Black Picket Fence
This place was created for black people living or working in majority white spaces, and those who struggle with black identity because they don’t fit the stereotypical ideas of what it means to be black. You’ll hear the stories of people like you. You’ll learn strategies for developing a strong black identity in yourself and in your children. We’ll discover how to thrive in black picket fence environments without losing yourself. And hopefully you’ll feel less alone on your journey. This place was created for you. You belong here. Welcome to Black Picket Fence.Your hosts: Alecia Baptiste and Deondra BensonEpisodes edited by: Dan Caporello
Episodes
9 episodes
Supporting Black Moms with Susan Seay
This episode is for you moms! We are so delighted to present to you a conversation with Susan Seay, an international speaker, and podcaster who focuses on helping moms be intentional in their mothering. She shares her own experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:01
Healthy Black Identity part 2
Deondra and Alecia are back for part 2 of Healthy black identity. This episode focuses on how to transmit a healthy black identity to the next generation when living in Black Picket Fence Environments.
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Episode 8
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54:17
Healthy Black Identity part 1
In this episode, Deondra and Alecia discuss the practical signs of a healthy black identity.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:08
Advocating for your child in School
Deidra Floyd joins us to give parents practical advice on how to advocate for their child in schools where their child is one of a few black children on campus.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:36
Racial Identity Development
In this episode, our host Deondra helps us understand racial identity development and it's impact on our lived experiences.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:12
Dealing with Racial Trauma
In this episode, Alecia and Deondra talk with Uganda Richardson, an activist and a licensed clinical social worker. She helps us understand racial trauma, some of the very real effects of racial trauma, and how to find healing. Chec...
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Episode 4
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1:03:45
Understanding mental health with Dr. Fallon Fagan
We center the black experience in regards to mental health as we talk with Psychiatrist, Dr Fallon Fagan. She clarifies some misunderstandings and dispels some common myths. This is an important conversation that has the potential t...
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Episode 3
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1:06:53