Have you checked on the black women in your life? If you are a black woman how much time do you spend on YOU? Today we are joined by the amazing Dr Joy Bradford from the platform and podcast Therapy For Black Girls and she talks specifically to and about black women today.

Dr Joy hits home on point after point as it relates to the mental health of black women and she helps us to understand what we can do personally to be better help mates to black women. She also scares us a little with her private message to all women “IT’S TIME” …. As she said it we couldn't help but hear Beyonce’s “Bow Down” and “Girls Run The World” playing in the back of our minds. But nonetheless, Bow down to the black women in our lives we will gladly do!

Just say no is a theme you will hear throughout this episode and we concur that it is severely needed. After all black women have been the heroes to the human race so we need them well taken care of until the rest of us get our ISHT together.

BTW do you know where the fictional Hillman college was located?

This episode is a HUGE thank you and we love you to all black women (Love you Wife, Mom, Mother in law, Sister and sister in law...This one is for each of you!)

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PARENTS OF YOUNG BLACK MEN AND WOMEN PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS ONE

While Black sat down with Mr. Genarlow Wilson who several years ago was charged with kidnapping, rape, aggravated sodomy, and convicted of aggravated child molestation after a consensual sexual act occurred at a New Years Eve Party. He was a 17 year old high school student and she was a 15 year old classmate. Today Genarlow is out of prison, a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta GA, and giving back so that our children don’t end up following in his footsteps. 

There isn't much more we can say here other than jump in and and hear the details. Afterwards we recommend you sit down and have a conversation with your teen about intersexual respect, sexting, and teen relationships. Go have the difficult conversation before you end up dealing with something so much more difficult.

Enjoy this episode and make sure to go engage with Genarlow at [email protected] or on IG: @genarlow

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If you can dream it you can achieve it is much more than just a popular phrase especially when you are Brya Wood. Brya is one of the most sought after hip hop dancers in the country. She has danced for the biggest talent on the stage (Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Missy, Pharrell….) and starred in a few dope tv and film roles. We are blessed that she was kind enough to swing by and spend some time with While Black.

Brya inspires us all on how to go from where you are to where you want to be and how to gracefully do it your own way. She drops gem after gem about believing in yourself and recognizing your own power. Plus we get her take on twerk videos ...are the good for the culture or bad for the culture.

Brya makes it plain that giving up isn't in her vocabulary and it shouldn't be in your either. If you have ever dreamed but have not yet realized that dream then you have to listen to her break it all the way down.

Brya was dope, lively, and one of our favorite guests...her authenticity pours all over this episode.

Make sure you get to know her and follow her on IG, FB, Twitter @bryawoods and please check out her single “Papercuts”

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Wealth building is one of the most important things that black folks need to do. Jay Morrison, CEO of The Tulsa Real Estate Fund, is here hitting us with data, facts, and know how all focused on elevating your person and your wealth position.

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Cancer sucks and I'm willing to bet in one way or another you've felt its wrath. The diagnosis is scary as hell and life changing but data and information is your best friend in fighting it ... dont sweat it tho While Black has your back. This special episode focuses on cancer prevention and empowers US by sharing pertinent must know information. Today while Black sits down with cancer researcher Ashley Banks. Ashley breaks down the what and how behind cancer, the inspiration for her holistic health business (Naturally Mary), and the benefits of veganism and a healthy diet as a cancer prevention tactic. Plus we hear who she'd rather hangout with Cardi b or Beyonce. For anyone cancer curious or cancer affected this is a must listen episode. Follow Ashley on IG @thereal_ashleybanks and @GoNaturallyMary; or hit her website at https://gonaturallymary.com/

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Staying woke is more work than woke. Digging in and forming your own perspective is not an easy thing. The world is noisy and most of it comes from those who who would have you picking cotton rather than picking homes on their block.  How do you re-educate yourself when the country is vested in your miseducation? How do you trust yourself when the country says you aren't trustworthy?

Today While Black sits down with Justin Blu and dives into a great conversation on getting woke and staying woke while black. Justin breaks down so much in this episode including was segregation a civil right or a civil wrong, why we MUST pay attention to the treatment of other ethnicities, and what black people need more than anything.

Please download or listen now and “Stay Woke”

Enjoy this episode and make sure to go follow Justin on his social channels www.Justinblu.com; (IG/Twitter: justinblu_ ;  FB: @JustinBluUniversity

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We get some dope guests on While Black and today's guest stays the trend..this brother was literally on Honey Nut Cheerios cereal boxes. Now real talk how many folks do you personally that have been on a damn box of cereal? (I'll Wait)

While Black had the chance to sit down with NASCAR pioneer and living legend Bill Lester.

Bill wanted to drive fast since his teen years and finally by age 40 made it to the nation's biggest racing stage. Our conversation today leans in hard on how to find your way to your dreams even when the thing you are dreaming about isn't necessarily accepting of who you are. Bill discusses how powerful the support of a black woman can be and calls out his wife specifically for pushing and pulling him to get out there and make his dreams come true. (Pro tip: Black Woman are indeed magic)

He also goes in depth on being black and educated in NASCAR shining light on both the amazing times and struggles that being a black race car driver created.

Bill is a member of a VERY small group of African Americas to participate in the sport of NASCAR. His story is both black history and a reminder of what black future can look like - we can do anything, be anywhere, and accomplish everything!!!!

This is not only a good episode but it holds true to the While Black promise of exposing you to new perceptions and experiences. 

Enjoy this episode and make sure to go engage with Bill at www.billlester.com

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Twerk, Millie Rock, The Cabbage patch, The Dougie, The Electric Slide, Flossing, Breaking, The Moonwalk, Ballet …… Dance (Oh we do that) is rich in our history and culture. It has been a partner to our community for as long as we have been black and today we are blessed to chat with one of Dance Magazines Top 25 Dancers to Watch - Mr Juel D Lane.  

We discuss being a black career dancer, the importance of the older and newer dances, and how black people have left their mark on the industry. Are we fully recognized the way we should be and what's next for black dancers? Also how do we as black people enjoy our right to be angry while not feeding into the the angry black (Fill in the blank) stereotypes that exist … When can we live in our feeling and our moment without the burden of teaching falling at our footsteps?

Our While Black Isht today is about the all time best dance scene in a black classic or “hood” movie, Did OJ do it, and What do you love most about life while black?

After you listen make sure to check out Ailey II Choreographer, Camille A Brown dancer and Celebrations of Dance Choreographer of the year Mr Juel Lane at www.Jueldlane.com or catch him on IG @jueldlane

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When you hear that someone is a black republican what is the first thought that you have. We polled a few people and the answers didn't surprise me..

Entitled

Sellout

Bougie

Detached

Wealthy

Regardless as to if you agree or disagree with the words used to describe black Republicans I'd like to pose the question are those words fair? Is it fair to judge someone simply because of a political affiliation?

We are of the mindset that if we as black folks are to change our situation and rewrite the accepted narrative on us we will need all of us regardless of income, education, or party affiliation. We need the power of diversity represented by the full spectrum of black people.

So as you listen to our black Republican guest Takosha Swan and whether you agree or disagree consider where we can find common ground to go out and win...together!

As with any conversation there were points made by Takosha that While Black disagreed with but there were also some that we agreed with. 

This episode will help you learn a different mindset as well as how to partner with someone that you may disagree with.

Lastly please remember that While Black is a forum meant to bring black people together and discuss our struggles, similarities, and differences..this isn't Fox or CNN and there will NEVER be fighting between blacks folks on this show

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What would you ask the family who enslaved your ancestors?  Could you listen to them, forgive them...love them? Would you be sympathetic to their plight and misguided actions?

These are some of the topics that we touch on today as we sit down with Diana Roman, a descendant of the Hairston family...one of the largest slave owning families in American history.  Over the course of their dominance they owned and managed 43 plantations accounting for over 10,000 enslaved Africans.

Diana is eager to redirect her legacy from the atrocities of slavery to possibilities of genealogical reconnection.  Her family has complete an intact record for every person they enslaved and are working with the other large historical slave holding families and the mormon to church to provide these records….answering genealogical questions for millions.

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