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Episode 47: Season 2 Wrap and Recap

    In this week’s episode, we recap our season 2 show guests and reflect on our  experiences, growth and gratitude for an awesome season.  Listen in as we speak about our journey in amplifying the voices and stories of black women. What you'll learn: Our mission of shining light on our melanated queens and sharing our lessons and celebrating our successes. Recap of all the wonderful women that have been guests to the show.  Special love and gratitude to all of our listeners. Finding  Black joy in the highs and lows of life When you can expect our Season 3 Return. How you can stay connected with us during our brief hiatus. What's next for Melanated Conversations?   [music:...

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Episode 46: Bravely Leading the Scene in International Theatre: A Conversation with Sidonie Smith

In this episode, Sidonie sets the stage into her journey into theater and how bolding taking advantage of open doors placed her center stage in some of the biggest roles in her career. We unpack what it’s like being a multi-talented black creative artist in this arena, and how she is holding space for fellow artists to bravely move into their creative passions.

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Bonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 3- Rekia Boyd, Yvette Smith, Shantel Davis and Atatiana Jefferson

While we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility  as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light  on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever SAY HER NAME.

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Bonus Episode: Say Her Name Series Part 2- Miriam Carey, Darnisha Harris and Malissa Williams

While we stand for justice, dignity and honor of the black life all too often the names of black women senselessly murdered by law enforcement are glazed over. We have a duty and responsibility  as Black women and hosts of a podcast that advocate and amplify the voices of black women to bring awareness and shed light  on the sisters who are no longer with us. We will always and forever  #SAY HER NAME.

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