Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children

About Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children

As a parent raising Black children, do you ever wish there was a trusted space that understood the unique challenges and joys of raising Black children and that affirmed Black children? Well, we’re here for you.We’re Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass and Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes, developmental psychologists, moms and professors.In each episode, we’ll speak with experts and parents to explore what it means to raise healthy and thriving Black children, bridge conversations from parenting to child wellbeing and social justice, and provide resources and tools for parents connected to research that matters to us/our community. Our goal is to empower you as a parent with love, joy, and knowledge and letyou know that we see you.

Publisher

Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes & Dr. Valerie N. Adams-Bass

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2019

Latest episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2025

   BEBASHI: A Beacon of Hope for Community Wellness

   In this episode of Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children, Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass speaks with Ore Bailey from BEBASHI-Black Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues, an organization dedicated to educating the Black community about sexual health. They discuss the history of Babashi, its expansion of services beyond HIV prevention, and the importance of engaging with Black families and youth. The conversation highlights the unique challenges faced by adolescents in understanding sexual ...

2. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Desiree Tucker on Cultivating Community, Culture, and Health

   In this episode of Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children, co-hosts Dr. Sharita Butler-Barnes and Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass sit down with Desiree Tucker, a dynamic community leader and founder of Women Solve, to explore the power of culturally affirming wellness practices. Together, they delve into Desiree’s work with Get Fit Frederick, an initiative aimed at reducing health disparities by centering Black women and families in wellness programming. Desiree shares strategies for building inc...

3. 

   7 May 2025

   Empowering Black Fathers Through Community and Storytelling

   In this episode of Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children, hosts Drs. Valerie Adams-Bass and Sheretta Butler-Barnes welcome Brad Edwards, Director of Community Engagement & Program Strategy at Dear Fathers, a national media platform dedicated to Black fatherhood. They explore how Brad and the Dear Fathers team empower Black fathers through storytelling, community support, and culturally informed programming. Brad shares his journey into fatherhood and discusses impactful initiatives...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

25 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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