Welcome to the (AfAm) House

Afro American Cultural Center at Yale

Welcome to The (AfAm) House is a podcast that explores stories from the past, present, and future told by the Black people who know them best. The Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University (affectionately called “The House”) was established in the fall of 1969 after the rise of issues surrounding race and civil unrest at Yale and throughout the New Haven community. Learn more about the House at https://afam.yale.edu.

  1. Mar 27

    Women's History Month Special

    Listen to Black Yalies talk & answer: Who is your favorite Black Woman historic figure? What do you love about Black Women? How have Black women supported/inspired you? What's one thing Black women need to hear more? For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/

  2. Mar 27

    Hood Feminism with Prof. Alana Edmondson

    What does it mean to be a Black feminist today—and how does that shape conversations around reproductive justice? In this episode, we center hood feminism through a discussion on abortion rights, bodily autonomy, and the lived realities of Black women. Joined by Assistant Director of the House Sydney Feeney and Professor Alana Edmondson, a doctoral candidate in English at Yale whose work explores race and performance, we examine how mainstream feminist movements have often excluded the voices and needs of marginalized communities. To learn more about the House, visit afam.yale.edu.

  3. Mar 2

    The Respectability Politics and "Professionalism" of Black Hair

    In today’s episode, in honor of Black History Month and inspired by the CROWN Act, Naomi Obasa '29, Steven Shepard '27, Aby Haile '28, and special guest Hailey Love '27 (from Coily Curly) discuss their personal hair journeys and their experiences wearing natural hair on campus.For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: ⁠https://afam.yale.edu/connect-with-th...

  4. Feb 27

    The Respectability Politics and "Professionalism" of Black Hair

    "In today’s episode, in honor of Black History Month and inspired by the CROWN Act, Naomi Obasa '29, Steven Shepard '27, Aby Haile '28, and special guest Hailey Love '27 (from Coily Curly) discuss their personal hair journeys and their experiences wearing natural hair on campus." For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/connect-with-the-house

  5. Feb 20

    Black Love @ Yale and Beyond

    What does love look like for Black students today? During the packed weekend of the Black Solidarity Conference at Yale, we sat down with students from universities across the country to talk about romance, relationships, situationships, self-love, and everything in between. From navigating PWIs to finding softness in spaces that demand strength, this episode holds honest, funny, and deeply personal reflections on dating while Black. For more information on the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, visit: afam.yale.edu

  6. Feb 6

    Vision Boards & Honoring Black Futures

    Are you ready to elevate your life this year? Join the Welcome to the (AfAm) House podcast team for our first episode of 2026 as we explore vision boarding and visualization practices, unpacking how intention, clarity, and self-alignment can help you design the life you want and become the person who can carry it forward it in the year ahead.

  7. 12/19/2025

    The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of A First Semester at Yale

    In this episode, listen to Naomi Obasa (New Host, Class of 2029) give an authentic look into her first semester at Yale! For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: ⁠https://afam.yale.edu/ ⁠

  8. 12/08/2025

    Sudan at Last: A Conversation on Darfur

    In this episode of Welcome to the (AfAm) House, Aby Haile (MY '28) sit down with Reem Kahin (MY '27) and Gumana Elrufai (ES '29) for a powerful, urgent conversation about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and what it means to carry that reality while navigating life on campus. Together, the trio explores the history and human cost of the violence, the emotional and political weight borne by Sudanese students in the diaspora, and the role Yale students can play in advocating for justice, amplifying Sudanese voices, and supporting humanitarian efforts. For more information about the AfAm house, visit our website here: afam.yale.edu

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Welcome to The (AfAm) House is a podcast that explores stories from the past, present, and future told by the Black people who know them best. The Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale University (affectionately called “The House”) was established in the fall of 1969 after the rise of issues surrounding race and civil unrest at Yale and throughout the New Haven community. Learn more about the House at https://afam.yale.edu.

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  • Creator
    Afro American Cultural Center at Yale
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Afro American Cultural Center at Yale
  • Show Website
    Welcome to the (AfAm) House