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Habari Gani! Imani! Celebrate the final day of Kwanzaa with the whole Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we focus on faith (Imani). Bring your mat. Light the last green candle. Fill your Unity cup. Join us for this extra special day of celebration! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Kuumba! Celebrate the sixth day of Kwanzaa with Wayne and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we are focusing on creativity (Kuumba). Bring your mat. Light the last red candle. Fill your Unity cup. Join us for this extra special day! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Nia! Celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa with Mel and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we are focusing on purpose (Nia). Bring your mat. Light another green candle. Fill your Unity cup. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Ujamaa! Celebrate the fourth day of Kwanzaa with Marlene and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we are focusing on cooperative economics (Ujamaa). Bring your mat. Light another red candle. Fill your Unity cup. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Ujima! Celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa with Hans and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we are focusing on collective work and responsibility (Ujima). Bring your mat. Light your candles. Fill your Unity cup. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Kujichagulia! Celebrate the second day of Kwanzaa with Ben and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Today, we are focusing on Self-determination (Kujichalia). Bring your mat. Light your candles. Fill your Unity cup. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Habari Gani! Umoja! Celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa with Robin and the Espresso Talk Today Team! Bring your mat. Place your candleholder. Fill your Unity cup. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/celebrating-kw…

Enjoy listening to this Christmas short story by philosopher Leo Tolstoy. Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King was a student of Tolstoy? Listen and you'll know why Dr. King admired him. Ben reads this story titled Papa Panov's Special Christmas. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/a-tolstoy-chri…

The media is powerful. It shapes opinions and affects behavior. The media portrayal of Black Americans is negative or inaccurate. Racism or unconscious bias? join Robin and Hans they discuss whether the media is hurting or helping the Black community. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/how-the-media-…

Hear a special Christmas short by Langston Hughes. He presents a less jolly Christmas experienced by Black families: poverty, segregation and violence. Join us for this uncommon story and conversation that shows a different side of Christmas.  espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/reading-a-blac…

Interracial relationships are more common but still not fully accepted by society and families. Some people face violence, isolation, and scorn. Join the ETT Team to discuss the difficulties, how some couples overcome them. There is still much work ahead. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/biracial-relat…

Knowing and practicing your culture is essential to your wellness and growth. Kwanzaa is one cultural and educational tradition that connects African Americans to their African roots. Learn this celebration and join the festivities. Habari gani! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/wellness-show-…

Ever watched Black holiday movies or read Black holiday stories? Get ready to be impressed! These movies will entertain and intrigue you. The stories will captivate you. Racist Santas and Black Jesus on every page! Family fun and debates guaranteed. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/examining-blac…

This holiday season will be different. More stress. Less safe. Perhaps less joy. We gotta get creative this year. Join the ETT Team to brainstorm ideas for celebrating the holiday season and enjoying our traditions. It can be done. Joy to the World! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/facing-the-cov…

Joe Biden won the election. Black Americans helped him to the presidency. Now what? Will he help the community that supported him in the critical states? Join the ETT Team to discuss the Biden presidency and what it really means to African Americans. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/black-people-h…

Honor African American veterans who have faced enemies abroad and violence at home. Hans and Robin present a unique episode that includes a folk tale on courage and a discussion on the courage and valor of Black soldiers in every American war. Join us! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/veterans-day-s…

African Americans are leaving the United States in unprecedented numbers. Ghana is a prime destination because of its 2019 "Year of Return" making it easier to get a visa, job, and benefits. Join Hans and Robin to discuss this great opportunity! espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/ghana-calls-af…

What is courage? We need the courage to face problems that threaten society, the planet, and ourselves. Learn the different kinds of courage and how to act with courage every day. Great folktale that teaches the daily steps to courageous living. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/wellness-show-…

African Americans are leaving the United States in unprecedented numbers. The reasons vary. Racism tops the list. But there are others. Join Robin and Hans for their uncommon conversation about the trials and tribulations of moving abroad while Black. espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/why-are-black-…

There is a lot of news every month. Elections to COVID to protests: How can you remember it all? Senior Content Analyst Hans summarizes and presents the month's major news events to you in a quick and memorable way--just like a good espresso!  espressotalktoday.libsyn.com/ett-news-editi…