Afrocentric.

Afrocentric /ˌafrōˈsentrik/: Regarding African or Black culture as preeminent. Hosted by Morgan Gray, this educational podcast adopts an Afrocentric worldview, placing African/Black cultural experiences at the forefront. Through insightful discourse and incisive analysis, it deconstructs Eurocentric narratives, offering authentic, empowering alternatives. Confront societal biases, celebrate Black excellence, while evolving your perspective through an Afrocentric lens. Navigate predominantly white spaces with cultural pride and self-assurance. Join the movement. Embrace the movement.

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Part 1: The Subtle Art of Dismantling White Sup...
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Morgan and Riss delve into the first five characteristics of white supremacy, shedding light on pervasive traits that have contributed to systemic inequality and injustice. The discussion encompasses the detrimental effects of perfectionism, the perpetuation of a sense of urgency, defensiveness, prioritizing quantity over quality, and the veneration of the written word. By exploring these traits, the episode aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complex nature of white supremacy and its far-reaching impact on various aspects of society. Through this critical examination, the podcast seeks to contribute to ongoing conversations surrounding racial equity and social change.
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Bringing Back Shame featuring Corrin Dixon
In the latest episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Bringing Back Shame featuring Corrin Dixon, Morgan and Corrin explores the relationship between shame and responsibility politics in the black community. She discusses the origins of respectability politics and its initial purpose to advance the black community, as well as key figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois. Morgan and Corrin argue that we should bring back shame, as we are currently a very shameless generation and the social climate is very anti-shame. She believes that shame is the clause in the social contract that keeps you from utter foolishness. Morgan has generated a list of things that conscious, empowered black people should be aware of, and if they were to participate, they should be ashamed of themselves. The episode provides a thought-provoking discussion on the role of shame in the black community and its potential benefits.
98 min
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Freestyle 2: She Who Struggles
The latest episode of the Afrocentric podcast, "Freestyle 2: She Who Struggles," delves into the struggles of black women for the liberation of black people. The episode provides an analysis of black female literature from luminaries who understood the purpose of struggle, altered the negative stigma attached to it, and redefined the struggle. It highlights the memoirs of black women as a testimony to their struggle and discusses how oppressive and misogynistic ideology forced many African American women to choose between being black or being a woman. The episode references works such as "Ain’t I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth, "The Progress of Colored Women" by Mary Church Terrell, and "Assata: An Autobiography" by Assata Shakur. The episode aims to shed light on the historical and contemporary struggles faced by black women and their contributions to the liberation of black people, as depicted in literature and memoirs.
111 min
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BLACK MEN DON’T CHEAT featuring Alderman Marvin...
The Afrocentric podcast episode "BLACK MEN DON’T CHEAT featuring Alderman Marvin Jones" explores various aspects of being a black man in the community, including the morals, values, and expectations upheld by black men, the issue of infidelity within the black community, and ways to rebuild trust between black men and women. Alderman Marvin Jones gives advice on uplifting and protecting black women and children, and the phrase "Black men don’t cheat" is discussed. The episode also looks at the trend of black men in power being accused of infidelity within their marriages throughout African American history and its impact on trust between black men and women.
148 min
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Who Will Survive in America? featuring Amelia M...
The Afrocentric Podcast episode titled "Who Will Survive in America?" focuses on the state of Black America one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The episode begins by introducing the topic of the overturning of Affirmative Action and what it was originally created to do within minority communities. Morgan and her guest, Amelia Mathews discuss what to expect in America post Roe v. Wade and post Affirmative Action. The podcast explores the question of who will survive in America, referencing Gil Scott-Heron's poem of the same name.
127 min
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The Legacy of the Diaspora featuring Femi Johns...
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Femi Johnson discusses the legacy of the diaspora, including the relationship between Africa and those who are descendants of enslaved people dispersed throughout the diaspora. The episode covers topics such as the diaspora wars, bridging the gap between African Americans and others of African descent, creating unity, and creating a new narrative of how we think of Africa and how others think of the Black community.
162 min
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Jesus Walks featuring Ivory Cancer
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Ivory Cancer discusses their experience as a black LGBTQIA member attending a Christian church as a child. They share how they navigated the cultural and racial differences between themselves and Christian doctrines, and the challenges they faced in that process. The episode also explores the history of Christianity in the black community, including Christianity in Africa before colonization, the slave Bible, and the attempt to integrate African Traditional Religions into Christianity. The episode also delves into the role of the black church as a center of resistance and activism during the Civil Rights Movement, and the legacy that has continued to shape the church today. Finally, the episode discusses the deconstruction or decolonization of Jesus, the white washing of Jesus, and the attempt to stay connected to African traditions and heritage.
201 min
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The Evolution of Black Violence featuring Lende...
In this episode of the Afrocentric podcast, Lenderrick Taylor discusses the evolution of violence in the black community. The episode covers various topics, including violence as a form of resistance during enslavement, violence during rebellions such as the Nat Turner rebellion and the Haitian Revolution, and violence by means of protection. The episode also delves into the fear of violence from white communities during and post-emancipation, laws passed to keep enslaved people from congregating in large groups, and the glorification of violence in modern black culture. The episode concludes with ways to actively reduce violence in the black community.
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Freestyle 1: GET UP AND VOTE YOUNG PEOPLE, NO CAP
In the Afrocentric podcast episode "Freestyle 1: GET UP AND VOTE YOUNG PEOPLE, NO CAP," Morgan emphasizes the importance of voting in the black community and the history of voting rights. The goal of this episode is to address the concern(s) of Black Baby Boomers that fear younger generations will not carry on the tradition of voting or take pride in voting. Our Generation pushes back against this narrative, and we argue that Generation Z has high voting rates and is becoming more involved in politics. This episode also addresses modern attempts to divide the black votes, including the Black men to Conservative Christian Pipeline. This episode is a call to action, it is imperative that our community starts educating, rallying, and supporting the topics like black voting and black politics on a local, statewide, and national level.
134 min
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Part 2: There’s Piss in the Segregated Dating P...
In part 2 of the There’s Piss in the Segregated Dating Pool, Morgan and Chris explore the topic of dating as a modern black person and how it has changed throughout generations. They attempt to find a middle ground between cisgendered heterosexual relationships and discuss the differences between talking and dating in black relationships. The podcast explores dating within and throughout the intersection and diaspora as a black person and the narratives that need to be changed and/or released in order for heterosexual relationships to have harmony.
101 min
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Part 1: There’s Piss in the Segregated Dating P...
In part one of this episode, the Afrocentric podcast explores the topic of dating as a modern black person and how it has changed throughout generations. Chris Mayberry and Morgan Gray attempt to find a middle ground between cisgendered heterosexual relationships and discuss the differences between talking and dating in black relationships. They also delve into the stages of dating within black relationships, including the talking stage, dating stage, relationship, engagement, and marriage.
77 min
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For the Fathers of Colored Girls featuring Mike...
The podcast features Mike Cotton, a black father who shares his experiences, challenges, and strategies of raising black daughters. The discussions cover various aspects of family dynamics, upbringing, and the impact of race and identity. The aim is to provide insights and support for black fathers navigating the unique journey of raising black daughters. The interview questions explore different aspects of the black father-daughter relationship, including the comparison between raising daughters and sons, unique challenges faced by black fathers, addressing issues of race and identity, societal expectations and stereotypes, the importance of positive role models, instilling empowerment and self-confidence, and biases in educational settings.
110 min
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The Radical Beauty of Self Belief featuring Tay...
In this episode, Taylor Clark shares her personal journey of embracing her unique beauty and self-worth, highlighting the importance of self-belief. She discusses the challenges she faced in the modeling industry and how she overcame them. Taylor also sheds light on the not-so-glamorous aspects of the industry that people may not be aware of. The conversation explores the impact of mental health and body dysmorphia on Taylor's journey and the strategies she found helpful in maintaining her well-being. She emphasizes the empowerment of others to embrace their own self-belief and challenge societal norms. Overall, this episode delves into the power of self-belief, the importance of mental health, and the empowerment of embracing one's unique beauty. It provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring models who want to break into the industry. Tune in to discover how believing in oneself acts as an act of resistance and how to navigate the modeling industry while prioritizing well-being and self-worth.
97 min
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Barbershop Talk featuring Isaiah Thompson
In this episode of the Afrocentric Podcast, Isaiah Thompson and Morgan explore the history and importance of black barbershops as social gathering places for black men. They discuss the role of barbershops in promoting mental health, self-care, and community wellness, as well as the need to ensure that these spaces remain safe and inclusive for all members of the black community. The episode also touches on the future of barbershops and their impact on the black community, including the role of technology. Tune in to learn more about the cultural significance of the black barbershop and how it continues to shape the black community today.
82 min
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Black Grad Blues featuring Yolanda Kelly
The Afrocentric podcast episode "Black Grad Blues" featuring Yolanda Kelly explores the challenges faced by black graduates transitioning from college to the real world. Morgan and Yolanda share her experience with post-grad depression and offer advice to other black graduates who may be struggling. She also discusses financial challenges unique to black graduates and strategies for maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace. The episode concludes with actionable steps for individuals and institutions to address the mental health needs of black recent graduates.
89 min
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The Cookout featuring Josh Boyd.
In this episode of The Afrocentric podcast entitled "The Cookout," Josh Boyd joins the hosts to discuss the history behind "The Cookout" and Black Family Reunions. The episode focuses on The Great Migration, which saw more than 6 million African-Americans move from the South to cities in the Northeast and Midwest between 1915 and 1970. The idea of "The Migration Back" during the late 1900s is also explored, when black families and children would migrate back to the South and connect with their heritage and culture. The episode delves into black southern food traditions, the preservation of black southern food traditions, the history of soul food, and its relevance to black cultural identity. Tune in to hear about the rich history behind "The Cookout" and the importance of preserving black southern food traditions
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BIG BACKS GET BENT TOO featuring Jessica Gray
In this episode BIG BACKS GET BENT TOO featuring Jessica Gray ,Morgan and Jessica discuss the lack of self-love, confidence, and body positivity within black female spaces. She is joined by guest Jessica Gray to provide a modern and Afrocentric perspective on how to practice self-love. They also talk about the historical perpetuation of hate towards the bodies of black women and girls by European power structures and Eurocentric beauty standards. Morgan and Jessica discuss how black women are discriminated against through elitism, conservatism, and classism. They also provide examples of modern self-hate in black female spaces, such as social media, beauty standards, and relationships. The episode highlights the importance of self-care, self-love, and self-healing in black female spaces.
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Season 2 Trailer: Are You Afrocentric?
Tune in to "Afrocentric" for insightful conversations on black culture and perspectives.
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Two Girls and One Cup featuring Deja Mason
Happy Pride Month! In this podcast episode, we hear from Deja Mason, a black, gay woman who shares her experiences of coming out and navigating the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ individual in various communities. Deja talks about her journey of finding a support network of friends and family who accepted and loved her for who she is, and how therapy helped her navigate the coming out process. She also discusses the challenges she faced in high school and as a non-conforming gay woman in black communities. Deja offers advice to young black, gay women who are struggling to come out and find acceptance in their communities, and shares how allies can help make black, queer women more comfortable in our spaces.
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Freestyle 19: We are the Woke Mob
This podcast episode delves into the concept of wokeness in the Black community, tracing its evolution and discussing its demonization in modern politics, particularly in states like Florida. The term "woke" originated as a Black activist watchword that demanded people "stay woke" against police brutality. However, the way that terms like "woke" and "wokeness" are used outside of the Black Lives Matter community seems to bear little connection to their original context. The war against wokeness is an inevitability, one that is either ignored or unknown to those who accept the whitewashed history that the anti-woke warriors seek to preserve. As Black people, we are the woke mob, and we should continue to educate ourselves and have open conversations about wokeness and its importance in our communities. It's time to embrace our wokeness and use it as a tool for change
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Freestyle 18: Wet Dog
In this episode my guest, Aaron Jagers III and I, will explore the hygiene practices of Europeans throughout history from an Afrocentric perspective. It is our goal to answer the question: What creates the wet dog smell in the European population when it rains, We highlight the ways in which their historic communal practices have contributed to the marginalization of non-European cultures and the promotion of Eurocentric beauty standards. Despite these challenges, we celebrate the resilience of people of color and their contributions to the development of modern hygiene and sanitation practices. So join us as we uncover the complex and often overlooked European history of hygiene, sanitation and beauty from an Afrocentric point of view.
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I am Such a Little Lady featuring Alex Gray
This episode explores womanism and how it challenges traditional feminism by centering the experiences of black women. We discuss the historical marginalization of black women in feminist movements, and how womanism offers a more inclusive and intersectional approach to social justice. We also examine the relationship between femininity and womanism, and how embracing femininity can be a form of resistance against negative stereotypes of black women. Join my guest, Alex Gray reestablish that we are nice, young ladies.
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Freestyle 17: I Built The Table
This podcast episode explores the question, "what do you bring to the table?" in the context of black love and relationships. We examine the resilience of black love throughout history, while acknowledging the challenges that black women face in dating and marriage. We offer personal stories, insights from experts, and practical advice for building strong and healthy partnerships. This episode celebrates the strength and beauty of black love, and provides hope and inspiration for those seeking meaningful connections.
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Freestyle 16: Ratt Williams
Hey there, podcast lovers! In this episode, we're getting real about the gritty world of street law and street code. That's right, we're talking about snitches and rats, and the complex web of loyalty, betrayal, and survival that underlies these controversial terms. We'll be exploring the history and cultural significance of snitching and ratting, and examining the ways in which these concepts have been shaped by social, economic, and political forces. So buckle up, and get ready for a wild ride through the underbelly of American culture. It's time to talk street law, street code, snitches, and rats, and we're not holding anything back!
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Freestyle 15: How to Mind Your Black Owned Busi...
In this episode, we explore the importance of minding your business as a black person. We discuss the impact of gossip, rumors, and the spread of misinformation, and how it can negatively affect our communities. We also delve into how practicing empathy can help us better understand each other and build stronger relationships. Morgan shares practical tips on how to stay focused on our own lives and avoid getting caught up in other people's drama. Tune in to learn how to mind your business and cultivate empathy in your daily life.
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