The episode "A Slow, Mississippi Burning" provides a comprehensive historical perspective on the state of Mississippi, delving into the deep-seated social, political, and racial challenges it has faced. The discussion sheds light on the enduring impact of events such as "The Blood Bowl" in Natchez, Mississippi, "Bloody Lowndes," and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, highlighting the negative connotations associated with the state's history. The episode also focuses on the racialized encounters and p...
Mar 21, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, the episode delves into the history of the New Afrikan Independence Movement, exploring its origins, impact, and legacy. Morgan engages with an expert and activist, Otto De Hekima, to discuss the movement's historical background, key events, and ideological underpinnings. Both Morgan and Otto also examines the movement's influence on contemporary social and political struggles, particularly in the context of racial equality, self-determination, and ind...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In the latest episode of the Afrocentric Podcast, entitled "BLACK QUEENS FOREVER, SNOW BUNNIES NEVER ft. Big Shun and Ben," we dive deep into the complex world of interracial relationships from a black man's perspective. This episode tackles the sensitive and often controversial topic head-on, discussing the nuances and challenges that coincide with dating outside one's race. Inspired by Dr. Umar Johnson's advocacy against interracial relationships and his coined phrase "The Snow Bunny Crisis," ...
Feb 29, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 23
"The Subtle Art of Dismantling White Supremacy featuring Shequite Johnson: Black History Month Series- Part 4,” The speakers, Morgan and Shequite, discuss the impact of white supremacy on black culture. The episode covers topics such as the damaging characteristics of white supremacy culture, the impact on organizations, and the role it plays in perpetuating racial injustice. The discussion could also explore the need to identify and disrupt these characteristics to promote an anti-racist cultur...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The podcast "Freestyle 4: The Vultures" delves into the topic of cultural appropriation, specifically focusing on the concept of "Culture Vultures" and its detrimental effects on the black community. It highlights how many cultures admire black culture but do not respect or support black people. The episode emphasizes the importance of gatekeeping traditions to garner respect for black culture, traditions, and black life. The discussion provides insights into the impact of cultural appropriation...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In the Afrocentric podcast episode, The Subtle Art of Dismantling White Supremacy featuring Lia: Black History Month Series- Part 3 discusses the final five characteristics of white supremacy, including individualism, the "I'm the Only One" mindset, the belief that progress is always bigger and more, objectivity, and the right to comfort. Morgan and her guest speaker, Lia, discuss different scholarly works on white supremacy, white supremacy culture, capitalism, and how white supremacy plays out...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The episode "The Subtle Art of Dismantling White Supremacy featuring Karanja: Black History Month Series- Part 2" on the Afrocentric podcast discusses various traits associated with white supremacy culture, including "Only One Right Way," "Paternalism," "Either/Or Thinking," "Power Hoarding," and "Fear of Open Conflict." Morgan and her guest, Karanja, delves into the implications of these characteristics and their impact on different aspects of society. It also touches on the invisibility of whi...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Morgan and Riss delve into the first five characteristics of white supremacy, shedding light on pervasive traits that have contributed to systemic inequality and injustice. The discussion encompasses the detrimental effects of perfectionism, the perpetuation of a sense of urgency, defensiveness, prioritizing quantity over quality, and the veneration of the written word. By exploring these traits, the episode aims to foster a deeper understanding of the...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In the latest episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Bringing Back Shame featuring Corrin Dixon, Morgan and Corrin explores the relationship between shame and responsibility politics in the black community. She discusses the origins of respectability politics and its initial purpose to advance the black community, as well as key figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois. Morgan and Corrin argue that we should bring back shame, as we are currently a very shameless generation and the social climate is very anti...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 17
The latest episode of the Afrocentric podcast, "Freestyle 2: She Who Struggles," delves into the struggles of black women for the liberation of black people. The episode provides an analysis of black female literature from luminaries who understood the purpose of struggle, altered the negative stigma attached to it, and redefined the struggle. It highlights the memoirs of black women as a testimony to their struggle and discusses how oppressive and misogynistic ideology forced many African Ameri...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Afrocentric podcast episode "BLACK MEN DON’T CHEAT featuring Alderman Marvin Jones" explores various aspects of being a black man in the community, including the morals, values, and expectations upheld by black men, the issue of infidelity within the black community, and ways to rebuild trust between black men and women. Alderman Marvin Jones gives advice on uplifting and protecting black women and children, and the phrase "Black men don’t cheat" is discussed. The episode also looks at the t...
Oct 19, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Afrocentric Podcast episode titled "Who Will Survive in America?" focuses on the state of Black America one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The episode begins by introducing the topic of the overturning of Affirmative Action and what it was originally created to do within minority communities. Morgan and her guest, Amelia Mathews discuss what to expect in America post Roe v. Wade and post Affirmative Action. The podcast explores the question of who will survive in America, referen...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Femi Johnson discusses the legacy of the diaspora, including the relationship between Africa and those who are descendants of enslaved people dispersed throughout the diaspora. The episode covers topics such as the diaspora wars, bridging the gap between African Americans and others of African descent, creating unity, and creating a new narrative of how we think of Africa and how others think of the Black community.
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Ivory Cancer discusses their experience as a black LGBTQIA member attending a Christian church as a child. They share how they navigated the cultural and racial differences between themselves and Christian doctrines, and the challenges they faced in that process. The episode also explores the history of Christianity in the black community, including Christianity in Africa before colonization, the slave Bible, and the attempt to integrate African Tradit...
Sep 14, 2023•3 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Lenderrick Taylor discusses the evolution of violence in the black community. The episode covers various topics, including violence as a form of resistance during enslavement, violence during rebellions such as the Nat Turner rebellion and the Haitian Revolution, and violence by means of protection. The episode also delves into the fear of violence from white communities during and post-emancipation, laws passed to keep enslaved people from congregatin...
Sep 07, 2023•2 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In the Afrocentric podcast episode "Freestyle 1: GET UP AND VOTE YOUNG PEOPLE, NO CAP," Morgan emphasizes the importance of voting in the black community and the history of voting rights. The goal of this episode is to address the concern(s) of Black Baby Boomers that fear younger generations will not carry on the tradition of voting or take pride in voting. Our Generation pushes back against this narrative, and we argue that Generation Z has high voting rates and is becoming more involved in po...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In part 2 of the There’s Piss in the Segregated Dating Pool, Morgan and Chris explore the topic of dating as a modern black person and how it has changed throughout generations. They attempt to find a middle ground between cisgendered heterosexual relationships and discuss the differences between talking and dating in black relationships. The podcast explores dating within and throughout the intersection and diaspora as a black person and the narratives that need to be changed and/or released in...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In part one of this episode, the Afrocentric podcast explores the topic of dating as a modern black person and how it has changed throughout generations. Chris Mayberry and Morgan Gray attempt to find a middle ground between cisgendered heterosexual relationships and discuss the differences between talking and dating in black relationships. They also delve into the stages of dating within black relationships, including the talking stage, dating stage, relationship, engagement, and marriage.
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The podcast features Mike Cotton, a black father who shares his experiences, challenges, and strategies of raising black daughters. The discussions cover various aspects of family dynamics, upbringing, and the impact of race and identity. The aim is to provide insights and support for black fathers navigating the unique journey of raising black daughters. The interview questions explore different aspects of the black father-daughter relationship, including the comparison between raising daughter...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Taylor Clark shares her personal journey of embracing her unique beauty and self-worth, highlighting the importance of self-belief. She discusses the challenges she faced in the modeling industry and how she overcame them. Taylor also sheds light on the not-so-glamorous aspects of the industry that people may not be aware of. The conversation explores the impact of mental health and body dysmorphia on Taylor's journey and the strategies she found helpful in maintaining her well-...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of the Afrocentric Podcast, Isaiah Thompson and Morgan explore the history and importance of black barbershops as social gathering places for black men. They discuss the role of barbershops in promoting mental health, self-care, and community wellness, as well as the need to ensure that these spaces remain safe and inclusive for all members of the black community. The episode also touches on the future of barbershops and their impact on the black community, including the role of ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Afrocentric podcast episode "Black Grad Blues" featuring Yolanda Kelly explores the challenges faced by black graduates transitioning from college to the real world. Morgan and Yolanda share her experience with post-grad depression and offer advice to other black graduates who may be struggling. She also discusses financial challenges unique to black graduates and strategies for maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace. The episode concludes with actionable steps for individuals and ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of The Afrocentric podcast entitled "The Cookout," Josh Boyd joins the hosts to discuss the history behind "The Cookout" and Black Family Reunions. The episode focuses on The Great Migration, which saw more than 6 million African-Americans move from the South to cities in the Northeast and Midwest between 1915 and 1970. The idea of "The Migration Back" during the late 1900s is also explored, when black families and children would migrate back to the South and connect with their h...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode BIG BACKS GET BENT TOO featuring Jessica Gray ,Morgan and Jessica discuss the lack of self-love, confidence, and body positivity within black female spaces. She is joined by guest Jessica Gray to provide a modern and Afrocentric perspective on how to practice self-love. They also talk about the historical perpetuation of hate towards the bodies of black women and girls by European power structures and Eurocentric beauty standards. Morgan and Jessica discuss how black women are di...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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Jul 20, 2023•2 min
Happy Pride Month! In this podcast episode, we hear from Deja Mason, a black, gay woman who shares her experiences of coming out and navigating the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ individual in various communities. Deja talks about her journey of finding a support network of friends and family who accepted and loved her for who she is, and how therapy helped her navigate the coming out process. She also discusses the challenges she faced in high school and as a non-conforming gay woman in black co...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This podcast episode delves into the concept of wokeness in the Black community, tracing its evolution and discussing its demonization in modern politics, particularly in states like Florida. The term "woke" originated as a Black activist watchword that demanded people "stay woke" against police brutality. However, the way that terms like "woke" and "wokeness" are used outside of the Black Lives Matter community seems to bear little connection to their original context. The war against wokeness ...
Jun 08, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode my guest, Aaron Jagers III and I, will explore the hygiene practices of Europeans throughout history from an Afrocentric perspective. It is our goal to answer the question: What creates the wet dog smell in the European population when it rains, We highlight the ways in which their historic communal practices have contributed to the marginalization of non-European cultures and the promotion of Eurocentric beauty standards. Despite these challenges, we celebrate the resilience of ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This episode explores womanism and how it challenges traditional feminism by centering the experiences of black women. We discuss the historical marginalization of black women in feminist movements, and how womanism offers a more inclusive and intersectional approach to social justice. We also examine the relationship between femininity and womanism, and how embracing femininity can be a form of resistance against negative stereotypes of black women. Join my guest, Alex Gray reestablish that we ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This podcast episode explores the question, "what do you bring to the table?" in the context of black love and relationships. We examine the resilience of black love throughout history, while acknowledging the challenges that black women face in dating and marriage. We offer personal stories, insights from experts, and practical advice for building strong and healthy partnerships. This episode celebrates the strength and beauty of black love, and provides hope and inspiration for those seeking m...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
