Village Vibes Only with Meoshuh Jackson

In this episode, seasoned educator and entrepreneur, Deanna Adams, walks us through how we can ensure that no child is left behind academically, especially during this uncertain time of remote learning. Everything from the importance of black representation in education to how the community can galvanize to better the education system in the black community is discussed. Strategies to strengthen the virtual learning experience are ...

In this episode, attorney and political activist, Qisoundra Flowers, met us in the village to walk us through the importance of black youth and communities of color understanding the law for ourselves and how we can increase political awareness in younger generations. We also discuss the importance of communities of color, specifically black youth, knowing our legal rights and what to do in the event of an unlawful arrest. Knowledg...

We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation to do what's necessary to try to get this parenting thing right! 

Drop in the village and  listen in on this 2-part discussi...

Part 2 of The Parenting Pull Up: The Healthy Black Family episode! Be sure to check out Part 1 of this discussion first!
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We can agree that parenting isn't easy, right?! With parents being at the very center of the nuclear family, our actions and decisions have a direct impact on the wholeness of our children and the health of the family unit. Though parenting may be difficult, we owe it to the next generation t...

Habari Gani?! Happy Kwanzaa! Ujima!

Ujima means collective work and responsibility. In other words, my brother's problems are my problems. On Day 3 of Kwanzza, let's unpack this Ujima principle and its importance to black youth being raised to be conscious of community ills and seeing themselves as solutionists and helpers one to another. They, too, are their brother's (and sister's) keeper. Here to wal...

Did you know that 40% of U.S. human trafficking victims are African Americans, with the overwhelming majority of that number being African American girls and women? In this episode, we're taking a serious look into the truth about human trafficking, sex trafficking in particular, and how this phenomenon overwhelmingly impacts vulnerable black girls and women. Here to educate and walk us through this discussion is Monika Johnso...

 Do you know the signs of depression  and other forms of mental stress to look out for in children and teens? Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death in Black children aged 10-14, and the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents aged 15-19?  In this episode, Crystal Winfield-Edwards, LCSW, helps us navigate the nuanced topic of mental health in Black youth. We journey into the impact of trauma, copin...

In this episode, naturopathic physician, Dr. Firlande Volcy, gives great insight on why proper nutrition in children and teens is so vital and offers great direction on food and supplement choices. Healthy meal prep tips, the do's and dont's of nutrition and why gut health matters in children are all discussed in this episode! In the middle of a pandemic, it is more important  than ever that we are armed with information ...