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Dem Black Mamas Podcast

Dem Black Mamas Podcast

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 Dem Black Mamas answers all the questions yo mama won't! From sex & dream catching to adulting & raising free Black children in an unfree world, three #BlackMamaCreatives Crystal Tennille Irby, NeKisha Killings, & Thea Monyee, give you all the #BlackMamaMagic your heart can hold while pursuing their own creative dreams. Parenting Relationships
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  • DBM Ep 77: Electoral Politics & Black Motherhood w/ Reecie Colbert

    DBM Ep 77: Electoral Politics & Black Motherhood w/ Reecie Colbert
    Feb 24 2026
    Dear Mamas & Magic Makers What if I told you a campaign was a story? And if Black women are the heroes of elections, how come we're never the main characters in the movie? It's Black Healing/History Month here at Dem Black Mamas, and today we're holding space for a conversation that feels both urgent and ancestral: electoral politics and Black motherhood. Black motherhood has never been separate from politics. It has always been policy and protest. From the plantation to the PTA meeting; from the ballot box to the budget sheet at the kitchen table, from protecting our babies in school hallways to protecting our rights in voting lines. As Audre Lorde said, "Survival is not a theory." It is strategic. It is practiced. It is passed down. Today, we're joined by someone who understands both the strategy and the stakes, Reecie Colbert. SiriusXM host. Political strategist and Author. When disinformation moves in whispers, she answers in clarity. When narratives twist, she straightens them. She doesn't just talk politics, she translates it. Together, we're unpacking messaging and missteps; silence and strategy; weight of being the base but not the priority. We dive into: ✨Loyalty, leverage, labor and when does devotion become depletion? ✨What does it mean to be the foundation of a house that rarely calls your name? ✨When your Blackness is debated in public, is silence strategy… or surrender? ✨How do you raise a Black child steady and sovereign when the ground beneath democracy feels like quicksand? PLUS - NeKisha & Crystal discuss our inability to recognize white people, a show made us proud to say "THE BLACK MAMA DID IT" Stick around till the end for our signature 'Black Mama Say' segment where we put our own twist on phrases from Black Mamas and in this episode we'll be revealing the word that will guide us through the year. ABOUT Reecie Colbert Reecie Colbert is a dynamic SiriusXM host, bestselling author, fearless advocate, and trusted Democratic political strategist known for her signature unbossed, unfiltered delivery. A credentialed White House press member and national political commentator, she demystifies complex issues and debunks disinformation while blending sharp political analysis with smart pop culture commentary. From interviewing leaders like Governor Wes Moore to moderating panels with top mayors and hosting *The Reecie Colbert Show*, her live call-in talk show on politics and culture, Reecie brings insight, energy, and authenticity to every platform — including frequent appearances on MSNBC, Revolt TV, and NewsNation. An Amazon bestselling author and sought-after speaker, she's also a proud LA girlie, concert connoisseur, and the self-proclaimed First Lady of Upper Marlboro, living in the D.C. area with her husband and daughter. Connect with Reecie Colbert: Instagram | Website | Games | SiriusXM IMPORTANT CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: March 29th - April 1st: Community Doula Week "Nuture Joy | Honor Community | Hold Power" April 11th - 17th: Black Maternal Health Week "Rooted In Joy & Justice" June 24th - June 30th: Black Mama Creative Week "The Weight & Wonder of Black Motherhood" Sign Up for our email list for details. 💗Black Mama Magic Card Deck: Card #52 "Soften" 💗 Episode Playlist: DBM Episode 77 Companion Playlist EPISODES MENTIONS/RELEVANT TO THIS EPISODE: 🎙️DBM Ep 75 107 Days, Kamala Harris & Black Motherhood 🎙️DBM Ep 76: Thea Monyee's Farewell Episode: Podcasting for a Decade, Evolution & Black Motherhood 🔗 Connect with Dem Black Mamas: Instagram | YouTube 🗣️Engage: This is a conversation. Speak back to us! Please share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #DemBlackMamas, DM us, or email us at magic@demblackmamas.com. To expand knowledge and combat misinformation and disinformation, we create a syllabus (s/o to Melissa Harris Perry), a list of references/sources for our listeners to dive into. This list includes any books, videos, podcasts, etc. that we've mentioned in the episode or that will help you gain a well-informed perspective. For our complete syllabus, check out our website: demblackmamas.com
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • DBM Ep 76 Thea Monyee's Farewell Episode: Podcasting for a Decade, Evolution & Black Motherhood

    DBM Ep 76 Thea Monyee's Farewell Episode: Podcasting for a Decade, Evolution & Black Motherhood
    Feb 10 2026

    Dear Mamas & Magic Makers

    We're celebrating a significant milestone: 10 YEARS of podcasting. In this episode, we reflect on our journey, share personal stories, and bid a loving farewell to our co-host, Thea Monyee. We delve into our experiences and growth over the past decade, shedding light on the transformations in our personal lives, spiritual journeys, motherhood, and creative ventures. From humble beginnings on Skype to creating a nurturing space for Black motherhood and magic, we've shared it all. Thea's Sunset Episode is a tribute to friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the ride, this episode encapsulates the essence of what Dem Black Mamas is all about. Dive in with us as we honor the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future with hope and excitement.

    In this episode, we talk:

    ✨Where were we 10 years ago & did we think we'd be where we are right now

    ✨What surprised us over the last 10 years

    ✨What we're excited & curious in the next decade

    ✨Thank Yous To Thea

    💗Black Mama Magic Card: Card #11 - Magic Is Real. You Are Proof.💗

    Episode Playlist Curated By Us: Spotify | YouTube

    EPISODES MENTIONS/RELEVANT TO THIS EPISODE:

    🎙️DBM Ep 1: Meet The Mamas Apple Podcast | Soundcloud
    🎙️DBM Ep 4: How I Made It Ova
    🎙️DBM Ep 27: The Upper Room

    ✨THEA MONYEE EVENTS/EXPERIENCES✨

    • Joy Emersion LA 2.28.26

    • Joy Emersion Atlanta 4.25.26

    • Hold Us Sacred Retreats 3.21.26-3.30.26

    🔗 Connect with Dem Black Mamas

    Instagram | YouTube

    🗣️Engage: This is a conversation. Speak back to us! Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #DemBlackMamas, DM us or email us at magic@demblackmamas.com.

    For full show syllabus & transcript, check out our website: demblackmamas.com
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • DBM Ep 75: 107 Days, Kamala Harris & Black Motherhood

    DBM Ep 75: 107 Days, Kamala Harris & Black Motherhood
    Jan 27 2026

    Dear Mama,

    I'm a simple girl from South Carolina whose mother was a union leader in an anti-union state, so politics was a part of the day-to-day conversations in my home. I am a Black artist, interrogating, reflecting, and expressing new possibilities in the world. I'm a Black mama who desires a free country for her Black children. I'm a Black birth worker who wants Black women to go into birth looking forward to life, not fearing death. I'm a Black woman, a Black mother, a Black artist who wants to be free. These are all the intersections I brought with me when I began to listen to "107 Days", Kamala Harris' book about her 2024 presidential campaign. Fresh off the heels of an awe-inspiring episode with Loretta Ross, Thea Monyee, and I unpack how the book impacted us.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    ✨How the layout of the book impacted our experience

    ✨Performative and respectability politics in the current political climate

    ✨Disappointments, darkness & moments of hope

    ✨Where we are now vs where we were in 2024

    PLUS - We sprinkle in some church announcements, share wisdom from June Jordan, and, of course, we stay on our Blackest behavior. Stick around till the end for our signature 'Black Mama Say' segment, where we put our own twist on phrases from Black Mamas, and the phrase we're twisting this episode is "But what I do know is…"

    So thanks for coming inside the black mama magic room, and if you're looking for links to things we mentioned or referenced in this episode, check out our syllabus (s/o to Melissa Harris-Perry) for this episode, which is a list of references and sources for our listeners to explore for this episode. This list includes any books, videos, podcasts, etc. that we've mentioned in the episode or that will help you gain a well-informed perspective.

    If you're a new listener, welcome to the mothership. If you're a newbie or an OG, here are 2 simple ways to support us:

    • Sign up for our newsletter.
    • Share this episode with at least one person.

    💗BLACK MAMA MAGIC CARD DECK PULL: Card #37 "It's a Moment. Not a Lifetime." 💗

    Episode Companion Playlist curated by Dem Black Mamas: YouTube | Spotify

    EPISODES MENTIONED/RELEVANT TO THIS EPISODE:

    🎙️DBM Ep 74: A Conversation w/ Loretta Ross - Abortion, Reproductive Justice & Black Motherhood

    🔗 Connect with Dem Black Mamas:

    BluSky | Instagram | Patreon | YouTube

    🗣️Engage: This is a conversation. Speak back to us! Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #DemBlackMamas, DM us on Instagram or email us at magic@demblackmamas.com.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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