BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA

Talk 58 - Abena Speaks

In this solo episode, I sat down and spoke directly to us — Black folx moving through these uncertain, shifting times. I named the moment we're living in, the fatigue, the brilliance, the contradictions. We are not new to the struggle, nor the triumph. This one is a word of grounding and an invitation to remember who we are and the privilege to be Black. This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.

Talk 57 - Bo James, Emcee N.I.C.E. & Miz Tiffany on the Cornbred Renaissance

It's all about music and that good feelin' on this episode. Abena talks with Cornbred Renaissance DSM founder Bo James and musical artists Emcee N.I.C.E. and Miz Tiffany. This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.

Talk 56 - Staying Ready: Safety in the Age of Domestic Terror

Abena Sankofa talks with Diogenes Ayala, Iowa’s 2023 Emergency Manager of the Year, about what it really means to stay safe in these times. From spotting warning signs to building resilience, this conversation goes beyond fear and focuses on practical strategies for survival and strength.

Talk 55 - A Conversation with the Author: Amina Luqman-Dawson

Abena Sankofa talks with Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson about her groundbreaking novel Freewater. This is a conversation about history, imagination, and the price—and promise—of Black liberation.

Talk 54 - CultureALL's First 20 Years

Abena Sankofa sits down with Jessi Orton, Executive Director of CultureALL. The CultureALL Ball is on September 20. What makes it unique, and what's the organization’s broader mission. Jessi also addresses the delicate balance between cultural celebration and cultural misappropriation, offering insights into how CultureALL ensures authenticity.