While Black

The good news is that going from where we are to where we want to be is achievable if you are willing to do the work. The better news is that nothing can stop you unless you allow it to - not corporate America, not racial bias, not society. Today our dynamic guest, Zuri Walker, builds on last week's episode by providing us with the motivation and the inspiration to begin our journey. After listeni...

Surviving corporate America is best done with a dope friend group, some amazing stress management skills, and healthy doses of trained/professional help. Corporate can tear you apart and in many cases we help by believing that what we experience is normal or even a requirement for "the big bucks". If you are not careful our work lives can tear apart our entire lives and in some cases even end it....

A high energy episode delving in the world of anime, cosplay (did I spell that right) and everything black nerd.  Our guests and authors of Black Nerd Problems, William Evans and Omar Holmon, deliver a hilariously enlightening introduction to a world we knew nothing about.  Black folks are not a monolith and you owe it to yourself to dig in and learn from the dope brothers.   Get deeper with them...

This is a preview of Power: Don King. Don King rose from a life of hardship and crime to become the most successful boxing promoter the sport has ever seen—the first Black man to do so. It was his own American Dream. Don’s flamboyant appearance, dizzying wit, and commanding personality made him a star in and out of the ring, as did his promotion of greats like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and even Am...

Creating the change we want to see around us can be a scary thing, but once you move past the fear and invest in self your ability to disrupt the status quo becomes your superpower. On this episode, we sit down with Alexys Feaster, Founder of The Kinship Advisors, as she discusses overcoming personal fear and stepping into her success position. Stepping out of fear allowed Alexys to create The Kin...

In the early 1900's black folks collectively owned about 20 million acres of land in the US and today we own less than 4%. Why is this the case should be your primary question. The answer is simple - Systematic land theft and its been a problem since we earned our 'freedom" On this episode we sit down with Jillian Hishaw, an expert in the problem of systematic land theft, and listen as she breaks...

Education and specifically higher education (while not the only way) has a direct link to closing the wealth gap. This means the opportunity to advance our education at every level is critical and something the entirety of Black America should be focused on. Billionaire Robert Smith had the issue of access and funding for higher education squarely in his sights that day on Morehouse campus when he...

The tech industry not only needs more black and brown folks but it is also creating pathways toward significant income and wealth for those who break in. On this episode we sit with Alexandra Holien, Deputy Director of ADA Developers, as she provides context on the what, why, when, and how of breaking into tech. She takes care to show you how to get the right education and experience for those tru...

Heal my brother! Heal my sister! Now here is how you get there. Our guest today, Thérèse Cator, is a mother and a healer and she is hyper targeted on black women (but hint hint black men you can learn something here as well). On this episode we a blessed to have time with Thérèse as she talks us through full body healing .... something different than we, at While Black, had experienced. Take your...

Has the fight about race reached its boiling point in this country? What is the solution for racial equity and how do we enact it? Just what in the hell is really happening here for black folks? CNN political commentator, New York Times best-selling author, and former white house aid Keith Boykin leads a conversation on positioning us for greatness in this country and you had better not miss this...

We're sharing a special preview of the new podcast, Well-Read Black Girl from Pushkin Industries. Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet book club members, li...

Critical Race Theory isn't a new topic but it sure has become a divisive one. Winfield Murray, an expert on the topic, sits with us today and lays out the truth about what critical race theory is, what it isnt, and why its important. Winfield does a hell of a job of detailing how CRT impacts you in ways you probably don't realize...the CRT battle may be central to the classroom but its impacts are...

In the name of prioritizing yourself and you self care in 2022 we are re-releasing this powerful episode with Anana Harris Parris. Last week was all about the men but this week is all about black women!!!! Self Care is an act of revolution an act of social justice and a first step in creating radical change. In this episode, our SUPER DOPE guest Anana Harris Parris dives into actionable informatio...

Welcome back While Black Family. In our first episode of 2022 we wanted to stand for the brothers. We want to help each black man and every person who loves, stands for or supports black men to have the info in hand to make sure that WE ARE GOOD. Today Dr Brian McGregor takes time to layout what self care in black men can look like but he also provides tools and resources for each of us to do bett...

We are ending our season with a powerful and much-needed episode. (See you in January) In this continuation from last week's episode, Noble and Kim Evans deliver specific advice in the form of 15 lessons that any married couple needs in order to live a happy harmonious marriage. You owe yourself and your spouse all the benefits afforded by tuning in to this important episode. 15 Lessons Lesson 1 o...

Marriage is the bedrock of the black community yet it's often left vulnerable to attack. The family is where we go to recharge and heal but if it doubles as a battleground then where do we rest and build for the battles awaiting us outside. Our guests today Noble and Kim have made it their purpose to strengthen black marriage. In part one (1) of this two (2) part episodes, you hear their dynamic s...

While Black Family - We will continue our 4 part series featuring guests from small-town Mississippi next week. In the meantime, please enjoy a preview from an amazing podcast we think you will enjoy. Introducing Smoke Screen: The Sellout! Jose Huizar grew up in Boyle Heights – a working-class Latinx neighborhood in L.A. Eventually, he became their councilperson. He ran on promises of solidarity a...

If you ain't building content then what are you doing. Our guest today is internet comedian and stage performer Kerwin Claiborne and without a doubt his perspective is if you are not creating content then you are leaving the bag....and we all want the bag. Today Kerwin joins us to talk how he got started, what motivated him, what scared him, and how he overcame it all to amass millions of follower...

Simply put - Get off your tail end and do it....build it...invest it....create it....GO NOW. Our guest today, Mr Elton Pope brought the funny to the state of Mississippi in a big way. Thirteen years ago he noticed a void in the state and realized that Mississippians needed the space to laugh. With that realization he took it upon himself to carve a path, build a business, and find the success he w...

From Jim Crow to juvie to a prison break Mr Bobby Love has lived a full and damn near unbelievable life. He was convicted of bank robbery and given a 30 year sentence only to break out after 6 and create not only a new name but an entirely new life. But here is the thing....His wife of 30 years had no idea who he was until the FBI and NYPD came knocking on the front door to arrest him early one mo...

Is politics a place that black folks belong? Is real change possible through a political platform? Two of the questions we explore with Sandy Springs GA (Atlanta Burb) Mayoral Candidate Dontaye Carter. Dontaye has an incredible ability to convey a thought and communicate the necessity in moving from Protest to Policy and you will be made better by spending the time with him today Make sure you lea...

The battles we fight as black people are not won in a silo, they are not won by ourselves, and they are not won without diversity. This episode is all about managing through and winning with cross racial relationships. Two best friends and hosts of the the newPushkin Podcast "Some of My Best Friends Are" (One white and one black) join us to discuss the podcast and how their cross racial friendship...

Obesity is not as simple as what you put in your mouth. The reality is far more complicated than that and on todays episode Dr Jamy Ard, of Wake Forest, digs in deep and breaks down the realities behind this disease. Obesity is physical, environmental, and even systematic. If you are struggling with the disease or simply desire more factual information about it this is the episode for you! Catch u...

For our entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs this is MANDATORY listening. Dr Howard along with her Masters in accounting, Masters in Taxation, Ph. D. in Accountancy and her Juris doctorate (Not to mention the 8 languages she speaks) are here to make you path to financial business success crystal clear.  On this episode we talk everything from Nino Brown and New Jack City, to PPP Loans, Bitcoin,...

Listen up Family - the conclusion to our financial focus series is every bit as strong and needed as each episode before. We have worked with you on building a budget, getting out of debt, understanding how tax law can help you save and build and now we are focused on investing. If you are ready to plant your own money tree and teach money how to work for you instead of you working for money then...