
The Melanin Reset
Valarie Winn
The Melanin Reset is more than a podcast—it’s a call to reclaim our power. Hosted by Valarie “The Realist” Winn—educator, photographer, and your unfiltered homegirl—this visual podcast challenges how Black Americans see ourselves and how we demand the world see us.
We’re breaking free from the boxes they tried to put us in, rewriting our narratives, and standing ten toes down in our excellence. From unapologetic conversations about race, culture, and politics to real-life talk about self-worth, success, and navigating life as Black folk—every episode is rooted in truth and transformation.
Tune in for bold discussions and special series like Living, Loving, and Winning, a powerful exploration of what it means to thrive in every area of life.
This is our space. Our story. Our power.
#AlwaysPlayToWinn♟️


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The Melanin Reset Ep. 14 | The Myth of the Lost Cause and its affect on Black/African Americans
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07/09/22 • 32 min
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In this episode of @The Melanin Reset , Valarie Winn gives insight to the following questions:
(1) Have you ever wondered if America was truly built on white supremacy? Do you every wonder why Black African Americans say that there are two Americas?
(2) Have you ever heard of the Lost Cause of the Confederacy?
(3) Have you ever heard of the Daughters of the Confederacy?
(4) Have you ever questioned what America teaches its children and who influenced the curriculum?
(5) Have you noticed that at least 1/3 of the American people believe that the Civil War wasn’t just about slavery or slavery at all?
(6) Have you connected the dots that 1/3 of the American people believe that the insurrection on January 6th was justified?
(7)Have you ever why Black African Americans were and still to this day terrorized by and discriminated against by Whites and this country refuses to hold itself accountable for it?
If we truly want to understand the state of race in America, we need to know and understand the parts of American History that coerced ideologies that perpetuated false narratives of Black/African Americans. This is not an alternative to American History, but it is American History that is inclusive of formerly enslaved American Black Africans (Black/African Americans), their descendants, and other non-white Americans.
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 11 | What Happened to Police Reform? Legislation vs Executive Order
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06/05/22 • 23 min
In this week's episode, Valarie Winn discusses where we are as a nation on police reform. She goes into detail about what is included in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act bill, where it is now, and the recent Police Reform Executive Order signed by U.S. President Biden on the second anniversary of the death of George Floyd. What does it all mean and how do we move forward? Let's get into it!!!
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The Melanin Reset | Ep. 1 - The Intro
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02/11/22 • 23 min
Welcome to the Melanin Reset!!! In this episode, the realest homegirl, Valarie Winn breaks down what the Melanin Reset podcast is all about. She is giving a brief explanation of the word "strong" and how the word is often used to define Black people. She tells us exactly what the word "strong" in correlation to Black people as well as offer many more gems. Let's get into it!!
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 6 | Black American vs African American
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03/12/22 • 26 min
In this week's episode, Valarie Winn discusses the classifications of Black American vs African American. How do you identify? Do you know who you are? She touches on Smokey Robinson's saying he resents being labeled as African American, the Ryan Coogler incident, and the Deshaun Watson situation. Let's get into it!!
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 5 | What About Us?
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03/05/22 • 24 min
In this weeks episode, Valarie Winn discusses "What About Us" in relation to Joe Biden's 2022 State of the Union address and the treatment of Africans students attempting to escape Putin's War in Ukraine. Let's get into it!!
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 2 | All Skin-folks Ain't Kinfolks!!
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02/12/22 • 24 min
In this week's episode of the Melanin Reset, we focus on three highlights from the week's current event: (1) Brian Flores vs. the NFL; (2) India Arie, Joe Rogan, and Spotify; and (3) the state of VA former Deputy Attorney General, Monique Miles. We discuss those elevating the culture and those who attempt to continue codifying a white supremacy society. Let's get into it!!
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 7 | Do You Know Who You Are?
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03/19/22 • 21 min
In this week's episode, Valarie Winn expounds on the question: Do You Know Who You Are? She goes deeper into the progression of self consciousness of the Black identity by exploring the history of Black people in America being identified as Negro to African American; and the importance of knowing thyself.
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06/25/22 • 30 min
In this week's episode, Valarie Winn discusses the 2022 Supreme Court of the United States Decision to overturn the landmark case of Roe vs. Wade and the consequences of elections.
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 12 | What is Juneteenth?
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06/19/22 • 10 min
In this week's episode of @The Melanin Reset podcast, Valarie Winn answers the question: What is Juneteenth? She give a brief explanation into the history of Juneteenth and how it became a day of jubilee for formerly enslaved Black/African people in America. She, also shares some of her personal photographs of the historic Galveston, Texas and the commemoration of the holiday in this week's episode on YouTube. Click the linkto view it. Let's get into it.
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The Melanin Reset Ep. 3 | We Are Transcending (trans-ending)
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02/19/22 • 25 min
In this week's episode of the Melanin Reset, we focus on three sources of our joy and pain in recent events: (1) Recap of the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2022, (2) The NFL hires former U.S. Attorney General, Loretta Lynch as a defense attorney in the Flores' lawsuit, and (3) the NJ Mall Fight and how the Bridgewater Police Department handled it. We see the NFL, the police, and you, America!! Let's get into it!!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Melanin Reset have?
The Melanin Reset currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does The Melanin Reset cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Personal Growth, Personal Journals, News Commentary, Podcasts and Black History.
What is the most popular episode on The Melanin Reset?
The episode title 'The Melanin Reset Ep. 14 | The Myth of the Lost Cause and its affect on Black/African Americans' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Melanin Reset?
The average episode length on The Melanin Reset is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Melanin Reset released?
Episodes of The Melanin Reset are typically released every 8 days, 18 hours.
When was the first episode of The Melanin Reset?
The first episode of The Melanin Reset was released on Feb 11, 2022.
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