You Had Me at Black

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kevin (fka Erk tha Jerk) learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for Kickback with us on Black Friday Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We...

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes. This episode was produced by Stephany Lowe. Kickback with us on Black Friday Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interact...

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.  This episode was produced by Gabrielle Horton. Rule the world. Tell your story Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." We're accepting story...

Eric's trip to Cuba takes an unexpected twist when he's forced to confront skeletons from his past. This story was produced by Martina and Britney Abrahams, scored by Deion Henderson, and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson. Join The Kinship Nurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal...

Theo, a former child singer, finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition. This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan. Join The Kinship Nurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal, and liberate. Learn more and sign up . Rule the world. Tell your story - Our mantra is, "t...

After his divorce, Marlon takes a retreat and arouses himself in away he never has before. This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson. Join The Kinship Nurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal, and liberate. Learn more and sign up . Rule the worl...

CeeJaye's one-night hook up results in unexpected and life-altering changes. This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson. Join #TEAMYHMAB Nurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal, and liberate. Learn more and sign up . Rule the world. Tell your...

In our final cycle of our 'At the House' series, we hear seven stories about breaking free from people and situations that didn't serve them. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab. At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_bl...

This week we wanted to lighten the mood and take a peak into your DMs. Partly because we're curious, partly because we're a little messy. Here are four stories about the times something's popped off in the DMs We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on Sunday, July 12. This episode is sponsored b...

We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on Sunday, July 12. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab. At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @youhadme...

In the midst of this unprecedented uprising, seven people share stories about moments where they experienced complete freedom. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on June 28. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab. At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts....

Seven people share stories about the times they've resisted, in ways big or small. Let this be a reminder of who you are, and what you're made of. Catch part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, June 14. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab. At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wher...

We've changed the topic for the next cycle of At the House to Acts of Resistance. Submit your story by Wednesday, June 3. At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes. Share your story for a chance to be feature...

Between Teacher Appreciation Week and distance learning, folks have spent more time reflecting on the role teachers played in their lives. We hear from six people about their memorable encounters with teachers. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, May 31. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab. At the House is a collab between Yo...

Over the last few weeks, some of us have spent more time with family than we have in a long time. Others have been forced to interact with our family members in new ways. Today we hear from 6 people who learned some cool, quirky, and inspiring things about their family members. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.   At the House is a collab...

The first week of our At the House series is about love. We hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, May 3. This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.   The first week of our At the House series is about love. In Part 1, we hear from six people about the times when they kn...

You Had Me at Black and While Black are teaming up to bring you At the House, a biweekly miniseries inspired by... you know what.  Part One of At the House premiers Wednesday, April 29 on You Had Me at Black. Check out Part Two on While Black on Sunday, May 3. The first week of our At the House series is about love. In Part 1, we hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real. At...

Welcome to our Spring Finale. We'll be back with the rest of the season this fall. This week we hear from Regine. One night she wakes up in the middle of the night to her mother screaming. What happens next forces her entire family to confront a new normal. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. Thi...

This week's story comes from Stephanie, a mother racing against time and the system, to get her kids back. Here's what happened. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson. About You Had Me at Black - You Had Me a...

This week’s story comes from Sarah. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered...

Fearing for his life, Mike runs away from his family. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson. About You Had Me at Black - You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passin...

Alicia bags a date at the chicken spot, and things pop off. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Rachel Jones and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson. About You Had Me at Black - You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing...

Paula's date from Plenty of Fish goes awry and sends her on a journey of self-love and liberation. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson. About You Had Me at Black - You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movemen...

Welcome to Season 6 of You Had Me at Black! This week's story comes from Kelly, who grew up in predominantly white Utah. She never knew what her parents did for a living, then one day the cops showed up at her door. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This story is produced by Rachel Jones and score...

To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons. This week we're rewinding on "You're Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is" from Season 4! After an inappropriate situation at work, Brea her asserts her right to be the Angry Black Woman. This story is produced by Produced by Jarrod Sport. Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening...