The Ubuntu Podcast
by David Curtiss, Henock Yilma, Nati Bulcho
The Ubuntu Podcast is a collective set of conversations by David Curtiss, Nati Bulcho and Henock Yilma around their cultural upbringings and identity as it relates to their connections as members of the African diaspora. The Ubuntu Podcast is a platform to share our experiences around issues relating to Africa and its diaspora around the world!
Episodes
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Africa vs Authoritarianism: A Conversation on #EndSARS with Juliet Ihediohanma
In this episode, we discuss the impact of authoritarianism in Africa, with a focus on the wider implications of Nigeria's #EndSARS movement across the continent. We hear from our special guest,Juliet Ihediohanma. After graduating from college, Juliet moved to Chicago for three years where she...
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African Innovation: A Conversation with Max Ateba
For many years we’ve heard that Africa is full of young talent and is burgeoning with innovation that will change the continent and ultimately the world. In this episode, we interviewed Max Ateba, a young African who is deeply involved in the work of cultivating the human capital of the continent...
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Black & Immigrant Part 2: Perspectives From Global Migration
In Part 2 of this episode, Henock & David continue their discussion on what it means to be Black & Immigrant, this time globally. We share similarities and differences that black immigrants face worldwide along with the common terms and misconceptions in the global migration narrative. Episode...
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Black & Immigrant: Identifying the Intersection w/ Joel Malebranche
In Part 1 of a 2-part episode, Henock & David sit down to discuss what it means to be Black & Immigrant within the USA, and the tensions, misconceptions, and experiences that come with that intersection. They also dialogue on what must be done to continue to build understanding and solidarity...
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Mental Health & The African Diaspora: A Conversation with Tambo Silavwe
If it's anything 2020 has taught us, it's that our mental health is key. 🔑 In this episode (our first episode of THE YEAR with Tambo Silavwe, we discuss mental health & the African Diaspora. We talk about wellness & the movement for Black Lives, generational trauma, expanding emotional...
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Year in Review - Part 2
In Part 2 of our Year in Review, David, Nati and Henock continue their reflections and share the political, social and economic trends they expect to see across the African diaspora in the next year. We wish all of you a Happy New Year!
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Year in Review - Part 1
2020 has been a wild year for all of us. In this episode, David, Nati and Henock share their reflections from the year along with trends they expect to see across the African diaspora in the next year. Africa In the News Joe Biden Has Promised to End Trump's Muslim and African 'Travel Ban.' But…
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Building Our Power: Black Organizing in a COVID and Post George Floyd World - Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode, we hear from David Turner, another incredible Black community organizer from the Los Angeles area. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, please visit the following links below: #ResistCapitalism to #FundBlackFutures: Black Youth, Political…
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Building Our Power: Black Organizing in a COVID and Post George Floyd World
As we near the end of 2020, we continue to reflect on the role that black organizers play amidst all the global injustice faced by the black community. In this episode, we hear from Rahje Branch, community organization from Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and Dimah Mahmoud, founder of...
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BLM @ the Polls
In this special election themed episode, we are joined by Kamani Harris, a community organizer from South Central Los Angeles (LA) and Sharpy Maluba, an international development student at American University with experience working in civic engagement in his home country of Zambia. Both Kamani...
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Going Home: A Conversation with Abner Bropleh
We're back! In our first episode of Season 2, co-hosts David Curtiss, Nati Bulcho and Henock Yilma host a conversation with our good friend, Abner Bropleh on his return to his family's homeland of Liberia. Abner shares what inspired him to make the big move along with some of the biggest lessons...
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Where Are You From? A Conversation with Isaac Cudjoe from the Return Movement - Part 2
Our season finale! In Part 2 of Episode 8, Nati Bulcho the Ubuntu Podcast continues his conversation with Isaac Cudjoe, a Ghanian American who started the organization called the Return Movement, which seeks to help members of the diaspora reconnect and reengage with their places of origin. In…
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Where Are You From? A Conversation with Isaac Cudjoe from the Return Movement - Part 1
In this two part series, the Ubuntu Podcast shares a conversation with Isaac Cudjoe, a Ghanian American who started the organization called the Return Movement, which seeks to help members of the diaspora reconnect and reengage with their places of origin. In part 1, we hear about Isaac's…
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How Did We Get Here? A Conversation on Colonialism and Imperialism
What is colonialism? And what are some of the impacts that it has on us as members of the African diaspora? What are some of the long-term effects of colonialism in diaspora societies today? In this episode, David, Dau and Henock discuss what they learned about colonialism in their own…
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Ubuntu MINI: Africa Creates!
Welcome to The Ubuntu Podcast's first-ever Ubuntu MINI! Short, bite-sized episodes curated by one of our co-hosts following a theme of their choosing related to Africa and the African Diaspora. This Ubuntu MINI is brought to you by David, where in his segment entitled Africa Creates, David will…
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Development Talks - Part 2
In part 2 of "Development Talks," our co-hosts continue their discussion of the international development sector and its impact on the African continent. Hear more from our special guest co-host, Meriam Salem!
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Development Talks - Part 1
In the first episode of a two-part series, our co-hosts are discussing the international development sector. Particularly, how Africa is portrayed through the gaze around aid, development, charity. We feature our special guest co-host, Meriam Salem, as we tell our perspective as Africans within…
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United We Stand/ Divided We Fall
In this episode, our three co-hosts are discussing a complicated, necessary, and at times, uncomfortable, topic: exploring the Diaspora Divide, most specifically between African-Americans and different African immigrant communities. Pulling on each of their lived experiences and calling into...
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Who Runs the World? Ubuntu & Women's History Month
In this episode, Ubuntu is excited to present to you a conversation with two incredible women, Mercy Erhiawarien and Idara Ikafia, from Heritage Africa. In honor of Women's History Month, take a listen as your favorite squad dives deep into discussions on girls and women on the continent of…
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Love the Player, Hate the Game?
In this episode, David, Dau, and Henock talk sports! They discuss their personal experiences with sports as members of the diaspora. In addition, we talk about the larger institutions that dominate the sports world today. We discuss student athletes playing in the NCAA and March Madness along…
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"Adulting" While African?
In this episode, David, Dau, and Henock talk about an experience commonly known to the average millennial: adulting. But, does the traditional understanding of adulting fit into an African/ Black experience? Join as we do a deep dive into our families, upbringings, and cultures. Also included in...
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Happy Black History Month!
Welcome to our first episode of The Ubuntu Podcast! In this episode, the three of us share our personal connections to Black History Month along with how each of us were raised and educated on blackness. We also have a special segment dedicated to black love and Valentine's Day!
About this show
The Ubuntu Podcast is a collective set of conversations by David Curtiss, Nati Bulcho and Henock Yilma around their cultural upbringings and identity as it relates to their connections as members of the African diaspora. The Ubuntu Podcast is a platform to share our experiences around issues relating to Africa and its diaspora around the world!
Hosted by
David Curtiss, Henock Yilma, Nati Bulcho