In The Deep: Stories That Shape Us
In The Deep: Stories That Shape Us
We all have a longing to be seen for who we are - even if who we are is more complex and messy to the outside world. In The Deep: Stories that Shape Us, a podcast from iHeartRadio, shares the first-hand account of Black and Latinx people as they peel back the layers of hardship in a world that doesn’t always see them, all of them, for who they really are. Join host Zach Stafford, as he explores th…Social links:
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That Forever Kind of Love: A Conversation with Vincent Perez
Imagine you’re deeply in love with a person. You’ve purchased a home together; you’ve picked out your furniture but before you even open the first box, the love of your life is taken from you by a stray bullet that ends their life. In this episode, meet Vincent Perez, who had to find meaning to …
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Don’t hurt me no more: A Conversation with Ts Madison
You’ve probably heard of Ts Madison through her iconic videos on social media, her TV show The TS Madison Experience, or even through her latest feature on Cozy, a track off the new Beyonce album. But before she became known for her content and out-of-this-world confidence as a trans woman, she was…
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Redefining Queer Masculinity and Healing: A Conversation with Yolo Akili Robinson
Why is it that men, straight Black men, are so afraid of being seen as “soft?” Why is it that so many in this country have learned that the most damaging thing you can be is queer or trans and that to see that in another triggers a wound so deep that it results in violence? In this episode meet Yo…
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Making His ‘Enemy’ an Ally: A Conversation with Leon Ford: Part 2
We’ve all heard the unfortunate stories of police and Black Americans in our country. From misconduct to miscommunication, we often hear about victims of police abuse through memorials and services. But Leon Ford lived to tell the tale. At the young age of 19, he was left paralyzed after being shot…
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Making His ‘Enemy’ an Ally: A Conversation with Leon Ford: Part 1
We’ve all heard the unfortunate stories of police and Black Americans in our country. From misconduct to miscommunication, we often hear about victims of police abuse through memorials and services. But Leon Ford lived to tell the tale. At the young age of 19, he was left paralyzed after being shot…
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Season 2: The Return of In The Deep: Stories That Shape Us
Dealing with the growing pains of becoming ourselves - a glorious, unapologetic version of us - can be painful and uncomfortable. And sometimes, life gets really messy even when you’re in the company of your own tribe. We’ve heard from some incredible people on how they’ve dealt with the blows and…
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Tapping Into Your ‘Bigness’: A Conversation with Bishop O.C. Allen III
Before becoming a religious leader, human rights activist, and entrepreneur, Bishop O.C. Allen III worked vigorously to gain access to prolific institutions - the ones that teach young men to be the best they can be. And despite loving these places and their overall mission, he quickly realize…
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Hair & Healing: A Conversation with Lorenzo Lewis
Imagine a world where your favorite barber, the one you go to every few weeks and talk to about pretty much everything, was also a licensed therapist. As an entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Lorenzo P. Lewis did just that. After spending so much of his childhood in his Aunt’s beauty salon, h…
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Singing For Representation: A Conversation with Alexander Lloyd Blake
Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake found his passion for music singing in a gospel choir in his church as a young boy. But as a gay Black man, he found a lack of representation for his community and the gospel genre as a whole. In this episode, learn more about Dr. Blake’s story and his choral group Tonalit…
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Healing at Our Own Pace: A Conversation with Tony Morrison
Tony Morrison has spent much of his professional life telling stories. Through the years, he’s shared countless anecdotes about a number of topics through the lens of many. But the most difficult story to share became his own when he made the brave decision to trust his public at Good Morning Ameri…
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