Black Convergence

Returned from her travels, Brandi dives into the topic of narcissism. She uses her personal experiences and the help of some explainer videos to set the scene for what narcissism is and how it is ingrained in society, and in white supremacy. She explains how being an empathetic person and entering a relationship with a narcissist is something that is complex and hurtful. To learn more about this s...

In this week's edition, Brandi talks about the government reopening after a historically long shutdown. She breaks down what it means for the community. Throughout Wisconsin data centers have been a hot topic as companies look to place themselves here. Brandi also covers some "journalism" being done in the Madison area by Channel 3000. To learn more about this show and all of the programming acros...

It's been a long, trying week for Brandi, but she is in the studio sharing her piece. Why do folks believe everything they read, whether it is from gossip or a news platform? What happens when all the information is not presented? Brandi dives into why she believe folks are so quick to accept negative information they hear about people who identify as Black. What are the structural pieces to why t...

Brandi Grayson is back in the studio for another edition of the Black Convergence Show. After a Halloween check in with producer Luke, Brandi dives into some of the scary headlines for the impacts coming to communities this weekend with the federal government closed. Additionally, Brandi looks at local news and then dives into the international headline that Prince Andrew is no longer Prince Andre...

Brandi takes a look a current events and what is going on with the critique of her staff, with a reflection on the words of Dr. Barbara Sizemore and writer James Baldwin. What does it mean to accept the framing of white supremacy in the spaces we operate in? Should we accept those premises or reject them? Share your thoughts! To learn more about this show and all of the programming across the Civi...

Brandi kicks off the show talking about needing to fight for rights, as her guest producer mentioned athletes with disabilities needing to fight to get their accommodations. She also has noticed some weird coincidences and occurrences in her life and in the world that makes her think that maybe this is all just “The Truman Show.” During this domestic violence awareness month Brandi discusses deali...

Brandi Grayson flies solo today as she talks about some history and some politricks. Opening the show Brandi reflects on bringing her son to Washington DC to check out the National Museum of African American History and Culture. While there she got a taste of what the national guard’s deployment in the city is like. Throughout the hour Brandi explores who Dr. Amos Wilson was. The African American...

Brandi Grayson is joined in-studio by Dana Pellebon , executive director of RCC, for the hour. Brandi and Dana check in with each other and kick off the show with some spoken word , shouting out black women. What is it like to work in their spaces, here in Madison and Dane County? The conversation includes aspects from a recent piece by Sabrina Madison at Madison365 . From there, Brandi and Dana d...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in and shares some details of...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in-studio by friend and do...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi is joined in-studio by friend and do...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi checks in with the listeners followi...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. On this week's edition, Brandi is in the st...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes in to the studio her friend...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi has a candid conversation about grow...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes to the show this week Felic...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio agai...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi Grayson is joined in the studio for...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To start off the show, Brandi and co-host C...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi kicks off the show with a check in a...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes back Colin Barushok to the...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. Brandi welcomes Colin Barushok into the stu...

Join Brandi Grayson to discuss the challenges and obstacles families face today. Discussions, guests, and interviews will focus on vulnerable populations--specifically Black families. We cover controversial topics, from religion to race and from relationships to policies to legislation. Join the finest hostess with the most-ess Brandi Grayson every week. To learn more about this show and all of th...

Brandi Grayson returns to the mic after a break, dissecting the insidious nature of racism and the psyche behind it, drawing on insights from Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. She challenges the notion of ‘pretty privilege,’ exposing the dark side of being objectified and the societal blame game. Brandi highlights the hypocrisy in public fundraising, as a woman who racially abused a chil...

Host Brandy Grayson serves up a lively discussion on the intersection of politics and the Black experience, tackling issues from local elections to broader systemic challenges. She shares her frustration with the scrutiny faced by her nonprofit, Urban Triage, amidst allegations and investigations, highlighting the pervasive nature of anti-Blackness. Brandy also discusses the win of Judge Susan Cra...