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Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized Podcast

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White Supremacy
Palestine
Capitalism
Palestinian Liberation
Black Lives Matter
Anti-Blackness
Love Island
Black History
Queer Parenting
Neoliberalism
Racial Capitalism
Community
Israel
Systemic Racism
Genocide
Colonialism
Pride Month
United States
Black Queer Identity
Friendship

A Decolonized Podcast for lovers on the margins, join your resident sexuality educator Ericka Hart and Deep East Oakland's very own Ebony Donnley, as we game give, dismantle white supremacy and kiki in the cosmos somewhere between radical hood epistemological black queer love ethics, pop culture, house plants and a sea of books. Light an incense to this. #nigchampa #hrhw #theblackpoweredpodcast To... more

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We're back, ya'll! Join us for another episode in the terrordome: What does freedom look like? white "rappers" and all manner of wiggerish nonsense the "comfort" of the west Sinners and Black Queer Representation Mass Submission and Resignation Littl... more

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This Episode is dedicated to the People (those living and fighting another day from Venezuela to Iran to Minneapolis to N.E.W. Oakland to Nigeria to Chicago to Brooklyn to Harlem to Queens, the Bronx, Jackson, Mississippi, Memphis, Alannuh, to Gaza t... more

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...we are not allowed to hate back. Does whiteness make room for love? Does it have the capacity to do so? I think Aileen Wuornos may have been onto something... This episode is dedicated to the legacies of Jamil Al-Amin and Alice Wong. Rest in Power... more

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Recent Guests

Bryson Rose
Beloved figure in the black LGBTQ community, known for community organizing and educating.
Community Organizing
Episode: Heated Rivalry: A Yearning for D!ck and Crude Oil featuring Bryson Rose
Deme Brown
Political pundit, director of constituent services
New York City Council
Episode: On Desirability: Karl Marx, Beyonce, and You feat Deme & Isaiah
Elle Moxley
Friend and supporter, considered family
Episode: Who Tf Was I Friends With? Community and Friendships in the Age of Aquarius feat Elle Moxley
Ijeoma Oluo
Writer and speaker on race and identity
Episode: Be a Revolution or Get *Swallooowed* Up feat Ijeoma Oluo
Racha Tahani Lawler
Fourth generation midwife and mother
Gather Grounded Midwifery
Episode: Black Midwives Existed Before Doctors and are Still Delivering Us Today ft. Racha

Hosts

Ebony Donnley
Co-host and community voice; Deep East Oakland roots; engaged in decolonial and Black feminist discourse.
Ericka Hart
Host and sexuality educator; prominent public speaker on Black queer life, sex education, and radical politics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • 100% my favorite podcast

    Thank you for all the labor that goes into this work. I learn so much, and even heal through some of yall words. The conversations are so wholesome and authentic. A big fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalia 🖤
    United States2 months ago
  • Immaculate

    Anything Ericka and Ebony are serving, I want triple portions. I always learn so much through these podcasts which is so damn satisfying as this is sadly hard to come by these days. They both are so effortlessly profound and clever and hilarious… i could go on forever. Thank you both for the amazing work you do! Love xoxo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D. Cavazos
    United States3 months ago
  • Temporarily Unavailable for a while now

    Is Apple blocking this podcast. I have been listening faithfully for a while? Very interesting and thought provoking. Give it back to us please! Thanks for your hard work - Apple podcast is doing something wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi Ak.
    United States6 months ago
  • This podcast is amazing. Is Apple suppressing it?

    I’ve been consistently listening for years. 11/10 every time. But since the drop of the last episode I haven't been able to listen to any of the episodes. I can’t download them, and when I click play I get the same error message others have mentioned. It’s literally only this podcast. Is apple sensoring yall?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    INTERESTING VIEWPOINT
    United States6 months ago
  • EPISODE BLOCKED ON APPLE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    i have kept spotify downloaded on my iphone JUST to be able to listen to your podcast since i can’t listen here. what’s going on???

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    Damamadi
    United States7 months ago

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Heated Rivalry: A Yearning for D!ck and Crude Oil featuring Bryson Rose
Q: What are you most looking forward to in 2026?
Being more honest and recognizing the significance of white supremacy, and that it must come to an end.
On Desirability: Karl Marx, Beyonce, and You feat Deme & Isaiah
Q: What do you think about Laverne Cox's relationship?
It's important to consider the societal pressures and the limited dating pool for trans women.
Black Midwives Existed Before Doctors and are Still Delivering Us Today ft. Racha
Q: What is your advice for postpartum?
You need to get really clear about who your people are for all parts of this journey and not be afraid to ask them the hard questions.
Twin, Where Have You Been?: A Tender Conversation with Dr. Joy James
Q: What is your vision for Black people's collective liberation?
We have to stop the killing and understand that the state edifice itself is the killer. Without addressing that, true liberation cannot be achieved.
Twin, Where Have You Been?: A Tender Conversation with Dr. Joy James
Q: Can you speak more to the idea of practicing guerrilla intellectualism?
It's about being engaged in the struggle and understanding the realities of oppression while also aiming for clarity in our resistance efforts.

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A radical, conversation-driven show hosted by two Black queer women who unpack decolonization, race, gender, and culture through personal stories and sharp cultural critique. Episodes frequently scrutinize whiteness in media, empire, and power, while centering Black love, sexuality, and community resilience. The format blends scholarly insight with humor and everyday anecdotes, making complex topics accessible and outspoken. A standout aspect is the hosts' commitment to accountability, reparations, and building a liberatory framework for discussions often deemed controversial, which can be both provocative and deeply informative for listeners seeking edge-cutting perspectives on society, culture, and politics.

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