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On today’s episode we speak to Eddie Maisonet III, also known as EdTheSportsFan. Eddie is a Senior Editor at ESPN, adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, and founder of the Brown Liquor Collective. We speak about the journey of being a creative, his passion for helping others flourish and the legacy he continues … Continue reading Fatherhood, Family and Legacy →

On today’s episode we speak to Aria Halliday, author of Buy Black. We speak about the need for embodied scholarship, feminism In hip-hop and the contributions of Black people to the global culture.   Buy Black available here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=83zmd7ed9780252044274 Learn more about Aria Halliday here: https://www.ariashalliday.com/ Episode Highlights -Aria’s lineage and influences 1:15 -The said … Continue reading Buy Black →

On this episode, we speak to Andre Henry, author of All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep. We speak about the relationship between his music and his movement work, his journey of decolonization, and why the work needs to be joyful.  All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep available here: https://andrehenryofficial.myshopify.com/products/all-the-white-friends-i-couldnt-keep Learn more about Andre … Continue reading We Do This For Joy →

On this episode, we speak to public theologian and author, Ekemini Uwan, about her work as a writer and co-host of Truth’s Table Podcast. Listen as we discuss her journey as a writer, the conception and evolution of the podcast, and the church’s responsibility in social justice movements. “Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation” available here: https://truthstable.com/book Learn more about Ekemini Uwan here: https://www.sistamatictheology.com/ Episode Highlights -Inspiration … Continue reading We Have A Living Hope →

On this episode, we speak with author David Dennis Jr. about his new book, The Movement Made Us. Listen as he shares about the power of writing this story with his father, civil rights activist, David Dennis, and his journey to this moment. “The Movement Made Us” available here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-movement-made-us-david-j-dennis-jrdavid-j-dennis-sr?variant=39664845652002 Episode Highlights -Talking about English major … Continue reading The Movement Made Us →

Welcome back to Cross Streets! Listen to learn more about what to expect on Season 3 of the show.

On this episode, the Season 2 finale of CrossStreets, we speak with Brianna Burton. Brianna is a childbirth educator and postpartum doula with @thedoulasgarden. She talks with Brit and Chris about virtually supporting parents during the pandemic, Black maternal mortality rates, and why all pregnant people need an advocate.  

On this episode of CrossStreets, we speak to Stephanie, founder of StyleBox Salon in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Stephanie shares her vision of creating a salon that serves and represents the community and the challenges of being a Black entrepreneur.

On this episode of CrossStreets, we visited Stages Grooming Lounge and Barber Shop to talk to John the Barber about owning a local business, the loyalty of his customers and the culture created in a barbershop.

On this episode of CrossStreets, we speak to Kydee Williams, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion at CBS Corporation. Kydee speaks about her inspirations in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion, the influence of her Jamaican roots and the importance of giving back.

On this episode of CrossStreets, we hear from education thought leader, Jason Brooks, who believes, “justice is at the intersection of an understanding of history, humility and creativity.” Jason shares with us his educational journey, why access to resources is vital and the significance of vigilance over progress.

On this episode, we hear from our friend Kenton Kirby, a social worker and Director of Practice at the Center for Court Innovation, as he describes working with youth all over the five boroughs, the importance of being a responsive resource and why asking for an invitation is better than making an assumption.