Speaking In Hues

Welcome to our first video podcast! Join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they dive into a lively discussion about the boundaries of politics, comedy, media, celebrities, and more. They explore when things go too far and emphasize the importance of self-awareness, holding our communities accountable, and critically evaluating the content we consume. Check out the YouTube video [here] Foll...

Sparked by recent allegations involving P Diddy, hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols delve into the complex question of whether we can—or should—separate the art from the artist. They explore a range of topics, including the challenge of supporting artists with controversial pasts, the personal impact of listening to their work, and why it can feel uncomfortable. From celebrities to people with...

Join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they welcome their first guest of the season, Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, the new director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center at UVA. In this episode, she shares her experiences so far and participates in a lively rapid-fire Q&A! Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakinginhues@virginia.edu.

Welcome back to Season 6 of Speaking in Hues! In our first episode, hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols catch up and share exciting updates about the future of the podcast. Tune in for a brief Q&A and learn about our plans for a video component alongside our usual audio format. Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakinginhues@virginia.edu .

To end this season of Speaking in Hues, Taylor is joined by Nia, and SIH editors Jessica and Carson to talk about friendships post graduation. Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakinginhues@virginia.edu .

Podcast hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols hit the streets with Speaking in Hues, engaging the UVA community in women's history trivia and discussions about women they admire. Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakinginhues@virginia.edu .

Touching on similar themes from Speaking in Hues most recent episode, Black Women in Higher Education, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols share their thoughts on professional pressure to “do it all”. The two detail the pros and cons of what they deem “hustle culture”, elaborating on societal level pressure manifesting itself at a personal level, and ask how we ought to combat this stress. Follow us...

In honor of Black History Month, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols share their personal experiences and hardships as black women navigating higher education and DEI work. This episode gains particular significance amidst recent events, including the resignation of Claudine Gay from Harvard and the loss of Dr. Candia-Bailey, the esteemed Vice President for Student Affairs at Lincoln University. On b...

In our final episode of 2023, join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they chat about their holiday break plans, the exciting prospects of 2024, and the resolutions that will shape their new year. Finally, tune in for what’s in store at UVA and Charlottesville this January.  Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakinginhues@virginia.edu.

In celebration of Native American History Month, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols welcome Kody Grant, UVA’s first tribal liaison! With two decades of experience, Kody now serves as a collaborator and point of contact for tribal nations and the university.  Tune in to explore issues impacting indigenous communities and gain insights into engaging with local indigenous communities. With Thanksgiving...

We’re thrilled to introduce our first guest, Alyssa Candelmo, a recent UVA grad and devoted member of the Maxine Platzer Lynn’s Women's Center – she’s the real deal! With major elections on the horizon, Alyssa teams up with hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols to unravel the complexities of voting and the vital role it plays in our lives. We’ll also explore the factors that can deter people...

Do you ever think "how far is too far?" when it comes to dressing up for Halloween? Join Nsofwa Chanda, Taylor Nichols, and Nia Baker as they uncover Halloween’s history, share their favorite costumes, dive into Nsofwa’s graveyard obsession, and have a crucial chat on cultural appropriation. Halloween awaits, so tune in now! Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakin...

To kick off Season 5 of Speaking in Hues, we’re starting with an engaging Q&A session that delves deep into the questions that matter most to our audience. From crazy childhood beliefs to serious personal goals, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols explore a wide range of topics. Tune in for thought-provoking answers that inform, inspire, and entertain! Be sure to check out the video for the meani...

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Nia Baker (PhD Student in the Department of Sociology at UVA) joins Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant to talk through her research in campus hookup culture and the intersection of race and sex work.  The conversation shines light on the complexities of healthy sexual relationships, consent, and pleasure gaps which are core in prevention work. Afte...

In honor of Women’s History Month, Jessica Pinto (editor of the podcast) joins Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant to ask challenging questions about the 21st-century Second Shift. This episode was inspired by Arlie Hochschild’s famous book, The Second Shift, which explores the double burden of employed mothers. Listen in on hosts’ experiences in motherhood, relationships, women in the workpl...

It is truly a joy for Jaronda and Taylor to celebrate Black History Month!  Listen as they recount their earliest memories of BHM and share their "Mount Rushmore" of Black Excellence! This episode is inspired by the well-known and the Unsung in Black history.  Credits for Lift Every Voice and Sing go to Capt. Deanna Miller-Hinton! As a treat, please take a moment to listen to the BHM pla...

Food, while not only delicious, has the power to bring folks together and ostracize others. Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss ways food accommodations can be isolating and the cultural narratives around different cuisines. This episode may leave you feeling hungry but also inspired to be more accepting of others’ food preferences! Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or em...

What does it mean to be your authentic self? And is it even possible ? Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss the burden of code-switching and bringing your authentic selves into the workplace. From childhood bullying stories that will make you gasp to the hosts’ journeys of self-identity… this episode has it all! Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speak...

Have you ever come back from a vacation feeling like you already need another vacation? Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss the inequities surrounding taking time off and what it means to travel while Black. If you want to hear hilarious travel stories and substitutes for traditional vacations… keep listening! Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speaki...

Meet the new hosts of Speaking in Hues! Join friends and colleagues Taylor Nichols (DEI expert and pop culture queen) and Jaronda Miller-Bryant (scholar, leader, vegan fit-goddess and mom of two) for the first episode of Season 4. Learn a little more about them as humans  and why they’re excited to welcome you to this new season! Follow them on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at speakingin...

In this rendition of Hues, we trace the presence of fashion throughout the lives of Jasmine and Jayla, two incredibly fashionable student leaders and organizers. Together, their stories dive deep into fashion and activism, as they reflect on what it means to find solace in self-expression, while also reckoning with its capitalist industries.

In this episode of Hues, we explore the stories of immigrant women of color and their experiences within the United States. Two UVA students, one from Ethiopia and another from Burundi, share their experiences with family expectations, the feeling of living a double life, adjustment to life in the United States, gender differences and more.

Speaking in Hues, Season Two -- we're back, with the stories that only women of color at UVA can tell. Like how it feels to navigate Greek life at this PWI; or how dating virtually during COVID has been a whole thing, and then some.  We speak with women of color about the heartbreak of this year, and how they've managed both the hurt and the will to heal. And we also get down to the very...

In part one of this two-part episode, Marwah and Lizz sit down with guests, Myka and Ayesha, as they discuss how love intersects with college life, queerness, society and adulthood. In “Speaking of...Cuffin’ Season Part 1” we investigate who is able to love in the world we live in—and who is able to do so openly and honestly.

In part two of this love series, Marwah and Lizz continue their conversation with guests, Myka and Ayesha, as they discuss the responsibilities that come with love, from obligations to family to the influence of its media representations. In this part two, we explore defining what love may look like in the world, in all its nuanced forms.