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You Had Me at Black

You Had Me at Black
You Had Me At Black
Community
Storytelling
Substack
Oakland
Hendersonville
Nashville
Gun Violence
Oakland Zoo
Entrepreneurship
Kevin Allen
Martina Abrahams Ilunga
Artistic Pursuits
Clarity Around Sponsorships
Los Angeles
Nine Deuce
Ayahuasca
Family Dynamics
Creativity
Police

Our true-life stories in our own words. youhadmeatblack.substack.com

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes125Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Carl takes a shot of love.

This ends our birthday countdown! Carl also joins us to reflect on his story and what it means to him all these years later.

Join the Patron's Circle and claim your place in You Had Me at Black's next era.

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A carefree date goes awry, and sets Paula on a journey through deceit, loss, healing, and liberation.

We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! Paula also joins us to re... more

Kelly connects the dots of what her parents do for a living when, one afternoon, the police show up at her family's home.

We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! Kelly ... more

You Had Me at Black turns 10 this May.

In this audio letter, Martina shares what the last few years have looked like behind the scenes, and what it will take to build the next chapter.

If this space has ever meant something to you, this is your inv... more

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Recent Guests

Paula Gillison
Guest sharing her survivor story and reflections
Independent storyteller; Paula Gillison
Episode: Acing Lessons on Sexual Liberation (10th Birthday Countdown)
Deborah Deep-Mutan
Harvey survivor who shared a story live at a kickback
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Episode: The Floor is on Fire (10th Birthday Countdown)
Kevin Allen
Storyteller, Bay Area rapper formerly known as Irk the Jerk
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Episode: The Problem with Precaution (10th Birthday Countdown)

Host

Martina Abrahams Ilunga
Co-host introducing and guiding episodes; host of the show

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Pan Africanist

    We need more of this show. Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sisanda Henna
    South Africaa year ago
  • LOVE

    An amazing platform giving a voice to Black families. Excellent production & easy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MFarook83
    United States4 years ago
  • Seriously?

    Fighting racism with racism, fire with fire. Unbelievable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    djtdhydvjdr
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the show but Martina’s voice is almost unbearable!

    I wish the presenter would stop trying so hard to sound like what she’s saying is not scripted when her terrible acting skills prove otherwise. Just freestyle and keep it real. You’re not an actress. When I hear the Abraham Zalunga I fast forward or switch to another podcast. But the content of the show gets 5 stars otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Shacal228
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you for this podcast!

    This podcast is absolutely amazing! It successfully provides a peek into the diversity of the Black experience. Some days I cry while listening, or laugh hysterically, either way, I feel so seen thanks to these stories. Keep em coming! 👏🏾🤎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aasauuushash
    United States5 years ago

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Many listeners praise the host duo for grounding ambitious storytelling in community and real-life experiences.
Feedback ranges from high praise of episodes to constructive critiques about presentation style and pacing.
Listeners value the authentic, personal storytelling and production quality.
Voices expressing strong opinions about race sometimes surface, indicating a controversial discourse is part of the overall conversation.

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Before the Truce (10th Birthday Countdown)
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A storyteller-driven platform showcasing personal Black experiences through intimate, community-centered narratives. Episodes highlight resilience, creative parenting, and the importance of owning Black stories with an emphasis on communal support and independent publishing. Noteworthy elements include a revival focus on community control, patron support structures, and a strong commitment to authentic voices over corporate gatekeeping, making it a compelling home for listeners who value first-person storytelling and cultural connection.

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You Had Me at Black launched 10 years ago and published 125 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Deborah Deep-Mutan
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