60 Best Racism Podcasts

1. Still Processing

New York City, New York, US
Step inside the confession booth of Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham, two culture writers for The New York Times. They devour TV, movies, art, music an...d the internet to find the things that move them - to tears, awe and anger. Still Processing is where they try to understand the pleasures and pathologies of America in 2020.more
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18.2M 55.1M 9 episodes / year Avg Length 37 min
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2. Throughline

Washington, District of Columbia, US
The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can fe...el and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.more
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6.7M 21K 1 episode / week Avg Length 50 min Jan 2019
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3. What Matters

What Matters combines documentary narrative with interviews to illuminate specific, timely issues, aiming to create safe dialogue to promote freedom, ...justice, and collective liberation. It is hosted by Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc which is a global organization whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.more
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789.3K 1M
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4. Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

US
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay dissect the biggest topics in black culture, politics, and sports. Two times per week, they will wade into the most impo...rtant and timely conversations, frequently inviting guests on the podcast and occasionally debating each other.more
theringer.com/high..
211.9K 542.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 101 min
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5. Counter Stories

Minnesota, US
We discuss race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes.
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201.9K 284.9K 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min
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6. Code Switch

What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for! Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast t...ackles the subject of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society - from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between.more
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49K 146.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 35 min
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7. Combing The Roots with Ally Henny

Combing the Roots provides an in-depth look at the issues surrounding racism, justice, and racial healing from a black woman's perspective. In eac...h episode, host Ally Henny explores and exposes the nature of America's race problem drawing on history, culture, and other sources to provide thoughtful and engaging insight into a deeply contentious issue.more
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127.9K 49
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8. Systemic Racism and Social Justice Podcast

San Rafael, California, US
This podcast is brought to you by Rick Hanson. He is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Tim...es best-selling author.more
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60.9K 17.2K 1 episode / year
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9. The Breakdown with Shaun King

US
Join Shaun as he unpacks the most important stories of injustice, racism and corruption, but also tells you who's fighting back and how you can su...pport and join them with practical action steps.more
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55.6K 11.7K 1 episode / day Avg Length 29 min
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10. Momentum : A Race Forward Podcast

New York, US
This podcast features movement voices, stories, and strategies for racial justice. Co-hosts Chevon and Hiba give their unique takes on race and pop cu...lture, and uplift narratives of hope, struggle, and joy, as we continue to build the momentum needed to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Deepen your racial justice lens and get inspired to drive action.more
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28.2K 44.1K 1 episode / month Avg Length 38 min
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11. Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot

Atlanta, Georgia, US
'Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot' tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The Augusta Riot wa...s a collective rebellion of Black citizens and the largest urban uprising in the Deep South during the Civil Rights era. Fueled by long-simmering grievances about racial injustice, it was sparked by White officials' stonewalling in the face of Black citizens' demand for answers about the beating death of Black teenager Charles Oatman.more
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39.7K 8.5K
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12. Pod Save the People

Baltimore, Maryland, US
Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics through deep conversations with influencers and experts, an...d the weekly news with fellow activists Brittany Packnett and Sam Sinyangwe, and writer Clint Smith.more
crooked.com/podcas..
10.1K 37.2K 1 episode / week Avg Length 79 min Apr 2017
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13. Groundings | Black Memory. African Futures. We came to build.

Decolonising minds one podcast at a time, this podcast is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and... storytelling. The title 'Groundings' is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of 'groundings' as a form of radical, political, dialogic, and communal education continues to inspire today.more
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36.7K 1 episode / month Avg Length 65 min
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14. Created Equal

Detroit, Michigan, US
Season Three of the podcast Created Equal explores 'Writers on Race: From Ralph Ellison to Colson Whitehead,' and features some of the most important ...voices in literature as well as the national conversation on racial inequities. The conversations were conducted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Henderson on the radio program, Detroit Today, in the WDET studios on Wayne State University's campus throughout the pandemic and civil unrest of 2020.more
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32.7K 32.5K
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15. Hope & Hard Pills

Los Angeles, California, US
Exploring practical insight on racial justice and social change.
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16K 29.3K 22 episodes / year Avg Length 43 min
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16. Organize Your Butterflies

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Welcome to Organize Your Butterflies, an original podcast of YWCA, one of the largest and oldest women's organizations in the country, whose missi...on is to eliminate racism and empower women. Each episode, we discuss the many different ways women - including some of the amazing leaders at YWCA - are working to help women, girls and families.more
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27.5K 17.9K
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17. Real Life The Radio Show

North Carolina, US
We will give what we believe the foundation of understanding and solving problems from a black perspective. Our goal is to give and receive suggestion...s on the ways we as a people can eliminate the system of Racism White Supremacy and Slavery. These are the two most important things that we will discuss on this network, this is what we believe to be the foundation of understanding what we face.more
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24.5K
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18. Come Through with Rebecca Carroll

New York City, New York, US
Come Through with Rebecca Carroll is a podcast that explores culture, race and identity against the backdrop of the 2020 election. The series will pro...vide listeners with conversations with prominent thinkers, cultural critics, writers, artists, and politicians on topics like climate change, diversity and inclusion programs, immigration and more are prompted by our host's lifelong personal inquiry into what it means to form an identity as a black woman against the default American backdrop of mainstream whiteness and white supremacy.more
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22.2K 8.6K
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19. The United States of Anxiety

New York, US
Hosted by award-winning journalist Kai Wright, this podcast gives listeners a take on current events by brilliantly tying them to the past. Wright'...;s extensive journalism background elevates the commentary with critical insights into social, racial, and economic injustice. In its fourth season episodes, he examines the historical intricacies of racism and how it permeates all sectors and continues to plague society today.more
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22.2K 8.6K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 31 min
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20. black&

Los Angeles, California, US
Biracial, millennial, brother-sister duo, Johnathan and April Perkins, take part in candid conversation about racism, white people, and what to do nex...t.more
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1.4K 21.5K 4 episodes / year Avg Length 22 min Jun 2019
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21. Yo, Is This Racist?

Los Angeles, California, US
Yo, Is This Racist?, hosted by Andrew Ti, creator of the popular blog of the same name, is now a weekly podcast! Every Wednesday, Ti, co-host Tawny N...ewsome, and their guests answer questions from fan-submitted voicemails and emails about whether or not something is, in fact, racist.more
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17.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min
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22. Dope Black Dads

London, England, UK
The Dope Black Dads Podcast is an adult-only podcast for all parents or adults preparing for parenthood. Lead by Marvyn Harrison and with contribution...s from the Dope Black Dads leadership as well as a host of special guests from the world of healing, media, parenting, TV/Film, Music and beyond. We discuss everything from co-parenting, masculinity, the black experience all the way to our favourite Netflix show.more
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14.9K 7.5K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 23 min
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23. See Something Say Something

Each week, Ahmed Ali Akbar covers everything that American Muslims are talking about right now - misrepresentation in the media, equality in the mosqu...e, Asahd memes, and much more.more
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13.8K 4.4K 3 episodes / year Avg Length 42 min
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24. Truth's Table

Welcome to Truth's Table with Michelle Higgins, Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. We are Black Christian women who love the truth and seek it... out wherever it leads us. We have unique perspectives on race, politics, gender, current events, and pop culture that are filtered through our Christian faith.more
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5.2K 13.7K 19.9K 1 episode / week Avg Length 50 min Feb 2017
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25. Slay In Your Lane

UK
Slay in Your Lane: The Podcast comes from multi-award-winning authors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené who rose to prominence with their pioneer...ing guide to life for young Black Women. This podcast will explore topical news and popular culture from a Black British female perspective while expanding upon many of the themes including navigating the workplace, finances, education, health, relationships and dating.more
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811 9.3K
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26. The Nod

Brooklyn, New York, US
The Nod tells the stories of Black life that don't get told anywhere else, from an explanation of how purple drink became associated with Black cu...lture to the story of how an interracial drag troupe traveled the nation in the 1940s. We celebrate the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to being Black in America, and around the world.more
gimletmedia.com/sh..
9.1K 30.3K 1 episode / year Avg Length 11 min
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27. Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

San Francisco, California, US
A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips offers candid and data-driven analysis on how progressives can win. Join Steve for a con...versation that is unafraid and unapologetic about grappling with some of the toughest issues in politics today.more
democracyincolor.c..
9K 5.9K 2 episodes / month Avg Length 44 min
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28. In Good Company Podcast

Created by founder Otegha Uwagba, who is also the author of the book 'A toolkit for working women', this podcast brings fresh insights on topi...cs like racism in beauty, microaggressions, invisible labour, office politics and raising investment. Themes include entrepreneurship, navigating discrimination and sharing smart solutions to move forward.more
womenwho.co/podcast
7.9K
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29. We Live Here

Saint Louis, Missouri, US
This is a St. Louis-based podcast that keeps it real about race and class... for people somewhere on the woke spectrum.
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6.3K 2.2K
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30. Focus: Black Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Focus: Black Oklahoma is an exciting experiment in citizen journalism covering various topics relevant to Oklahoma's African-American community, f...eaturing segments on politics, education, health, business, arts and culture, and more.more
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6.1K 2.2K
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31. Faithfully Podcast

Faithfully Podcast features religion reporter Nicola Menzie and co-hosts in conversation with academics, pastors, activists, artists, andothers about ...how Christian communities of color inform their perspectives on race and culture. We talk politics, Black Lives Matter, Latinx and Asian-American perspectives, the Confederate flag, slavery, hip-hop, racism, and much more.more
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1.2K 5.3K
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32. Conversations with Nova Reid

Often described as a force to be reckoned with, Nova is an inspirational TED speaker, writer and diversity and anti-racism campaigner. Conversations ...with Nova Reid are raw, unedited conversations about race, identity, allyship and everything in-between as we navigate this funny thing called life.more
novareid.com/podcast
1.8K 5K
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33. Speaking of Racism

A podcast dedicated to honest discussions on race and racism.
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3.9K 3 episodes / month
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34. The Context of White Supremacy (C.O.W.S.)

The C.O.W.S. Radio Program is specifically engineered for black & non-white listeners - Victims of White Supremacy. The purpose of this program is to ...provide Victims of White Supremacy with constructive information and suggestions on how to counter Racist Woman & Racist Man.more
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3.7K 23 episodes / quarter
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35. Black Gals Livin'

London, England, UK
Two girls from London and Essex chatting about mental health, pop culture and random shenanigans.
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3.4K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 67 min
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36. The Stoop

The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations about what it means ...to be black and how we talk about blackness. It's a celebration of black joy with a mission to dig deeper into stories that we don't hear enough about.more
thestoop.org
989 2.9K 2 episodes / month
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37. Identity Politics

US
Identity Politics is a podcast that features new stories and perspectives about race, gender and Muslim life in America. From pop culture to politics,... each episode co-hosts Ikhlas Saleem and Makkah Ali invite guests to talk about issues impacting their lives as Muslims at the intersection of multiple identities.more
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2K 2.1K Jan 2016
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38. Becoming Bridge Builders

Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
Racial equity, anti-racism, and critical race theory are terms that are breaking us as a community. This podcast seeks to focus on these diverse issue...s. We will delve deeper into the subjects many are reluctant to debate. On this podcast, we analyze ways to build bridges over the streams of disharmony. The focus will be on practical solutions to complex issues. Only truth can build the bridge to wholeness. Hosted by B. Keith Haney, pastor and thought leader.more
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1.9K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 41 min
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39. Mixed Company Podcast

Providing real solutions for social inequity within creative fields is the goal of this podcast. Hosts Simeon Coker and Kai Deveraux Lawson share dial...ogue on diversity and inclusion within advertising. Episodes like 'Pandering for Progress' and 'Black Lives Matter in Advertising' delve into the complexities of Black representation in media and marketing.more
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262 824 1 episode / year Avg Length 70 min
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40. Interchangeable White Ladies Podcast

Tacoma, Washington, US
This is a podcast where two white 'Interchangeable White Ladies' deconstruct privilege, confront biases, and work on being less basic. They ponder upo...n the question : How can white women use their privilege to deconstruct white culture, confront their own biases, be better allies, and be less basic? Listen to the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast to learn about all that and more!more
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524 796 2 episodes / month
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41. Smartsistah's Podcast

Long Beach, California, US
The world from a Black woman's point of view about life, race and politics straight no chaser.
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401 773 3 episodes / month Avg Length 22 min
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42. The Antioch Podcast

In every episode of the Antioch Podcast, a number of antiracism trainers and advocates gather to have discussions about books, articles, ideas, and th...eology through the lens of Biblical antiracism. Other episodes feature long-format interviews with Christian thought leaders in the growing Biblical Antiracism movement.more
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648 24 1 episode / week
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43. Dear White Women

The award-winning weekly podcast that helps ease you into uncomfortable conversations about racism, identity, and social justice. Sara and Misasha, wa...nt to help move the needle with conversations around race, identity, happiness and more. Join the community, as we look through different lenses like law and history, life coaching and positive psychology, to engage in uncomfortable conversations that will make change.more
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582 204 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min
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44. The Diversity Gap

When it comes to diversity, good intentions are only the beginning. Join Bethaney Wilkinson as she explores the gap between good intentions and good i...mpact as it relates to diversity, inclusion and equity. She starts every episode asking her guests: 'When did you first realize that you had a race or ethnicity?' and continues to delve deeply into individual experiences, victories, and struggles of each guest.more
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550 1.5K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 34 min Jul 2019
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45. My American Meltingpot

My American Meltingpot is a podcast where we have conversations about the intersection of race and real life.
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518 1 episode / day Avg Length 39 min
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46. The Echo Chamber

London, England, UK
Welcome to The Echo Chamber Pod. We discuss issues that we hope will resonate among Black British people, speaking from our perspective as black, work...ing class women.more
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334 4 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min
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47. the (sub)URBAN Podcast

Huntsville, Alabama, US
Kim and Dennis are two black millennials living in Huntsville, Alabama. Each week on their podcast, they discuss everything from Music, Politics, Reli...gion, Racism and Sexism. Just two suburban kids discussing blackness in white spaces.more
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98 226 1 episode / month Avg Length 87 min
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48. So Well Spoken

The Black Culture podcast. A round table to discuss race relations, current events, entertainment and pop culture.
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49. Racial Heresy | Making Racial Reconciliation a Spiritual Practice

Racial Heresy is the show where two Episcopal priests, one black, one white, challenge you to make racial reconciliation part of your spiritual practi...ce. Over the next five years, we would discuss passionately, satirically, and quite loudly as many facets of racism, privilege, power, slavery, liturgy, theology, and politics as we could.more
racialheresy.com
196 26
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50. Lowcountry Shadows

Charleston, South Carolina, US
Lowcountry Shadows is a weekly Shadowrun podcast set in the Charleston Metroplex, circa 2077. Follow Calyx, Daneth, Muldoon and Fender as they deal wi...th rampant poverty, unchecked racism, violent gangs, corrupt police, the treacherous triads, uncaring Yakuza oyabuns and manipulative corporations.more
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136 48 6 episodes / year Avg Length 109 min Mar 2017
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51. Good Ancestor

This podcast is brought to you by Anti-racism educator Layla F. Saad who is the author of ground-breaking 'Me and White Supremacy'. Layla's work i...s driven by a powerful desire to become a good ancestor; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation, especially for black girls and black women.more
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6 episodes / year Avg Length 75 min
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52. Black Culture With Chy

Join Chyna as she talks about Black Culture in AmeriKKKa, speaks out against Racism and fights for equality.
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3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 22 min
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53. Kinswomen

Introducing The Kinswomen Podcast: a series of candid conversations on race, racism, and allyship between women, hosted by Hannah Pechter and Yseult P...olfliet.more
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1 episode / month Avg Length 47 min
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