Blackbelt Voices Podcast
1) Choosing AR 103 with Dr. Karama Neal: Shamim Okolloh's Journey from Nairobi to Little Rock
Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Shamim Okolloh, a native of Nairobi, Kenya, who moved to the U.S. at...Show More
2) Choosing AR 102 with Dr. Karama Neal: Welcome Home, Jean Block
Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Jean Block, the CEO of the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority.
3) Choosing AR 101 with Dr. Karama Neal: Welcome Home, Samantha Evans
Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. We want to help you make the Natural State your natural choice. On today's episode, we talk to Samantha...Show More
4) Introducing "Choosing Arkansas" with Dr. Karama Neal
Dr. Karama Neal, principal of Neal Firm, aspires to help Arkansas achieve its full potential as a place where Black people can thrive. Through her "Choosing Arkansas" series, Dr. Neal will share the s...Show More
5) Growing Together Part 2 of 2: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | Gabriyel El-Bey and Laverne Davis
This is part two of our dive into urban agriculture. We’re talking about how Black farmers and growers are creating solutions to the lack of healthy food options in their communities. Be sure to liste...Show More
6) Growing Together Part I: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | LeRoi Emerson
This episode of the Blackbelt podcast explores how Urban Patchwork, a Little Rock nonprofit, builds a sustainable local food economy and promotes interdependence among residents. Board member LeRoi Em...Show More
7) Brené. Beyoncé. Belonging.
We're back! In this episode, Adena and Kara discuss the relaunch of Blackbelt Voices as a platform for authentic storytelling. After completing a Social Impact Storytelling program at Georgetown Unive...Show More
8) Exploring our Culture with Michael Harriot
Adena and Kara talk to writer and expert wypipologist Michael Harriot. Harriot provided thought-provoking cultural commentary and humor. Michael Harriot is the Senior Writer at TheRoot.com where he c...Show More
9) Turn to Your Neighbor: La'Twana Scott - El Dorado, Arkansas
La'Twana Scott, the owner of Sweet Mama T's in El Dorado, Arkansas, developed a reputation as a great cook at an early age. The El Dorado native enjoys cooking for people and got her start from helpin...Show More
10) SOUL FOOD - Farm to Table: The Table
On episode 37 of Blackbelt Voices, we continue our conversation about Black food, this time focusing on barbecue. Guest Michael “Mike D” De Los Santos of North Carolina walks us through his journey of...Show More