The #BlackAndBrownGetDown Podcast

Episodes

1. 18

   Bonus Episode: Louisiana's Special Legislative Session on Crime

   On this special bonus episode, we are getting straight to the issues in our community as we focus on Louisiana's Special legislative session on crime that the governor has called and all of the problematic and harmful ways it affects Black and brown folks, particularly our youth. We are joined by…

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   Feb 23, 2024

   1h 25m
2. 17

   Its Giving Grammy AND Emmy Winning!!!

   It's season finale time and oooooo weeeeee we have an extra special episode featuring the recently Emmy nomintied and Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Author, Creative Director and Native New Orleanian, Tarriona "Tank" Ball of the band Tank and The Bangas. We get right into all...

   Nov 2, 2023

   56m
3. 16

   Bonus Episode: Fighting for Freedom Border Panel

   Our Voice Nuestra Voz's 3rd panel discussion since their border delegation trip is entitled Guardians of The Community: Fighting for Freedom. Our moderator Mary D Moran chats with the advocates and leaders who are working on the ground in New Orleans to protect our Black and brown migrant…

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   Oct 13, 2023

   1h 02m
4. 15

   Centering Pleasure!

   O fam, how y'all doing? Buckle TF up and put your listening ears on cuz this episode right here, this episode right heeere, its a whole vibe! We're joined by Pastor, Author, Host, and sooo much more, Lyvonne Briggs, about all of the things, from her new book "Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home...

   Sep 21, 2023

   1h 34m
5. 14

   Bonus Episode: Funding Freedom Border Panel

   On this special bonus episode, we get into the 2nd installment of our community panel series "Funding Freedom," at the Contemporary Art Center in New Orleans, centering Our Voice Nuestra Voz's (OVNV) delegation of Black and brown leaders that attended a trip to the San Diego/Tijuana border…

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   Aug 31, 2023

   1h 14m
6. 13

   Shoot Your Shot Every Time You See The Goal

   At the corner store this week, we're having an excellent conversation with native New Orleanian and Tour Manager/Event Producer to the Stars, Giovanni Vargas, AKA Gio. Mary and Gio get deep into Gio's roots as a " “Guatemaltico” – a self-coined title reflecting his origin as the son of a…

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   Aug 10, 2023

   1h 33m
7. 12

   Next time we’re filming this in Mexico!

   Heeeeeey y'all! We're back at it this week outside of the corner store. In this episode, we're talking very intentionally and intimately to a creative that many consider to be one of the best young DJs in New Orleans and beyond, ANTWIGADEE! He and Mary get into some dope new Black and...

   Jul 27, 2023

   1h 22m
8. 11

   Every Woman Should Plant A Tree and Write A Book In Their Lifetime!

   What up family?! We're back at it this week outside of the corner store, and in this episode, we're talking about some dope new Black and brown-authored TV Shows and books Mary and Nate are into this week and the fantastic new International African American Museum opening in South Carolina. Our...

   Jul 13, 2023

   1h 34m
9. 10

   Our people had community before colonization!

   In this episode, we dive into a deep and fun conversation with our friend, scholar, and Professor of History and Author Guadalupe García, who specializes in the history of cities and colonialism in Latin America and the Caribbean. We get into her journey, her areas of expertise, colonialism, and...

   Jun 22, 2023

   1h 27m
10. 9

    Bonus Episode: The Power of Black Femme Energy At The Border Panel

    On this special bonus episode, join us for our panel "Guardians of The Community: The Power of Black Femme Energy At The Border," at the New Orleans African American Museum, discussing how Black and brown femmes consistently hold space to heal our communities and how feminine energy played a...

    Jun 8, 2023

    1h 25m
11. 8

    Keep Dancing!

    On this episode we discuss the amazing Janelle Monáe's new video for her sizzling new single "Lipstick Lover," and the conversation behind Black pleasure that it has sparked. We also talk with our distinguished guest and friend Fresh Johnson about her journey as a Native New Orleanian, business...

    May 25, 2023

    1h 30m
12. 7

    I think there needs to be a part 2….

    On this episode we discuss the Black New Orleans awesomeness of Brother Dennis Barnes and his Award-winning scholarship and college acceptance accomplishments. We'll also get into Lizzo's amazing JazzFest 2023 performance, and dive into a beautifully deep conversation with our friend,...

    May 11, 2023

    1h 30m
13. 6

    Mexico is Like Driving Across Texas

    We're baaaaaaack! Episode 2 of Season 3 we talked our recent trip to the border where we brought a delegation of Black leaders to the San Diego/Tijuana border. Our guest is our good Brother Reggie Ford, New Orleans native Visual Artist, community advocate, and one of the leaders of the New…

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    Apr 27, 2023

    49m
14. 5

    Meet Us By The Corner Store!

    Yooo! Hola! Wuz up! Welcome back as we kickoff Season 3 with our homie Greg Johnson of HereWeGo Entertainment to talk Black safe spaces, Angel Reece's unapologetic Black Girl greatness, what's been new with us since you heard from us last, and so much more. As an added bonus this season we'll be...

    Apr 13, 2023

    48m
15. 4

    Bonus Episode: A Conversation With Chief Chaisson of the United Houma Nation

    We are back with a very special episode with Chief Chaisson of the United Houma Nation. Last month for Indigenous People's Day we hosted a conversation with her on our rooftop, and now those that weren't able to make it can listen as well. We can't wait for you to hear it!

    Nov 23, 2022

    1h 03m
16. 3

    Where is the South 7th Ward?

    On our season finale we talk to Tenaj Jackson of the 7th Ward Triangle about mutual aid and being taught how to love our community. We also do some rapid fire takes on all the news we missed because of the hurricane, and look back on some of our favorite memories this season.

    Oct 7, 2021

    1h 10m
17. 2

    The Chakras Are Flowing

    On this episode we are joined by the great Angela Harvey–Bowen who shares her experience moving to Barbados when the pandemic hit and how it helped kick-start a journey of self-transformation. We also call out the crazy people who are ordering fake vaccine cards from China, and celebrate the now...

    Aug 17, 2021

    1h 01m
18. 1

    For All The Girls Still Drinking The Rossi

    This episode we are joined by our joyous friend Dr. Ingrid Alvarado! We chat Belize, Mayan ancestry, fundraising for Black and Brown community orgs, and the shape of our skulls (no really). We also take a moment to reflect on Black August, and the DaHate coming out of DaBaby’s mouth.

    Aug 5, 2021

    49m
19. I Bring MYSELF Joy

    This episode we are joined by the amazing, the FLY, Alisha Reed to talk to us about grief, and truly loving yourself. We wrestled about Cuba, and gushed about MJ Rodriguez, and how Zaila Avant-garde stole our hearts!

    Jul 22, 2021

    54m
20. Yes for the Committed Fathers

    On this one we have chef Will Avelar from Mawi Nola to talk about his journey from chef de cuisine at Meril to running his tortillaria. We also chat Tabitha Brown taking down Wendy Williams, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ new position as Knight Chair at Howard, and Sha’Carri Richardson!

    Jul 8, 2021

    1h 08m
21. My Grandma Could Whoop Muhammad Ali’s Ass

    This episode we are joined by DJ Johnson, the founder of Baldwin and Co. and Nola Art Bar, and also the gracious host of our podcast studio. We talk about the problematic “In the Heights”, buying Black the block, and Juneteenth becoming a national holiday.

    Jun 22, 2021

    1h 09m
22. Getcha Sum

    We have the amazing Vanessa Nisperos on with us to chat hip hop and holistic healing practices, Black Wall Street, Naomi Osaka, and how one becomes a skipper.

    Jun 9, 2021

    1h 01m
23. Wendy Williams The Great Sage

    This episode we have Evelyn Alvarez on talking with Mary and Joe about all the problems with “latinidad”. We also chat Thick House, eco-hip hop, and oppression in Israel/Palestine.

    May 25, 2021

    1h 09m
24. Substantiate That!

    Season 2 is here! We are joined by our good friend Dr. David Wallace to talk spirituality and what we can learn by reconnecting with our ancestors.

    May 12, 2021

    1h 07m
25. Election Special: Winning Season!

    It’s a #BlackAndBrownGetDown Election Special y’all! We’re joined by Tenicka Boyd from ACLU, newly elected DC Councilmember-At-large Christina Henderson, and Arizona organizer Luis Avila.

    Nov 25, 2020

    1h 28m
26. They Don’t Wash Their Chicken!

    Mary and Joe are joined by Chef Wendy Centeno of Guayaba Kitchen to chat about decolonizing our foodways, family separation, early voting, and poultry hygiene habits.

    Oct 23, 2020

    1h 08m
27. Abolish All That Shit

    We’re back! On this episode, we’re joined by good friend and executive director of ISLA, Homero Lopez. We talk Trump and COVID, Megan Three Stallion, LeBron, ICE detention, and how we gotta ABOLISH ALL THAT SHIT!

    Oct 9, 2020

    1h 05m
28. Wash Your Mouth, Wash Your Plants

    Mary and Joe dive into Maya Moore, Andrew Gillum, reconnecting to the soil with Krystle from For the Horticulture, and the 19 Black families that bought Freedom, Georgia.

    Sep 18, 2020

    1h 06m
29. Long Live the King: Chadwick Boseman

    Joe joins us again as we say goodbye to King T'Challa and talk movement building with OG organizer and actual Black Puerto Rican woman, Rosa Clemente.

    Sep 4, 2020

    1h 36m
30. They Can't Get To The WAP

    WAP, conflict photography, and Black women politics.

    Aug 21, 2020

    1h 23m
31. Burn Some Sage Bruh

    Mary and DJ dig into entanglement, Alena Museum, and fatphobia.

    Jul 17, 2020

    54m
32. 3 Rabbit, Arrows Tied Together

    Mitlalpilli joins Mary and DJ to talk about Mexica culture and traditions.

    Jul 3, 2020

    55m
33. Introducing: The #BlackAndBrownGetDown Podcast

    To honor our folks and continue to build for US, we birth life to the #BlackandBrownGetDown podcast! Welcome to our audio experience where Mary D. “Marydee” Moran & Dasjon “DJ” Jordan are building community with Black and Brown folks, connecting our culture and liberation struggles across the globe.

    Jun 19, 2020

    11m