Your Only Black Friend Podcast

Britt connects with Tanee a cosplaying black artist recounting her experiences growing up in 'only' spaces. 

This interview is long overdue and I am so excited to share Tanee with all of you! No intro from me this time so Tanee can shine :)

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Since I left you all hangin' for the last two months with NOTHING, here is me rambling about diversity and inclusion. Enjoy.😉

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I know, I know! But I'm back for good, I promise ;)

In this week's episode, we hear from Kria. A biracial 20-something living her best life navigating her racial identity. Insta: @kiradleach

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SAY THEIR NAMES. Buffalo shooting victims 

• Roberta A. Drury of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 32
• Margus D. Morrison of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 52
• Andre Mackneil of Auburn, N.Y. – age 53
• Aaron Salter of Lockport, N.Y. – age 55
• Geraldine Talley of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 62
• Celestine Chaney of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 65
• Heyward Patterson of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 67
• Katherine Massey of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 72
• Pearl Young of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 77
• Ruth Whitfield of Buffalo, N.Y. – age 86

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Join me (Britt) as I take you through my love for my brown skin that so many hate.

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Part two! Make sure to listen to part one to hear our full conversation :)

I recently sat down with my college bestie, Sheldon (he/him), and his experiences navigating his blackness in Normal, IL, and every place after that.

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I recently sat down with my college bestie, Sheldon (he/him), and his experiences navigating his blackness in Normal, IL, and every place after that.

Follow us @YourOnlyBlackFriendPodcast on Instagram! Are you BIPOC and want to share your 'only' story? Please shoot me an email at YourOnlyBlackFriendPodcast@gmail.com with your interest!

The external speaker I mentioned this episode: Asha M. Creary https://www.cravecounselingpllc.com/asha 

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Meet my friend Jess! An assistance manager/curvy stylist at a bridal salon in Illinois. Jess is one of the most powerful souls I have ever met, and her story is one you won't want to miss.

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Meet my friend Crystal (she/her). Mexican American educator using her past experiences being an "only" to support her current students. This is her story. 

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This summer I sat down with my grandpa over Zoom and asked him how he's felt like an only. 

Learn more about my dope grandpa and his influence on his community:

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36632529/louis-moore-cyclist-interview/

https://www.startribune.com/he-helped-shape-twin-cities-bike-culture-plus-became-biking-ambassador-to-black-community/561540882/

https://www.pactimo.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-louis-moore

https://www.fox9.com/news/black-led-bike-club-in-minneapolis-still-rolling-after-2-decades-looks-to-recruit-younger-members

https://spokesman-recorder.com/2018/04/10/pioneering-coach-reflects-on-storied-career/

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Meet my TikTok bestie, Sienna (she/they). A 28-year-old community organizer who is rediscovering her blackness after years of shrinking herself to fit in. This is her story.

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Talking about my main man and biggest hero, Mr. Kid Cudi, aka Scott Mescudi. I recently watched his documentary "The Man Named Scott" on Amazon Prime, and it was terrific. It opened my eyes and reminded me that the 'only' kids will come out on top.

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Your only black friend has something to say.

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Hey, my name's Britt!

I'm so happy you're here!

Every day from age 4 - 18, I was the only brown face in all white spaces. I grew up in an affluent suburb where I was conditioned to ignore my blackness, not "see color," and was a lot of kids' first black friend." It wasn't until college that I realized how much I didn't understand about my own black culture. From natural hair maintenance to what the hell hot snacks were, let's just say, I quickly was experiencing an identity crisis.

I realized that in the last 14 years of my life, I had to assimilate to a culture just to survive. As a result, I started this podcast to create a space for learning, unlearning, healing, and defining what being black means to me.

From my personal diary entries to stories from mutuals on TikTok,

Your Only Black Friend Podcast is starting the conversation about the isolating effects of growing in an "only" in your friend group.