Ayisha Elliott

Black Girl From Eugene

Society EN ↓ 219 episodes

Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and“ SUPER” white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall...listen as myself and guests work through what Is seen, felt and talked about on a daily basis while living black. You can support my work here: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 where $5 a month makes a huge difference in keeping this work alive! Merch: https://threadbare.printavo.com/merch/black-girl-from-eugene B...

Author

Ayisha Elliott

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 24, 2025

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Episodes

The Loss of my Dad 22.04.2023

Hey y’all! I am back and unfortunately starting my new streak with sad news- but I always keep it real, and this is where I am. In other news, to join our two week conversation or just to support, the link is here: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Thank you kindly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

About Police Brutality 29.01.2023

This episode is a personal reflection on Police Brutality and it’s rippling affect into each of us- agency and courage to break through the fear of expectation of white supremacy’s culture- Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/supp...

My Unpopular Opinions 09.01.2023

Why do we oppress other cultures like it’s our right, while we fight for freedom in our own culture- freedom being relative in this convo. Consider joining me at www.patreon.com_blackgirlfromeugene_1 to join in a new series of bi- weekly virtual discussions about our relationship to racism and the tenets of white supremacy culture ! Starting January 26th! --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

Privileged Silence 10.12.2022

I’ve kept you hanging- but this episode is a good reflection of why white peoples lack of internalizing their relationship to racism- and riding the system as an excuse- 2023 requires more! Support my podcast at Patreon! Just $5 helps me maintain the platform and produce the podcast! Thank you for your support!! Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bl...

You are not AntiRacist 29.10.2022

Anti racism is not a trend- and it’s not being “woke”- check whether and why dehumanization is comfortable for you. If you’re learning from my podcast or just enjoy hearing a perspective familiar or unfamiliar, please support through patreon! www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this...

Is there a Black problem? 03.10.2022

Please join me as my guest D’ante Carter, a family man, coach, and business owner speaks on Black cultural disconnection in the Pacific Northwest and further into North American culture period. This conversation is necessary and can be painful to have- but there’s no growth compliance - Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Become...

Reflections from Costa Rica 17.09.2022

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Becom...

How Diversity Equity and Inclusion DIED 10.09.2022

This episode, I’m joined by a group of people designated as a Diversity Committee tasked with tackling the massive assignment of creating inclusion- this group has come on today to talk about how it ALL went wrong and we discuss VERY candidly how, in THIS extremely popular not for profit hippie festival, truly never intended for their DEI assignment to come to fulfillment. Patreon: www.patreon.com...

Just Let it go!! 26.07.2022

Do you realize how white supremacy has traumatized you? Holding on for comfort? It’s not knowledge that will help you let it go- it takes something else much deeper! PATREON: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Performative Allies are in the way 10.07.2022

May be a bit of a continuation of last week. There’s a big problem with white folx naming themselves Allies, and hiding behind an internalized sense to a right to comfort when the pressure is on. People are missing the real work to get the gold star- which, news flash- there isn’t one! Take a listen, leave a note, enjoying? Rate 5 stars- and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at $5 a month- www...

The Liberal Lie 03.07.2022

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 maintaining our struggle. Support th...

How is surviving sustainable? 30.05.2022

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?? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

What about Toxic Masculinity 17.04.2022

Sean Swagoddard joins me to discuss his perspective and solution to facing toxic masculinity in the Black Community- join us!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

No Safe Space at the NAACP 27.03.2022

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...

Scared white folx and Ukraine 27.02.2022

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 the platform patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Bec...

2022- mental health crisis anyone? 02.01.2022

2020, and MF’ing 2021- our collective Mental health and the capacity to create inclusive space for our collective experience… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

Recognize a racist Board of Directors 12.12.2021

We have some BOD’s behaving badly in the area- and the harm done is real and it’s supported. The question is: is your BOD holding onto rules and regulations that are inherently racist, and if they were would you recognize it…and then what? Want to support my show; please donate through: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black...

This Justice system and white men 22.11.2021

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

Why is exposing race to children difficult? 08.11.2021

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!! Www. Patreon.con/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Obsession with White Innocence - and Equity Education 26.10.2021

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!! Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

Black folx in Rural Oregon, y’all good!?! 10.10.2021

I speak with LaNicia Duke who is a 4 th generation “preachers child” from Southern California who sight unseen moved to Rural Oregon, as she has lived here since the early 2000’s, her experience has led her to developing her own support system that is changing the face of the land. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/b...

The Revolution is Black Joy! 12.09.2021

Please join me and my guest Tina Strawn of ‘Speaking Of Racism’ podcast- owner of Legacy Trips!! As a Black, Queer, woman in the US- the murder of Philandro Castile and the subsequent murders lead her to realize the necessity of her Blaxit! (Explained in the episode) she joins us from Jamaica!! Check it out, it’s an anniversary episode! Please consider supporting the podcast by donating $5 thru pa...

Ever see GET OUT? But this is for real! 29.08.2021

I am joined by Lindsey Robinson a hyper queen (she does explain) and entertainer, motivational speaker and my cohost for the 2nd annual Black Cultural Festival here in Oregon. We talk about what it’s like “hiding” in Oregon and why- how our community could heal together to make living through white supremacy just a little less painful. Names given to find Lindsey if you’re interested in hiring her...

You don’t own Black bodies- (I’m back) 15.08.2021

My first episode back from a hiatus- which is explained in the intro to this episode- the ladies of H.A.P.I (Hair Artist in the Pursuit of Inclusion) join me to discuss the latest trauma inflicted on a black woman at work by people she was serving- please take a listen, we are somehow delightful, insightful and informative all at the same time- If you’d like to support my show and my efforts pleas...

PART 3, Lane Public Health, Building Inclusive spaces in the workplace 04.07.2021

I sit down with a dynamic team of the lane County Public Health, who have built an incredible work dynamic that supports inclusivity and with that foundation have built an incredible outreach effort to People of Color to help in the efforts of vaccination for Covid 19. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

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