Black Woman Talk Back;

Episode 1 of the On The Town With Tanya podcast, hosted by On The Town With Tanya, titled "Black Woman Talk Back; " was published on January 12, 2026 and runs 130 minutes.

January 12, 2026 ·130m · On The Town With Tanya

Summary

Black Women Talk Back | Truth, Power, Strength & Survival | On The Town With Tanya (S5 Ep.1)Black women are often discussed, analyzed, and judged — but rarely heard.In this Season 5 premiere of On The Town With Tanya, we change that.This episode centers on the Black Woman Agenda — real experiences, real data, and real conversations about how race and gender shape the daily lives of Black women in America. From healthcare and childbirth to media narratives, beauty standards, and technology, this panel breaks down where the systems fail — and how Black women continue to lead anyway.Mainstream media often highlights negative statistics about Black women without context or comparison. That lack of balance creates harmful myths that affect policy, healthcare, and public perception. This conversation pushes back with facts, lived experience, and accountability.Topics Covered in This Episode• Race and gender bias in everyday life• Media portrayal of Black women• The impact of the “strong Black woman” stereotype• Healthcare inequality and childbirth outcomes• Colorism and beauty standards• Cultural appropriation vs. punishment• AI bias and the absence of Black women in tech• Reclaiming ownership over body, image, and voice• Why community matters for Black women and girlsPanelists (IG below)Dr. Holly | Jazette Lane-English | Donna Gaines | Cherie Amour | Nicole Spain | Jennifer McTair | Ke’Shawn Hill-AdamsonEach guest brings lived experience, professional insight, and honesty to a conversation that is often avoided but always necessary.This episode isn’t about defending Black women.It’s about telling the truth — and making space for young Black girls to see themselves clearly. Join the conversation:What stood out to you most in this discussion? Share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to On The Town With Tanya and turn on notifications for conversations that matter — because people come before numbers.#BlackWomenTalkBack

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