Darkening Up

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Darkening Up

FromYou Had Me at Black

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7 minutes

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May 16, 2016

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A new anchor in a rural North Carolina newsroom, Averi overhears troubling comments about the effect her Blackness has on the station.

Released:

May 16, 2016

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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$Black, Black: Julia grew up in an all-white town and never thought twice of it. That changed one afternoon when her friend got her, and her blackness, f\*cked up. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano$
Carl's Angels: After ending his engagement and recovering from a medical emergency, Carl finally learns to listen to Black Women. by You Had Me at Black
20 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
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
Foes, Family & Fame - Season 1 Finale: For our final episode of Season 1, tune in to hear the stories shared at our live storytelling event in Oakland, CA! First up is Dani, who you may remember from "Wanderlost." This time, she shares a story about not taking any sh\*t from her racist South African landlord. The second story you'll hear is by Dara from the season 1 hit, "No Thank You;" who at the tender age of three experienced her first "trip." We close out the episode with Cory, from "BLM is Real," as he brings us through his 15 minutes of Black Twitter hashtag fame. by You Had Me at Black
36 min listen
$Foes, Family & Fame - Season 1 Finale: For our final episode of Season 1, tune in to hear the stories shared at our live storytelling event in Oakland, CA! First up is Dani, who you may remember from "Wanderlost." This time, she shares a story about not taking any sh\*t from her racist South African landlord. The second story you'll hear is by Dara from the season 1 hit, "No Thank You;" who at the tender age of three experienced her first "trip." We close out the episode with Cory, from "BLM is Real," as he brings us through his 15 minutes of Black Twitter hashtag fame.$
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ghostbusters Busted: Last fall we were invited to host a storytelling segment at Tech Inclusion San Francisco. Tech Inclusion is a conference that brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and diversity workers to find solutions to the industry's diversity and inclusion issues. This and next week we're publishing the stories shared at the event. This story is from Hadiyah, founder of HBCU to Startup, a community that connects HBCU students and grads with opportunities at startups. But before Hadiyah was a founder, she was an engineer. During her first job out of college, she received some interesting advice on how to handle workplace microaggressions. Produced by: Adizah Eghan by You Had Me at Black
12 min listen
He's Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is: Welcome to Season 4! After a traumatic experience at work, Brea reclaims her right to be the Angry Black Woman. After listening, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play Music to get new episodes straight to your device. Then leave a review! by You Had Me at Black
14 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
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
Peons and Peacocks: While working at a popular Oakland restaurant, DeMareon overheard his coworkers make troubling remarks about black and brown patrons. When he finally spoke up, everything hit the fan. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @phdirac Photo by: Martina Abrahams by You Had Me at Black
11 min listen
Heart Mishaps - Season 2 Finale: 200 people squeezed into an Oakland backyard to listen to stories and celebrate the launch of our second season in early October. These are the stories shared that night. Produced by: Adizah Eghan Photo by: Alexandra Fox by You Had Me at Black
34 min listen
Co-Pilot Journal: Jamica agreed to help her BFF move cross-country... in an 22-foot truck. The move was so unpredictable and ridiculous that she kept a journal. Here's what it said. Produced by: Britney Abrahams Music & Scoring by: @topshelfcuzo Photo by: @micholiano by You Had Me at Black
23 min listen

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