Black Radical Queer

Until Next Time... Bye, Y'all

Jhavia Nicole — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:20:47 GMT

A transition is on the horizon.

Paragon, Revisited

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:37:52 GMT

Paragon comes back to BRQ for an update that's a year in the making!

The Renaissance Effect?

Jhavia Nicole — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:01:20 GMT

Are we concert starved, or is it something deeper?

Hey Y'all!

Jhavia Nicole — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:48:15 GMT

Quick check in

Shifting the Paradigm with PARAGON

Jhavia Nicole — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:43:46 GMT

Introduction to Paragon Cooperative & Club www.iamparagon.org

People Be Gay!

Jhavia Nicole — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:41:04 GMT

Back like I left for 5 months.

Love Without Limits

Jhavia Nicole — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:49:42 GMT

Conversation with Heal Black Joy about Love Without Limits

The Future of BRQ

Jhavia Nicole — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:57:12 GMT

What BRQ will look like in 2022.

See, What Had Happened Was...

Jhavia Nicole — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:56:45 GMT

An update on where I've been!

QLIC 6: Raven

Jhavia Nicole — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:27:41 GMT

We all have our own unique journey to self-discovery, and Raven is no different. Listen to how studying abroad was transformative for Raven, what it means to her to be demisexual, and the role social justice plays in her life. Connect with Raven on IG @theprimemoon

QLIC 5: Courtney J & Desiree

Jhavia Nicole — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:54:05 GMT

In this episode, Jhavia is joined by her wife, Desiree, and Courtney J to discuss a range of topics, including the L word, queer experiences in school, and how "Set It Off" provided eye candy. You can find Desiree online @blaqbirddd and Courtney J. @trip_thelight_fantastic. If you want to be in me and wifey's business, follow us @__allaboutthebenjamins. We have some exciting news coming soon!

QLIC 4: Kieran

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year, y'all! In this episode, I brought back one of my favorite guests -- Kieran! We discussed queer representation in media, platonic and romantic relationships, self-love, and more. It is always a pleasure to chat with this brilliant creator. If you haven't heard my previous episode with him, you're missing out-- go check it out! You can find Kieran on Twitter @DanBlackroyd and his podcast @YouStartedItPod.

QLiC 3: Nyesha & Samantha

Jhavia Nicole — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:16:49 GMT

Jhavia is joined by the duo better known as Two Mommies and a Baby to discuss life, love, and parenting. Be sure to check them out on IG @twomommiesandababy, where you can find out more info about their books, podcast, and just generally be in their business! https://msha.ke/twomommiesandababy/

Queer Love in Color 2: Gelisa

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:25:29 GMT

Tune in to hear an awesome conversation between Gelisa and your favorite lesbian! Community organizing, divorce, parenting, and therapy are just a few of the topics explored in this episode.

Queer Love in Color 1: Tempie & Ashlei

Jhavia Nicole — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:49:06 GMT

"Our dating experience has been like an episode of 'Chopped'." You gotta tune in to hear the context of this quote. Wifey and I had a great time talking with these newlyweds, so much so that Courtney invited them out for a visit. Black Queer Love is something special. Connect with these two on IG @biglovegrows.

BRQ + BWU: Wellness As A Revolutionary Practice

Jhavia Nicole — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:55:55 GMT

Demystifying self care, discussing habitualizing self care and letting our community know that self care can also be affordable and RADICAL. Our mental health, happiness and pleasure are vital to our overall health.

BRQ Couples Therapy -- Love & Marriage

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:47:17 GMT

Your favorite lesbian and her wife discuss the 4 Pillars of Marriage, the meaning of family, and more.

So Anxious

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

In this solo episode, your favorite lesbian talks about the "A" word -- ANXIETY.

Pandemic & Protest

Jhavia Nicole — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian kicks off season 4 joined by Courtney to discuss COVID and Black Liberation. http://patreon.com/blkradqwr

When You Know Better, You Do Better

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:11:50 GMT

Jhavia talks about gender, sexuality, Zaya Wade, and more in this episode.

BRQ Couples Therapy: Love & Grief

Jhavia Nicole — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:46:20 GMT

On this installment of the BRQ Couples Therapy segment, Jhavia and Courtney discuss therapy, grief, their parents, and circle back to their Love Languages exercise.

The Forgotten Intersection

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Tune in as your favorite lesbian talks about disability in general and from a personal perspective. Sponsors: Spektra Wellness DONA International Certified Doula Brianna Garduno Social Media: @blkradqwr on IG & Twitter

BRQ Couples Therapy

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The Foundation In this new recurring segment, Jhavia is joined by her wife Courtney to facilitate open discussions and explore therapeutic resources from the perspective of a black queer couple.

January Social Media Roundup

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:11:47 GMT

Unwarranted cookout invites, fatphobia, and MLK Day foolishness are just a few topics Jhavia talks about in this episode

BRQ is Back!

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:17:54 GMT

Happy New Year, y'all! In this episode, Jhavia is letting everyone know what's in store for BRQ in 2020, including a new segment!

Season 2 Finale

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:02:03 GMT

It's the end of Season 2! Your favorite lesbian talks to two of her favorite people about erasure, microaggressions, and therapy.

Trans Day of Remembrance

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

This episode is dedicated to Trans Day of Remembrance. Support the lives of trans folks instead of only bringing awareness to their deaths. Show some love to the trans people in your life.

Taylor'd Mind

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:14:24 GMT

Jhavia is joined by Sacramento based artist/educator/curator Taylor Pannell of Taylor'd Mind Studios to discuss art, self-care and more. Be sure to check out www.taylordmind.com IG: @taylordmindstudios

Another One (well actually, more like another ten... thousand!)

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is late as hell acknowledging this milestone but better late than never! BRQ has over 20,000 downloads, and the growth has come with some unexpected realizations.

Depression Makes Me An Unpleasant Person

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jhavia reflects on how her mental health impacts the way she navigates relationships. Article referenced: https://themighty.com/2018/02/mental-illness-anxiety-depression-makes-me-a-bad-friend/

October Social Media/News Roundup

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Workplace discrimination? Appropriating Black culture? Pretending to be trans? Your favorite lesbian rants about all of that on this episode of BRQ.

Breaking Up While Poly

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by Sarah to discuss nurturing one relationship while ending another one simultaneously. You can find Sarah and her baked goods on IG: @sweetsbysarahj

Dolls and Emmys and Fools, Oh My!

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:34:47 GMT

Your favorite lesbian weighs in on headlines that caught her eye, and shares TMI about some foolishness that went down on a Facebook post.

7 for 7

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Jhavia is joined by her wife Courtney (the self-proclaimed people's champ) to share seven lessons they've learned over the seven years of their relationship.

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Black Radical Queer Podcast

Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole
Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury
Music by: The Brothers Records

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Iris' Story

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:26:09 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by listener Iris...get to know her! Disclaimer: forgive the audio quality. We were experiencing technical difficulties.

Age Ain't Nothing But A (Very Important) Number

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is back with season 2 of BRQ! Tune in as Jhavia gives her thoughts on age differences in queer romantic relationships.

Social Media Roundup

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian talking shit about colorism, Asap Rocky, and fangirling over MJ Rodriguez. There's also an announcement about the future of BRQ!

BRQ Best & Worst Dates

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

This episode is an assortment of best and worst date experiences from Jhavia Nicole and BRQ listeners. Your favorite lesbian also shares a few dating tips.

Work, Work, Work

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by her producer Sharmane Fury to discuss their experiences in the workplace as queer women of color.

Stonewall, Black Trans Women, and Petey B: Current Events Roundup

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Black Radical Queer Podcast Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: The Brothers Records * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr Ask a question, leave a promo, or just say hi at 937-601-8647! * * * This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast. ManeHustle Media, turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle.

Traveling While Black & Queer

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by her wife Courtney to discuss their experiences traveling as black queer folks. You can find The Wanderlust Collective on Facebook.

BRQ Anniversary

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

It's been a whole year! Tune in as your favorite lesbian reflects on the past year, and shares her vision for the year ahead.

The Pleasure Principle

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Tune in as your favorite lesbian talks about why you should have more pleasure in your life. Article referenced: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/adrienne-maree-brown?fbclid=IwAR1bKmQKTwJ-83Msq5qS-IDORZq5LVxbabYyr-0U31Px4aztx8mUGT1x0-4

It's My Regular Ass Life (but it's a lot!)

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 29 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian has been wanting to get Chaneè on BRQ for a while! In this episode, they discuss Chaneè's polycule, parenting while poly, and the upcoming Black Poly Pride event. Be sure to check out the Black Poly Pride! www.blackpolypride.

Non-Monogamy 101

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your favorite lesbian breaks down several relationship styles that fall under non-monogamy, including polyamory, swinging, and open relationships based on her own experiences.

Ray's Story

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Meet Ray, a member of the BRQ family! In this episode, Jhavia Nicole finds out how Ray was accidentally outed and how she came to terms with her queer identity.

We All We Got

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 08 May 2019 04:08:06 GMT

In this episode, Jhavia Nicole talks about the concept of community care and why it is important for the overall wellness of marginalized people. Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/breaking-isolation-self-care-and-community-care-tools-our-people

Marissa Explains It All

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Tune in as your favorite lesbian chats with Marissa about queer identity.

10K Q&A

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian reached 10,000 downloads! To celebrate, Jhavia Nicole answers listeners' questions about travel, sex, coming out, and more.

BRQ Open Mic

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:51:43 GMT

In this episode, BRQ listeners graciously share their poetry! Tune in to enjoy their creativity.

Black Queer Grief

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is back from her hiatus to discuss the nuances of grieving as a black queer person.

BRQ Break PSA

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:20:27 GMT

Hey y'all, your favorite lesbian is taking a short break but will be back on April 10th!

Self Care?!

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian shifts into counselor mode to talk about the importance of self care on a regular basis.

Spoken Sound

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jhavia is joined Dujuana Sharese, a loyal BRQ listener, to talk about Dujuana's work as a spoken word artist. You can listen to her artistry online: https://dujuanasharese.bandcamp.com/

The C Word

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT

This week's episode is all about CONSENT. Did you know that there are different types of consent? Tune in to hear your favorite lesbian talk about various types of consent, as well as her thoughts on how consent applies to our interactions with those closest to us.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Youre favorite lesbian, Jhavia, is joined by Kenni York, well rounded author of multiple genres and founder of the Let Your Voice Be Heard Foundation, to discuss Kenni's writing career and the motivation behind the creation of her nonprofit.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenni-York/e/B00BZ14WI4

https://www.theletyourvoicebeheardfoundation.org/

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Black Radical Queer Podcast

Hosted by: Jhavia Nicole
Produced & Edited by: Sharmane Johnson
Music by: Publicity

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Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @BlkRadQwr

Get you BLK RAD QWR T-shirts at Teespring.com/BlkRadQwr

Ask a question, leave a promo, or just say hi at 937-601-8647!

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This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast.

ManeHustle Media, turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle.

Generational Trauma

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian reflects on how trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next, and the impact that has had on her.

Black Impact

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:34:55 GMT

Your ManeHustle Media Mavens come together to talk about a few of the Black people who had a significant impact on them.

Do The Write Thing

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Tune in to hear your favorite lesbian chat with Imani about coming out, friendship, mental health, and the importance of having writing as an outlet. Imani's IG: @loner.lifestyle

Started From Kamala, Now We Here

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Tune in as your favorite lesbian talks about problematic women, fragile masculinity, and Marie Kondo.

PS: I Love Me

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, your favorite lesbian chats with designer Tormi about her clothing line, "PS. I Love Me." They also talk about their relationships and life in general.

"Just Say Yes"

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:26:34 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by "Professionally Silly" Amber, who just happens to be one of her favorite content creators. Tune in as they discuss mental health, being creative, YouTube, and the power of saying yes.

Center Yo'self

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian is joined by Alexa, (who was on her very first episode!) to catch up & discuss the journey of Alexa prioritizing herself in a radical way. Alexa can be found on IG: @incrediblyqueer

Black, Queer and Trans Kids Are Worthy

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2019, Lynx and I discuss a letter they wrote to their mother, growing up black and queer, family, and our love of reading. Keep up with what Lynx is up to on social media. IG: lmc724 Twitter: @blerdsenpai

Goodbye 2018

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Your favorite lesbian shares her reflections on the year, including what she plans to leave in 2018 and what she's taking into the new year. https://www.gofundme.com/support-black-radical-queer-podcast&rcid=r01-154577595445-1fde1bcb58cb4fed&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_m https://www.facebook.com/donate/359455454616577/?fundraiser_source=external_url https://teespring.com/stores/brq-merch https://www.patreon.com/blkradqwr

"This Ain't Dundler Mifflin"

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, former guest XaChris returns to talk with your favorite lesbian about his clothing business, The Paper Co. Support Black Queer business! IG: @the.paperco Website: www.papercobrand.com/

Family Dynamics

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:31:51 GMT

In this episode, your favorite lesbian is joined by Khallida, Channel, and Courtney to discuss navigating queer identity, romance, and family.

Empaths Be Like...

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:37:21 GMT

You know that voice in my intro saying "all the way from the A..." Well, that's Leah, and she's joining me to vent about empath problems.Tune in as we talk about what it's like to have allllll the feels.

"Damn, Gina!"

Jhavia Nicole — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:11:29 GMT

Warning: this is a rant! Your favorite lesbian talks about Gina Rodriguez, intersectionality, and why Black & POC aren't synonyms.