Diaspora Talks

Diaspora Talks

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Diaspora Talks episodes

  • The Modern African Woman
    This episode is titled:The Modern African Woman! This episode is a conversation between my friends (Michelle Ndely, Colleen Enwesi and Ama Asantewaa) and I on gender roles within our communities, tradition, the what it means to be a modern African woman. I hope you enjoy this episode!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ghana: The Year of Return 2019
    This podcast was live recording of Diaspora Talks in partnership with People of the Advancement of Liberia (P.A.L.) This special episode features the Ambassador of Ghana - H.E. Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah and his wife Mrs. Adjei-Barwuah as we dissect Ghana's new presidential initiative "Year of Return 2019" for Africans in the Diaspora, giving fresh impetus to the quest to unite Africans on the continent with their brothers and sisters in the diaspora.
    22 min
  • The Black History Month Episode
    I am African! It’s who I am! There’s nothing you or I can do to change that! Episode 5 of Diaspora Talks focuses on embracing your culture, celebrating your roots and remembering where you come from. During this black history month, let’s not forget that we originated from mother Africa and she is within us 🌍
    14 min
  • The Mental Health Taboo
    Mental Health is constantly seen as a taboo in our communities. Tune in for Diaspora Talks: Episode 4 on 1/22/19 as I discuss my current battle with my mental health.
    12 min
  • English as a Second Language Programs
    Episode 3 of Diaspora Talks breaks down my experiences in English as a Second Language classes and the impact that it’s had on my educational experiences! I talk about the positives and negatives of these classes and my recommendation for African immigrants moving forward. Please Share any ESL stories that you may have!
    16 min
  • Where is home? Pt.2
    Where is home? Pt. 2 examines the commonality between shared experiences. Fata Acquoi sits down with her friend and mentor Bleejay Innis to undress childhood narratives and define where is home!
    25 min
  • Where is home? Pt.1
    You're too American to be African. You're too African to be American. Our first episode will focus on the complexity of identity and the struggles that man Africans face, when trying to figure out where is home!
    14 min

About Diaspora Talks

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Many times, the story of the African experience in the diaspora is told from those outside of our communities. Diaspora Talks seeks to undress the social and contemporary issues that affect Africans…