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How Black Artists Reclaim Beauty From Pain. - Irvin Weathersby Jr. & Gia Hamilton

DJ Johnson — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Irvin Weathersby Jr. and cultural strategist Gia Hamilton deliver a deeply reflective and personal conversation about grief, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling. With poetic clarity and emotional honesty, Irvin shares how the loss of his father and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina shaped his writing and identity as a Black man from New Orleans. Gia Hamilton, in turn, explores the intersections of trauma and creativity, asking how Black artists reclaim beauty from pain and build archives that preserve our truths. Together, they dive into the messy, necessary work of naming what hurts—and finding liberation in the telling.

This episode is part of the ongoing conversations hosted by Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, café, and cultural institution based in New Orleans. Baldwin & Co. exists at the intersection of literature, ideas, and community—creating space for rigorous dialogue, storytelling, and intellectual exchange.

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How Racist Ideas Spread! - Ibram X. Kendi & Eddie Glaude Jr.

DJ Johnson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:22:20 -0500

In a landmark first-ever podcast conversation, Eddie Glaude Jr. and Ibram X. Kendi sit down for a powerful, deeply honest exchange on race, democracy, morality, and power in America. What makes this conversation so compelling is that it goes far beyond surface-level political commentary—they wrestle with whether racism is best confronted through policy, moral transformation, or both, and challenge the idea that simply “admitting” racism exists is enough. Instead, they argue that America has too often confused sentiment, symbolism, and performance with actual structural change.

The conversation also takes a sharp and urgent turn into how anti-racism has been misread, politicized, and weaponized in the current era. Ibram reflects on how his work has often been flattened into something far less radical than he intended, while Eddie pushes the deeper question of what kind of people—and what kind of country—democracy actually requires. By the end, the discussion expands into a chilling analysis of Great Replacement Theory, authoritarian politics, and the dangerous narratives shaping public life around the world. This is not just a podcast—it’s a serious intellectual document of the moment.

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If You’re Not Uncomfortable, You’re Not Doing Enough. Gary Chambers and Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon Talk!

DJ Johnson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:54:32 -0500

Political activist Gary Chambers and entrepreneur/author Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon deliver a bold blueprint for what real Black liberation looks like—beyond hashtags and into strategy, ownership, and community-driven resistance. Reflecting on Hallmon’s book No One Is Self-Made, the duo dismantles the myth of individual success and call out the comfort-addicted, privilege-insulated tendencies stalling progress in Black communities. They challenge the “we’re not our ancestors” narrative with reverence, reminding listeners of the grit, sacrifice, and strategy our elders wielded without applause. The message is clear: we need less performance, more patience, less ego, more unity—and we must be willing to lose convenience to win liberation. From economic strategy to political discipline, this conversation is a call to stay, fight, and finish what our ancestors started.

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Black People Need to Stop Waiting for the System to Save Us! -- Ben Crump & Gary Chambers

DJ Johnson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:28:34 -0500

Ben Crump is one of America’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, known for representing the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others in landmark cases seeking accountability and justice.

Gary Chambers is a Louisiana activist and political organizer recognized nationally for his unapologetic advocacy for voting rights, criminal justice reform, and economic justice.

The conversation between civil rights attorney Ben Crump and activist Gary Chambers is a political strategy session for the unfinished work of American democracy. Crump opens with a blunt reminder: legality and morality are not the same thing—a truth that echoes from slavery and segregation to modern courtrooms where justice is still negotiated rather than guaranteed.

From there, the dialogue widens into a sweeping reflection on power, economics, and political courage. Both men argue that the struggle for civil rights has always been tied to economic independence, noting that every time Black Americans have accumulated wealth—from land ownership after Reconstruction to Black Wall Street in Tulsa—the rules of the game were rewritten or the prosperity violently destroyed. The law, they suggest, can be a path to liberation, but only if communities are willing to fight relentlessly to ensure it is interpreted fairly.

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Why Black Women Aren’t Your Metaphor! -- Tia Williams

DJ Johnson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:09:03 -0600

Tia Williams: Tia Williams is the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June and a veteran beauty editor who has spent decades centering Black joy and modern glamour in her storytelling.

Farrah Rochon: Farrah Rochon is a USA Today bestselling author celebrated for her hit series The Boyfriend Projectand her ability to weave ambitious, relatable Black women into the heart of contemporary romance.

Author of Seven Days in June, Tia Williams and author Farrah Rochon traced the long, winding road behind Williams’s success—one paved with magazine deadlines, rejected manuscripts, stubborn conviction, and a refusal to flatten Black women into symbols of struggle. Williams spoke openly about building a career by straddling two worlds—glossy fashion media by day, fiction by night—until a toxic relationship, burnout, and a self-imposed exile to Spain cracked her open creatively and gave birth to her first novel. What followed was a sharp, often funny meditation on what it means to write romance without apology: insisting that Black women can exist in stories simply to love, desire, and dream; pushing back against an industry that doubted her credibility; and embracing risk, whether that meant indie publishing, watching her work transformed by Hollywood, or folding Harlem Renaissance history and Louisiana ancestry into contemporary love stories. Along the way, Williams dismantled myths about “Black excellence,” admitted the physical toll of writing with chronic migraines, and revealed how intuition—not permission—has guided every pivot in her career. The result was a reminder that literary success is rarely linear, never polite, and often born from refusing to make yourself smaller for anyone watching.

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Are You REALLY Safe at the Doctor? Dr. Uché Blackstock Explains The Real Reason We Mistrust Hospitals

DJ Johnson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Dr. Uché Blackstock is a renowned emergency medicine physician and the founder of Advancing Health Equity, whose memoir Legacy tackles the deep-seated racial disparities within the U.S. healthcare system.

Jarvis DeBerry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and celebrated columnist known for his sharp, soulful insights into social justice and the Black experience in America.

In a powerful and deeply personal conversation at Baldwin & Co., Dr. Uché Blackstock and journalist Jarvis DeBerry tear the veil off America’s broken healthcare system—exposing not just systemic racism, but the emotional and physical toll it exacts on Black patients and Black health professionals alike. From being misdiagnosed with appendicitis as a Harvard med student, to watching her mother practice medicine with soul and cultural accountability, Dr. Blackstock shares how her journey to healing became an act of resistance. Together, they challenge the myth of “trust in the system,” flipping the script to ask: can a system built on exploitation ever be trusted at all? This isn’t just a talk—it’s a reckoning. And it’s a call for Black professionals to choose joy, rest, and self-preservation over martyrdom.

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Black History Is Buried—Literally. Here's Who's Digging It Up From the Water. -- Tara Roberts & Alexandra Jones

DJ Johnson — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:40:31 -0600

Dr. Alexandra Jones is a seasoned archaeologist and educator dedicated to empowering communities through the preservation and excavation of African American history.

Tara Roberts is a National Geographic Explorer and storyteller whose work uncovers the lost stories of the transatlantic slave trade through the lens of maritime archaeology.

National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts and archeologist Dr. Alexandra Jones dove into an electrifying conversation that spanned the deep metaphor of water, the power of the divine feminine, and the urgency of community action. Using Roberts’ new memoir Written in the Waters as a launchpad, the two women explored the spiritual and political dimensions of environmental justice, Black history, and intergenerational resilience. They unpacked how water serves as both a symbol and a survival tool—a metaphor for Black femininity, flexibility, and force. With searing clarity, they challenged capitalist frameworks that destroy ecosystems and disconnect people from ancestry and collective care. What emerged was more than dialogue—it was a call to arms for radical education, systems change, and generational healing through cooperation, not heroism.

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Why Justice Terrifies White Supremacist More Than Revenge -- Kellie Carter Jackson & Shennette Garrett-Scott

DJ Johnson — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:58:44 -0600

Kellie Carter Jackson is a historian and writer (author of 'We Refuse') whose work centers Black resistance, abolition, and the political meaning of freedom in American history.

Shennette Garrett-Scott is a historian and author whose scholarship explores Black women’s economic power, labor, and political life beyond traditional civil rights narratives.

What unfolded on that stage was not a polite author talk—it was a bracing reminder that history has teeth. Writing We Refuse in the heat of 2020, Kellie Carter Jackson rejects what she calls the “trauma porn” of American racial storytelling and replaces it with something far more unsettling: proof that Black resistance has always been deliberate, strategic, and ordinary. Again and again, she dismantles the comforting myth that Black people merely endured injustice quietly, arguing instead that refusal—through protection, flight, revolution, community care, and even joy—has been constant, if deliberately obscured. The most arresting moments arrive when scholarship meets memory: a great-grandmother who chose a child’s life with a limp over lifelong bondage; a grandmother whose loaded pistol complicates sentimental ideas of Southern gentility; siblings lost, whose names anchor grief as a form of resistance. Kellie Carter Jackson’s point is devastatingly clear: white supremacy is not only mobs and violence, but erasure, coercion, and “niceness” masquerading as morality. And yet, the conversation never collapses into despair. It insists that liberation is collective, that joy is a discipline, and that the most radical threat to injustice has always been an educated, cared-for, and politically conscious people. The result is less a lecture than a reckoning—one that refuses easy answers and demands a wider imagination of what freedom has always required.

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Why Do Black People Define Blackness & Black Progress So Narrowly? - Kehinde Andrews & Sean Goode

DJ Johnson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:16:08 -0600

Sean Goode is a writer and cultural thinker whose work interrogates Black identity, power, and the political meaning embedded in popular culture.

Kehinde Andrews is a scholar of Black studies and author whose work challenges liberal myths of progress and exposes the structural realities of racism and capitalism.

What unfolds in this conversation is not a debate so much as a reckoning. Kehinde Andrews and Sean Goode circle Malcolm X not as a frozen icon, but as a living diagnostic tool—one that exposes how narrowly Blackness has been defined, weaponized, and sold back to Black people themselves. The discussion moves between autobiography and political theory, between gangsta rap and Garveyism, between capitalism’s seductive promises and its blood-soaked balance sheet. At its core is a shared unease: that America—and the West more broadly—is not failing to live up to its ideals, but rather succeeding at exactly what it was designed to do. Malcolm’s enduring relevance, they argue, lies in his refusal to confuse proximity to power with freedom, or survival with liberation. Whether through hip-hop’s unacknowledged intellectual labor, the false comfort of “house negro” mentalities, or the illusion that capitalism can be redeemed through intention alone, the conversation insists on a harder truth: freedom requires collective political imagination, not better branding. The tension remains unresolved—and that is precisely the point. Malcolm’s gift was never closure, but clarity.

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The Most Dangerous Lie: “The Water Is Fine” - Phyllis R. Dixon & Cecilia Guillen

DJ Johnson — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:59:55 -0600

Phyllis R. Dixon is the author of Something in the Water, a gripping novel that blends political intrigue, environmental justice, and deeply human stakes.

Cecilia Guillen is today’s conversation partner, bringing a sharp, community-centered lens to stories that sit at the crossroads of culture, power, and lived experience.

Phyllis R. Dixon tells a story about contaminated water, political corruption, and the quiet violence of being ignored—themes that echo loudly in today’s headlines as communities across the country continue to face environmental neglect and unequal access to safety and accountability. Joined by Cecilia Guillen, this discussion moves beyond the page, connecting the novel’s characters and conflicts to real-world struggles over infrastructure, public trust, and who pays the price when systems fail. Together, Phyllis and Cecilia explore how fiction can illuminate truths that policy reports and news cycles often can’t—and why stories like this matter now more than ever.

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Trump Didn't Break America...This Did. -- Jamelle Bouie & Nathan Robinson

DJ Johnson — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:43:18 -0600

In this wide-ranging but sharply focused conversation, Nathan J. Robinson and Jamelle Bouie argue that the central danger facing American democracy is not mass apathy or popular authoritarianism, but a crisis of elite legitimacy and institutional misalignment with a public that has already changed more than its leaders realize. They contend that reactions to Trumpism—especially resistance to state repression, overt racism, and the abandonment of democratic norms—reflect decades-long cultural shifts toward greater inclusion, historical awareness, and moral commitment to equality, rather than a sudden outbreak of “woke excess.” Jamelle Bouie frames this moment as a failure of elite social reproduction: institutions that once shaped public values are now unable to pass their worldview intact to the next generation, while reactionary movements misread both public opinion and history. Together, they caution that although extremist ideologies lack broad popular support, they can still capture power through undemocratic structures, institutional cowardice, and strategic minority rule. Drawing on American history—not as prophecy but as case study—they conclude that durable political projects require flexibility, legitimacy, and long time horizons, qualities notably absent from today’s authoritarian experiments, making the present moment less a story of democratic collapse than of a system struggling to catch up to the people it claims to represent.

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Education Was Never the Goal, Knowledge Is. -- Daniel Black & Michael Harriot

DJ Johnson — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Dr. Daniel Black and Michael Harriot delivered a spiritually charged, intellectually fierce, and soul-deep conversation that cracked open the Black experience in America. What started as a discussion on land, lineage, and education quickly evolved into a firestorm of revelations—about ancestral wisdom, the double-tongued language of survival, and the misunderstood power of the Black church. They dissected the myth of white-washed religion, honored the Black rural roots of storytelling, and lit up the room with tales of healing, ritual, and resistance. Together, they offered a profound thesis: Black knowledge is not just for advancement—it is a weapon, a ritual, a form of rebellion. This wasn’t just a talk. It was a reckoning. And if you think you understand Black history, faith, or family—watch this, and think again.

Michael Harriot is an award-winning journalist, cultural critic, and author whose razor-sharp writing exposes the lies America tells itself about race, power, and history.

Dr. Daniel Black is a novelist, scholar, and master storyteller whose work excavates Black rural life, ancestral memory, and the sacred dimensions of survival with lyrical force.

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Why America Chose White Supremacy Over Democracy - Jamelle Bouie & Carla Laroche

DJ Johnson — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:03:41 -0600

In a discussion held in New Orleans on February 3, 2026, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and Tulane law professor Carla Laroche explored the haunting parallels between the Reconstruction era and today's political climate. Carla framed Reconstruction as a period of profound promises—codified in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments—that were ultimately betrayed by the rise of white supremacy and Jim Crow. Jamelle argued that the era remains vital because we are currently grappling with the same existential questions it raised: Who counts as an American, and what is the nature of our freedom?

Jamelle drew a sharp distinction between "freedom as domination"—the master’s freedom to control others—and "freedom as liberation," which centers on self-determination. He noted that modern political efforts to undermine birthright citizenship and equal protection are echoes of a centuries-old struggle to repudiate expansive, egalitarian ideals. Highlighting Louisiana as a historical "crucible" for these conflicts, the speakers discussed how landmark legal failures and massacres in the state paved the way for the "afterlife of slavery".

Ultimately, the conversation served as a stark reminder that institutions and the Constitution are merely "words on paper". Without the political will of ordinary citizens to wield power and demand accountability—a project Jamelle summarized with the post-war mantra "punish treason, reward loyalty"—the promises of democracy remain fragile and unfinished

Jamelle Bouie: A Charlottesville-based columnist for The New York Times and UVA graduate, Jamelle covers politics and history while co-hosting the Unclear and Present Danger podcast.

Carla Laroche: An associate professor of law at Tulane University and the Murphy Institute, Carla's work focuses on access to justice for systemically excluded communities at the intersections of criminal law and civil rights.

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Is Striving For Black Excellence Killing Us? Dr. Uché Blackstock SOUNDS OFF on Working 2x as Hard!

DJ Johnson — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:31:57 -0600

Dr. Uché Blackstock and journalist Jarvis DeBerry engaged in a piercing, personal, and deeply emotional conversation about race, medicine, education, and the invisible weight of Black excellence. Centered around Blackstock’s acclaimed book Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, the discussion revealed how systemic bias infiltrates everything—from classroom desks to hospital beds. They spoke candidly about the burden of overperformance, the quiet trauma of being “the only one,” and the emotional toll of raising Black children in a world that often denies their worth. With reflections on family, identity, and institutional mistrust, this dialogue offered more than critique—it was a call for love, protection, and truth-telling in spaces that too often demand silence.

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The Moment Pain Becomes Identity, Freedom Starts Losing Bids -- Shaka Senghor & Jerid P. Woods

DJ Johnson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:16:43 -0600

Shaka Senghor is a leading voice on criminal justice reform, a tech investor, and the author of Writing My Wrongs and Letters to the Sons of Society.

Is society addicted to rage and victimhood? In this powerful conversation, New York Times bestselling author Shaka Senghor (Writing My Wrongs) joins Jerid Woods to dismantle the modern narratives around resilience, race, and personal agency.

They dive deep into the uncomfortable truths about monetizing pain, the "addiction" to being offended, and why true freedom comes from refusing to give up your power to external circumstances. Shaka opens up about his journey from prison to best-selling author, revealing how he cultivated a mindset of success by focusing on "wins" rather than losses.

If you are looking to break free from the "autopilot" of life and manifest your own vision of freedom, this conversation is a must-watch.

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When Injustice Becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty! - Kellie Carter Jackson

DJ Johnson — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:20:32 -0600

Kellie Carter Jackson is a historian, author, and professor whose work explores Black resistance, abolition, and the intellectual history of Black political thought in America.

Shennette Garrett-Scott is a historian and author specializing in Black women’s economic history, examining how Black women used business, finance, and mutual aid to build power and autonomy in the United States.

This conversation is an exploration of how Black women use literature, history, and storytelling as tools of survival, resistance, and meaning-making. Moving fluidly between personal memory and scholarly insight, Kellie Carter Jackson & Shennette Garrett-Scott argue that literature—especially Black women’s literature—does more than represent the past; it cultivates empathy, restores interior lives erased by violent archives, and teaches readers how to live.

The discussion reframes historical method itself. Rather than striving for a detached objectivity, Kellie Carter Jackson & Shennette Garrett-Scott insist that bringing one’s whole self—emotion, ancestry, memory—into the archive produces better questions and truer histories. Empathy is not a weakness of scholarship but one of its most powerful instruments, especially when the historical record is fragmentary, brutal, or designed to dehumanize.

At the center of the conversation is the concept of “refusal”: refusal to accept unjust terms, refusal to surrender dignity, refusal to allow trauma to define the totality of a life. Through intergenerational stories—of mothers, grandmothers, and children—Kellie Carter Jackson & Shennette Garrett-Scott show how refusal is passed down as a form of spiritual DNA. Injury may leave a mark, but it does not dictate the shape of a life.

Crucially, the conversation resists the trap of defining Black history solely through suffering. Joy emerges as a political and communal practice, not escapism but fortification. Laughter, art, music, books, and gathering are framed as collective defenses against despair and erasure.

The dialogue also expands history beyond classrooms and books, emphasizing bookstores, podcasts, public talks, and community spaces as essential sites of intellectual life. History, they argue, matters most when people recognize themselves inside it—and when it helps them imagine how to act, protect, refuse, and build in the present.

Ultimately, this is a conversation about how knowledge becomes lived wisdom—how stories shape not only what we know, but how we love, resist, raise children, and remain human in difficult times.

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They Want to Erase Us: A "Season of Destruction" -- Eddie Glaude Jr & Imani Perry

DJ Johnson — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:14:51 -0600

We are living through what Dr. Imani Perry calls a "season of destruction," a deliberate era where the legacy of the freedom movement is being erased. In this riveting dialogue, Glaude and Dr. Imani Perry do not just lament the state of the nation; they dissect the very soul of American democracy.

The conversation centers on a powerful dialectic: "freedom snatching" versus "freedom seeking". Dr. Imani Perry argues that we must look beyond the mid-20th-century Civil Rights movement—which we often view as the norm—and instead study the "plague years" following Reconstruction to understand our current crisis. It is in those moments of profound betrayal, such as the era of the Fugitive Slave Law, where we find the blueprint for how to build in the face of catastrophe.

Perhaps the most provocative thread is their critique of modern success. Imani Perry poses a haunting question: What is freedom? Is it merely the ability to live like middle-class white people?. The scholars warn against a "Black neoliberalism" that equates freedom with material access while ignoring the erosion of the very institutions—the "barrier islands"—that once protected Black communities from the storm.

This is not a conversation about despair; it is a call to reconstruction. As Eddie Glaude Jr. notes, the work of building isn't just about political victories; it is a "fortification," a space for self-creation and love in a society where white supremacy remains the baseline condition.

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Why Vulnerability Makes Better Art & The Thing About Falling - Tank Ball

DJ Johnson — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In a candid, laughter-laced conversation, Tarriona "Tank" Ball pulls back the curtain on vulnerability as both artistic method and emotional necessity. Discussing her poetry collection The Thing About Falling, Ball distinguishes this work from her earlier book Vulnerable by one crucial shift: this time, the poems were not written for anyone else—not an ex, not an audience—but for herself. What emerges is an unguarded meditation on love after heartbreak, the danger of rushing healing, and the quiet education that happens in the “in-between” relationships. Falling, she explains, is never intentional, but survival depends on whether someone—or something—can catch you when it happens. Moving fluidly between humor, romance, self-reckoning, and performance, the conversation affirms writing as one of the most exposed art forms there is: just words, memory, and nerve. In Ball’s telling, poetry does not resolve longing or confusion—it names them, dignifies them, and reminds the listener they are not alone in feeling exactly this way.

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What Firstborn Girls Carry - Bernice McFadden

DJ Johnson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Bernice L. McFadden is an award-winning American novelist and memoirist whose work explores Black womanhood, ancestry, trauma, and survival through lyrical, historically grounded storytelling.

In a conversation that moves with the force of lived history, Bernice L. McFadden refuses the comfort of distance. Interviewed by Dr. Ebony Perro, Professor of Practice at Tulane University. Bernice's memoir, Firstborn Girls, emerges not as a private act of recollection but as a public reckoning—one that insists family stories and American history are inseparable. Written during the pandemic and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests, McFadden frames her life as an “auto-ethnography,” tracing cycles of violence, survival, rage, and resilience across generations of Black women. History, she reminds us, does not simply repeat; it rhymes. And in those rhymes—lynchings, domestic terror, state violence—she recognizes patterns that echo from her ancestors’ lives into the present moment.

Selected Popular Books by Bernice L. McFadden

Firstborn Girls: A Memoir
Sugar
Glorious
Gathering of Waters (New York Times Editors’ Choice)
The Warmest December
Praise Song for the Butterflies
Nowhere Is a Place

What gives the conversation its gravity is McFadden’s refusal to sentimentalize. Motherhood is described as loving but brutal work. Rage is not pathology but fuel—necessary, clarifying, and dangerous only when it calcifies into bitterness. Her stories of formidable women, particularly Aunt Anna, unfold with dark humor and terrifying resolve, revealing how protection sometimes required ferocity. Writing becomes both purge and preservation: a way to honor the dead, confront the living, and free oneself from silence. By naming family members plainly, McFadden creates distance enough to tell the truth, even when that truth fractures family myths.

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Why Working Hard Will Keep You Poor - Earn Your Leisure + Larry Morrow + David Shands

DJ Johnson — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

What happens when four of the most influential forces in entrepreneurship, media, and culture sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation at one of the country’s most disruptive Black-owned bookstore? You get a conversation that flips the script on success, reveals the ugly truths behind wealth-building, and shows you how to break generational curses in real-time. In this explosive dialogue moderated by David Shands at Baldwin & Co., Earn Your Leisure co-founders Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal sit alongside hospitality mogul Larry Morrow to break down how they went from kitchen tables and iPhones to multi-million-dollar brands—and why belief in self had to come before the checks ever did. They talk imposter syndrome, the lies we tell ourselves about “failure,” and how cultural capital can become financial power if you’re willing to bet on your own genius. If you've ever doubted your purpose or felt like you're building alone—this conversation will make you feel seen, charged up, and ready to pivot like a boss.

Larry Morrow is a New Orleans–based hospitality mogul, entrepreneur, and community builder known for creating some of the city’s most successful restaurants and nightlife experiences.

Rashad Bilal is the co-founder of Earn Your Leisure and a financial educator whose work breaks down wealth-building for everyday people.

Troy Millings is the co-founder of Earn Your Leisure and a former educator turned media entrepreneur dedicated to making financial literacy accessible and culturally relevant.

David Shands is an entrepreneur, author, and host of the Social Proof Podcast, known for spotlighting real stories of business success and practical lessons from top creators and founders.

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Art Is Not Decoration—It’s Declaration. - Charly Palmer & Tonya Boyd-Cannon

DJ Johnson — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Grammy-nominated vocalist Tonya Boyd-Cannon and celebrated visual artist Charly Palmer engage in a riveting, soul-baring conversation that moves between art, ancestry, mental health, and creative purpose. With disarming honesty, they explore how grief, trauma, and generational memory shape their work—and why Black artists must create from spirit, not ego. From Palmer’s reflections on using flowers as both beauty and protection, to Boyd-Cannon’s revelation of how roses became emotional triggers, the two uncover how creation becomes a sacred act of survival and healing. The conversation crescendos into a powerful meditation on legacy, water as a spiritual medium, the sacredness of altars, and Blackness as a universal, unshakable force. What emerges is a profound testimony: art is not decoration—its declaration, remembrance, and resistance.

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This Should Scare Us! - Malcolm Gladwell & Mitch Landrieu

DJ Johnson — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:57:54 -0600

In a wide-ranging, unguarded conversation, Malcolm Gladwell and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu use the city itself as a lens to examine America’s deeper fractures. What begins as a meditation on why New Orleans remains stubbornly, almost defiantly distinctive—resisting the cultural flattening seen in cities like Austin and Nashville—quickly expands into a larger argument: culture, not capital, is what holds societies together. Music, food, sport, and place are not luxuries, they argue, but the glue that sustains democracy when institutions falter. In New Orleans, joy and pain live side by side, producing a civic soul that cannot be replicated or scaled without losing its truth.

From there, the conversation turns darker and more urgent. Landrieu warns that the United States is living through one of the most dangerous moments in its history—not because of disagreement, but because of a growing comfort with autocracy and a collapsing ability to talk across difference. Gladwell probes whether America’s aging population, economic anxiety, and nostalgia for an imagined past are fueling fear rather than curiosity about the future. Together, they trace how trauma—from Katrina to 9/11 to economic precarity—has eroded trust, and why art, culture, and local community may be the last remaining pathways back to common ground. The message is unsettling but clear: democracies do not collapse all at once; they wither when people stop listening to one another, and when culture is treated as expendable rather than essential.

This episode is part of the ongoing conversations hosted by Baldwin & Co., a Black-owned bookstore, café, and cultural institution based in New Orleans. Baldwin & Co. exists at the intersection of literature, ideas, and community—creating space for rigorous dialogue, storytelling, and intellectual exchange.

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The Language White America Can't Hear: Dr. Daniel Black & Avery Young

DJ Johnson — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:47:34 -0600

Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young" "This conversation is a masterclass in Black language, music, spirituality, and survival. Dr. Daniel Black and Avery Young explore how Black people have always communicated with more than words—through rhythm, silence, gesture, melody, and the body itself. From church songs and blues traditions to humming, repetition, and coded speech, they break down how Black expression became a form of protection, resistance, and joy when speech alone wasn’t safe. Moving between personal stories, theology, music, and history, they reveal how gospel and blues are really the same language spoken in different places, and how Black idiomatic expression carries memory, meaning, and power that English alone can’t hold. At its core, the conversation is about survival and freedom—the idea that the real assignment in life is to walk fully as yourself, bring your whole body into the room, and trust that collective rhythm can carry you across even the deepest waters.

Dr. Daniel Black is an award-winning novelist and professor whose work excavates Black memory, masculinity, spirituality, and survival with surgical honesty and poetic force. Some of his most notable books are, Perfect Peace, Don't Cry For Me, Isaac's Song, The Coming, Black on Black and The Sacred Place.

Avery Young is a poet, the first Chicago poet laureate, he is a composer, and cultural worker whose artistry fuses music, movement, and ancestral knowledge to reveal how Black expression has always carried meaning beyond words.

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Why Education Must Change Now! Billionaire, Robert F. Smith Explains.

DJ Johnson — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:47:29 -0600

Robert F. Smith is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and one of the most influential investors and philanthropists in technology and education today.

Dr. Monique Guillory is an educator, cultural scholar, and university president known for her leadership in higher education and her work at the intersection of Black studies, innovation, and institutional transformation.

This wide-ranging conversation brings together history, technology, education, and moral leadership to confront a single reality: the world is changing faster than our institutions are willing to admit. Robert Smith—in conversation with the President of Dillard University, Dr. Monique Guillory—reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing that economic justice—not just civil rights—was always central to King’s vision, and that younger generations are still willing to put their bodies on the line when injustice is clear.

From there, the discussion pivots to the present and future, where artificial intelligence and software are rapidly reshaping labor, wealth, and opportunity. Smith argues that higher education—especially HBCUs—faces an existential crisis if it does not radically rethink how it prepares students for an economy driven by AI, automation, and data. The old promise of “get a degree, get a job” no longer holds.

Drawing from his own journey—leaving a prestigious career to take calculated risks—Smith makes the case that understanding systems, capital, and arbitrage is now essential for survival. The core message is both urgent and hopeful: those who learn how the new economy works, lean into innovation, and act boldly can shape the future rather than be erased by it. Sitting still, he warns, is the greatest risk of all.

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This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time.

At Baldwin & Co., we believe that stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Through this podcast, we bring the pages of bestselling novels, memoirs, and groundbreaking works of nonfiction to life. Whether you’re an avid reader, aspiring writer, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful discussions, Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues is here to ignite your curiosity and enrich your understanding of the world.

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Black Women Built the Human Rights Movement—History Forgot: Keisha N. Blain & Kathe Hambrick Discuss

DJ Johnson — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:54:45 -0600

This conversation traces a sweeping and urgent history of Black women as architects of the global human rights movement, long before the language of “human rights” became mainstream. Historian Keisha N. Blain explains how her book Without Fear uncovers the forgotten women—activists, writers, missionaries, and organizers—who refused to limit their demands to U.S. civil rights and instead framed Black freedom as a universal human claim.

Moving from the 19th century to the present, the discussion highlights figures like Ida B. Wells, Madam C.J. Walker, Maria Stewart, Margaret Cartwright, and Katie Diallo, revealing how these women forged international alliances, challenged imperialism, and exposed state violence as a human rights abuse—often without access to power, funding, or formal political spaces. Their work crossed borders, languages, and movements, linking Black struggles in the United States to anti-colonial fights across the globe.

Blain also reflects on the emotional and ethical challenges of archival research—deciding what to reveal, what to protect, and how to honor lives lived under constant risk. The throughline is clear: Black women have always been thinking globally, acting strategically, and organizing without fear and hesitancy, even when history refused to remember them. The conversation is both a recovery of the past and a call to action for the present.

Keisha N. Blain is an award-winning historian and bestselling author whose work centers on Black women, human rights, and global freedom movements. Author of "Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights." Co-author of "Four Hundred Souls."

Kathe Hambrick is the Executive Director of the Amistad Research Center, a cultural preservationist, and a public historian known for her work documenting Black history in Louisiana and beyond.

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America's Moral Collapse & Should We Burn It All Down!? Don Lemon & Charles Blow Discuss.

DJ Johnson — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

What happens when two of America’s sharpest thinkers get brutally honest about race, power, hope—and the lie of progress? In this electric, no-holds-barred conversation, Charles Blow and Don Lemon blow the lid off respectability politics, coalition fatigue, and the myth of a post-racial America. From the illusion of diversity to the erasure of Black history, they lay bare the truth: we’re not returning from the edge—we’re going over it.

Charles Blow, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author known for his sharp, uncompromising analysis of race and politics, and Don Lemon, is an Emmy-winning journalist and longtime news anchor recognized for his fearless commentary on social and cultural issues.

Charles challenges the idea of waiting for white America to "come around" while Don urges Black America to build without begging. They debate reparations, the crumbling political system, and why the mask is finally off—for everyone. It’s personal, intellectual, spiritual, and radical. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, enraged, or inspired by what’s happening in America right now, this conversation will shake you—and maybe wake you up.

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Imani Perry & Maurice Ruffin: What Happens When the Law No Longer Exists?

DJ Johnson — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

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Imani Perry and Maurice Carlos Ruffin delivered a conversation that was part history lesson, part cultural critique, and part sermon on survival. Imani Perry, with her blend of razor-sharp intellect and poetic cadence, challenged the myths America tells itself about freedom and progress, while Maurice Ruffin brought wit and piercing clarity to the lived realities of race, class, and power in New Orleans and beyond. Together, they wrestled with the contradictions of American democracy, the erasure of Black voices, and the radical necessity of joy as resistance. Their dialogue was less about answers than about urgency—an insistence that literature is not escape, but confrontation, and that remembering the past is the most revolutionary act we can commit.

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White Privilege: The Real American Scam: W. Kamau Bell and Cebo Campbell Discuss

DJ Johnson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:00:22 -0600

In a sharp, witty, and unflinching conversation at Baldwin & Co. bookstore, W. Kamau Bell and Cebo Campbell dissected the deep roots and modern manifestations of privilege, power, and race in America. Drawing parallels between environmental mismanagement and cultural erasure, they lamented how indigenous wisdom and Black creativity are often ignored or co-opted, while white privilege continues to reward audacity and mediocrity—evident in everything from Silicon Valley scams to the myth-making of American media. Cebo reflected on the inspiration for his book, “Sky Full of Elephants,” revealing how the simple act of swapping a Black protagonist into a classic white-centered narrative exposes the double standards and biases embedded in American storytelling. Both men skewered the way white-collar criminals are lionized and how trust and opportunity are so often reserved for those who fit a narrow, privileged mold. Their exchange ultimately challenged the audience to question who gets to fail, who gets to dream, and why America still struggles to see beyond the surface.

W. Kamau Bell is an Emmy-winning comedian, director, author, and social commentator best known as the host of CNN’s United Shades of America. Combining humor with incisive cultural critique, Bell uses storytelling and satire to confront race, identity, and inequality in the United States. His work spans bestselling books, acclaimed documentaries, and stand-up stages across the country, making him one of today’s most essential and influential voices on race and social justice.

Cebo Campbell is an author, creative director, and storyteller whose work blends sharp cultural insight with imaginative, emotionally rich narratives. Known for his novel Sky Full of Elephants and his acclaimed audio fiction projects, Campbell’s writing explores identity, love, memory, and the surreal dimensions of everyday life. His voice is distinct, lyrical, and deeply human—marking him as one of the most inventive contemporary storytellers of his generation.

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Dr. Daniel Black: Masculinity That Doesn’t Destroy Us!

DJ Johnson — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:13:22 -0600

This conversation with Dr. Daniel Black moves through the delicate and difficult terrain of healing—across bloodlines, across memory, across time. Drawing from his novel Isaac’s Song, Dr. Black explores what it means to face generational wounds without letting them define us. He breaks open the quiet myths of Black masculinity, the fear of vulnerability, the stories we fabricate to survive, and the ancestral technologies that still guide us toward freedom.

Through intimate storytelling and sharp cultural insight, Dr. Black unpacks power, forgiveness, usefulness, memory, and the ritual genius of Black people. This is a conversation about reclaiming the parts of ourselves we abandoned, learning to touch without violence, honoring flawed parents, and choosing a version of manhood that doesn’t destroy the men who carry it.

A profound, soulful dialogue that lingers long after it ends.

Bio: Dr. Daniel Black — Professor at Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Daniel Black is an award-winning novelist, scholar, and professor whose work centers the depth, beauty, and complexity of Black life. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Temple University, he is known for novels such as The Coming, Perfect Peace, and Black on Black, blending storytelling with cultural history, spirituality, and ancestral wisdom. As a longtime professor at Clark Atlanta, Dr. Black has become one of the leading literary voices of his generation, celebrated for his ability to illuminate the inner lives of Black families, explore generational healing, and honor the traditions that shape the African American experience.

Bio: Pastor Jonathan Everett — Rock of Ages Church

Pastor Jonathan Everett is the visionary leader of Rock of Ages Church in New Orleans, where he is widely known for his dynamic preaching, community-centered ministry, and unwavering commitment to empowering families, healing neighborhoods, and developing the next generation of leaders. Through bold outreach initiatives, innovative programs, and a message rooted in faith and real-life transformation, Pastor Everett has become one of the city’s most influential spiritual voices and a driving force for hope, unity, and uplift.

Bio: Jerid P. Woods — A Black Man Reading

Jerid P. Woods, known to thousands as A Black Man Reading, is a celebrated literary curator, educator, and digital tastemaker who has reshaped contemporary reading culture through his vibrant engagement with Black literature. With a platform dedicated to amplifying Black authors, uplifting community storytelling, and sparking critical dialogue, Woods has become one of the most trusted voices in modern book advocacy. His work bridges classrooms, bookstores, and online communities, inspiring people everywhere to read more deeply, think more critically, and love Black stories unapologetically.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates & Joy-Ann Reid: America Never Cared About Israel or Jewish People, Here's The Real Reason They Are Funding Genocide!

DJ Johnson — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:49:34 -0500

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If you’re not ready for the truth, stay in your bubble. But if you want to witness the most unfiltered, unapologetic, and necessary conversation of our time, then buckle up. Ta-Nehisi Coates and Joy-Ann Reid just dropped what can only be described as the Dialogue of the Decade at Baldwin & Co. bookstore in New Orleans—a conversation so raw, so real, and so utterly necessary that America might just pretend it didn’t happen. But we won’t let that happen.

In a world where soundbites pass for substance and political theater replaces real justice, Ta-Nehisi and Joy sat down to burn through the illusions and expose the rot at the core of America’s so-called values. And trust me, no one walked away unscathed.

Truth #1: America has never truly cared about Israel.
Truth #2: White America is still as racist as ever.
Truth #3: People only support you if they’re getting something in return.
Truth #4: Why Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.
Truth #5: Black authors are being banned for a reason.
Truth #6: The genocide in Gaza is funded by American tax dollars.

This wasn’t just another intellectual discussion—it was an awakening. And it happened at Baldwin & Co., the heartbeat of radical thought in New Orleans. If you missed it, fix that mistake now. Watch. Listen. Share. Because this is the most important dialogue you’ll witness this decade—and America needs to hear it.

Baldwin & Co. isn’t just a bookstore. It’s a battleground for truth. And last night, Coates and Reid went to war.

Welcome to Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues, the official podcast of Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore—a sanctuary for literature, creativity, and community. This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time.

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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah: Pen Your Protest, They Can’t Control Us if We Keep Writing

DJ Johnson — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:14:19 -0500

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Bestselling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah doesn’t just tell stories—he dissects the systems that shape our reality. In this electrifying conversation with Jerid P. Woods (aka Akili Nzuri), the two dive deep into why Nana’s work thrives at the intersection of fiction and brutal truth. From the dystopian horrors of capitalism to the everyday absurdities of American injustice, they unpack why the world’s most pressing systemic issues make for the most compelling storytelling.

Celebrating the Joy of Reading
Whether it’s uncovering hidden literary gems, diving deep into classic works, or exploring contemporary issues through literature, every episode is a celebration of books and the role they play in shaping our perspectives.

Baldwin & Co. as a Business
Get an insider's view of Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore, from its beginnings in the vibrant city of New Orleans to becoming a hub for intellectual and cultural exchange. We’ll share stories about our journey, our mission to champion literacy and creativity, and our partnerships with local and global literary communities.

Smart Conversations for Intellectual Minds
Each episode features engaging discussions that challenge conventional thinking, spark curiosity, and inspire action. From social justice to personal growth, every conversation is a testament to the transformative power of ideas.

Why Listen?
For Book Lovers: If you’re passionate about reading and crave deep, thoughtful conversations, this is your space.

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For the Curious: Whether you’re exploring a new genre or seeking fresh perspectives, The Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues offers something for everyone.

About Baldwin & Co. Coffee + Bookstore
Located in the heart of New Orleans, Baldwin & Co. is more than just a bookstore—it’s a community-driven space where books, coffee, and culture converge. Known for its artful design, close partnerships with non-profits, and dedication to literacy, Baldwin & Co. is a haven for readers and thinkers alike. Through Baldwin & Co. podcast, we aim to bring this unique experience to listeners everywhere.

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Our episodes feature authors whose works resonate with the spirit of Baldwin & Co., including:

Bestselling novelists who redefine storytelling.
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Local voices and global icons, all united by their passion for sharing ideas.

From deep dives into groundbreaking works to candid discussions about the writing life, Baldwin & Co. podcast captures the essence of intellectual and creative excellence.

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Bakari Sellers: When Dictatorship Becomes a Fact, Revolution Becomes a Right.

DJ Johnson — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:59:18 -0500

Join us for a powerful and timely podcast discussion between Jarvis Deberry and Bakari Sellers as they dive into the critical themes of When Dictatorship Becomes a Fact, Revolution Becomes a Right. In this conversation, they’ll explore the historical and modern-day implications of authoritarianism, the resilience of marginalized communities, and the urgent need for collective action in the face of oppression. Their insights will challenge, inspire, and spark dialogue about what it truly means to stand up for justice. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion—tune in and be part of the conversation!

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For Writers: Learn from the experiences and advice of established authors and find inspiration to hone your craft.

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For the Curious: Whether you’re exploring a new genre or seeking fresh perspectives, The Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues offers something for everyone.

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From deep dives into groundbreaking works to candid discussions about the writing life, Baldwin & Co. podcast captures the essence of intellectual and creative excellence.

Join the Conversation
Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community. Follow us on social media, share your favorite episodes, and let us know what books, authors, and topics you’d like us to cover. Together, let’s celebrate the power of books to inspire, educate, and connect us all.

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Tamron Hall: How Food Bonds Relationships and Becomes The Glue That Holds Them Together.

DJ Johnson — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:01:48 -0600

Food has always been more than just nourishment—it’s a universal language that brings people together. In this engaging discussion, Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling explore how food has become the ultimate friendship glue, fostering deep connections and lifelong memories.

From shared meals that strengthen bonds to the magic of cooking together, they dive into the ways food shapes relationships, sparks conversations, and creates moments that last a lifetime. Whether it’s the comfort of a home-cooked dish, the adventure of trying new flavors with friends, or the joy of gathering around the table, this conversation highlights the profound role food plays in building community.

If you’re a food lover, a friendship enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a meaningful conversation, this is one discussion you won’t want to miss. Tune in now and get inspired to break bread, share stories, and connect in new and delicious ways!

Eddie Glaude Jr. and Imani Perry: Imagining Freedom in Captivity

DJ Johnson — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:35:46 -0600

On this powerful episode of the Baldwin & Co. Podcast, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. and Imani Perry engage in a transformative conversation about imagining freedom in captivity. With unmatched depth and clarity, they explore how the human spirit envisions liberation even within the confines of oppression—whether through history, culture, or personal struggle.

This isn’t just an intellectual exercise; it’s a profound dialogue that challenges the very fabric of American identity and dares us to reconsider what freedom truly means. Their compelling insights and raw honesty will stir your soul, expand your mind, and leave you reflecting long after the episode ends. This is more than a podcast—it’s a conversation that could reshape American dialogue as we know it, one you’ll want to experience over and over again.

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Jesmyn Ward and Clint Smith: Writing Our Roots

DJ Johnson — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 03:50:34 -0600

Join award-winning authors Jesmyn Ward and Clint Smith in an intimate and thought-provoking podcast conversation about Writing Our Roots. Together, they explore the power of storytelling to preserve history, honor ancestry, and shed light on the lived experiences of Black communities across generations. From the Deep South to the broader African diaspora, Ward and Smith discuss how their personal journeys influence their writing, the importance of historical memory, and the role of literature in shaping cultural identity. Tune in for a compelling dialogue that delves into themes of resilience, legacy, and the profound connection between place and narrative.

Welcome to Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues, the official podcast of Baldwin & Co. coffee + bookstore—a sanctuary for literature, creativity, and community. This podcast is your front-row seat to the world of books, ideas, and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most brilliant minds and celebrated authors of our time.

At Baldwin & Co., we believe that stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transform. Through this podcast, we bring the pages of bestselling novels, memoirs, and groundbreaking works of nonfiction to life. Whether you’re an avid reader, aspiring writer, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful discussions, Baldwin & Co. Reels is here to ignite your curiosity and enrich your understanding of the world.

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Dr. Daniel Black: America's Untold Truths!

DJ Johnson — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:46:18 -0600

The Baldwin & Co.: Author Dialogues invites you to an electrifying episode featuring two of the most profound voices in literature and social commentary today: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Dr. Daniel Black.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project and a trailblazer in reframing America’s history through the lens of Black resilience and contributions, sits down with Dr. Daniel Black, the acclaimed author of Isaac’s Song and a masterful storyteller renowned for his deep explorations of culture, identity, and the human spirit.

In this captivating dialogue, they delve into the intersections of history and fiction, the transformative power of storytelling, and the role of Black creatives in shaping our collective future. How do stories reclaim erased histories? What is the emotional labor of telling the truth about race in America? And how can literature inspire both healing and action in turbulent times?

Prepare for an engaging, thought-provoking, and heart-stirring conversation that goes beyond the page and into the heart of the human experience. Whether you’re a lover of literature, a seeker of truth, or simply someone who craves meaningful dialogue, this episode of The Baldwin & Co.: Author Dialogues is not to be missed.

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Nicole Richie and Cleo Wade: How to Unlock Your Growth, Live Intentionally & Find Your Alignment

DJ Johnson — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:24:34 -0600

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In this inspiring episode of Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues, we sit down with Nicole Richie and Cleo Wade to explore the transformative power of reading and how it can unlock personal growth, foster intentional living, and help you find alignment in every aspect of life.

Nicole Richie, the daughter of Lionel Richie is a creative powerhouse—a television personality, actress, and designer. She’s known for her wit, authenticity, and ability to seamlessly blend humor with heartfelt reflections on life, family, and personal growth.

Cleo Wade, a poet, NY Times Bestselling author, and self-described "heart activist." Cleo is celebrated for her empowering words that inspire readers to reflect, heal, and thrive. With books like “Heart Talk” and “Remember Love”, she’s made an incredible impact on countless lives by encouraging us to embrace compassion, courage, and connection.

Nicole and Cleo share their unique journeys, from the books that shaped their perspectives to the life lessons they've uncovered through literature. Discover how storytelling can be a catalyst for self-discovery and change, why reading intentionally is a key to aligning with your purpose, and how to curate a personal library that inspires and empowers. Whether you're a lifelong book lover or just beginning your reading journey, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable advice to help you thrive.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion filled with wisdom, laughter, and the profound connection between words and well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two incredible women about the joy of living a life guided by the stories that speak to your soul.

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Introducing Baldwin & Co. Author Dialogues

DJ Johnson — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:43:56 -0600

If you’ve ever walked into Baldwin & Co., you know it’s more than just a bookstore. It’s a space where stories live, ideas spark, and conversations connect us all. That’s exactly what we’re bringing to your headphones with this podcast—a front-row seat to the minds of today’s most brilliant authors and thought leaders.

From bestselling writers to rising literary stars, we’ll go beyond the book covers to dive into the stories behind the stories. What inspired them? What keeps them up at night? What wisdom can they share with us?

But this isn’t just about listening—it’s about belonging. This podcast is for you—the dreamers, the thinkers, the readers, and the curious minds who know the power of a good story.

So, whether you’re tuning in during your morning coffee, a late-night drive, or that midweek reset, I promise you’ll leave each episode inspired, entertained, and maybe even a little changed.

Author Dialogues is about more than books—it’s about bold ideas, raw truth, and the beauty of human connection. So hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and share it with your crew—because this journey is just getting started.

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