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Hosted by Abena Sankofa · society · EN · 58 episodes
Black & Privileged in America Podcast is a Des Moines, Iowa-based podcast hosted by Abena! Visit Amplifieddsm.com for more local Des Moines Podcasters.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA is hosted by Abena Sankofa. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Talk 58 - Abena Speaks" (20 November 2025, 11 minutes), "Talk 57 - Bo James, Emcee N.I.C.E. & Miz Tiffany on the Cornbred Renaissance" (5 November 2025, 13 minutes), and "Talk 56 - Staying Ready: Safety in the Age of Domestic Terror" (14 October 2025, 35 minutes).
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA's contact route on record: verified email.
Abena Sankofa hosts BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA, a society show with 58 episodes published.
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Episode #58
In this solo episode, I sat down and spoke directly to us — Black folx moving through these uncertain, shifting times. I named the moment we're living in, the fatigue, the brilliance, the contradictions. We are not new...
Episode #57
It's all about music and that good feelin' on this episode. Abena talks with Cornbred Renaissance DSM founder Bo James and musical artists Emcee N.I.C.E. and Miz Tiffany. This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.
Episode #56
Abena Sankofa talks with Diogenes Ayala, Iowa’s 2023 Emergency Manager of the Year, about what it really means to stay safe in these times. From spotting warning signs to building resilience, this conversation goes...
Episode #55
Abena Sankofa talks with Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson about her groundbreaking novel Freewater . This is a conversation about history, imagination, and the price—and...
Episode #54
Abena Sankofa sits down with Jessi Orton, Executive Director of CultureALL. The CultureALL Ball is on September 20. What makes it unique, and what's the organization’s broader mission. Jessi also addresses the delicate...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
This isn't your typical self-care convo. Abena Sankofa sits down with Corey Dion Lewis, health coach, entrepreneur, and host of The Healthy Project podcast, to explore what it means to reframe wellness as a form of...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena has an incisive talk on Project 2025 with Jason Benell, president of the Iowa Athiest & Freethinkers, and Al Womble, president of the Iowa Democratic Black Caucus. It's getting real. This is Black & Privileged in...
Episode #51
Season 5! Abena talks with CEO Dwana Bradley about Iowa Urban Media's 10 years of impact. This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.
Episode #50
Season 4 of Black & Privileged in America Podcast was one for the books! Abena looks back on the unforgettable guests and colorful convos that made this season so special. She's also sharing some personal reflections...
Episode #49
Abena and Rob talk about his book, The Winning Ticket, and more. There is also pizza! This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena talks with community leader Louis Fountain right off the stage at the AALA Cultural & Economic Development Project, live at Drake University. Louis shares his resilience through a cancer diagnosis and why he is...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena talks with AALA fellows Arichica Banks and Jazlin Coley-Smith about their work in the Academy and their Cultural & Economic Development Project live at Drake University. Book recommendations: • African Americans...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena has the TALK OF A LIFETIME with former Iowa Representative Wayne Ford. From the hood to the hill, Dr. Ford shares his storied past and his hopes for Black futures.This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast.
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Barbara Western became the CEO of Western Family Farms after her husband, Todd Western Jr., died suddenly. Abenasits with Mrs. Western as she drops gem upon gem about ownership, legacy-building, and the importance of...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
There is, in fact, a black-owned no-till flower farm smack dab in the middle of Iowa. Abena visited Hannah Scates Kettler at Minerva’s Meadow Farm for the Iowa Farmers of Color Cookout. This is Black & Privileged in...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Did you know there are Black farmers in Iowa? Abena talks with brothers Todd & Chris Western of the incredible Western Family Farms. This is Black & Privileged in America Podcast. https://www.westernfamilyfarms.com A...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena sits down with Free to Serve CEO and investment expert Efrem Jackson for an in-depth conversation about wealth-building and the Black cultural imprint on how we think about money. This is Black & Privileged in...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Ever heard of the One Economy Financial Development Corp.? Vince Lintz and Weslyn Caldwell talk about a little-known initiative to close the wealth gap. They break down who they can help, and how. Learn more...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Abena is in community with BossLady, author and CEO of Privacy LLC, Kourtney Perry. Kourtney reveals some of the secrets to her success and talks about her role in the Iowa Juneteenth Observance. Learn more about...
BLACK & PRIVILEGED IN AMERICA
Ako Abdul-Samad, the longest-serving Black representative in the Iowa House, is now retired and wants to pass the political baton to Rob Johnson. They sit down with Abena to talk about the lessons, the legacy, and the...
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Head of Digital and Content, Building Owners and Management Association of Chicago
full-time faculty at College of the Canyons, part-time instructor at University of California Santa Barbara, OfferMojo
Author of The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom Line Success, Future Forward Strategies
former U.S. District Judge, U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, The John Martin Group at eXp Realty
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