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This episode is a special compilation of friends, family, and homies sharing personal wisdom and ethical and cultural insights about what they love about being Black. During a time of increasing racial profiling, state sanctioned violence, and cultural erasure, it’s more important than ever before to create our own narratives and value around our identities. Tune in to hear an original poem from me and to laugh, be inspired, and learn from various backgrounds, locations, and perspectives about what it means to love the skin you’re in.

The incredible people featured in today’s episode includes:

Tushiya Hunter - Fashion strategist, stylist, storyteller, creative leader, community builder

Jackie Summers - Activist, Griot, Brujo, America's first licensed Black distiller, James Beard Finalist, Creator of the most-awarded American made liqueur of all time, Sorel.
Christina Bryan - Business coach, champion of women of color running businesses.
Joel Scott - Leader, Innovator, Strategist, People Whisperer
Ron Johnson - Father, Servant, Leader, Educator, Creator
Krystal Williams - A community builder and tech manager in corporate America
Motion Alli - A mult-discipliniary artist who uses his words through the mic and writing to tell stories, create community and bring people together
Ade Cox - Equity Centered Strategist, System Thinker, Entrepreneur, and Educator
Cherie Blacken (my momma!) - a quality manager, SQR practioner, and environmental specialist for a Fortune 500 packaging company.

What I Love About Being Black