Abani Rollins is definitely living her life like it’s golden. As a current law student at Michigan Law, she is grateful for her HBCU (historically black college/university) undergrad experience as it shaped her into the person and professional she is today. In this episode, we talk about the importance of HBCUs, her time on Capitol Hill, and the life she’s creating for herself. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “Golden” by Jill Scott 

*If you are interested in law and want to talk to Abani about her experience, please reach out to me and I will get you in contact with her!*

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Host: Dabney Brice

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Theme Music: @_giogenesis

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Keith Runes truly is a global citizen. Being of Filipino descent, raised in Dubai, and going to college and working in the United States, he’s had quite a life so far. In this episode, we talk about his journey to where he is now, his music talent, and the importance of family. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “Music Sounds Better With You” by Stardust

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This is getting to know your host, part two! To know music is to know Dabney, and so in this episode, she talks about the role music has played in her life - even before she was born! She also shares some of her favorite songs and the connection she has with them. 

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Dabney’s Song Recs

You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen: https://open.spotify.com/track/1H7Zqkq54andtaSSnLRrfp?si=f02ebc8dfb984e79 

People by Jonathan McReynolds: https://open.spotify.com/track/47tNE6JQKJZStSK0AoBl19?si=e9fbe6cd28114da4 

Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce: https://open.spotify.com/track/0B3FovCVaGKS5w1FTidEUP?si=fbb9220226134a65 

Sittin’ Up In My Room by Brandy: https://open.spotify.com/track/4330XmgVWlx98Y3Naswycg?si=9059448810bf4b33 

We Belong Together by Mariah Carey: https://open.spotify.com/track/3LmvfNUQtglbTrydsdIqFU?si=aa0afd33304c4b36 

Wannabe by Spice Girls: https://open.spotify.com/track/1Je1IMUlBXcx1Fz0WE7oPT?si=067ca6bc9e36464e 

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This episode is for my music people that love discovering new artists! Today we have Gio Genesis, a hip hop, rap, and RnB artist making his way and his mark. And he also happens to be my brother. We get into his whole journey from what sparked him to go into music to what and who inspires him. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “New Genesis Freestyle” by Gio Genesis 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_giogenesis/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_giogenesis 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OVtVXga1DBhBAq6GQcF0m?si=HbtjRpfRT2eZzHz3sc0GOg&nd=1 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gio/1336614504 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NMtREAk-u9cude-qRdZJQ 

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Today we got the wonderful Abby Muthoni to talk about her journey and story. From how she’s reconciled with being from Kenya but being raised in the US to her documentary on the Black student experience at the University of Richmond, she has come a long way in accepting her Blackness and living her best authentic life. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “Je Ne Regrette Rien (I Regret Nothing)” by Edith Piaf

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyprime/ 

Foodstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macaronsandmatcha/ 

Abby's Documentary - "divURse: A Black Student Experience" : https://memory.richmond.edu/divurse 

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Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, why does the United States have the highest maternal mortality rate out of all developed countries? In this episode, we talk about maternal health with Cecelia Lim, a registered nurse working with babies and parents in the NICU at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She answers that question along with giving us a glimpse into the gaps in our healthcare system before, during, and after birth. Cecelia also breaks down the stigma against midwives and doulas and emphasizes their importance to maternal care. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “Push It” by Salt N’ Peppa

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Resources

“Maternal Mortality and Maternity Care in the United States Compared to 10 Other Developed Countries”: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/nov/maternal-mortality-maternity-care-us-compared-10-countries

“Giving Birth in America: California - A Story of Pregnancy and Immigration”: https://everymothercounts.org/on-the-front-lines/giving-birth-in-america-california-a-story-of-pregnancy-and-immigration/

“A National Paid Leave Program Would Help Workers, Families”: https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/a-national-paid-leave-program-would-help-workers-families#:~:text=Eligible%20workers%20can%20take%20up,to%20take%20military%20family%20leave 

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There’s more to Black culture than the struggle. Yes, the struggle is very real but there’s also joy, laughter, and excellence. That’s why I decided to bring my friends, Erika Scott and Gabe Rollins to talk about how they define Black culture and whether or not they think it’s limited to solely Black people. We also have fun sharing our favorite Black tv shows, movies, and music artists and then end it with a fun game of Black trivia! 

Episode Song Inspiration: “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black” by Nina Simone

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Our Favorites! 

TV Shows: That’s So Raven, Proud Family, My Wife and Kids, Family Matters, Sister Sister, The Famous Jett Jackson, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin, Living Single, Moesha, A Different World,

Movies: Sister Act 2, Brandy’s Cinderella, Love Jones, Love & Basketball, Waiting To Exhale, Set It Off

Music Artists: The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, DMX, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, Cece Winans, Anita Baker, Bryan McKnight, Whitney Houston, Maxwell, Michael Jackson/Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Boys II Men, Ciara, Beyonce/Destiny’s Child 

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Gabe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grandpopgabe/

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Currently in the United States, there are over 800,000 people who are under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. These ‘dreamers’ were brought into the country as children from all over the world and DACA allows them to work and study here without fear of retaliation and deportation. Now we hear so many varying views on the program, but what is it like being a Dreamer? Today, we have current Lehigh senior and DACA recipient, Julius Wibisono to share his experiences. We talk about what support DACA has given him, his hopes for the future, and what ‘home’ means to him. 

Episode Song Inspiration: “To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliusverdio/

Twitter: @juliusverdii

Website:https://www.juliusvwibisono.com/

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Resources

‘For DACA recipients, a Senate vote and a Texas judge stand between citizenship and deportation’: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/04/14/immigration-reform-dreamers-daca-recipients-hope-stay-us/7004644002/ 

United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/ 

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