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S7, Ep 059 with Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., scholar, political commentator and NYT author of We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For

16 September 2025 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes, SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

WE ARE BACK! In this Season 7 premiere, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., scholar, T.V political commentator, and NYT bestselling author. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, they discuss his latest and riveting book, We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For--a ...

Aperire! The Promise & Possibilities of Tech for Black Communities

11 April 2025 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

Spring is in full swing! And while the month of April often brings rain to blossoming flowers and trees, the month can also inspire hope, represent resurrection, and encourage community. April also marks Citizen Science Month! Founded in 2016 by SciStarter (initially as a “Citizen Science Day”), it has since expanded ...

Spring Ahead, Re-visioning Black Life

14 March 2025 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

image: Cottonbro Studios Here in the US, March is a month that reminds us of spring’s upcoming arrival. It is also a month where we celebrate women’s contributions to our global community, with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8). March 2025 also marks the start of a new movement, ...

S6, Ep 054 with Tawny Chatmon, photographic artist, on the art and regal reflection of Black life

18 February 2025 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes, SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

It’s #BHM365 and Dr. Yndia is excited to be in conversation with Tawny Chatmon, award-winning photographic artist, on the topic of art and the regal reflection of Black life. Serious collectors of all backgrounds, including celebrities such as Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Carol Christine Pounder, deeply appreciate Tawny’s portraits of ...

We Press Forward! January/February 2025

04 February 2025 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

After a much-needed holiday rest, the Belonging to Blackness team is back with the second half of Season 6 of the podcast. We press forward while continuing to hold members of our team, collaborators and their families, severely impacted by the fires in the greater Los Angeles area, in prayers and ...

Happy Holidays 2024! Our Year-End Reflection

23 December 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

‘Tis the season to reflect on the year gone and be filled with hope for the beauty and possibilities the new year may bring. For the podcast Belonging to Blackness, 2024 represented a year of significant growth and expansion. We started the year with a sponsorship and collaborative relationship with Give ...

S6, Ep052 with Charla Jones, founder/CEO of the award-winning skincare brand Eu2Be, on Black beauty as more than skin deep

17 December 2024 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes, SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

In this episode, host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest Charla Jones, founder and CEO of Eu2Be cosmetics brand. Eu2Be has garnered the attention of editors at Allure, Cosmo, InStyle, Self and other magazines for having the “Best Clean Skincare Line.” Utilizing her twenty-years+ entrepreneurial career and passion ...

PODCAST BELONGING TO BLACKNESS IS A 2024 SIGNAL AWARDS WINNER FOR BEST CURATORS THAT SHAPE CULTURE!

31 October 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

The Belonging to Blackness, LLC podcast team is excited to share the following press release announcing its WIN as a 2024 Signal Awards Bronze Winner for “Best Curators that Shape Culture” in the category of Best Show! Winners in this category exemplify podcasts whose creators shape culture through their podcasts, feature ...

S6, Ep 050 with Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor on The Right to be Loved (Live Show) x Give Black Alliance

15 October 2024 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes, SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

Rebroadcast of Live Show recording: Belonging to Blackness Podcast x Give Black Alliance #CouchConversations speaker series (August 18 2024 on Martha's Vineyard). In this episode, host Dr. Yndia facilitates an important conversation between two powerhouse journalists, political analysts and NYT bestselling authors Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor on the topic ...

October Reflections: Belonging to Blackness Podcast x GBA LIVE SHOW with Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor

12 October 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

Left to Right: Dr. Yndia (Belonging to Blackness Podcast), featured guests Joy-Ann Reid and Goldie Taylor, & Bithiah Carter (President & CEO, Give Black Alliance) As a summer baby and fashionista, I enjoy all aspects of the fall season, especially the month of October. Viewing beautiful color changes of fall foliage ...

S6, Ep 049 with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the power of Black womanhood in 2024 U.S. politics

17 September 2024 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes

Season 6 debut! Host Dr. Yndia is in conversation with guest Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) about the power of Black womanhood in 2024 U.S. politics. Their discussion is not only timely but also important as U.S. citizenry gears up for their presidential elections in November and must contend with critical ...

WELCOME BACK! PODCAST SEASON 6 DEBUT & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

11 September 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

It’s September and the fall season always brings beautiful transformation with the promise of comfort and exceeding joy for the remainder of the year. The season is also a time we reap the rewards of our hard work (the harvest) and revel in the blessings they provide. At Belonging to ...

REBRAND ANNOUNCEMENT! BELONGING TO BLACKNESS, THE PODCAST

05 August 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

Summer offers us all an opportunity to REFRESH and RESET. With that, we are proud to announce our launch brand redesign for Dr. Yndia’s podcast, new podcast merch and website! EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 5, 2024 PODCAST: NEW NAME, SAME INSPIRING CONTENT Since 2019 and after 5 successful seasons of Talking Journeys of Belonging ...

S5, Ep 048 on 5-Star Luxury at MBano Manor (Zimbabwe) with Dr. Mati, first Black female Hotelier

18 June 2024 Belonging to Blackness Podcast: Episodes

In the Season 5 finale, join host Yndia as she sits with Dr Matifadza Martha Nyazema (affectionately referred to as “Doc Mati”) of Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls by Mantis, a 5-star boutique luxury hotel that she founded, built and manages, since 2020. In this episode, Doc Mati reflects on her ...

Zimbabwe: Experiencing Blackness & 5-Star Luxury at MBano Manor with Doc Mati, First Black Female Hotelier

13 June 2024 SHOUT-OUTS: Announcements and Other Musings

MBano Manor by Mantis, 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, est.2020 Welcome back, good people! You’ve been passport ready and traveling with us on the podcast’s journey across southern Africa these past few months: Johannesburg and SOWETO, Pretoria, Ehlanzeni, Graskop, Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap and the Stellenbosch winelands. This month we are ...

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