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This multi episode podcast series will focus on engaging conversation as we explore pop culture, literature, film, and current events through the lens of the contemporary African American aunt. For example, some women embrace being an aunt and others consider it an insult. We’ll talk about the good, the better and best part of our lives as aunts and seeing the world through auntie-colored glasses.

This multi episode podcast series will focus on engaging conversation as we explore pop culture, literature, film, and current events through the lens of the contemporary African American aunt. For example, some women embrace being an aunt and others consider it an insult. We’ll talk about the good, the better and best part of our lives as aunts and seeing the world through auntie-colored glasses.

This podcast will explore pop culture, literature, film, and current events through the lens of the African American aunt. Dr. Shewanda Riley, is a writer, educator and public speaker, but most importantly, she is an African American aunt. She will share the “Auntastic” wisdom she’s earned in the 3 decades she’s been an auntie. She will also dialogue with other aunties, authors, creatives, familiar and emerging perspectives on the complexities of the 21st century African American life.