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During this podcast I will discuss the lives and journeys that black people took throughout their life time. Former slaves and freed slaves will be heavily talked about on the podcast. What it took for them to be free, and what kind of lengths and risks they were willing to take for that freedom? Furthermore, what happened to those people and their families after they were newly freed citizens of America?
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This series is dedicated to delving into the Patriots that never graced your textbooks, signed the Declaration of Independence, or had a movie made about them. This podcast is a deep look into some of the heroes of the Revolution who have long gone unsung; the African Americans who fought for the freedom of a new nation that wouldn't give them theirs for another century.
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Today we wrap up season one of the podcast. Valarie and Emra take about the purpose behind this mission; why they chose to engage in this work of bringing unity among diverse peoples, and how it requires intentionality, compassion and empathy to see this work expand. In season 2, we invite you to join us as we will be interviewing guests around the…
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This is the second part of a two-part conversation about the diverse ethnic roots of Savannah, Georgia, a city that has become a melting pot of African American, white, indigenous, Hispanic and Asian cultures. Emra and Valarie discuss why it is equally important to join people in their joy as in their pain. Courageous Conversations that Heal…
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Today is the first of a two-part conversation about the ethnic roots of Savannah, Georgia—a city that has become a melting pot of African American, white, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian cultures. Valarie and Emra talk about the beginnings of our great city and how, though we have come a long way in terms of racial equality and inclusion, we still h…
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We're discussing firsts today—inspired by Ian article about General Michael Langley, the U.S. Marine Corps' first African American four star general. Emra and Valarie highlight more incredible achievements in technology, health care and the arts by people you may not have heard about before. What does it take to be first? How do we stand up in our …
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This week our nation celebrated the 4th of July, and we thought it might be a good time to talk traditions. Whether drinking tea together or dancing the Samba, we can all agree that life would not be as rich or as meaningful without our family rituals. Storytelling, music, fireworks, dance, food—each ethnicity has a different take on how to celebra…
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The topic is love: how do we hold boundaries and yet continue to love? How do we forgive and remain open to love when we've been deeply hurt? Valarie shares a little bit of her own powerful story of forgiveness in this episode. It's a must-listen for those of us who struggle with letting go of past hurt. Courageous Conversations that Heal…
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Today our first guest, author, musician and co-founder of Marigold Press Books, Rebekah McLeod, asks the questions: "What are the actual markers of progress towards racial reconciliation? What actions steps do we take to build new bridges of trust and goodwill?" Also discussed is the three-step process of reconciliation and how each one can be appl…
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Nelson Mandela said, "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Why do we celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and what exactly does it mean to our nation? How does celebrating it respect the freedom of others? Also, do we know the whole story when it comes t…
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Respect: How do we get back to it when our culture is hyper-focused on the individual—my needs, my thoughts, my opinions; when our media and our political system seems to divide us into right and left, and being moderate is no longer in vogue? How do we get back to the value of community; to remember that everyone has a story? How do we turn our me…
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What does it mean to truly be an ally, to stand in solidarity with those who are treated unfairly around us? At critical moments in culture, when injustice rips the bandaid off old wounds, often the first response of the majority is blame shifting and finger-pointing, but as Valarie explains, there is another option for how to respond in a way that…
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In this episode, our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith, talk about privilege—some cultural and political sources of privilege and how we may differ in the ways we view our nation's history, our Founding Fathers, our Constitution, and even public monuments depending on whether or not we are part of a privileged group. Courageous Conversations tha…
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In this episode, our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith talk about prejudice, some of the stereotypes and myths that form the foundations of prejudice, and how we can experience a kind of cognitive dissonance when our prejudices are challenged by real-world experiences. They also explore the question, "Why should we make ourselves uncomfortable t…
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Today our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith, talk about what it feels like to be "othered," and the complex emotions that occur around this all-too-common human experience. Stick with this conversation through to the end, because the most poignant part happens when our hosts give us a real-life example of what it means to truly "see" the other, …
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In this episode, you will be introduced to our hosts, Valarie Grimes and Emra Smith, two women in leadership who are on a mission to break down the walls that divide us as a human race. This first episode talks about the importance of believing, trusting and validating the negative experiences of others, even if we haven't experienced the same thin…
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The diving deep questions will always be for my listeners to respond to. You guys can send me a voice message on the anchor app, or tweet me @KaitlynMarshon. Also if y’all want me to discuss a certain topic on African American History, you can also tweet me those as well, I will be checking my Twitter from time to time.…
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He stood by George Washington for the entire war, and was possibly the best known African American of his day. And tho he was not freed till near the end of his life, William Billy Lee had a profound effect on his master; one that would change Washington's view of slavery and lead over 100 of Mt. Vernon's slaves into freedom, all because of this on…
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We often think of the American Revolution as a "white-man's war". But there are unsung heroes who believed in the Cause of Liberty and it's high time we gave them the honor their sacrifice deserves. Join host Matt Smith as he delves into the stories and history of the African-Americans who fought for the freedom of a country that would not let them…
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Tune in live as we announce this years nominees and discuss the details for this years AAMBC Awards weekend which will take place in Atlanta, GA on June 13th. Special guest will appear on the show to help the announcement and ONE lucky caller will win admissions into the red carpet award ceremony. Also follow us on on Twitter and Instagram @AAMBCAw…
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The bestselling authors of Sinners & Saints, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray, rock the New Year for readers as they bring back their outrageous first ladies in FRIENDS & FOES , a sassy, witty, and poignant sequel! Tweet out #AAMBCRadioDi AAMBC Radio
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Meet Allison Edwards aka “Essence M”. The beautiful brain behind Illuminnessence Publishing, founded in 2007 by this avid writer/ reader who began her love affair with words at a tender age. Allison went on to create an extensive catalog of unpublished works including poetry & short stories. Tweet out #AAMBCRadio…
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Nothing is as perfect as it seems in this new novella from New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby, author of the acclaimed Reverend Curtis Black series. Denise and Derrek Shaw are the perfect American couple. Happily married for 15 years, they have a wonderful daughter, successful careers, and a beautiful house. They also have a sho…
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Carl Weber is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels and short stories. A lifelong reader, Weber wanted to write stories about ordinary people who have crazy things happening in their lives. Now, when he’s not connecting with readers through his books and his two bookstore chains, Urban Knowledge and Beach Reads, Weber is find…
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Chunichi’s California Connection 3 is a pulse-pounding tale that finds Jewel with a bun in the oven and a federal case pending against her!?Jewel climbed up the heap to become queen of the streets, diva of all divas. But now that she’s expecting a baby, she’s concerned about just one thing—giving her child a good life, away from the guns, the drugs…
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Meesha Mink is the co-author of the popular and bestselling Hoodwives series (Desperate Hoodwives, Shameless Hoodwives, and The Hood Life). Real Wifeys: Hustle Hard is the final book in her solo Real Wifeys trilogy preceded by Real Wifeys: On the Grind and Real Wifeys: Get Money. Mink also is the acclaimed and bestselling author of both romance fic…
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This panel discussion will highlight the ins and outs of gaining an agent and what an agent does from you from the popular literary agent herself, Regina Brooks. Regina Brooks is the founder and president of Serendipity Literary Agency LLC, based in Brooklyn, New York. Writer's Digest magazine named Serendipity Literary Agency as one of the top 25 …
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The show that started exposing the indie writers back in 2008 is returning for its all new season featuring a four woman cast. Get ready! New host Mariposa Urbana join the airwaves with AAMBC founder Tamika Newhose and co-host Anna Black. With the newly added "Hot Picks with Lasheera Lee". Our guest author will be Kayla Perrin is the author of 45 n…
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The show that started exposing the indie writers back in 2008 is returning for its all new season featuring a four woman cast. Get ready! New hostMariposa Urbana joins the airwaves with AAMBC founder Tamika Newhose and co-host Anna Black. With the newly added "Hot Picks with Lasheera Lee". Our guest author will be Allison Edwards, author of the "Bi…
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New host Mariposa Urbana joins the airwaves with AAMBC founder Tamika Newhose and co-host Anna Black. With the newly added "Hot Picks with Lasheera Lee". Our guest of the night is the man himself "Treasure Blue". Treasure E. Blue is the Essence Magazine Best Selling Author of Harlem Girl Lost, A Street Girl Named Desire, Keyshia & Clyde and a contr…
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The show that started exposing the indie writers back in 2008 is returning for its all new season featuring a four woman cast. Get ready! Two new host Leecester Archelle and Mariposa Urbana join the airwaves with AAMBC founder Tamika Newhose and co-host Anna Black. With the newly added "Hot Picks with Lasheera Lee". Our guest author will be the one…
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