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08/12/2024

Flavors of Family and Friendship

Have you ever wondered how food can bridge cultures and connect us to our roots? Join us as we uncover the delectable secrets of Henry's family heritage, where a simple school assignment turns into a magical culinary adventure. Inspired by his grandmother and the enchanting story "Plantains Go With Everything" by Lissette Norman, Henry embarks on a quest at the local library, leading him and his grandmother into a world where the aromas of plantains weave tales of tradition and family. As the magical journey unfolds, Henry discovers the flavors of his Haitian ancestry through the delicious dish with plantains prepared with love by his family. The kitchen becomes a canvas of storytelling, with Henry's dad sharing heartfelt memories of his parents and their journey from Haiti to the United States. Friends are drawn by the enticing smells, turning an ordinary evening into a vibrant celebration of culture, storytelling, and shared meals. This episode of Henry's Library paints a vivid picture of how books can bring stories—and flavors—to life, deepening the bonds of family and friendship. Support the show What is Black Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/whatisblk/ https://www.facebook.com/WhatisBlk/

08/12/2024

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7 min
25/08/2025

Henry and the Parrot Adventure

In this imaginative episode of Henry’s Library, Henry and his friends take a magical journey sparked by a feather bookmark—and meet a singing parrot named Peter! When Peter tries to make new bird friends, he’s teased for being different, especially for his love of veggies and catchy songs. But with kindness, empathy, and a little help from Henry, Eric, and Vanessa, Peter discovers that being yourself is more than enough to make real friends. This heartwarming story explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and staying true to yourself—even when others don’t understand. Join us as we celebrate the power of imagination and the importance of celebrating our differences. Story written by DTevieyus Joiner. Support the show What is Black Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/whatisblk/ https://www.facebook.com/WhatisBlk/

25/08/2025

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9 min
02/08/2023

Friends and Robots

We're excited to share today's adventure Friends and Robots. In this episode, Henry and friends embark on an exciting journey filled with friendship, new discoveries, and the amazing world of robotics. Visit our website for free activities and to learn more the topics and books mentioned in this episode. Books mentioned in today’s episode: 'Maya and the Robot' by Eve Ewing. This podcast is a production of What is Black. Created by Dr. Ashaunta Anderson and Dr. Jacqueline Douge Episode written by Jacqueline Douge Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers-https://www.silvermansound.com Sound design and editing: Vita Productions, LLC Cover art: Dreahna Lewis Illustration Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast! Thank you for listening to the show. For more visit, https://www.whatisblack.co/henryslibarypodcast This shownote contains an affiliate link to Bookshop.org. If you click on it, and make a purchase I’ll receive a commission. Support the show What is Black Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/whatisblk/ https://www.facebook.com/WhatisBlk/

02/08/2023

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8 min
27/09/2023

Henry's Space Adventure

We're excited to share today's adventure, Henry's Space Adventure. Visit our website for free activities and to learn more about the topics and books mentioned in this episode. Books mentioned in today's episode: "The Night Owl Goes to Space" by Kim C. Lee This podcast is a production of What is Black. Created by Dr. Ashaunta Anderson and Dr. Jacqueline Douge Episode written by Jacqueline Douge Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers-https://www.silvermansound.com Sound design and editing: Vita Productions, LLC Cover art: Dreahna Lewis Illustration Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast! Thank you for listening to the show. For more information, Support the show What is Black Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/whatisblk/ https://www.facebook.com/WhatisBlk/

27/09/2023

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5 min
24/06/2019

Dr. Nathan Chomilo: The role of early childhood literacy in advancing racial and health equity

Our guest today is Dr. Nathan Chomilo. Dr. Chomilo is both a pediatrician and doctor of internal medicine. He works in Minnesota and serves as the Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Minnesota. His advocacy work includes the impact early childhood intervention and healthcare access have on the long-term prospects of our children and how physicians and health systems can address racial & health equity. During this episode, he shares his work with to address racial & health equity, importance of early childhood literacy, work with Reach Out and Read, resources to help parents address race, and book recommendations. Bio: Dr. Nathan Chomilo received a Zoology degree from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and was the Pediatric Chief Resident at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. He practices as a General Pediatrician at Brookdale Clinic and an Internal Medicine Hospitalist at Methodist Hospital with Park Nicollet Health Services/HealthPartners. His advocacy work includes the impact early childhood intervention and healthcare access have on the long-term prospects of our children and how physicians and health systems can address racial & health equity. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Early Childhood and Section on Minority Health, Equity & Inclusion, is one of the Early Childhood Champions for the MN chapter of the AAP, currently serves as the Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Minnesota, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School where he is a clinic preceptor and a member of the Medical Schools Admissions Committee, has been appointed to the Governors Early Learning Council and helped start the organization Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity (MDHEQ) where he serves as the Vice-President. His advocacy work with Reach Out and Read MN & MDHEQ has been recognized by Mpls.St Paul Magazine in their 2018 Top Doctors: Rising Stars edition, by Reach Out and Read National which awarded him the 2018 Medical Champion Achievement Award and the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights which recognized him as a 2019 History Maker at Home recipient. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife & son. Twitter: @ChomiloMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNateMN/ Links to organizations discussed: Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity www.mdhealthequity.comReach Out and Read Minnesota www.reachoutandreadmn.orgThink Small https://www.thinksmall.orgEmbrace Race https://www.embracerace.orgRaising Race Conscious Children https://www.raceconscious.orgBooks for kids: *Please, Baby,Please *by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee (Authors), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)Little Blue Truck Series by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)Africa's Not a Country by Margy Burns Knight (Author), Anne Sibley O'Brien (Illustrator)

24/06/2019

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35 min
07/05/2025

Empowering Black Fathers Through Community and Storytelling

In this episode of Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children, hosts Drs. Valerie Adams-Bass and Sheretta Butler-Barnes welcome Brad Edwards, Director of Community Engagement & Program Strategy at Dear Fathers, a national media platform dedicated to Black fatherhood. They explore how Brad and the Dear Fathers team empower Black fathers through storytelling, community support, and culturally informed programming. Brad shares his journey into fatherhood and discusses impactful initiatives like Dads to Doulas and Fearless Fathers 101, which support Black dads in navigating fatherhood, improving mental health outcomes, and reducing infant mortality rates. Tune in to hear how intentional community engagement, vulnerability, and joy are reshaping narratives around Black fatherhood—and learn practical tools for supporting and celebrating the dads in our lives. Stay Connected with Brad Edwards Website: https://dearfathers.com Instagram: @brad.m.edwards, @dear.fathers This episode is brought to you by What is Black Follow us: @joyfulresilientblackchildren on Instagram & Facebook

07/05/2025

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32 min
29/03/2020

Bonus Episode: Creating Community for Moms with Lara Schulte of Generation.Mom Podcast

It's important that moms feel supported and there's no better way to find that support than in a community with fellow moms. During today's episode, I'm joined by Lara Schulte, host of Generation.Mom podcast, to talk with me about why it's so important for moms to build communities. What's in this episode: Lara discusses why she and her co-host Jenn Rout created Generation.Mom podcastHow they help mom navigate motherhoodHow a moms building community can help address feelings of isolationTips on how mom can create communityDiscussing the vulnerability of building friendships and connections with other moms

29/03/2020

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42 min
05/08/2019

The RESilience Initiative: Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Conversations About Race

During this episode I speak with Lauren G. Caldwell, JD, PhD, Keyona King-Tsikata, and Tiffany G. Townsend, PhD from the American Psychological Association (APA) to discuss the RESilience Initiative. RESilence's goals are to address the effects of racism, racial bias and discrimination through: Increasing knowledge of racial and ethnic socialization (RES) as an important part of identity development.Increasing the effective use of racial and ethnic socialization.Supporting parents in managing their own experiences while helping their children learn positive messages about race and ethnicity.Increasing attention to RES and related issues among researchers, research funders, practitioners, educators and other stakeholders.Bios: Lauren G. Caldwell, JD, PhD, is the director of the Children, Youth and Families Office (CYFO) of the American Psychological Association. The CYFO coordinates and tracks APA initiatives related to children, youth and families across the organization. Housed in the Public Interest Directorate, CYFO works to fulfill APA's commitment to applying the science and practice of psychology to the fundamental problems of human welfare and the promotion of equitable and just treatment of all segments of society through education, program delivery, and policy design and implementation. Keyona King-Tsikata is the director of the Office on Socioeconomic Status (OSES) of the American Psychological Association. OSES is responsible for directing, overseeing, facilitating and promoting psychology's contribution to the understanding of SES and the lives and well-being of the poor. As such, the office works to develop and facilitate relationships and activities to advance psychology as a major force in research, policy and advocacy related to SES. Tiffany G. Townsend, PhD, is the senior director of the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs (OEMA) at the American Psychological Association. OEMA works to increase the scientific understanding of the ways in which culture pertains to psychology and ethnicity influences behavior. This is accomplished, in part, by ensuring the appropriate training and development of psychologists who can adequately work with our nation's ethnically diverse society and move the extant literature concerning multicultural psychology forward. The office also promotes the development of public policies that support the concerns of psychologists of color and the communities they serve. To learn more about RESilience go to: https://www.apa.org/res Parent resources: https://www.apa.org/res/parent-resources/index

05/08/2019

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39 min
29/06/2020

Talking About Colorism Part 1- Genesis Begins Again with Alicia D. Williams

In the first part of a two-part series on colorism, I'm talking author and educator Alicia D. Williams about her book Genesis Begins Again. We'll discuss her inspiration for writing the book, talk about colorism in the Black family, and learn how colorism impact children. The episode is brought to you by Audible. You can sign up today for your free 30 day trial at www.audibletrial.com/whatisblack Go to https://www.whatisblack.co to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/Facebook: @whatisblk

29/06/2020

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53 min
10/02/2022

Reconstructing Black Education

On today's episode we're joined by Kaya Henderson, the CEO of Reconstruction, an education company that's rethinking how we educate Black children about Black people, culture and contributions of Black people. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcast, YouTube, Stitcher, Audible and wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is brought to you by: mater mea Announcements Sign up for our newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/whatisblack/newsletter We're on Patreon, become a patron Guest social media Reconstruction https://reconstruction.us (Instagram & Facebook)-@reconstructionus (Twitter)-@reconstruct_us (LinkedIn)-https://www.linkedin.com/company/reconstruction-us/ What is Black-@whatisblk #whatisblack

10/02/2022

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25 min

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