Episodes

  • Welcome to Combing The Roots

    Welcome to Combing The Roots
    Apr 4 2019
    Welcome to Combing the Roots with Ally Henny. Each episode seeks to provide an in-depth look at the issues surrounding racism, justice, and racial healing from a black woman’s perspective. Each season we’ll explore and expose the nature of America’s race problem drawing on history, culture, and other sources to provide thoughtful and engaging insight into a deeply contentious issue. Subscribe today to be among the first to join me as we Comb The Roots together.
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    1 min
  • Episode 14: Voices of Fire

    Episode 14: Voices of Fire
    Dec 24 2020
    In this episode, Ally discusses the Netflix series “Voices of Fire” and interviews choirmaster Patrick Riddick.
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    33 mins
  • Revisiting Racial Reckoning Pt. 2

    Revisiting Racial Reckoning Pt. 2
    Dec 17 2020
    In this episode, Ally discusses how we can continue to bring change during this time of racial reckoning in American society.
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    37 mins
  • Revisiting Racial Reckoning Pt. 1

    Revisiting Racial Reckoning Pt. 1
    Dec 10 2020
    In this episode, Ally revisits the topic of the racial reckoning and discusses its implications for the Black community.
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    43 mins
  • Racial Reckoning

    Racial Reckoning
    Aug 6 2020
    In this episode, Ally discusses the racial reckoning that is happening in our culture. https://allyhenny.com/2020/08/06/s2e5-racial-reckoning/ https://allyhenny.com/transcripts/
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    41 mins
  • I'm Back (Again)

    I'm Back (Again)
    Jul 30 2020
    This pandemic has been a WHOLE MESS. Ally is back after a long hiatus and she is ready to snatch some wigs.
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    42 mins
  • Wear Your Bonnet! Grease Your Scalp!

    Wear Your Bonnet! Grease Your Scalp!
    Mar 19 2020
    In this episode, Ally discusses the various ways in which black people can practice self-care in a time where simply existing is exhausting.
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    42 mins
  • The Quiet Exodus

    The Quiet Exodus
    Mar 5 2020
    Episode Description: Ally isn’t the only Black Christian who has had a bad experience in a white church. In this Episode, Ally talks about why we need to leave. She also interviews Tamice Spencer, founder and CEO of Sub: Culture Incorporated (https://www.subcultureinc.org). Support Ally on Patreon to hear the entire interview with Tamice (www.patreon.com/allyhenny). Ally’s Blog: www.thearmchaircommentary.com
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    40 mins