One night Fredia got a little *too* drunk for her own good, and learned a valuable lesson.


This story is produced by Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee)
Music and Scoring by Deion Henderson (@deion.henderson)
Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee)


Keep up with us after the show on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack.

Popov Popoff

Kevin had a tendency to take on other people's problems as his own. It wasn't until a traumatic experience that he realized how much doing so took a toll on his wellbeing.

This story is produced by Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee)
Music and Scoring by Deion Henderson (@deion.henderson)
Created by Martina Abrahams (@MARTINAdotA) and Britney Abrahams (@thelovelybee)


Keep up with us after the show on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack.

Room for Many Hats

Last fall we were invited to host a storytelling segment at Tech Inclusion San Francisco. Tech Inclusion is a conference that brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and diversity workers to find solutions to the industry's diversity and inclusion issues. This and next week we're publishing the stories shared at the event. This story is from Hadiyah, founder of HBCU to Startup, a community  that connects HBCU students and grads with opportunities at startups. But before Hadiyah was a founder, she was an engineer. During her first job out of college, she received some interesting advice on how to handle workplace microaggressions.

Produced by: Adizah Eghan

Ghostbusters Busted

Welcome to the second installment of our Tech Inclusion series. Tech Inclusion is a conference that brings tech investor, entrepreneurs and workers together to discuss solutions to the industry's diversity and inclusion challenges. They invited us to host a storytelling segment during the conference last year.

This week's story comes from Leslie, who has led engineering teams at some of the largest and most influential tech companies. One day after a confrontation with his father, his dad goes missing and Leslie sets out in search of him.

Produced by: Adizah Eghan

After listening, join us on Twitter @youhadmeatblack

Praise the Lord, Pass the Ammunition

12 year old Beejus goes to Jamaica on a family vacation, and ends up trying to smuggle cannabis over the border.

Produced by: Jarrod Sport
Music & Scoring by: Charlie Corpening

After listening, share your funniest ganja stories on Twitter: @youhadmeatblack

Ganja in Trouble

Jonathan's story begins after he starts a new job, and learns his company has a program that might help him fulfill his mom's lifelong dream.

Produced by: Britney Abrahams
Music and Scoring by: Deion Henderson

After listening, share a story about your mom with us. Email a photo and 1 minute audio recording (mp3 or wav file) to talktous@youhadmeatblack.com by Saturday, 5/13 at 3pm PST.

Degrees of Faith

To her horror, Jessica's dad reveals an unconventional plan to get in to their local zoo.

Produced by: Afi Yellow-Duke
Scoring by: Charlie Caperning

After listening, check out our Kickstarter: youhadmeatblack.com/donate. We're raising funds to bring our live experiences on tour to different cities! Today we released a new reward for ten $50 donors: a 90-minute crash course in launching and growing a podcast. This course will be taught in a virtual small-group over Google Hangout and will cover:

- Picking a podcast name
- Equipment and software
- Designing your cover art
- Hosting, and getting set up on platforms like iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play
- Must-do marketing activities (pre-and post-launch)

Finally, be sure to chat us up in Twitter @youhadmeatblack

Zoo What You Gotta Zoo

Welcome to pt 1. of our Season 3 finale! Today we're playing back stories recorded at our last kickback in Oakland. The first comes from Theo, a former child singer whose mom did whatever it took to support his career. The second, from Mani, who tried to run away from something that was rooted deep within.

Produced by: Adizah Eghan

After listening, head to youhadmeatblack.com/donate to back our Kickstarter campaign and bring live shows like this one to cities across the country. We have 9 days left to raise $12k!

Theo & Bubba's Mixtape - Season 3 Finale Pt. 1

Welcome to our Season  3 Finale Part 21 This week we’re playing back the last two stories from our last kickback in Oakland. First up is Randi, whose story, effectively dubbed, “The Legend of Yoga Booty #1” needs no introduction. We close out this season with Mehera, who is just tired of being told she’s not *really* black.

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Produced by: @adizaheghan
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Our kickbacks are a space to celebrate our culture, our community, and to turn up. All across the country we see gentrification push us out, disregard our history and erase our presence. In the wake of that, YHMAB is a notice that we are still here and we are not silent. We want to bring these events across the country and need your help. We have 2 days to reach our Kickstarter goal, or we’ll lose everything we’ve raised. Make a pledge to join our movement at youhadmeatblack.com/donate

The Legend of Yoga Booty & Angry White Girl - Season 3 Finale Pt. 2

Welcome to Season 4! After a traumatic experience at work, Brea reclaims her right to be the Angry Black Woman.

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He's Not Worth It, But My Light Bill Is

Where Black Millennials tell the stories you won't see on TV. This page contains stories from Seasons 1-3 of our show. For later seasons, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music or any other podcast streaming service.

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