Black Picket Fence

By: Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste
  • Summary

  • This place was created for black people living or working in majority white spaces, and those who struggle with black identity because they don’t fit the stereotypical ideas of what it means to be black. You’ll hear the stories of people like you. You’ll learn strategies for developing a strong black identity in yourself and in your children. We’ll discover how to thrive in black picket fence environments without losing yourself. And hopefully you’ll feel less alone on your journey. This place was created for you. You belong here. Welcome to Black Picket Fence.Your hosts: Alecia Baptiste and Deondra BensonEpisodes edited by: Dan Caporello
    © 2024 Black Picket Fence
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Episodes
  • Supporting Black Moms with Susan Seay
    Jul 10 2023


    This episode is for you moms!  We are so delighted to present to you a conversation with Susan Seay, an international speaker, and podcaster who focuses on helping moms be intentional in their mothering.  She shares her own experiences as a mother of seven children!   She also talks about the unique challenges that black moms face and she gives some practical strategies for finding support.   

    This was such a fun episode to record.  We had such a great time talking with Susan.  She is full of wisdom and she brings loads of laughter into the conversation.   

    Connect with Susan at   www.susanseay.com

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Healthy Black Identity part 2
    Apr 19 2022

    Deondra and Alecia are back for part 2 of Healthy black identity.  This episode focuses on how to transmit a healthy black identity to the next generation when living in Black Picket Fence Environments.  

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    54 mins
  • Healthy Black Identity part 1
    Apr 4 2022

    In this episode, Deondra and Alecia discuss the practical signs of a healthy black identity.  

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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