On this special bonus episode, Dr. Mom (Dr. Wanda) talks about motherhood—its blessings and challenges—and how she thinks about mothering from a transnational standpoint but also simply as a Black woman raising a young Black girl. Email us at blacktransnational17@gmail.com […]
Episode 15: “Daddy-Daughter Talk”
On this special episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares an exclusive interview with a very special guest —his daughter. On this inaugural episode of the annual “Daddy-Daughter Talk” episode, they have a very simple, yet interesting conversation about her birthday, and then […]
Episode 14: Playing Games with Thrones: Are We all Really from Royalty?
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares his thoughts about the (over)use of the words “kings” and “queens” in the Black community and how that can possibly serve as a contaminant for Black people really reconnecting with their true historical ties. […]
Episode 13: Hometown Hussle: Discussing Hometown Associations…and the Death of Nipsey Hussle
In this two-part episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts defines and describes what hometown associations are in the transnational immigrant community and the potential impact they have in their lives as central spaces in their communities. In the second part he reflects on […]
Episode 12 – Pillow Talk: Gender Roles and the case of the Successful Black Woman
On this Women’s History Month edition of Pillow Talk, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and Dr. Wanda discuss their perspectives and experiences learning of the concept of gender roles. They also discuss the evolution of roles and expectations in relationships between male and […]
Episode 11 – Nama”STAY” in Africa: Discussing Yoga, Health, Transnationalism and Womanhood.
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts is joined by guest Ms. Darling Amoo, a transnational Ghanaian yoga instructor and health promoter based in Ghana, to talk about the successes and challenges in promoting the practice of Yoga in Western Africa. She […]
Episode 10 – Afrobeats Makes the World Get Down! Feat. Titi Lokei
Transnational Nigerian artist Titi LoKei joins the show to discuss afrobeats music, hiphop, Black culture and what this music can do for both the African and African American communities. Check out Titi Lokei’s new single “African Dance” Email us at […]
Episode 9 – Do Africans Manage Money Differently than African Americans?
Latest episode of My Black is Transnational features an interview with Transnational CPA and financial expert Jeff Badu of Badu Enterprises. Jeff shares his expertise on money management and his experience working with people who are African immigrants and African […]
Episode 8 – “The Doorway of Return”: Reconnecting Back to Africa
On this episode we are joined by guest Dr. Omavi Bailey who discusses his experiences reconnecting back with Africa and becoming a transnational. He also discusses the “doorway of return” in Benin and how it is becoming a landmark for […]
Episode 7- Pillow Talk: Transnationally in Love (Valentine’s Day Edition)
Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode presents another casual conversation between Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and his wife Dr. Wanda about their love life and being in transnational relationship. How does the sustenance of traditional practice and cultural identity influence a healthy relationship? […]