This place was created for black people living or working in majority white spaces, and those who struggle with black identity because they don’t fit the stereotypical ideas of what it means to be black. You’ll hear the stories of people like you. You’ll learn strategies for developing a strong black identity in yourself and in your children. We’ll discover how to thrive in black picket fence environments without losing yourself. And hopefully you’ll feel less alone on your journey. This pla ...
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Supporting Black Moms with Susan Seay
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1:02:01This episode is for you moms! We are so delighted to present to you a conversation with Susan Seay, an international speaker, and podcaster who focuses on helping moms be intentional in their mothering. She shares her own experiences as a mother of seven children! She also talks about the unique challenges that black moms face and she gives some pr…
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Deondra and Alecia are back for part 2 of Healthy black identity. This episode focuses on how to transmit a healthy black identity to the next generation when living in Black Picket Fence Environments.By Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
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In this episode, Deondra and Alecia discuss the practical signs of a healthy black identity.By Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
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Deidra Floyd joins us to give parents practical advice on how to advocate for their child in schools where their child is one of a few black children on campus.
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In this episode, our host Deondra helps us understand racial identity development and it's impact on our lived experiences.By Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
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In this episode, Alecia and Deondra talk with Uganda Richardson, an activist and a licensed clinical social worker. She helps us understand racial trauma, some of the very real effects of racial trauma, and how to find healing. Check out Uganda's Facebook group called Groundbreakers National: Undoing What's Been Done to connect with more of Uganda'…
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Understanding mental health with Dr. Fallon Fagan
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1:06:53We center the black experience in regards to mental health as we talk with Psychiatrist, Dr Fallon Fagan. She clarifies some misunderstandings and dispels some common myths. This is an important conversation that has the potential to save black lives or move you from surviving to thriving. Edited by Dan Caporello…
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The Baptiste children and their Black Picket Fence experience
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1:10:31Alecia and Deondra interview Alecia's children about their Black Picket Fence Experience. To connect with Brian: @malikonthenet Edited by Dan CaporelloBy Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
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Introduction to The Black Picket Fence Podcast
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26:44In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the podcast. Edited by Dan CaporelloBy Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
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