Umoja: A Comforting Moment for Feeling Connected
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This Comforting Moment marks the first day of Kwanzaa — Umoja, the principle of Unity. In this gentle gathering in the Umoja Cafe in YAIT Town, we pause to remember that we were never meant to carry life alone. YAIT Town is a living sanctuary built through story, reflection, and shared breath — a place you can return to for rest, truth, and connection. Alongside Comforting Moments like this one, You Ain’t Imagining This! offers: Immersive and Sensory Stories that invite you into Black spaces, memories, and moments. Believe Black People episodes that name and challenge racism and the...
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We Carry the Light: A Comforting Moment for Dark Winter Days
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On the longest nights of the year, we gather on the Front Porch in YAIT Town to remember that we don’t face the darkness alone. We Carry the Light is a gentle, Comforting Moment centered on Black joy, ancestral presence, shared hope, and the quiet warmth we give one another — even when the world goes dim. Comforting Moments are short, restful episodes meant to be used however you need them: while resting, walking, sitting in the dark, or simply breathing. These are pauses, not lessons — places to land, soften, and be held. You’re always welcome here — come join us on the Front Porch....
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The Wintering Room: A Story to Help You Rest This Winter
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In this YAIT Town Story, we step inside Nommo Books and discover the mysterious Wintering Room — a sanctuary that appears only in December. This fictional tale carries real and relevant truths about rest, darkness, and cultural wisdom. Ama-Robin, a Black empowerment storyteller, guides us through a mystical yet grounded journey that reminds us: winter isn’t a season to push through; it’s an invitation to soften, breathe, and reclaim the pace nature intended.
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The Day of Gratitude: You Have a Place Here
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Come on into YAIT Town for a celebration unlike anything you’ve ever heard! This is not Thanksgiving. This is The Day of Gratitude — a reimagined gathering rooted in Black joy, ancestral presence, and the flavors of the Diaspora. One long table stretches from the Front Porch to the Community Garden, covered in jollof rice, mac and cheese, plantains, root vegetables, and stories carried across oceans. In this special episode, you’ll walk with Ama-Robin between the chairs, greeting neighbors of all ages — the elders with their laughter and wisdom, the children asking brilliant questions,...
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An Espresso Talk on How to Feel Good Today
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Join me on the Front Porch! Today, we slow down together and learn a simple, powerful practice for rewiring the mind toward what nourishes us. Using four steps — seeing the good, naming the good, staying with the good, and claiming the good — we explore how neuroplasticity becomes a tool of healing, resilience, and liberation for Black folks living in predominantly white spaces. With Auntie Octavia by our side and sweet tea in hand, we talk about why our brains have been trained to scan for danger, why that’s not a flaw but a survival skill, and how learning to gather the good can shift...
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Welcome to Nommo Books- Finale: Behind the Story
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In this final audio walkthrough of Nommo books, we'll go behind the story of the past audios and why we built Nommo Books in YAIT Town.
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 2 : The Boy Who Wouldn't Leave The Library
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Listen to this Nommo Books Story about the boy who wouldn't leave the library
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 3: My First Visit
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Nommo Books — The First Visit I remember the first time I stepped into Nommo Books. The air was warm, thick with the smell of paper and cardamom tea. Rain had followed me all the way from the corner, and when I closed the door behind me, the city seemed to exhale and go quiet. Inside, the light was soft and amber. A record player somewhere in the back was spinning a Coltrane ballad that wrapped itself around the room–I could tell it was a record because of the distinct crackling sound! I love hearing the sax and the crackling. I stood for a moment just to listen. Otherwise, the store...
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Welcome to Nommo Books - Part 1: An Entrance Walk-through
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Let me welcome you to the warm and peaceful hub that is Nommo books with this audio walk-through experience. In this first part, we step inside and breathe in the scent of coffee and sandalwood. Books line the shelves like friends waiting to be introduced, Sometimes you’ll even find a handwritten note tucked inside — a quote, an affirmation, a reminder that you belong. Nommo Books is more than a bookstore; it’s a heartbeat of memory, resilience, and imagination
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You’ve Done Enough: A Comforting Moment of Letting Go
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This special Comforting Moment invites you to pause the noise, settle your spirit, and rest in the calm rhythm of the harvest season. In YAIT Town, the air is cool, the garden is quiet, and the work is finally done. Here, we practice the art of receiving and releasing—taking in what still nourishes us, letting go of what no longer serves us, and blessing it all with gratitude. Through gentle narration and grounding soundscapes, storyteller Ama-Robin guides you into stillness—where breath slows, shoulders soften, and the mind unclenches. This isn’t a story about doing more; it’s a...
info_outlineHujambo community, and welcome to Espresso Talk today.
Today I'll be guiding you through a heartfelt reflection as we close out Black History Month. We'll start by grounding ourselves in the wisdom of our ancestors and celebrating the lessons, stories, and triumphs we've explored this month. Dr. Carter G. Woodson's vision for Black History Month serves as a reminder of the power in knowing our history.
Asante sana for being on this journey with me.
Let’s continue to honor, celebrate, and make Black history every day 🌍🕯️.
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