While Black

If knowledge is power then welcome to the source and if information is the key then this episode has more keys than does DJ Khaled. Dr. Keith Jennings is more knowledgable than most people you will come in contact with across a lifetime and his knowledge is highly applicable to us, our history, and Africa. There really are no words to convey how impactful this episode is. The content cannot be enc...

If knowledge is power then welcome to the source and if information is the key then this episode is has more keys than does DJ Khaled. Dr Keith Jennings is more knowledgable than most people you will come in contact with across a lifetime and his knowledge is highly applicable to us, our history, and Africa. There really are no words to convey how impactful part 1 of this 2 part episode is. The co...

You are worth the time and money that it takes to reach your goals and dreams. That is the message here and I am willing to bet its the most important message you have gotten today - so pay attention!  Leticia Desuze breaks down in such an easy to understand way just why it is not only important but absolutely essential that you invest in SELF FIRST. Tune in if you are interested in attaining what...

I know many of us have contemplated if life would be better in our own protected place - a place specifically for Black Folks. That is exactly what we are talking about today but it's not just pie in the sky. We are talking to the founders of The Freedom Georgia Initiative; the organization responsible for Freedom GA a new black city built for and by us. Hit play to learn more about this new black...

It's been a lot While Black Family and we are taking a short break this week.  We will see you next week with an amazing episode about "Freedom" but I guarantee its not what you think it is.  It is an amazing story about an amazing thing that we all need to get with and get us some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Hey While Black Family - It's been a tough several days so we pulled an older and unreleased episode out of our files. An episode exposing you to something different....maybe you like it maybe you don't...maybe it's for you maybe it ain't.  Either way, tune in to something that has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with politics or politicians. We all need a bit of a break from what has been so front and c...

Imposter Syndrome is a real thing that many of us deal with - me, you, even the amazing Maya Angelou talked about suffering from it. Today Didier Sylvain sheds so much light on this DIS-EASE.   This is an important topic. You owe yourself a listen. If you need to access Didier for personal, organizational, or corporate support hit him on his website https://www.didiersylvain.com/ Don't forget to g...

Vote or die...the reality is someone died so you could vote ... so vote!!! This episode gives the real on why voting is so important and answers a few important questions about the voting process.  Can you wear candidate paraphernalia inside the polling place? Can you take a photo while you vote? Can your 5-year-old press the buttons for you? How should you research the candidates on your ballot?...

Officer Nakia Jones put her career on the line and ultimately lost it after speaking out about the Alton Sterling murder in 2016. She spoke out in a video that has now gone viral and sparked a nationwide conversation about police officers and their opinions.   Nakia is here for us and is an advocate for good cops and great communities while getting rid of the bad cops. She has seen it from both si...

MY FAVORITE EPISODE and trust me ROSE is a COMPLETE TRIP. You will LOVE HER!! It goes from red bottoms to bottoms up. From tight leather pants to wheelchairs From Woodstock to wont stop. Laugh, cry, smile ... You will do them all as you listen to this episode. This is a masterclass in how to NOT let life pass you by even when you are managing a terminal diagnosis. Rose is your grandmother, aunt, o...

Naturalicious CEO Gwen Jimmere talks to us about going from a dream and $32 dollars to an extremely successful international hair care business. In this episode she lays out what belief in self and executing a strategy can do to propel you towards a dream realized. Find more at https://naturalicious.net  or on IG: naturalicious_beauty Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TW...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Breonna Taylor and to all of Black America. Her murder and the lack of justice served is a slap in the face to all of us and while no one feels the pain like her family - I know we all are hurting. We are all struggling as we look for answers, search for truth, and pray for justice. One of the most important things we can do is be informed and on tod...

It's 1961, you are black and traveling...How do you know where it's safe to do simple things like sleep, eat, or even use the bathroom? The answer was The Green Book and in this episode we discuss both The Green Book and the new podcast "Driving The Green Book". Our journey is led by award winning journalist Alvin Hall who takes us down a path of history, fact, and narrative all associated with th...

We are still managing through Covid so please forgive the sound quality during the first portion of the interview. Meet Mr. Tommy Davidson in a manner that we promise you have never met him before. He is a trailblazer, an actor, an author, and a comedian but today you hear him as a highly intellectual black man with an amazing perspective on the world in which we live.   Be ready to strengthen you...

Do yourself a favor by getting a big spoon to dig into this episode. King CeeLo Green communicates on a higher level throughout this entire episode and in the end, you will be better than you were at the beginning. Welcome to a deeper way of thinking about us as black people.  Please come and pick up what he is putting down. You will thank us when you are done!   Learn more about your ad choices....

Remember those trucks that use to ride through our neighborhoods spraying "pesticides"- turns out Big Momma was right. It wasn't pesticides the government was spraying it was cancer-causing chemicals and black bodies were the test subjects.  This episode discusses what happened in a St Louis community and how the government used us as test subjects AGAIN. The government has admitted its actions he...

Art and Vince riff off on radical imagination and discuss some intense topics in this episode. What if slavery never existed? What if racism was cured? Who, What, Where would you be? It was a great conversation as we engage in Radical Imagination! We want YOU to be included in "AT The House" so if you have a great story to share then head over to http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/atthehouse  Don't fo...

Sharing information and teaching is what we do here at While Black.  Because of that, we are excited to introduce you to a new podcast that will expose you to an important story you probably don't know anything about.  Welcome to Unfinished: Deep South. Read below for a description and listen to this episode for the trailer. The 1954 lynching of Isadore Banks is one of the nation’s oldest unsolved...

Hey While Black - This special episode is actually an episode of the Mothers Quest Podcast featuring me (Vince) as a guest. Julie and I discussed the importance of allyship and partnership as we try to create a world that is better for us as black people. I'm sharing this because its a conversation that you will understand and honestly one that many of you have had recently as new people enter bla...

What do you do when the protests stop and how do you keep your foot on the pedal for change? Dr. Key is a phenomenal guest and speaker who will inspire you and move you while she teaches you. At the end of this episode, you will understand why buying black is one of the strongest ways to resist.   Make sure you get to know Dr. Key and The Village Market a bit better by engaging with her platforms....

The courtroom is a powerful place and the impact it has on us is broad and far reaching, but how much do we know about the players that participate. The judge, the prosecutor, the defense all have an impact on the outcome. Knowledge is power, yet most of us sit pretty uninformed about the reality behind the roles. Today you are made powerful by the information that our guest, Fulton Country (GA) J...

Welcome to another episode of While Black "At The House" a collaboration between You Had Me At Black and While Black. This week we get closer to the teachers in our lives that have made such a difference in who we are. Our guest today, Marie Peaches, shows us what teaching with love is all about, breaks down the emotion behind the role of educator, and hits us with some amazing resources to get us...

We do EVERYTHING and included in everything is Rock music. From Jimmy Hendrix and Chuck Berry to Lenny Kravitz and Fishbone we excel in everything we do. Be Black Be Brave and Do It!! - One of my favorite quotes from this episode! Tune in to this episode and get close and personal with the all black rock band Floodgeight a rockband out of Atlanta making a lot of noise - Make sure you go check them...

Welcome to episode 2 of At The House a partnership between While Black and You Had Me At Black! With all of this new time together how much are you learning (good or bad) about the people you hold most dear. We are willing to bet that during COVID season you are learning a great deal. So we are here to help you manage it! Dr Ayanna talks about shame, coping, boundaries, and so much more in order t...

The lynching of Ahmaud Arbery is taking its mental toll on black america and specifically black men. On this episode you hear from 4 successful and driven black men speaking honestly about how they are doing today. They get candid about their mortality, their ability to trust this country, and what they would tell white america given complete access. We are in mental distress and while we are stro...