Hi everyone, welcome back to the Warehouse!

In this episode, Yasmine sits down with Edith Renfrow Smith, a 110-year-old superager and the first African American woman to graduate from Grinnell College.

They discuss legacy, resilience, and the power of memory across generations—sharing insights from a remarkable life of trailblazing and service.

Special thanks to Dr. Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant and Grinnell College for their invaluable support in making this conversation possible.

Host: Yasmine Ware

In this episode, Yasmine explores the inspiring life and career of Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, a true champion for change. From his civil rights activism to leading the investigation into the January 6th Capitol Riots, join us as we uncover the impact of his unwavering commitment to justice and empowerment.

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Happy Juneteenth, everyone!

I was honored to be invited to the White House to do press on the Juneteenth Concert, celebrating community, culture, and music. Tune in to partake in this beautiful moment of change.

Appearances from:

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee

Director Rasool Berry

Pastor John Gray

VP of Public Relations & Communications at Tennessee State Kelli Sharpe

Journalist Mona Austin

Editor-in-Chief Dion Ringgold

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Thank you so much for tuning in. Again, happy Juneteenth!

Meet Maisie Brown, a passionate Mississippi advocate and Truman Scholar. She is a Political Science major at Jackson State University and has dedicated herself to making Mississippi a better place for our youth. Maisie has organized several movements, including the revision of Mississippi’s State flag, the Black Lives Matter Movement in 2020, and now has shifted her focus to the Jackson Water Crisis. 

In this episode, Maisie discusses her evolution into advocacy and the nuances of her role.  

Tune in today to learn more about her incredible story.

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Meet Jana Abdrabbo, a Syrian-American Arab Muslim woman born and raised in Mississippi. She’s an International Studies major concentrating on Arabic and the Middle East at the University of Mississippi.

In this episode, Jana eloquently shares her story and invites us to consider the ramifications of the negative stereotypes placed upon Arab and Muslim people.

Listen to learn more about her, her beautiful religion, and

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In June 2021, I won the New York Times Fourth Annual Podcast Contest with this episode. It's just now that I'm sharing this on Yasmine's Warehouse. 

I transferred from a PWI to a predominantly black public school in middle school. There, my classmates called me an "Oreo," meaning black on the outside and white on the inside. Listen to hear my story and how the term is influenced by stereotypes and media representation. 

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Welcome to the new era of this podcast. Listen to discover the vision. 

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Content Warning: Suicide and Self Harm

988 is the new number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and there’s more to discuss than the name can reveal. For context, I interviewed Mrs. Sitaniel Wimbley, the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Listen to learn more.

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Hello and welcome or welcome back to Yasmine's Warehouse! Today's interviewee is Judge Carlyn Hicks, who is running for re-election for Hinds County Court Judge on November 2nd! She is a phenomenal judge, woman, mother, and mentor, and I'm extremely grateful to be a part of her journey. To learn more about her campaign, visit www.electjudgehicks.org! Thanks for listening and make sure to vote for your local leadership on November 2nd!