Speaking of Racism

A podcast dedicated to honest discussions on race and racism.


  • Black History Moment with Tina Strawn

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hxrqb-fa8461 We are kicking off our Black History Month series with Speaking of Racism owner and co-host, Tina Strawn. Tune in and listen as Tina highlights two people who have impacted her: Alice Walker, and her debate and speech teacher- Electra Kitchin.   Stay tuned for more BHM moments from our board members this month!… Continue reading

  • Black Sisterhood with Tressie McMillan Cottom

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j4uwz-f8dc68 Tressie McMillan Cottom joined Tina to talk about her book Thick: And Other Essays (2019), winning the MacArthur Foundation’s Genius Grant, Black Sisterhood, and more. “Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Senior Research Fellow at the… Continue reading

  • Black Sisterhood with Tressie McMillan Cottom

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j4uwz-f8dc68 Tressie McMillan Cottom joined Tina to talk about her book Thick: And Other Essays (2019), winning the MacArthur Foundation’s Genius Grant, Black Sisterhood, and more. “Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Senior Research Fellow at the… Continue reading

  • We Want Our Bodies Back with Jessica Caremoor

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-e4kgp-f78b03 On this episode of Speaking of Racism, Tina is joined by Jessica Care Moore to talk about her latest book- We Want Our Bodies Back. Jessica Care Moore is the CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and founder of the literacy-driven, Jess Care Moore Foundation.  An internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist,… Continue reading

  • Embracing Yoga’s Roots with Susanna Barkataki

    In this week’s episode, Tina speaks with Susanna Barkataki about her new book. An Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition, Susanna Barkataki supports practitioners to lead with equity, diversity, and yogic values while growing thriving practices and businesses with confidence. She is the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute and runs 200/500 Yoga… Continue reading

  • Embracing Yoga’s Roots with Susanna Barkataki

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3dk8c-f50b82 In this week’s episode, Tina speaks with Susanna Barkataki about her new book. An Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition, Susanna Barkataki supports practitioners to lead with equity, diversity, and yogic values while growing thriving practices and businesses with confidence. She is the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute and runs 200/500… Continue reading

  • A Conversation with Anti-Racism Educator, Monique Melton

      “Monique Melton is a highly sought-after anti-racism educator, published author, international speaker, and host of the Shine Brighter Together podcast. She is also the founder of Shine Brighter Together, which is a community dedicated to healthy relationships & diverse unity.”   Monique joined Tina to talk about life, joy, and so much more for… Continue reading

  • Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

      Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons directs the Center for Healing Racial Trauma, where they provide therapy services to the global majority and consulting services to organizations on anti-racism.   “Dr. Hargons (formerly Crowell) earned her PhD from the University of Georgia in 2015. She directs the RISE^2 Research Team (Relationships, Intimacy, and Sexual Enrichment |… Continue reading

  • When They Call You A Terrorist Discussion with Kina Reed of the AntiBlackness Reader

    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x9q8p-f127cf In today’s episode, Jen is joined by Kina Reed, creator of The AntiBlackness Reader and Hug Your White Friends to talk about the book, When They Call You A Terrorist, A Black Lives Memoir. Joquina M. Reed thrives as an educator, researcher, writer, public speaker, and community advocate. Within all her spheres of influence,… Continue reading

  • Rodney Reed One Year Later with Rodrick Reed

    As a follow-up to our November 3rd, 2019 episode on Rodney Reed, Tina spoke with Rodrick Reed, the brother of Rodney Reed, to find out how everyone is doing, get a status on the case, and learn about what kind of support they all need as they continue to fight for Rodney’s freedom. To donate… Continue reading