Finding Sonshine

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Finding Sonshine

FromYou Had Me at Black

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17 minutes

Released:

Aug 1, 2018

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Kwynn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner.

Released:

Aug 1, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You Had Me at Black is where Black Millennials tell the true-life stories you won't see on TV.

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Trill Redemption: Amidst mental illness breaking her family apart, Sharell's Grandmother's love and resilience provided a safe haven. by You Had Me at Black
6 min listen
No Thank You: After waking up in paralyzing pain one morning, Dara refuses to accept an unlikely diagnosis from her doctor. by You Had Me at Black
8 min listen
Are You Black?: What happens when new tenants and businesses appropriate the cultures of the displaced? Nnenna knows firsthand. What started off as a fun way to celebrate a friend’s birthday turned into an isolating and humiliating experience in a San Francisco dance studio. by You Had Me at Black
10 min listen
Lit As A Feather: A self-dubbed pyro, 10 year old Jazz loved playing with fire and would do so at any chance she could get. Then one day a game of ‘light as a feather, stiff as a board’ became way.too.lit. by You Had Me at Black
9 min listen
Serendipitous Report: In 2005 Pen was a first year college student unsure of his calling and not doing much with his time. Then, an invitation to attend and report on the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington DC changed everything, igniting a fire in him for reasons he never expected. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @micholiano Music & scoring by: @topshelfcuzo by You Had Me at Black
7 min listen
Thinking Past Tomorrow: For years, Aridy suffered from depression. During that time, Lin Manuel-Miranda's music was her refuge. Her story teaches us that sometimes joy comes when you put yourself out there in the most unexpected places. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: @witty.media by You Had Me at Black
10 min listen
Bacardi Gras: What’s your favorite memory from college? For Spencer, his was a party at 12 Bryant St at Howard University. He recounts the most memorable party ever, Bacardi Gras. by You Had Me at Black
7 min listen
BLM is Real: Corey woke up one Saturday expecting to grab a burrito and bum around all day... until he ran into some Black Lives Matter activists and followed them to a rally in San Francisco. by You Had Me at Black
8 min listen
Where Are My Shoes?: An unexpected Myspace message leads Adha to his first house party in high school. It ends up being his best night ever, but in the most bittersweet way. by You Had Me at Black
6 min listen
A Raisin In The City: Dissuaded by a college advisor, Keyaira drops her dream of becoming a professional writer for a marketing career in NY that can bring in the big bucks. But after a series of failed jobs don't deliver the satisfaction or financial security she’d hoped, Keyaira quickly learns what happens to a dream deferred. by You Had Me at Black
16 min listen
SNEAK PEEK: "Lit as a Feather": A self-dubbed pyro, 10 year old Jazz loved playing with fire and would do so at any chance she could get. Then one day a game of ‘light as a feather, stiff as a board’ became way.too.lit. Here’s an exclusive clip for our earliest supporters, from “Lit as a Feather.” by You Had Me at Black
2 min listen
When Thunder Strikes: Zeus has traveled the world as an acrobatic slam dunker. But before he was getting standing ovations in basketball arenas, he was a kid in West Oakland hungry for some sense of power. One day het met the local legend that would change his life forever. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @quinntonharris by You Had Me at Black
17 min listen
Darkening Up: A new anchor in a rural North Carolina newsroom, Averi overhears troubling comments about the effect her Blackness has on the station. by You Had Me at Black
7 min listen
Party through the Punches: Jasmine threw a party, yea she threw a party. People came over, yea she threw a party. This is story about when creating a safe space for yourself becomes a form of activism. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @diracproductions Photo by: Martina Abrahams by You Had Me at Black
13 min listen
How to be Denise Huxtable: Growing up, Juliet turned to A Different World as an escape from the academic and social pressures of her Nigerian parents. She desperately wanted to be Denise Huxtable and thought she knew what it'd take to get to college, until her high school advisor gave her some honest feedback and a tough pill to swallow. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @properperspective Music & scoring by: @phdirac by You Had Me at Black
13 min listen
Welcome to Season 2: Welcome to Season 2 of You Had Me at Black! Over the last 8 weeks we've recorded stories from over 2 dozen people from all around the country. Despite their different backgrounds, they all share two things in common: love for their Blackness and belief in the power of storytelling. Starting today, you can look forward to 2 stories each week, and a video story each month. Make sure you get all of our content right when it drops. Head to youhadmeatblack.com/bside to sign up for our newsletter. by You Had Me at Black
1 min listen
Black Cinderella: Growing up queer femme and black in Alabama, Ian learned very quickly what it means to love, but not be loved back. That is, until one day they became the center of their own love story. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Photo by: @properperspective Music & scoring by: @topshelfcuzo by You Had Me at Black
15 min listen
Welcome to You Had Me at Black: Welcome to You Had Me at Black, the podcast where Black Millennials tell true-life stories. Our co-founder Martina explains our inspiration for the podcast. by You Had Me at Black
1 min listen
Am I Nene Lekes?: Depression does not discriminate. But like many of us, Bie grew up hearing and believing that it’s something only white people experience. So, she pushed the idea of depression out of her mind as she struggled to heal from death and heartbreak as an adult, until an episode of Real Housewives opened her eyes and motivated her to take action. by You Had Me at Black
8 min listen
Wanderlost: While studying abroad in South Africa, Dani set out on a trip across the border to neighboring Mozambique and the esteemed Tofo Beach. Expecting a smooth journey, she experienced hiccup after hiccup, only to have an epiphany on what it really means to be an adventurer. by You Had Me at Black
13 min listen
An Uncomfortable, Comfortable Place: Jordannah's a musician, singer and writer. But after an important relationship ended, she fell into a dark place and stopped creating. Then one day at a party she picked up a guitar, played a song, and changed her life forever. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @witty.media by You Had Me at Black
13 min listen
SNEAK PEEK: "Trill Redemption": Amidst mental illness breaking her family apart, Sharell's Grandmother's love and resilience provided a safe haven. by You Had Me at Black
2 min listen
Boyz N Tha Hood Remix: 16 years after NWA’s ‘Fuck tha Police’ rocked the nation, Sinclair is pulled over by LAPD. It’s Halloween, and he’s dressed as none other than Eazy-E. In this ironic set of events, you’ll never guess what saved him. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Scored By: Makeda Kaya Photo by: @micholiano by You Had Me at Black
9 min listen
Cosmic Bat Mitzvah: At 25, Niema planned the rest of her life out. At 28, she panicked when it didn't go as planned, until changed her perspective and the very thing causing her anxiety became her source of reassurance. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: @micholiano by You Had Me at Black
9 min listen
Can I Take It Apart?: We all have that one friend who falls in love every time he walks down the street. The type to spend days talking about the future he's about to have with some random woman he saw on the subway. Who every week swears he found wifey, and vows to let all his previous imaginary wifeys go. Tennyson is that friend. He fell in love for the first time in 2nd grade. To profess his love, he made his crush a gift for Valentine's Day. Listen as Tennyson brings us back to that momentous day. by You Had Me at Black
6 min listen
Tales from the Town: This summer we teamed up with the good people at Clouds- a new TV series about a guy who creates a dating app after breaking up with his fiance- to pay homage to the Town that birthed our respective projects, Oakland, CA. We threw a party yea we threw a party. People came over yea we threw a party. We hosted a storytelling and film event to share stories about Oakland. This week we're sharing the stories recorded that night. Produced by: Adizah Eghan by You Had Me at Black
22 min listen
You Don't See Me: Alex and her friends started off what should've been an ordinary Saturday night out at a popular bar in Oakland, CA. Singled out by a bartender for their attire, the situation escalated and ended up with Alex in the back of a cop car. With a growing spotlight on and record of police brutality, Alex's emotional story brings us right to the delicate line between self defense and self preservation. by You Had Me at Black
11 min listen
Black, Black: Julia grew up in an all-white town and never thought twice of it. That changed one afternoon when her friend got her, and her blackness, f\*cked up. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano by You Had Me at Black
8 min listen
$Black, Black: Julia grew up in an all-white town and never thought twice of it. That changed one afternoon when her friend got her, and her blackness, f\*cked up. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano$
The Medicine of the Mind: Mark takes an impromptu and lifechanging trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru. \* Produced by Jarrod Sport \* Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening (@Black\_ChinaKid) and Deion Henderson (@Deion.henderson) \* Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@the\_lovelybee) Use the hashtag #youhadmeatblack to join the conversation. by You Had Me at Black
18 min listen
$The Medicine of the Mind: Mark takes an impromptu and lifechanging trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru. \* Produced by Jarrod Sport \* Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening (@Black\_ChinaKid) and Deion Henderson (@Deion.henderson) \* Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@the\_lovelybee) Use the hashtag #youhadmeatblack to join the conversation.$
Rise of the African Americans: Bria struggles with how to react to a teacher who can't seem to learn how to speak to his Black students. by You Had Me at Black
18 min listen

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