You Ain't Imagining This!

Join Ama-Robin and Mel for this uncommon conversation about how racism affects Black health. They also use and discuss the Every Day Discrimination Scale (EDDS) that was created by Psychologist David R. Williams. You can find the Every Day Discrimination Scale on the Espresso Talk Today website at www.espressotalktoday.com.

Meet the fearless visionary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Explore the bold and unapologetic side of Dr. King that history often hides from us.

From the challenges of making MLK Day a reality to the radical messages that resonate today, this show will empower and inspire to action. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, speak out, and make a difference in your community, because this is where radical courage meets actionable change.

Join Ama-Robin for this uncommon and inspirational show!

"The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house." Black feminist activist Audre Lorde spoke these words in 1979. She envisioned the dismantling of the global systems of oppression against Black and Brown people. As we enter 2024, Espresso Talk Today examines what has changed in the 45 years since Audre Lorde's poignant speech. We also examine what tools we have that can dismantle the machinery of white supremacy. Join us for this uncommon New Year's talk that reminds us of our individual and collective power.

Habari Gani! Let's celebrate Kwanzaa! Learn the basics about Kwanzaa from Master Storyteller Mama Edie. Learn why Kwanzaa was started, who started it, how to celebrate it, and how you can live the Kwanzaa principles. Great fun and wonderful traditions for the whole family, friends, or just you and the Espresso Talk Today team. At the end of the show, Mama Edie will tell an uplifting Kwanzaa story. Great show for the whole family!

Join Ama-Robin and Mel for this uncommon conversation about how racism affects Black health. They also take and discuss the Every Day Discrimination Scale (EDDS) that was created by Psychologist David R. Williams. You can find the Every Day Discrimination Scale on the Espresso Talk Today website at www.espressotalktoday.com.

Doing Dashiki Fridays. Studying Black history. Learning a (non-colonial) African language. Visiting an African country. Cooking foods from Black heritage. Singing the Black National Anthem. There are so many ways to connect with and celebrate Black culture! In this Real Talk episode, Mel and Robin discuss their favorite ways to connect with Black culture--some surprises here!--and why they feel that it is important, especially now. Join this Real Talk! Bonus: Get a free download of the Embrace your Blackness e-book.

Robert E. Lee Memorial Statue (Richmond, VA). Edmund Pettus Bridge (Selma, AL). Confederate Soldiers & Sailors Obelisk (Birmingham, AL). Buffalo Bill Cultural Center (Kansas). Columbus Day holiday. Gone with the Wind. What do these have in common? They remember the history of White Americans. However, many people—particularly people of color—are denouncing these public remembrances for their idealization of slavery, segregation, genocide, mass rape, and other atrocities. The Espresso Talk Today team approaches these difficult questions and gives their opinions about what should be done about these historical sites. Join us in this lively discussion about White supremacy hidden in plain sight. Enough is enough!

Back by popular demand!

Jorick Gaines returns to talk about wealth building--and getting out of that "Sucker Cycle"!

Financial advisor and educator, Jorick Gaines with WealthWave, Inc., discusses the road to financial security and wealth building.

It all begins with having a wealth-focused mindset.

Jorick discusses the elements of the wealth mindset, the importance of financial literacy, and the actions needed for financial security. His advice helps people in all income categories and age groups.

Join Ben, Marlene, and Ama-Robin (and Jorick Gaines!) for this enlightening, uplifting, and educational episode. This show can change your current financial situation and your future financial status. The time to start is now!

Real Talk is getting uncomfortable in Montgomery. Ama-Robin, Mel, and Ben visit the historical town of Montgomery, Alabama. The town is home to the Equal Justice Initiative which works to challenge racial and economic injustice in the United States.

The ETT team discusses the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. The city of Montgomery is also a living museum. This was an "unforgettable journey through American History." We confront racial terror and reflect on America's conflicting and racist rhetoric and experiences.

Join us for this "uncomfortable" journey of healing in one of America's most historically racist spaces.

Asante sana to the Equal Justice Initiative for its continuing work towards racial justice. You can learn more about their work and support them at eji.org.

Are you prejudiced against yourself? Internalized racism is real and persistent. Where does it come from? What does it look like?

In this uncommon podcast episode, Ama-Robin presents the "7 Signs that You Might be Prejudiced against Yourself." Learn solutions and ways to heal from the effects of internalized racism. She also presents great stories of Black people who have successfully navigated through this hidden web of white supremacy.

Join us for this deep dive into this misunderstood form of racism. No judgment. No criticism. Just awareness.