The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast

In episode three, we reexamine hair discrimination in public schools and The CROWN Act. Author and Publisher, Tiffany Obeng, and Dr. Rowe discuss opinions about hair discrimination and bias in K-12 schools and the implications for Black boys who are often neglected in the conversation about hair discrimination. To connect with Tiffany Obeng, connect with her on Facebook and Instagram @sugarcookieb...

🎙Tune in now to Season II, episode 2! The conversation continues with Psychohairapy: Using hair as an entry point to healing on The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast 👑 Season II kicks off with Dr. Afyia Mbilishaka, a psychologist, educator and hairstylist. Dr. Mbilishaka is an accomplished scholar with over 35 published works and responsible for coining the term/research Pychohairphy, a practice of...

🎙Tune in now to Season II, episode 1! Psychohairapy: Using hair as an entry point to healing on The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast 👑 Season II kicks off with Dr. Afyia Mbilishaka, a psychologist, educator and hairstylist. Dr. Mbilishaka is an accomplished scholar with over 35 published works and responsible for coining the term/research Pychohairphy, a practice of using hair as an entry point for...

This last episode of the year, episode six, features D.C. native Sundiata Ramin a Community Organizer, Activist, and Historian. Sundiata discusses his intentionality of affirming Black identity within his parenting choices, specifically his daughter, and why this is important for Black families. Ramin also shares why it is important to create a nurturing environment for Black children to instill p...

Episode five features Ashley Zephrin, RN, an Emergency Room Nurse with over 17 years of experience. Nurse Zephrin discusses her journey with textured hair as a travel nurse across the U.S., which is still an isolating feeling in some parts of the country. As a nursing manager, she also talks about how she uses her intersectionality in leadership positions to prepare other minorities in the medical...

In this episode four, we discuss textured hair from a male perspective. Dom Turner is a higher education administrator with a passion for helping students navigate the system. His work includes developing strategies to support students from historically underrepresented populations and challenging institutions to eliminate barriers to student success. Dom is a proud first-generation college studen...

In episode three, we widen our scope by exploring how images and narratives impact our children. Author and Publisher, Tiffany Obeng, and Dr. Rowe discuss opinions about hair discrimination and bias in K-12 schools and the implications for Black boys and girls who are often targeted. In particular, Tiffany shares a personal story with her son and his hair that launched her career to publishing ove...

In this bonus episode of The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast, Dr. Rowe had the pleasure of being selected as Morgan State University's Alumni Spotlight. She is the first alumni feature for the Advanced Studies, Leadership, & Policy Department. Dr. Rowe talked extensively with Dr. Kimberly MacManus about Black hair and the dissertation journey. In May 2023, Dr. Rowe was awarded the 2023 Howard S...

In Episode 2, Dr. Rowe is joined by Natasha Gaspard, Founder and CEO of Mane Moves Media. Natasha Gaspard received the 2023 Master Pioneer award and offers her perspective on the Power of Black Hair. This episode discusses the contemporary significance of Black hair, the moment of “The [Black] Hair Awakening”, and so much more... You don’t want to miss this conversation! To learn more about Natash...

In the inaugural episode of The Black Crown Chronicles Podcast , your host Dr. Kernysha L. Rowe is joined by special guest Stephanie Brinkley, Esq . As a seasoned attorney, Stephanie shares her personal journey of transitioning to loc'd hair and the profound impact it had on her life and career. Throughout the episode, we explore the prevalence of hair discrimination and bias in corporate settings...

Led by Dr. Kernysha L. Rowe, this is the first episode of many intended to create space to engage in conversations about professionalism, Black hair, and identity. In this introductory episode, Dr. Rowe shares a personal story of navigating the job market as a new professional with locs. Perhaps you have a similar story or are curious about the journey? This is the beginning of many more conversat...