Good people!
We have some exciting news to share: our podcast, BELONGING TO BLACKNESS has been named a finalist for the 2025 Signal Awards in the category Curators Shaping Culture!
This recognition means so much—it affirms the global stories, voices, and experiences of African descendants we amplify are not just being heard, but are making an impact in shaping culture and conversations today!
But here’s where you come in: we also have the chance to win the Listener’s Choice Award—and that can only happen with your help.
This is more than just a trophy. Winning the Listener’s Choice Award would shine a brighter spotlight on the work we’re doing: serving as a repository of African descended stories, uplifting these stories, challenging the narratives we’ve been given, and building a community of listeners who are empowered by these stories and are looking to make a difference in society. It would send a message to the wider world that African descendant stories matter.
[Did You Know? African descendants podcasters make up less than 10% of all podcasters yet African descendants represent 46% of all listeners worldwide.]
Here’s how YOU (and your network) can help us cross the finish line:
- Click this link to vote → 2025 Listener’s Choice for Belonging to Blackness
- You’ll need to sign up (it’s quick, just your email) before you can cast your vote.
- Once you’re signed in, look for our podcast under the Curators Shaping Culture category and hit that vote button.
That’s it! Three simple steps that will make a huge difference.
We know signing up takes a little extra effort, but we promise you (it will only take less than 1 minute)—your vote is powerful. Each one of you has been part of this journey from the beginning, tuning in, sharing episodes, and reminding me that this work matters. Now, we are asking you to take one more step with me.
Let’s show the Signal Awards that listeners like you believe in the kind of podcasting that not only entertains but also sparks thought, compassion, and social change.
Please, VOTE TODAY and share the link with friends, family, and colleagues who believe in amplifying global African descended voices and experiences! Deadline: October 9, 2025.
Thank you for your support, your time, and your belief in this podcast. This nomination is ours, together. Now let’s go for the win! #2025SignalAwards #ListenersChoiceAward
With gratitude and excitement,
Dr. Yndia and the Belonging to Blackness, LLC team
