Belonging to Blackness

In this episode, Dr. Yndia sits with her guest choreographer and dancer My’Kal Stromile to discuss Black identity, ballet, artistic inheritance, and the freedom to create anew.  From Boston Ballet to the Paris Opera Ballet, My’Kal reflects on becoming a “movement architect,” challenging tradition, and expanding possibilities for Black artists within one of the world’s most established art forms. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.  YouTubeApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioSpotifySupport the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BelongingToBlackness #Podcast #Season8 #MyKalStromile #BlackIdentity #BlackBallet #BlackChoreographer #BlackArtists #Ballet #DanceChoreography #BlackCulture #ArtsAndCulture#DrYndia The post S8, Ep 071 with My’Kal Stromile, A Movement Architect on Blackness, Ballet, & Reimagining Tradition appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

In this episode, host Dr. Yndia wants us to consider the question: What does it mean to truly Read Caribbean? In this inspiring conversation, she sits down with Cindy Allman, founder of BookOfCinz, to explore how Caribbean literature shapes Black identity, preserves cultural memory, and connects communities across the African diaspora. From building a global literary movement, as featured in Caribbean Beat Magazine, Trinidad Express, Designer Island, and Penguin Random House, to curating transformative reading retreats throughout the Caribbean, Cindy shares her journey as a reader, traveler, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Caribbean authors. Together, they discuss representation, belonging, the power of storytelling, and why Caribbean voices deserve a central place in conversations about global Black literature and culture. Whether you're an avid reader or just beginning your literary journey, this episode will inspire you to discover the stories that have been waiting for you. Production credit: @Masauko.  Episode sponsored by Give Black Alliance. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.  YouTubeApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioSpotifySupport the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BelongingToBlackness #Podcast #Season8 #ReadCaribbean #CindyAllman #BookOfCinz #CaribbeanLiterature #BlackLiterature #BlackIdentity #AfricanDiaspora #BookRetreats #ReadingCommunity #CaribbeanCulture #BookLovers #DrYndia The post S8, Ep 070 with Cindy Allman of Book of Cinz on #ReadCaribbean, Books, Belonging, & The Stories that Shape Us appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

In this Season 8 premiere, Dr. Yndia is in conversation with Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, chair of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest minority- and woman-owned design and construction firm in the United States, as she shares her family's remarkable journey from enslavement to engineering as one of America's most enduring Black business legacies. Together, they explore Black history, generational wealth, entrepreneurship, leadership, infrastructure, and the hidden legacy of the Black builders, architects, and engineers.  Cheryl also discusses her acclaimed book, The Black Family Who Built America, and reflects on identity, belonging, resilience, and the responsibility of carrying a five-generation legacy into the future. This is a powerful conversation about building more than structures; it is about building history, opportunity, and lasting Black legacy. Production credit: @Masauko. Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.  YouTubeApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioSpotifySupport the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BelongingToBlackness #CherylMcKissackDaniel #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #BlackBuilders #TheBlackFamilyWhoBuiltAmerica #GenerationalWealth #BlackEntrepreneurship #Leadership #Infrastructure #Engineering #Architecture #BusinessLeadership #Legacy #Construction #BlackOwnedBusiness #Podcast #History #BlackCulture #AmericanHistory #Season8Premiere The post S8, Ep 069 with Cheryl McKissack Daniel on The Black Family Who Built America appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

What happens when a life-altering injustice becomes the catalyst for leadership and change? In this Season 7 finale of Belonging to Blackness, host Dr. Yndia sits down with Dakarai Larriett, a Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama and author of Don’t Flush: From False Arrest to a Political Awakening. Dakarai shares his journey from navigating a wrongful arrest to embracing advocacy, public service, and political engagement. This powerful conversation explores resilience, accountability, civic responsibility, and the transformative power of turning personal adversity into a mission for societal change. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance.  Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Listen & Share: Apple Podcast Amazon Music iHeart Radio Spotify Support the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BelongingToBlackness #AfricanDiaspora #DakaraiLarriett #BlackLeadership #DemocraticCandidate #2026AlabamaSenateRace #DontFlush #BlackPodcast #PrideMonth #Juneteenth #CaribbeanHeritageMonth #ImmigrantHeritageMonth The post S7, Ep 068 with Dakarai Larriett, on the heritage of political awakenings, from false arrest to purpose-driven collective action appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

    In this episode, Dr. Yndia and guest global wine traveler Stephanie Browne, founder of Sipping Sense and Divas Uncorked, discuss all things related to wine, culture, leadership, and connection. Drawing from more than thirty years of corporate experience in Human Resources and DEI at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Stephanie shares how her professional journey, as a cultural connector who celebrates Black life through food, wine, and storytelling, has shaped her approach to hospitality, entertaining, and inclusion. They also discuss her new book, Sipping Sense: Uncorking the Flavors of Wine, Entertaining and Healthy Cooking, the evolving landscape of wine culture, and why gathering intentionally remains a powerful expression of identity, confidence, and belonging in African descended communities. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance.  Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Apple Podcast Amazon Music iHeart Radio Spotify Support the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BlackWines #EntertainWithStyle #SippingSense #BelongingToBlackness #DivasUncorked #StephanieBrowne #HealthyCooking #FoodAndWineExperience #WomenInWine The post S7, Ep 067 with Stephanie Browne, on the art of gathering: wine, memory & Black belonging appeared first on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.