Episodes

Brown Sugar Talk is a conversational video podcast that provides discussions on the intersectionality of race & cross-cultural topics in today’s society.  Each episode takes a deeper dive into issues based on the experiences of marginalized groups such as BIPOC & LGBTQ+ communities. 

Topics Covered

 

Systemic Racism

Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

International Experiences

Cultural Appropriation

Colorism

Interracial Relationships

and more…

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Every two weeks, Amy Sylla, host of Brown Sugar Talk, shares her uplifting conversations with her inspiring guests. Enjoy the episodes, share them with your friends, and send us your testimonials!

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S1, Episode 7: The Dos & Don'ts of Cultural Appropriation
For this week’s Brown Sugar Talk, we are conversing with three very diverse panelists who are making a statement as they discuss their experiences with cultural appropriation and appreciation.
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S1, Episode 6: An Open Conversation with the Brown Sugar Tribe
To end the summer, host Amy Sylla sits down with her Brown Sugar Talk community to reflect on the previous conversations.
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S1, Episode 5: The Importance of Reconnecting With Your Roots
Come learn from three African women in the 5th episode of Brown Sugar Talk as they share their journey to connect with their roots while no longer physically present in their African communities.
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S1, Episode 4: The Highs & Hardships of Interracial Relationships
Come learn and be inspired by two interracial couples sharing how they celebrate the highs and take on the hardships of their relationships while maintaining empathy and support for each other's experiences.
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S1, Episode 3: Beyond The Strong Black Women Stereotype
Episode 3 covers the societal pressure against Black women and how our guests are working to fight stigmas and discrimination.
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S1, Episode 2: Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices
Episode 2 covers the complex intersectionality of being Black with their LGBTQ+ identities; how to navigate being Black while working through family dynamics, acceptance, journey to self-love, and more.
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S1, Episode 1: Black Men Paving The Way
In the premiere episode of Brown Sugar Talk, founder Amy Sylla speaks with four Black men from different countries and industries about how they have paved the way in their communities.
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Testimonials

“Where I grew up, it is common for girls to be told to bleach their skin in order to get the attention of men. This talk just validated my belief that male privilege is a thing and further opened my eyes to truly understand the extent to which this issue really affects the lives of women of color from different corners of the world. I am now questioning whether African/Black men have an even bigger role to play when it comes to tackling shadeism/colorism.”

- Christ

“I attended my company’s Diversity & Inclusion Talk, we have 150 employees but only 15 people attended it. It’s so difficult to have these open conversations so I think Brown Sugar Talk is a great platform because it’s very welcoming and everyone can share their thoughts. Learning about unconscious bias in the third episode was very informative and helpful for me.”

- Sakie