BGD Podcasts

In the farewell episode, host Raquel Willis is joined by activist and writer L'lerrét Ailith for the final episode. They discuss Insecure, #NoConfederate, The Breakfast Club and Trump's Transgender Military Ban.

Host Raquel Willis and writer Candice Benbow discuss Jay-Z's 4:44, Blac Chyna vs. Rob Kardashian, Donald Trump Jr. 's ineptitude and Tyler the Creator's potential queerness.

Host Raquel Willis chats with Aurielle Marie about Serena Williams' maternity pics, ESPN's Body Issue, Rihanna's love life, Kodak Black's misogynoir and whether Bruno Mars appropriates Black music.

Host Raquel Willis discusses Amber Rose's sex positive feminism, No Justice No Pride and the Black Panther trailer. Later, she interviews Andrea Jenkins on her run for Minneapolis City Council and trans folks in politics.

Host Raquel Willis discusses Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry's cultural appropriation, student walk-outs on political leaders and the best shut down of Nyansapo Black Feminist Festival in Paris. Later, Willis interviews photographer Mikael Owunna on African LGBTQ representation.

Host Raquel Willis is joined by Elle Hearns to discuss writer and feminist Chimamanda Adichie's comments about transgender women and to explore the ways trans women are resisting in the Age of Trump.

Host ChE is joined by activist India Harville to discuss finding freedom in disability justice.

On the newest BGD podcast, host Raquel Willis and guest Blair Imani discuss Get Out, International Women's Day and Emma Watson vs. Beyoncé.

This week, host Raquel Willis talks The Grammys, Adele and Beyoncé, The Superbowl and Elizabeth Warren with guest Nnennaya Amuchie.

In episode six, CarmenLeah is joined by her wife, award-winning writer and BGD creator Mia McKenzie, to share their lessons in love. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Host Raquel Willis and guest Renee Bracey Sherman unpack the Women's March, Emmett Till's accuser and Trump's SCOTUS Pick.

In our first episode of 2017, host Raquel Willis and guest Jamie Necbitt Golden of Hood Feminism discuss Trump attacking John Lewis, Steve Harvey hating on Asian Men, the Black Church unlearning homophobia and celebrate Trap Music.

In episode five, CL and ChE discuss achieving our visions and goals in the new year, and beyond, while dealing with anxiety and depression. Spirit Medicine with CarmenLeah Ascencio and ChE is a BGD podcast that focuses on providing accessible conversations, tools and rituals that support the healing, wellness and liberation of people of color, with a focus on queer and trans people of color. Spirit Medicine artwork by ChE.

Before we leave 2016 behind for good, let's breakdown of the good, the bad and the hot mess we witnessed this year. Guests Cate Young and April reign join host Raquel Willis.

This week we discuss Russia hacking our election, the Charlamagne and Tomi Lahren situation and Kanye meeting with Trump!