Lynn Brown

- Americans need to understand the history of marginalized groups to create equity.

- The press should report on historical stories, even when they don't fit neatly into the news cycle.

Episode Description
This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Written by Lynn Brown Performed by your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Sound Design by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

Knowing how environmental issues affect different groups of marginalized people in unique and often overlapping ways can help us build a more sustainable and equitable world.

It’s not at all an exaggeration to say that the Mississippi Delta is the birthplace of American music, more specifically, the blues. If this is true, then starting a music-forward road trip in New Orleans, driving up the Mississippi Blues Trail to the Blues Highway and north to Memphis is arguably the best way to experience both the history of this genre and the music itself.

The United States has a long history of anti-Asian sentiment, which has often erupted in violence and marginalization.

Black Americans have played a key role in shaping U.S. history and accelerating human progress. And we know that diverse perspectives fuel innovation which is key to building a culture of inclusion that is representative of the society in which we all live. During Black History Month, we will share stories of Black individuals—past and present—who are breaking barriers to lift up others in pursuit of a more equitable society. ​

Today's tech industry continues to grapple with issues of place and diversity. The number of women and people of color who hold positions remains dismally low. Code Crew aims to change that with classes in coding and computer science targeting under-represented and diverse communities.

It is estimated that the majority of small businesses owned by people of color will need some form of federal, state or local aid just to survive.

Conference presentation:
Sirens of Social Change: Black Female Musicians of the Resistance

Speculative fiction story - The proprietress of a spiritual supply story receives a bedraggled visitor, but the young man is not at all as he seems.

The protests of the last few months have resulted in increased awareness of racial inequality in America, leading many people to seek out ways to support the Black community.

New Orleans’ best sandwich is a culinary mashup, much like the Crescent City itself.

A writer explores the blues and her ancestry

Visit the Paris of Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, Richard Wright, ’20s jazz musicians and the residents of “Little Africa.”

“I have two loves,” sang queen of the Jazz Age Josephine Baker in “J’ai Deux Amours,” a tune she was famous for, “my country and Paris.”

African American culture is not a monolith, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the unique culture of New Orleans.

Everything that makes New Orleans such an unforgettable city, from the food to the music to the city’s undeniable soul, is the product of the city’s rich cultural heritage.