While Black

If you can dream it you can achieve it is much more than just a popular phrase especially when you are Brya Wood. Brya is one of the most sought after hip hop dancers in the country. She has danced for the biggest talent on the stage (Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Missy, Pharrell….) and starred in a few dope tv and film roles. We are blessed that she was kind enough to swing by and spe...

Wealth building is one of the most important things that black folks need to do. Jay Morrison, CEO of The Tulsa Real Estate Fund, is here hitting us with data, facts, and know how all focused on elevating your person and your wealth position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancer sucks and I'm willing to bet in one way or another you've felt its wrath. The diagnosis is scary as hell and life changing but data and information is your best friend in fighting it ... dont sweat it tho While Black has your back. This special episode focuses on cancer prevention and empowers US by sharing pertinent must know information. Today while Black sits down with cancer researcher...

Staying woke is more work than woke. Digging in and forming your own perspective is not an easy thing. The world is noisy and most of it comes from those who who would have you picking cotton rather than picking homes on their block.  How do you re-educate yourself when the country is vested in your miseducation? How do you trust yourself when the country says you aren't trustworthy? Today While B...

We get some dope guests on While Black and today's guest stays the trend..this brother was literally on Honey Nut Cheerios cereal boxes. Now real talk how many folks do you personally that have been on a damn box of cereal? (I'll Wait) While Black had the chance to sit down with NASCAR pioneer and living legend Bill Lester. Bill wanted to drive fast since his teen years and finally by age 40 made...

Twerk, Millie Rock, The Cabbage patch, The Dougie, The Electric Slide, Flossing, Breaking, The Moonwalk, Ballet …… Dance (Oh we do that) is rich in our history and culture. It has been a partner to our community for as long as we have been black and today we are blessed to chat with one of Dance Magazines Top 25 Dancers to Watch - Mr Juel D Lane.   We discuss being a black career dancer, the impor...

When you hear that someone is a black republican what is the first thought that you have. We polled a few people and the answers didn't surprise me.. Entitled Sellout Bougie Detached Wealthy Regardless as to if you agree or disagree with the words used to describe black Republicans I'd like to pose the question are those words fair? Is it fair to judge someone simply because of a political affilia...

What would you ask the family who enslaved your ancestors? Could you listen to them, forgive them...love them? Would you be sympathetic to their plight and misguided actions? These are some of the topics that we touch on today as we sit down with Diana Roman, a descendant of the Hairston family...one of the largest slave owning families in American history. Over the course of their dominance they...

If social justice matters to you then take my word for it THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. Social Justice Fighter Attorney Gerald Griggs lays it out like none other … PERIOD. We talk everything from being to woke to vote, what social justice is and how we find our way to the promise land and what a social justice league would look like today. We also open up the While Black Anti Racism Call Center get...

Can Hip Hop has save Black America? That's the question we pose to a hip hop originator the legendary DJ Hurricane. Hurricane cut his teeth in hip hops early years alongside Run DMC and his best friend Jam Master Jay while creating his own brand as the long time DJ for the Beastie Boys. On this episode we talk how hip hop has created an economy allowing more of us to thrive and survive than sports...

If the hustle is more art than science then today's guest Sammy Approved (The Hip Hop Barbara Walters) is without question a critically acclaimed artist. She has developed a knack to not only find her way into amazing opportunities but also to create opportunities in the places she wishes to be. The power of believing in yourself and turning that belief into action is a skill the black community c...

Ain’t much (and by ain't much we really mean nothing) we enjoy talking about more than Jesus and in todays episode we talk at length about the LORD and our expression of love for him via musical praise. This is a dope episode in general, but especially if you have ever been through anything. Most of us recognize that religion and gospel music have carried us through some dark time and some amazing...

Being a casting agent is a dope gig, but just like any other job it comes with its share of hurdles. Racial bias, ignorance, and “black on black” crime are as prominent here as they are anywhere. Take a moment and chop it up with While Black and Rhavynn Drummer (Casting Director, Freelance & Tyler Perry Studios) as we talk casting while black. If you are interested in what's black about the indust...

Fitness starts with diet!!! If you don't take anything else from this episode take that. Today, just in time to support holding on and meeting your weight loss and fitness resolutions While Black was blessed to sit down with the Queen of Abs - Ms Santia Deck. Santia is a personal trainer, fitness model, athlete, and all around DOPE person that knows what she is talking about when it comes to healt...

This episode was recording on location in Dwele's Atlanta Airbnb so the sound is slightly different from our normal - but its still AMAZING!!! This is a side of Dwele that you have not seen in interview before so take it in and enjoy it! The interview was simply DOPE!! Today we chat with National Recording Artist Dwele about the role of black music today as well as his music and its role in the cu...

HIV is no longer a death sentence! It has changed considerably over the last decade and considering we make up a disproportionately large percentage of new HIV diagnoses we should all be better informed. Listen to Nona Nunu Thomas talk us through learning her diagnosis, how she is winning at life despite her diagnosis, and how she is enjoying healthy abundant relationships including monogamous unp...

Welcome to the last episode of While Black season 1 Today's episode is a fun one. We introduce you to the third and primarily silent member of the While Black team...the man behind our dope quality...Wahid We talk while black shit, our favorites episodes and what's coming next for season 2  We also play a Tupac clip that shares the distinction of being the bedrock for which While Black is based. T...

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN TO EPISODE How many times growing up did we see our uncle who was always drunk or our aunt who was known to have conversations with herself. How many times did you hear that someone was getting a crazy check and how often were you told just to be careful around that certain family member. Mental illness affects so many of us that it has become normalized. So much that we ofte...

Exotic dancing is by some accounts a taboo career but for those in it its a job like so many others and dancers deal with the same bias and racism that the rest of us do. Tune in and listen to Dani Love break down the exotic dance industry. Listen up its a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a story the world needs to hear and you are the only person who can tell it? Today on While Black we talk with the author of 16 novels and owner of Delphine Publications Tamika Newhouse. Tamika goes in depth on how she created her own success - growing from teen mom to prominent CEO and successful author We learn what makes her tick, why she is winning, and why you should be too. Listen to...

Each one teach one - The barbershop ... While Black The black mans country club it's where we go to look good, feel good, and recharge. It's a safe place to be a black man uninterrupted for 45 minutes and its role is an important today as it has always been. Honestly speaking we would argue it's more important today than it's ever been. Today we take you inside the barbershop and barbershop conver...

Prison isn't what it looks like on TV and today we go in-depth with a former Rikers Island CO on the real and the raw behind life in prison. This is a rough and descriptive episode but hopefully you walk away with a clear understanding of what life in prison really looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Are we STILL enslaved or is that just our history? Who were my people and where do i come from? Download or play now to hear genealogy expert Sharon Morgan help direct you to these answers regarding our history, our need to heal, and that age old question "Where do I come from" Take a ride with While Black Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choi...

Where is my 40 acres and a mule? This episodes goes deep into the history of housing discrimination (redlining, blockbusting, and gentrification) and talks strategies for changing the narrative today. Join us as we chat with real estate historian and agent Andrea Morgan on this incredibly important topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choic...

From ways to grow your sexual confidence and what foods make your vagina taste great all the way to sexual trauma and what's black about sex - todays guest Meka Nicole stays open and honest about it all Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices