
Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes & Dr. Valerie N. Adams-Bass
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/1/2019
4 verified contact emails on file for Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes

June 11, 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 ...

June 4, 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...

May 7, 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...
104 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.
