S5, Ep 042 with Terysa Ridgeway, computer scientist and author of the children’s book series “Terysa Solves It”

‘Tis the Season! It’s December and this month commemorates Computer Literacy and Computer Science Education. This episode features guest Terysa Ridgeway, a computer scientist, previously a rocket scientist who developed code for Exoatmospheric Spacecraft and currently a software engineering program manager at Google. She is also author and creator of the children’s book series, “Terysa […]
S5, Ep 041 with award-winning journalist and historian Nadege Green on Black Miami Dade and Black digital archives

Sak Pase! It’s episode #41 with guest Nadege Green, award-winning journalist, historian and founder of Black Miami Dade, an emerging digital platform that resists the erasure of Miami-Dade’s Black past. Passionate about history and storytelling, Nadege weaves together a compelling narrative that celebrates her Haitian-American roots while amplifying the diversity, voice and personhood of African […]
S5, Ep 040 with Rob Marriott/alias DJ Tafari (humanitarian, artist, Hip Hop journalist and documentarian) about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop and the state of the Culture

We are talking all the things Hip Hop in Ep #40! with guest Rob Marriott, a pioneering voice and thought leader in Hip Hop journalism, producer and artist. The journey has been beautiful so far: writing, producing documentaries and dramatic series for Amazon Prime, engaging in humanitarian work with Jay-Z and Beyonce, creating portraits, and […]
S5, Ep 039 with Sheena Collier, CEO of Boston While Black, on the importance of Black spaces

Season 5 premier is bigger than ever! Nominated for the 2023 Podcaster of the Year Award (Black Podcasting Awards). In this episode, host Yndia is excited to sit with Sheena Collier, founder and CEO of the Collier Connection and Boston While Black. Listen in as they chat about what it means to be “Black in […]
Podcast Nominated for 2023 Podcaster of the Year Award, Black Podcasting Awards!

WE OUT HERE! Talking Journeys of Belonging 2 Blackness podcast is Black Podcasting Awards 2023 Podcaster of the Year Nominee!! We are humbled by this acknowledgement. Thanks listeners and supporters of the podcast. WE DO THIS FOR YOU. WE DO THIS FOR US. ALL AH WE. Watch the award show livestream Sept 24 2pm ET […]
S4, Ep 038 on Summertime Rest, Refresh & Reimagining (Special Topic with Dr. Yndia)

By popular demand, Special Topics! In this Season 4 finale, host Yndia ushers in the season of summer. She shares insights on the ways we can find more opportunities to rest, refresh and reimagine our lives when we take a moment to be still. It’s all about #BlackJoy and a couple of Black women authored […]
S4, Ep 037 with Tiffani Johnson, physician scientist and President of Academic Pediatric Association on dismantling racism through clinical practice

Good people, Ep 37! Host Yndia is in conversation with the beloved research-scholar and pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Tiffani Johnson. The newly-elected President of the Academic Pediatric Association and award-winning scholar for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Tiffani is an agitator and abolitionist focused on dismantling racism through clinical practice. Listen in as they […]
S4, Ep 036 with Malik Yoba (NAACP Image Award winner, Hollywood veteran actor and entrepreneur) about increasing health and wealth equity in Black diasporic communities

Host Yndia sits with Hollywood veteran actor, musician, activist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Malik Yoba. Best known for his 30+ years of commitment to the arts and more than 50 film and tv credits, which include the Disney movie classic Cool Runnings, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married (1 & 2), New York Undercover (which […]
S4, Ep 035 with Colette Phillips, award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, on “The Includers” anti-racists and white allies

Celebrating Women’s History Month with guest Colette Phillips, President, CEO and founder of Get Konnected! An award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) pioneer, PR & Marketing maven, thought-leader and uber connector, Colette has had an impactful career, spanning almost 40 years, amplifying and championing BIPOC professionals and WOC entrepreneurs. Listen to learn more about Colette’s […]
S4, Ep 034 with Dr. Bernard Harris (former NASA astronaut and author) about being the first African American to walk in space and the importance of Black children in STEAM education

It’s Black History! Host Yndia interviews scientist, surgeon, retired NASA astronaut and the first African American to walk in space, Dr. Bernard Harris. Author of the bestseller “Dream Walker,” Bernard continues to be a champion for STEM education, youth and teachers through Vesalius Ventures, Inc. and the National Math and Science Initiative. To learn more […]