My Black is Transnational

On this special episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares an exclusive interview with a very special guest —his daughter. On this inaugural episode of the annual "Daddy-Daughter Talk" episode, they have a very simple, yet interesting conversation about her birthday, and then they get a little serious as Alicia shares some insight about how she feels about being Black, being African American, traveling to A...

On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares his thoughts about the (over)use of the words "kings" and "queens" in the Black community and how that can possibly serve as a contaminant for Black people really reconnecting with their true historical ties.  Where did the concept of royalty come from in our human society? How does it factor into our society today? How does it bode for the future? All...

In this two-part episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts defines and describes what hometown associations are in the transnational immigrant community and the potential impact they have in their lives as central spaces in their communities. In the second part he reflects on the murder of rapper/activist/real estate mogul Nipsey Hussle and the impact it has the Black community. Email us at blacktransnational17@g...

On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by guest Ms. Darling Amoo, a transnational Ghanaian yoga instructor and health promoter based in Ghana, to talk about the successes and challenges in promoting the practice of Yoga in Western Africa. She also shares with us her transnational experiences living in the United States and her thoughts on womanhood experienced as a transnational. That and mor...

Transnational Nigerian artist Titi LoKei joins the show to discuss afrobeats music, hiphop, Black culture and what this music can do for both the African and African American communities. Check out Titi Lokei's new single "African Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_ghByonp90 Email us at blacktransnational17@gmail.com

Latest episode of My Black is Transnational features an interview with Transnational CPA and financial expert Jeff Badu of Badu Enterprises. Jeff shares his expertise on money management and his experience working with people who are African immigrants and African Americans. Financial wealth and health matters to the growth of any community. That and more!  Learn more of Mr. Badu’s work at ww...

On this episode we are joined by guest Dr. Omavi Bailey who discusses his experiences reconnecting back with Africa and becoming a transnational. He also discusses the "doorway of return" in Benin and how it is becoming a landmark for welcoming back those whose ancestors were taken and lost through slavery. The message is clear: Blacks can and should become transnationals! That and more!!  Le...

Happy Valentine's Day! This episode presents another casual conversation between Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and his wife Dr. Wanda about their love life and being in transnational relationship. How does the sustenance of traditional practice and cultural identity influence a healthy relationship? They express why they love each other and the things that played a huge role in their relationship. The couple a...

To kick off Black History Month, special guest Dr. Bryce Henson joins the show to unpack Black culture and Black media topics from a transnational angle including what it is like being a Black transnational in Brazil. How is Black culture made invisible by the media? That and more.... Rate and Review the podcast.  Email us at blacktransational17@gmail.com

Special Guest Mrs. (future Dr.) Latifat Cabirou joins Dr. Ibe-Lamberts to discuss the topic of mental health and stress among African immigrants and African Americans. Issues such as race-related stress, acculturative stress, therapy, stigmas coping strategies and more are covered in this interview. Check it out! Please rate and review the podcast. Leave your feedback. It's much appreciated!

This episode Dr. Ibe-Lamberts features his wife, Dr. Wanda, as she shares her experience as an African American traveling back to Nigeria for the second time and spending time in a village in Imo State

Dr. Ibe-Lambert’s discusses how transnationalism interacts with food and health in the Transnational and overarching Black community.

On this relaxed episode, Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts and special guest Dr. Wanda have a casual conversation about the transnational experience and how Kelechi realized his transnational identity immigrating from Nigeria and his self construction of his Black identity to assimilate to the African American culture

On the inaugural episode of this podcast, host Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts gives a scattered overview on the concept of transnationalism and how it applies to various populations, especially the Black population in America.

Introducing the My Black is Transnational Podcast. Show creator and host Dr. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts discusses how he came about with the idea for the show, what the show is about and what is to come. Feel free to connect @blacktransnational_ or leave a voice message on anchor.