My Black is Transnational

About My Black is Transnational

A podcast about Blackness and how (re)connecting back to our native homeland(s) and connecting with our fellow Black people all across the globe, while also benefiting from the land we currently live in, could be good for your lives. As Black people, we have the opportunity to have the best of both worlds, this podcast shows you how and why.

Publisher

My Black is Transnational

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Nov 2018

Latest episode

8 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 116 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S6E10 (Finale) - "My Wife and Kids"

   Dr. Ibe-Lamberts interviews his wife and children about their family's cultural heritage and upbringing, offering insights into identity formation.

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   19 Dec 2025

   S6E9- "Raised Between Lines: Nigerian, African American and Fully Black" w/ Ollachi Holman.

   In this episode of My Black is Transnational, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts sits down with Ms. Hollman, a transnational Nigerian American with both African American and Nigerian roots. In a relaxed and engaging gist, they explore her unique life journey—from growing up in Indiana, to relocating to Nigeria, and eventually returning to the United States. The conversation dives into how she navigates and embraces both Nigerian and African American identities, and how she leverages them to intentionally cultivate her sense of Blackness. Ms. Hollman also reflects on her multifaceted life as a mother, a lawyer, and a former musician, offering insight into how these identities intersect across borders and life stages. This episode is a rich reflection on identity, movement, and the many ways Blackness is lived and expressed. Visit us at www.blacktransnational.com

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   8 Nov 2025

   S6E8- Blood of a Warrior: Discussing the Battle against Sickle Cell w/ Golda Houndoh

   On this episode, Dr. Ibe-Lamberts speaks with Golda Houndoh, a 1.5-generation Togolese woman whose story embodies resilience, purpose, and transnational identity. Golda opens up about living with sickle cell, navigating life across cultures, and how her personal experiences have fueled her passion for community health and maternal and child wellness. This heartfelt conversation explores the intersections of health, heritage, and hope—offering insight into how transnational journeys shape not only who we are, but how we care for others. That and more! Visit us at www.blacktransnational.com

Inside a recent episode

S6E10 (Finale) - "My Wife and Kids"

Published 8 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] She speaks to grandpa. She speaks to grandpa like in a different language and also to different people. Do you know the name of the language she's speaking? A Nigerian language. I do not know what it's called. It's called Yoruba. Yoruba. Yoruba. Yoruba. Yeah. Yeah, I don't know how to say it at all. Say it. Go ahead. Say it. Yoruba. Yoruba. There you go. Yoruba. All right. Yeah. So that's what she primarily speaks. But grandma can speak other languages too. But that's what she usually speaks when she's in the house. Well, she doesn't speak other European languages. She speaks other African languages. […]

Who has been a guest on My Black is Transnational

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Ibe-Lamberts's wife
• Dr Ibe-Lamberts's children
• Ashley Nosike

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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