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The award-winning podcast Being Seen is an in-depth exploration of culture’s role in resolving the tension between how we are seen and how we see ourselves. It is a space to explore current cultural representations and their impact through conversations with leading artists, writers, activists, entertainers, and community leaders. If we create nuanced and accurate cultural portrayals of identity and experience, we have an opportunity to reduce stigma and change perception - impacting everything from HIV to institutional inequality. Each episode is brought to life visually through licensed artwork and photography. This season, our artwork is curated by Cierra Barton, acclaimed art historian, art advisor, curator and writer. The photography for each episode has been curated by Patti Wilson from photographers including Miranda Barnes, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, and Widline Cadet. Our theme song is La Cumbia Me Está Llamando feat. La Perla by Nubya Garcia. Consulting partners on the project are Novella Ford, Charlene Carruthers, Aria Sa’id, Davina Otalor and Darnell Moore. Being Seen is produced by Harley & Co. and created in partnership with ViiV Healthcare.

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Being Seen, Episode 33, Rhythm and Real Talk

2026/05/21

Music shapes who we are—our memories, identities, and the stories we carry. More than entertainment, it can be a force for truth, accountability, and change. So what should we expect from the music—and the artists—that shape our world? Featured in this episode: dream hampton (filmmaker & writer) D. Smith (Singer-Songwriter & Filmmaker) Dr. Regina N. Bradley (Writer, Professor, Podcaster)

Being Seen, Episode 32, Sacred and Seen

2026/05/21

Confront hard truths about exclusion, challenge long-held interpretations of scripture, and reimagine what it means to love and serve one another fully. Can faith be a space where all of us are seen, valued, and free? Featured in this episode: Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (Author, Scholar, Public Theologian) Tamela Mann (Grammy Award-Winning Artist & Actress) Andre G. Brown (Actor, Filmmaker, Educator)

Being Seen, Episode 31, Bodies Becoming

2026/05/21

Sex shapes how we understand ourselves, but too often we’re left to figure it out through silence, pressure, or misinformation. What if we reimagined sex education, breaking from outdated frameworks, to begin with truth, empathy, and freedom? Featured in this episode: Jason Reynolds (Writer) Ariel Shorter (Student Advocate & Youth Empowerment Organizer) Travis Dopson (Student, Advocate & Educator) Semaj T. Bethea (Student Activist & Advocate) Shan Boodram (Certified Sex Educator & Intimacy Expert)

Our Listening Community

2022/01/13

We want to hear from our listening community! We need your input, your feedback, your agreements and your disagreements. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of Being Seen by filling out our listener survey. It only takes two minutes and can be found at beingseenpodcast.com/survey.

Movement

2021/12/21

How does movement show up in our lives and what power does it hold? With movement comes the future, the ability to grow, to try something new, adapt, and become. Featured in this episode: A’ja Wilson, Ashley Everett and Lady Jess.

Safety

2021/12/07

The ability to feel safe -- when and how one wishes. How do we define safety, on our own terms? What does the future look like when we create, and dream into being, safe spaces for all Black women? Featured in this episode: Jessamyn Stanley, Aria Sa’id and Mariame Kaba.

Laughter

2021/12/02

Laughter as a salve, a weapon, a commentary, and an intimacy that is often best shared. Where does laughter show up in our lives, and how can we use it as a tool for empathy and understanding? Featured in this episode: Ts Madison.

Freedom

2021/11/23

How can we find our freedoms and ourselves through our stories? Freedom from stereotypes, from stigma, from silence. The freedom of visibility. The freedom of being seen. Featured in this episode: Dominique Jackson, Calida Rawles and Jacqueline Woodson.

Motherhood

2021/11/16

All too often motherhood is a narrowly defined space full of bias and assumption. How can we think about it more expansively and in what ways have we provided or received mothering in our own lives? Featured in this episode: Raquel Willis, Ciarra Covin and Kaitlyn Greenidge. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines do not recommend breastfeeding but do acknowledge that some women with HIV may breastfeed with risk reduction measures to minimize transmission risk.

Health

2021/11/09

A conversation about health and care, with a focus on mental health. How can we create the spaces and systems needed to dismantle stigma for ourselves and for each other? Featured in this episode: Taraji P. Henson.

Responsibility

2021/11/02

What are we asked to be responsible for? Do we assume our responsibilities willingly or are they placed upon us? A conversation on the many things we have been asked to carry. Featured in this episode: Sydney Barber, Tiya Miles and Martha Jones.

Power

2021/10/26

An exploration of power. How we use it, how it can be used against us, and the many ways it manifests in our lives. Featured in this episode: Ledisi (Singer & Actress) and Roxane Gay (Author).

Introducing Season 3

2021/10/14

A conversation between Darnell Moore, host of Seasons 1 and 2, and Anika Noni Rose, host of Season 3, on occupying this space at this moment and the importance of prioritizing the voices and experiences of Black women. Featured in this episode: Darnell Moore (Host of Season 1 and 2) and Anika Noni Rose (Host of Season 3) Artwork for this episode provided by Ronald Jackson

Mentorship

2021/05/18

The power of mentoring to create representative narratives, construct community and build a collective legacy. Featured in this episode: Guest Co-Host Lena Waithe (Writer, Actor & Producer), Gina Prince-Bythewood (Writer & Director), Little Marvin (Writer & Producer) and LaDarian Smith (Writer & Producer).

Fatherhood

2021/05/11

An exploration of the power, the challenge, the opportunities and the experience of fatherhood. Featured in this episode: Dennis Williams (SVP, WarnerMedia), Jericho Brown (Award-Winning Poet), and Calvin & Tim (Fathers & Advocates) joined by their daughter Grady.

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★★★★★

Drubeedo 2026/02/02

Grateful

To be a listener.

★★★★★

Garveyette 2022/10/25

Really great podcast

This is a really great podcast that is genuine.

★★★★★

Crackers_in_Soup 2021/12/31

This show is beautifully produced

You can really tell the time and effort the host puts into each of the shows. It is beautifully produced from sound design to the topics at hand. I ...

★★★★★

Living Justified 2021/12/22

Phenomenal podcast!

I look forward to each and every episode!

★★★★★

Mary Burrell 2021/12/08

Tangled Earbuds 58

Love this beautiful podcast. Anika Noni Rose’s calming voice and the beautiful into music give me a calm peaceful feeling. I love all the different to...

★★★★★

jasmine mone' 2021/11/15

A balm

A combination of Anika Noni Rose’s demeanor, the healing feeling from the music, the pure conversations and thoughts from the guests and how it all co...

★★★★★

lamiller4 2021/11/13

Absolutely everything 🌟

Thoughtfully produced, lovingly inclusive, radically inspirational. As a black, femme, queer podcast host myself who similarly holds space for black w...

★★★★★

squeeglie 2021/08/13

In love

This is nourishment for the soul. Thank you for this work.

★★★★★

R.D. Lang 2021/08/06

Feels Good to Be Seen

This excellent podcast allows for a deep dive on aspects of life and love from the perspective of Black queer men. Every episode is golden and Darrell...

★★★★★

seecrockett 2021/07/29

Thought Provoking.

These are the voices|discussions we need to have in order to build.

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