In this powerful episode, Trina Greene speaks with Seven, a Black queer young adult and creative storyteller. Together, they reflect on the urgency of storytelling and family affirmation in a time marked by rising anti-queer legislation. As external spaces become more threatening, they explore how homes can become sanctuaries of resistance, healing, and freedom.
Listen to honest reflections on authenticity, identity, chosen family, and why stories at home are as powerful as protest banners in protecting youth. This conversation—part activism, part art, entirely healing—challenges us to imagine what radical care looks like when systems fail us.
Seven is a born and raised Los Angeles native, and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature.
Seven, a born and raised Los Angeles native and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature.
Seven is a born and raised Los Angeles native and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature.
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Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Black Families and Caregivers (Human Rights Campaign)
In this Father’s Day episode, Trina Greene sits down with writer and single Black father Corey Richardson to unpack the sacred act of raising liberated Black children while building a business from the ground up. From raising daughters with radical empathy to countering harmful stereotypes about Black dads, Corey’s journey offers a blueprint for parenting with presence, transparency, and revolutionary love.
Corey offers an honest and humorous reflection on raising a teenager and a neurodivergent child with care, clarity, and community. As a father navigating single parenting, he shares what it means to model transparency, build a village, and pursue peace over chaos. The conversation dives into the myth of the absent Black father, creating new identities after loss, and why showing your children your humanity is a parenting superpower.
In this heart-filled, movement-affirming episode, we’re jumping into a deep and playful conversation with Courtney Tell, founder of Melanated Jump Squad LA (MJSLAA), about how double dutch isn't just a childhood pastime—it’s a sacred portal to healing, liberation, and Black joy.
Together, Trina and Courtney weave personal stories, cultural commentary, and reflections from our Black Mama Play event, reminding us that joy, rest, and play are not luxuries—they are birthrights.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, a heavy topic but one that needs to be addressed especially in the Black community. Trina Greene is joined by Ebony Williams—a Black queer mother, trauma therapist, and founder of Cactus and Bloom. Together, they unpack the heavy but vital topic of child sexual abuse (CSA) in Black communities.
This conversation explores how historical trauma, racialized sexual violence, and silence have shaped Black parenting experiences—and how survivor parents can break intergenerational cycles of harm. They also discuss culturally grounded tools, survivor-informed care, and community accountability outside the criminal justice system In this deeply moving and educational episode.
Explore a new segment where Trina interviews Jessica Ross, P4L board member, former staff, and parent participant of Parenting For Liberation. They chat about Jessica’s involvement and evolution with the organization and how it helped shape her motherhood journey.
Join Trina Greene, host of Parenting for Liberation, in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Nanika Coor, clinical psychologist, respectful parenting therapist, and mindful parenting enthusiast. Together they delve deep into the crucial topic of liberating schools.
In this thought-provoking episode, Trina and Dr. Nanika Coor explore innovative strategies, historical contexts, and personal anecdotes around schooling and education, while offering invaluable insights for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about transforming the education system. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on fostering environments where children can thrive and truly be themselves.
Learn more about Dr. Nanika's work https://brooklynparenttherapy.com/.
Join Trina Greene for an impactful conversation with Shawna Wells, Founder and CEO of B is for Black Brilliance, on the topic of Legacy & Black Brilliance.
In this podcast episode, Trina Greene is joined by Marinne Nolen, Fenella Williams, paradyse oakley to discuss the impact of the Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) curriculum on Black Families and themselves. They discuss ways to approach healthy communication, healing intergenerational parenting wounds, and more!
Learn more about the SAAF curriculum and program here.
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Tune in as Trina Greene & gina Breedlove dive into the transformative power of sound healing and the journey of healing from your past. Join them as they explore topics like soul retrieval and the crucial role of self-care in the healing process. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as they share insights, stories, and techniques to help you unlock your true potential and find peace within.
Toni Cade Bambara adamantly noted that "as a culture worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make revolution irresistible”. This panel discussion takes up this invitation to name what it means to make revolution irresistible and possible within the Black community. Our panelists, TaVia Wooley, Dr. Natalie Graham, Marc Philpart, and Nicole D. Vick are leaders, parents and caregivers, dreamers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members. They will speak to the importance of creating community and learning spaces, how to develop meaningful networks, and what nourishes their vision of Black liberation and joy.
On this episode, Trina speaks with author Rebecca Walker a student-organized event at California State University Fullerton.
Rebecca Walker has contributed to the global conversation about race, gender, power, and the evolution of the human family for three decades. Since graduating from Yale, she has authored and edited seven bestselling books on subjects ranging from intergenerational feminism and multiracial identity to Black Cool and ambivalent motherhood, and written dozens of articles on topics as varied as Barack Obama’s masculinity, the work of visual artist Ana Mendieta, and the changing configuration of the American family.
Rebecca has written, developed and produced film and television projects with Warner Brothers, NBCUniversal, Amazon, HBO, and Paramount, and spoken at over four hundred universities and corporate campuses internationally, including Harvard, The Whitney Museum, and TEDx Lund. When Rebecca was 21, she co-founded the Third Wave Fund, which makes grants to womxn and transgender youth working for social justice.
Rebecca has won many awards, including the Women Who Could Be President Award from the League of Women Voters, was named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential leaders of her generation, and continues to teach her masterclass, The Art of Memoir, at gorgeous and inspiring places around the world.
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On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on a special live episode of the Let's End Domestic Violence podcast to discuss the impacts of domestic violence in the Black community and the policies needed to prevent it. Also participating in the conversation are Kelli Dillon (City of Oakland, Office of Violence Prevention), Eric Morrison-Smith (Alliance for Boys and Men of Color), and Karen Earl (Jenesse Center) and host Bonnie Boswell.
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On this episode, Trina speaks with Naimah Efia, a holistic health practitioner, and healer within the ancient-future traditions of the African diaspora. Within a commitment to self-determined healing for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), Naimah activates transformation through politicized, decolonial care. They also teach yoga, offer immersive mindfulness experiences and retreats, and facilitate integrative training on the intersections of yoga, social justice and identity politics. They're a proud Ma-MaGe to toddler twins, as well as a doula, centering perinatal mental health across the spectrum of their reproductive justice work. Naimah also offers their skills & care as a healing justice practitioner, liberation-based educator and community activist.
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On this episode, Trina speaks with Dr. Raquel Martin, an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, devoted university professor, acclaimed researcher and scientist who believes deeply in the power of Black mental wealth which she defines as “an affirming, lifelong journey that encourages Black people to center mental health practices as integral and intentionally linked to success and wellbeing.” Dr. Martin is also the host of the Mind Your Mental podcast and a highly sought-after and renowned public speaker with a rapidly-growing and engaged following.
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On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on the Embodied podcast to discuss Gentle Parenting along with content creator Destiny Bennett and guest host Omisade Burney-Scott. Listen as Trina outlines her parenting evolution and breaks down how she creates consequences without using punishment.
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In this episode, Trina speaks with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician, 3x champion body builder. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, inspite of everything that he had been through. Now he works as a “traveling counselor” providing services counseling, workshops, and more for schools, youth, and parents. Resources:
On this episode, Trina speaks with Tanya Nixon-Silberg, founder of Little Uprisings, an organization focused on centering artivism, racial justice, and liberation with kids. Her primary artistic identities lie in puppetry and storytelling and her work moves through the lens of liberation in Black identities focusing on body remembrances of childhood and joy. Tanya’s large-scale community-driven artistry has been exhibited at many Greater Boston institutions including the ICA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Peabody Essex Museum, and Fuller Craft Museum. She is currently in a multi-year partnership with Boston and Brookline Public Schools leading anti-bias/anti-racism professional learning and curriculum development. Tanya is also the co-leader of the Un-ADULT-erated Black Joy Collective with other Black mothers in Boston, and co-producer of Play for Change with the Gottabees.
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On this episode, Trina speaks with Shamiesha Ebhotemen, Founder and Executive Director of HERstory Inc, an organization that is comprised of Doulas, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and Social Workers who provide maternal and family health education and birthing services to create stress-free pregnancy before and postpartum for the mother and family. Their mission is to provide a safe space for pregnant and postpartum BIPOC families to learn, create community, and thrive. Shamiesha is a registered nurse, certified lactation educator, and owner of NURSEMilk LLC, where her mission is to educate, advocate, and empower families throughout their breastfeeding journey.
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Birthing Justice Film - www.pbs.org/video/birthing-justice-pxaxav
On this episode, Trina speaks with professional lactation consultant Lydia O. Boyd. Lydia is an experienced breastfeeding mother who specializes in supporting families who are expecting or currently breastfeeding. She holds multiple certifications, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Blactation Educator-Expert, Certified Lactation Educator, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, and Doula. Lydia is also the co-founder and faculty of The B.L.A.C.K. Course, the full-scope lactation and breastfeeding education course made by and for Black People and folks supporting Black breastfeeding families.
With years of experience in supporting birthing and breastfeeding families, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field. As a consultant, Lydia provides a safe space for families to discuss their concerns and questions about breastfeeding and birth. She offers technical and relevant information and education, ensuring that families receive the best support possible. Lydia's ultimate goal is to accompany families on their journey of birthing and feeding their "genius" babies with the best milk available.
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For part 4 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Ashley Karell to discuss her innovation, Nature Time. Ashley Karell is an Oakland based lover of music, being in the water, and being a mother to her 13-year-old child. Ashley has been teaching young children in a variety of indoor and outdoor learning environments for over 15 years, with this 2022-2023 school year being her 8th year as a forest school teacher in the Bay Area.
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Instagram: @naturetimeoaklandwww.linktr.ee/AshleyKarell
