The Perspektives Podcast

Ep 17: Birthing While Black: A Conversation on Black Maternal Health

Today, we welcome the multi-talented Ms. Ashly Emile, to lead us in the ongoing conversation about Black maternal health. We explore the historical context, current challenges, and the importance of community engagement in addressing healthcare disparities. Ashly shares her personal experiences and insights from her research on Black maternal health, including the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. The question: how can we emphasize the need for support, education, and advocacy for Black women? The Kira Johnson Act leads us to also highlight the role of Black men in this movement. Lastly, we conclude with a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful discussions and support initiatives that promote health equity while fighting these disparities in creative ways that make hard conversations, into more peaceful scenarios in our world. You matter. Black women matter. Black History matters. Always.

Ep 16: Black Creativity & Finding Your Voice

Today, we welcome to the show the phenomenal, Ms. Jeana Crump. An intellectual and dynamic speaker, Jeana leads us in discussion on several key topics that concern how we express our creative energy. We honor Oscar Micheaux, the first-known black filmmaker in America. After sharing his impact and the gems he dropped for our generation, this conversation is grounded on curiosity. Jeana emphasizes how to build on courage to embrace that childlike creativity that we tend to suppress due to our busy, everyday lives. Investing in yourself is hard. It's scary. But, just by being here, you ARE doing enough. Just get started, and we'll go from there. Love to y'all, enjoy the episode!

A Quick Prayer 4u Vol. 3

As we dive deep into our Black History Month programming, here's a quick word of strength, encouragement and love that exceeds all doubts and frustrations. From us, to you.

Ep. 15: Interview w/ Adrian Consonery; Georgia Secretary of State Candidate

Today, the show welcomes none other than a great friend, and prolific individual, Adrian Consonery Jr, for an insightful discussion about who he is, beyond the campaign. Join us as we unpack our shared college experience at Grambling State University, youth empowerment in politics, and a bit of education towards the importance of states' rights in democracy. Lastly, we bring it all together with a think-piece on creativity, a short "Sinners" movie breakdown, and how we learn to promote joy as a tool for change.

Ep. 14 Charlie Kirk's Assassination & Addressing Gun Violence

Some things just have to be talked about. Join us for a spiritually charged conversation to discuss the complex theme of humanity in light of recent events, particularly the assassination of political figure Charlie Kirk. While we shed light on the recent mass shootings in Minnesota and Colorado, it is time that we emphasize the importance of community, empathy, and understanding in a world often divided by our political beliefs. We call for compassion and love, urging listeners to reflect on their humanity and the need for constructive dialogue, regardless of differing opinions. Lastly, we turn our hearts towards God and conclude with a heartfelt prayer for unity and healing.