Attend Dear Black Women March 18, 2026 12 EST Register HereThis episode dives deep into the ways Black women embrace aging, culture, and community, challenging societal narratives around youth and beauty. It also explores the significance of food, family traditions, and ancestral connections that sustain Black culture across generations.Stay in the know!Where to Find WOTAOfficial Hashtag: #WOTAInstagramYouTubeThreadsFind our Book recommendations on StoryGraphStay ConnectedIs there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at whatsontheagendapod@gmail.comFollow us on Socials:Instagram: @whatsontheagendapodThreads: @whatsontheagendapodYouTube: @whatsontheagendapodKeep up with Raven MartinInstagram: @RayeRenaYouTube: @RavenRenaTikTok: @RavenRenaMKeep up with Morgan MooreInstagram: @prettygirllifterYouTube: @morgan-allison2513TikTok: @prettygirllifterChapters00:00 - Personal health and medical conditions affecting Black women 00:30 - The importance of flossing and dental health in Black communities 04:13 - Reflecting on personal challenges versus community struggles 05:00 - Church attendance, spiritual nourishment, and community support 06:02 - The role of faith, sermons, and online spiritual engagement 07:06 - The significance of building relationships through church and community 09:17 - Preaching, sermon preparation, and the experience of seminary 10:00 - Celebrating Women's History Month and honoring Black women leaders 11:00 - The spiritual and cultural significance of ancestral recipes and rhythms 12:24 - Cooking, food as a form of healing, and traditional African flavors 13:45 - Food experimentation, seasonings, and cultural culinary practices 14:27 - Making meals, resourcefulness, and the importance of leftovers 16:03 - Cooking as therapy and the joy of nourishing oneself and others 17:01 - The cultural roots of food, family, and generational recipes 18:13 - The connection between food, health, and cultural identity 19:01 - Black women aging beautifully and embracing older age with pride 20:02 - The societal focus on youth and the beauty of aging gracefully 21:24 - Role models and admired Black women in media and culture 22:34 - Viola Davis as a beauty muse and cultural icon 23:07 - Embracing aging as a spiritual and cultural journey 24:50 - The importance of Black elders and their wisdom 26:05 - Black women’s longevity and the nourishment from traditional foods 27:02 - The resilience and beauty of Black women aging and self-expression 29:01 - Community, family, and matriarchal legacies passed down 30:02 - The significance of aging in Black culture and its celebration 31:06 - Roots in African origins, indigeneity, and ancestral connection 32:43 - The role of food and earth connection in Black longevity 33:41 - The impact of systemic racism, health disparities, and survival 36:17 - The spiritual and cultural significance of food and nourishment 37:13 - The link between food, identity, and aging gracefully 38:44 - The deep connection between Black land, ancestry, and beauty 41:09 - The importance of respecting elders and preserving cultural legacies 44:57 - White versus Black family structures and community ties 45:41 - The matriarchal role of Black women and aging with purpose 47:34 - Oral tradition, culinary wisdom, and multi-generational learning 48:09 - The intersection of food, identity, and mental health in Black women
