The Secret Adventures of Black People

Feb 03 2025 34 ep. 14 mins 147
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Stories about Black folks holding it down across space and time.

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Jun 05 2024 19 mins  
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7of8. Should I Stay or Should I Go? | LA '23

Mar 11 2024 10 mins  
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6of8. 10,000 Ways That Didn't Work | LA '23

Feb 27 2024 5 mins  
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Feb 20 2024 23 mins  
Nichole pauses in a park on her way to her pitch meeting to consider an answer to the question she is certain she will get: how will these stories focused on Black experiences appeal to a wider audience?

4of8. She's Nervous | LA ' 23

Feb 20 2024 10 mins  
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3of8. Just Do It! | ME '22

Feb 12 2024 17 mins  
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2of8. No One is On Plan A (B Side) | VA '22

Feb 05 2024 10 mins  
Host Nichole along with her mom and aunt recount the winding paths they took to arrive at an understanding of their place in the world.

1of8. No One is On Plan A | DC '22

Feb 05 2024 13 mins  
Host Nichole Hill collects stories to guide her as she sets out on a new adventure.