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Black Girl From Eugene
by Ayisha Elliott
Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and“ SUPER” white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall...listen as myself and guests work through what Is seen, felt and talked about on a daily basis while living black. You can support my work here: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 where $5 a month makes a huge difference in keeping this work alive! Merch: https://threadbare.printavo.com/merch/black-girl-from-eugene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support.
Episodes
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Goodbye
This week is the last episode of the podcast. This project has been healing and important for me, and now it is done. The old episodes will remain available for you to listen to and revisit over the years, but now is time for me to say goodbye. I want to leave you with one final thought: now is…
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Come Out
This week is the beginning of the end for this podcast. I’ve realized that the creative loop that inspired this project has closed and it is time for me to move on to the next one. We’ll close out the month of October together, and then you’ll have to come find me on Substack to know what happens...
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BGFE Rewind: DEI is for You
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the true scope of DEI work. If you think it is just about Black people, you are missing the point. Originally published March 14 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Five Years Later
This week is a long conversation with my son Quinten about what has changed for me and the podcast over the last five years. We talk about the origins of the podcast, what “peace” and “healing” actually look like, the usefulness of astrology in helping me navigate through so many changes, the...
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Moving Abroad
Today I want to talk to you about practical steps and advice for moving abroad when it all feels like too much. Yes it is a privilege to move to another country, but it is accessible if you know how to break it down into manageable steps that fit your values as well as your budget. Find more of…
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Staying Intentional
There is a lot going on right now that is hard to process, but we have to remember that we got here because we said a lot of stuff, but we didn’t DO a lot of stuff. We need to strive to be intentional with what we bring to our everyday interactions, otherwise we get overwhelmed trying to be...
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American Fantasies
As I settle into living outside of the US again, I’ve got some thoughts about why and how people are talking about leaving. The global perspective on quality of life in and beyond the US is very different than what many US citizens might expect, and there is a grief that comes with realizing…
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You First
This is a reminder that you have to view yourself as trustworthy and capable of change in order to create meaningful changes with others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support.
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Grow
Some short and sweet advice on what growth means for us as a society at this moment. Do we know where we are going? Do we know what the new game will be? How does your role contribute to the whole? Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Let Go
I don’t know what to say anymore, but I want to say something about the mindset we are taking into this fall of the United States into tyranny. There’s a problem with the lens we are looking through that we have to clean up if we want to build a better future out of this mess. We have to let go…
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A Shift in Perspective
We’re back!!! Welcome to a new season of Black Girl From Eugene, coming at you from my new home in Spain. Let’s talk about why I moved to Spain, how it’s been going so far, and reconnect in this podcast space. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in…
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BGFE Rewind: The Liberal Lie
Originally published 3 July 2022 Today I chose to talk about the struggle of adhering to “tradition” and our internal moral dilemma of choosing something we are unfamiliar with, like a truly inclusive society. What stops us from choosing to let go of white supremacy’s patriarchal traditions…
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BGFE Rewind: How is Surviving Sustainable?
Living under this pressure- racism, sexism, xenophobia - just a small list of isms that we are dodging to seem “normal”- how long can Black and Brown people sustain living under this duress?? To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!!...
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BGFE Rewind: What About Toxic Masculinity?
Sean Swagoddard joins me to discuss his perspective and solution to facing toxic masculinity in the Black Community. To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!! www.Patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 Originally published April 17th 2022 Give...
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BGFE Rewind: Reflections from Costa Rica
Short and sweet! More to come- I’ve landed and the perspective from here is enlightening and humbling and I’m excited to get started and share every step as we go. To support the continuation of the podcast please subscribe at any level of engagement on Patreon!!...
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BGFE Rewind: Oregon Country Fair and White Supremacy Culture
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the massive Oregon Country Fair festival and its equally massive white supremacy culture problem. Originally published: July 25th 2024 Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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BGFE Throwback: No Safe Space at the NAACP
This episode is a story highlighting the misuse of power by an all white executive team that led to using black experiences and vulnerability to appear as though the organization wasn’t relying on the culture of white supremacy to move its political agenda forward. Their actions tokenized a young...
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BGFE Throwback: Scared White Folks and Ukraine
Originally published: February 27th 2022. 2022 is handing us all kinds of space to reveal what we’ve learned over the past couple of years and y’all…look at us…are we going in the direction that makes sense to your inner narrative? As always, if you enjoy the podcast please support via Patreon....
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BGFE Throwback: 2022 Mental Health Crisis, Anyone?
Originally published January 2nd 2022. 2020, and MF’ing 2021- our collective Mental health and the capacity to create inclusive space for our collective experience. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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BGFE Throwback: This Justice System and White Men
Originally published November 21st 2021. This has a bit of heat behind it- I’m really tired y’all- The Rittenhouse “trial” has me thinking mental health intervention for mediocre white cis men is a viable answer. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in...
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BGFE Throwback: Why is Exposing Race to Children Difficult?
Originally published November 7th 2021. Today you get me! Why is it hard to talk to kids about race?? We get in our own way! Join me! If you are learning from my podcast, or just enjoy and want to support consider Patreon: $5 makes a difference!! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot...
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BGFE Throwback: Obsession with White Innocence
Originally published: October 25th 2021 Eva Farah is a Filipino- American, Mexican who is an incredible advocate in equity education. We discuss the barriers and process of working within white supremacist culture. Join us!! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian...
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BGFE Rewind: Capitalism and Racism
Originally published December 13th 2020. Please join myself and Julianne Jackson, FOUNDER of Black Joy Oregon, in discussing the intricate relationship of Racism and Capitalism in the history and current direction of this country; how it shows up in our everyday lives. It was an hour and a half…
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A Sane Level of Desperation
I’m leaving the US for Spain, because the enchantment of possibility here is too far from reality. This journey takes courage, resources, and a sane level of desperation to achieve, but it is what is right for me and my family at this time. This is the “find out” period we’ve all been…
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BGFE Rewind: Forgive and Forget is a Demand
Originally published November 22, 2020. To forgive and forget is a demand on black people without the work of white folks. It's a complicated idea in intimate relationships, and even bigger on a society level. I explore a little of both and give some food for thought, and a challenge of…
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The Solution is in the Community
There is nothing comfortable about this moment of growth, but here we are. Now is a time to say your truth, to return to what works in community, and to spread a sense of stability instead of urgency. Our society is up for grabs right now, which means it matters more than ever what you do or…
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BGFE Rewind: Can We Say Black Women?
Originally published November 8th 2020. I invite two guests with me to discuss the Elections of 2020. How, as Black women, do we see the progress made when Kamala Harris was selected as Vice President. Please listen in. We went over time, because it was a subject we all felt so passionate…
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No Overthinking This
The world is evolving and you are in it, but where do you want to be? The universe is co-creating with you at all times and your signalling is not the worry you put into your mind, it's the way that your body feels. BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirl4rmeugene.bsky.social Substack:...
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Do Not Stop
As organizations run out of funding and cut their DEI programs, we have to ask ourselves how we are going to make sure that those necessary functions are still available to our communities. Perfectionism and individualism want us to stop trying…. Do not stop. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to...
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Good Trouble
Cory Booker broke the record for longest speech in the Senate, speaking about truth, love, and moral dedication. This energy is what we all need to draw on as we move forward into letting go of what is no longer serving us. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian...
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BGFE Rewind: What it Takes to be Antiracist
This episode is tinged with some frustration. The self reflection it takes to do this work is being bypassed. It is being bypassed by white folks and BIPOC alike. White supremacy is something we all have to put down so that we can pick up Anti Racism understanding. Please take a listen and let me...
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This is Your Time
Federal segregation is back, but we aren’t back in the day anymore. We know what to do, we’ve been here before, and now it is time for our white bodied friends and family to show up with what they have learned. It is up to you what you choose to do now. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to…
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Diverging From the Norm
Today the podcast includes the voice of the producer from behind the scenes! Aradia has asked to come on mic to talk about her experiences learning from this podcast and applying those insights to their autism journey. Throw Away the Master’s Tools essay:...
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Zelenskyy Is Us
We’ve all seen the meeting between Zelenskyy and 45/47 by now. Their respective behaviors in that meeting were telling about their relationship to their humanity. We have to recognize how much of our responses are tied to our relationship with oppression at the level of our personal identities.…
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Get it Together
We’re a month into this new reality and it is time to talk about hope. The importance of hope, the importance of joy. The hope that we can come together and grow our community with joy in the face of these wild new challenges. The time to think about it has passed, now is the time to get it...
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More Than the Music
Let’s talk about the halftime show! This performance was a conversation among Black people, and the reactions of white folks analyzing it are telling. The disconnect of your understanding is a problem. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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BGFE rewind: Interracial Lovin’
I'm joined by Chef Andre Royal, a published author of 2 childrens books. (see below) The founder of the first Blackled and created timed run event to benefit a cause in the city of Eugene, The Suddenly Sleep Sleepwalk! Please see links below to support! Our discussion covers our lived experience…
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BGFE rewind: What Not to Do and Do in Black History Month
Black History is 365 days, first of all. I invite everyone to look at Black History Month a little differently. Let's deconstruct the white narrative in it, and make it authentic for each of us! Support the podcast, Black Girl From Eugene here: www.patron.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 check it out to...
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BGFE rewind: Purity Politics and Cancel Culture
I am joined by Black Joy Oregon's founder Julianne Jackson who delivers insight, facts and some laughs.. We are telling our truth as openly as we can, this conversation covers the reality of changing a whole system, and if we can see ourselves without one, what develops next; how and for whom?...
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The End of an Era
On the eve of change in the US, we are looking at what has come before and what is coming next for our freedoms, rights, and communities. From TikTok bans to RealIDs, we need to reckon with how we got here, the people and behaviors we tolerate as a community, and the truth of who is on our side…
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Acceptance
Boundaries are acceptable, and acceptance is respect. We’re talking through some of the challenges and rewards of truly accepting and respecting what IS, in yourself and in relationship with others. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Forties and the Patriarchy
We are coming into 2025 with some new perspectives, new commitments to self, and a celebration of the power of getting older as a woman in this patriarchal society. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Gary Gets His Oracle Reading
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Gary is getting his Oracle card reading from Lindsey. The conversation is intuitive, insightful, and not too intimidating. ive what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Beauty Standards
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Lindsay and Ayisha are talking through their experiences of and perspectives on beauty standards. Beauty is more than skin deep, and so is this conversation! Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north…
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Luigi Mangione: a Hero, or a Result?
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Gary and Ayisha are talking through the unity and division created by the actions of a single man on a New York sidewalk. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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A Tarot Reading For the Ages
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where Linsdey is doing a reading for Ayisha and getting deep into what she already knows but struggles to accept. This one is real and raw and shows what unpacking on an expert level can look like. There’s even a few cards for the audience at the end, so…
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Black Cult Movies
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about Black cult movies, starting with the question of “what IS a Black cult movie?” We laugh, we think, we make wild comparisons, and barely even scratch the surface of this massive topic. Let us know what you think in the comments!…
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Body Image
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking with Lindsey, Mayne, and Gary about body image and what we would say to our younger selves. Lindsey Rising @thecelestialsmokes on IG Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Trump Country and Mental Health
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are introducing a new cohost voice, Gary Hasan, to talk about the state of mental health in Trump country, which includes most of the state of Oregon. Give what you can to this GoFundMe to provide hot meals to Palestinian children in north Gaza:...
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Election Reflection part1
Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are processing the immediate aftermath of the US 2024 presidential election. To help get through this cathartic discussion we have some new voices to talk, laugh, and explore with. Please welcome Lindsey, Gary, and Mayne, who will soon be regular...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and“ SUPER” white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall...listen as myself and guests work through what Is seen, felt and talked about on a daily basis while living black.
You can support my work here: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 where $5 a month makes a huge difference in keeping this work alive! Merch: https://threadbare.printavo.com/merch/black-girl-from-eugene
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support.
HOSTED BY
Ayisha Elliott
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Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and“ SUPER” white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall...listen as myself...
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