Kelly sits down with Nathalie, a queer immigrant originally from the Ivory Coast who is an Eco-friendly YouTuber and fashion reseller.They discuss fast fashion and its exploitation of women, specifically women of color, and easy steps we can a
This episode features state Senator Tony Vargas from the Nebraska state legislature. Senator Vargas discusses a variety of topics, including his work during the COVID pandemic in one of the country's biggest hotspots.
In this episode, we are discussing elections, democracy, and the importance of voting on November 3rd. https://vote.gov/https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_LookupEpisode Transcript: https://www.blher.com/blog/attemptingdemocracy
Brittany and Kelly have a conversation with Professor of Law Jeffrey Baker about the importance of rule of law and how it intersects with anti-racism and activism.
Brittany and Kelly Jeanine interview Essence Leftridge, who is a certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and also holds a Masters in Public Health. Essence discusses her journey working in nutrition as a Black woman, and the dispariti
In today’s episode we are sitting down with The Reverend Dr. Wil Gafney.The Reverend Dr. Wil Gafney is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of
In this episode Kelly Jeanine and Brittany discuss the recent protests, the stereotypes of "The Black Vote" and how we each have immense power to make a difference in our communities.
In today’s episode we are discussing life during a pandemic and how we’re finding peace. We hope you are staying healthy and safe during these hard times!
Are social media activists "on the fringe" of what it means to truly be an activist? What's the difference between activism and advocacy? In our final episode of season 4 discuss what activism can look like in our world today. www.blher.com
In today’s episode we are discussing the music we love, how music changes lives, and the importance of music in society and culture. Make sure to check out our playlist on Spotify, where we have a list of our faves! https://open.spotify.com/pl
In this episode Brittany and Kelly break down some of the simple mistakes and faux pas they see in the workplace. They also talk about mentorship and how to network with leaders. www.blher.com
In this episode, Brittany and Kelly sit down for a conversation with Leslie Irby who has made history as the first African-American woman with a disability to earn a pilot's license and the first African-American woman with a disability to take
In the second episode of Season 4 Kelly Jeanine and Brittany discuss the climate crisis, the larger implications, and how black and brown communities are impacted. www.blher.com https://www.instagram.com/blherpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BlherP
Brittany and Kelly Jeanine kick off season 4 with a blunt discussion on love, blackness, interracial dating and how it all collides together in the world we live in. www.blher.com
Join us as we celebrate our 1st birthday with our Season 3 "Best Of" anniversary episode. In this episode we highlight moments from our latest season on topics that impact us as black women in professional settings. Thank you for all your suppo
In this episode Brittany and Kelly discuss a woman's right to choose an abortion, if the right should exists and different perspectives on what it means to be "pro-life" or "pro-choice."
In this episode Brittany and Kelly take a look at the dynamics of power and challenges to obtaining power that women face. They focus on these issues in government, corporate America, and their own lives.
In this episode Brittany and Kelly explore "emotional labor", the unpaid, sometimes unseen work that we do by providing unchecked emotional support to those around us. They take an in depth look at how emotional labor impacts women and particul
Brittany and Kelly Jeanine discuss why young adults are leaving the church. Episode discusses how issues like social justice and community needs are prioritized, and how churches can do better at messaging and including members of all ages.