Black Girl From Eugene

Today, I was joined by Charne and Kanani of Oahu Hawaii. We speak on what it means to be Hawaiian, what colonization has done and is doing to the islands. These women are dynamic and powerful and loving and compassionate. They have solutions to coming to the island and reducing the negative impact. If you are learning and enjoying my podcast please consider donating through Patreon www.patreon.com...

This week I'm discussing white leadership choosing white defense when learning about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is creating a barrier to the process, and actualization of inclusion. You have to chose to be vulnerable, you have to be willing to approach something new, it requires active participation by privileged people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Please welcome my guest Ian Waller podcast creator and producer of The Power of Ideas: https://apple.co/2S8ZapC We discuss Memorial Day, historical omission, we openly disagree if that is lying or not -Lol- we touch on astrology- it is a very informative and just a good time! Join us!!  Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1   Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-fr...

Just some thoughts on the level of cognitive dissonance it takes to defend mass murder, genocide, or other colonizing atrocities that we are currently witnessing in our world. In the US, in Palenstine/Israel, in Colombia, in India, Brazil.... There is one common factor. Listen in, and please feel free to leave me a comment, or a rating to help my little podcast grow.... If you are learning and wan...

I’m joined by Trey L. Day of Day in the Life Entertainment, LLC. We discuss coming from elsewhere and moving to a predominately white city looking for community, we discuss paying black artist, white allies coming into unknown black spaces, we discuss growth and connection of the black community in Oregon and more ... check show notes for more information!! --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

Lane county Public Health PART 3!! I’m joined by Mo Young, Ola Adeniji, and Jason Davis to discuss what it’s like behind the scenes of administering vaccines during this pandemic particularly to communities of color who have a broken relationship to the government and specifically healthcare! They speak in their personal connection, the county efforts and how we can help!! Please join us!!! Mo You...

I’m joined by Deleesa MeashinTubby, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine and Jennifer Webster an epidemiologist who worked on the 2020 Health Equity Report!! We discuss the new found decision to list Racism as a public health crisis and what that means moving forward...this is a part 2 of a 3 part series with Lane County Public Health! If you enjoy my podcast and are learning from them, pl...

I am joined by Matin Allums with Lane County Public Health. He is discussing historic origins of the health care system and its ties with the Black community. The historic violence is evidence to present day hesitation in the community most affected by Covid to receive the vaccine. We explore a how health care system has routinely utilized black bodies to benefit the privileged community, and how...

Joined by Mysticalhealing.guide, Rasia, we talk about history of Black people and spiritual healing. Race is a social construct, the trauma of being oppressed for centuries become a factor in our DNA. Black people historically have been disconnected from a space of healing that is naturally a part of who we are BEFORE the trauma. While we discuss this, Rasia does a LIVE TAROT reading on me !! Its...

Clippa Cortier aka as James, joins me to talk about how growing up in Eugene shaped his life and his initial narrative; something that shaped a path he has fought to overcome. He found himself unemployed like most of us during Covid, but he knew there could be more...and then he found his natural gift...check out his experience... Find him on Spotify. Apple Music, Sound Cloud, YouTube...all of the...

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. SHOW NOTES: www.patreon.com/blackgirlf...

Claire Synder with Black Joy Oregon joins me to discuss Mental Health and to understand Anti Racism as a process, trauma leading to purpose! The process of unlearning is also traumatic and this process of deconstructing racism weighs heavily on mental health for both white and BIPOC communities. The conversation is truly organic, we didn't meet prior to discuss, and is genuinely beautiful to hear....

Erin is in Eugene to earn a Masters degree at UO, she’s from Atlanta. She talks with me about her experience moving to Eugene and seeking community she can recognize....she’s intelligent, talented and beautiful with A LOT for us to consider!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Today, my guest Siobhan Cancel and I spoke on Tokenism. The truth around deconstructing systems of oppression for all of us, and the damage it does, the trauma. Although the conversation is light hearted, the subject is all too common and is a true barrier to inclusivity. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Learn more about my guest and her Diversity and Inclusion work here: www.siobhans...

I'm joined by Chef Andre Royal, a published author of a 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, preferenc...

With Martin Allums, a young black man working his way through and finds himself in a situation where his blackness and his boss’ white privilege may cost him dearly. We talk it out, and it’s a part 1- check it out --- 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--6...

Black History is 365 days, first of all. I invite everyone to look at Black History Month a little differently- Lets deconstruct the white narrative in it, and make it authentic for each of us! Check it out... If you are learning and enjoying the podcast, please support: $5, $10, $25. www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-...

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 conversations 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... Support the podcast, Black Girl From Eugene here: www.patr...

This episode discusses how we as a collective can ready ourselves for the truth of the future. To encourage realization of our personal connection to white supremacy, authenticity and how we can show up for this new society we are fighting for. Vulnerability isn't easy for most people, and for the growth this transformation is creating, it's the only way we can grow something NEW. If you are learn...

All about this insurrection. It is vital that we name what happened on January 6th, it is ESSENTIAL that we do not allow history to code this horrific display of white privilege that killed 5 of their own, as an act derived and created because of one man. It is simply not true, and we need the people responsible: white people, to create a real response to their witnessing of white privilege, was t...

I am joined by Leann Ashley who was confronted with a flaming racist on FB. She sent me the exchange and I had to address it. This man's delusions include "white people should not be dominated in our land" to "we invented the modern world" to "If it wasn't for us, THEY would be living in squalor" . I read his post several times to make sure we all understand the level of fear he is coming from. Ho...

Maisie Lin is my guest, she has a son who is passing as white. I am very fair skinned, and have been told that could "pass" . What does passing mean when you are ProBlack, or have a passing child and you don't how do you explain the difference? Is it actually beneficial for the child? Is there guilt from relief of fear.....JOIN US, we will walk through it!! SHOW NOTES: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfro...

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 and find them all over Oregon, spreading t...

Kokayi Nosakhere, community builder, author and historian in Southern Oregon= Ashland, Medford/ Oregon joins me to discuss the realities around Aiden Ellisons murder (2 weeks ago, by a 47 yo white man-over loud music) as well as Michael Ewell, a black vet (38) that was found shot on Southern Oregon Universities campus late this summer that was swept under the rug by the campus and the Ashland Poli...

My guests, two members of "Black Joy Oregon" : Jewel Larsen, and Claire Snider of Salem join me to discuss the dangerous narrative around the murder of Black people in the media. We focus on the recent murder of Aiden Ellison 19, shot to death by angry white man, age 48 over a dispute around loud music. SHOW NOTES: ****You can find more about Black Joy Oregon on the facebook page: Black Joy Oregon...