Everything's Not Black & White

Brian and Lala welcome Suzanne Roberts for a conversation about race, privilege, and the collective action needed to eradicate systemic racism for the betterment of all humanity. Episode References: Ruby Sales Sundown Towns Jim White - A little problem I had renting a house Mississippi school district ends segregation fight So you want to talk about race by Ijeoma Oluo Three-fifths compromise in t...

Brian and Lala chat with Michael Justice, a motivational speaker, fitness enthusiast, and returning citizen. They share Mike's journey through incarceration, release, and rebuilding his life after prison. Mike owns Transcending Fitness and can be found on Instagram and YouTube. Transcending Fitness Suicide Prevention Hotline World Incarceration Rates

From music to hairstyles, the line between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation can sometimes get blurred. Brian and Lala, with their daughter Aujolie, share their perspectives on what may be acceptable and what may be offensive.

Doug Riggle, founder of Orphan World Relief, visits the ENBW podcast to talk about adoption and the importance of helping orphans around the world. Doug shares his personal journey of being adopted as a baby, adopting his own son and his desire to improve the lives of orphans and foster kids, one life at a time.

We recognize everyone is trying to adjust to the COVID-19 quarantine and a new normal. We'd like to infuse a little comic relief for you by sharing some funny stories from our interracial, blended marriage. Stay healthy and safe! And please have a laugh at our expense! 

Brian and Lala discuss preparing for college with their daughter Aujolie. Aujolie's commitment and sacrifice helped her graduate Magna Cum Laude (and debt-free) from Columbus State Community College, six months before she graduates high school. In this episode, you'll learn how she took advantage of the Dual Credit program available to high school students, how her study habits and dedic...

We have a conversation with personal trainer (and all-around bad*ss) Carrie Brookins to explore how body image is perceived not only on social media, but also in our own minds. We debunk the myth of "BMI" and share the struggles and victories of what it takes to feel like you are enough! Carrie can be reached at https://www.tribalstrength.fitness/ or carrie@tribalstrength.fitness. Bulimi...

Brian and Lala share their experiences as an interracial couple in the United States. From a history of the laws against mixed race marriage, to their personal accounts of discrimination and acceptance, this couple uses humor, compassion and vulnerability to give us hope and encourage us to love unconditionally. Interracial Marriage Statistics   Interracial Marriage History Loving v. Virginia

This episodes provides an introduction to your host Lala and Brian with a brief history of their background and their experiences. They also share the reasons why they are starting the podcast and how they hope to have an impact on their listeners and the world around them. Sylvania, GA Columbus, OH "Everything's Not Black & White" Facebook