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'Homegoings' is a show that invites listeners to be a fly on the wall, privy to candid and genuine conversations about race. Host and musician Myra Flynn explores themes that fearlessly straddle that line between necessary and uncomfortable, as she speaks with artists, experts and regular folks all over the country about their literal skin in the game — of everyday life. 'Homegoings' is storytelling — with a heartbeat. No topic is off the table, and there’s no such thing as going “too deep.” These are the conversations that are our birthright to have, and the stories we are lucky to hear.

'Homegoings' is a show that invites listeners to be a fly on the wall, privy to candid and genuine conversations about race. Host and musician Myra Flynn explores themes that fearlessly straddle that line between necessary and uncomfortable, as she speaks with artists, experts and regular folks all over the country about their literal skin in the game — of everyday life. 'Homegoings' is storytelling — with a heartbeat. No topic is off the table, and there’s no such thing as going “too deep.” These are the conversations that are our birthright to have, and the stories we are lucky to hear.

 

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#32

'Where are the Black Goths in Vermont?'

In our first Homegoings Shorty we get to go "Goth" as we answer a question from [DonnCherie McKenzie] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/programs/2021-06-16/homegoings-donncherie-on-the-art-of-authenticity) about where the community of Black goths might be hiding in Vermont. This shorty was reported and edited by Myra Flynn and mixed by associate producer James Stewart. Myra Flynn composed the theme music and all other music is from Miles Hooper and Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . We have more shorties and conversation coming in the weeks ahead so stay tuned! To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

15 MINS

15:00

31 Oct 2024

#31

‘Don’t come at me with the race thing’: Why one Black voter is backing Trump

Juan Coleman, a Black man who lives in Vermont, voted for Donald Trump in the past and is planning to vote for him again in this election cycle. And he’s not alone. Though we won’t know the actual numbers until the election, there is an uptick of Black voters aligning with the GOP, Black men in particular. Why? In this season finale, we speak with Juan about his concerns for the Democratic party, and hear from CNN national politics correspondent Eva McKend about the history of the Black vote, and how no demographic is a monolith. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn, with support from associate producer James Stewart. The episode was edited by Brittany Patterson with help from Jane Lindholm and Elodie Reed. Myra Flynn composed the theme music and all other music is from Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . Thank you for listening to season two. Stay tuned for more content as Homegoings: Shorties are starting soon! As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

40 MINS

40:04

17 Oct 2024

#30

Does grief have a sound?

How do you talk about Black death, in the media, in a way that is consistent, and intentional? How do you memorialize and humanize Black grief without perpetuating trauma? Here on Homegoings, we believe the answer is, and always has been, art. In this episode, we revisit some of the very first episodes of Homegoings, and embark on a quest with Vermont-based musicians to find out: Does grief have a sound? Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was mixed by associate producer James Stewart. Myra Flynn reported and edited this episode. Myra also composed the theme music. Other music by [Rough Frances] (https://www.roughfrancis.com/) , [Rivan Calderin] (https://www.instagram.com/rivanrules/?hl=en) , the [Listen Up Project] (https://www.listenupvt.org/) and Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

38 MINS

38:39

03 Oct 2024

#29

The myth of the big Black penis

***A heads up: This episode contains strong language, unbleeped swearing and explicit adult content*** In our fourth and final episode of the special series “Stereo-anti-types,” we tackle one of the most “biggest” stereotypes out there about the Black body today: the myth of the big Black penis. Host Myra Flynn speaks with Black men, including a porn star, about how this myth affects their lives and their profession, and a female sexologist who knows a lot about the origin of this stereotype that plagues Black men. A heads up that this episode is explicit, and maybe even hard to listen to. But here on Homegoings we believe most of the important stuff usually is. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was mixed and reported by Myra Flynn with help from associate producer James Stewart. Jane Lindholm edited this episode with help from James Stewart. Myra Flynn composed our theme music. All other music by Jay Green, King Noire and Blue Dot sessions. Zoe McDonald is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

37 MINS

37:09

19 Sep 2024

#28

The only one in the room: Dianne Bondy is the only one redefining yoga for the rest of us

Dianne Bondy is a yoga teacher and social justice activist who works to make wellness accessible for everyone – no matter their shape, size, level of ability or ethnicity. In this episode Laura Cathcart Robbins, host of the podcast [The Only One in the Room] (https://theonlyonepod.com/) , speaks with Dianne to unpack the world of wellness, and the many barriers to it. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . [The Only One in the Room] (https://theonlyonepod.com/) is hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins and produced by Calin Bean and Scott Slaughter. This episode of Homegoings was mixed and edited by associate producer James Stewart. Myra Flynn composed the theme music and all other music comes from Blue Dot Sessions. See you next week for the next episode of our special series Stereo-anti-types. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:12

12 Sep 2024

#27

The myth of the stupid Black person

“Stereo-anti-types” is a special series from Homegoings examining some of the most troubling, most profound and most dangerous stereotypes that apply to Black men. In part three of the series, “The myth of the stupid Black person” host Myra Flynn speaks with Tinotenda Charles Rutanhira, who came to the United States as a refugee from Zimbabwe. When he arrived, he already had a bachelor’s of commerce in business and information systems from Rhodes University in South Africa, and went on to more schooling in the U.S. to obtain a computer science degree. And still — no one would hire him. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn with help from our associate producer James Stewart. Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. edited this episode and Myra Flynn composed the theme music. All other music is from Blue Dot Sessions. Zoe McDonald is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you next week for part four of “Stereo-anti-types,” a special series from Homegoings. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:34

30 Aug 2024

#26

The myth of the scary Black man

***A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing*** “Stereo-anti-types” is a special series from Homegoings examining some of the most troubling, most profound and most dangerous stereotypes that apply to Black men. In part two of the series, “The myth of the scary Black man” host Myra Flynn speaks with Kris Brown, a 6-foot-2, former drug dealer who was nearly fated to become a life-long statistic in the prison system, until his life took a turn that surprised even him. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was co-reported by Myra Flynn and our associate producer James Stewart, with help from data journalist Corey Dockser. James also mixed this episode. Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. edited this episode and Myra Flynn composed the theme music. All other music is from Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed, Zoe McDonald and Laura Nakasaka are the graphic artists behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you next week for part three of “Stereo-anti-types”, a special series from Homegoings. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:48

22 Aug 2024

#25

The myth of the deadbeat dad

***A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing*** “Stereo-anti-types” is a special series from Homegoings examining some of the most troubling, most profound and most dangerous stereotypes that apply to Black men. In this first episode, host Myra Flynn and colleague Bryant Denton get up close and personal with podcaster Pendarvis Harshaw and comedian Marlon Fisher to tackle the myth of the deadbeat dad. Both of these men have bucked societal bias and are anything but deadbeat – but as you'll hear, it wasn't always easy. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was mixed and reported by Myra Flynn and Bryant Denton with help from associate producer James Stewart. Myra composed the theme music with other music from Blue Dot sessions. Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. edits the show with help from Jane Lindholm, Corey Dockser and Liam Elder Conners. Elodie Reed, Zoe McDonald and Laura Nakasaka are the graphic artists behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you next week for another episode of “Stereo-anti-types”, a special series from Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

33 MINS

33:37

15 Aug 2024

#24

Ask me anything, with Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr.

Back in January, host Myra Flynn sat down with Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. in front of a live audience at Vermont Public studios to practice what we do best here on Homegoings: They had a very candid conversation. Together they broke down the realities of what it’s like to be a Black podcaster in a “Post-Floyd era,” the differences in African and American Blackness, and their push-pull relationship with the ever mercurial New York City. They asked each other, well — just about anything and everything. That fruitful night became [a two-part video series] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/shows/homegoings/episodes/ask-me-anything-myra-flynn-and-saidu-tejan-thomas-jr) and now, this revealing podcast episode. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was reported and edited by Myra Flynn and mixed by associate producer James Stewart. Myra composed the theme with other music from Miles Hopper and Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:35

01 Aug 2024

#23

What makes you feel free?

There’s some irony in freedom because freedom is inherently unfree. It’s something to be defended, fought for, stood up for. It’s been hard-won in a lot of our history. It’s also elusive. Sometimes you have it, sometimes you don’t. Sometimes, it isn’t even an option. So, what is freedom? How do you know when you have it? What does it sound like? How do you get more of it? This episode works to create some cognitive dissonance, on purpose, between the sounds of freedom and the reality of it. With the live sounds of Independence Day, and a candid conversation with Speech, lead MC and singer of the band Arrested Development. He is fighting for freedom in his own way. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn, with help from associate producer James Stewart and data journalist Corey Dockser. The episode was edited by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. and featured field reporting by Nathaniel Wilson and Bryant Denton. The music was composed by Myra Flynn; other music by Arrested Development, the band Gumbo and Blue Dot Sessions. Zoe McDonald is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) . See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

39 MINS

39:47

18 Jul 2024

#22

Stories from the spotlight: Surviving the music industry as a woman of color (part two)

***A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing as well as discussions of sexual abuse*** In part two of “Stories from the spotlight,” we continue our deep dive into the problematic nature of the music industry, the roots of misogyny in hip-hop, and unpack what it takes to stay safe, healthy and true to yourself as a female musician of color. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . If you or someone you know is facing the trauma of sexual abuse, you do not have to navigate it alone. Help is available. ---National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE --- [online.rainn.org] (http://online.rainn.org) . This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn, with help from associate producer James Stewart and edited by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. The music was composed by Myra Flynn and Kiran “Madame” Gandhi. Other music by Jay Green and Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait.] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

43 MINS

43:57

27 Jun 2024

#21

Stories from the spotlight: Surviving the music industry as a woman of color (part one)

***A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing as well as discussions of sexual abuse*** Fame, or the idea of it, is deeply woven into our society. It’s currency — people knowing you, knowing your name, knowing your art — can be priceless for an artist. Something to spend your whole life seeking. But fame also comes at a cost, and for young women of color in the music industry, and those costs have names. They are: financial devastation, mental health challenges, violence and sexual assault. In this two-part episode of Homegoings, we’ll pull back the curtain and hear from three female musicians and an expert about what it means to be ambitious, broke and brown and Black in the music industry. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. [Follow season 2 here] (https://homegoings.co/) . If you or someone you know is facing the trauma of sexual abuse, you do not have to navigate it alone. Help is available. ---National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE --- [online.rainn.org] (http://online.rainn.org) . This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn, with help from associate producer James Stewart and edited by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. The music was composed by Myra Flynn and Derick Rice. Other music from Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s [Homegoings artist portrait.] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings?utm_source=homegoings.co&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=homegoings-vanity-url) See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: ---Sign up for the [ ] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) [Homegoings newsletter] (https://www.vermontpublic.org/homegoings#newsletter) ---Write to us at: [hey@homegoings.co] (https://homegoings.comailto:hey@homegoings.co) ---Follow us on Instagram [@wearehomegoings] (https://www.instagram.com/wearehomegoings/) --- [Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling] (https://vermontpublic.org/donate) ---Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! ---And of course, subscribe! ... Read more

13 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:42

13 Jun 2024