Join us as we take a break this August! 🌞 Little State Big Voices is stepping away for the month to recharge and bring you even more amazing stories in September.

Discover the vibrant food scene and community spirit of Rhode Island with our guest, Brandon, aka Fatty! In this episode, we dive into how he brings local culture to life through food, music, and community events.

Key takeaways:
Brandon's journey from food content creator to community influencer.
The impact of his events like Food, Booze, and Friends on local businesses.
How he adapted during the pandemic to support small businesses.
The unique vibe of his R&B pop-up events that celebrate local culture.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Brandon's background and community work
01:24 Launching Food, Booze, and Friends
02:32 The evolution of his content creation
05:02 Adapting during the pandemic
10:15 R&B events and community engagement

What's your favorite local food spot? Drop it in the comments!

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#RhodeIslandFood #CommunityEvents #FoodCulture

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Karyn Parsons, actress, author, and advocate, as we explore her journey from child star to author of the new historical fiction novel, "Blue Beach." Discover how Karyn is using her platform to uplift stories of Black achievement and representation in literature.Key takeaways:* Karyn shares her transition from acting to writing and the inspiration behind her new book.* Learn about the importance of representation in children's literature and how Karyn's nonprofit, Sweet Blackberry, is making a difference.* Karyn discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in the entertainment industry and her commitment to advocacy.

Tracey is back with a recap of her trip to South Africa!

Norma and Teresa join Shahidah again discussing the Big 250 celebration, what the Flag means to us, and the July 4th or not to July 4th!

In this episode of Little State Big Voices,Shahidah, and special bookclub guests Norma, and Teresa share their experiences from a vibrant Juneteenth weekend filled with community events, personal reflections, and the importance of understanding our history.

Key takeaways:

• Celebrating Juneteenth: Our experiences and reflections on the weekend's events.

• The significance of community gatherings and their impact on our understanding of freedom.

• The importance of recognizing our history and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Celebrating Juneteenth
01:00 Personal experiences from the weekend
02:30 Community reflections
04:00 The importance of understanding our history
05:00 Closing thoughts

What was your favorite moment from Juneteenth celebrations? Drop it in the comments!

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#Juneteenth #BlackHistory #CommunityVoices

The World Cup has Providence in a chokehold and we couldn't be enjoying it more!

Are you watching the games downtown? Shahidah and Tracey recap a few of the exciting events!

Shahidah and Tracey tv, books and hair- it was a random Sunday Folks!

Thank you listeners for giving us our third Motif win! It means a lot that you support us!

Join us as we dive into the complexities of parenting and co-parenting in today's world. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of raising children, featuring insights from Jess Hilarious and her new book on co-parenting.

Key takeaways:

• The importance of supportive co-parenting relationships

• How to navigate toxic family dynamics

• The role of community in child-rearing

• Personal stories of growth and resilience in parenting

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The importance of co-parenting
05:00 Navigating toxic family dynamics
10:00 Community support in parenting
15:00 Personal stories of resilience
20:00 Conclusion

What's your biggest challenge with parenting? Drop it in the comments!

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#Parenting #CoParenting #FamilyDynamics