Black Girl From Eugene

There is nothing comfortable about this moment of growth, but here we are. Now is a time to say your truth, to return to what works in community, and to spread a sense of stability instead of urgency. Our society is up for grabs right now, which means it matters more than ever what you do or don’t do. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: ht...

Originally published November 8th 2020. I invite two guests with me to discuss the Elections of 2020. How, as Black women, do we see the progress made when Kamala Harris was selected as Vice President. Please listen in. We went over time, because it was a subject we all felt so passionate about... 2 hours!! Join us!!  Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children...

The world is evolving and you are in it, but where do you want to be? The universe is co-creating with you at all times and your signalling is not the worry you put into your mind, it's the way that your body feels. BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirl4rmeugene.bsky.social   Substack:  https://substack.com/@blackgirlfromeugene   YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@blackgirlfromeugene   Patre...

As organizations run out of funding and cut their DEI programs, we have to ask ourselves how we are going to make sure that those necessary functions are still available to our communities. Perfectionism and individualism want us to stop trying…. Do not stop. 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-...

Cory Booker broke the record for longest speech in the Senate, speaking about truth, love, and moral dedication. This energy is what we all need to draw on as we move forward into letting go of what is no longer serving 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 and...

This episode is tinged with some frustration. The self reflection it takes to do this work is being bypassed. It is being bypassed by white folks and BIPOC alike. White supremacy is something we all have to put down so that we can pick up Anti Racism understanding. Please take a listen and let me know what you think about your relationship to white supremacy.  Vanessa Fuller on FB for Black perfor...

Federal segregation is back, but we aren’t back in the day anymore. We know what to do, we’ve been here before, and now it is time for our white bodied friends and family to show up with what they have learned. It is up to you what you choose to do now.  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...

Today the podcast includes the voice of the producer from behind the scenes! Aradia has asked to come on mic to talk about her experiences learning from this podcast and applying those insights to their autism journey. Throw Away the Master’s Tools essay: https://neuroqueer.com/throw-away-the-masters-tools/ Podcast about Bethel House: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-cool-people-who-did-cool-96...

We’ve all seen the meeting between Zelenskyy and 45/47 by now. Their respective behaviors in that meeting were telling about their relationship to their humanity. We have to recognize how much of our responses are tied to our relationship with oppression at the level of our personal identities. We must operate from our humanity to deal with the current moment and imminent future.  Give what you ca...

We’re a month into this new reality and it is time to talk about hope. The importance of hope, the importance of joy. The hope that we can come together and grow our community with joy in the face of these wild new challenges. The time to think about it has passed, now is the time to get it together and join with each other in solidarity.  Correction: the town hall incident discussed was in Idaho,...

Let’s talk about the halftime show! This performance was a conversation among Black people, and the reactions of white folks analyzing it are telling. The disconnect of your understanding is a problem.  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...

I'm joined by Chef Andre Royal, a published author of 2 childrens books. (see below) The founder of the first Blackled and created timed run event to benefit a cause in the city of Eugene, The Suddenly Sleep Sleepwalk! Please see links below to support! Our discussion covers our lived experience in interracial relationships, the joys and the lows, the perceptions and the misperceptions, preference...

Black History is 365 days, first of all. I invite everyone to look at Black History Month a little differently. Let's deconstruct the white narrative in it, and make it authentic for each of us!   Support the podcast, Black Girl From Eugene here: www.patron.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 check it out to see what tier works best for you! This podcast is able to carry the content due to the support of pa...

I am joined by Black Joy Oregon's founder Julianne Jackson who delivers insight, facts and some laughs.. We are telling our truth as openly as we can, this conversation covers the reality of changing a whole system, and if we can see ourselves without one, what develops next; how and for whom? Steps are necessary before leaps are taken. This podcast is able to carry the content due to the support...

On the eve of change in the US, we are looking at what has come before and what is coming next for our freedoms, rights, and communities. From TikTok bans to RealIDs, we need to reckon with how we got here, the people and behaviors we tolerate as a community, and the truth of who is on our side and who isn’t. Who is your community, truly? There is no more time for convincing.  Give what you can to...

Boundaries are acceptable, and acceptance is respect. We’re talking through some of the challenges and rewards of truly accepting and respecting what IS, in yourself and in relationship with others.  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...

We are coming into 2025 with some new perspectives, new commitments to self, and a celebration of the power of getting older as a woman in this patriarchal society.   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...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Gary is getting his Oracle card reading from Lindsey. The conversation is intuitive, insightful, and not too intimidating.   ive 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.o...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Lindsay and Ayisha are talking through their experiences of and perspectives on beauty standards. Beauty is more than skin deep, and so is this conversation!   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...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Gary and Ayisha are talking through the unity and division created by the actions of a single man on a New York sidewalk. 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...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Linsdey is doing a reading for Ayisha and getting deep into what she already knows but struggles to accept. This one is real and raw and shows what unpacking on an expert level can look like. There’s even a few cards for the audience at the end, so make sure to listen all the way through! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Pales...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about Black cult movies, starting with the question of “what IS a Black cult movie?” We laugh, we think, we make wild comparisons, and barely even scratch the surface of this massive topic. Let us know what you think in the comments!   Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza: https://...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking with Lindsey, Mayne, and Gary about body image and what we would say to our younger selves.   Lindsey Rising @thecelestialsmokes on IG 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 w...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are introducing a new cohost voice, Gary Hasan, to talk about the state of mental health in Trump country, which includes most of the state of Oregon.  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...

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are processing the immediate aftermath of the US 2024 presidential election. To help get through this cathartic discussion we have some new voices to talk, laugh, and explore with. Please welcome Lindsey, Gary, and Mayne, who will soon be regular voices in your ears with the new podcast High Yella. For today, we are just processing our feelings abou...