Black Women's Dept. of Labor

“What does a post capitalist future look like?” ~ Renee HatcherIn our season finale, our brilliant guests share their experience and experiments in commerce and economy to answer this question. Tune in to learn more about:Worker cooperatives and the solidarity economySpirit led creative entrepreneurshipParticipatory budgetingDemocratically governed investment fundsTime banksWe get into capitalism 101, the limitations of Black capitalism, the myth of meritocracy, red

We're continuing our conversation about domestic labor with a deep dive into the historical and current practice of organizing domestic workers for dignity and respect including:the role of storytelling in building collective identitycommunity organizing strategies in and beyond legislated labor protectionsprofessionalizing the workforce through narratives and negotiationsthe politics of care workABOUT OUR GUESTSAllison Julien is the We Dream in Black Organizing Directo

“I remembered reminding myself that I would never work for wealthy families again.” ~ Allison JulienTaking care of children, disabled folks, the elderly, and the home is important work, but it doesn’t always get the respect it deserves - whether it’s paid or unpaid labor.In this first part of a two-part series, we get an inside look into an occupation behind closed doors and in private homes - domestic work.Tune in to hear from five incredible guests about:Why and how people bec

Welfare reform in the 90’s and the recent pandemic may seem like radically different moments in history but they share a few things in common, namely back to work labor narratives that:are overly reliant on frameworks of personal responsibilityprioritize work over health and wellbeingperpetuate policies, practices, and beliefs that are racist, sexist, classist, and ableistTune in to hear from three brilliant guests sharing their stories and expertise on:the history and imp

Have you ever asked yourself:“why am I alive?”| “what is my calling?” | “what’s my next career move?”If so, this episode is for you!In this intergenerational podcast workshop, we discuss:Astrology 101 covering signs, elements, and modalitiesHow to tap into your personal astrology without knowing your birth time or locationThe houses to look to in your natal chart for a sense of your talents, gifts, resources, work style, purpose and legacyExample chart readings of Bl

“We are in the business of putting ourselves out of business.” Nico Le BlancIn our first - and only! - panel discussion of the season, Taja Lindley facilitates a conversation with 3 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practitioners with 40+ years of experience between them. Tune in to hear:What DEI work looks like in institutional settings to support racial equity and social movements.How they determine who they will (not) work with and why.The frameworks that guide their pract

Is a diverse healthcare workforce enough to eradicate racism in medicine?The short is: no.Using race to remedy racism is not enough.And let's talk about why with four Black providers in reproductive health: an OBGYN, a nurse midwife, a traditional midwife, and a midwifery student.Tune in to hear the benefits of adding more Black folks to the healthcare workforce, as well as how this diversity-based approach is an incomplete strategy to remedy health inequity, including:The ways

Part Two: The Old Fashion Gay WayAre you curious about how to get pregnant when queer?“Don't use a turkey baster!” Olivia FordOlivia started her path to parenthood before being partnered. After her intuition told her it was time to pursue pregnancy, she popped the question to her gay guy friend: how would you like to make a baby with me? After 10 unsuccessful tries, she and her boo (now wife) purchased semen during a BOGO sale at a sperm bank and got pregnant with the second vial.Tune in

Part One: The Ol’ Mama Gang“I saw my daughter for the first time in a vision while I was meditating.” LeConté DillAfter Dr. LeConté Dill’s vision in 2014, she met her husband, had an epic first date, eloped, and began her journey to motherhood.She soon discovered she would need some support to get pregnant, namely A.R.T.s - or assisted reproductive technologies. She leaned on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive the baby of her literal dreams and gave birth in her early 40’s right b

A Select History of Race, Labor, & Reproduction in the U.S.“Black women are at the heart of the history of the Atlantic world.” Jennifer MorganWhat does it mean to be gendered as laborers? Both physiologically and economically?How has that served colonial and U.S. economic interests?And how has the U.S. responded when Black women’s labor and reproduction no longer served racial capitalism?Tune in to time travel with us: your host, Taja Lindley, and our guests - Jennifer Morgan a

Welcome to the Black Women's Dept. of Labor - a project and podcast by Taja Lindley about race, gender, and the double entendre of labor: to work and to give birth.The first episode premieres Wednesday April 13th, 2022 during Black Maternal Health week! Tune in every other Wednesday for dynamic stories, conversations and analysis.Visit www.BlackWomensLabor.com to learn more.Follow @BlackWomensLabor on Instagram!Sign up for our newsletter!And support our work on Patreon where you will hav