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Young, Black and Gifted
by Charles Riley
A podcast where I touch topics that are deemed controversial. These are my truths, experiences and opinions. I present them unapologetically.
Episodes
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Domestic Violence
Recently, a young lady not too far from me was tragically taken away because she no longer wanted to be with her spouse. He took it upon himself to not only take her life but cowardly his own as well. This happens more than it should, and I'm tired of it personally. I urge you to get the help you...
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Expectations
Expectations only leave you hurt and disappointed. You're allowed to want what you want or feel how you feel, but expecting people to have the same heart as you is the easiest way to continue hurting yourself. Stop that.
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Not everyone is your friend
Friendship can be tricky. People can be genuine, but people can not. Value people, or leave them alone. I still wish you the best. We simply dive into a tough situation I went through earlier this year that truly opened my eyes to how love is not always pure and reciprocated. Watch who you call a...
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Consistency
What a year. Lots of failures, accountability, and consistency. We aren't perfect, but we all have the ability to keep going and keep trying to right our ships. Keep going. Set boundaries and stand on those principles. Remain optimistic and do whatever is necessary to improve consistency and be…
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Accountability
I stopped dating my partner. I stopped listening to my partner. I stopped being nurturing to my partner. That's my fault, and mine alone. You have to be honest with yourself at some point and realize that sometimes you're the problem. Address it, correct it. It's important for self growth.
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Hang In There
Hang in there. Life is tough, and it's been kicking my ass. I'm tired, and at some point, I lost myself. I'm working on finding myself. Allow yourself grace and take your time on relearning and loving yourself.
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Rosa Parks
Taking a stand and refusing to give up your seat on a crowded public bus doesn't seem like much, but it was everything. Rosa was a fighter, and that spirit and tenacity paid huge dividends in helping desegregate the public bus system.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Selma, I have a dream speech, letter in Birmingham jail, and youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner. His peace movement and choice to choose peace and love forever changed our nation and society.
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Ruby Bridges
Courageous pioneer that stepped foot inside of an all white elementary school on November 14th, 1960. The first African American to desegregate an all white school.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
He was one of the first individuals who fought for racial equality on a much broader spectrum. Asia, Africa, and Europe were also beneficiaries of his courage and generosity. He fought for our liberties and freedoms, both civilian and military African Americans alike.
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Claudette Colvin
Nine months prior to Rosa Parks and the infamous Montgomery bus boycott, there was a courageous 15 year old girl who first took a stand. She refused to give up her seat, setting off the initial spark that would eventually lead to the ending of bus system segregation.
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Langston Hughes
A prolific writer and poet who helped paint us in a more positive light. He spoke of our laughing, talent, culture, and music. Not just our suffering. He ignored his father's wishes to become an engineer and followed his dreams. How lucky we are that he did so.
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Mildred Loving
A lot of people will tell you they have a love worth fighting for, she proved it. She and her husband Richard challenged Virginia law by fighting for their right to love and live with whomever they chose. Loving V Virginia exists because of her courage.
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Booker T. Washington
When you think intelligence, education, and entrepreneurship, he comes to mind. His views and willingness to fight for racial equality paid tremendous dividends. His Institute was one of the first of its kind, accomplishing what it set out to do.
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Coretta Scott King
The First Lady of Civil Rights. Extremely appropriate given her contributions to the movement. Fought on the front lines for civil rights, human rights, and women's rights. She took the baton and ran with it.
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Rube Foster
In 1920, he spearheaded the efforts to give Negro baseball players a platform to showcase their talents. The National Negro League was born, putting African American talent on full display and the world on notice.
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Maya Angelou
We give one of the most prolific poets in American history her flowers. Her impact on our culture spans over 50 years.
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Jackie Robinson
He was a more amazing human than he was a ball player. His no violence approach to life and his situation changed the minds and hearts of people everywhere. He broke the MLB color barrier on April 15th, 1947. In doing so he changed the game forever that we have all come to love.
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Harriet Tubman
It's said Harriet Tubman freed approximately 70 slaves after first freeing herself. She was the conductor of the Underground Railroad. She was a selfless, fearless leader. She was nicknamed Moses for her tremendous contribution and faith.
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Thurgood Marshall
We speak on the Civil Rights lawyer and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Mr. Thurgood Marshall. He was big in the monumental court case Brown V Board of Education in 1954. He also was for women's abortion rights in Roe V Wade.
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Ida B. Wells
We speak about Ida B. Wells, the natural fighter. She fought for women's suffrage as well as anti lynching. She was a writer, educator, and journalist. She would go on to become the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
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James Baldwin
First black pioneer of the month is a personal hero, James Baldwin. He's the reason I believe in what I believe, and what I stand for. Eloquent, intelligent, passionate. He was an amazing, selfless human.
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Charles' Thoughts
I speak on what selling cars means to me as well as the impact and connection it represents. Also reiterate thoughts from my episode Hands Off. There is never enough awareness about domestic violence.
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I'M BACK!
Introduction to Season 2. I discuss what to expect this season, what topics are coming as well as speak on my inaugural toy drive that concludes on 12/02/23. I dive into why personally this means so much to me.
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Hands Off
Men and women both experience domestic violence. EVERY SINGLE DAY. This episode we dive into why it happens, how often it happens and what we as a people can do to change it and bring awareness to it. Men specifically. Most are afraid to speak up and it's sickening how many never speak up. Ladies...
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Dear Candace
Candace Parker. The woman who made me fall in love with the women's game of basketball. The one who opened and broadened my mind and made me respect the women's athlete. This episode I give you your flowers. 💐🌹
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Protect and Serve
Today we discuss law enforcement. The good, the bad and the ugly. I speak on my personal experiences while also giving my thoughts and opinions on the sometimes complicated relationship between the police and African American men. I also speak on local and national issues. From Uvalde, Texas to...
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DAD
We bring awareness and appreciation to Fathers. We don't get the proper respect we deserve. We deserve equal rights and love. I dive into the effect of Fathers both negatively and positively as well as share my own personal experiences.
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Freedom Day
This episode we celebrate and bring awareness to Freedom Day! Better known as Juneteenth. For me, the true Black Independence Day! Most still don't know the significance of this day and how it helped shape our nation.
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Pride
This week we dive into Pride month and Pride life. I dive into my personal opinions while also giving some information that I find important and vital. Love is Love. Always.
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Infertility
This episode we dive into infertility and both its causes and effects. It can mentally, physically and emotionally take a toll on us. I wanted to learn more and share some of my findings to help better educate not only myself, but others on the topic.
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Equality
This episode we dive into America and the racial identity it has always had. Was America ever great? Do you need validation from anyone else on who you are and where you stand in society? This and more will be discussed. Are we all truly treated fairly and are we all truly equal? I also challenge...
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RAW
It took a lot of honesty and soul searching to realize that I am my own problem. In my own way while blocking my own blessings. This week I open up about what's been going on with me while continually preaching that it is okay to not be okay.
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Broken System
This week we dive into the importance of co-parenting. Also we'll dive into child support and how I feel it is often manipulated, misused and not always beneficial to the child. Way the system is currently structured will always be a downfall in society.
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HELP!!
This week we dive into suicide. Personal topic to me. I've personally had my own experiences with it and I've also seen the ones I love struggle with suicidal thoughts themselves. I am hoping to be more of an advocate going forward. This topic, especially about men, needs to be spoken about more....
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Consent
This week we dive into consent and rape. It's important people understand the difference. We point out people's hypocrisy on the subject as well as be an advocate for men as well. Whether male or female, your voice is important and no-one should ever violate you in any way, especially sexually.
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Pro Life, Pro Choice
This week we dive into the ongoing debate about whether you're pro life or pro choice. My honest thoughts and views are expressed on the topic. We dive into the Supreme Court case Roe v Wade and try to better understand how we got to where we are today.
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Sellout
Episode one is just an introduction mainly. I will dive deeper into this subject and more as the season progresses. This particular episode just dives into my thoughts and opinions on the subject of interracial marriage and why you aren't a sellout because of your choices in a partner. Shines a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where I touch topics that are deemed controversial. These are my truths, experiences and opinions. I present them unapologetically.
HOSTED BY
Charles Riley
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A podcast where I touch topics that are deemed controversial. These are my truths, experiences and opinions. I present them unapologetically.
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Young, Black and Gifted is created and hosted by Charles Riley.
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