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Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving

Njemile Ali

Bloodlines and spiritual ties create the heartbeat of family and the rhythm of community. Through local stories and expert advice, we explore how to curate our past, heal generational wounds and evolve our unique family legacies. Blood & Spirit Podcast mines the wisdom of local families, who share how they preserve their family histories, resolve long-term issues and build community. Experts in genealogy, oral history, family dynamics and more join our dialogues, helping us connect with our greatness and develop vibrant community cultures.
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I AM: Beyond Gender & Sexuality

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10/02/19 • 75 min

Guided by the content of their character, three non-heterosexual Albanians live and love beyond the boundaries of gender and sexuality. Javetta Sabra, Tiffany "O'She Tyght" Thomas and James Bernard Pratt, Jr. - two artists and a phenomenologist - talk about self-discovery, values and just BEING.

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Becoming an Elder

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09/25/19 • 67 min

Four young elders reveal the wealth of joy, struggle and drama we discover when we go beyond just saying "hi" to our neighbors. Ms. Comalena Jones, Ms. Peggy Knight, Ms. Mary Ann Williams and Ms. Mary Lee talk about stepping into the role of eldership, loving and living in community and giving a title to the story of their lives.

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70+ And Loving Life!

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09/11/19 • 51 min

Four unique and fascinating elders speak with heart and deep passion on grief, marriage and family. These SOWEGA Council on Aging devotees stay active and engaged with family, friends and community. Fabulous clues and great insights from Sara Cutts McClendon-77, Sally Sawyer-76, Jimmy-71 and Christine Reagan Wilson-78.

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Relationship Apocalypse: Communication 101

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08/28/19 • 0 min

Clinical Psychologist, Shea Lott PhD, previews how not to let the four horsemen of destructive communication derail your relationships.

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Releasing the Illusion of Time

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07/31/19 • 56 min

Oral historian and author, Julie Rainbow, weaves her love and honor of African American elders and ancestors into her daily professional and personal practice. Her mission is to amplify the voices of elders, and she does so through her books, oral history projects and daily communion. Keeping a daily ritual of sitting with elders since she was a little girl, Julie experienced nonjudgmental love. She says when we release the "illusion of time" we can sit with elders for more than a five-minute conversation, and discover unique and interesting individuals.

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400 Years: The Triumph of Presence

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07/31/19 • 76 min

Dr. Veronica Adams-Cooper reveals the birth of the Artesian Renaissance, a resurgent flow of arts and humanities in the Western Hemisphere, led by ARTriumph Historical Society. Honoring the triumphant spiritual legacy of Africans in the Americas, Spiritual Midwives from around the country join her to broadcast the birthing via YouTube on August 1, 2019, and to "Celebrate a New Season, A New Story and a New Song." Dr. Adams Cooper shares her own story of triumph over despair, and her choice to answer "the call on her life to help people of color heal from traumatic experiences."

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Discover Your True Spiritual Bloodline

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07/31/19 • 76 min

South Philadelphia born and raised, Nana Kofi Tuuda now shares the ancient African wisdom of Sankofa, to help us gain cultural and spiritual grounding as Africans in America. For over 35 years, Nana Tuuda has been Ancestrally led to Ghana, West Africa, where he built bridges of understanding between Ghanaian-born Africans and Africans born in North America. As the officially enstooled Agogo Nkabomhene, or king, he shares Akan traditional wisdom regarding family and community.

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07/24/19 • 1 min

What does Sankofa mean? In this clip, Nana Kofi Tuuda shares some of the deep symbolism of the Sankofa bird. Nana Tuuda is the Nkabomhene of Agogo in Ghana, as well as the Asante Nkonim Kuromhene in Philadelphia. His life and work demonstrate how we reach back to go forward.

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New Dimensions in Life & Love

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06/25/19 • 68 min

An urgent spiritual message sent this new dimensional couple on a journey that transformed their lives, love and legacy. Shari Brooks and Steve Lyons left Albany and moved to Atlanta without a plan. After three vision-packed years, they are the parents of two beautiful sons, and owners of three businesses. How did it all happen? Listen to the final episode of Season 1 to find out.

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The Art of Fluidity: Living in Flow

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10/09/19 • 53 min

Quinton Gaines is an Albany native artist and activist, fighting for representation of our authentic selves in the media. Quenton is passionate about complete and total expression, living life in a flow that creates greater understanding.

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How many episodes does Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving have?

Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving?

The episode title 'I AM: Beyond Gender & Sexuality' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving?

The average episode length on Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving released?

Episodes of Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving are typically released every 6 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving?

The first episode of Blood & Spirit: Black Families Evolving was released on Mar 31, 2019.

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