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Listen to BGD Blog podcasts, including "The BGD Podcast with Raquel Willis" and "Spirit Medicine: A BGD Podcast About Healing, Wellness and Liberation" with CarmenLeah and ChE.

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The BGD Podcast 7.31.17: The Final Chapter from 2017-08-01T16:55:52

In the farewell episode, host Raquel Willis is joined by activist and writer L'lerrét Ailith for the final episode. They discuss Insecure, #NoConfederate, The Breakfast Club and Trump's Transgender...

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The BGD Podcast 7.13.17: On Jay-Z and Men from 2017-07-13T21:29:39

Host Raquel Willis and writer Candice Benbow discuss Jay-Z's 4:44, Blac Chyna vs. Rob Kardashian, Donald Trump Jr. 's ineptitude and Tyler the Creator's potential queerness.

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The BGD Podcast 6.29.17: Black Bodies are Beautiful from 2017-06-30T00:31:50

Host Raquel Willis chats with Aurielle Marie about Serena Williams' maternity pics, ESPN's Body Issue, Rihanna's love life, Kodak Black's misogynoir and whether Bruno Mars appropriates Black music.

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The BGD Podcast 6.15.17: Amber Rose's Problematic Feminism + Trans Politics from 2017-06-15T19:50:01

Host Raquel Willis discusses Amber Rose's sex positive feminism, No Justice No Pride and the Black Panther trailer. Later, she interviews Andrea Jenkins on her run for Minneapolis City Council and ...

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The BGD Podcast 6.1.17: Be Humble, Miley! from 2017-06-01T18:12:17

Host Raquel Willis discusses Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry's cultural appropriation, student walk-outs on political leaders and the best shut down of Nyansapo Black Feminist Festival in Paris. Later, ...

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The BGD Podcast 3.23.17: Get It Together, Chimamanda! from 2017-03-24T18:14:49

Host Raquel Willis is joined by Elle Hearns to discuss writer and feminist Chimamanda Adichie's comments about transgender women and to explore the ways trans women are resisting in the Age of Trump.

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Finding Freedom in Disability Justice (Ep. 7) from 2017-03-24T16:01:22

Host ChE is joined by activist India Harville to discuss finding freedom in disability justice.

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The BGD Podcast 3.2.17: Save Ben Carson From the Sunken Place! from 2017-03-11T18:32:26

On the newest BGD podcast, host Raquel Willis and guest Blair Imani discuss Get Out, International Women's Day and Emma Watson vs. Beyoncé.

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The BGD Podcast 2.16.17: The World is Pregnant Alongside Beyonce! from 2017-02-16T16:55:13

This week, host Raquel Willis talks The Grammys, Adele and Beyoncé, The Superbowl and Elizabeth Warren with guest Nnennaya Amuchie.

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): 6 Lessons About Healthy Love (Ep. 6) from 2017-02-14T02:23:46

In episode six, CarmenLeah is joined by her wife, award-winning writer and BGD creator Mia McKenzie, to share their lessons in love.

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The BGD Podcast 2.2.17: When We March, We Win from 2017-02-02T21:42:46

Host Raquel Willis and guest Renee Bracey Sherman unpack the Women's March, Emmett Till's accuser and Trump's SCOTUS Pick.

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The BGD Podcast 1.20.17: Don't Come for John Lewis! from 2017-01-20T19:30:07

In our first episode of 2017, host Raquel Willis and guest Jamie Necbitt Golden of Hood Feminism discuss Trump attacking John Lewis, Steve Harvey hating on Asian Men, the Black Church unlearning ho...

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Achieving Our Goals While Struggling w/Anxiety or Depression(Ep. 5) from 2017-01-05T17:24:24

In episode five, CL and ChE discuss achieving our visions and goals in the new year, and beyond, while dealing with anxiety and depression.

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The BGD Podcast 12.29.16: The Good, The Bad & The Messy Awards from 2016-12-29T20:12:33

Before we leave 2016 behind for good, let's breakdown of the good, the bad and the hot mess we witnessed this year. Guests Cate Young and April reign join host Raquel Willis.

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The BGD Podcast 12.15.16: America Was Hacked! from 2016-12-15T17:13:09

This week we discuss Russia hacking our election, the Charlamagne and Tomi Lahren situation and Kanye meeting with Trump!

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Moving From Fear To Action (Ep. 4) from 2016-12-08T16:07:42

In episode four, CL and ChE talk about how marginalized people can move from a place of fear to a place of action in Trump's America.

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The BGD Podcast 11.16.16: Donald Trump Got Elected, What Now? from 2016-11-16T16:27:47

Stop crying for a little while and listen the newest BGD Podcast. Or just listen while you cry. Either way. Host Raquel Willis and guest Shay Akil McLean have lots to say about the election of Dona...

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Day of the Dead and Celebrating Those We've Lost (Ep. 3) from 2016-11-02T15:08:41

In episode three, Day of the Dead inspires CL and ChE to talk grieving and celebrating the people and things we've lost with rituals. Special guest Dr. Cynthia Ramirez joins the podcast to share th...

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The BGD Podcast 10.24.16: Donald Trump, Nate Parker and the Ties That Bind Them from 2016-10-24T14:44:26

Hey, look what we have here! Another episode of the BGD podcast! Grab some snacks and listen in to our host, Raquel, discuss Trump, Nate Parker, and the underlying issues that tie them together wit...

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Cultural Appropriation and Healing Practices (Ep. 2) from 2016-10-19T23:12:39

Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people ...

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Spirit Medicine (A BGD Podcast): Healing With Our Ancestors (Ep. 1) from 2016-10-06T18:31:13

Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE, is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people ...

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The BGD Podcast 9.29.16: Transparent, Strut, and Trans Stories from 2016-09-29T14:42:54

You know what it’s time for? A new episode of the BGD podcast! Join our host, Raquel Willis, as she and actress, writer and filmmaker Rain Valdez talk about the show Transparent, the reality TV sho...

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The BGD Podcast 9.9.16: Colin Kaepernick, Chris Brown and the #AllLivesMatter Celeb Quote Game from 2016-09-09T13:30:12

We're back with a brand new episode of the BGD Podcast! Join our new host, Raquel Willis, as she and guest Cate Young discuss Colin Kaepernick's protest, Chris Brown's latest run-in with the law, a...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 6.6.16: This Is Why We Need Our Own Media: Harambe Coverage & Roots from 2016-06-06T18:21:48

Is all mainstream media bad and racist? On this episode, amazing Black trans activist and writer Raquel Willis (@raquelwillis_) joins Chanelle Adams (@nellienooks) for a much-needed conversation ab...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 5.16.16: What Do We Do With Becky, bell hooks and Azealia Banks? from 2016-05-16T15:12:06

You don't want to miss what this duo has to say about Beckys everywhere. On this episode of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast, Chanelle Adams (@nellienooks) hosts Phoenix Calida (@uppittynegress) to...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 4.7.16: Black Girls Rock, Beyoncé Rumors & The Walking Dead Finale from 2016-04-07T21:05:24

Episode 11! And we're back! The podcast is back in full swing this April hosted by Black Girl Dangerous herself, Mia Mckenzie, with guests Chanelle (@nellienooks) and Shaadi (@TwittaHoney). This p...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.20.2016: Kendrick at the Grammys and Beyonce at the Super Bowl from 2016-02-20T22:50:17

Episode 10! From Kendrick's performance at the Grammys to Beyoncé's "Formation" and Kanye's latest Twitter rants, this was a really Black week in pop culture. In this podcast, Chanelle Adams takes ...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 2.5.2016: Non-Racist Veganism and Non-Binary Femmes from 2016-02-05T15:54:36

Episode 9! The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast is back in action! BGD's Chanelle Adams and Princess Harmony host the episode with special guests Brandie (@feministfists) and Jack Qu’emi Gutierrez (@ja...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.19.15: Patti's Pies, White Girl Tears & NBPoC F*ckery, Oh My! from 2015-11-19T19:55:15

Episode 8!!!! This week, Black Girl Dangerous Mia McKenzie and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden and Cate Young discuss Patti's Pies, Empire, why white women don't need to have opinions on how Black wom...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 11.5.15: White Celebrity "Allyship" from 2015-11-05T20:37:45

Black Girl Dangerous Mia McKenzie and guests N'Jaila Rhee, CarmenLeah Ascencio and Cate Young discuss Ben Carson's new "urban" radio ad, the Daniel Holtzclaw case, Matt McGorry and white celebrity ...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.15.15: Why We Don't Trust Hillary from 2015-10-15T13:14:24

Episode 6 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Reagan Gomez and Cate Young discuss the Democratic debate...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.8.15: Nicki Minaj Is Not Here For Your Bullsh*t from 2015-10-08T20:42:33

Episode 5 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Pia Glenn's Triflin' Cousin Yvonne, and ray(nise) cange d...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 10.1.15: We Highkey Hate Lee Daniels from 2015-10-01T13:39

Episode 4 of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guests Shaadi Devereaux and Travis Alabanza discuss How To Get Away With Murder, the f...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.24.15: Black Women Slaying At the Emmys from 2015-09-24T15:12:33

Episode 3 of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast with Mia McKenzie, featuring Shaadi Devereaux, Vianca Masucci and Travis Alabanza. Topics include black women winning at the Emmys, Serena and #BlameDr...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast 9.10.15: The White House 'Heckler' and Beyonce's Feminism from 2015-09-10T22:11:01

Episode 2 of the Black Girl Dangerous Podcast with Mia McKenzie, featuring Shaadi Devereaux, Jennicet Gutierrez and Vianca Masucci. Topics include Kim Davis, Beyonce and feminism, The Weeknd, prote...

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The Black Girl Dangerous Podcast: 9.1.15 from 2015-09-03T00:38:21

The first episode of the Black Girl Dangerous podcast is here! Listen to Black Girl Dangerous herself—Mia McKenzie—and guest co-host Shaadi Devereaux talk Nicki/Taylor/Miley, Ashley Madison, chasin...

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