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Habari Gani! Enjoy a guided celebration through the fourth day of Kwanzaa with the Espresso Talk Today team! We'll start with a discussion of the importance of cooperative economics (Ujamaa) in the Black community.  We'll guide you through the candle lighting ceremony with the kinara. Finally, we have a special reading of an original Kwanzaa story about cooperative economics. Harambee! (Swahili for "Let's come together!)

Habari Gani! Enjoy a guided celebration through the third day of Kwanzaa with the Espresso Talk Today team! We'll start with a discussion of the importance of collective work and responsibility (Swahili: Ujima) in the Black community.  We'll guide you through the candle lighting ceremony with the kinara. Finally, we have a special reading of an original Kwanzaa story about collective work and responsibility. Harambee! (Swahili for "Let's come together!)

Habari Gani! Enjoy a guided celebration through the second day of Kwanzaa with the Espresso Talk Today team! We'll start with a discussion of the importance of self-determination (Swahili: Kujichagulia) in the Black community.  We'll guide you through the candle lighting ceremony with the kinara. Finally, we have a special reading of an original Kwanzaa story about self-determination. Harambee! (Swahili for "Let's come together!)

Habari Gani! Enjoy a guided celebration through the first day of Kwanzaa with the Espresso Talk Today team! We'll start with a discussion of the importance of unity (Swahili: Umoja) in the Black community.  We'll guide you through the candle lighting ceremony with the kinara. Finally, we have a special reading of an original Kwanzaa story about unity. Harambee! (Swahili for "Let's come together!)

Watching classic holiday movies is a long tradition. But have you ever watched African American holiday films? Or read Black holiday stories? Grab an "eggnog espresso" and get ready to be entertained and uplifted! Join the ETT Team as they discuss their favorite Black holiday movies. They also examine the importance of Black films and the differences between White holiday movies and African American holiday films. Yes, there are differences! Special gift: Two Black holiday short stories read by Mel and Marlene!  

Habari Gani! Let's celebrate Kwanzaa! Learn the basics about Kwanzaa from Master Storyteller Mama Edie. Enjoy hearing 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. 

Financial educator and advisor, Jorick Gaines, is back! Today he's talking about building wealth. It's simple but not easy. Jorick talks and walks us through the mindset and discipline needed. And he discusses the biggest threat to building wealth: procrastination.  The Espresso Talk Today team is excited to discuss wealth building with Jorick, goal setting, and overcoming procrastination. We also have the espresso flowing! Join us for this exciting and empowering show.  

We are continuing the discussion on how to start a business. You have a great idea. You think that it will be a great product or service. Don't know how to start? No worries! This podcast show will discuss what you need to know to get started. This is the second part of the "Starting a Business" series. See October 8th for Part I of the series. Join us in the Lawyers' Corner for this informative and fun discussion! 

Braids. Locks. Twists. Cornrows. Afros. Bantu knots. These are styles of natural hair worn by Black people around the world. Although these styles can grow naturally, without the use of chemicals, heat, or painful treatments, many Black people experience professional difficulties or school punishments for wearing these natural styles. In this episode, the Espresso Talk Today team is joined by sisters, Tamera and Vaneida White, to discuss their unique hair journeys and the controversy of wearing natural Black hair. Join us for this lively episode!

Racial stress is a fact of life for most Black people. This stress is damaging our mental and physical health. How can we fight the effects of racial stress? Epidemiologist Sherman A. James discusses healthful coping strategies that individuals and communities can--or must--take to protect Black health and support upward mobility. Join us for this important and uncommon conversation.