Conversations from the Diaspora

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Conversations from the Diaspora episodes

August 06, 2021 On Reconnecting and Investing in the African Continent (w/ Kea Simmons)
In Part 1 of the Motherland Series, I'm joined by Kea Simmons, U.S. military veteran and co-founder of World Views Travel Group. She shares her love for purposeful traveling and investing in the African Continent through her organization, as well as the different ways in which she is able to give back to the communities and supports the local businesses in the various countries she travels to. Kea discusses how discovering her Kenyan ancestry helped fuel her passion for traveling and connecting members of the African diaspora to the Continent and how traveling has changed her perception of the world around her. It is Kea's hope that people get to know Africa for themselves and find ways to successfully integrate into the systems in place.
For more information on World Views Travel Group, please visit: https://wvsvs.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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51 min
April 18, 2021 On Growing Up Afro-Latina - Meet the Author: Rukia K.
In this episode, I'm joined by Rukia K., author of Latina Looks Like Me/ Latina Como Yo. She discusses why she dedicated her book to her inner child, what life was like growing up in Michigan in a Tanzanian-Panamanian home, the constant need to explain her Afro-Latino heritage, and how she shares her multicultural heritage with her son. Rukia K. is the author and founder of Latina Looks Like Me, an empowerment brand dedicated to educating the world about the diversity and beauty of the Latino culture. The Michigan native is a second-generation immigrant born to parents from Tanzania and Panama. She is an Afro-Latina who is proud of her culture and excited to have a platform that caters to her community. For more information, visit www.latinalookslikeme.com.
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33 min
February 22, 2021 (Pt. 2) I See You, Sis: A Conversation Between Sisters Across the African Diaspora
(Part 2): In honor of 2021’s Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships, whether it still takes a village to raise one another, and the changing roles of women in our world today.
In the spirit of sisterhood, we see you, sis!
I chose this topic and the title of the event, 'I See You, Sis' in line with this year’s Black History Month theme on family. As we go through life, we add people to our families who might not be blood-related but love-related as some may call it. Close friends who have become part of your village, your support system, your extended family. Especially for those of us living in the diaspora, and who work or school or otherwise navigate systems where we are oftentimes the minority, it’s always nice to be able to identify with one another and be able to say, I see you, sis.
A special thank you to my lovely panelists: Kathy, Toynia, Keturah, and Emmanuelle.
Thank you also to Afrimerican Cultural Initiative's founder, Marlon Solomon, for this collaboration.
Please visit the website for more info: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/
1 hr 7 min
February 22, 2021 (Pt. 1) I See You, Sis: A Conversation Between Sisters Across the African Diaspora
(Part 1): In honor of 2021’s Black History Month theme on representation, identity, and diversity in the black community and family, I partnered with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative along with my panelists to moderate this event to discuss the role of the extended family and fictive kinships, whether it still takes a village to raise one another, and the changing roles of women in our world today.
In the spirit of sisterhood, we see you, sis!
I chose this topic and the title of the event, 'I See You, Sis' in line with this year’s Black History Month theme on family. As we go through life, we add people to our families who might not be blood-related but love-related as some may call it. Close friends who have become part of your village, your support system, your extended family. Especially for those of us living in the diaspora, and who work or school or otherwise navigate systems where we are oftentimes the minority, it’s always nice to be able to identify with one another and be able to say, I see you, sis.
A special thank you to my lovely panelists: Kathy, Toynia, Keturah, and Emmanuelle.
Thank you also to Afrimerican Cultural Initiative's founder, Marlon Solomon, for this collaboration.
Please visit the website for more info: http://www.buildingafricasfuture.today/
47 min
January 19, 2021 20 Lessons Learned from 2020
Hi BAF Family! Happy new year to you all once again, and welcome to SEASON 2 of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa's Future podcast!
In this episode, I reflect on the 20 things that I learned in 2020. What are some things that you learned in the past year? Do you resonate with any that I included in this list? Check out the video of this episode on YouTube: BAF - Conversations from the Diaspora.
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37 min
December 21, 2020 On The Black Experience at the United Nations & Other International Spaces (w/ Mr. Curtis Raynold)
In this episode, I'm joined by Mr. Curtis Raynold, a retired Secretary of the UN Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters with over 30 years of experience at the United Nations. We discussed diversity and inclusion at the UN and other global organizations/spaces, how the UN has changed in the past 75 years, and whether we still need the UN in today’s world. He shares his experience growing up in St. Lucia and getting his start in the international field and offers recommendations to young black professionals who are looking to get their start in the field. Mr. Raynold can be reached on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/curtisraynold/.
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For additional reading on the topics discussed, you may visit the following links:
OP: International development has a race problem (2019).
What’s Keeping Black Students from Studying Abroad? (2015).
Amplifying black voices in international affairs. (2020).
Citing ‘weight of history’, senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more’ to end racism. (2020).
When will the United Nations address its unjust internship policy? (2016).
OP: Unpaid internships are both elitist and damaging.
Background music "Mighty Calypso" courtesy of Jayme Stone.
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43 min
November 13, 2020 Part 2 - On Learning To Love Yourself Again (w/ Anne Alobwede)
In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help from loved ones, finding therapy through writing and sharing her story, and the beauty of finding the good in every situation. Ms. Alobwede's book can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ksyqZB. Follow her on social media: @annealobwede.
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Background music "Anoma" courtesy of Rocky Dawuni.
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33 min
November 13, 2020 Part 1 - On Learning To Love Yourself Again (w/ Anne Alobwede)
In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Alobwede, author of Scars to Stars: A Memoir. She shares her story of coming to the U.S. as an international student, going to nursing school, becoming a registered nurse, and getting involved in a toxic relationship that ultimately led to her imprisonment. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help from loved ones, finding therapy through writing and sharing her story, and the beauty of finding the good in every situation. Ms. Alobwede's book can be purchased on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ksyqZB. Follow her on social media: @annealobwede.
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Please support my T-shirt fundraising campaign: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome-to-baf-family/.
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Thank you for watching! Please subscribe and share with friends. Check us out on your favorite podcast platform, as well as Facebook and YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/buildingafricasfuture.
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Background music "Anoma" courtesy of Rocky Dawuni.
#domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #incarceration #immigration #internationalstudents #toxicrelationships #africandiaspora #ICE #cameroon #dvsurvivor #cameroonianamerican #mentalhealth #depression #PTSD #trauma #emotionalabuse #spousalabuse #mentalhealthawareness #lessonslearned #crimesofpassion #bafpodcast #buildingafricasfuturepodcast #conversationsfromthediaspora #BAFfamily #dopeblackpods #blackpodcasts #african
37 min
October 13, 2020 On Being Raised African in America: Double or Triple Consciousness (#SabiSunday w/ @igboclassauntychi)
In this bonus episode, I was interviewed by Chinwe of Aunty Chi's Igbo Class (@igboclassauntychi). We shared a light discussion about my experiences being raised with African, specifically Nigerian, upbringing in the United States, and how I feel that growing up with these multiple cultural identities have shaped my worldview today. I highlighted the importance of young people being intentional about studying their native languages and cultural heritages and expressed my appreciation to all those that are championing efforts to teaching African languages, especially my mother tongue, Igbo. Stay tuned for a more in-depth discussion when she and I chat again!
Go to our YouTube page or Instagram to watch the live video interview: https://youtu.be/8A2NlOUXi-M.
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If you would like to learn the Igbo language, you may contact Chinwe @igboclassauntychi on Instagram. You may also purchase her Igbo book, Muta Asusu Igbo, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913455114/
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42 min
August 23, 2020 On OMUGWO: Postpartum Care in the African Diaspora, Pt. 1 (w/ Dr. Temi Aregbesola-Okere)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Temi Aregbesola-Okere. Her passion for women’s empowerment, public health education and promotion, particularly as it relates to healthcare disparities in our communities led to her creating the Omugwo Box, establishing the Ireti Foundation, and the 'Live Your Best Life Momma' online course. In Part 1 of this episode, we discuss why our voices and concerns aren’t heard in medical spaces, the significance of postpartum care in the African sense, and the importance of speaking up and sharing our struggles with one another in order to learn and grow. Thank you for listening!
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode with Dr. Temi. You can follow Dr. Temi on Instagram @theomugwobox or visit her website https://www.iamdrtemi.com/.
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1 hr 40 min

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