Our fan favorite “Pillow Talk” episodes are back. A fun conversation as Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and wife Dr. Wanda talk everything from pregnancy and maternity leave, to cultural identity and then about their upcoming wedding anniversary. That and more! Follow us […]
S2E15 – Forbidden Topics and Taboos with Biodun Abudu
Why do we not talk about certain things in Transnational Black immigrant homes? On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts discusses topics considered “taboo” and “forbidden” with transnational Nigerian author and artist Biodun Abudu to discuss. We discuss his books and his […]
S2E16 – Black Unity vs White Supremacy: A Conversation with Brotha Hassan
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts speaks with Brother Hassan, a self-proclaimed African Griot and enthusiast of Haitian and African History, on the psychological impact of White Supremacy as a suppressant of Black Transnationalism and Black Unity. He discusses the hidden […]
S2E14 – “We are Cultural Ambassadors”: Discussing Black Positionality and the Nigerian Ban from the US w/ Dr. Ifeyinwa Onyenekwu
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts visits with Dr. Ifenyinwa Onyenekwu of Stonybrook University and they have a very enriching conversations related to Black positionality, critical race analysis, the concept of “Poverty porn”, Nigeria being added to the US list and […]
S2E13 – “What’s GUD, Nia?” Discussing the Global United Diaspora with Nia Muhammad
To kick off Black History Month, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts interviews the founder of the Global United Diaspora, also know as GUD, Ms. Nia Muhammad. Nia shares her background story as an African American who reconnects with Africa. She shares with us […]
A Transnational Tragedy: The Death of Kobe Bryant
A transnational perspective and a deep reflection by Dr. Ibe-Lamberts on the impact of Kobe Bryant’s life and death on himself and the Black community, specifically Black men. This is not a typical episode. Follow us @blacktransnationalpodcast on Instagram and […]
S2E12 – Healthy Aging w/Anuoluwapo Osideko
On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts has a serious discussion with Ms. Anuoluwapo Osideko about aging in the Transnational Black Communities and some of the challenges Black people face when it comes to self-care and care-taking for our elders in the […]
S2E11 – The Transnational 20s: The Decade of Return
On this solo episode of the New Year 2020, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts shares his thoughts about Ghana’s call for a “Year of Return” in 2019 and what that could mean of other countries and for Black people in the Diaspora. He […]
S2E10 – “My Culture Guides My Life”: Discussing the Dual Citizen Brand w/Maria Ajao
On this episode, Ms. Maria Ajao, creator and founder of Dual Citizen, a fashion label focused on Black pride and positive representation of transnationalism in the Black community, joins the show to talk about her upbringing, her inspiration for creating […]
S2E9 – Let’s Gist: The Opening “Verse” W/Lesley Gwam
On this episode, another “Gistin’ session takes place between Dr. Ibe-Lamberts and Lesley Gwam, a co-host for a podcast titled “The Verse”. Lesley shares her experiences growing up in a blended Nigerian-American household; her career move from being Disability Lawyer […]