DBM Ep 58: Cultural Identity, Spirituality & Ancestral Reconnection with Dr. Gina Paige
Release Date: 07/16/2024
DBM Ep 77: Electoral Politics & Black Motherhood w/ Reecie Colbert
Dem Black Mamas Podcast
Dear Mamas & Magic Makers What if I told you a campaign was a story? And if Black women are the heroes of elections, how come we’re never the main characters in the movie? It’s Black Healing/History Month here at Dem Black Mamas, and today we’re holding space for a conversation that feels both urgent and ancestral: electoral politics and Black motherhood. Black motherhood has never been separate from politics. It has always been policy and protest. From the plantation to the PTA meeting; from the ballot box to the budget sheet at the kitchen table, from...
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DBM Ep 76 Thea Monyee's Farewell Episode: Podcasting for a Decade, Evolution & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mamas & Magic Makers We’re celebrating a significant milestone: 10 YEARS of podcasting. In this episode, we reflect on our journey, share personal stories, and bid a loving farewell to our co-host, Thea Monyee. We delve into our experiences and growth over the past decade, shedding light on the transformations in our personal lives, spiritual journeys, motherhood, and creative ventures. From humble beginnings on Skype to creating a nurturing space for Black motherhood and magic, we've shared it all. Thea's Sunset Episode is a tribute to friendship, resilience, and the...
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DBM Ep 75: 107 Days, Kamala Harris & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mama, I’m a simple girl from South Carolina whose mother was a union leader in an anti-union state, so politics was a part of the day-to-day conversations in my home. I am a Black artist, interrogating, reflecting, and expressing new possibilities in the world. I’m a Black mama who desires a free country for her Black children. I’m a Black birth worker who wants Black women to go into birth looking forward to life, not fearing death. I’m a Black woman, a Black mother, a Black artist who wants to be free. These are all the intersections I brought with me...
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DBM Ep 74: A Conversation w/ Loretta Ross: Abortion, Activism, Reproductive Justice & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mama & Magic Makers, What if we told you there is an elder alive today who has the blueprint for this moment? Mamas & Magic Makers, if you don’t do nothing else before the end of the year, sit at the feet of an elder and LISTEN. Keyword LISTEN. Find an elder or make yourself available to one who is willing not only to share their wisdom but also to be vulnerable, sharing their mistakes, regrets, and healing journey. And this is why we're grateful for our conversation with the brilliant, brave, and vulnerable Loretta Ross, one of the architects of...
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DBM Ep 73: Sex, Shame, Black Kids & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mamas & Magic Makers What if I told you your child was born a sexual being? What if I told you that when it comes to sex and our children, we should focus on preparation instead of prevention? What if I told you intimacy and pleasure for your child were on the other side of your fear of them making a mistake? What if I told you resting in that fear erases a part of your child’s humanity and as Black mamas we MUST provide space for our children’s full humanity to be embraced. Those were the aha moments guided me to, cause ya girl has been struggling to talk...
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DBM Ep 72: Back To School & Black Motherhood w/ Dr. Fred Smith
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Dear Mamas & Magic Makers What if I told you the collision of declining birth rates in the U.S., the rise of anti-intellectualism, and the rollback of reproductive rights are having a profound impact on your child’s potential college experience? How do we help prepare our children for the future when the world we know is crumbling before our eyes? In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite kiki partners and Associate Vice President for Equity & Community Inclusion at San Francisco State, , about the changing landscape of higher education, the challenges, and...
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DBM Ep 71: Black Keisha, Black Mamas & Forever
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Dear Mama, What if I told you much of the growth our children may need to show up in the ways we’re nurturing them to show up comes through falling in love? When we tell our children not to focus on love, are we parenting out of fear? What message does that send to our children about the priority to place on intimate relationships, and what generational impact does that have on our culture? How do we raise children who know how to love? In this raw and reflective episode, we take a deep dive into the using it as a powerful springboard to unpack the complexities of Black...
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DBM Ep 70: Communtity, Culture, Books & Black Motherhood w/ Alliah Agostini
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Dear Mama, What if I told you the saying, “real gs move in silence is killing your dream? What if I told you to tell everyone and anyone you know what you want to do? What if I told you your notes app and Evernote are the keys to the manifestation of your dreams? What if I told you every time we tell our stories, we reclaim what was stolen? Every time we create, we declare: We are still here. These are our takeaways from our conversation with prolific children’s book author, , who wrote The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States...
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DBM Ep 69: Clarity, Reclaiming Space & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mama, What if I told you your mess tells a story, and your clutter can block your clarity? What if I told you to reframe cleaning as a way to express gratitude, practice self-care, and create a sacred space where your spirit can operate effortlessly and creativity flows freely? What have you put down that you need to put away? What items are you holding onto that no longer serve you? These are the questions our guest professional organizer, of , brought to the forefront. In this episode, she gently stepped on our toes and helped us reframe our approach to...
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DBM Ep 68: All About Annie, Sinners & Black Motherhood
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Dear Mamas & Magic Makers, Lissen yall Sinners was all about Annie for us! We ain’t gon hold you with our normal intro. In this episode we dive into: Annie, power, and Black motherhood Loss, longing, and sex Black humanity, spirituality, and grief in Ryan Coogler’s films Black migration & the resurgence of Southern Roots PLUS - we have social proof that a Black mama would have made a COMPLETELY different decision than Grace. And we’re excited to have some listeners on The Muthaship, live inside the Black Mama Magic room for this episode. We welcome: , doula and...
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Who is the girl the woman who survived in the belly of the boat that brought you here? Where did she come from? How do we find our way back to that place? Why should we find our way back to that place? In this episode, WE JOURNEY & Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry is ridin with us! Along the way:
✨Thea shares the profound impact of tracing African roots through DNA had on her
✨NeKisha reveals the impact Dr. Paige’s business model had on her journey as a tech innovator
✨Dr. Paige reminds us that the ancestors are a cloud of witnesses always working in our favor with a beautiful story about Chadwick Boseman.
But the road isn't always smooth. We delve into some tough terrain when Crystal shares a personal story about her trip to South Africa that brought her face to face with the complexities and idealizations of her African Heritage.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com), is a pioneering luminary known for revolutionizing African lineage tracing through genetics. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at age 8 with a magazine to fund family trips. Before AfricanAncestry.com, she led GPG Strategic Marketing Resources. Paige travels globally to demystify African roots, promoting Black identity empowerment through ancestral connections. She has traced the ancestry of prominent figures like Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, and Chadwick Boseman. A sought-after speaker and partner for corporations like Netflix and Nike, Paige collaborates with community and faith-based organizations worldwide. Featured in Time Magazine and on platforms like PBS' Finding Your Roots, Paige co-hosted African Ancestry Radio and appeared on MSNBC and CNN. She holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy.
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