In the very first episode of Monuments to Me, your hosts - Akilah Ffriend and Tyi McCray are taking you through the heart and soul of this brand new show. This episode will introduce you to both Akilah and Tyi, their varied backgrounds, who they are outside of the podcast world, and what this show means to them. Then, Akilah and Tyi discuss their goals and dreams for Monuments to Me, as well as their vision for Black women. Monuments to Me is a podcast for Black women that will discuss the multifaceted topics of colorism, access injustice, racism, and so much more. And Akilah and Tyi will be leading important conversations with guests that highlight the diaspora of Black women around the world. Tune in to this introductory episode to the Monuments to Me podcast and prepare for an exciting yet important show ahead! Connect with the host by following them on social media Akilah - https://www.instagram.com/akilahffriend/ Tyi - https://www.instagram.com/tyi.mccray/