Hey Sis Diaspora Diaries Podcast

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Hey Sis Diaspora Diaries Pod is a warm, unfiltered podcast hosted by Nakira G. and KV, that explore culture, identity, womanism, intersectionality, current events, and pop culture, through the lens of the diaspora. Join us for thoughtful conversations, sisterhood and stories that connect communities across borders.

Episodes

  1. Aug 4

    Episode 10: Season Finale & Black August

    Season Finale & Black August is Here!   Black August is an annual commemoration that honors Black political prisoners, freedom fighters, and martyrs. Originating in the California prison system in the 1970s, the month-long observance—which also highlights global resistance to anti-Black violence and oppression—serves as a radical alternative to Black History Month.   Thank you for joining us this season, stay tuned for Season 2!   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  2. Jul 28

    Episode 9: Blackness in Latinidad: Dominican Republic (Part 2)

    In today's episode we continue the conversation about Blackness in Dominican Republic. We discuss racial identity, Dominican culture, politics, & ultimately the story of the first New World Colony, that is now Dominican Republic. Join your cohost Nakira G., KV, and our special and beloved guests Tomas.    Music Highlight: Los Olivos   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  3. Jul 21

    Episode 8: Progressive & Socialist Democrats: Recent Gains & Black Women Candidates That Are Making Headlines

    Socialist Democrats are gaining ground in major cities and the coalitions that are being formed. How young women and men are leading the charge. The Split Happening in the Democratic Party & Importance of Voting and Factors to Get More Leftist politicians in the party.   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  4. Jul 14

    Episode 7: Why America is Becoming Illiterate & The Systems That Allowed It Ft. Letitia Tajuba

    In this episode, we discuss the literacy crises in America and the systems that allowed it to happen. We sit with our guest, Professor Tajuba, who has been an educator in Black and Brown communities across the USA as she shares insight on her experience teaching students.     Book Highlight: Lies my Teacher Told Me: James Loewen   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  5. Jul 7

    Episode 6: Civil Rights & Pride

    To end Pride Month, we wanted to highlight 3 Queer Political People in History who rarely get praised in Civil Rights and Human Rights causes across the diaspora due to their queer identities. Today we will learn about the intricacies of Bayard Rustin, Audre Lorde and Marielle Franco to further uplift their names in history as pioneers of liberation movements around the world.    Book Highlight: Sister Outsider -Audre Lorde   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  6. Jun 30

    Episode 5: BLACKNESS IN LATINIDAD: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ft. Tomas PT 1

    In today's episode we are kicking off our series on Blackness in Latin America with the country where the transatlantic slave trade in the Americas first took root: The Dominican Republic in 1502. In this conversation we are joined by our first guest Tomas, an Afro- Dominican, as we unpack Blackness in Dominican Republic, culture, history, and resilience. Join us in this conversation as we take you on a journey throughout Latin America. This is part 1 of part 2 of Blackness in Dominican Republic.   Book Highlight: Black in Latin America- Henry Louis Gates   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  7. Jun 23

    Episode 4: Intellectual Property & Black Creators

    In today's episode we will be discussing who really profits from Black creativity. We take you on a deep dive into the ongoing conversation of intellectual property, cultural appropriation, and the exploitation of Black Beauty creators. We explore what is currently going on in the Black online beauty space as well as the history of Black patents. We also discuss historical figures such as a man who was enslaved who helped saved thousands of lives, with a practice that had been done on the Continent.   Book Highlight: White Negros by Lauren Michelle Jackson TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  8. Jun 16

    Episode 3: Did Obama Do More For the LGBTQ & Who Can Celebrate Juneteenth?

    Today's episode will discuss the political commentary of the Obama administration’s push for LGBTQ rights and why many believe that Black people didn’t benefit from Obama’s presidential position. We also discuss the history of Juneteenth and the holidays’ recent popularity in the divisive online diaspora wars.    Book Highlight: The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States (Holiday Celebration) by Alliah L.   TikTok: @griotofthediasporaaa & @queenkayvee Instagram: @griotofthediaspora YouTube: @griotofthediaspora For collaborations, sponsorships, guest appearances, or general inquiries: heysisdiasporadiariespod@gmail.com

  9. Jun 9

    Episode 2: Colorstruck Therapy & The Queer Supreme Court

    Today’s episode will discuss the recent backlash of Dr. Cheyenne Bryant and Dominique Morgan. Two social media sensations who have reached a new audience of people, successful rebrands and now have accusations that created a multiverse of misogynistic analysis of punishment. Listen for tonight’s book highlight.   Book Highlights  - Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free by Dr. Sarah L. Webb

  10. Jun 1

    Episode 1: Are we in the New Jim Crow?

    Tonight’s episode discusses the recent gerrymandering elections in Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. A historical fact of Black American figures who believed in mobilizing Black voters in the 1950s. Listen for tonight’s book highlight. Book Highlight: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

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Hey Sis Diaspora Diaries Pod is a warm, unfiltered podcast hosted by Nakira G. and KV, that explore culture, identity, womanism, intersectionality, current events, and pop culture, through the lens of the diaspora. Join us for thoughtful conversations, sisterhood and stories that connect communities across borders.

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  • Creator
    heysisdiasporadiariespod
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
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