia and guest global wine traveler Stephanie Browne, founder of Sipping Sense and Divas Uncorked, discuss all things related to wine, culture, leadership, and connection. Drawing from more than thirty years of corporate experience in Human Resources and DEI at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Stephanie shares how her professional journey, as […]
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 […]
Black Women’s History Month and the Radical Power of Community
It’s March and we are commemorating Black Women’s History and honoring the brilliance, labor, creativity, and resistance of Black women in the United States and across the diaspora. Black women have always been culture shapers, institution builders, truth tellers, and architects of freedom movements. From the audacity of Harriet Tubman, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, and […]
S7, Ep 059 with Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., scholar, political commentator and NYT author of We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For
[vc_row][vc_column][vlt_spacer][vlt_simple_image image_overlay=”1″ caption=”” gallery=”1″ image=”6617″][/vlt_simple_image][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vlt_spacer][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]WE ARE BACK! In this Season 7 premiere, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., scholar, T.V political commentator, and NYT bestselling author. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, they discuss his latest and riveting book, We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking […]
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 […]
S6, Ep 054 with Tawny Chatmon, photographic artist, on the art and regal reflection of Black life
It’s #BHM365 and Dr. Yndia is excited to be in conversation with Tawny Chatmon, award-winning photographic artist, on the topic of art and the regal reflection of Black life. Serious collectors of all backgrounds, including celebrities such as Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Carol Christine Pounder, deeply appreciate Tawny’s portraits of Black children/families, often overlayed with […]