black sons

Episode Summary:
This is the final episode of the series Mother's of Black Sons. In this episode, I talked to Kristin, who is preparing her son for college. One of the things we talked about that resonated the most was her talking about how differently people see her son now that is has started to transition from a boy to a man.

About the Interviewee / Spotlight on Melanin :
Kristen is the mother of a 15-year-old Black son with dreams of the NBA, but she is also a very skilled amateur photographer and digital artist. She has an amazing eye and has captured some truly unique pieces. You can see some of her artwork on Instagram @KMaria75Photography and you can purchase prints and other merchandise on Society6.com/KMariaPhotography. 

Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com

Still Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.

Episode Summary:
This is the third episode in the 5 part series Mother’s of Black Son. Shannon talks about the obstacles she’s encountered and the worries she has raising her son. During our conversation we talk about issues with colorism, watching injustices happening around us, and much more. 

About the Interviewee / Spotlight on Melanin :
Shannon King is a multi-talented creator and podcaster. Shannon, alongside her podcast partner Jared L. White hosts The Not Your Enemy Brand: Speak Out Sessions, where they talk to other creators about issues facing the Black community. You can follow Shannon on Instagram @visionaryccb. You can find the podcast: not-your-enemy-speak-out-sessions.castos.com  and the episode featuring Richard here: not-your-enemy-speak-out-sessions.castos.com/episodes/speak-out-sessions-wrichard

Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com

Still Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.

Episode Summary:
This episode is the second of a five-part series that seeks to discover what it's like like raising a Black son in America. This interview is with Latisha, and she has the youngest son of the mothers that were interviewed so her perspective on lessons that's she's taught and plan to teach look slightly different from the other mothers.

About the Interviewee:
Latisha is the mother of a 2-year-old son. Even at that age, she has already started to prepare herself to teach her son how to survive in the world and remind him that he is a king.

Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com

Still Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.

Episode Summary:
This episode is the first in the Mothers of Black Sons series. Host Richard Dodds interviewed five mothers asking them similar questions to understand what it is like raising a Black son in America. Although each mother draws from different experiences and situations, there are many similar themes that emerged through their interviews. 

About the Interviewee:
Kendra is the mother of a 14-year-old biracial son. She is also a fellow podcaster who I have collaborated with a number of times. You can find out more about her podcast below.

Spotlight on Melanin:
This episode's Spotlight on Melanin is Kendra. Kendra is a fellow podcaster with a show aptly named Coffee with Kendra. In addition to podcasting, she also co-hosts an Instagram Live show called Grown Man Logic.  You can listen to Kendra's podcast by clicking here, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You follow her on Instagram @TheReallKendra and her show @CoffeeWithKendra.

Show Credits:
Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Podcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.com

Still Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.

In this episode, I invited friend and fellow mom to 3 sons, Askia Taylor, to talk about the loss of Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in "Black Panther", during an already turbulent time. The unexpected blow in the passing of an on & off screen hero and symbol of strength for many, comes at a time where hope and optimism hang in the balance. How we, as parents, can lift our children and keep a "superhero" outlook now and for the future.