Tuesdays Tea: A Podcast

Host Yndia sits with Hollywood veteran actor, musician, activist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Malik Yoba. Best known for his 30+ years of commitment to the arts and more than 50 film and tv credits, which include the Disney movie classic Cool Runnings, Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married (1 & 2), New York Undercover (which... The post Talking Journeys of Belonging 2 Blackness- Podcast Episode 036: Malik Yoba first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

It’s Black History! Host Yndia interviews scientist, surgeon, retired NASA astronaut and the first African American to walk in space, Dr. Bernard Harris. Author of the bestseller “Dream Walker,” Bernard continues to be a champion for STEM education, youth and teachers through Vesalius Ventures, Inc. and the National Math and Science Initiative. To learn more... The post Talking Journeys of Belonging 2 Blackness- Podcast Episode 034: Bernard Harris first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, hosts Jaronda and Yndia discuss whether the life, iconography and legacy of Sarah Baartman provide an appropriate link to understanding Black female sexuality, beauty, and “thottyness” in pop culture vis a vis Beyonce and Nicki Minaj with their guests, Dr. Kinitra Brooks (“Searching for Sycorax” & “The Lemonade Reader”), Dr. Janell Hobson... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast- “Sarah Baartman, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and the Booty”: Black Womanhood, Sexuality and Beauty in Pop Culture with Kinitra Brooks, Janell Hobson and Natasha Gordon-Chipembere first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, Jaronda, Yndia and their guest Dolores Ortiz, MSW discuss doing the socially good work of supporting and improving Black and Brown communities. They explore the benefits and challenges of doing nonprofit and philanthropic work, and the politics of “showing up” in these spaces as women of color. Dolores Ortiz is a Macro... The post “Got That Good Work:” Doing Socially Good Work in Black and Brown Communities with guest Dolores Ortiz, MSW, VP of Programs at United South End Settlements first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, we dive into the current controversy over the casting of Halle Bailey, a multi-talented young African descended singer, songwriter and actress as Ariel in an upcoming live action remake of the Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.” We reflect on our own history with Disney films, the company’s racist history and its efforts... The post Mer-Folk: What’s Color Got to Do With It? Race, Color & Disney first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

Happy 6th Episode! Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast is international, baby! As a thank you to the show’s listeners in the UK, Germany, Spain and France; South Africa and Nigeria; Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Grenada; and across the U.S., hosts Jaronda and Yndia share audience comments, “spill the tea” and answer questions sent via... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast- Got Questions? We Got Answers: It’s All About the Tea first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, we are engaged in a deep discussion on the “state” of race, community policing and the criminal justice system with guest Dr. Lorenzo Boyd, author, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of the Center for Advanced Policing, criminal justice consultant and Assistant Provost of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of New... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black & Blue- Race, Community Policing & Social Justice, with Dr. Lorenzo Boyd first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

Listen in as we share our nostalgia of School Daze and discuss our college experience and what it was like to attend a PWI (Trinity College) and a HBCU (Spelman College).  We reflect on our decisions to go to college in the U.S., our family’s engagement in the process and why going to college was... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze- PWIs, HBCUs and the College Admissions Scandal (Part 2) first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

Listen in as we share our nostalgia of School Daze and discuss our college experience and what it was like to attend a PWI (Trinity College) and a HBCU (Spelman College).  We reflect on our decisions to go to college in the U.S., our family’s engagement in the process and why going to college was... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: School Daze- PWIs, HBCUs and the College Admissions Scandal (Part 1) first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, we contend with the topic of Black love as self-love with guest Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere—book author and contributing writer (for the Tico Times and other media outlets such as Essence Magazine), university professor, and founder of Tengo Sed Writers Retreat in Costa Rica—and discuss the hurdles and personal strategies for engaging in... The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Love as Self-Love first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this episode, hosts Jaronda Miller-Bryant, PhD and Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD discuss Black hair and the Natural Hair Movement in terms of how it’s defined, its significance in communities of color, recent legislation for Black hair protections, cultural appropriation, and whether the Natural Hair Movement is part of contemporary identity politics. The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Black Hair and the Natural Hair Movement first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.

In this first episode of the podcast series, we are introduced to our hosts Jaronda Miller-Bryant, PhD and Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD as they discuss the significance of Black sisterhood and what it means to be family (or “fam-fam”). The post Tuesdays Tea, A Podcast Episode: Sisterhood as Family (“Fam-Fam”) first appeared on Yndia S. Lorick-Wilmot.