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You Had Me at Black is where Black Millennials tell the true-life stories you won't see on TV.

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06.16.2021
Your Invite to The Kickback
Join us Sunday, June 20th at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT for The Kickback: Black Abundance. The Kickback is a live podcast radio show produced by us! Tune in for powerful stories and DJ sets to get you shaking ya azz. It's...
04.28.2021
The Bigger Picture
Khennedi heads to a protest in the summer of 2021, armed with nothing but her cell phone. Almost from the moment they arrived, things began to unravel. Please note this episode deals with the trauma of police brutality.
04.14.2021
PK Problems
Growing up as a PK, Danny always planned to start a ministry of his own. But once he started to lead a congregation, his thinking around what it means to start a church began to unravel.
04.07.2021
Glue is Thicker Than Water
As the older sister, Secunda was in charge of making sure the chores got done after school before her mom got home. One afternoon, her brother challenged her, unraveling her sense of authority and the sibling pecking order.
03.31.2021
Liquid Therapy
Fresh out of grad school, Blake faces a devastating loss that unraveled everything he tired to hold together by a thread for too long. This story deals with loss, addiction, and suicidal thoughts.
03.24.2021
My Art Will Go On
A bad breakup unraveled everything Nate thought he had planned. After realizing he couldn't drink it away, he decided to follow his instincts.
03.17.2021
Interlude: pas.telShade
Our Kickbacks are a live podcast broadcast with stories and music. You're familiar with the stories, we play them here on the podcast. But if you've never been to a Kickback, you've missed out on the other other side- the...
03.10.2021
Doggie Tricks
This story comes Errinn, who was terrified of dogs. Everything unraveled when her boyfriend brought one home.
03.03.2021
The Gut Gets What the Gut Wants
This story comes from Tobi. They found reason after reason to ignore the warning signs of a toxic job, until everything unraveled.
02.24.2021
Date at the Museum
This story comes from Carl. Carl was happy living his single life. That is, until his boy set him up on a date, and his happy singlehood unraveled.
02.17.2021
Welcome Back to You Had Me at Black
Welcome to a new season of You Had Me at Black! This season's theme is "unraveling." You'll stories from all kinds of folks about the moments they confronted things they ignored and pushed aside for too long. These stories are...
02.17.2021
Panic at the Pyramids
This story comes from Taylor. She's an avid and adventurous traveler who happens to live with Sickle Cell Disease. She grew up trying to downplay the physical constraints of the disease, but on a vaction in Mexico, her act unraveled.
11.25.2020
Rewind: Finding Sonshine
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kwynn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner.
11.18.2020
Rewind: The Floor is on Fire
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Deborah saves her coins and stays with a friend-of-a-friend on a trip. She quickly learns that "you get what you pay for."
11.11.2020
Rewind: The Problem with Precaution
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kevin (fka Erk tha Jerk) learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for
11.04.2020
Rewind: Sanctified Gangsta
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes.
10.21.2020
Rewind: Saratonin
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than...
10.14.2020
Rewind: Finding Dragon
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Eric's trip to Cuba takes an unexpected twist when he's forced to confront skeletons from his past.
10.07.2020
Rewind: Theo's Mixtape
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. In this rewind story, Theo, a former child singer, finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition.
10.07.2020
Rewind: Yogi Awakening
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. In this rewind story, Marlon is fresh off a divorce and takes a retreat that arouses him in away he never felt...
09.30.2020
REWIND: The Dates Add Up
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. In this rewind story, CeeJaye's one-night hook up results in unexpected and life-altering changes.
08.14.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Seven: Alexius' Story
This week we’re at home with Alexius Hill, a Memphis-based young mother who chose to give birth at home despite her family and friends’ concerns about doing so. We discuss the stigma around home births, and explore the radical work...
08.05.2020
At the House: Escape
In our final cycle of our 'At the House' series, we hear seven stories about breaking free from people and situations that didn't serve them.
07.29.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Six: Brittany's Story
Unable to find an OBGYN that reciprocated the genuine excitement and warmth she felt about becoming a mother for the first time, Brittany pursues prenatal care with a midwife. In this episode, we explore alternative care models, the vital role...
07.29.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Five: Marilyn and Yvonne's Stories
Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth.
07.22.2020
At the House: Sliding in the DMs
This week we wanted to lighten the mood and take a peak into your DMs. Partly because we're curious, partly because we're a little messy. Here are four stories about the times something's popped off in the DMs.
07.08.2020
At the House: Urban Legends
We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora.
06.24.2020
At the House: Radical Imagination
In the midst of this unprecedented uprising, seven people share stories about moments where they experienced complete freedom.
06.17.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Four: Shellie's Story
After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental...
06.10.2020
At the House: Acts of Resistance
Seven people share stories about the times they've resisted, in ways big or small. Let this be a reminder of who you are, and what you're made of.
05.30.2020
At the House: Acts of Resistance Story Call
We've changed the topic for the next cycle of At the House to Acts of Resistance. Submit your story by Wednesday, June 3.
05.27.2020
At the House: Memorable Moments with Teachers
Between Teacher Appreciation Week and distance learning, folks have spent more time reflecting on the role teachers played in their lives. We hear from six people about their memorable encounters with teachers. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast...
05.23.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Three: Mikah and Cecilia's Stories
Facing unplanned pregnancies in their twenties, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time.
05.13.2020
At the House: Family Discoveries
Over the last few weeks, some of us have spent more time with family than we have in a long time. Others have been forced to interact with our family members in new ways. Today we hear from 6 people who...
05.07.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Two: Roots of the Black Birthing Crisis
Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis.
04.29.2020
At the House: LOVE
The first week of our At the House series is about love. We hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real.
04.26.2020
Welcome to At the House
You Had Me at Black and While Black are teaming up to bring you At the House, a biweekly miniseries inspired by... you know what. Part One of At the House premiers Wednesday, April 29 on You Had Me...
04.23.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - One: Myeshia's Story
Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room.
04.16.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - Introducing NATAL
Introducing NATAL, a podcast about having a baby while Black in the US, premiering April 22. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
04.16.2020
Crosspost: NATAL - The Prelude
NATAL Executive Producers Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabrielle Horton share what inspired the podcast, and what you can expect this season. NATAL premiers April 22, 2020. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
04.17.2019
Spring Finale: New Leash on Life
Welcome to our Spring Finale. We'll be back with the rest of the season this fall. This week we hear from Regine. One night she wakes up in the middle of the night to her mother screaming. She later learns that...
04.10.2019
Help Gone Haywire
This week's story comes from Stephanie, a mother racing against time and the system, to get her kids back. Here's what happened.
04.03.2019
Sarahtonin
This week’s story comes from Sarah. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.
03.28.2019
Michelangelo Corleone
Fearing for his life, Mike runs away from his family.
03.20.2019
Chicken Spot Popped
Alicia bags a date at the chicken spot, and things pop off.
03.13.2019
Acing Lessons on Sexual Liberation
Paula's date from Plenty of Fish goes awry and launching her on a journey of self-love and liberation.
03.06.2019
Joy Trafficking - Season 6 Premier
Welcome to Season 6 of You Had Me at Black! This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This week's story comes from Kelly,...
02.27.2019
REWIND: You're Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is
After an inappropriate situation at work, Brea her asserts her right to be the Angry Black Woman.
02.20.2019
REWIND - The Medicine of the Mind (Countdown to Season 6)
Mark takes an impromptu and life-changing trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru.
02.13.2019
REWIND - Black Cinderella (Countdown to Season 6)
Ianne searches for a reciprocal love that puts them at the center of their own love story.

What's You Had Me at Black about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

You Had Me at Black episodes:

Your Invite to The Kickback

The Bigger Picture

PK Problems

Glue is Thicker Than Water

Liquid Therapy

My Art Will Go On

Interlude: pas.telShade

Doggie Tricks

The Gut Gets What the Gut Wants

Date at the Museum

Welcome Back to You Had Me at Black

Panic at the Pyramids

Rewind: Finding Sonshine

Rewind: The Floor is on Fire

Rewind: The Problem with Precaution

Rewind: Sanctified Gangsta

Rewind: Saratonin

Rewind: Finding Dragon

Rewind: Theo's Mixtape

Rewind: Yogi Awakening

REWIND: The Dates Add Up

Crosspost: NATAL - Seven: Alexius' Story

At the House: Escape

Crosspost: NATAL - Six: Brittany's Story

Crosspost: NATAL - Five: Marilyn and Yvonne's Stories

At the House: Sliding in the DMs

At the House: Urban Legends

At the House: Radical Imagination

Crosspost: NATAL - Four: Shellie's Story

At the House: Acts of Resistance

At the House: Acts of Resistance Story Call

At the House: Memorable Moments with Teachers

Crosspost: NATAL - Three: Mikah and Cecilia's Stories

At the House: Family Discoveries

Crosspost: NATAL - Two: Roots of the Black Birthing Crisis

At the House: LOVE

Welcome to At the House

Crosspost: NATAL - One: Myeshia's Story

Crosspost: NATAL - Introducing NATAL

Crosspost: NATAL - The Prelude

Spring Finale: New Leash on Life

Help Gone Haywire

Sarahtonin

Michelangelo Corleone

Chicken Spot Popped

Acing Lessons on Sexual Liberation

Joy Trafficking - Season 6 Premier

REWIND: You're Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is

REWIND - The Medicine of the Mind (Countdown to Season 6)

REWIND - Black Cinderella (Countdown to Season 6)