In this episode I talk about an inappropriate comment a woman made about my baby. I explain why this comment is wrong in the context of how Black people have been treated in society. I give a cultural tidbit that encourages listeners to do some cultural work on their own. Take a listen to the episode, and feel free to leave a comment. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you. I have a free version and a paid version. Until next week. . .

In this episode I talk about the long avoided topic of cultural appropriation. I share a recent experience that got me to thinking more about this topic. I name reasons why cultural appropriation is a problem for the Black community and why we find it offensive. In the cultural tidbit section, I talk about a video by the poet Steven Willis on the topic of Ebonics (https://youtu.be/CB8pBiUavtg). If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you. I have a free version and a paid version. Until next week. . .

In today's episode I talk about an interaction my husband and I had with a grocery store cashier. I share four reasons why this interaction was weird and slightly inappropriate. In the cultural tidbit section I mention a song by Joey BadA$$ called "Land of the Free" (https://youtu.be/TeQW-9Cg8qs) and I encourage listeners to watch the video. Take a listen to this weeks podcast and walk a day in my culture! If you haven't signed up for one of my newsletter subscriptions make sure to check them out on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and pick the one that works for you. Until next week. . .

In today's episode I give listeners an introduction to what they can expect from the "Walk A Day In My Culture" podcast. I share what the format of the podcast will be, how often the podcast episodes will be released, a little bit about my style, and how this podcast compliments my "Walk A Day In My Culture" newsletter. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter you can find it on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html).