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In this episode, we brought 5 Black students from diverse ethnic backgrounds together to discuss how they navigate their Black identity and find community at Yale, highlighting that the Black student experience here is not a monolith.For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/connect-with-the-house

In our Fall 2026 premiere, moderator Abyssinia Haile (AfAm House Student Assistant, Yale College '28) sits down with Dean Burgell Howard, Associate Vice President of Student Life, for a conversation on reassurance, facts, and safety for international students. To learn more about the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, visit afam.yale.edu

Listen to Black Yalies talk & answer: Who is your favorite Black Woman historic figure? What do you love about Black Women? How have Black women supported/inspired you? What's one thing Black women need to hear more? For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/

What does it mean to be a Black feminist today—and how does that shape conversations around reproductive justice? In this episode, we center hood feminism through a discussion on abortion rights, bodily autonomy, and the lived realities of Black women. Joined by Assistant Director of the House Sydney Feeney and Professor Alana Edmondson, a doctoral candidate in English at Yale whose work explores race and performance, we examine how mainstream feminist movements have often excluded the voices and needs of marginalized communities. To learn more about the House, visit afam.yale.edu.

In today’s episode, in honor of Black History Month and inspired by the CROWN Act, Naomi Obasa '29, Steven Shepard '27, Aby Haile '28, and special guest Hailey Love '27 (from Coily Curly) discuss their personal hair journeys and their experiences wearing natural hair on campus.For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: ⁠https://afam.yale.edu/connect-with-th...

"In today’s episode, in honor of Black History Month and inspired by the CROWN Act, Naomi Obasa '29, Steven Shepard '27, Aby Haile '28, and special guest Hailey Love '27 (from Coily Curly) discuss their personal hair journeys and their experiences wearing natural hair on campus." For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/connect-with-the-house

Are you ready to elevate your life this year? Join the Welcome to the (AfAm) House podcast team for our first episode of 2026 as we explore vision boarding and visualization practices, unpacking how intention, clarity, and self-alignment can help you design the life you want and become the person who can carry it forward it in the year ahead.

In this episode, listen to Naomi Obasa (New Host, Class of 2029) give an authentic look into her first semester at Yale! For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: ⁠https://afam.yale.edu/ ⁠

In this episode of Welcome to the (AfAm) House, Aby Haile (MY '28) sit down with Reem Kahin (MY '27) and Gumana Elrufai (ES '29) for a powerful, urgent conversation about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and what it means to carry that reality while navigating life on campus. Together, the trio explores the history and human cost of the violence, the emotional and political weight borne by Sudanese students in the diaspora, and the role Yale students can play in advocating for justice, amplifying Sudanese voices, and supporting humanitarian efforts. For more information about the AfAm house, visit our website here: afam.yale.edu

At the intersection of African and Latin American heritage lies Afro-Latinidad — a vibrant, complex identity that challenges monolithic understandings of race, ethnicity, and belonging. In this episode, the House’s host, Aby Haile, sits down with Myah Salazar (MY ’28) and Sebas Perez (MY ’28) to unpack what it means to be Afro-Latinx at Yale. Through their Dominican and Cuban identities, they discuss navigating spaces of identity, building community, and redefining what multiculturalism looks like within elite academic spaces. 🔗 For more episodes like this, check out "Welcome to the (AfAm) House," an exclusive podcast brought to you by the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale: https://afam.yale.edu/https://afam.yale.edu/

Tune in for the first episode with Aby Haile (new host) and Steven Shepherd for honest takes, relatable chaos, and a discussion of hot topics in pop culture.

Join us for a recorded conversation with a Yale student, Elias Theodore, running for Ward 1 Alder-ship as they share their platforms, visions, and responses to critics about Yale’s role in New Haven politics.

Join Selena and Titi as they discuss finals season at Yale! Topics mentioned in this episode: Time management, rigor of finals, and mental health resources!

In this episode, we sit down with author and professor Elias Rodriques to discuss his debut novel, All the Water I’ve Seen Is Running—a hauntingly beautiful story of memory, grief, identity, and the complexity of returning home. Set in rural northeast Florida, the novel follows Daniel, a queer Jamaican American man grappling with the loss of a high school friend and the unresolved emotions of his past. We talk with Rodriques about the emotional and geographic landscape of Florida, the symbolic weight of water and running, and what it means to grow up Black and queer in a region that’s both loved and survived. The conversation also dives into the mental tug-of-war that many young people face during their college years, challenging the myth that this period should be the “happiest time of your life.” Together, we reflect on the power of Black literature to hold space for stories that are complicated, unspoken, and deeply human.

In this episode of Welcome to the House, hosts Selena Williams (Yale College – Trumbull '28) and Steven Shepherd (Yale College – Branford '27) sit down with Sydney Feeney, M.S., the Assistant Director of the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, as she embarks on her first Black History Month in this role. Born and raised in New Haven, she shares her journey from growing up in the city to her early career and education, highlighting the experiences that shaped her passion for student life and engagement. We dive into her motivations for working in cultural spaces like the AfAm House, her vision for supporting students, and what this month means to her personally and professionally. We also break down the Black History Month lineup at the AfAm House, discussing the impactful programs, speakers, and events that will celebrate and uplift Black culture, history, and community at Yale. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and the power of cultural spaces in shaping student experiences!