1stGens

In this Bonus Episode, Perrine and Skye sit down with two fellow African 1stGens (Betty, Sierra-Leonean American & Emmanuel, Ghanian-American) with a bottle of wine and a bottle of whiskey to discuss the various themes and think-pieces of Marvel's Black Panther. This unique roundtable discussion taps on everything from the gap between Black Americans and Africans, to the symbolism the people of Wakanda share with Africans of different regions.

Make sure to share, leave comments and interact with us on social media. We're @1stGens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Music composed by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

We're BACK! In the Season Two premiere of 1stGens, meet our new Roundtable Crew: Jorge, Diana, Genie and Emmanuel. This go-round, we'll explore the theme of gender and in this first episode, gender roles.

Hear how Perrine and Skye's Liberian parents shaped their perspectives and get to know Jorge, a Cuban-American unifying the Queen City.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We're @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content, checkout our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

WE'RE BACK! Get ready and gear up for Season 2 with a whole new Roundtable Crew and a hot theme to knock your socks off.

Episode 1 drops Sunday, February 25!

In this special, bonus episode, we hear a powerful poem by Herrison Chicas and the amazing story of a Dreamer, Manny Sandchez.

You can learn more about Golden Door Scholars (Manny is one) for DACA recipients here: www.goldendoorscholars.org/

Help us with achieve our goals for Season Two and our trip to Liberia here: www.gofundme.com/1stgens

Get more content and see what we've been up to during the off-season: www.1stgenspodcast.com

In this special, bonus episode, we discuss DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with some amazing leaders in the Charlotte area with remarkable resources.

Hear from:

Oliver, Comunidad Colectiva

Allison & Sherrod, Queen City Immigration Law

Sam, International House

Check out our website for direct links to each of these amazing organizations to learn more: www.1stgenspodcast.com

In the SEASON ONE FINALE, Episode 13, “Uprooted: Part 2,” Lelai Givens shares her perspective on present day Liberia and we bring Sam’s story full circle and share how he’s impacting the Charlotte community as well as his plans for Liberia.

We hear from Earlene and Selena as Skye and Perrine look forward to their Liberian journey for Season Two.

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1stGens can’t make Season 2 without you! Perrine and Skye are going to Liberia! The team looks forward to telling stories of young people in Liberia and really hopes you can help achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, equipment and the full production of next season’s content, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/1stgens. ANY amount is appreciated.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media throughout the off-season! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In Episode 12, “Uprooted: Part I,” we begin Sam’s two-part story leading up to the Season 1 Finale. Listen to how he and his family escaped Liberia before the Civil War and their journey to America. Earlene DeShield (Perrine’s mom) and Selena Wilson (Skye’s mom) open this episode and share coming full circle from Liberia to America.

1stGens can’t make Season 2 without you! Perrine and Skye are going to Liberia! The team looks forward to telling stories of young people in Liberia and really hopes you can help achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, equipment and the full production of next season’s content, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/1stgens. ANY amount is appreciated.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

We’re taking a short break to prepare for our TWO part Season One Finale! Stay tuned for Part I on July 16th. If you're in the Charlotte area, join us for our listening party on July 28! Details on: 1stgensuprooted.eventbrite.com

Please remember we can’t make Season 2 without you! As we mentioned in Episode 11, we’re going to Liberia! We look forward to telling the stories of young people back home in Liberia and really hope you can help us achieve that. To contribute towards our flights, equipment and the full production of next season’s content, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/1stgens. ANY amount is appreciated.

In Episode 11, “Finding Home,” meet Caleb, a Japanese-American, who literally calls two different worlds home. Hear about the roundtable crew's first visits back to their native lands and stay tuned at the end for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT leading up to the two part Season 1 Finale.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com

In Episode 10, “Bridging the Gap,” meet Brigitte, a Colombian-American, and hear how she, the roundtable crew and co-hosts all work through their family's generational differences.

Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For extra content check out our website: www.1stgenspodcast.com

Full musical composition by Nick Stubblefield: www.nickstubblefield.com