You Had Me At Black

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 invitation to be part of what comes next.Join us at the People’s Assembly on April 28 at 8pm ET:youhadmeatblack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

For Deborah, "by any means necessary" becomes "never again."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! Deborah also joins us to reflect on what her story means to him all these years later.RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Kevin learns the hard way to be careful what you plan for. 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! Kevin also joins us to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Childhood Theo finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition, and adult Theo joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later.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! RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter. Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Jessica's Dad has an unconventional plan for getting into the zoo.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Jessica also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later, and Martina closes with an invitation to our upcoming People's Assembly on April 28.RSVP to the Peoles Assembly and learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like the album cover art that sparked this story). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Mark takes a trip in Peru.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Mark also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. Help shape the Patron's Circle by booking a listening call with Martina.Get familiar w/these Black shows:Indie Creative Network , For All Nerds (fka Fan Bros Podcast), Blackbelt Voices, While Black, and Bag Ladiez. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

A case of mistaken identity puts Damon's family in the center of events that led to the historic 1992 truce between LA gangs.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Damon also joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later, and Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

It's all fun and games until something gets caught.Counting down to our 10th birthday, we're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us. Martina and Britney revisit Lit as a Feather, a story from Jazz and one of the very first stories to air on You Had Me at Black. Jazz also joins to reflect on what this story means to her all these years later.Martina closes with an update on what's next for You Had Me at Black.Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more.Learn more about You Had Me at Black's next chapter, including the Patron's Circle and other upcoming programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we countdown to our 10th birthday. We take off Wednesday, March 11! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

I've spent the last few years recovering from burnout, and conceiving a new future for You Had Me at Black - one I'm eager to share with you. RSVP for the People's Assembly on June 10 at 8pm ET. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Khennedi heads to a protest in the summer of 2021, armed with nothing but her cell phone. Almost from the moment they arrived, things began to unravel. Please note this episode deals with the trauma of police brutality.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to While Black wherever you get your podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Growing up as a PK, Danny always planned to start a ministry of his own. But once he started to lead a congregation, his thinking around what it means to start a church began to unravel. Share your story on the next season of our podcast! Learn more.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to Adventures from the Bedroom of African Women wherever you get your podcasts  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

As the older sister, Secunda was in charge of making sure the chores got done after school before her mom got home. One afternoon, her brother challenged her, unraveling her sense of authority and the sibling pecking order.Share your story on the next season of our podcast! Learn more.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to The Adventures of Black people wherever you get your podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Fresh out of grad school, Blake faces a devastating loss that unraveled everything he tired to hold together by a thread for too long. This story deals with loss, addiction, and suicidal thoughts.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts: Listen to The Stoop wherever you're listening now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

A bad breakup unraveled everything Nate thought he had planned. After realizing he couldn't drink it away, he decided to follow his instincts.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.We recorded Nate's story for one of our Kickbacks. The next one is Friday, March 26. Get your tix!Support other podcasts telling our stories: Listen to Resistance on Spotify    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes Errinn, who was terrified of dogs. Everything unraveled when her boyfriend brought one home.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.We recorded Erinn's story for one of our Kickbacks. The next one is Friday, March 26. Get your tix! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Tobi. They found reason after reason to ignore the warning signs of a toxic job, until everything unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show!Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Carl. Carl was happy living his single life. That is, until his boy set him up on a date, and his happy singlehood unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Welcome to a new season of You Had Me at Black! This season's theme is "unraveling." You'll stories from all kinds of folks about the moments they confronted things they ignored and pushed aside for too long. These stories are about the work; the messiness between our valleys and peaks; the healing. We can't wait for you to hear what happened. Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

This story comes from Taylor. She's an avid and adventurous traveler who happens to live with Sickle Cell Disease. She grew up trying to downplay the physical constraints of the disease, but on a vaction in Mexico, her act unraveled.Leave a rating or review wherever you listen to help others find our show.Nurture your inner creative in The Kinship, our digital community.Visit our website to attend our Kickbacks and creative workshops, or to partner with us.Support other indie Black podcasts! Listen to Blackbelt Voices wherever you get your podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com