In this episode, my sister Nicole joins me to share her experience as a mother of two Black boys. We talk about motherhood and some of the things related to raising Black children.

In this episode, I'm joined by corporate baddie @MizzVickay. We explore our Mississippi roots and how the love that drove our ancestors to brighter pastures is the same love that inspires our modern-day adventures.

Single and childless at 32 is definitely not what little Nia had in mind when she envisioned her future; nevertheless, joy and love (among many other things) are abundant in my current reality. In this episode, I'm joined by Marley, the OG Inky Comet producer/cheerleading captain, to discuss life after her nearly 8-year relationship, healing, and staying open to new love. It's a lighthearted listen, I pinky promise <3 :*

After a short hiatus, The Inky Comet is back! In this episode, Nia and her dear friend Jack talk shit about generally all things. It's a great laugh if nothing else!

We are in the midst of a Black Renaissance. Similar to the giants who came before us, we are reflecting, discussing, envisioning, and manifesting more. We are crafting a reality that is different from what is currently present. In this episode, Antoinette and I discuss what it means for Black people to actively own our culture and intentionally create art with a specific vision of the future in mind.

At its best, cancel culture is our attempt to hold public figures accountable for their actions and establish collective values. It attempts to introduce the concept of accountability to a society that rarely acknowledges when wrongdoing occurs and refuses to offer a genuine apology. In this episode, Antoinette and Nia explore how the idea of public accountability can strengthen the Black community.

Throughout this summer we have seen countless examples of how the “Strong Black woman Trope '' harms the collective’s ability to show up for Black women in our time of need. In this episode, Nia and Khadija explore the trope of the black women in our own lives and think creatively about how we can create space for Black women to express their full humanity.

In this episode, Nia and Michelle, explore the idea that in our personal relationships, there is an opportunity to establish a social contract that outlines guidelines for the interaction and treatment of Black people globally.

In this episode, Nia speaks with her sister Dr. Natalie Lewis about our ancestral power and narrative as Black Americans. Through sharing stories about their experiences studying abroad in West Africa, they unpack the power and magic in the ancestry of kidnapped Africans who birthed a nation after the horrors of the middle passage.

The primary objective of The Inky comet is to offer nuanced perspectives to existing conversations about Blackness. Blackness in and of itself is incredibly complex, and we do ourselves a disservice when we simplify our experience. We can build our stamina and capacity to have difficult but necessary conversations within the Black community by increasing our empathy and understanding of experiences different than our own. We should practice this in all of our relationships, but especially as it relates to Blackness. This episode features Michelle Adzido.