The Rolling Archives

How do we become who we are—and what stories help us remember ourselves? In this episode of The Rolling Archives, Ashley is joined by Dr. Chelsea Bouldin, scholar of Black studies and Black feminist thought, for a rich conversation about imagination, memory, self-making, and the power of the archive. Together, they reflect on the moments that shaped them as young Black girls—from roller skating ri...

What happens when being strong and the pressure to keep everything laid, polished, and under control becomes an expectation rather than a choice? In this episode of The Rolling Archives Podcast, Ashley reflects on the messages many Black girls receive early in life: work harder, do more, achieve more, and never let anyone see you struggle. Joining the conversation is licensed marriage and family t...

What happens when Black girls become the archivists of their own stories? In this rich and joyful conversation, Ashley sits down with scholar, author, cultural critic, and longtime mentor Dr. Aria Halliday to explore the worlds Black girls create, inhabit, and transform through culture, community, and imagination. Together, they roll back the archives of Black girlhood—from dancing with sisters an...

In this deeply affirming and expansive conversation, Ashley sits down with educator, organizer, and Justice for Black Girls founder Brianna Baker to explore what it means to reclaim Black girlhood, build liberatory spaces, and create institutions where Black girls are not only protected — but deeply loved, heard, and celebrated. Together, they reflect on the transformative power of Black girl spac...

TRA-Show InfoThe Rolling Archives Podcast collection of stories and conversations about Black women and girls’ past-present-future selves. While distinctions across Black girls and women’s childhood, adolescence, and adulthood may deserve their own recognition, The Rolling Archives embodies and honors reoccurring memories of Black girlhood as foundational sites of joy, exploration, meaning making,...