Black Girl From Eugene

This week is the last episode of the podcast. This project has been healing and important for me, and now it is done. The old episodes will remain available for you to listen to and revisit over the years, but now is time for me to say goodbye.  I want to leave you with one final thought: now is the time to move forward into uncertainty with moral clarity. If you need permission to stay steady in...

This week is the beginning of the end for this podcast. I’ve realized that the creative loop that inspired this project has closed and it is time for me to move on to the next one. We’ll close out the month of October together, and then you’ll have to come find me on Substack to know what happens next! Before we part ways, let’s talk about why this podcast started, what it healed for me over these...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the true scope of DEI work. If you think it is just about Black people, you are missing the point. Originally published March 14 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

This week is a long conversation with my son Quinten about what has changed for me and the podcast over the last five years. We talk about the origins of the podcast, what “peace” and “healing” actually look like, the usefulness of astrology in helping me navigate through so many changes, the depths of old fear and anger, and even a little bit of advice for how we can all approach the next five ye...

Today I want to talk to you about practical steps and advice for moving abroad when it all feels like too much. Yes it is a privilege to move to another country, but it is accessible if you know how to break it down into manageable steps that fit your values as well as your budget. Find more of my writing on Substack: https://substack.com/@blackgirlfromeugene Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

There is a lot going on right now that is hard to process, but we have to remember that we got here because we said a lot of stuff, but we didn’t DO a lot of stuff. We need to strive to be intentional with what we bring to our everyday interactions, otherwise we get overwhelmed trying to be perfect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--603571...

As I settle into living outside of the US again, I’ve got some thoughts about why and how people are talking about leaving. The global perspective on quality of life in and beyond the US is very different than what many US citizens might expect, and there is a grief that comes with realizing that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/...

This is a reminder that you have to view yourself as trustworthy and capable of change in order to create meaningful changes with others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

Some short and sweet advice on what growth means for us as a society at this moment. Do we know where we are going? Do we know what the new game will be? How does your role contribute to the whole? Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org and if you are in the US go to...

I don’t know what to say anymore, but I want to say something about the mindset we are taking into this fall of the United States into tyranny. There’s a problem with the lens we are looking through that we have to clean up if we want to build a better future out of this mess. We have to let go of perfectionism and let people be out of pocket while they are changing. Give what you can to this GoFu...

We’re back!!! Welcome to a new season of Black Girl From Eugene, coming at you from my new home in Spain. Let’s talk about why I moved to Spain, how it’s been going so far, and reconnect in this podcast space. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org and if you are in...

Originally published 3 July 2022 Today I chose to talk about the struggle of adhering to “tradition” and our internal moral dilemma of choosing something we are unfamiliar with, like a truly inclusive society. What stops us from choosing to let go of white supremacy’s patriarchal traditions- white supremacy’s tie to capitalism - what do we tell ourselves and how does that ultimately results in mai...

Living under this pressure- racism, sexism, xenophobia - just a small list of isms that we are dodging to seem “normal”- how long can Black and Brown people sustain living under this duress?? To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!! www. Patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 Originally published May 2nd 2022 Give what you can to this GoFundMe...

Sean Swagoddard joins me to discuss his perspective and solution to facing toxic masculinity in the Black Community. To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!! www. Patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 Originally published April 17th 2022 Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: https://www....

Short and sweet! More to come- I’ve landed and the perspective from here is enlightening and humbling and I’m excited to get started and share every step as we go. To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!! www. Patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1  Originally published September 17th 2022 Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the massive Oregon Country Fair festival and its equally massive white supremacy culture problem. Originally published: July 25th 2024 Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org and if you are in the US g...

This episode is a story highlighting the misuse of power by an all white executive team that led to using black experiences and vulnerability to appear as though the organization wasn’t relying on the culture of white supremacy to move its political agenda forward. Their actions tokenized a young woman, their hiring process demonstrates highly unethical practices and ended a standing trust within...

Originally published: February 27th 2022. 2022 is handing us all kinds of space to reveal what we’ve learned over the past couple of years and y’all…look at us…are we going in the direction that makes sense to your inner narrative? As always, if you enjoy the podcast please support via Patreon.  Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:  https:/...

Originally published January 2nd 2022. 2020, and MF’ing 2021- our collective Mental health and the capacity to create inclusive space for our collective experience. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org and if you are in the US go to www.uscpr.org and www.jvp.org f...

Originally published November 21st 2021. This has a bit of heat behind it- I’m really tired y’all- The Rittenhouse “trial” has me thinking mental health intervention for mediocre white cis men is a viable answer. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org and if you are...

Originally published November 7th 2021. Today you get me! Why is it hard to talk to kids about race?? We get in our own way! Join me! If you are learning from my podcast, or just enjoy and want to support consider Patreon: $5 makes a difference!! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Dona...

Originally published: October 25th 2021 Eva Farah is a Filipino- American, Mexican who is an incredible advocate in equity education. We discuss the barriers and process of working within white supremacist culture. Join us!! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily   Donate to www.anera.org an...

Originally published December 13th 2020. Please join myself and Julianne Jackson, FOUNDER of Black Joy Oregon, in discussing the intricate relationship of Racism and Capitalism in the history and current direction of this country; how it shows up in our everyday lives. It was an hour and a half of straight fire!! To Support the show: You can find Black Joy Oregon on Facebook, and IG. Follow them a...

I’m leaving the US for Spain, because the enchantment of possibility here is too far from reality. This journey takes courage, resources, and a sane level of desperation to achieve, but it is what is right for me and my family at this time. This is the “find out” period we’ve all been anticipating, and it takes backbone to engage honestly.   Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals...

Originally published November 22, 2020. To forgive and forget is a demand on black people without the work of white folks. It's a complicated idea in intimate relationships, and even bigger on a society level. I explore a little of both and give some food for thought, and a challenge of investment.  SHOW NOTES: The Navajo and Hopi nation SAVED us by flipping Arizona in this last election, and I'd...