What does self-determination mean to you? Many Black and Brown people have fought for their right to self-determination. The Espresso Talk Today Team discusses the right to self-determination through one of its fave forms of education: storytelling. Elder Mellanese returns to present this African story called "The Three Tests" in which the animals fight to protect their country and their lives. What would you do?

An African Folktale on Self-Determination

You Ain’t Imagining This! (YAIT) is an extension of Ama-Robin Lofton's the Espresso Talk Today Podcast. It is a bold and mindful podcast rooted in Black truth-telling, healing, and collective power. Through stories, reflections, and honest conversations, YAIT uplifts the lived experiences of Black folks—past, present, and future—reminding listeners they’re not alone, not exaggerating, and not imagining what they’ve seen, felt, or known. With four soul-nourishing episode types—YAIT Stories, Espresso Talks, Believe Black People, and Comforting Moments—this podcast creates space for truth, tenderness, and transformation.

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An African Folktale on Self-Determination

An African Folktale on Self-Determination