Highly Melanated Podcast

Grassroots Against The Machine w. Kyle Little

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

They told him he couldn’t even stand on the debate stage without raising $250,000 and he still made the ballot by grinding for signatures and showing up in the community. That’s where this conversation starts: what a grassroots congressional campaign actually looks like when you don’t have party insiders, big donors, or a political machine clearing the path for you.

We’re joined by Kyle Little, a small business owner, fitness professional, and adjunct professor running for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th congressional district. We talk honestly about being ignored by establishment players, how fundraising rules can silence first-time candidates, and why he believes the system rewards money more than ideas. Kyle also lays out the policies he’s running on, including a $20 minimum wage, universal health care, free childcare, student loan debt forgiveness, and a $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers, all through the lens of what working people feel every month when rent, debt, and costs keep climbing.

We also get into the hardest questions he faces on the trail, especially the war in Gaza, how quickly “truth to power” turns into labels, and what it means to represent a diverse district while staying principled. And as an openly gay Black man, Kyle explains why representation matters while still keeping the focus on serving everyone and being accountable every two years.

If you care about voting rights, primary elections, affordability, and breaking the pay-to-play model in American politics, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reason to vote, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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The Mental Health Check-In We Can't Avoid

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

We start with hilarious travel talk and end up doing the kind of honest mental health check-in many of us keep putting off. We name what’s heavy, what helps us cope, and what we’re proud of surviving right now without pretending everything is fine.
• Spirit Airlines shutdown reactions and what budget travel stress looks like
• Frontier flight horror stories and why “cheap” can feel expensive
• big family moments and the pressure of showing up
• guilty pleasures as real coping tools, from comfort rewatches to ambient videos
• why predictability calms anxiety and how we each self-soothe
• a mental health check-in sparked by a real conversation about needing community
• loneliness, burnout, and balancing work with creative goals
• depression framed as a signal and a prompt to ask what is missing
• boundaries that protect energy, like leaving work on time
• rating day-to-day happiness and naming what’s sitting heavy
• what it means to say “I’m good” while you’re struggling
• one thing we’re proud of making it through right now

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Leading With Love Should Not Start A Fight

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We talk about how people get boxed into labels and why social media makes judgment feel like a public hobby. We unpack the KevOnStage backlash, church culture, and what it looks like to share honest opinions without acting like we’re better than anyone.

• getting tagged as “the Greek person” or “the campus org person” based on visibility
• why formative years lock people into a box
• updates on our shows, sold-out runs, and behind-the-scenes moments
• choosing to be outside more and what loneliness sounds like out loud
• the KevOnStage discourse and why “leading with love” triggers outrage
• church, LGBTQ people, and the pressure to condemn instead of care
• how comment sections reward chaos and kill nuance
• the difference between judging a person and critiquing an action
• “unapologetically me” versus learning better delivery
• why some people renounce BGLO ties publicly and what they might be chasing

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Highly Melanated Jeopardy

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The world feels loud right now, and sometimes it’s hard to remember there’s still good happening every day. We start where a lot of us are living: irritated by endless spam calls and texts, side-eyeing how our data gets used, and asking why peace is always behind a paywall. From there, we get real about politics and the specific way Black women get treated when they’re the most qualified person in the room, including a viral clip that puts the country’s sexism and racism on full display.

Then we shift the energy on purpose. We check in about life, travel chaos, and the behind-the-scenes reality of trying to stay consistent as creators while life keeps happening. And we bring back a grounding prompt: tell us one feel-good moment you’ve seen lately. That opens the door to stories that actually restore you, from innovative “smart city” solutions like Sweden training crows to clean up trash, to the joy of watching Black kids create art, perform, and speak truth about their own communities.

Finally, we turn the studio into a full-on trivia arena with Highly Melanated Jeopardy: Black music lyrics, meme knowledge, Black household rules, Black TV and movies, and acronyms that will either humble you or make you feel seen. The rules are chaotic, the laughter is constant, and the takeaway is simple: fun is not frivolous, it’s survival.

If you laughed, learned, or felt a little lighter, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What question would you have gotten right, and which one would’ve taken you out?

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Money, Love & Melanin

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We weigh the viral $300K dating rule against real-life alignment, then celebrate Black representation that turns “not our lane” into everyday excellence. From Cool Runnings to indie projects, we connect money talk, standards, and the power of visibility.

• unpacking the $300k dating myth and lifestyle matching
• financial insecurity, boundaries and who pays when
• long-distance costs and sustainable expectations
• standards versus self-inventory and alignment
• Cool Runnings and Black excellence in unlikely spaces
• Dominique Dawes, Black rock bands and genre freedom
• radio voices, media seats and women leading
• community, invitations and what we build next

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New Year: Still Melanated!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500

We hold space for grief, name the compassion gap, and still choose joy. Music, health, routine, and community become tools to slow down, show up, and build a life that feels like ours.

• naming the weight of public violence and empathy burnout
• finding joy again through concerts and daily music rituals
• health wake-up calls, meds, food, sleep, gentle routines
• comfort zones, control, and letting others help
• procrastination as fear; early starts and tiny rewards
• saying no, planning better, and protecting energy
• repairing bonds, hearing other truths, choosing closure
• honoring community connectors and everyday impact
• presence over pace; time as precious

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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Highly Melanated Edition

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone!!

in this episode we comprise our own list on who is coming to dinner and what are they bringing.

Would you come to eat at the manor?

Who would be your guest?

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Be Prepared & Start Planning w. Shawnette

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

As a licensed Funeral Director and Pre-planning expert, Shawnette Mitchell comes to the Melanin Manor to talk about the ins and outs of planning for the inevitable. This is a real conversation about what no one wants to ever really talk about. Planning for a funeral is a hard time in someone's life but it's a necessity of life.

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Malcolm Jamal Warner's Impact and the Fragility of Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

There's something powerful about returning to a space that feels like home. After a brief hiatus, the Highly Melanated Podcast crew reunites with renewed energy and deeper perspectives on life, legacy, and the impact we leave behind.

The episode opens with celebration as Chris (RED) shares his triumphant debut in classical theater, performing the leading role in Antigone. His cohosts beam with pride, having witnessed his command of complex language and powerful stage presence. Chris's willingness to step into character and deliver a spontaneous monologue showcases not just his artistic growth, but the evolution of someone who's found confidence in exploring new creative territories.

When the conversation shifts to conspiracy theories, what begins as lighthearted banter about moon landings and aliens transforms into a thoughtful examination of information versus misinformation. This becomes particularly poignant as the hosts process the reported passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner.

The heart of this episode beats strongest during reflections on mortality and purpose. Blair's perspective that "everyone is put on this earth for a reason, and when you've achieved that purpose, there's no reason to be here anymore" sits alongside PJ's observation that "how you live in life is how you're celebrated in death." These aren't just philosophical musings but invitations to consider our own legacies.

What makes this episode exceptional isn't just the topics but the genuine vulnerability with which they're discussed. Through personal stories of loss and remembrance, the hosts create a space where difficult conversations feel not just possible, but necessary.

Join us for this soul-stirring return episode, and perhaps take a moment afterward to ask yourself: What legacy are you creating with each day you're given? Connect with us on social media to share your thoughts – your perspective might be exactly what another listener needs to hear.

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Black Television's Evolution and Impact

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What does Black television reveal about our culture, and how has its evolution shaped the way we see ourselves?

When the hosts of Highly Melanated reunite after a brief hiatus, they dive deep into the powerful impact Black sitcoms have had across generations. Their conversation traces the journey from Family Matters to Insecure, examining how each era of Black television addressed specific cultural needs and challenged prevailing narratives.

The 80s and 90s sitcoms deliberately showcased stable Black family structures to counter harmful stereotypes, creating spaces where Black families could see themselves reflected positively on screen. Shows like The Cosby Show and Family Matters didn't just entertain – they modeled constructive approaches to real-world problems that resonated with viewers gathering around their television sets.

As the conversation shifts to present-day Black television, the hosts identify a striking pattern: the rise of complex Black women's stories. Series like Girlfriends, Insecure, and Harlem have centered educated, independent Black women navigating love and career while simultaneously addressing broader cultural issues like gentrification. These shows embrace messier narratives and eschew simple moral lessons, reflecting our community's growing comfort with complexity.

Looking toward television's future, the hosts envision programming that addresses the mental health crisis affecting Black communities. They lament the premature cancellation of promising Black shows while celebrating the enduring role of music in Black storytelling – from iconic theme songs to the showcasing of emerging Black musical talent.

This thoughtful analysis of Black television's past, present, and future reveals how these shows serve as both mirror and window, validating our experiences while offering visions of what could be. When Black creators control our narratives, the result isn't just entertaining – it's revolutionary.

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Childless But Opinionated: When Non-Parents Have Something To Say

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Ever noticed how your perfectly reasonable parenting suggestions get immediately dismissed with "You don't have kids, so you wouldn't understand"? The Highly Melanated Podcast team tackles this frustrating double standard head-on, creating what they call a "safe space where it's okay to judge each other's parenting skills, even though we're not parents."

This episode dives deep into the unspoken rule that childless adults should keep their parenting opinions to themselves, regardless of how logical or helpful those insights might be. Blair, PJ, and Chris share personal stories of times they've wanted to offer advice but hesitated, knowing their childless status would automatically disqualify their viewpoints in many parents' eyes. They explore scenarios that test these boundaries – from witnessing neglectful parenting on public transportation to deciding when (if ever) it's appropriate to intervene when seeing troubling parent-child interactions in public spaces.

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is how the hosts connect their theoretical parenting approaches to their own upbringings. PJ reveals how his strict father influences his hesitancy to become a parent himself, while Chris reflects on how more structure during his college years might have benefited him. Blair shares the contradictory messages she received about independence from her parents, highlighting how our childhood experiences inevitably shape our views on child-rearing whether we become parents or not.

The conversation takes fascinating detours into cultural differences regarding adult children living with parents, gender disparities in parenting expectations, and even pet parenting as a microcosm of human parent-child dynamics. By the episode's end, they reach a universally agreed-upon piece of advice – "let your children have more fun" – while acknowledging the irony that even this simple suggestion would likely be scrutinized coming from non-parents.

Ready to hear all the parenting opinions non-parents are usually too afraid to share? Listen now, and then join the conversation about whether parenting advice requires firsthand experience to be valuable. Subscribe, share your thoughts, and let us know if you've ever been on either side of this parenting advice divide!

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Apology Languages: Understanding How We Receive "I'm Sorry"

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We discover how differently we receive and process apologies through a quiz that reveals our "apology languages" - similar to love languages but focused on how we prefer people to express remorse.

• Exploring the five apology languages: accepting responsibility, making restitution, expressing regret, genuinely repenting, and requesting forgiveness
• Realizing that most of us need more than just "I'm sorry" - accountability and action matter most
• Discovering that PJ and Chris value direct admission of fault as their primary apology language
• Learning that Blair needs concrete actions to make things right after someone apologizes
• Finding connections between how we receive love and how we receive apologies
• Noticing how certain apology phrases can feel passive-aggressive or put unfair burdens on the hurt person
• Discussing how repeated apologies without change become meaningless
• Celebrating Jane Kennedy, one of the first Black women sportscasters, for Women's History Month

Take some time to discover your own apology language by taking the quiz on the Five Love Languages website - understanding how you and your loved ones prefer to receive apologies can transform your relationships.

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Stop Spending: Start Thriving! feat. Sha-Rhonda Wilson

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Financial freedom is about facing uncomfortable truths and taking actionable steps to change your habits. In this episode, we share crucial insights about spending, saving, and investing wisely.

In the Highly Melanated Manor we have the pleasure to introduce a special guest, Sha-Rhonda Wilson, Lifestyle Coach & Business Consultant. to help with a few tips and on how to make your money work for you and not waste it away.

• How sales can sometimes lead to unnecessary spending
• The reality of relying on credit cards for emergencies
• Importance of building a solid emergency fund
• Reflecting on choices showcased through spending
• Discussing financial control and investment strategies
• The need for open conversations about money within communities
• Understanding the basics of strategic investing
• Budgeting as a key tool for financial security

Sha-Rhonda has worked with Terry Ellis of En Vogue with her perfume line. Southern Exposure and has worked as an Independent Contractor for Mano. Swartz Furs; a furrier company which has been in business for over 134 years. in Baltimore, Maryland! She coordinated the Baltimore, Maryland leg of a 25 City Book Tour for Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire - who wrote the novelization to Soul Food the movie and sold over 200 books at the premier city book tour. Sha-Rhonda was formerly the Executive Consultant to What About US!, a teen talk show on Baltimore Cable Access; a successful Event Planner with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and a Development Associate with WEAA Radio Station in Baltimore, Maryland. Sha-Rhonda has also secured a radio show segment for Dr. Levi Harrison NPR Affiliate station WEAA 88.9FM called “The Art of Fitness.” Working with Artist and Vocal Percussionist Rahzel – a ‘Disciple’ of Hip Hop band The ROOTS, she has negotiated international business deals and traveled around the world with him as a Road Manager.

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Turn His TV Off: What Influence Can Do

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered what truly defines a thirst trap? We've got you covered as we explore the playful nuances of these social media phenomena. Join us on a lively journey through sweet debates over soda flavors and nostalgic cultural nods that will have you craving a trip down memory lane. As we groove into the heart of Black History Month, we share personal stories and memorable pop culture moments, celebrating the rich tapestry of melanin and authenticity that defines us.

Imagine being behind the scenes at "Saturday Night Live" with the thrill of celebrity encounters and the creativity required to bring each sketch to life. We relive the electrifying energy of working alongside icons like Meryl Streep, sharing our aspirations and the dedication it takes to illuminate the SNL stage. Our stories of turning ideas into action and reflecting on small victories remind us of the blend of challenge and excitement in our everyday lives.

Influence isn't just about numbers; it's about authenticity and impact. We untangle the concept of influence, distinguishing it from mere imitation, and delve into the responsibility that comes with affecting others. Through personal anecdotes and insights into powerful performances by artists like Kendrick Lamar, we celebrate the profound power of art and individuality. As we wrap up with humor and unity, embrace the unique expressions that make life so enriching and join us in a heartfelt farewell that radiates peace, love, and laughter.

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Wait A Minute... What's Your One Wish?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We explore the power of wishing and how those desires can shape our realities. Reflecting on personal and communal aspirations, we emphasize the importance of self-care and unity within the Black community to turn dreams into actionable change.

• Reflections on personal wishes for 2025
• Discussion on the impact of Black History Month and community support
• The importance of self-care amid external pressures
• Humor surrounding celebrity culture and its distractions
• An invitation to listeners to share their own wishes
• The idea that wishes can become actionable dreams through unity and commitment

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Highly Melanated Confessions: We Listen and We Don't Judge

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered why your morning routine might be the secret weapon you've been overlooking? We've cracked the code on how starting your day without immediately scrolling through your phone can lead to unexpected personal victories. From the calming embrace of weighted blankets to the quirky joy of morning rituals, we share laugh-out-loud stories and insights that just might inspire you to tweak your own routine. Join us as we celebrate the triumphs, both big and small, that come with embracing our unique quirks and finding comfort in them.

And speaking of quirks, let’s talk bathroom etiquette—the personal habits most of us wouldn’t discuss at the dinner table but are secretly curious about. We dive into the hilarity of public restroom strategies, the unspoken rules of using baby wipes in public, and even throw in some cheeky confessions about unconventional holiday traditions and collecting odd trinkets. Through this candid camaraderie, we create a judgment-free zone where sharing a laugh over shared experiences reminds us just how wonderfully human we all are.

As the year wraps up, we chat about the cathartic power of stepping back, regrouping, and missing out without the fear of it. With a lighthearted nod to 2025 and catchy rhymes, we reflect on the blessings of therapy, creative breakthroughs, and the beauty of not rushing through life. Our conversation is a heartfelt ode to self-care and community, underscoring our gratitude for you, our listeners, who make this journey so worthwhile. Here’s to recharging, renewing, and looking forward to new beginnings with open hearts.

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Finding Purpose: Faith, Community, and Personal Reflections

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500

***PREVIOUSLY RECORDED 11/27***

Can you imagine finding your true purpose in unexpected roles and experiences? Join PJ and Blair as they take the helm of the Highly Melanated Podcast while Red is exploring the vibrant culture of Ghana. We embark on a contemplative journey, reflecting on the enduring impacts of COVID-19 and the personal trials of feeling unseen. Blair's perspective on finding silver linings offers a beacon of hope, even in the toughest times. Together, we share gratitude and excitement for Red's return and the stories that will undoubtedly enrich our conversations.

Have you ever wondered how personal faith shapes your identity and decisions? Our discussion uncovers the profound influence of spirituality in our lives, from early introductions to faith to meaningful connections within a church community. As we navigate personal faith stories, we ponder the balance between faith and worry and how unexpected paths can align with our divine purpose. We encourage listeners to reflect on their spiritual journeys and how these experiences guide their daily choices and understanding of self.

Join us as we explore the whispers of inspiration that reveal our life's purpose. A chance encounter with a stranger recognizing divine qualities in us sparks a conversation on being vessels for positive change. We invite you to consider if your actions align with your will or a higher calling, and the comfort found in community prayer rituals that unite diverse backgrounds. With heartfelt discussions and introspection, we emphasize the importance of integrating faith into our lives and the fulfillment that comes from aligning our decisions with divine guidance.

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Living Kringle: An Homage to Living Single - OUT NOW!

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

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What happens when creativity meets procrastination head-on? Join us as we share our personal struggles with content creation and the constant tug-of-war between inspiration and deadlines. We'll reveal the humor in swapping our creative roadblocks and discuss how motivation sometimes boils down to simply hitting that post button. With TikTok's future in question, we explore how community and self-reflection can become our secret weapons for overcoming procrastination and achieving our creative goals.

Hear the deeply moving account of visiting sites tied to the Atlantic slave trade, where history books fall short of capturing the true depth of tragedy. Walking through castles and dungeons, and standing at the poignant "last bath" site, offers a perspective that is both heart-wrenching and enlightening. Drawing parallels to visits to places like the National Museum of African American History, we reflect on the significance of sharing these experiences with friends and recognize the weight of the stories these spaces hold. As we edge closer to Kwanzaa, there's an opportunity to honor these histories while looking forward to future celebrations.

Celebrate with us as we mark Blair's milestone in her first filmed project, a creative homage to "Living Single." We can't help but express our pride in Blair's multifaceted talents as an actor, writer, and director, all of which shine brightly in this production. Her dedication and passion reignite a creative spark, proving the power of planning, teamwork, and following one's dreams. Amidst some light-hearted gaming anecdotes and TikTok distractions, we also highlight the importance of support and engagement—especially when it comes to Blair's latest accomplishment. Listen in for a mix of laughter, introspection, and a hearty dose of inspiration.

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Pre-Election Day Results: Unity in Disarray

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered why we often find success in roles that don't fit the traditional definition of victory? Join us as we reflect on the emotional significance of Kamala Harris's vice-presidency and grapple with the complex choices made by minority voters in America’s recent election cycle. We delve into the perplexities of identity politics and the controversial re-election of certain figures, emphasizing the need for respect and understanding in our political dialogues. Our conversation is steeped in faith and prayer, seeking strength and resilience to push through these challenging times.

Amid the chaos of daily life, we cherish the small joys and personal growth found in our busy schedules. Chris shares the delight of balancing work with quality family time, while PJ, or Phillip James, opens up about his journey of self-discovery and embracing his true identity, shedding past personas. Positivity reigns as we focus on “multiplying the good” in our lives, relinquishing negativity, and celebrating community involvement. Our discussion extends to the holiday season, highlighting the overshadowed importance of Thanksgiving in the flurry of early Christmas festivities and the role of civic engagement in fostering change, regardless of electoral results.

The episode navigates the intricate web of media influence and misinformation that colors our political landscape. We discuss the impact of media bias and the necessity of diverse perspectives, illustrating how misinformation can strain personal relationships and public trust. With a focus on research and political accountability, we stress the importance of critical evaluation and integrity. We close with hopeful reflections on the potential impact of Kamala Harris’s presidency for women and people of color, and a prayer for guidance as we move forward together, embracing gratitude and unity in the face of uncertainty.

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Melanated Boys Club: Finding Strength in Facing Fear

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Ever found yourself running from a 'Jason' during a family Halloween game, only to laugh about it later? We kick off this episode by sharing personal stories that blend humor and reflection, looking back at a year of unexpected changes and missed moments like Comic-Con and Halloween. While we’ve felt some fatigue, it's also been a year of growth and celebration. We've embraced cultural milestones and the joy of personal achievements, such as exploring the impact of Marvel's Agatha series and teaching a class on anti-gun violence, all while eagerly awaiting Blair's return in November.

The conversation takes a lighter turn as we chat about the evolving dynamics of Halloween fun. From humorous costume choices like being a 'hotep' or a 'spotted lanternfly' to the importance of context and safety in pranks, age and maturity seem to have refined our festive tastes. We also discuss a wide range of fears, from the benign — like questionable potluck dishes — to the more significant, like the fear of not using our voices for change. The importance of voting comes to the forefront as we share our dedication to encouraging informed participation in elections, a critical tool for shaping our communities.

Our discussion deepens as we explore the fears that accompany relationships and personal identity. We tackle modern family dynamics and the shift from traditional roles, touching on the fear of commitment and the stereotypes that prevent emotional expression. By offering techniques to challenge these fears and anxiety, such as rewarding oneself and adopting a healthier lifestyle, we hope to inspire mental resilience. Throughout, we emphasize that while confronting fear is daunting, it’s essential for success and personal growth. Join us for an insightful episode and don't forget to connect with us on social media as we gear up for a brief hiatus and anticipate exciting returns.

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Melanated Boys Club: Health Beyond the Scale and Aesthetics

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Life's unexpected twists often leave us navigating new paths, and this time, we're exploring those shifts without our beloved co-host, Blair. Imagine considering a career in mortuary services amidst Libra season's astrological shifts. As we recount lively past episodes, including discussions on not emasculating Black men, the absence of Blair is palpable. Yet, laughter and candid reflections on adult responsibilities keep our spirits lifted as we ponder personal growth and potential career changes.

Our conversation naturally gravitates toward health and fitness, where the focus is not on numbers but on overall strength, endurance, and well-being. From societal pressures and the influence of social media to the essentials of resilience and grace during setbacks, we share our unique journeys. The dialogue highlights how self-perception is shaped and reshaped, with a specific emphasis on understanding health beyond aesthetics. We tackle misconceptions, particularly the belief that pain is a necessary part of fitness, promoting a healthier, more sustainable approach instead.

As age and busier schedules challenge our ability to prioritize personal health, finding routines that suit individual lifestyles becomes crucial. We share personal anecdotes about fitness accountability, embracing aging with peace, and fostering supportive communities, especially for men in fitness. Emphasizing the importance of setting personal goals and offering oneself grace, we celebrate the uniqueness of each personal journey. Join us for this heartfelt exchange, where we cherish moments of growth and connection, always striving to make Blair proud, even in her absence.

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Alexa STOP!: Is technology leaving you behind?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400

Whether it's the eerie accuracy of AI or the comforting reassurance of voice-activated emergency features, we're weighing the safety benefits against the encroaching presence of technology. As we explore the balance between embracing innovation and preserving human interactions, we touch on how AI impacts creativity and the skills we value. From the silliness of a misunderstood grooming tool to serious reflections on the future role of AI, this episode offers an engaging mix of humor, insight, and heartfelt musings on the tech-infused world we live in.

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Getting Punched In The Throat With Words w/ Jaquita

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Prepare to be inspired as we break down the walls of self-identity and determination in this powerful episode, featuring the sharp insights of political strategist Jaquita. We kick off with a bold message about taking control of our dreams and not letting others define us. Blair's infectious enthusiasm for the University of Michigan, coupled with Pj's vibrant New York energy, sets a dynamic stage for our conversation. Jaquita's impactful words lead us into a series of enlightening discussions, making this a must-listen for anyone passionate about empowerment and authenticity.

Join us as we catch up with our co-hosts and share some heartfelt life updates. Jaquita gives a shoutout to the Fugees and recounts her recent experience with COVID that kept her from attending the DNC in person. Blair, sporting her new braids, brings a fresh vibe, while another co-host amusingly shares the trials of growing a beard and managing a troublesome dog during a move. We celebrate a co-host's 40th birthday travels to Paris, exploring the city's cultural richness and the warm acceptance felt there. Our conversation then shifts to discussing the racial biases in school curriculums and the surprising progressiveness in Texas politics, driven by Jaquita's personal journey and advocacy.

We delve deep into the evolving socio-political landscape of Texas, exploring everything from voter suppression to the role of Gen Z in driving change. Jaquita's experiences moving to Texas highlight the challenges and unexpected progressiveness in cities like Austin. We discuss the complex dynamics of Texas politics, including the influence of older generations and the burgeoning diversity in cities like Houston. Wrapping up, we emphasize the critical power of the Black voting bloc and the significant role Black women play in leading societal change. This episode is a compelling reminder of our collective responsibility in the electoral process and the importance of challenging biases in political representation.

MUSIC CLIPS -- WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE FOLLOWING

ELLIS MIAH -- KTFDD

RITA BRENT - KAMALA (REMIX)

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Staying Present: From Kegels to Living in the Moment

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder why a cup of coffee at your local café costs more than your homemade brew? Get ready to join us for a hilariously relatable start as we debate the merits of coffee shop prices versus our do-it-yourself coffee adventures. Meet the lively crew—BJ, Blair, and Red—as we share our experiences dealing with summer heatwaves, air fryers, and PJ's laughable $3,000 Amazon cart during Prime Day. We also tease an upcoming episode focused on the art of consistency, keeping you excited for more laughs and insights.

Next, we tackle the perplexing world of sleep during the pandemic. We dive into the age-old mattress debate: traditional spring versus the trendy bed-in-a-box options. With personal stories and online shopping frustrations, we reflect on how these choices impact our well-being. While steering clear of political landmines, we touch on how current events subtly influence our daily routines and mental health, creating a space for both serious reflection and light-hearted banter.

Finally, let's talk about living in the moment in our hyper-connected world. From setting boundaries with social media to understanding generational tech differences, we explore how to truly savor life's experiences. We share anecdotes about capturing life’s precious moments without getting lost in the digital shuffle, even throwing in a quirky tip like doing Kegels to Janet Jackson’s “Throb.” Wrap up with us on social media updates and exciting new ways to connect, ensuring you never miss a moment with the Highly Melanated Podcast. Peace, love, and remember to live your moment!

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Juneteenth Reflections: Journey to True Freedom

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:00:00 -0400

Technical difficulties couldn't keep us down! After losing three fantastic episodes, we're back and determined to reconnect with you. We catch up on all the conversations we missed, from hilarious pop culture moments to personal stories that will have you laughing and nodding along. Each of us shares a song lyric that perfectly captures where we are right now, offering a genuine glimpse into our lives as we balance the chaos of life with our passion for podcasting.

Ever felt like someone was trying to take over when it's clearly not their place? We sure have, and we're venting about it. Join us as we unpack the frustration of dealing with "takeover spirits" and discuss the delicate balance between leading and delegating. Blair and I get into it about whether to let people learn from their mistakes or step in to save the day. Plus, we celebrate Juneteenth and talk about what it means for us as a community, from historical significance to the ongoing journey toward real freedom.

Success isn't a limited resource, and we're breaking down the barriers that make it seem like it is. We tackle the harmful "crabs in a bucket" mentality and talk about how we can all win together. From setting professional boundaries to embracing free thinking, we're advocating for a more empowered and financially literate Black community. And yes, social media's role in racial bias? We're not shying away from that conversation either. Tune in for a mix of serious reflections, laughs, and most importantly, a call to action to engage with us and your own communities.

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Acknowledging the Power of Black Women's Legacy

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0400

Join us for a heartfelt homage to the indomitable Black women who've played pivotal roles in our lives and continue to pave the way in fields as diverse as the NFL and the arts.

Rounding off our kaleidoscope of conversations, we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary Shaniqua Shande, whose talents radiate both on the screen and behind the scenes, embodying the spirit of Women's History Month. As we juggle our bustling schedules, we delve into the importance of self-care and maintaining mental health amidst our packed agendas. And we don't forget to offer a nod to the friends who keep our podcast vibes high and our community connected. So cozy up and join us for tales of inspiration, debate, and everything in between.

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Trust Yet Verify: The Unseen Battles of Love

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Relationships often feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded, but with each year's wisdom, we're learning to trust the touch of the walls. Joins us to dissect the intricacies of romance, from the excitement of new love to the sobering realities of trust and deception. This episode is about laughing at life's little ironies, embracing the lessons tucked within every shared experience, and why sometimes, you've got to measure twice, cut once, and always trust but verify. So lean in, laugh out loud, and let's navigate this wild ride called life together, with a little help from our friends, naps, and a whole lot of trust.

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Drive This Bus Man: Tyler Perry's Pen May Need A Break

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Have you ever sprinted to catch a bus, only to have it zoom past you in a blur frustration? 'Bus Driver Chronicles,' we share stories that illustrate the comedic agony of public transit and the surprising moments of human connection that make it all worth it.
Then, we switch tracks to dissect the creative empire of Tyler Perry, musing on the mixed reviews of "Mea Culpa" and fantasizing about the uproar an Oscar-worthy Perry production could incite.

Do you think that Tyler should put the pen down? Let us know your thoughts.

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Do You Want It All: Recognize, Regulate & Refrain w/ Lakiah

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

They say laughter is the best medicine, and who better to prescribe a dose than our special guest, Lakiah - a psychotherapist who is helping you stress less and set healthy boundaries without the struggle & guilt. With 7 plus years of experience as a psychotherapist, Be ready to learn how to ditch the burnout and conquer the elusive art of setting boundaries. Lakiah's Blog Selfcare Blogic is your sanctuary for real-talk tips, proven self-care strategies, and empowering vibes—with a sprinkle of humor. She's here to make sure you learn how to prioritize yourself first!

With 20K and growing on Instagram & TikTok bring her methods and lessons into your routine and watch as amazing things are about to happen!

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Check out her Self-Care Starter Kit

Beginner’s guide to stressing less, regulating your nervous system, and controlling your emotions

Check out her E-Book, Abundant Mental Health
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On My Mama: It's Time For A Hard Pivot

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Have you ever caught yourself mid-chuckle, realizing you're turning into your parents? Or felt the sting of a memory brought on by a familiar tune? Our latest episode is a heartfelt mosaic of reflections, ramblings, and revelations, weaving through the joys and jitters that come with being unapologetically ourselves.

Brace yourself for a deep dive into family dynamics, communication styles, and the gentle art of steering conversations with loved ones who may not remember as well as they used to. We tackle the sometimes-comical, sometimes-challenging task of handling repetitive narratives and balance that with the tactful 'hard pivot' when chats need a fresh direction. This episode is a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights, inviting you to laugh, learn, and maybe see a bit of your own world reflected in ours.

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New Year! Same Melanated Thundercats!

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Well it's 2024 & THE QUACK ATTACK IS BACK JACK!

We aren't a reboot, we are the real thing

So how do you feel about reboots, all this Nicki drama and a bunch of other things we have missed while we were away....

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Groove Into the New Year: Celebrating Triumphs and Embracing Tomorrow's Rhythms

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0500

As the sun sets on 2023, we're wrapping things up with a heart full of gratitude and the electric anticipation of what's next. Our final episode is a vibrant mixtape of laughter, culture, and profound connections, featuring the magnetic spoken word maestro, Unkkaged, who shares his powerful narrative of breaking free and finding solace in the symphony of life. Tune in for an eclectic celebration of personal landmarks, the cultural triumphs within the Black community, and the shared beats that unite us all.

If you've ever wondered how your personal growth can resonate with the world at large, let this episode be your guide. We navigate through the cityscape of our lives, from the quiet backstreets of self-reflection to the bustling avenues of historic achievements. Reflecting on the year, we engage with the themes that have shaped us, like the social media sirens and their sly impact on our self-esteem, to the soul-stirring questions of purpose that sometimes find answers in the least expected places. It's an intimate gathering where we toast to the milestones reached and gear up for the leaps we'll take in 2024.

Get your groove shoes ready because we're closing out the year with rhythm and soul. As we sway through the discussion, we remember that life's a dance, and finding your unique groove is what it's all about. So, whether you're a long-time listener or just tuning in, there's a spot on the dance floor for you. Join us as we bid adieu to 2023 and step into the new year with a groove in our step and a song in our hearts!

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Journey into the Beyhive: Unpacking Beyoncé's Cultural Influence

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Ever get the feeling of awe and inspiration after watching a powerful movie or concert? That's exactly what we, Blair and PJ, experienced - and a whole lot more - after the mind-blowing experience of Beyoncé's "Renaissance" film. From witnessing the raw determination and hard work encapsulated in the film to being moved by emotional moments we simply didn't see coming. We also re-lived the magic of the "The Renaissance Tour" and " exploring the profound messages and the deep impact they have on our lives and on the LGBTQ+ community & beyond. We even share our personal connections and insights that will hopefully inspire you to experience these films for yourself.

What's your all-time favorite Beyoncé song? Tough one, right? We had a blast in our fun-filled game of guessing Beyoncé lyrics and we invite you to join the fun! We navigated through laugh-out-loud moments, banter about Scorpio stereotypes, and even some serious discussions about potential lawsuits, slander, and defamation of character. They didn’t mean it Blair so forgive them for their transgressions. It's a roller-coaster of emotions and laughter that you simply don't want to miss.

We capped off our journey into the world of Queen Bey with a playful quiz that tested our knowledge about the impact of her music on pop culture. But it wasn't all trivia and games. We also shared our thoughts on the importance of playing fair, as we navigated through cheating accusations and power dynamics of giving and receiving points. We promise you, it's a dynamic, thought-provoking, and fun-filled journey you wouldn't want to miss. Join us, won't you?

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Authenticity Unfiltered: Social Media's Impact on Self-Perception

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500

What if social media was secretly sabotaging your mental well-being and self-image? Sit back and join us in a thought-provoking conversation on the Highly Melanated Podcast about the impact of social media, filters, and the pressures of beauty standards on our self-perceptions and mental health. We embark on a rollercoaster journey starting from the minor frustrations of Instagram blockages to the serious topic of body acceptance and external validation.

Have you ever questioned the name of that floating tube in the pool or pondered about the contracts in the entertainment industry? We'll answer those questions and more, as we discuss a broad spectrum of light and heavy topics. We applaud the wins, like E.C. Pizarro receiving the Gay City News Impact Award, and also address our struggles, from our personal experiences with body dysmorphia to the societal expectations that mold our self-image. At the heart of our conversation is a powerful shout-out to Grace Detravera, our upcoming guest, and an encouraging reminder to live life joyfully and authentically.

We're not just talking about problems, we're sparking change! As we navigate these conversations, we're challenging you to question your use of filters and confront the realities of social media addiction. We share strategies like taking progress photos and limiting phone usage to maintain a realistic self-image. Let's celebrate the strides being made for representation in the entertainment industry, discuss the decline of cursive writing, and so much more! Join us, and remember to celebrate life, laugh often, and love much - all in a highly melanated fashion.

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Racing to the Ballot Box

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500

What happens when you forget it's Election Day, and you're in the middle of recording a podcast? Well, you'll just have to tune in to this hilarious and chaotic episode of Highly Melanated to find out! Prepare yourself for an unexpected twist as we, your hosts Blair and Red, halt our usual podcast recording to send our unwitting co-host, PJ, scrambling to the polls.

Feel the urgency of Election Day like never before, as we give PJ a humorous nudge out the door, prioritizing his civic duty over our recording schedule. Amidst the comedy, we also take a moment to discuss the importance of being informed voters, sharing what's on the ballot in our city. Don't miss out on this unusual yet vital reminder about the significance of voting and how it affects us as a community. So, come and laugh with us, and remember, your vote matters! Be ready for PJ's last-minute wardrobe changes, the laughter, and the banter that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.

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Costumes, Controversies, and Core Values: Navigating the Maze of Changing Generational Norms

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Remember the electrifying thrill of being in the studio for the Sherri Show? This week, PJ brings up his sensational time he had in the audience as Miss Tina Lawson brought her unique spirit and vivacity, embodying our celebration of life and individuality to the Sherri Show. We spent the time reminiscing about the year's best Halloween costumes, and laughter echoed through the studio as we discussed Blair's unforgettable birthday celebration and the joy that filled the room that night.

Now, let's talk Halloween costumes - the zany, the creative, and the controversial. Ever wondered about the fine line between admiration and cultural appropriation? We discuss Diddy's legal spat for Halloween. In the midst of all this, we reflect on our core values, revisit the lessons our parents imparted, and ponder how these values have shaped us and our interactions with the world. The evolution of values is a topic we delve into, contemplating the influence of technology and shifting societal norms.

As we navigate our way through the maze of changing generational values, we find ourselves appreciating the freedom and positivity of Wayne Brady. His spirit embodies our celebration of individuality and humor. As we reflect on our values, we can't help but ponder how they were shaped by our families and how they'll influence future generations. By examining the importance of inclusivity and evolving values, let's remember to stay true to ourselves in a rapidly changing world.

Tune in, let's get real, let's laugh, and let's explore the evolving landscape of values and being true to oneself.

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Digital Shadows: A Look at Social Media's Dark Side

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever reflected on how social media is affecting our lives? Imagine exploring the landscape of this digital age with our beloved metaphysical minister and dear friend, Danielle M Holdman. With her, we reminisce about the joyous celebration of PJ's birthday and our thrilling experience at the Sherry Shepherd Show. With a special thank you to Patrick Hester for making that possible.

We also share a rather intriguing tale about a foot sent to Blair. Yet the meat of our discussion lies in the realm of social media, its impact on our relationships, and the undercurrent of cultural conditioning shaping us and future generations.

Unrealistic expectations, unattainable dreams, and overwhelming content—sounds familiar? Navigating the labyrinth of social media, we share our experiences of digital detox and muscle through the struggle to maintain positivity amidst the online chaos. With Danielle, we reflect on the role of content creators and consumers alike, the delicate balance between integrity and virality, and the potential shadows being cast on younger generations wrestling with their digital identities.

As our lively chat draws to a close, we delve into the darker side of social media—the virtual courtroom for public humiliation, the violation of sacred bonds for likes and shares, and the karmic price one may have to pay. In the end, we yearn for the lost art of old-school conversation, encourage exploring the vibrant social scene beyond our screens, and stress the importance of protecting our digital identities. So join us in this soulful journey, let's learn to navigate the digital age together, preserving our mental peace and cherishing human connections that transcend the virtual realm.

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Keep Our Ears Out of the Chat: Respect, Revelations, and Relationships

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0400

What happens when we shine a light on the toxic behaviors in our relationships and the importance of setting personal boundaries? This episode is a rollercoaster ride through the maze of intimacy, respect, and the complexities of human dynamics. We dissect the concept of unconditional love and dive into the intriguing domain of personal kinks. Hear about his profound experiences with biodiversity, and why he's pumped up for the Libra season.

Could celebrities be using their public personas to gain sympathy? We unravel this topic as we discuss Jada Pinkett Smith's public revelations about her marriage. We consider the motivations behind such public exposure of personal information and question the potential consequences. Our conversation navigates through the realm of social media reactions, the implications of oversharing, and the intriguing world of celebrities.

We wrap up with a powerful dialogue on the importance of building supportive communities and maintaining personal boundaries. We argue the urgent necessity to halt the idolization of others' relationships and careers. Emphasizing the need to understand the impact of our actions, we stress the significance of time and place in personal conversations.

As we conclude, our thoughts go out to the current situation in Israel and Palestine, sending our prayers to all those affected. So buckle up for an enlightening discussion, sprinkled with laughs, candid revelations, and thought-provoking insights.

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Belt Loops and Love Languages: A Dive Into Manifesting The Relationships We Want

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Ever pondered why sagging pants can be a captivating fashion statement or why belts have such a profound impact on our perception of others? Well, you're in for a treat. We go deep exploring these fashion choices, not forgetting to shine a spotlight on our shared love for the final season of Insecure. Our journey through fashion and TV drama is enthralling, filled with laughter, life lessons, and personal revelations.

As we journey on, childhood memories flood back with a nostalgic look at old school dance moves and the dance culture of the 90s and early 2000s. But wait, we didn't stop at the dance floor and social media. We also engage in a heartfelt conversation about effective communication in relationships. We share nuggets of wisdom on how to encourage respect, meaningful conversations and how to set those all-important boundaries.

Finally, we challenge you to question the definitions and non-negotiables in your relationships. We dissect the concept of a "fuck boy/girl" and emphasize the importance of awareness and understanding your boundaries. We wrap things up by highlighting the qualities we desire in our forever partners, the significance of shared humor, and (would you believe it!) the power of cooking and the role of contracts in showing genuine care.

This episode is a delightful potpourri of life's lessons, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of love.

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Mercury Retrograde Meets Those Sorry Not Sorry Moments: The Delicate Art of Apologies

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered what the big deal is about Mercury Retrograde and why everyone seems to be in a tizzy when it's on? Tune in as we unravel the complexities of this astral event and its fascinating effects on our lives - it's not all doom and gloom, promise! Learn to embrace the chaos and positively navigate through retrograde while also finding time for self-care. Oh yes, we're talking about that infamous lotion struggle - the importance of skin moisturization and those hard-to-reach places, we've all been there.

What's a good conversation without some humorous anecdotes? We've got plenty - from our family time chronicles to a rather hair-raising encounter with pigeons, and our most recent trips to the dentist with the mystery of shifting teeth. Ever been to the West Indian Day Parade? We'll take you through our experience, filled with life lessons, fence-jumping, and the wonky walk. And of course, a timely reminder of God's love and protection, especially if you're afraid of birds like we are!

The real meat of our chat, however, lies in our exploration of human behavior and relationships. Ever thought about the difference between excuses and explanations? How they shape our perceptions and affect our connections with others? Join us as we dissect this intriguing topic with real-life examples and challenge ourselves, and you, to rephrase and reevaluate. And, we tread on the delicate topic of why people have sex - from pleasure to darker motives, we've got it all covered. Lastly, we delve into the art of apologies and their potential to either harm or heal relationships. So come, let's enlighten, entertain, and engage together in this episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and personal experiences.

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From Empty Nesting to Holistic Healing: A Fresh Smelling Perspective on Health with Dr. Tiffany M Smith

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400

Are you ready to redefine your health and wellness journey? Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with the knowledgeable Dr. Tiffany M Smith, exploring everything from the distinct joys and challenges of being a black DJ to the art of becoming an empty nester. This episode is a profound reminder of our diverse experiences as black individuals and a celebration of our unique stories. We are not a monolith, and our conversation echoes this truth.

Venture with us into the world of holistic health as we discuss topics like aromatherapy, functional medicine, mental health, nutrition, and self-care. We highlight the power of lifestyle modifications and root cause treatments in managing chronic pain. Dr. Tiffany M Smith helps us understand the need for affordable, organic options and the fundamentals of nutrition that can lessen supplementation. We address depression, anxiety, and other diagnoses, and how functional medicine can reveal the real story underneath these labels.

Explore the significance of being your own health advocate, tracking your health progress, and becoming your own best health detective. We discuss the need for open communication with our healthcare providers and honesty about our symptoms. We celebrate the transition of becoming an empty nester and discuss how to make the most of this life stage. Join us for this enriching discussion on wellness, self-care, and holistic health. This episode is sure to leave you with a new perspective on your health journey.

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Strobe Lights & Anal Probes: Journey Through the Cosmos Here To Earth

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered whether extraterrestrials could not only visit us, but also take over Earth? Or whether we could end up having an 'alien date night'? Our latest episode takes you on a cosmic journey as we ponder these questions and more. We dive straight into a lively discussion about our experiences as black DJs, the radiant beauty of melanin, and the crucial role of self-care in our lives.

As we navigate through our conversation, we recall a recent event with Iotify, highlighting the organization's remarkable growth over the past 20 years. We also share an amusing tale about a delayed flight that left us drained. But that's not all! We venture further into the realms of humor and hilarity as we examine Mike Tyson's comedic genius and recount how his daughter's veganism led to the creation of a memorable acronym.

Our discussion takes a thrilling turn as we contemplate the exciting, yet daunting possibility of aliens visiting Earth. We wonder whether they'd speak English, or bring new technology that could change our lives drastically. We even consider what it would mean if we left Earth and became aliens ourselves.

As we wrap up, we take a moment to appreciate one of our original members, Ushi, and her adorable baby boy.

So, join us for a laughter-filled, thoughtful conversation that promises to be out of this world!

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Oops Upside Your Head: Paying Homage To 50 Years of Hip-Hop & The Power of a Folding Chair

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered how the world of hip hop music connects to the essence of being unapologetically black? That's where PJ, Blair and Red, come in. We're here to navigate you through a journey, from personal anecdotes about our week to paying tribute to the late DJ Casper, creator of the Cha Cha Slide, and even discussing the recent Twitter logo change.

You see, this isn't just about us, it's about the Melanated community. We talk about the recent dock brawl in Alabama, exploring how conflict can bring about unity and solidarity. Then we're back to the music, looking at how hip hop music, from artists like Eric B and Public Enemy, has been a melting pot of creative expression and freedom. We take you through our earliest memories of hip-hop and its diverse influences, and even discuss how authenticity within the genre impacts an artist's respect and credibility.

But wait, there's more. We scrutinize the importance of the black internet and its power in creating its own universe of memes and t-shirts. Plus, we reflect on the power of black joy in music and how it's a source of resilience and strength. And as we wrap up, we invite you all to join the discussion on Twitter about where hip hop begins and ends. So, are you ready for an episode filled with joy, unity, and nostalgia? Tune in and join us on this fun-filled journey.

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Exploring the Depths of Swimwear Semantics and Childhood Nostalgia

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400

What if the words we use to describe our swimwear were more than just words? What if they carried implications that we might not even be aware of? This week on Highly Melanated, we ponder this very question, teasing out the nuances of swimwear terminology and exploring whether the term 'bathing suit' is appropriate for both genders. Our laughter-filled chats skirt around the edges of political correctness, and just when you think we've exhausted the topic, we dive into the nostalgic waters of childhood memories.

Joining us on our linguistic and nostalgic exploration is our special guest, Arielle, fellow podcaster and host of Black Adoption Tea. Arielle enriches our discussions with her unique insights, contributing to our understanding of nostalgia's potent ability to evoke vivid memories. We explore the fascinating Mandela effect and its manipulative power over our memories, unearthing the role of TV shows, movies, and songs in the process. Trust us, it's a conversation you won't want to miss!

To keep the conversation going outside of the podcast, be sure to connect with us on our social media platforms. We love to hear from our listeners and it's the perfect place to stay up-to-date with the latest Highly Melanated episodes. Come join us for an episode filled with introspection, camaraderie, and yes, a whole lot of laughter. It's a melting pot of light-hearted banter and deep introspection that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next episode.

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Blue and Yellow Makes Green: Giggles, Gadgets, and Green Flags

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Ever got a random WhatsApp message from a suspicious number? You're not alone, Melanated fam! We're cracking up about the perils of phone number security and sharing our bizarre experiences of finding explicit images on public transport. Trust us, you'll want to hear these tales and learn how to protect your data too.

But there's more, fam. We're raising eyebrows at the rise of AI in our lives, particularly its impact on student learning. Imagine a world where chatbots write term papers - it's already happening and we're not sure how to feel. We're discussing the appeal and risks of having AI do the work for us. Could the reliance on AI in classrooms be a ticking time bomb for skills development?

Green flags in relationships - ever heard of them? Well, we're wrapping up the episode by exploring this intriguing concept. We're getting personal, sharing our insights on recognizing signs of a healthy relationship, the secret languages of love, and the importance of supportive communication. Don't miss out on these highlights! And remember, join us on social media for all the latest updates.

Melanated Self Care Tip
Stop focusing so much on the red flags & ask yourself, "What are the green flags of...?"

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Get The Grease: Burn Them Red Flags

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We breakdown some interesting red flags we have noticed in different aspects of not just our lives but life in general.

Question of the Week:
How do you feel about prom season and the way the younger generation dresses for prom?

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Pride Playlist: What Music Gives You Pride

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we just talk about music and think of some songs that make us proud in several different aspects of our day to day lives

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For Anxious Girls feat. Ritha Pierre

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we are joined with Ritha Pierre to discuss her recent documentary, "For Anxious Girls".

We have an in depth conversation on how anxiety and depression effects professional Black women and ways that we can help as a society and a friend of someone who is suffering

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No More White Lies: Black Minds Matter

Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we are joined with someone's auntie Tanisha Malcom to have an in-depth conversation on Mental Health & the disparities from the personal perspective of lived experience.

Welcome Tanisha Malcom to the Highly Melanated Family

Managing a mental health diagnosis for almost 20 years, our guest, Tanisha Malcom, is a staunch mental health advocate, not only for herself, but for the mental health community at large. Tanisha was just featured this week in a CBS News segment sharing her mental health journey and how attending support groups at NAMI NYC in 2019 saved her life.

Since 2020, she has been a volunteer at NAMI NYC facilitating several support groups, one specifically she holds near and dear called Black Minds Matter, which she helped create. "Being Black and living with a diagnosis can be very lonely, so to have this supportive space for our community is vital."

Tanisha is currently employed at a mental health nonprofit organization as a Peer Specialist, providing collaborative support and case management to people transitioning from an inpatient psychiatric setting back into the community.

She sits on the Consumer Advisory Board of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Mental Health

"I am being the person for others that I needed throughout my life. I'm still here, and for that, I am grateful."

It's "Queens All Day" for Tanisha as this is the borough she was born and raised in.

Tanisha's an old-school Rap/Hip-Hop nerd, obsessed with beaches, documentaries, and the University of South Carolina's Women's Basketball team.

As of late, she's been crafting a solo show highlighting the humor in life pre and post diagnosis.

--- QUOTE OF THE DAY ---

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." - Audre Lorde

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Intentionally Minding The Business Of Me feat. Samiyrah Bennett LCSW

Fri, 12 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Ask yourself this question: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ON PURPOSE?

In this episode we have the pleasure of having Samiyrah Bennett, LCSW as a guest to talk more about her book, mental health awareness and what it means to intentionally mind the business of me! In this episode, Samiyrah shares techniques and drops gems to help others cope and work through their mental health.
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Intentionally Minding the Business of Me:

10 strategies to help build a mindset that leads to the most favorite version of you

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Samiyrah Bennett is an author, clinical social worker and licensed psychotherapist in the states of New York and New Jersey. With almost 20 years experience in the mental health field, Samiyrah serves as a mental health clinician, chief wellness expert, educator and speaker. As a well-informed provider, she provides useful strategies to assist her clients decrease anxiety, self-doubt and self-defeating thoughts while increasing a sense of empowerment, self-confidence and execution of goals.

She’s a change agent that is dedicated to honor and enrich the lives of individuals who chose to live life intentionally.

Samiyrah’s mission is accomplished through individual, couple, group coaching work and wellness seminars while providing safe spaces. She is determined to help people tap into their inner selves and learn coping skills that allow them to Live on Purpose while promoting mental health and wellness.

Whether virtual or in person, when it comes to making impact, Samiyrah has a unique and dynamic way of providing psychoeducation, coping skill sets and encouragement all while being relatable. A sought-after speaker, she has been invited to speak for local organizations such as, the New York State Senator office, an array of podcasts, local hospitals and several businesses. As an award-winning community worker, she has been recognized by the Westchester Department of Community Mental Health for outstanding services as a Westchester County Network Affiliate.

Samiyrah's expertise range from mental health, managing anxiety, reducing depressive symptoms, developing confidence, trauma-informed care, reducing ambivalence, prioritizing self and women issues. With a personal goal to provide a motivational atmosphere to everyone in receipt of services, Samiyrah is dedicated to have individuals develop desire to improve the value and quality of their lives.

Samiyrah not only shows up for her audiences but she teaches them practical skills so they can show up for themselves.

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5 Years & Counting: Taking Inventory pt. 2

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode we celebrate 5 whole years of doing this podcast with a sincere and genuine conversation about what we've learned about ourselves and life in these 5 years.

Audio Credit:
TLC - It's Sunny
(We do not own the rights to this music)

CORRECTION
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Are You Selfish Or Nah: Taking Inventory pt.1

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode we talk about our own spring cleaning of self, not things.

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It's An Ashy World: Melanin Madness pt 2

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are FINALLY back to close out Melanin Madness with a winner

Listen to the episode to see who came out on top!

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A Rose Is Still A Rose: Melanin Madness pt. 1

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0400

Join us as we play our version of March Madness in this weeks competition -- Melanin Madness

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Has She Not Given Everything: Women Are Human Too!

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0400

We are back another episode to discuss the Angela Bassett and how we are tired of white people playing in our faces

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Crispy Chicken: Random Ramblings

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Instead of missing a week of recording, we are back with an episode about everything and nothing at the same time! Just come chill with us as we just randomly talk about things with that pop into our heads as they happen.

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Decolonize Valentine's Day: Love On Yourself feat. Dr. Ya

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

We are back with a wonderful conversation about what it means to love on yourself and the community. We are also joined by our friend to the show and longtime listener Yannick Ladson, otherwise known as Dr. Ya to dig into why we love the way we do, Akoma Day how can we learn how to love ourselves in a healthy and progressive way.

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Yannick “Dr. Ya” Ladson is a licensed psychotherapist in NJ & PA. Yannick’s passion for advocacy & social justice activism was cultivated as a teen when she was a Peer Educator for Teens Against AIDS. Dr. Ya has 20years of experience working in higher education and counseling. She has a thriving private practice in Voorhees, NJ & oversees the Mental Health & Wellness Center at Mercer County community college. Yannick is a performer at heart: hosted two FM radio shows & written/performed rap, poetry, & standup. She has graced the stage of the renown Caroline’s Comedy Club in NYC several times. Using her talents & expertise, Dr. Ya is an advocate, activist, & healer; fighting to decolonize mental health & education while helping liberate & heal her people.

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With Mouths Agape: Who Said Dat - The Black History Game

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

we are just shooting the shit and playing games...

See if you can guess: Who Said Dat?

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Gird Your Loins, Don't Goid Them: The Parent Test feat. Heidi & Charles

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!

In this episode we have a continuation of our last conversation about parenting. Welcome Heidi (mother of 3) & Charles (father of twins) to the Melanin Manor as they join in the conversation as we break down our thoughts of The Parent Test on ABC

If you would like to join us for a community convo at the Melanin Manor feel free to reach out! Highly Melanated is not just a podcast, it's a community!!

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Stuck In My Craw: The Parent Trap

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We are back with our first episode of 2023, and what better way to begin the year than to talk about the foundation of our existence... PARENTS!!!

Based on Nick Cannon and the Akon comment, we talk about what it means to have a parent that does or does not support you as a child. How does that impact you as an adult and what does it mean to truly feel seen as a child.

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GET MARISHKA-FIED: The Craft of Acting feat. Marishka S. Phillips -- YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM AUDIO

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

We are joined with actor, director, producer & teacher & writer Marishka S. Phillips to have an awesome conversation on the craft of acting!

Marishka S. Phillips was born into the entertainment business. Her mother, Sandra Reaves-Phillips is an award-winning actress, in addition to being a writer and a singer. Marishka grew up immersed in theater, film and television, so it was not surprising that she would follow in her mother’s footsteps.

Ms. Phillips had been honing her skills as a dancer, taking classes at Alvin Ailey School of Dance and Broadway Dance Center, and had begun performing at a very early age. She got her first major theatrical break at age 13 when she was cast for the European tour of RAISIN. This opportunity offered her a chance to explore the world and served as an important confidence builder.

Her career path has been anything but traditional, though it started off that way. She landed on Broadway, cast as part of the ensemble, on the musical UPTOWN: IT’S HOT starring Maurice Hines, in which she also understudied for the female lead. She continued amassing credits on Brodway with roles in BUBBLIN’ BROWN SUGAR, FAME: THE MUSICAL, THE WIZ and THE ME NOBODY KNOWS. On television, she had re-occurring roles in the last two seasons of THE COSBY SHOW spin-off – A DIFFERENT WORLD.

When she was not traveling the world with a musical or as a backup singer with recording artists like Sean “P Diddy” Combs and Cece Winans, she was developing and fortifying other aspects of her talents. She never considered herself a one trick pony. Like her mother before her, she began writing and eventually set her eye on directing, but not before fate would bring her together with the multi-faceted Susan Batson, who among her many other talents, was a world-renown acting coach who worked with some of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities.

Though she did not abandon any of her other career goals, Ms. Batson did open up new possibilities which she embraced with the same passion that she has every chapter of her life’s journey. Today, in addition to being known as a working actor, Marishka is also a writer and director whose credits continue to grow. Her short film, Melinda: The Movie starring Tony Award-winning performers, LaChanze and Lillias White won numerous awards on the short film circuit. Ms. Phillips directed the one woman play, DOWN TO EARTHA, written and starringDierdra McDowell, which was a tribute to the invincible entertainer/civil rights and social justice activist, Eartha Kitt.

Coaching other actors has become a central part of Ms. Phillips career development. She has been an instrumental force in helping actors such as Kerry Washington (Scandal), Nicole Beharie (Miss Juneteenth) and Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill) achieve some of their best performances, and has received credit for doing that, as a result, she has become a much in demand acting coach. (visit her on YouTube)

The Marishka Method. She currently coaches Nafessa Williams (I Wanna Dance With Somebody), Taja V. Simpson (The Oval) Shaquita Smith (Wicked City) and many more.

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Shake Them Tables: Pay Trans & Queer Folx Their Money feat. E.C. Pizarro III

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500

We are back with an awesome guest, E.C. Pizarro III to talk about TransTech Social, Marsha's Web and what it means to pay trans & queer folks for what they are worth.

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E.C Pizarro III is an award-winning Brand Designer and Digital Artist. He is also the Creative Director of his design firm, 1Z2R, the Executive Director of TransTech Social Enterprises, and the founder of Marsha’s Web (a resource directory for TLGBQIA+ communities, that centers BIPOC Transgender, Intersex, and GNC business owners/organizations). Recently honored as The Out100, Out magazine’s greatest and most well-known tradition: a prestigious compilation of the year’s most impactful and influential LGBTQ+ people.

E.C. has been in the design industry for over 12 years and works with entrepreneurs and fortune 500 companies, alike. For his clients - he creates timeless branding and seamless digital content that drives confidence in their brand and fosters a foundation for success. Passionate about his people and his purpose, E.C. is a professional that is dedicated to using his talent and voice to create a new temperature in the industry for emerging designers.

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Bundles For The Community: Serenity Scholarship feat. Halima "Serene Stylez" Saadia

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We are back with returning friend to the show Halima "Serene Stylez" Saadia to have an awesome conversation about giving back to the community.

Serene Stylez is back as a guest to talk about what she is doing with her Serene Scholarship for fem identifying young women in their senior year of high school to have the experience of a lifetime.

For more info email directly @serenescholarship@gmail.com

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Save The Avocados: Happy December!

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0500

The gang is back with another episode.

No major topic, just us chillin at the melanated lounge shooting the sh*t

feel free to answer any of the questions

Send us your answers @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us

We will read your answers the next episode

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3 P Squared: Third Party Petty

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Happy Turkey Day!!

We are just shooting the sh*t and talking about our levels of petty.

Question of the Week:
What's the most pettiest thing you have ever done or know that someone did?

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YIBAMBE!!! WAKANDA FOREVER!!!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500

***SPOILER ALERT*** ***SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT***

Spoiler begins @ 29:00

We are talking about Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever!!!

NUFF SAID...

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I Used To Be Scared Of The ****!: Letting Go Of Fear

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We have fun breaking down our childhood fears while discussing the difference between fear and anxiety.

Meaningful conversations about what fear means as an adult and how we address fear, anxiety and trauma now that we are older.

Question of the Week:
What are your fears, both rational and irrational?
How did you overcome your childhood fears?

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From The Windows To The Walls: Expectations VS Reality

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we have a meaningful and of course fun conversation about what it means to set expectations that are based in reality.

Questions of the Week:

What is one thing that completely caught you off guard about someone you've dated (Positive or Negative)?

How do you set your expectations?
What are your expectations in relationships?
Are you setting realistic expectations or is a fantasy?

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Clips Added
Shout out to the "Know For Sure Podcast"
Song available on SPOTIFY

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Good Vibrations: Mind Your Misconceptions

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400

This week, we discuss the topic of the many misconceptions we face in our personal lives as well as across the board within our individual community

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Spooky D*ck Season Is Upon Us: HAPPY OCTOBER!

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

After a much needed month long break the melanated gang is back with another episode!

In this episode, we play catch up on where we have been and talk about a few things that have been goin on since our short absence in a wind down at the melanated manor

In celebration of this upcoming Halloween, one of our lil sister podcasts, SPILLED MILK PODCAST hosted by a friend to the show, Demi & Dakota will be celebrating SPOOKY DICK SEASON with their inaugural Halloween Party with a costume contest and all the spilled milk your body needs. Click this link for more info!!!

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Category is FUBU: What Does Community Mean To You?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

After a little break, we are back at the Highly Melanated Manor!!!

We have a conversation about community and what it means to have community.

PJ shares his experiences about being on the planning committee for the 25th anniversary of NYC Black Pride

We have a deeper conversation about what it means to be engaging and how we can get involved in community no matter community that is.

Honorable Mention
Foods By Felicia

Intro by Jason Duval Hunter

Call To Action

WHAT DOES COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU?
WHAT THINGS ARE YOU DOING IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
& WHAT THINGS WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

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You Won't Break My Hole: Things We've Been Meaning To Talk About

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400

***Due to post production issues this was a delayed posting. We apologize for those of ya'll who look forward to us EVERY THURSDAY @ 12PM***

This is another episode where we shoot the sh*t and talk about things that we never get around to talking about such as body count, space and the final frontier, introverts vs extraverts & WILL SMITH returning to social media even the Queen herself BEYONCE

FUN GAME -- EVERY TIME WE SAY "HOLE" TAKE A SHOT!

FOR THE HIVE -- Join in on the conversation and share your thoughts
[TIME STAMP - 1:19:50]

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Don't Wait, Book A Trip: The Importance Of Black Travel

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We are joined on the mic with 2 brothers, Boogie Blake (creator of Melanin Oversees ) & avid world traveler Kenyatta Montgomery for an IOTA takeover and also to talk about the importance

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Overseas (MelaninOverseas ™ & MorenaOverseas ™) was created to promote, advocate and display the travel of African-American and Afro-Latinas in different parts of the world.

Promote – Tag us on your post and let us show others how we are injecting this Melanin and Morena flavor in different parts of the world. Your travels will encourage others to adventure out of their comfort zones.

Advocate - Our goal it to use a portion of the profits to advocate the importance of travel within our community.

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Don't Be a Boogawolf: Check Your Privilege

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we break down privilege.

Often we hear about white privilege and leave it at that, but there is so much more and a deeper conversation to be had. We ALL have some level of privilege

What is your privilege? If you don't know, check it at the door!

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Needles In Your Junk Drawer: Don't Get Stuck, Live In The Moment

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode we have a conversation about the Amazon movie Needle in a Timestack and expand the premise of the movie to our own lives what time travel could mean for us and the choices we could or would make if given the chance.

Question of the week:

What is in your junk drawer if you have one?

Clips added
Jalen Revis - If Black People Invented Time Travel

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The Seeds of Your Love: HAPPY PAPPY DAY!!

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we have a fun & real conversation about Father's Day and our fathers.

We as a family want to wish all of our listeners a Happy Father's Day!!!

***ALSO***

Happy Juneteenth Melanated Family!!!

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Due to schedules, we will not return until July.

Stay smiling, & love the melanin you are in!!!!

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Ali Siddiq

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Black Opportunities: You Are The Help WE Need feat. Hawk Newsome

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

The Melanated Community is in for a treat!!!!

Special guest -- Hawk Newsome, J.D

This brother needs absolutely NO introduction. He is the realest voice in activism with the heart of a warrior & the mind of a King. He is A Revolutionary Wolf and the Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Greater New York & Founder of Black Opportunities NYC

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Legs, Hips & Body: Let The Words Carry Us feat. Ayoinmotion

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode we are joined with the one and only Grammy Featured & 2022 Essence Fest Featured Art(tivst) & fellow brother of Iota Phi Theta - "Ayoinmotion".

We have an awesome discussion about his music, his inspiration and how finding purpose in our words will carry us to our to becoming our ancestors wildest dreams.

https://www.instagram.com/ayoinmotion

***CHECK OUT HIS MUSIC HERE***

Ayoinmotion is a distinctively potent and dynamic global performing artist primarily based in New York City. His catalog has graced the stages of the legendary Essence Festival and his last EP SOVA garnered over 100k streams since its debut. He has been featured by The Grammys, Huffington Post, and Forbes for his music, profound artivism and mindfulness. He has headlined Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert series and recently rocked the Nwali Music Festival in South Africa. Ayo's stunning music video for his latest single Omí (water) continues to rack up acclaim.

No stranger to the main stage, Ayoinmotion has opened for the likes of Davido, Talib Kweli and Teni the Entertainer to name a few. Of Nigerian descent and coming of age in Flint, Michigan, Ayo’s worldview is shaped by a juxtaposition of experiences and a strong passion for using his artistry and voice for good vibes and social impact. He organized a benefit for the kidnapped Nigerian girls and performed with his band to raise funds for children affected by contaminated lead water in Flint, Michigan.

Ayo has also honored invitations to speak on panels, forums and performances from Columbia University, Stanford University, NYU and many more, including University of Michigan where he recently headlined a global virtual concert.

Ayo has collaborated with Apple for their esteemed Today at Apple series, where he curated and screened his stunning Americanah visual for a sold-out audience. Ayoinmotion's trajectory has proven that his passion for music, art, activism and overall multi-dimensional creativity can thrive as a vehicle for real societal impact. Merging a multi-genre sound that encompasses Afro-pop, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Poetry and more, his musical versatility has pioneered an emerging sound he refers to as Alternative Afro-pop. Quite frankly he is truly a force to reckon with and one to watch!

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So Close Yet So Far: Came A Long Way w. G Eyez

Thu, 19 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

We are joined with music artist & highly melanated business owner, "CMB Publishing Company" to about his journey as a recording artist and owning your publishing.

*** CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY WITH US***

G-Eyez is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-born and Houston, Texas-reared MC who offers us his two-fisted vocal style, real life-oriented content, and personally reflective lyricism. After independently wading through hip-hop industry trenches, G-Eyez is experiencing the proliferation of his star power as an indy recording artist that’s growing every day,

His latest album release, So Close Yet So Far, has been paired with visuals for each of the 8 songs off the album, marking a breakthrough milestone for the artist. He teamed up with director, Jenny Thach, to create the visuals for the album with the most recent visual released October 2021 for Uneducated, acknowledging the all-to-well-known struggles of trying to climb to an economic class where money isn’t an issue, but not having the resources to easily get there. G-Eyez’s full-length project is available on all major streaming platforms.

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WE Deserve Each Other: Celebration of 100 Episodes

Fri, 06 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

THIS IS OUR 100TH EPISODE!!!

No matter if you have been rocking with us from episode 1 or now episode 100 and all the episodes in between, WE TRULY WANT TO SAY THANK YOU from the bottom of our Melanated Heart Beat...

THUMP THUMP
THUMP THUMP

In this episode we celebrate our journey as a podcast.

Take the ride with us and share your favorite moments as well.

We would love to hear them!!!

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Don't Forget The Shea Butter Ashy Larry: Skin Care Is The Best Self Care feat. Kannesha Chin-Lewis & Tree Alexander

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

We are joined on the call with not one but TWO all natural Highly Melanated Business owners, Kannesha Chin-Lewis of SilKC Cosmetics & Tree Alexander of Zambo Aroma.

This conversation is full of gems about how to care for our melanated skin with their amazing guilt free products that are all natural with the heart and mind of the melanated community.

Kannesha Chin-Lewis mother and wife who cares about the appearance of her family. Started her skin care SilKC Cosmetics after developing eczema as an adult. Going to multiple dermatologists nothing seemed to work. After doing all her research Kannesha makes all natural products. Not only does Kannesha make guilt free products for women but men and children as well. Kannesha is dedicated to helping those enhance their natural beauty

Tree Alexander is a well known leader within the Bronx community. He is an active member of the Community Board, Captain of the Merchant Association and serves as a Corporate Member of the NAACP. Tree and his partner Carlton have developed and supported several community projects and activities to build and educate as they serve. Tree is the CEO and Founder of Zambo Aroma, a natural self-care aromatherapy shop in the Bronx.

Zambo Aroma specializes in crafting herbal infused all-natural body care products, including soaps, body butters, body scrubs, candles, and more. These soaps are made by hand, using natural oils and botanicals. Each item is not just skincare but a work of art created to promote self-care and love

Their passion is to educate, inspire, and link quality products with affordable prices while providing people with the most pleasant customer experience. You can check out all of their programs and find ways to get involved at ZamboAroma.com as well as participate in workshops like yoga, candle making, self-defense and more.

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Don’t Be No B*tch: Follow Your Dreams - There's Beauty In Photography feat. Blake Martin

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0400

We are joined with Blake Martin to discuss what it means to follow your dreams even if they are new dreams. We also discuss the photography industry and all the beauty that is in it when it comes to our melanin.

Voodoo Photography Plus was founded by international fashion creative Blake Martin. For the last decade, Blake Martin has proved himself to be a force within the fashion community, producing shows, photoshoots and content for brands such as Gucci, Nike, Timberland, Disney, and countless New York Fashion Week experiences.

As an already highly awarded fashion show producer and creative director, Blake Martin pushed himself into the world of fashion photography and expanded his brand in the print and digital space. Since stepping into photography in 2020, Blake Martin has seen his work in multiple issues of American Vogue and a digital cover of Vogue Japan, and numerous billboards in Times Square, Hollywood, and Chicago. In addition to over 100 magazine spreads and 36 publication covers, Blake has also captured celebrities such as Rickey Smiley, B2K, and the cast of Empire and Power.

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Peace, Love & Jojoba Oil: Protect Them Edges

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The gang is back with a healthy and hearty conversation about celebrating Black Hair. We break down what our hair journey has been and give the melanin deficient community a few things to learn about our crowns.

Question of the week:
How do you feel about the new music these days?

Clips used In Order
https://youtu.be/h22slckgXpg

https://youtu.be/IW18UgwJ5l0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr1bVE2diJQ

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Keep Her Name Out Your MF'n Mouth: Protecting Our Black Women

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

As Women's History Month comes to a close & in the timing of what happened at the 2022 Oscars between Will Smith & Chris Rock we discuss our thoughts and also we go into a deeper conversation about what protection means to each of us.

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No Kibbles, No Bits: What I learned after my sexual abstinence journey feat. Bernice Wooden

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We are joined on the call with special guest, Bernice Wooden to talk about sexual abstinence, sexual exploration & everything in between.

As an award-winning Director, Producer and Workshop Leader, Bernice Wooden creates love and joy through innovative forms of entertainment. Bernice is the owner of Be Nice Productions which is a full- service production company. Her work has been published in Heart & Soul Magazine, FOX Detroit, FOX NY, USA Today, CUNY TV, among other media outlets. She is also hosts an IG Live series called, "#nohumpwednesdays" where she interviews guests about self-love, self-pleasure and relationships. She is the author of, "How to Get a Degree in Celibacy: 10 Steps to Keeping your Lips Closed" where she takes us on a humorous journey through celibacy as she candidly shares personal stories around her inspiration to "keeping her lips closed" and she is the owner of Leila's (pronounced lee-la) Lounge where she hosts her latest black culture designs on home items and apparel.

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Know Thy Place: The Modern Day Woman feat. Kim Watson Benjamin

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

We are joined on the call with Ms. Kim Watson, Author of The Modern Day Woman &
Transgender Intentional Motivational Speaker, Consultant /Cultural Sensitivity Trans/GNC Trainer

The The Modern Day Woman Foundation LLC is a foundation headed by renowned Trans Activist, Spokesperson, and Writer Kim Watson. Kim Watson has been present in intercommunity representation and advocacy for Decades, as a Woman of color she has made it her mission to fight for her various identities. Currently and for many years she has worked diligently, professionally, and to great results under the CK Life( Community Kinship Life).

Kim Watson moved to the US from Barbados when she was 23, hoping to escape the abu se and stigma she’d encountered as a young woman of trans experience. Two years later, homeless and engaging in sex work, she was diagnosed with HIV. Now 54, Kim is a proud mother to her nine year-old daughter, living a full active life with HIV and is sharing her story about how she overcame stigma, found her voice and established a community for herself and other people of trans experience.

For Decades her work has earned her many awards and commendations even becoming spokesperson for various trans initiatives in recent years, including the U=U Campaign!
Through the Modern-Day Woman Foundation LLC, Kim looks to continue doing amazing work without limits, using all her connections to advocate and find appropriate and personal care for various communities.

This work includes the advocation, and care coordination for hundreds of members of LGTBTQIA, (including sex workers) and starting a Trans and GNC Health and Wellness initiative within her ongoing role as consultant at BrightPoint Health and now through partnership, Hudson River Healthcare, now adding new facilities in which her expertise and personal touch can be applied to making sure that all patients are treated with care.

Kim has also worked with providing services and hygiene products/ services to sex workers who also have a very hard time in our communities. Also producing Coat, Food, clothing, and back to school drives for the various communities that frequent her facilities in the Bronx; when the opportunity arises.

Currently an ambassador to the Trans March on DC; Kim is working to organize a large-scale trip to the march packing busses with volunteers that will go to DC on the day of the march these volunteers will be fed and have lodging paid for. By donating to this organization, you will help continue her teams amazing work, under her own leadership and the community which validates, respects, and praises her mission, and story. So that she may in turn be able to help others become and take care of their true selves.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebajanmoderndaywoman

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ModernDayWoman

Facebook Fan Page: The Modern Day Woman

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They Got Me F*d Up: Celebrating Sisterhood feat. Serene Stylez & TeenaTalk

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

In this episode we are joined on the call with two beautiful sistas & sisters, Serene Stylez & TeenaTalk to talk about how we show up for our sisters

SERENE STYLEZ: A self taught Extreme Makeup Artist from Philadelphia, PA who created a brand that encouraged individuals to see their internal light. She also created a business to drive hime that mission, which aids in the development of empowering women and identifying their self worth regardless of background or traumatic pasts: I AM SERENITY LLC

TEENATALK: TeenaTalk, LMFT

Teena is a first generation high school graduate. She went on to graduate from Temple University with a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a concentration in Criminal Justice. Teena interned for the DA’s office and decided that she wanted to create systemic change in disadvantaged and under serviced communities, thus she applied to Drexel University. Teena went on to graduate from Drexel with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy. Teena is currently the Philadelphia Regional Director, at Project Transition specializing in co occurring disorder treatment. Teena is a published author and the host of TeenaTalk on Bigo Live, a wife and mother of three. Teena has been a foster parent and has adopted one teenager out of the department of human services system. She is passionate about family, community, and an advocate of social justice.

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Open Wider: A Deeper Look Into Healthcare In Our Community

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode we are joined with Daryle Blackstock

Mr. Blackstock is a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) and currently serving as the Director of Clinical Transplant Operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical College. He previously served as the Chief Transplant Physician Assistant and is an established Surgical Physician Assistant and has vast experiences in solid organ transplantation, including lung, liver, intestinal, kidney, and pancreas.

He is a member of many professional organizations and serves in several volunteer leadership positions. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA). He is a member of Allied Health Professionals of the American Society of Transplantation (AST). He is currently serving as the Secretary/Treasurer for the American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC). He is currently serving on the Advanced Transplant Professional Committee for the American Society of Transplant Surgery (AST).

Mr. Blackstock is an avid educator and the recipient of ASTS’ Sherilyn Gordon Memorial Award, which recognized transplant professionals who exemplify transplant education achievements. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (DFAAPA). He remains very active in local community service initiatives and participates in international medical mission trips.

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Get It Together Google: Celebrating Women's History Month

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode we celebrate the badass women of history who have done exceptional things within their industry

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No More Chicken Grease: Eating Healthy in the Melanated Community

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500

We are back to talk a bout the importance of eating healthy and how we can do it within our community

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Sniffing Those Vapo's: Black Remedy Myths

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode we dispel some of the health remedy myths we have learned within the Melanated Community.

Questions of the week:

What are some of the non-sexual turn ons for you that your partner can do that gets you excited?
What are some of the health myths you have been taught. Are they real or nah?

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The Importance of Black Health & Wellness

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500

We are back!!!

We breakdown the importance of seeing ourselves within the health & wellness.

We share our experiences on the impact of having black doctors and therapists and such.

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Highly Melanated Voices - Vol. 4 Reflections of 2021 & Manifestions for 2022 pt. 3

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Highly Melanated Podcast is more that just a podcast hosted by PJ, Blair & Red. It's a community of beautiful melanated voices!!!

This is LAST & Part 3 of the this installment of "Highly Melanated Voices"

The questions we asked in this episode are as follows:

1) What lessons have you learned in 2021?
2) What little joys did you celebrate in 2021?
and most importantly,
3) What are you manifesting for yourself and/or are looking forward to in the year of 2022?

We would like to send a special shoutout to ALL that have participated in this episode!!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF HIGHLY MELANATED VOICES FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US...

Email us at: highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com
Subject line: Future HMV Recording Request

OR

DM us either on IG or Twitter:
https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast

https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod

We would love to have your voice be heard and be a part of this experience & community!!!

***TOLL FREE NUMBER COMING SOON***

Enjoy this episode and tell us what you think!
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ENJOY!!!!

***Please note***
PJ, BLAIR & RED WILL RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES IN FEBRUARY

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Highly Melanated Voices - Vol. 4 Reflections of 2021 & Manifestions for 2022 pt. 2

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Highly Melanated Podcast is more that just a podcast hosted by PJ, Blair & Red. It's a community of beautiful melanated voices!!!

This is Part 2 of the next installment of "Highly Melanated Voices"

The questions we asked in this episode are as follows:

1) What lessons have you learned in 2021?
2) What little joys did you celebrate in 2021?
and most importantly,
3) What are you manifesting for yourself and/or are looking forward to in the year of 2022?

We would like to send a special shoutout to ALL that have participated in this episode!!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF HIGHLY MELANATED VOICES FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US...

Email us at: highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com
Subject line: Future HMV Recording Request

OR

DM us either on IG or Twitter:
https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast

https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod

We would love to have your voice be heard and be a part of this experience & community!!!

***TOLL FREE NUMBER COMING SOON***

Enjoy this episode and tell us what you think!
Rate us 5 stars...
Subscribe...
Share...
ENJOY!!!!

Stay tuned for Part 3!!!

***Please note***
PJ, BLAIR & RED WILL RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES IN FEBRUARY

until then...
❤️🖤💚Peace, Love & Embrace Your Melanated Magic ❤️🖤💚

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Highly Melanated Voices - Vol. 4 Reflections of 2021 & Manifestions for 2022 pt. 1

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Highly Melanated Podcast is more that just a podcast hosted by PJ, Blair & Red. It's a community of beautiful melanated voices!!!

This is Part 1 of the next installment of "Highly Melanated Voices"

The questions we asked in this episode are as follows:

1) What lessons have you learned in 2021?
2) What little joys did you celebrate in 2021?
and most importantly,
3) What are you manifesting for yourself and/or are looking forward to in the year of 2022?

We would like to send a special shoutout to ALL that have participated in this episode!!!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF HIGHLY MELANATED VOICES FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US...

Email us at: highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com
Subject line: Future HMV Recording Request

OR

DM us either on IG or Twitter:
https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast

https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod

We would love to have your voice be heard and be a part of this experience & community!!!

***TOLL FREE NUMBER COMING SOON***

Enjoy this episode and tell us what you think!
Rate us 5 stars...
Subscribe...
Share...
ENJOY!!!!

Stay tuned for Part 2!!!

***Please note***
PJ, BLAIR & RED WILL RETURN WITH NEW EPISODES IN FEBRUARY

until then...
❤️🖤💚Peace, Love & Embrace Your Melanated Magic ❤️🖤💚

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Pssst... We Want To Hear From You!

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

What better time to make your voice heard than at the beginning of the year!!!

So let your voice be heard...

Here are the questions -- We can't wait to hear your answers!
1) What new things did you learn about yourself this past year?
2) What are the little joys you have celebrated this past year?
3) What are you looking forward to & manifesting for yourself this upcoming year?

YOU CAN ANSWER 1... 2... OR ALL 3...

You can either send us a direct DM on IG with a voice recording
https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast

OR

you can email us directly at @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

Please be sure to include Highly Melanated Voices in the subject line

DONT FORGET TO SAY YOUR NAME, WHERE YOU ARE FROM & MOST IMPORTANTLY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FIND YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Happy ChristmaHanaKwanzaaKah

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

We want to wish everyone a happy holiday no matter what you do or don't celebrate!

Also:

the next installment of "Highly Melanated Voices" is amongst us.

If you want to be a part of that episode send us a VOICE RECORDING
Email us @ highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

or DM us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/h_melanatedpod)

or

IG (www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast)

the questions are as follows

1- What lessons have you learned about yourself in 2021
2- What little joys did you celebrate in 2021
3- What are you looking for to and/or manifesting for 2022

BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE AND WHERE YOU ARE FROM IN YOUR VOICE RECORDING

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Don't Be Insecure, We Got Y'all...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

We sit and break down the past 5 seasons of HBO's Insecure and its most influential moments for each of us.

What are your favorite moments from Insecure?
What character are you most like and why?

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The Highly Melanated National Treasures: Actors Edition pt. 2

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to part 2!!!

There is so much more to say on each actor chosen ,however the excerpts chosen for Will Smith, Tracee Ellis Ross & Samuel L. Jackson are of our favorite moments.

Join in on the conversation-- Amongst these three what are your favorite moments?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Which Actor would you nominate as a National Treasure and why?

Tell us... We'd love to hear from you!

THIS RECORDING CONTAINS AUDIO FROM FILM, TELEVISION & MUSIC

WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO "THAT" CONTENT

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The Highly Melanated National Treasures: Actors Edition pt. 1

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500

We are back to celebrate our National Treasures in Acting.

There is so much more to say on each actor chosen, however the excerpts chosen for Phylicia Rashad, James Earl Jones & Angela Bassett are only some of our favorite moments.

Join in on the conversation - Amongst these three -- what are your favorite moments?

This is a 2 part episode

Part 2 coming soon!

**THIS EPISODE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED**

We almost thought this audio was lost, but when it comes to a national treasure, only a fool would carelessly delete this audio...

this recording contains audio from film, television & music
WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THAT CONTENT

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We Are Melanated & Thankful

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we have a few messages for the listening audience to wish them a very Haoppy Thanksgiving

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Support The Black Veterans Project feat. Richard Brookshire

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500

Secure the legacy & Fight for equity.

Happy Veteran's Day!!!!

We talk with Richard Brookshire of The Black Veterans Project to talk about how we can support our veterans not just on Veteran's Day but EVERYDAY!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION
https://www.blackveteransproject.org/

https://www.instagram.com/blackveteransproject/

https://www.instagram.com/richbrookshire/

We apologize for the delay, this was supposed to be released on Veteran's Day

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Create Your Day

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0400

We discuss what it would be like to create our own special day.

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Unpopular Opinions

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400

We are back with a new breakdown & a new segment

In this episode Blair & Red take their unpopular opinions to the Melanated Court. Let's see who comes out on top!

New Segment
*Highly Melanated Excellence*
"I dedicate this story to every single survivor of sexual assault"

Michaela Coel Acceptance Speech for Winning Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the #Emmys.

*Highly Melanated Business of the Week*
HIM PODCAST
A Podcast discussing everything that affects the Black & LGBTQ+ Community! #BEYOU 💕linktr.ee/himpodcast

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Confronting Our Shadows w. Danielle M. Holdman

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

We will be discussing Shadow Work & the importance of working on your own mental healing for entrepreneurs to help your business grow.

Special guest

Danielle M. Holdman
📣 Life & Vocation Coach
📿 Ordained Metaphysical Minister & Intuitive Counselor
🎙 Host - The Alchemy Parlour Podcast

San Francisco Bay Area native, Danielle M. Holdman’s approach to conscious business, leadership, and community development is rooted in Jungian & Transpersonal psychology, alchemy and archetypal astrology and is the foundation of her company Holdman Alchemystic & Co., LLC.

Her current platform and 15 years of experience in business marketing, audience development, magazine publishing, and digital media stem from her experiences at Goapele’s Skyblaze Recordings, Hi Frequency Marketing, The Britto Agency, HayMarket Media, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, American Express Publishing, and the now defunct, Urbane Perspective Magazine.

After receiving her initial degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2005, Ms. Holdman has continued to receive additional degrees and certifications from Fowler Academy, University of Metaphysics, and the International Metaphysical Ministry.

Since 2014, Danielle has been a certified professional coach, NLP practitioner, and ordained metaphysical minister in addition to her current endeavor as a Conscious Business Ethics pastoral Ph.D candidate at the University of Sedona.

Danielle's business alchemy and metaphysical lifestyle podcast, The Alchemy Parlour, along with several other products, services, and content are available at danielleholdman.com.

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Boundaries... Nancy Isn't The Only One Bound.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode we are having a deep conversation about boundaries

Question of the week:

What are some of your boundaries?
Why are boundaries important to you?

Highly Melananated Business of the Week:

https://www.instagram.com/MorgsCreatesllc

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Can I Trust You?

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400

This episode we discuss trust and how we gain trust with our friends, family & relationships.

Highly Melanated Business of the Week
"Brand Designer"
E.C.
https://www.ecameronpizarro.com/
https://www.instagram.com/__kingofcups

"QUESTION OF THE WEEK"

What does trust mean to you? Who are those that you trust? And what does it take for someone to gain your trust?

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Highly Melanated Theater: Movies That Taught Us Something about Race

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the first movies we saw that had a significant impact on us growing up that dealt with racial tension, injustice & divide.

what is the first movie that comes to mind when you saw something on the big screen that dealt with a racial conversation

HIGHLY MELANATED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

https://www.instagram.com/therealfoxxie/
Talk Show host of Da NEKKED Truth Podcast

https://www.southsideradio.live
The podcast that gives a voice to the black LGBTQ+ community to everything you need to get from the entertainment industry

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When Childhood Memories Become Family Traditions

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400

We sit around recalling a lot of our childhood memories that have helped mold us to be the adults we have become.

Questions of the Week:

1 - WHAT MEMORIES FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD HELP MOLD YOU AS AN ADULT?

2- WHAT ARE THE TRADITIONS YOU'D LIKE TO CREATE FOR YOUR FUTURE OR PRESENT FAMILY

HIGHLY MELANATED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

https://www.instagram.com/wee_do_parties/

Children’s party planner. Big fun for little people! Enjoy your party, leave the planning to them!!!

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Stop Policing Black Hair

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400

what do you do when someone tells you what to do with your hair

Highly Melanated Business of the Week
Car Geek
eldermlj@gmail.com
203-631-7374

Highly Melanated News Room
Supporting a short film celebrating black hair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28

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Live & Let TransMen Live PROUDLY w. DaLavenderBandit aka A.J. Scruggs

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Shout out to B Live from the 415 for being a part of this episode!

We are joined the on this call with the one and only LAVENDER BANDIT!!! To have a great conversation about living as a TransMan and his grass roots organization

AJ Scruggs/DaLavendarBandit to social media, is a 33yr old Black man of trans experience from the east coast. The Trenton, NJ native got his start in organizing and advocacy in high school. Where he helped start his school’s first GSA, and the following year he was selected to become a peer leader. The foundation of his Ballroom House Family, and YouTube Channel became the new way he would reach his community in his early 20s. He currently resides in San Franscisco, CA where he is currently serving as the Community Organizer and Coordinator from the Transgender Intersex Justice Project. And he also the Founder and Executive Director of Visible T 365. A national grass roots organization that helps connect folks of trans experience to opportunities for personal, spiritual, or professional growth.

https://www.instagram.cpom/dalavenderbandit

https://www.instagram.com/visibile_t365

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Our Ancestors Wildest Dreams

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

We are back with a conversation about what it means to us as we are our ancestors wildest dreams.

Question of the Week: What is your wildest dream for the next generation?

This episode is a part of history. This was recorded on the day JUNETEENTH became a Federal Holiday!!!

HIGHLY MELANATED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

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So, Are You Having Kids Or What?

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of folks asking you if you want kids, when are you having kids & why don't you have kids. Well we are too!!!

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The Same Brand of Crazy -- BFF Edition NEW SEASON

Thu, 27 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400

WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK IN FULL CAPACITY!!!

This is a special episode!!!

First -- it's our welcome back, been so long episode. It has been a while we know you've missed us, so we decided to make it a LIVESTREAM

Available on Facebook & YouTube

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Secondly & Most Important -- We each have a special guest for the show, OUR BEST FRIENDS... (or at least one of them bc you can have more guys)

Get to know a little more about us through the eyes of our friends and see what friendship means to each of us. We play a fun little game of questions.

It was so much fun to share this experience with our friends, we are gonna do a Part II

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:10:33 -0500

Dear 2021 -- WE ARE STILL HERE!Just a quick announcement...Thank you to all the listeners who have been reaching out. You have been heard and we appreciate you.We are reshifting and reformatting our show, and we need your feedback. If you have ever listened to the show and love what you hear, TELL US ABOUT IT!highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/HighlymelanatedpodcastTwitter -- https://www.twitter.com/H_MelantedPod

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Rest In Power King T'Challa - Chadwick Boseman Appreciation

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:41:02 -0400

This is the audio from our recent YouTube livestream where we celebrated the impact of Chadwick Boseman.https://youtu.be/f0oPskY2t14Chadwick Aaron Boseman was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, to Carolyn and Leroy Boseman, both African American. According to Boseman, DNA testing indicated that his ancestors were Krio people from Sierra Leone, Yoruba people from Nigeria and Limba people from Sierra Leone. His mother was a nurse and his father worked at a textile factory, managing an upholstery business as well. Boseman graduated from T. L. Hanna High School in 1995. In his junior year, he wrote his first play, Crossroads, and staged it at the school after a classmate was shot and killed.Boseman attended college at Howard University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing. One of his teachers was Phylicia Rashad, who became a mentor. She helped raise funds, notably from her friend and prominent actor Denzel Washington so that Boseman and some classmates could attend the Oxford Mid-Summer Program of the British American Drama Academy in London, to which they had been accepted.Boseman wanted to write and direct, and initially began studying acting to learn how to relate to actors. After he returned to the U.S., he graduated from New York City's Digital Film Academy.He lived in Brooklyn at the start of his career. Boseman worked as the drama instructor in the Schomburg Junior Scholars Program, housed at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York. In 2008, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

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Shop Black & Create Progress

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:45:47 -0400

WE TALK STRICTLY BLACK BUSINESSES AND SPOTLIGHT A FEW OF OUR FAVSSEE BELOWhttps://www.instagram.com/lambdaloungenyhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/the-lambda-lounge-grand-openinghttp://www.snbotanica.comhttps://manzel.bizhttps://www.instagtram.com/ArtXManhttps://www.HausofHoodoo.comhttps://www.instagram.com/HausofHoodoohttps://www.oneunited.com/be-financially-wokehttps://www.radicaldreams.nethttps://instagram.com/radical_dreams_pinshttps://www.instagram.com/melaninhaircarehttps://melaninhaircare.com/http://www.poppnballoonzntreats.com / IG: PoppnBalloonzNtreatsEmail: mailto:PoppnBalloonzNtreats@gmail.comPhone: (718)313-3163The name of my business is 12REPS12REPS is personalized training, nutritional guidance, and innovative fitness products12REPS was formed in 201312reps360@gmail.com

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Is The World Open Yet?? - YouTube/FB Livestream

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:52:54 -0400

The gang is back to melanate your palate and feed your soul.Are you ready to get back to normal or nah? We talk about this quarantine has changed our lives and all we have learned lockdown startedYouTube Livestreamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwMllfnk6QQhttps://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod

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New York Undercover w. Retired NYPD Officer w. Poppa Ron

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:39:58 -0400

This week we are joined on our Quarantined ZOOM call with retired NYPD officer Ron, (and Red's pops) who has served over 20 years as an undercover officer for the New York Police Department.We have a long and deep conversation about what it is like to be a police officer and the changes that is needed today in policing in America from his personal perspective having worn the badge.InsertsScene from the movie - "The Hate U Give" feat. Commonhttps://www.highlymelanatedpodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/highlymelantedpodcasthttps://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod

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Enough is #ENOUGH w/ Dr. Tasha Ellis

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:43:38 -0400

**OUR FIRST OFFICIAL LIVE STREAM EPISODE** YOUTUBE LINK -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFhGM-RbDPkWe are joined on the call with Published Author Dr. Tasha Ellishttp://www.instagram.com/drtashaellisDr. Ellis is the author of a children’s book titled “#ENOUGH”. It’s about a black pre teen who grew up in a diverse world. He suddenly learns about racism and police brutality through social media. He sees the world in a different lens. He also has questions and concerns about police brutality.The book is available on amazon https://www.amazon.com/enough-Tasha-Ellis-Ed-D/dp/1644168391/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QD1BET5TTFGZ&dchild=1&keywords=tasha+ellis+enough&qid=1592537475&sprefix=%23enough+tasha+e%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1

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Abolish Policing In America w. Kwame Thompson

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:14:20 -0400

What a exhausting and frustrating week it has been, but the gang is back with another episode to MELANATE your palate & feed your soul!We are joined on the ZOOM call with our Melanated GuestAttorney Kwame Thompson, Civil litigator in Atlanta with 20 years of experience. http://www.instagram.com/japanspr94http://joincampaignzero.orgHe is also the host of the weekly podcast Thank God It’s Monday a weekly discussion dedicated to jurisprudence. TGIM can be found on most podcast platforms including Anchor and Spotify.Music Spotlights4 young kings singing http://www.instagram.com/Wanmorofficial (Big Boy, Chulo, Tyvas, Rocco)We Matter - (original piece by Justin C. M. Padmore)http://www.instasgram.com/imjustintymeWords Spoken:Kimberly Jones (Author of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight)Jessie Williams - BET Awards

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Dear AmeriKKKa... WE JUST WANT TO LIVE!!! Signed, BLACK PEOPLE

Fri, 29 May 2020 06:26:44 -0400

🚨🚨DISCLAIMER🚨..This episode MAY be triggering for some but this is a conversation that needs to be had from all perspectives. We are back with our first ZOOM/Quarantined episode!Voice your opinions...Tell us how you feel...We will share your perspectives...We would love to hear from you... comment or email us at Highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.comTOLL FREE NUMBER COMING SOON!!! NEW Highly Melanated Voices COMING SOON!!!LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARDmusic inserts provided byIG - http://www.instagram.com/keedronbryantIG - http://www.instagram.com/iamwill

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Wash Them Damn Hands

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:37:15 -0400

Disclaimer: this episode was recorded 2 weeks ago prior to the closures and shutdown of all non-essential businesses. The studio from which we record is closed until 🤷🏾‍♂️while we as a nation get through this PANDEMIC... Thanks 2 Rona out here in these streets we will be exploring avenues to do virtual episodes. PLEASE BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!! & CONTINUE TO STAY MELANATED WITH FRESHLY WASHED HANDS.

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#2020NewVision

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:40:25 -0500

The gang is back for another episode and the last episode of 2019 to melanate your palate and feed your soul...Main Courseour year end wrap up and our goals for 2020We have deep conversation on what it means to come out on top and what it means to push forward

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Highly Melanated Voices - Vol. 3 Melanted Gems Pt 2

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:46:44 -0500

PART 2 OF The second installment of our newest segment where the focus is NOT us as the hosts but YOU and your HIGHLY MELANATED VOICES!!The questions of the this episode:1) What lessons have you learned from your elders that have stuck with you until this very day?2) What lessons would you want the next generation to learn based on your life experiences so far?If you want to be in the next installment of HMV, just contact us!!highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com - Subject line - HMV Future RecordingIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod.We would love to have your voice be heard and to be apart of this experience!!Stay tuned www.highlymelanatedpodcast.com

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Highly Melanated Voices - Vol. 2 Melanated Gems Pt 1

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:23:22 -0500

The second installment of our newest segment where the focus is NOT us as the hosts but YOU and your HIGHLY MELANATED VOICES!!The questions of the this episode:1) What lessons have you learned from your elders that have stuck with you until this very day?2) What lessons would you want the next generation to learn based on your life experiences so far?THIS IS PART 1 If you want to be in the next installment of HMV, just contact us!!highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com - Subject line - HMV Future RecordingIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod.We would love to have your voice be heard and to be apart of this experience!!Stay tuned www.highlymelanatedpodcast.com

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#CancelThis

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:04:31 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!ON THE MENUCancelled CultureWe break it down and what it means to us.CHECK OUT -- Nov 17thhttps://thewildproject.com/performances/that-blackness-vol-1/WILD PROJECT PRESENTSTHAT BLACKNESS Vol. 1An Anthology of Poetry & Spoken Word w/ Cyrus Aaronhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B4cafzeltK_/?igshid=kqe8xlnxzpsxwww.instagram.com/officiallycy

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#MelanatedMenStandUp

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:51:41 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul....ON THE MENUWe have a give props to a few of the melanated men in our community

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#MelanatedWomenRock

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:00:34 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to Melanate you palate and feed your soul!ON THE MENU Off the lotioned up knee caps of BET's Black Girls Rock, we discuss Melanated women who rock and give these women our roses dripping in MELANIN

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#isiah4congress - feat. Isiah James

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:17:48 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul...We are joined in the studio with Isiah James.We discuss his platform as he is running for the 9th Congressional District of NYC - "Central Brooklyn"It’s time to get central Brooklyn back to being unbought. It’s time we have someone in office who fights for the working class. It’s time we reject the notion that there is little we can do to change things or that the plight of working class people cannot be made better.Campaign website: www.Isiahforcongress.com Twitter: isiah4congressInstagram: isiahforcongressFacebook: Isiah4congress

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#thesex

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:35 -0400

The gang is back to melanate your palate and feed your soul with an off the cuff random conversation about "THE SEX..."

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Get Involved, It's Sickle Cell Awareness Month feat. Ginger Davis

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:50:12 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to MELANTE YOUR PALATE and FEED YOUR SOUL!!! num num numWe discuss Sickle Cell Awareness Month and what we NEED to do to get NY State Legislators to support the 2019 Sickle Cell Treatment Act A6493 and S2281***Special Guest***Ginger DavisShe is the spokesperson for Sickle Cell Disease, the Coalition of Inherited Blood Disorders, and Rare Diseases. She is also a member of the NAACP Brooklyn Branch.For more information about sickle cell disease, and links to resources, visit https://sctpn.net. Look at the Events page to see the listing of activities, and check out the Media page to see news clips, and read the Blog.The Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network (SCTPN), in collaboration with Candice’s Sickle Cell Fund (CSCFI), Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network (QSCAN), and the NYS Sickle Cell Advisory Consortium are hosting a press conference on the steps of NY City Hall on Monday, September 9, 2019, 10:00 am, in recognition of the City Council’s adoption of the State Legislative Resolution (SLR 335).The Sickle Cell Thalassemia Patients Network is located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The listeners can call (347) 533-8485 to speak with a Community Health Worker about their concerns.

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Take The Deal Or Kneel

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:58:37 -0400

The gang is back with another episode of Highly Melanated to "Melanate your palate & Feed your soul!!"In this episode we discuss the Jay-Z/RocNation/NFL deal and share our thoughts on the subject.****HIGHLY Melanated Voices QUESTION ALERT****"What does it take to have your "Black Card" revoked & who isn't invited back to the cookout next summer?"If you would like to add your HIGHLY MELANATED VOICE for the next segment, please send a DM with a voice memo to our social media or email us listed below. If further clarification is needed feel free to reach out and inquire within.... #wegotyallFOLLOW USTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comhighlymelantedpodcast@gmail.com

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Back Like We Never Left With GRATITUDE!

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:48 -0400

The gang is back with another episode of Highly Melanated to "Melanate your palate & Feed your soul!!"In this episode we pull questions out of the "Highly Melanated Gratitude Jar" and get deep with our feelings, our goals and what's been goin on with us!FOLLOW USTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comhighlymelantedpodcast@gmail.com

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Highly Melanated Voices - What does PROBLACK mean to you - Volume 1

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:32:54 -0400

The first installment of a new segment where the focus is not us as the hosts of the show but YOU and your HIGHLY MELANATED VOCES.The question of the day:What does the term "being problack" mean to you?IF you want to be a part of this new segment contact us!highlymelantedpodcast@gmail.comIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodWe would love to have you be a part of this experience and for you to get your voices heard!!!!Stay tuned for the next question/topic!!www.highlymelanatedpodcast.com

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Pop Up, Guess Who B*... DINGDOOOONG ---its JUNETEENTH

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:50:02 -0400

WE ARE BACK TO MELANATE YOUR PALATE & FEED YOUR SOUL**Main Couse**We discuss what Juneteenth means to us and how we celebrate it!FOLLOW USTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comhighlymelantedpodcast@gmail.com

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You Know It's Summer When...

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:49:20 -0400

The gang to back to melanate your palate and feed your soul...**Main Course**You know its summer when _____!Join in on the conversation on Social Media with #highlymelantedsummerIG: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelantedPodwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comEmail us:highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

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Sexual Reproductive Justice For Women

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:29:48 -0400

The gang is back for another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul. SPECIAL GUESTSDeborah Kaplan - "Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health for the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene"Kelly Davis - "Director of the Birth Equity Initative at the Bureau of Maternal, Infant and Reproductive Health for the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene"They share the many myths and truths about abortions and discuss deeper about what this Heartbeat Bill means. Join in on the conversation on social media using #hmwomensrightsFor more info on their work and what the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene is doing to protect your rights to choose, go to their website and www.nyc.gov/health and search for SRJ or go to the link below.https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/sexual-reproductive-justice-nyc.pageFollow us:Twitter - www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodIG - www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comEmail Ushighlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

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Moans & Groans For Dem Damn Thrones

Thu, 30 May 2019 08:28:50 -0400

🚨 **ALERT**🚨 100% SPOILER EPISODE!!! The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul as we talk about the phenomenon Game of Thrones. From beginning to end with our own highlighted moments of the show.What house do you belong to?

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Turning Off The Code Switch

Thu, 23 May 2019 08:18:38 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!Main Course:Feeling safe in black spaces bc we code switch in others. Follow Us:IG - www.instagram.com/highlymelantedpodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodwww.highlymelanatedpodcast.comEmail Us:highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

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No Mayochella, No Appropriations!

Thu, 16 May 2019 07:53:36 -0400

The gang is back to melanate your palate and feed your soul!Special of the day Cultural appropriation Springing from the Beyonce VS Taylor Swift performances, we sit and discuss our feelings on the impact that cultural appropriation can have on a community once we learn the true definition of it.

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A Vital Voice & The Community Choice Feat. Monique Chandler-Waterman

Wed, 08 May 2019 12:01:37 -0400

The gang is back (minus 1 - Red/Geeves is booked & busy) with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!We are joined in the studio with special guest:Monique Chandler-WatermanDemocratic Candidate for City Council for the 45th District in Brooklyn.Special Election held TUESDY, MAY 14THProudly Endorsed by:Jumaane Williams (NYC Public Advocate & previous councilman of the 45th District)Assemblyman Nick PerrySenator Kevin ParkerSenator Zellnor MyrieCouncilwoman Laurie CumboCouncilman Antonio ReynosoPastor Charles GalbreathErnest SkinnerMercedes NarisseShe is a lifelong reside of the 45th district, a mother of 4, an educator, community activist, entrepreneur & non-profit CEO & FounderCampaign office4111 Glenwood RdBrooklyn, NY 11210347-406-6213www.moniquefornyc.com(tell them Highly Melanated sent you)

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Ending The Stigma Of HIV With The U=U Campaign feat. Roscoe Boyd II

Thu, 02 May 2019 08:53:56 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to Melanate your palate and feed your soul!We are joined in the studio with special guest... Roscoe Boyd IIFounding Steering Committee Member of the U=U CampaignU=U is a simple but hugely important campaign based on a solid foundation of scientific evidence. It has already been successful in influencing public opinion, causing more people with HIV (and their friends and families) to comprehend that they can live long, healthy lives, have children, and never have to worry about passing on their infection to others. The CDC officially backing the science behind the campaign is another key step towards U=U being the most important message of 2017 in the fight against HIV.For more info, go to https://www.preventionaccess.org

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One Brooklyn, One City, One People feat. Jovia Radix

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:12:19 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!This week we are joined in the studio with a special guestJovia RadixCandidate for Councilwoman for the 45th District in Brooklyn.We discuss her platform for city council - to be the first councilwoman & black councilwoman.Consisting of: Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Midwood, & Marine Park"Growing up in the 90’s in Flatbush, I watched as our neighbors couldn’t stand up for themselves while having housing and fair wage issues that weren’t addressed due to their fear and lack of documentation. This led my mother to create DC 37’s first ever immigration program for union members. AS Councilwoman, I pledge to create more of these types of programs, even though we cannot change Washington’s policies we can arm our society with the resources to combat them. As Councilwoman, I will fight to give our students the training to prepare them for the future and the options to allow them to choose exciting career paths. I want to bring my passion for securing their future to City Council. My life’s work has been centered around public service. And now it’s time for me to serve you. As an Attorney, I have worked on defending tenant’s rights and government affairs across our city. I seek to leverage that expertise to create and promote policies in the best interest of the 45th council district." ~ Jovia RadixFor more info, please check out the following.www.radix4council.comhttps://www.facebook.com/radix4councilhttps://www.instagram.com/radixforcouncilhttps://twitter.com/radix4councilinfo@radix4council.comOffice Address4517 Ave D2nd Fl.Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Pay Your Taxes & Don't Die Broke feat. Vonne Williams

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:10:25 -0400

***IMPORTANT EPISODE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO AT LEAST MORE THAN ONCE***The gang is back with another episode to Melanate Your Palate and Feed Your Soul***Special Guest***Vonne Williams - Tax Accountant & Business CoachMeal of the Day - TAXES TAXES TAXES!!! We have an in-depth conversation about the new federal tax laws as we slowly approach the deadline of Tax Day - April 15thVisit - www.activateincrease.comEmail - Vonne@activateincrease.comOffice - 646-796-9018

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Creating Safe Spaces For Fathers feat. Jomael Young & The Department Of Health

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:50:43 -0400

The gang is back with another episode to Melanate Your Palate and FEED YOUR SOUL!!***SPECIAL GUEST***Jomael Young Fatherhood Program Coordinator at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Healthy Start BrooklynThe Department of Health’s Center for Health Equity’s Healthy Start Brooklyn (HSB) initiative works to improve the health of infants, women, and families at the individual, community, and city level. The initiative specifically focuses on the neighborhoods of Brownsville and East New York. HSB supports pregnant and postpartum women − and their families − through a number of direct services that provide one-on-one support.The Healthy Start Brooklyn Fatherhood Program serves dads with either pregnant potential partners in parenting or dads that have children under the age of 18 months. The program strives to support dads and potential dads in whatever they might need in preparation and facilitation of the most wonderful journey of fatherhood! For more information, email Jyoung4@health.nyc.gov.These meetings are free and RSVP is not required. Healthy Start Brooklyn Fathers' Group is located in the Brooklyn Neighborhood Health Action Center at 485 Throop Avenue.

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Are You Your Sisters Keeper? - Ep. 33

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:25:47 -0400

The gang is BACK to Melanate your palate and feed your soul!!Todays MenuA healthy conversation about supporting and loving our black womenSorry for the absence guys.. between PJ being sick & Red getting into a scuffle with Red Geeves, we needed some time!

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Getting Involved With NY Communities For Change feat. Cynthia Norris - Ep. 32

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:04:50 -0400

The gang is back to Melanate your palate and feed your soul.**Special Guest**Cynthia Norris - Lead Community Organizer with NYCC (New York Communities for ChangeMain CourseA conversation about what rights we have as New Yorkers

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Black Doulas Make A Difference feat. Simone Renee - Ep. 31

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:52:31 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to melange your palate and feed your soul!We are joined in the studio with special guest, Simone Renee to talk about Doula's and their importance during before and after childbirthIG - www.instagram.com/moniedoulaFollow usIG - www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/h_melanatedpodEmail ushighlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com*************VOTE*************People choice awards here in Brooklyn -Brooklyn Free SpeechBric Arts Mediawww.bricartsmedia.org/voteformelaninBLOGwww.bricartsmedia.org/highlymelanatedpodcast

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Okay Oscars, It's About Damn Time! - Ep. 30

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:01:16 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate to feed your soul!We discuss the Oscars Academy Awards and what it means to us as actors/creatives.

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Develop A Healthier Financial Mentality feat. Charles Clark - Ep. 29

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:31:01 -0500

The gang is back to melanate your palate to feed your soul!We are joined in the studio with special guest & Certified National Financial Literacy Instructor Charles Clark from "Team Success" to discuss financial literacy and the importance of living within your means while dropping not just pearls of wisdom but TRUE GEMS OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEGE!Team Success can be reached at the email below:nyteamsuccessinfo@gmail.comSuggested Reading List1. Your Holy Text2. Rich Dad Poor Dad3. Laws of Success in 16 Lessons4. Sell Or Be Sold5. Be Obsessed Or Be Average6. Everything By Corey P. Smith7. The Riches Man In Babylon8. Outwitting The Devil9. No Matter What 10. The Truth About Money11. The Memo

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The State Of The Arts feat. Savona Bailey McClain - Ep. 28

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:42:36 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to MELANATE YOUR PALATE & FEED YOUR SOUL!!We are joined in the studio by special guest - Savona Bailey-McClain, host of "The State of the Arts NYC Podcast" to discuss the generational changes of the "State of the Arts" here in NYC & on a national level. We talk about our community getting involved expanding our minds to the Fine Arts and what we can learn from each other if we open our minds.You can follow Savona Bailey McClain and all she does on her blog and social media listed belowhttps://stateoftheartsnyc.wordpress.comtwitter: www.twitter.com/sotartsnyc facebook: www.facebook.com/sotartsnyc.

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Black History Month Should Be Like... - Ep. 27

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:19:29 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to Melanated Your Palate and feed your soul!!!ON THE MENUBlack History Month & what it meant to us growing up versus what it means nowInformation on where to VOTE for us for People's Choice Award for Brooklyn Podcast of the year will follow soon!

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Ep. 26 - Hurt People Hurt People

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:31:27 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!We sit and have an impromptu conversation about the recent and tragic events of hate against our brother, Jussie Smollett. ****DISCLAIMER**** We were working off of the initial story. Since the time of this recording, recent evidence has come to light........JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATIONComment, email us and if you can leave a voice recording...highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.comLet your voice be heard! STOP THE HATE!!#LEADWITHLOVE

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Ep. 25 - Written In The Stars feat. Carmen Mayes

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:28:40 -0500

The gang is back with the first episode of 2019 to Melanate your palate & feed your soul.We are joined in the studio with special guest, Carmen Mayes, Astrologer, Spiritual Wellness Coach and Creator of Written in the Stars.Carmen is the creator of Written in the Stars. She is an Integrative Wellness Coach, a Reiki Practitioner, and Intuitive Diviner who offers spiritual coaching services, intuitive astrology and tarot readings, and hosts monthly Lunar Circles for women.www.writteninthestars.com

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Learn from 2018 & then lean into success in 2019 - Ep. 24

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 07:00:15 -0500

The gang is back with our last episode of 2018!**On The Menu**2018 wrap up with the many lessons we have learned throughout the year and getting ready for 2019!HAPPY MELANATED NEW YEAR from US 2 YOU!!!

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Embracing Our Childhood - Ep. 23

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:24:30 -0500

The gang is back with another episode to Melanate your palate and feed your soul.**On the Menu**We are remembering our favorite childhood things.

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Therapy Heals Wounds Feat. Dr. Wesley D. Willis - Ep. 22

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:01:33 -0500

The gang (PJ Ryan, Ushi, Red & Blair Tate) is back with another episode to Melanate your palate and feed your soul.***SPECIAL GUEST***Dr. Wesley D. Willis, Psy.D, LCSW - R, MSW, RN, BSa.k.a.The Nurse Docwww.thenursedoc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thenursedoc/https://www.youtube.com/thenursedocMain CourseThe positive impact therapy can have on our community and the signs that therapy may be right for you!EMAIL UShighlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.comSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/highlymelanatedpodcast

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Integrity & Me - Ep. 21

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:00:17 -0500

The gang is back to melanate your palate and feed your soul.Today's Main CourseA hearty dish of INTEGRITY

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Listen To Your Body feat. Carolina Bolivar - Ep. 20

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:34:18 -0500

The gang is FINALLY back to melange your palate & feed your soul!!This week we are delighted to have Holistic Health & Wellness Coach Carolina Bolivar in the studio with us to discuss how we should "LISTEN TO OUR BODIES WHEN IT'S WHISPERING BEFORE IT STARTS SCREAMING AT US".Visit her website to learn more about her retreat and how you can take the steps to live a cleaner and healthier life.http://returntotherootsretreat.comFollow her on IG @Carolinabolivarhhc #listentoyourbody

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Take A Friend & Go VOTE! - Ep. 19

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:53:09 -0500

The gang back to melanate you palate and feed your soul...Whats on menu for the week??*Finger Food*Are you registered to vote?Take a friend with you to the voting polls and GO VOTE!!Dessert & "QOTW"1) What is your favorite fruit filled dessert pie?2) What does voting mean to you?#takeafriendandvote

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In Loving Memory Of... Ep. 18

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:18:20 -0400

The gang is back for another meal to melanate your palate and feed your soul.This week we have a tough conversation about our ownn immortality and a real conversation about how we have dealt with grieving.

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Don't Let Them Emasculate Our Black Men - Ep 17

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:54:28 -0400

Welcome to Melanin Manor where we melanate your palate and feed your soul!!**The gang is back for another hearty, healthy and most black AF meal***On the Menu**Toasts* shoutouts to listeners, folks we know, or current events in black culture*Appetizers*Melanated Senses - things we "saw, heard, tasted, felt or smelled" that elevated our senses****The Main Course****The conversation lead by our Melanated Special Guest:Tracy Person, an Instructor of Pedagogy, published poet (African Voices 2000, Signifying Harlem 2001) & a griot. We discuss how history has emasculated our black men and the present day effects it can have on a generation.***DESSERT*** 1) What's your favorite thing to get off the ice cream truck2) How do you feel about the emasculation of our black men?**SUGGESTED READING**Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroadhttps://books.google.com/books?id=2n0a7y1g_N8C&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125&dq=the+woman+on+john+littles+back&source=bl&ots=OAOXQacew9&sig=43Gk_2MoH7bhkC1es-P2B9RjAAs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDuaWPje3dAhUHrlkKHXXcBIUQ6AEwCXoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=the%20woman%20on%20john%20littles%20back&f=false

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Do The Urkel 4 The Culture - Ep. 16

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:33:19 -0400

The gang is here for another episode to melanate your palate and feed your soul!! *On the Menu**Toasts* shoutouts to listeners, folks we know, or current events in black culture*Appetizers*Melanated Senses - things we "saw, heard, tasted, felt or smelled" that elevated our senses****The Main Course****A discussion of television in the 90's that represented the black family and how it molded us as adults with flashback experiences such as "The Urkel Dance" & A Different World.***DESSERT*** 1) What's favorite non-traditional dessert2) What's your favorite show and scene from any of the 90's black television shows you grew up on?

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What That Culture Do? - Ep. 15

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:53:33 -0400

The gang back to melanate you palate and feed your soul...Whats on menu for the week??*Chicken or Fish*Cultural Appropriation. Is it real? Who gets a pass & why?Dessert & "QOTW"1) What is your favorite dessert to eat at the BBQ?2) How do you feel about cultural appropriation?

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Leap Of Faith - Ep. 14

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:15:27 -0400

After a short break, the gang is BACK!!! PJ, Ushi & Blair are here to talk about how their lives have changed since we took our leap to follow our passions while Red is on the ledge and almost ready!Join in on the conversation to encourage Red and others follow their dreams without fear!!***Food 4 Thought***1) What's your favorite candy?2) What was the outcome of your leap of faith?

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Lessons From The Elders - Ep. 13

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:38:45 -0400

Hey guys the gang is back and this time we are talking about our elders and what we've learned!QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK!1) What is your favorite type of pie?2)"What have I learned from my elders?" or #WWGD "What would Grandma/Grandpa Do?

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What About Your Friends - Ep. 12

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 02:17:56 -0400

The gang is here to talk about friendships.**ANSWER THIS**What is your favorite cookie? & Give your best friend a shoutout with the cookie emoji 🍪🍪🍪

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Celebrating Our Scars - Ep. 11

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:07:39 -0400

The gang is here to have an emotional and much needed conversation about growth celebrating our scars.**FOOD FOR THOUGHT** What are your scars and how do you celebrate them?#F4T #HighlyMelanatedComment, subscribe & shareLet's keep the conversation going

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Well, Where Are YOUR Parents From? Ep. 10

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:29:58 -0400

The gang is here and gets together to join in on the conversation about immigration and the nonsense of this administration.

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Revitalize Not Gentrify! Ep. 9

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:16:08 -0400

The gang is here to talk gentrification. The good, the bad and the down right disgraceful. Revitalize our communities NOT gentrify!#getinvolved

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Say It Loud, If You're Black, Gay & Proud (BONUS Pride Episode) Ep. 8

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:24:01 -0400

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red come with a BONUS weekend in honor of NYC Gay Pride

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Check In, Don't Check Out! Ep. 7

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:04:41 -0400

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red have an deep and emotional conversation about suicide prevention.Suicide Prevention Hotline - 800-273-8255

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Black Love & The Honest Truth Pt. 2 - Ep. 6

Wed, 30 May 2018 14:50:50 -0400

The crew sits to have an intense and thoroughly informative conversation about love and the honest truth about what it really means to be in a relationship.

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Black Love & Marriage Pt. 1 - Ep. 5

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:26:17 -0400

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & Red discuss our interpretations of what it is to have Black love and our opinions about marriage.Conversations include thoughts about the royal wedding & the season finale of Black-ish.*Spotlighted Music Choices*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THESE SONGSDonny Hathaway - A Song For YouMusic Soulchild - 143Jon Anderson - Hold On To LoveTamia - You Put A Move On My HeartMorgan James - Call My Name

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(ANY VERB)... While Black - Ep.4

Wed, 16 May 2018 15:27:53 -0400

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss how "This is America" is important for the culture, how Kanye is still in the sunken place about what it's like to doing anything while black.

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Breaking The Ice - Ep.3

Wed, 02 May 2018 09:19:39 -0400

The Highly Melanated Crew (PJ Ryan, Blair Tate, Ushi, & Red)ask each other some interesting icebreaker questions. PJ wants loveBlair wants New Yorkers to MOVE OVER!Ushi wants to help othersRed wants clean nails

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Wakanda Forever - Ep. 2

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:30:57 -0400

PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair & Red discuss BLACK PANTHER & what it means to us

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This Is US - Ep. 1

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:52:11 -0400

HOSTED BY: PJ Ryan, Ushi, Blair Tate & RedThe introductory episode of the gang! Dynamic conversations that people of color face on a day to day basis with various topics such as loving ourselves, knowing who we are as a people and uplifting each other with a mix of class and rachetness (CLATCHEDNESS)

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