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Blackness?

Blackness?

Auteur(s): Zion Kanyana
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Blackness? is a podcast series that explores the diverse and layered experiences of Black individuals and communities, challenging stereotypes and expanding how Black identity is understood today. Hosted by Zion Kanyana, the series centers personal stories and conversations that highlight resilience, creativity, and the social and cultural forces that shape Black life.


Each episode features trailblazers and everyday people who are redefining narratives and demonstrating that Blackness is not a single thing, but rather broad, evolving, and deeply authentic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zion Kanyana Sciences sociales
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  • Hustle Speaks Louder than Words: Shannon Forman II

    Hustle Speaks Louder than Words: Shannon Forman II
    May 28 2025

    This week on “Blackness?” I sit down with Shannon Forman, a former ASU football player, coach, and founder of TFLDL Training, to discuss what it truly means to persevere when the lights fade and the crowd is gone.

    Shannon shares how moving from Louisiana to Arizona brought challenges he didn’t expect and growth he didn’t know he needed. He reflects on his time as a player, the shift into coaching, and how building his own football development program became a way to give back and build forward.

    This episode is about grit. It’s about growth. And it’s about the work we do when no one’s watching, the kind of hustle that speaks for us louder than any words ever could.


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    57 min
  • Bigger Boy by Nature: Tobi Aluko

    Bigger Boy by Nature: Tobi Aluko
    Apr 19 2025
    In this episode, Tobi Aluko shares what it means to move through the world as a creative, student, and leader while unapologetically Black. We talk about breaking free from the pressure to fit into a single mold, the intersections of art and identity, and how he’s building community through Culture Kitchen AZ. It’s a conversation about self-definition, staying grounded, and choosing authenticity every time.

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    49 min
  • Forged by Action, Not Perception : Dr. Battinto Batts

    Forged by Action, Not Perception : Dr. Battinto Batts
    Feb 26 2025

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Battinto Batts, the Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. As a trailblazing Black leader in the media industry, Dr. Bats shares his unique perspective on navigating identity, representation, and breaking down societal barriers through tangible action and authenticity.

    Dr. Batts emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, pursuing excellence, and rejecting the limiting "boxes" that often constrain how Blackness is perceived.

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    57 min
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