Black Girls Do Politics

We want to hear from you! Send us a text The Climate change is not a future problem — it is happening right now, in Black neighborhoods, Black bodies, and Black zip codes across this country. Black people are living on the front lines of a crisis we did not create, and the people making the policies that could save us keep leaving us out of the room. In this episode, we're joined by Elijah Pe...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Gerrymandering, voting rights, and a courtroom battle that could change everything — in this episode of Black Girls Do Politics, we're pulling back the curtain on the political strategies being used to strip Black communities of their power, one redrawn district at a time. From Missouri, where a coalition collected over 305,000 signatures to put gerrym...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Immigration enforcement, primary election shakeups, and the road to the midterms — in this episode of Black Girls Do Politics , we break down the headlines shaping the political moment. From the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and renewed debates around ICE enforcement to the recent primaries that brought national attention to Congresswoma...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Black history is not optional — and in this episode of Black Girls Do Politics, we break down why it’s under attack. From book bans and curriculum rollbacks to political language that labels Black history as “divisive,” this conversation unpacks how erasure shows up in real time and who benefits when Black stories are minimized. Joined by regular guest host...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text  We’re back for the new year, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Black women and our communities. In this episode of Black Girls Do Politics , we joined by regular guest host Summer Nettles and break down the stories and systems shaping our lives right now.  From ICE and the Black maternal health crisis to global politics and the 2026...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text The people have spoken — and the culture showed up! From NYC to ATL, Detroit to Houston, Black voters (especially Black women) made their voices loud in this year’s local elections. We’re breaking down what the results really mean for our communities, our pockets, and our future — and how we keep these new leaders accountable now that the campaign confetti’...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text They’ve been redrawing the lines — literally — to keep our voices out of power. This week on Black Girls Do Politics , we’re breaking down the real tea on gerrymandering and how it hits Black voters, especially women. We’ve got Rhyane Wagner, Senior Policy Manager from Black Voters Matter explaining what gerrymandering really means (and why it’s not just a...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Cancel culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s shaping how Black voices are heard in media and politics. From Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassination to Trump’s National Guard crackdown in Memphis, the stakes for free speech and community safety are real. Join us with co-host Summer Nettles, Emmy-award-winning storyteller and CEO...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Black Girls Do Politics is live in person in NYC! Cohosted with our media partner Mefeater magazine, we're talking to young voters about the issues that matter to them most. Panelists include Dr Nantasha Williams, the representative for Council District 27 in Southeast Queens, NY, Tiffanie Burt who serves as the Community Projects Manager and Governmen...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Local elections decide more than you think—housing, policing, schools, climate. In 2025, cities with big Black Gen Z & Millennial populations could change course entirely. This episode breaks it all down. Join us with political commentator Kayla Pascreta from The Executive Tea and Dean Anthony Charles II from Ant Media Strategies as we discuss local ele...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text African leaders are telling France to pack up and go.  Black Americans? We should be paying close attention. In our latest episode, we break down the political wave sweeping Senegal, Burkina Faso, and beyond, including Trump and the White refugees from South Africa—with receipts and real talk. Join us with special guest Simone Clarke, managing director of M...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text From ICE crackdowns to the Supreme Court to Coco’s center-court mic drop, we're talking about it all. Listen in as we're joined with our regular guest cohost Summer Nettles, producer and director of She Quit, as we breakdown all of the current political madness. Black Girls Do Politics ya'll!

We want to hear from you! Send us a text We're back from spring break and we are breaking down the Trump administrations first 100 days. Join us with our regular guest cohost Summer Nettles, producer and director of She Quit, a documentary about Black Women leaving the traditional workforce, and special guest Kishana Holland, public relations maven and political strategist will also share her...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join us as we discuss current political events, and dive deep into Black women entrepreneurship with our guest cohost Summer Nettles, producer and director of She Quit, a documentary about Black Women leaving the traditional workforce. We're also joined again by special guest Simone Clarke, managing director of Mefeater magazine, who will share about h...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Happy Women’s History Month! On this episode of Black Girls Do Politics, we talk about marginalization inside of a marginalized community, specifically about the experiences of LGBTQ black women in Black communities. We are joined by   Attallah Pamoja, a DEI/Cultural Humility Leader and Queer activist, and Hope Giselle, a Trans activist, author, and speaker...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text In this episode of Black Girls Do Politics, we'll discuss black entrepreneurship, boycotts being organized at Target and other companies who have rolled back DEI initiatives, and highlight Black brands you can support. Black Girls Do Politics! 

We want to hear from you! Send us a text In this episode of Black Girls Do Politics, we'll discuss the Trump administration's executive orders, the implications of tariffs and firings of federal workers on Black communities, and the influence of Elon Musk in government. Black Girls Do Politics! 

We want to hear from you! Send us a text This episode of Black Girls Do Politics engages in a deep conversation with DEI consultant and advocate Jad Evangelo Nasir, and Attorney and Colorado State Representative Jennifer Bacon.  We will explore the significance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in today's political climate, particularly in light of recent executive orders that threate...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text We're back, and so is the Trump administration. Join us as we break down the new presidency and what we might expect from the second term of President Trump. Black Girls Do Politics ya'll!

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Listen in as we predict who will win this election! We will interview Mystic Rainn, spiritual advisor and psychic medium who will give us a tarot card prediction on who will win this years presidential election, and also talk with Dr Wendy Todd, founder of the wellness platform Carbon, who will discuss how we can all take care of ourselves regardless of the...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join us for a conversation with two different candidates from 2 swing states, Georgia and Pennsylvania. We'll talk with Meisha Mainor, who is running for state representative in Georgia as a Republican who switched to the party after being elected as a Democrat in 2020, and Justin Fleming, who is currently running for state representative unopposed in...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join Black Girls Do Politics as we speak with a panel of Black men and talk about the issues that are important to them during this election season. We'll be joined by our guests Dean Anthony Charles II, Director of Logistics at Black Voters Matter, Alan S Hill of Lift Every Vote and Rise, and Marcus Flowers, education and domestic violence advocate. L...

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join Black Girls Do Politics with special co-host Summer Nettles, host of the podcast Sum It Up. We're joined by our guest Dr. C. Nicole Mason as we discuss  political topics for the week, and the story of Amber Thurman. What is on the ballot this election for reproductive rights? What does it mean for Black women? Listen in to find out!  

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join Black Girls Do Politics as we discuss what's next after the DNC. We will get a chance to talk with Loren Walter, a Gen Z activist who attended the DNC and is currently working on a down ballot campaign for an Illinois state representative candidate. 

We want to hear from you! Send us a text Join Black Girls Do Politics as we broadcast from the Democratic National Convention. Hear interviews with DNC delegates and activists on the ground in Chicago, as well as clips from speeches at DNC caucuses. Check out our special coverage!