CONVERSATIONS WITH AKILAH

This is a conversation about "Love" by Toni Morrison. This is not my first time indulging on this book; BUT, it is my first annotating and speaking about it publicly LOL. Please join me in listening to my fractured thoughts about it. Moreover, it was the queen's birthday on February 18th. There was no better time than to revisit this work. Description: "In life, Bill Cosey enjoy...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "The Muted Hopelessness" series by Love Belvin  This is a 3-part series.  The following episode is on Book One.  Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OPINIO...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks.  This is a 3-part series.  The following episode is on the Intro.  Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OP...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks.  This is a 3-part series.  The following episode is on the Intro.  Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OP...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will contain commentary and discussion on "Salvation: Black People and Love" by bell hooks.  This is a 3-part series.  The following episode is on the Intro.  Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. OP...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". This is my conclusion of this book. It was awesome. This book will stay in my rotation as a reference for sure.  Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain top...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsettin...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsettin...

Get ready for another great episode on "Conversations with Akilah". This episode will be about ONE (lol) of the current books I am reading titled "Sexuality and the Black Church". I will be breaking this book down into parts over the next episodes right here. Be sure to tune in to continue this conversation. *Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Li...

Warning: This is a conversation for mature audience only. I had the wonderful privilege of speaking with author Habeeb Akunde about his "Kunyaza". Let me tell you IT WAS ENLIGHTENING needless to say. Like, I had to fan myself. No lie. What is more interesting, he discusses this from a Muslim perspective. Overall, women, please know your PLEASURE matters!!!! In this Episode you will hear: The defin...

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Welcome back to "Conversations with Akilah". About Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah writes across genres including creative non-fiction, short stories and essays. She is the author of the ‘Sex Lives of African Women’. Her short stories have been published in ‘It Wasn’t Exactly Love’ and ‘The Pot and Other Stories’. The Guardian, open Democracy and Essence have published her articles an...

Please tune in to my informative and VERY hilarious conversation with Minister Kim Braxton. She kept it real in this one; so just be prepared. LOL Minister Kimberly Braxton is the first person In her immediate family to graduate from college and after graduation she had her heart set on a career in corporate America. However, on December 18, 1996, God intervened and her life was completely transfo...

All I am going to tell you is press play. You are in for a sweet treat... well it was for me.  I had the wonderful chance to interview one of my most FAVORITE authors ever.  I am still in shock that happened. Beverly Jenkins, Ms. Bev, Mayor Jenkins whatever you have to call MAKE SURE you add "legend" afterwards. In this Episode you will hear: Who is the true architect of those very steam...

Anne McPhillips after 3 successful careers in different industries, Anne decided to follow her dream to pursue acting in film and TV! Anne is NYC based actress, can be seen in various TV shows such as “Law & Order-SVU”, “Manifest”, “Ray Donovan”.  Currently she can be seen in the season 3 episode 1 of “Pose”, Season 4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and a featured role in a hip, quirky NY...

Francesco Paladino is a classically trained actor, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, and a writer of many things since the 1990s. He has been seen in major films, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and a funny regular as “man on the street” on The Wendy Williams Show.  Francesco has had an extensive stand-up comedy career opening for Gilbert Godfrey and Judy Gold. His many years of comedy le...