You Had Me At Black

Welcome to our Spring Finale. We'll be back with the rest of the season this fall.This week we hear from Regine. One night she wakes up in the middle of the night to her mother screaming. What happens next forces her entire family to confront a new normal.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Jhodie Williams-Powell and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contrib

This week's story comes from Stephanie, a mother racing against time and the system, to get her kids back. Here's what happened.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.Rule the world. Tell

This week’s story comes from Sarah. Newly single after a 5-year relationship ended, she decides to try a new style of dating and learns more about love than she did in the 5 years prior.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Gabrielle Horton and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today

Fearing for his life, Mike runs away from his family.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us to reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% volunteer-run and self-funded. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. We launched a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Our goal is 100 contributions (just 1% of our audience!) of $10 each day. Make a contribution today: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit y

Alicia bags a date at the chicken spot, and things pop off.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Rachel Jones and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Make a contribution today http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory for an opportunity to tell you

Paula's date from Plenty of Fish goes awry and sends her on a journey of self-love and liberation.This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Britney Abrahams and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Make a contribution today http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/100.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Visit youhadmeatblack.co

Welcome to Season 6 of You Had Me at Black! This week's story comes from Kelly, who grew up in predominantly white Utah. She never knew what her parents did for a living, then one day the cops showed up at her door. This season we recorded all of our stories over Skype, which allowed us reach people in places we wouldn't have been able to otherwise.This story is produced by Rachel Jones and scored, mixed, and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmea

To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons. This week we're rewinding on "You're Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is" from Season 4! After an inappropriate situation at work, Brea her asserts her right to be the Angry Black Woman.This story is produced by Produced by Jarrod Sport. Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening and Deion Henderson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.R

To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, continuing this week with The Medicine of the Mind from Season 3! Mark takes an impromptu and life-changing trip - or what's formally known as an Ayahuasca- in Peru.This story is produced by Produced by Jarrod Sport. Music and scoring by Charlie Corpening and Deion Henderson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.Rule the world. Tell

To countdown to our Season 6 premier on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, continuing this week with Black Cinderella. Ianne searches for a reciprocal love that puts them at the center of their own love story.This story is produced by Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Britney Abrahams.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell

To countdown to our Season 6 premiere on March 6, 2019, we're revisiting some of our favorite stories from earlier seasons, starting with Lit as a Feather. 10 year-old Jazz learns the heard way why adults tell us not to play with matches.This story is produced by Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Britney Abrahams.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Become a YHMAB PatronThis show is 100% self-funded and volunteer-run. Our mission is big, and after five seasons, 70 stories and half a million downloads we've just scratched the surface. On March 13 we're launching a fundraising campaign on Patreon to sustain and grow the show for seasons to come. Pledge your support today at http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/build.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmea

A young woman discovers her husband texting her younger sister, forcing her to dust off skeletons in her closet.If you, or someone you know is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, call the national assault hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE.This story is produced by Stephany Lowe and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatb

Kham gets into the college of his dreams but can't afford tuition. Until he has a great idea on 4-20. What starts off as a plot to make some quick cash turns into a full-on operation.This story was produced by Britney Abrahams and mixed, mastered and scored by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitche

This story was coached by Stephany Lowe, produced by Rachel Jones and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/youhadmeatblackFaceb

CeeJaye's one-night hook up results in unexpected and life-altering changes.This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com

Celia gets into it with her landlord, Brenda.This story was coached by Britney Abrahams and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/youhadmeatblackFacebook: h

At five years old, Richard gets adopted by his kindergarten teacher.This story was coached by Stephany Lowe and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/youhad

Krystal puts the pieces of her life back together after a painful divorce.This story was coached by Jarred Sport and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/y

Joi makes a difficult decision between living the life her mother expected and defining life for her self.This story was coached by Johanna Middleton and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.About You Had Me at Black -You Had Me at Black is a storytelling movement reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. We do so through a weekly, seasonal podcast and live storytelling events.Rule the world. Tell your story -Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement -If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookLIsten everywhereApple Podcasts: www.youhadmeatblack.com/applepodcastsSpotify: www.youhadmeatblack.com/spotifyGoogle: www.youhadmeatblack.com/googleStitcher: www.youhadmeatblack.com/stitcherYouTube: www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtubeConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atb

Fed up by the way his grandmother dresses him, 8th grade Meechie joins the BDs, a Chicago-area gang, to buy new clothes.This story was coached by Stephany Lowe and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.Rule the world. Tell your story ->You Had Me at Black is a black podcast reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastoryJoin our movement ->If you're looking for a community of activists and storytellers to exchange inspiration, work and resources, join us here: youhadmeatblack.com/facebookConnect on socialInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/youhadme.atblackTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/youhadmeatblackYoutube: http://www.youhadmeatblack.com/youtube Join The KinshipOur digital community for folks inspired to use storytelling to connect, heal, and liberate. youhadmeatblack.com/kinshipJoin The KinshipOur digital community for folks inspired to use storytelling to connect, he