More Than That with Gia Peppers
A sonic journey across New America that Illuminates Black Voices. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment, wealth, family and more.
Episodes
In this country, the history of Juneteenth is skewed, one-sided, and incomplete.
For this year's Juneteenth special, we're having an intergenerational conversation with Professor Juneteenth Sam Collins to unveil the hidden history of this newly nationally-recognized holiday.
Listen now as we find the missing pieces of the puzzle, illuminate the stories of our unsung heroes, and celebrate our resilience.
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For our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you.
In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal.
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Our current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism.
This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.
Climate change is no joke, but that doesn't mean there's no hope.
Kimberly Dowdell, Edward Buckles & Chike Ozah share concrete disaster preparedness tips we can use to stay ready, and share their thoughts on what our institutions should do to protect those without the means to protect themselves.
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Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Social Economic Empowerment Design (SEED) Network
These days, everything costs too much. And as the cost of living goes up, more people are looking for creative ways to keep more money in their pockets.
Jewel Pearson and Carmeon Hamilton join us on this episode to talk about how DIYing and tiny homes allow us to reimagine where we live, so we can transform them into spaces we love.
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Owning a business has learning curves. But when a person becomes their own brand, it's a whole new ballgame.
This week, Angela Yee and Rhonda X share business tips for Black creators, how they can stay ready for the future of social media, and the importance of giving them their flowers.
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Black love is so much more than affection. It's rebellion, tenacity, and the seeds for joy like no other.
This week, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart from BLK MKT VINTAGE, and Brittany Packnett-Cunningham & Reggie Cunningham join us to talk about the different kinds of Black love, its thriving existence, and more.
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While juggling career and parenthood may be easy for some, for others it’s a constant push and pull.
In this episode, guests share how their personal needs shaped their choices, the different roles in parenting dynamics, and how our decisions leave lasting effects on our families.
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Building generational wealth and a family legacy is a need for our community.
In this week's episode, we chat with DJ Envy and Dr. DeForest Soaries about what our ancestors did to get us where we are today. And what our efforts now will accomplish for future generations to come.
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DFree Online Academy - https://academy.dfreefoundation.org/
Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by...
HBCUs are a catalyst for our community's progress, and drive us toward positive change.
Tune-in as we chat with journalist and TV host Cari Champion and rapper and activist David Banner about the influence of HBCUs, and how they still empower our community.
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NNPA, Chevy's "Discovery the Unexpected" Program - https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/
Brown Girls Dream Foundation - https://www.browngirlsdream.org/
Our country has experienced racial reckonings multiple times over — and we're still fighting for change. We've come a long way, but we need more.
In the final episode of our 2-part Juneteenth Special, we talk with Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Ben Chavis, and Community Organizer, Nse Ufot.
Listen for an impactful discussion about protecting the progress we've made, and how Juneteenth could create dynamic change.
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What does Juneteenth mean to us?
Is it a celebration? A day of reflection? Atonement? Mourning? Or is it all of that and more?
In this episode, we talk to Political Expert, Mike Muse, Grammy Award-Winning DJ, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, and NAACP Image Award Nominee, Lynae Venee, about the history of Juneteenth and how it translates to the reckoning of today.
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Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas b...
Somehow we have transcended and kept togetherness alive at home and on the road. In this episode, we talk about how tech, family and joy collide in the digital age.
Hear exciting new frontiers in everyday life, to get you up to speed on what’s next — to stay connected in your favorite places to be.
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