You Had Me at Black

It's all fun and games until something gets caught.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Martina and Britney revisit Lit as a Feather, a story from Jazz and one of the very first stories to air on You Had Me at Black. Jazz also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later.Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we countdown to our 10th birthday. We take off Wednesday, March 11! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

I've spent the last few years recovering from burnout, and conceiving a new future for You Had Me at Black - one I'm eager to share with you. RSVP for the People's Assembly on June 10 at 8pm ET. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Khennedi heads to a protest in the summer of 2021, armed with nothing but her cell phone. Almost from the moment they arrived, things began to unravel. Please note this episode deals with the trauma of police brutality.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to While Black wherever you get your podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Growing up as a PK, Danny always planned to start a ministry of his own. But once he started to lead a congregation, his thinking around what it means to start a church began to unravel. Share your story on the next season of our podcast! Learn more.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to Adventures from the Bedroom of African Women wherever you get your podcasts  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As the older sister, Secunda was in charge of making sure the chores got done after school before her mom got home. One afternoon, her brother challenged her, unraveling her sense of authority and the sibling pecking order.Share your story on the next season of our podcast! Learn more.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to The Adventures of Black people wherever you get your podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Fresh out of grad school, Blake faces a devastating loss that unraveled everything he tired to hold together by a thread for too long. This story deals with loss, addiction, and suicidal thoughts.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to The Stoop wherever you're listening now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

A bad breakup unraveled everything Nate thought he had planned. After realizing he couldn't drink it away, he decided to follow his instincts.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.We recorded Nate's story for one of our Kickbacks. The next one is Friday, March 26. Get your tix!Support other podcasts telling our stories: Listen to Resistance on Spotify    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes Errinn, who was terrified of dogs. Everything unraveled when her boyfriend brought one home.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.We recorded Erinn's story for one of our Kickbacks. The next one is Friday, March 26. Get your tix! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Tobi. They found reason after reason to ignore the warning signs of a toxic job, until everything unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show!Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Carl. Carl was happy living his single life. That is, until his boy set him up on a date, and his happy singlehood unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Taylor. She's an avid and adventurous traveler who happens to live with Sickle Cell Disease. She grew up trying to downplay the physical constraints of the disease, but on a vaction in Mexico, her act unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Welcome to a new season of You Had Me at Black! This season's theme is "unraveling." You'll stories from all kinds of folks about the moments they confronted things they ignored and pushed aside for too long. These stories are about the work; the messiness between our valleys and peaks; the healing. We can't wait for you to hear what happened. Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kwynn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner. Kickback with us on Black FridayJoin us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase ticketsFollow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack)  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Deborah saves her coins and stays with a friend-of-a-friend on a trip. She quickly learns that "you get what you pay for."Kickback with us on Black FridayJoin us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase ticketsFollow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Kevin (fka Erk tha Jerk) learns the hard way to be careful what you wish forKickback with us on Black FridayJoin us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase ticketsFollow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack)  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes.This episode was produced by Stephany Lowe.Kickback with us on Black FridayJoin us on Black Friday for a virtual edition of our beloved live shows.  The Kickback is an immersive, interactive virtual experience that promises an opportunity to relax, unwind, and drift away. We even put together a Vibe Kit - a curated set of goodies from Black-owned businesses to help you set the mood at home. Purchase ticketsFollow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As we gear up for a new season, let's revisit some of our favorite stories from the past. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating, and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Horton.Rule the world. Tell your storyOur mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." We're accepting story pitches at for our upcoming sea. Submit a pitch.Follow us on Instagram (@youhadme.atblack) and Twitter (@youhadmeatblack) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Eric's trip to Cuba takes an unexpected twist when he's forced to confront skeletons from his past.This story was produced by Martina and Britney Abrahams, scored by Deion Henderson, and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.Join The KinshipNurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal, and liberate. Learn more and sign up.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." We're accepting story pitches at for our upcoming season. Submit a pitch.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Theo, a former child singer, finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition.This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan.Join The KinshipNurture the story within & build your digital community. Join our digital kinship designed for Black folks inspired inspired to use their voices to connect, heal, and liberate. Learn more and sign up.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." We're accepting story pitches at for our upcoming season. Submit a pitch.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com