You Had Me at Black
You Had Me at Black is where Black Millennials tell the true-life stories you won't see on TV.
Our Kickbacks are a live podcast broadcast with stories and music. You're familiar with the stories, we play them here on the podcast. But if you've never been to a Kickback, you've missed out on the other other side- the music. That's what we're bringing you to today.
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As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kwynn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner.
Kickback with us on Black Friday
Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows. The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase tickets
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As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Deborah saves her coins and stays with a friend-of-a-friend on a trip. She quickly learns that "you get what you pay for."
Kickback with us on Black Friday
Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows. The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase tickets
Follow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack)
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kevin (fka Erk tha Jerk) learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for
Kickback with us on Black Friday
Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows. The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase tickets
Follow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack)
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes.
This episode was produced by Stephany Lowe.
Kickback with us on Black Friday
Join us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows. The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase tickets
Follow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack)
As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.
This episode was produced by Gabrielle Horton.
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Eric's trip to Cuba takes an unexpected twist when he's forced to confront skeletons from his past.
This story was produced by Martina and Britney Abrahams, scored by Deion Henderson, and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Theo, a former child singer, finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition.
This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan.
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After his divorce, Marlon takes a retreat and arouses himself in away he never has before.
This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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CeeJaye's one-night hook up results in unexpected and life-altering changes.
This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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A bad breakup unraveled everything Nate thought he had planned. After realizing he couldn't drink it away, he decided to follow his instincts.
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This story comes Errinn, who was terrified of dogs. Everything unraveled when her boyfriend brought one home.
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We recorded Erinn's story for one of our Kickbacks. The next one is Friday, March 26. Get your tix!
This story comes from Tobi. They found reason after reason to ignore the warning signs of a toxic job, until everything unraveled.
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This story comes from Carl. Carl does everything with intention. That means when love was on the line with a potential bae, he planned their first date to the T.
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Welcome to a new season of You Had Me at Black! This season's theme is "unraveling." You'll stories from all kinds of folks about the moments they confronted things they ignored and pushed aside for too long. These stories are about the work; the messiness between our valleys and peaks; the healing. We can't wait for you to hear what happened.
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Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.
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This story comes from Taylor. She's an avid and adventurous traveler who happens to live with Sickle Cell Disease. She grew up trying to downplay the physical constraints of the disease, but on a vaction in Mexico, her act unraveled.
Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.
Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.
Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.
Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts.
In our final cycle of our 'At the House' series, we hear seven stories about breaking free from people and situations that didn't serve them.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
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This week we wanted to lighten the mood and take a peak into your DMs. Partly because we're curious, partly because we're a little messy. Here are four stories about the times something's popped off in the DMs
We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on Sunday, July 12.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on Sunday, July 12.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
In the midst of this unprecedented uprising, seven people share stories about moments where they experienced complete freedom. Listen to part 2 on While Black podcast on June 28.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
Seven people share stories about the times they've resisted, in ways big or small. Let this be a reminder of who you are, and what you're made of. Catch part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, June 14.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
We've changed the topic for the next cycle of At the House to Acts of Resistance. Submit your story by Wednesday, June 3.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
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Between Teacher Appreciation Week and distance learning, folks have spent more time reflecting on the role teachers played in their lives. We hear from six people about their memorable encounters with teachers. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, May 31.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
Over the last few weeks, some of us have spent more time with family than we have in a long time. Others have been forced to interact with our family members in new ways. Today we hear from 6 people who learned some cool, quirky, and inspiring things about their family members.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
The first week of our At the House series is about love. We hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, May 3.
This episode is sponsored by Idenati. Our listeners can sign-up for free at Idenati.com/yhmab.
The first week of our At the House series is about love. In Part 1, we hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
You Had Me at Black and While Black are teaming up to bring you At the House, a biweekly miniseries inspired by... you know what. Part One of At the House premiers Wednesday, April 29 on You Had Me at Black. Check out Part Two on While Black on Sunday, May 3.
The first week of our At the House series is about love. In Part 1, we hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real.
At the House is a collab between You Had Me at Black and While Black. Subscribe to both shows wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow @youhadmeatblack and @while_black on social media to get notified about new story calls and episodes.
Share your story for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
Welcome to our Spring Finale. We'll be back with the rest of the season this fall.
This week we hear from Regine. One night she wakes up in the middle of the night to her mother screaming. She later learns that her brother experienced a traumatic brain injury, forcing her entire family to confront a new normal.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Jhodie Williams-Powell and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
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This week's story comes from Stephanie, a mother racing against time and the system, to get her kids back. Here's what happened.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
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This week’s story comes from Sarah. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
Join our movement -
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Fearing for his life, Mike runs away from his family.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
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Alicia bags a date at the chicken spot, and things pop off.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Rachel Jones and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Make a contribution today http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
LIsten everywhere
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Paula's date from Plenty of Fish goes awry and sends her on a journey of self-love and liberation.
This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Make a contribution today http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
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Welcome to Season 6 of You Had Me at Black! This week's story comes from Kelly, who grew up in predominantly white Utah. She never knew what her parents did for a living, then one day the cops showed up at her door. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.
This story is produced by Rachel Jones and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell yours on our show
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
LIsten everywhere
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To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons. This week we're rewinding on "You're Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is" from Season 4! After an inappropriate situation at work, Brea her asserts her right to be the Angry Black Woman.
This story is produced by Produced by Jarrod Sport. Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening and Deion Henderson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
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To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, continuing this week with The Medicine of the Mind from Season 3! Mark takes an impromptu and life-changing trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru.
This story is produced by Produced by Jarrod Sport. Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening and Deion Henderson.
About You Had Me at Black -
You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.
Become a YHMAB Patron
This show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.
Rule the world. Tell your story -
Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory
Join our movement -
If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/facebook
LIsten everywhere
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- Spotify: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotify
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To countdown to our Season 6 premier on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, continuing this week with Black Cinderella. Ianne searches for a reciprocal love that puts them at the center of their own love story.
This story is produced by Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Britney Abrahams.
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To countdown to our Season 6 premier on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, starting with Lit as a Feather. 10 year-old Jazz learns the heard way why adults tell us not to play with matches.
This story is produced by Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Britney Abrahams.
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A young woman discovers her husband texting her younger sister, forcing her to dust off skeletons in her closet.
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This story is produced by Stephany Lowe and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Kham gets into the college of his dreams but can't afford tuition. Until he has a great idea on 4-20. What starts off as a plot to make some quick cash turns into a full-on operation.
This story was produced by Britney Abrahams and mixed, mastered and scored by Miles Dotson.
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This story was coached by Stephany Lowe, produced by Rachel Jones and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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CeeJaye's one-night hook up results in unexpected and life-altering changes.
This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Celia gets into it with her landlord, Brenda.
This story was coached by Britney Abrahams and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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At five years old, Richard gets adopted by his kindergarten teacher.
This story was coached by Stephany Lowe and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Krystal puts the pieces of her life back together after a painful divorce.
This story was coached by Jarred Sport and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Joi makes a difficult decision between living the life her mother expected and defining life for her self.
This story was coached by Johanna Middleton and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes.
This story was coached by Stephany Lowe and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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After his divorce, Marlon takes a retreat and arouses himself in away he never has before.
This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Deborah saves her coins and stays with a friend-of-a-friend on a trip. She quickly learns that "you get what you pay for."
This story was coached by Jhodie Williams-Powell and mix and mastered by Mile Dotson.
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Kywnn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner.
This story was coached by Britney Abrahams and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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Felicia moved to LA in search of the Hollywood Dream - dream house, dream man, dream dog. Her pursuits leave her losing all but 1.
This story was coached by Stephany Lowe, and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.
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You Had Me at Black returns with our fifth season on August 1! This season we travel to Houston, LA and Chicago. Here's the host Martina with a introduction to Season 5.
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You Had Me at Black returns with our fifth season on August 1! This season we travel to Houston, LA and Chicago. Here's a sneak preview.
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Seen is a two-part series in collaboration with CultTV which explores how Black fathers pour into their children. Contrary to mainstream narratives, Black fathers are out here. For Father's Day We asked a number of men to reflect on how fatherhood influences their understanding of masculinity, and how that's similar or different to their fathers' parenting.
This episode is hosted by our sound engineer and content strategist, Miles Dotson.
Experience Part Two of this series, at www.youhadmeatblack.com/mothersday18
Mother's Jewels is a two-part reflective series in collaboration with CultTV which explores how Black mothers pour into their children. The intergenerational lessons they draw from (or reject), and the life experiences they lean on.
We asked eleven women, "What's a conversation you had with your mom, and one you didn't have, that you couldn't wait to have with your children?" These are their stories.
After listening, visit youhadmeatblack.com/mothersday18 to hear the second part of the series. CultTV explores the windows and mirrors of black motherhood from the perspectives of three dynamic women: The Working Beauty, a lawyer turned thrift expert and mom-to-be; marketing expert and mompreneur, Rickelle Gordon, and Reba Corrine, a sexpert, mom and bonus mom of five children.
As a first year teacher in the Bay Area, Adha caught one student bullying another. But when it came time to identify the student to the Principal, he struggled to do so.
We recognize that parts of this story are problematic, and You Had Me at Black does not condone the school's actions in this situation. We shared it because sometimes we do messed up things too, and we can all improve in areas of cultural competency.
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After ending his engagement and recovering from a medical emergency, Carl finally learns to listen to Black Women.
Produced by: Britney Abrahams
Scored by: Charlie Corpening
Mix and Mastering by: Miles Dotson
Tickets for our next kickback on December 2 in Houston are on sale. Get yours at www.youhadmeatblack.com/livehtx!
Kevin (fka Erk tha Jerk) learns the hard way to be careful what you plan for.
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- We're coming to Houston! Our next Kickback is at Lions Heart Studio on December 2nd. Tickets go on sale Monday 11/13, but if you're on our email list you'll get access to early bird tickets on Friday 11/11. Head to youhadmeatblack.com/livehtx for more information, and youhadmeatblack.com to join our email list before Friday.
- Thanksgiving is 2 weeks away, which means many of us will be heading home. Protect your curls while you're traveling with headwraps from The Traveling Fro shop. Each line only has 100 pieces! thetravelingfro.com/yhmab.
Despite graduating from a prestigious college and traveling the world, a young man struggles to escape the conditioning of his hometown.
This story is produced by Jhodie Williams. Music & scoring by Charlie Corpening. Mix & mastering by Miles Dotson.
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Chinaka makes an unlikely friend over the fence in her grandmother’s backyard.
This episode is mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.
Elijah and his friends' Saint Patrick's Day fun takes a sobering turn outside of a San Francisco bar.
This story is produced by Jhodie Williams and Miles Dotson. Music & Scoring, Mixing & Mastering by Miles Dotson.
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Bria struggles with how to react to a teacher who can't seem to learn how to speak to his Black students.
This story is produced by Britney Abrahams. Music & Scoring by Deion Henderson, with Mixing & Mastering by Miles Dotson.
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Welcome to Season 4! After a traumatic experience at work, Brea reclaims her right to be the Angry Black Woman. After listening, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play Music to get new episodes straight to your device. Then leave a review!
Welcome to our Season 3 Finale Part 21 This week we’re playing back the last two stories from our last kickback in Oakland. First up is Randi, whose story, effectively dubbed, “The Legend of Yoga Booty #1” needs no introduction. We close out this season with Mehera, who is just tired of being told she’s not *really* black. . Produced by: @adizaheghan . Our kickbacks are a space to celebrate our culture, our community, and to turn up. All across the country we see gentrification push us out, disregard our history and erase our presence. In the wake of that, YHMAB is a notice that we are still here and we are not silent. We want to bring these events across the country and need your help. We have 2 days to reach our Kickstarter goal, or we’ll lose everything we’ve raised. Make a pledge to join our movement at youhadmeatblack.com/donate
Welcome to pt 1. of our Season 3 finale! Today we're playing back stories recorded at our last kickback in Oakland. The first comes from Theo, a former child singer whose mom did whatever it took to support his career. The second, from Mani, who tried to run away from something that was rooted deep within. Produced by: Adizah Eghan After listening, head to youhadmeatblack.com/donate to back our Kickstarter campaign and bring live shows like this one to cities across the country. We have 9 days left to raise $12k!
To her horror, Jessica's dad reveals an unconventional plan to get in to their local zoo. Produced by: Afi Yellow-Duke Scoring by: Charlie Caperning After listening, check out our Kickstarter: youhadmeatblack.com/donate. We're raising funds to bring our live experiences on tour to different cities! Today we released a new reward for ten $50 donors: a 90-minute crash course in launching and growing a podcast. This course will be taught in a virtual small-group over Google Hangout and will cover: - Picking a podcast name - Equipment and software - Designing your cover art - Hosting, and getting set up on platforms like iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play - Must-do marketing activities (pre-and post-launch) Finally, be sure to chat us up in Twitter @youhadmeatblack
Today is our birthday! In just one year we've had the privilege of capturing dozens of inspiring, raw, intimate, and hilarious stories across the country. To celebrate this milestone for us, we reflected on our favorites, and the ones that made the greatest impact on us. Visit www.youhadmeatblack.com/birthday to hear/read our reflections. We'll be back next week with a new story ;) Peace.
Jonathan's story begins after he starts a new job, and learns his company has a program that might help him fulfill his mom's lifelong dream. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music and Scoring by: Deion Henderson After listening, share a story about your mom with us. Email a photo and 1 minute audio recording (mp3 or wav file) to talktous@youhadmeatblack.com by Saturday, 5/13 at 3pm PST.
12 year old Beejus goes to Jamaica on a family vacation, and ends up trying to smuggle cannabis over the border. Produced by: Jarrod Sport Music & Scoring by: Charlie Corpening After listening, share your funniest ganja stories on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack
Welcome to the second installment of our Tech Inclusion series. Tech Inclusion is a conference that brings tech investor, entrepreneurs and workers together to discuss solutions to the industry's diversity and inclusion challenges. They invited us to host a storytelling segment during the conference last year. This week's story comes from Leslie, who has led engineering teams at some of the largest and most influential tech companies. One day after a confrontation with his father, his dad goes missing and Leslie sets out in search of him. Produced by: Adizah Eghan After listening, join us on Twitter @youhadmeatblack
Last fall we were invited to host a storytelling segment at Tech Inclusion San Francisco. Tech Inclusion is a conference that brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and diversity workers to find solutions to the industry's diversity and inclusion issues. This and next week we're publishing the stories shared at the event. This story is from Hadiyah, founder of HBCU to Startup, a community that connects HBCU students and grads with opportunities at startups. But before Hadiyah was a founder, she was an engineer. During her first job out of college, she received some interesting advice on how to handle workplace microaggressions. Produced by: Adizah Eghan
Kevin had a tendency to take on other people's problems as his own. It wasn't until a traumatic experience that he realized how much doing so took a toll on his wellbeing. This story is produced by Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee) Music and Scoring by Deion Henderson (@deion.henderson) Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee) Keep up with us after the show on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack.
One night Fredia got a little *too* drunk for her own good, and learned a valuable lesson. This story is produced by Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee) Music and Scoring by Deion Henderson (@deion.henderson) Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee) Keep up with us after the show on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack.
Mark takes an impromptu and lifechanging trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru. * Produced by Jarrod Sport * Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening (@Black_ChinaKid) and Deion Henderson (@Deion.henderson) * Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@the_lovelybee) Use the hashtag #youhadmeatblack to join the conversation.
Eric's trip to Cuba takes an unexpected twist when he's forced to confront skeletons from his past. Follow us on Twitter - @youhadmeatblack Produced by Afi Yellow-Duke (@ayellowdutchess) Music & Scoring by Charlie Corpening (@Black_ChinaKid) Sound Engineering by Miles Dotson ( Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@The_lovelybee)
200 people squeezed into an Oakland backyard to listen to stories and celebrate the launch of our second season in early October. These are the stories shared that night. Produced by: Adizah Eghan Photo by: Alexandra Fox
From a young age, Greg knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. One day he received an invitation for the opportunity of a lifetime, but the opportunity was not at all what he expected. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @m__tina
Jasmine threw a party, yea she threw a party. People came over, yea she threw a party. This is story about when creating a safe space for yourself becomes a form of activism. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @diracproductions Photo by: Martina Abrahams
Jordannah's a musician, singer and writer. But after an important relationship ended, she fell into a dark place and stopped creating. Then one day at a party she picked up a guitar, played a song, and changed her life forever. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @witty.media
Jamica agreed to help her BFF move cross-country... in an 22-foot truck. The move was so unpredictable and ridiculous that she kept a journal. Here's what it said. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano
In 1992, the Blood and Crip gangs in Los Angeles delcared a truce after over two decades of rivalry. This peace agreement became known as The True of Nine Deuce. When he was 5 years old Damon and his family were victims of a shooting that became a catalyst for the truce. He brings us through that life-changing day. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring: @diracproductions Photo by: @quinntonharris
Zeus has traveled the world as an acrobatic slam dunker. But before he was getting standing ovations in basketball arenas, he was a kid in West Oakland hungry for some sense of power. One day het met the local legend that would change his life forever. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @quinntonharris
Julia grew up in an all-white town and never thought twice of it. That changed one afternoon when her friend got her, and her blackness, f*cked up. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano
Mimo's dream was to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and dedicate her life to serving the underserved. The only thing in her way was a toxic boss, who at every turn tried to tear her down. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring By: @topshelfcuzo Photo By: @quinntonharris
While working at a popular Oakland restaurant, DeMareon overheard his coworkers make troubling remarks about black and brown patrons. When he finally spoke up, everything hit the fan. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: Martina Abrahams
At 25, Niema planned the rest of her life out. At 28, she panicked when it didn't go as planned, until changed her perspective and the very thing causing her anxiety became her source of reassurance. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: @micholiano
For years, Aridy suffered from depression. During that time, Lin Manuel-Miranda's music was her refuge. Her story teaches us that sometimes joy comes when you put yourself out there in the most unexpected places. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: @witty.media
This summer we teamed up with the good people at Clouds- a new TV series about a guy who creates a dating app after breaking up with his fiance- to pay homage to the Town that birthed our respective projects, Oakland, CA. We threw a party yea we threw a party. People came over yea we threw a party. We hosted a storytelling and film event to share stories about Oakland. This week we're sharing the stories recorded that night. Produced by: Adizah Eghan
Growing up, Juliet turned to A Different World as an escape from the academic and social pressures of her Nigerian parents. She desperately wanted to be Denise Huxtable and thought she knew what it'd take to get to college, until her high school advisor gave her some honest feedback and a tough pill to swallow. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @properperspective Music & scoring by: @phdirac
In 2005 Pen was a first year college student unsure of his calling and not doing much with his time. Then, an invitation to attend and report on the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington DC changed everything, igniting a fire in him for reasons he never expected. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @micholiano Music & scoring by: @topshelfcuzo
Welcome to Season 2 of You Had Me at Black! Over the last 8 weeks we've recorded stories from over 2 dozen people from all around the country. Despite their different backgrounds, they all share two things in common: love for their Blackness and belief in the power of storytelling. Starting today, you can look forward to 2 stories each week, and a video story each month. Make sure you get all of our content right when it drops. Head to youhadmeatblack.com/bside to sign up for our newsletter.
16 years after NWA’s ‘Fuck tha Police’ rocked the nation, Sinclair is pulled over by LAPD. It’s Halloween, and he’s dressed as none other than Eazy-E. In this ironic set of events, you’ll never guess what saved him. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Scored By: Makeda Kaya Photo by: @micholiano
Growing up queer femme and black in Alabama, Ian learned very quickly what it means to love, but not be loved back. That is, until one day they became the center of their own love story. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @properperspective Music & scoring by: @topshelfcuzo
For our final episode of Season 1, tune in to hear the stories shared at our live storytelling event in Oakland, CA! First up is Dani, who you may remember from "Wanderlost." This time, she shares a story about not taking any sh*t from her racist South African landlord. The second story you'll hear is by Dara from the season 1 hit, "No Thank You;" who at the tender age of three experienced her first "trip." We close out the episode with Cory, from "BLM is Real," as he brings us through his 15 minutes of Black Twitter hashtag fame.
Alex and her friends started off what should've been an ordinary Saturday night out at a popular bar in Oakland, CA. Singled out by a bartender for their attire, the situation escalated and ended up with Alex in the back of a cop car. With a growing spotlight on and record of police brutality, Alex's emotional story brings us right to the delicate line between self defense and self preservation.
Depression does not discriminate. But like many of us, Bie grew up hearing and believing that it’s something only white people experience. So, she pushed the idea of depression out of her mind as she struggled to heal from death and heartbreak as an adult, until an episode of Real Housewives opened her eyes and motivated her to take action.
We all have that one friend who falls in love every time he walks down the street. The type to spend days talking about the future he's about to have with some random woman he saw on the subway. Who every week swears he found wifey, and vows to let all his previous imaginary wifeys go. Tennyson is that friend. He fell in love for the first time in 2nd grade. To profess his love, he made his crush a gift for Valentine's Day. Listen as Tennyson brings us back to that momentous day.
Corey woke up one Saturday expecting to grab a burrito and bum around all day... until he ran into some Black Lives Matter activists and followed them to a rally in San Francisco.
While studying abroad in South Africa, Dani set out on a trip across the border to neighboring Mozambique and the esteemed Tofo Beach. Expecting a smooth journey, she experienced hiccup after hiccup, only to have an epiphany on what it really means to be an adventurer.
Dissuaded by a college advisor, Keyaira drops her dream of becoming a professional writer for a marketing career in NY that can bring in the big bucks. But after a series of failed jobs don't deliver the satisfaction or financial security she’d hoped, Keyaira quickly learns what happens to a dream deferred.
Welcome to You Had Me at Black, the podcast where Black Millennials tell true-life stories. Our co-founder Martina explains our inspiration for the podcast.
A new anchor in a rural North Carolina newsroom, Averi overhears troubling comments about the effect her Blackness has on the station.
What’s your favorite memory from college? For Spencer, his was a party at 12 Bryant St at Howard University. He recounts the most memorable party ever, Bacardi Gras.
What happens when new tenants and businesses appropriate the cultures of the displaced? Nnenna knows firsthand. What started off as a fun way to celebrate a friend’s birthday turned into an isolating and humiliating experience in a San Francisco dance studio.
An unexpected Myspace message leads Adha to his first house party in high school. It ends up being his best night ever, but in the most bittersweet way.
After waking up in paralyzing pain one morning, Dara refuses to accept an unlikely diagnosis from her doctor.
Amidst mental illness breaking her family apart, Sharell's Grandmother's love and resilience provided a safe haven.
A self-dubbed pyro, 10 year old Jazz loved playing with fire and would do so at any chance she could get. Then one day a game of ‘light as a feather, stiff as a board’ became way.too.lit.
Amidst mental illness breaking her family apart, Sharell's Grandmother's love and resilience provided a safe haven.
A self-dubbed pyro, 10 year old Jazz loved playing with fire and would do so at any chance she could get. Then one day a game of ‘light as a feather, stiff as a board’ became way.too.lit. Here’s an exclusive clip for our earliest supporters, from “Lit as a Feather.”
