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Belonging to Blackness

Belonging to Blackness

By: Yndia Lorick-Wilmot PhD
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Belonging to Blackness is a monthly podcast that explores the infiniteness of Blackness through meaningful conversations about Black identities. Hosted by scholar-activist, author and storyteller Dr. Yndia Lorick-Wilmot (@ProfYndia), episodes feature a diverse line-up of global Black pioneers and award-winning change-makers. These guests share their intimate experiences that have led them to understand their Blackness. Topics include celebrating Black life, history and the state of Black art, music and culture; Black love and relationships; social justice, reconciliation and reparations; and building global networks and wealth. Follow IG @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast2019 Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • S7, Ep 064 with Hasan Salaam “King Noire” on Black Love as Liberation and Healing Through Social Justice Advocacy, Consent & Pleasure
    Feb 17 2026

    It’s #BlackHistoryMonth 365 and Dr. Yndia is joined by Hasan Salaam (King Noire), social justice activist, sex educator, writer, and international Hip Hop artist for a transformative conversation on Black Love as liberation. Together, they explore how social justice advocacy, consent/ consent culture, and sacred pleasure are essential to healing African descended individuals and communities. Hasan Salaam/ King Noire also shares insight on repairing harm and (re)building trust in private and public spaces, and valuing Black pleasure as worthy of protection and joy. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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    57 mins
  • S7, Ep 063 with Tonika Lewis Johnson, MacArthur Genius and Chi-Town Artist Reimagining Reparations as Reclaiming Home, Dignity, and Neighborhoods
    Jan 20 2026

    In this episode, MacArthur Genius and Chicago-based artist Tonika Lewis Johnson joins host Dr. Yndia for a deeply moving conversation on reparations as reclaiming home, dignity, and neighborhood life. They explore Tonika’s groundbreaking projects Unblocked Englewood and The Folded Map Project, and how she uses photography as a tool for social justice and collective memory. Tonika reflects on growing up in a household filled with artists and how that foundation shaped her commitment to community, place, and storytelling. This episode centers the power of Black neighborhoods and why honoring them is essential to maintaining thriving communities for generations to come. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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    53 mins
  • S7, Ep 062 with Sherece Brown, founder of Dr. Pabs, Pineapple is a Berry on the importance of all natural, plant-based wellness on Black family health and prosperity
    Dec 16 2025

    It’s December and this month offers an opportunity to prioritize our wellness in ways that feel nourishing, restorative, and empowering for entering the new year! In this episode, Dr. Yndia sits with Sherece Brown, the founder of Dr. Pabs, Pineapple is a Berry—a natural food and wellness brand for families. Listen in as they discuss how Sherece’s Jamaican immigrant family influenced her entrepreneurial spirit, and passion and concern for children’s overall wellbeing that led to the development of high-quality, plant-based multivitamins, Dr. Pabs. Sherece also shares lessons learned as a Black woman navigating obstacles in a competitive wellness industry and her drive to create products that support our future generation’s growth and development. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance and @Get Konnected! Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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    37 mins
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