Alice Gilliam - The Vibe Curator
Black Oxygen
This week on Black Oxygen we have Alice Gilliam, also known as DJ Gemini Gilly. In this episode, Alice shares her life in Wisconsin, how she become a full-time DJ after starting her career as a social worker, key highlights of her career - including being a DJ for the Milwaukee Bucs AND DJ for VP Kamala Harris, and the role of DJing in creating community. #DJGeminiGilly #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlaakInWisconsin
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Ashley Moseberry: I Created What I Needed
Black Oxygen
Ashley is the Founder and Creator of Black on State, a community-driven organization dedicated to elevating voices, art and creativity. In this episode, Ashley talks about growing up in Madison, her vision of creating a more welcoming and inclusive downtown Madison, the 2025 Black on State event which is being held on August 23, and so much more. In our conversation Ashley states that Black folks intentionally stay away from downtown Madison and discusses what is being done to create a better sense of belonging. Ashley has a big vision for Madison - take a listen and find...
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Sabrina Madison: Protect Your Peace
Black Oxygen
This episode of Black Oxygen features Sabrina Madison. Sabrina is a multifaceted leader based in Madison, Wisconsin, known for her advocacy, entrepreneurship, and public service. She currently serves as the Alder for District 17 on Madison’s Common Council. In addition to her role as an elected official, Sabrina is the founder and CEO of The Progress Center for Black Women, an organization dedicated to empowering Black women through entrepreneurship, professional development, and community wellness. In this Black Oxygen conversation, Sabrina talks about her journey to Madison, the...
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Trust Black Women with Yolanda Shelton-Morris
Black Oxygen
In this conversation, Yolanda Shelton-Morris shares her journey from meeting her husband in a middle school program to becoming a recognized leader in her community. She discusses the challenges of being a Black woman in predominantly white spaces, the importance of legacy and recognition, and her commitment to education and social work. Yolanda emphasizes the need for empowerment over mere help, the interconnectedness of poverty and social services, and her vision for her organizing business. She also reflects on the power of music in her life and the importance of representation in...
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Dr. Sagashus Levingston
Black Oxygen
In this episode of the Black Oxygen podcast, host Angela Russell reconnects with Dr. Sagashus Levingston to discuss the importance of amplifying Black women's voices, the historical context of their political engagement, and the complexities of Black womanhood. They explore personal journeys, the impact of the 2024 presidential election, and the parallels between historical events and current societal issues, emphasizing the need for reclamation and authenticity in the face of systemic challenges. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of softness, self-love, and the...
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Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Rising Beyond the Streets to Business Brilliance with J-Ball
Black Oxygen
Hello Black Oxygen subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! From the unforgiving streets of Humboldt Park, Chicago, to the relentless drive of entrepreneurship, our guest J-Ball has a tale that's nothing short of cinematic. His life, marred by the crack era's cruelty and the agony of familial betrayal, unfolds...
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Introducing OuttaDeeBox - Turning the Page: Stacey Clay’s Journey from Incarceration to Inspiration
Black Oxygen
Hello Black Oxygen subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! Today, Stacey Clay lays bare his life's journey from the streets of Milwaukee to become a beacon of transformation. As a certified peer specialist at Athesis Therapy, Stacey recounts the trials he faced, including bullying, substance abuse, and a 28-year...
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Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Weaving Dreams into Reality with Fashion Innovator Kingston Robertson
Black Oxygen
Hello Black Oxygen subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! When streets talk, they tell tales of struggle and success, of alleyways that lead to avenues of opportunity. Tune into a powerful narrative as I, Dee Star, am joined by Kingston Robertson, the visionary behind the Holy Godz clothing line. Kingston's...
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Miriam Brabham: On being biracial in Wisconsin
Black Oxygen
Poet and Green Bay community leader Miriam Brabham came to Wisconsin for love … but stayed because of community. On this episode of Black Oxygen, Miriam, who lives in Green Bay, discusses being biracial, how moving and living in Wisconsin helped her better understand her biracial identity, and the roll of community on her life. In addition, we discussed The Bridge Poem by Kate Rushin - and want it means to be the bridge across communities. #BlackOxygenPodcast #MiriamBrabham #Madison365 #BlackInWisconsin #BlackInGreenBay #DopeBlackPodcasts #TheBiracialEffect #BeingBiracial...
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Ranell Washington and Geraud Blanks: Culture By Design
Black Oxygen
Ranell Washington and Geraud Blanks are two Milwaukee-based entrepreneurs who recently launched Culture By Design. Culture By Design is focused on designing experiences that gets people talking. On this episode of Black Oxygen Ranell and Geraud talk about the the difference between event planning and experience curation, lessons they learned by leading Black Lens in Milwaukee, the role of gender regarding vulnerability and intimacy, their upcoming line up of events this winter in Milwaukee, and much more… #BlackOxygenPodcast #CultureByDesign #EventCuration #Madison365 #BlackInWisconsin...
info_outlineThis episode of Black Oxygen features Nichelle Nichols, the President of the MMSD school board and System Leader in Residence for the National Equity Project. Although born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, for many years she thought that her life and profession would taking her to places much larger than Madison. Today, you’ll learn how Nichelle began in education as a profession, what type of educational experience she wants for all children in the Madison area, and how she now fully accepts Madison as here home. Our conversation covers many topics including, her initial dreams of being an artist, motherhood, achieving equity within education and much more.
#BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInMadison #Madison365 #MadisonWisconsin #NationalEquityAtlas #NichelleNichols #EducationalEquity #EquityInEducation #MadisonSchools #MMSDEquity #MadisonEducation