Guest host Shermena M. Nelson is joined by Huru founder Imani Joye Samuels to discuss the life-saving importance of rest for Black women. They also unpack strategies for creating a sustainable, effective self care practice.
Shermena, Imani, and other wellness practitioners will host an evening dedicated to Black women's self care calledYou Carry the Dream: Reclaiming Rest and Resilience on March 28th during this year's Her Dream Deferred week. Join in person in NYC, or host a watch party and livestream the event from your area. Find out more here.
Featuring Shermena M Nelson
Imani Joye Samuels
Executive produced by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Associate Production by Sana Hashmi
Art by Ashley Julien
Support provided by Jocelyn Walker, Kristin Penner and the team at African American Policy Forum
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
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34. The Story Of Us (Part 1)
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32. If Hindsight Is 2020, Why Are We Still Not Saved?
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30. Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?
29. Black Men For Trump?: The Overdue Conversation on Patriarchy & Misogynoir in Black Politics
28. Having Our Say: Black Women Respond to the Vice Presidential Debate
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22. COVID, White Power, and the Unseeing of Race Again
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