Part 1: Welcome Family

 Welcome to the Afro Storybook, where collective wisdom and revelations from Africa and her Diaspora come to life. We will take a transformative journey of discovery, connection, and self-reflection. In this seven-part series, we delve into the rich tapestry of African identity, exploring the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Join us as we explore the depths of our connected identity, celebrating the vibrant cultures that unite us across continents and waters. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠ Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠ www.themoongardentemple.com ⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠ Special thanks to: ⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠for the initial funding for this project and ⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠ for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠, Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠, Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠, Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠ To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠ Support at Patreon: ⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠