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Lady Don't Take No

Alicia Garza•lady-dont-take-no.simplecast.com

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

Lady Don’t Take No is a podcast created by Alicia Garza for people who like their political commentary with a side of beauty recommendations. It’s her tribute to the Bay Area’s unique way of getting things done. Garza will divulge her hot takes on everything from why Fenty Beauty saves lives, to how to handle microaggressions at the airport. Every Friday, Lady Don’t Take No will deliver all the real, and none of the fake. Why? Because Lady. Don’t. Take. No.

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Episodes

Redefining Our Value with Dawn-Lyen Gardner

Alicia Garza is joined by writer, activist, and actor, Dawn-Lyen Gardner.

Jul 30, 2021•41 min

Finding Beauty In The Shadows with Kiese Laymon

Alicia Garza welcomes award winning author Kiese Laymon.

Jul 23, 2021•42 min

Getting Right with Mother Earth with Melina Laboucan-Massimo

Alicia Garza is joined by Melina Laboucan-Massimo, the Founder of Sacred Earth Solar, which empowers frontline Indigenous communities with renewable energy.

Jul 16, 2021•50 min

The Moment Is Now with Senator Elizabeth Warren

Alicia Garza welcomes Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren

Jul 09, 2021•39 min

Sunny Hostin’s Tea Is Piping Hot

Alicia Garza welcomes author, and co-host of The View on ABC, Sunny Hostin.

Jul 02, 2021•42 min

Freedom Riding To Black Power with Cliff Albright

Alicia Garza welcomes co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund, Cliff Albright.

Jun 25, 2021•47 min

The Dynamic Duo of Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Marley Dias

Alicia Garza welcomes mother and daughter, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Marley Dias.

Jun 18, 2021•42 min

Van Lathan’s Impeccable Sense of Direction

Alicia Garza is joined by journalist and media personality, Van Lathan.

Jun 11, 2021•46 min

Marc Lamont Hill's Next Verzuz Battle

Alicia Garza is joined by award winning author, journalist, activist and media personality, Marc Lamont Hill.

Jun 04, 2021•43 min

Brittney Cooper is a Crunk Feminist

Alicia Garza is joined by acclaimed author, professor and activist Brittney Cooper.

May 28, 2021•48 min

Michael Tubbs' Story Is Just Beginning

Alicia Garza is joined by politician and author, Michael Tubbs.

May 21, 2021•39 min

Jelani Cobb's Grown Folks' Bedtime Stories

Alicia Garza is joined by Jelani Cobb, staff writer for The New Yorker, and Columbia University’s Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism.

May 14, 2021•40 min

Tarana Burke and Prentis Hemphill Are Unashamed

Alicia Garza is joined by Tarana Burke, the Founder and Director of the “Me Too.” Movement, and by Prentis Hemphill, the Founding Director of The Embodiment Institute and The Black Embodiment Initiative.

May 07, 2021•41 min

A Masterclass In Reconstruction with Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff

This week, Alicia hands over the podcast to Angela Rye and Melissa Harris-Perry, and special guest Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff.

Apr 30, 2021•46 min

Morning Star Gali’s Indigenous Resistance

Alicia Garza is joined by Morning Star Gali, the Project Director of Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples and a member of the Ajumawi band of Pit River Tribe.

Apr 23, 2021•37 min

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Knows Racism

Alicia Garza is joined by Professor, author, and anti-racist activist, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.

Apr 16, 2021•36 min

Reboot Black Male Voters with W. Mondale Robinson

Alicia Garza welcomes back W. Mondale Robinson, the founder of the Black Male Voter Project, a national organization with a sole purpose of increasing Black men’s participation in electoral politics.

Apr 09, 2021•33 min

Wrap It Up and Back It Up with Dr. Connie Wun

Alicia Garza welcomes co-founder and Executive Director of AAPI Women Lead, Dr. Connie Wun.

Apr 02, 2021•50 min

Errin Haines is Intelli-ratchet

Alicia Garza welcomes award winning political journalist, Errin Haines.

Mar 26, 2021•46 min

Aya de León’s Poetry for the People

Alicia Garza welcomes author, activist and teacher, Aya de León

Mar 19, 2021•40 min

Anna Malaika Tubbs On Making A Way Out Of No Way

Alicia Garza welcomes Anna Malaika Tubbs, author of the critically acclaimed book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of MLK Jr., Malcolm X, and James Balwdin Shaped a Nation.

Mar 12, 2021•49 min

Being the Best Version of an OG with Linda Burnham

Alicia Garza welcomes activist and writer, Linda Burnham.

Mar 05, 2021•52 min

One Struggle, Many Fronts with Alex Tom

Alicia Garza welcomes Alex Tom, the Executive Director of the Center For Empowered Politics.

Feb 26, 2021•46 min

Kickin’ That Science with Boots Riley

Alicia Garza welcomes musician, filmmaker and activist, Boots Riley.

Feb 19, 2021•41 min

Michael Harriot's Black AF History Lesson

Alicia Garza welcomes senior writer at The Root, Michael Harriot.

Feb 12, 2021•51 min

Layshia Clarendon's Head Is In The Game

Alicia Garza welcomes point guard for the New York Liberty, Layshia Clarendon.

Feb 05, 2021•42 min

Darnell L. Moore's Black Freedom Dream

Alicia Garza welcomes writer, educator, and host of the podcast Being Seen, Darnell L. Moore.

Jan 29, 2021•50 min

Holly J. Mitchell Wears the CROWN

Alicia Garza is joined by Los Angeles County Supervisor for the Second District, Holly J. Mitchell.

Jan 22, 2021•53 min

George Goehl. White People Whisperer.

Alicia Garza welcomes George Goehl, the Executive Director of PeoplesAction.org.

Jan 15, 2021•41 min

Amanda Seales Simply Does Everything

Alicia Garza welcomes comedian, actress and creative visionary Amanda Seales.

Jan 08, 2021•54 min

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