On this episode of CrossStreets we speak to Mbye Njie. Mbye is the founder and CEO of Legal Equalizer, an emergency contact app that allows you to get in touch with your loved ones through the use of text, video, and livestream. We speak about protecting yourself from trauma, the challenges of fundraising, and policing around the world.  Learn more about Legal Equalizer here: legaleqapp.com Episode Highlights 1:10 working with students in entrepreneurship 3:15 Creation of Legal Equalizer App 9:25 Protecting yourself from trauma  14:00 New updates for the app  23:00 Cha ..read more

On this episode, we speak to Vanessa Williams. Vanessa is the cofounder of Red Rice and Beans Diaspora Bookstore as well as the program manager for Teaching for Change in the DC area. We speak about the relationship between history and the present, how Black women in the south lead the way for liberation, and her preoccupation with time.  Learn more about Red Rice and Beans Diaspora Bookstore here: https://www.rrbbookstore.com/ Episode Highlights 1:30 the beginning of Red Rice and Beans 10:10 sisters in the South leading the way for us getting free 18:00 How teaching is a p ..read more

On today’s episode we speak to Eddie Maisonet III, also known as EdTheSportsFan. Eddie is a Senior Editor at ESPN, adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, and founder of the Brown Liquor Collective. We speak about the journey of being a creative, his passion for helping others flourish and the legacy he continues to build. Learn more about Eddie Maisonet, III here: https://edthesportsfan.medium.com/ Learn more about Brown Liquor Collective here: https://linktr.ee/brownliquorcollective Episode Highlights 2:05 Shocking the World Blog Era 12:08 Passion for Creation 17:00 Legacy of A ..read more

On this episode, we speak to public theologian and author, Ekemini Uwan, about her work as a writer and co-host of Truth’s Table Podcast. Listen as we discuss her journey as a writer, the conception and evolution of the podcast, and the church’s responsibility in social justice movements. “Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation” available here: https://truthstable.com/book Learn more about Ekemini Uwan here: https://www.sistamatictheology.com/ Episode Highlights -Inspiration for truth’s ..read more

On today’s episode we speak to Aria Halliday, author of Buy Black. We speak about the need for embodied scholarship, feminism In hip-hop and the contributions of Black people to the global culture.   Buy Black available here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=83zmd7ed9780252044274 Learn more about Aria Halliday here: https://www.ariashalliday.com/ Episode Highlights -Aria’s lineage and influences 1:15 -The said and unsaid about girlhood and womanhood 5:20 -Relationship between scholarship and experience 7:30 -Need for media literacy 14:20 -A creative at heart 20:06 -Feminism in hi ..read more

On this episode, we speak to Andre Henry, author of All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep. We speak about the relationship between his music and his movement work, his journey of decolonization, and why the work needs to be joyful.  All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep available here: https://andrehenryofficial.myshopify.com/products/all-the-white-friends-i-couldnt-keep Learn more about Andre Henry here: https://www.andrehenry.co/ Episode Highlights -Role of music in his life 1:20 -How he describes what he does 4:01 -His personal entry into the work 12:01 -Being a third culture kid 24:40 ..read more

Welcome back to Cross Streets! Listen to learn more about what to expect on Season 3 of the show ..read more

On this episode, the Season 2 finale of CrossStreets, we speak with Brianna Burton. Brianna is a childbirth educator and postpartum doula with @thedoulasgarden. She talks with Brit and Chris about virtually supporting parents during the pandemic, Black maternal mortality rates, and why all pregnant people need an advocate.   ..read more

On this episode, we speak with author David Dennis Jr. about his new book, The Movement Made Us. Listen as he shares about the power of writing this story with his father, civil rights activist, David Dennis, and his journey to this moment. “The Movement Made Us” available here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-movement-made-us-david-j-dennis-jrdavid-j-dennis-sr?variant=39664845652002 Episode Highlights -Talking about English major at Davidson (0:30-8:00) -Influence of David Dennis Sr (8:44-10:30) -“Do I make you uncomfortable?” Origin (11:45-17:30) -Experience teaching at Moreh ..read more

On this episode of CrossStreets, we visited Stages Grooming Lounge and Barber Shop to talk to John the Barber about owning a local business, the loyalty of his customers and the culture created in a barbershop ..read more