Episodes
Marilyn and Yvonne are two parents determined to grow their families. When pregnancy loss disrupts their plans, they turn to their faith. Please note, this episode contains graphic details about miscarriage and stillbirth.
Published 07/29/20
This week we wanted to lighten the mood and take a peak into your DMs. Partly because we're curious, partly because we're a little messy. Here are four stories about the times something's popped off in the DMs.
Published 07/22/20
We pay homage to our ancestors with stories about folklore and urban legends from across the diaspora.
Published 07/08/20
In the midst of this unprecedented uprising, seven people share stories about moments where they experienced complete freedom.
Published 06/24/20
After trying to conceive for 10 years, Shellie was finally having her dream baby, but the challenges of motherhood slowly evolved into a silent struggle with postpartum depression. Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose shares how she's working to expand mental health resources for Black birthing parents.
Published 06/17/20
Seven people share stories about the times they've resisted, in ways big or small. Let this be a reminder of who you are, and what you're made of.
Published 06/10/20
We've changed the topic for the next cycle of At the House to Acts of Resistance. Submit your story by Wednesday, June 3.
Published 05/30/20
Between Teacher Appreciation Week and distance learning, folks have spent more time reflecting on the role teachers played in their lives. We hear from six people about their memorable encounters with teachers. Catch Part 2 on the While Black podcast on Sunday, May 31.
Published 05/27/20
Facing unplanned pregnancies in their twenties, Mikah and Cecilia's hospital births reveal how access to childbirth education, support systems, and the lack of standardization of care shaped their individual journeys to becoming parents for the first time.
Published 05/23/20
Over the last few weeks, some of us have spent more time with family than we have in a long time. Others have been forced to interact with our family members in new ways. Today we hear from 6 people who learned some cool, quirky, and inspiring things about their family members.
Published 05/13/20
Martina explores the historical roots of modern obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry and Dr. Mimi Niles explain how flaws in medical education and research contribute to the Black birthing crisis.
Published 05/07/20
The first week of our At the House series is about love. We hear from six people about the times when they knew it was real.
Published 04/29/20
You Had Me at Black and While Black are teaming up to bring you At the House, a biweekly miniseries inspired by... you know what. Part One of At the House premiers Wednesday, April 29 on You Had Me at Black. Check out Part Two on While Black on Sunday, May 3.
Published 04/26/20
Myeshia is a married, 34-year-old cis Black queer woman with a PhD. Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, things take a turn for the worse in a Southern California emergency room.
Published 04/23/20
Introducing NATAL, a podcast about having a baby while Black in the US, premiering April 22. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Published 04/16/20
NATAL Executive Producers Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabrielle Horton share what inspired the podcast, and what you can expect this season. NATAL premiers April 22, 2020. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Published 04/16/20
Welcome to our Spring Finale. We'll be back with the rest of the season this fall. This week we hear from Regine. One night she wakes up in the middle of the night to her mother screaming. She later learns that her brother experienced a traumatic brain injury, forcing her entire family to confront a new normal.
Published 04/17/19
This week's story comes from Stephanie, a mother racing against time and the system, to get her kids back. Here's what happened.
Published 04/10/19
This week’s story comes from Sarah. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.
Published 04/03/19
Fearing for his life, Mike runs away from his family.
Published 03/28/19
Alicia bags a date at the chicken spot, and things pop off.
Published 03/20/19
Paula's date from Plenty of Fish goes awry and launching her on a journey of self-love and liberation.
Published 03/13/19
Welcome to Season 6 of You Had Me at Black! This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise. This week's story comes from Kelly, who grew up in predominantly white Utah. She never knew what her parents did for a living, then one day the cops showed up at her door.
Published 03/06/19
After an inappropriate situation at work, Brea her asserts her right to be the Angry Black Woman.
Published 02/27/19