The Counter-Narrative Show
by s. Rasheem
Latest episode
Black Motherhood: Mother Daughter Relationships
Black Motherhood: Mother Daughter Relationships
About this podcast
The purpose of the show is to provide a critical examination of society and culture through the intersectional lens of race, gender, and class, more specifically it seeks to provide a COUNTER-NARRATIVE. The Show encourages a reflective assessment and critique of unique standpoints and their potential contribution to popular discourse.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 43 episodes
- Black Motherhood: Mother Daughter Relationships · 1 h 9 min · Episode 4In this heartfelt episode of My Black is Beautiful and My Melanin is Poppin: Beauty Blab, the host and her guests Corey Singletary and Arlene Blake dive into the complexities of…
- Healing Black Families from the Inside Out · 1 h 1 min · Episode 16The discussion on healing Black families from the inside out featured Dr. Sharonda Davis, Donna Godfrey, Chasity Chandler, and Carl Laurie. Dr. Davis emphasized the importance of…
- Black Men Vote: Trump & Hillary · 1 h 23 min · Episode 19In a discussion on "Black Men Vote: Trump & Hillary," two black men with differing political views shared their perspectives. Derek, a Hillary supporter, expressed growing…
- The Politics of Social Work: Do Racialized Social Workers Belong in Policy Development · 56 min · Episode 20Rasheem and Candace discuss the role of racialized social workers in policy development. Candace, a recent MSW graduate, emphasizes the importance of social workers' frontline…
- Black LOVE: Polyamory & Other Exspansive Love Practices · 1 h 6 min · Episode 41The Counter-Narrative show discussed misconceptions about polyamory, emphasizing that it's not just about sex but involves deep emotional connections and communication…
- The Lack of Diversity in the Cannabis Industry · 1 h 35 min · Episode 40The Counter-Narrative show explored the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry. Key statistics include 12% of Americans as active marijuana users, a 67% increase in cannabis…
- Minding Her Business (Women Entrepreneurs) · 60 min · Episode 39The Counter-Narrative show featured Natoya and Joy, two black women entrepreneurs, discussing their businesses and challenges. Natoya's brand, Amazing Sophistication, is a…
- Brown and Foreign · 48 min · Episode 14Rasheem hosts a discussion with Ali Hassan and Forus about their experiences as brown and foreign individuals in the U.S. Ali, originally from Rockville, Maryland, with roots in…
- Race, Politics & Social Justice · 1 h 1 min · Episode 17The discussion on race, politics, and social justice featured Vicky J, a beauty YouTuber and social justice advocate, and Carl, a minister and PhD student. They discussed Colin…
- Choosing the Right Mate · 1 h 18 min · Episode 15Brooklyn Taylor, a dating coach and matchmaker, discussed compatibility and choosing the right mate on the "Hers, Mine and Yours" show. He emphasized that compatibility is about…
- From Protest to Policy · 1 h 12 min · Episode 26Rasheem hosts Davon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), to discuss the transition from protests to policy. Davon, co-founder of LBS, traces…
- Orange is NOT the New Black: Race, Gender, & Incarceration · 1 h 10 min · Episode 13Rasheem hosts a discussion on race, gender, and incarceration, featuring three black women with personal experiences of incarceration. They discuss the challenges of…
- White Supremancy & The Nonprofit Sector · 1 h 1 min · Episode 28The Counter-Narrative Show discussed white supremacy in nonprofit environments with Devon Love, Director of Public Policy at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Love highlighted the…
- Black Pathology and the Nonprofit Sector · 1 h 18 min · Episode 30The Counter-Narrative show discussed black pathology and the nonprofit sector with Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. Love critiqued the…
- Urban Farming · 1 h 20 min · Episode 25The Counter-Narrative show discussed urban farming and food justice in Baltimore with experts including Mama Saray, Franco Mueller Paz, Ms. Harris, and Brother Lee Jordan. Key…
- The Strong Black Woman Reinterpreted through a Wellness Lens · 1 h 18 min · Episode 35The Counter-Narrative Show explored the Strong Black Woman through a wellness lens, featuring Dr. Jeanette Wade, Dr. Parker, Dr. Alexander, and Dr. Giscombe. Dr. Wade discussed…
- Black Artists Matter · 1 h 25 min · Episode 36The Counter-Narrative Show featured a discussion on the significance of Black artists, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of various artists. Marquette Shaw…
- Black Women Write · 1 h 13 min · Episode 37The Counter-Narrative Show episode "Black Women Write" featured a panel of black women authors discussing their journeys and the significance of their work. Teresa Stovall shared…
- Grassroots Community Organizing · 1 h 14 min · Episode 29The Counter-Narrative show discussed grassroots community organizing with experts Namdi Lumumba, Dr. Kevin Daniels, and Dr. Johnny Bailey. Namdi Lumumba highlighted his work with…
- Social Determinants of Health for Marginalized populations · 59 min · Episode 33The Counter-Narrative show discussed social determinants of health among marginalized populations with Dr. Jeanette Wade, a black feminist medical sociologist. Dr. Wade…
