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The SLEEPYS featuring Bethany Mandel needed a little help defining wokeness, so I've reclaimed it and took the time to break it down! Turns out, WAKING UP is not a half bad idea.

From Derrick Chauvin's tax evasion charges, Trump back on YouTube, and Congress trying to regulate banks after Silicon Valley Bank's meltdown. It's definitely news you better use! Be sure to stay tuned for more weekly updates

This week, I sat down with an amazing educator & youth advocate, Mr. Donovan Taylor Hall. Mr. Donovan, as he is commonly referred to by his students, taught social skills classes at Impact Academy in Oakland, CA that teaches kids how to become active facilitators of their growth. In this episode, we talk about the foundation of Mr. Donovan’s philosophy, which is designed to raise levels of self-esteem and self-worth, creating spaces for youth to find their personal power, and practicing gratitude. I hope you have as much fun hearing from the Modern Day Mr. Rogers, as I had speaking to him! ► Merch is Now Available! https://a-rye-gear.myshopify.com/​ ► Make sure you follow me on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarye/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaRye/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/angela_rye​ Website: http://angelarye.com/​

On this special Father’s Day edition of On One, my father, Eddie Rye Jr. came back for the second time to talk about all things family, fatherhood, and freedom. In this episode, we go back in time to talk about my dad’s upbringing in Shreveport & Seattle, his early activism days and meeting MLK, our relationship, what freedom looks like to Black Americans and some funny and embarrassing stories from the both of us.

This week’s special guest for #On1WithAngelaRye is the incredible Dr. Joy. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Author, Media Personality, and the founder of Therapy for Black Girls. She focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women while using pop culture to further illustrate psychological concepts. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between mental health and the Black community. We discuss everything from the need for more Black mental health professionals, to PROPER self care practices and the intersection of faith, culture, and therapy.

This week’s #On1WithAngelaRye is a special LIVE episode recorded on Clubhouse. We were joined by the incredible former CBC Chair and Representative from California, Ms. Karen Bass. Congressmember Bass has served the 37th district of California since 2011. She serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where she is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. She also serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, where she works to craft sound criminal justice reform policies. In this episode, we dive into the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, its language, myths, and misconceptions of the bill and discuss ways everyone can help move this bill forward.

A Masterclass In Reconstruction with Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff by Loud Speakers Network

In this episode of #On1WithAngelaRye​, we’re joined by plant stylist and author, Hilton Carter. We dive into his new book, Wild Creations, and discuss plant parenting. Hilton even plant coaches Angela—we are on the road to living plants (don’t mind that dying aloe 🥺)

In this episode of #On1WithAngelaRye​, we’re joined by TWO TIME New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones. We dive into her new book, Professional Troublemaker, learn what an oriki is, and get coached on going forward in excellence!

A new podcast with a gospel legend? I think so! In this episode of #On1WithAngelaRye​, we’re joined by the Kirk Franklin HANDLE. We do call and response, talk about what it means to be human AND Christian, leaders who turned a blind eye to racial injustice, his new podcast Good Words, and so much more. The doors of the church are now...OPEN. ► Merch is Now Available! https://a-rye-gear.myshopify.com/​ ► Make sure you follow me on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelarye/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaRye/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/angela_rye​ Website: http://angelarye.com/​

In this super intense episode of #On1WithAngelaRye​, Angela speaks to Columbia University and Neuroscientist, Dr. Carl Hart. He discusses his controversial new book “Drug Use for Grown-Ups”. They address legalizing all drugs versus decriminalization and the impact of drug use on the Black community.

On this episode of On 1 With Angela Rye, we take a moment to reflect on and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. We ask the question, where do we go from here? Social justice leaders Dr. Angela Davis and Alicia Garza discuss ways to bring forth radical change in the United States.

In this crossover episode, I speak with Adrienne Banfield-Norris of Positively Gam. You may know her as Gammy from Red Table Talk. We spoke about Black women's impact on the election, a Black Agenda, our MVP Kamala Harris, and tips on living a healthy lifestyle (including how to get Gam fine!!).

On this special edition of On 1 with Angela Rye, we take a moment to review the eventful year that was 2020. On this episode, I talk about the biggest 20 moments of the year. You already know, Kamala, Black Lives Matter, and all the many COVID-related madness made the list. We couldn't make this episode without honoring the lives lost this year. I also answer your most pressing #AskAngela questions. I know we're all talking about the vaccine, so you’ll get my take on this episode too. 2020 has been such a journey, let's finish the year strong together.

On this episode of On 1 with Angela Rye, I am joined by my Mentor Dad, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to discuss his new book “Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America.” This conversation and this book was a highlight of 2020. I always learn so much from Doc. His epistles to some of the lives lost this year discussing some of the biggest issues of our time is a game changer. We also vent about our Karen trauma and wrestle with President Obama’s comments on Defund The Police! This is a must listen!

DUAL PODCAST ALERT: On this episode of On 1, I am joined by Bill Rhoden of On Sports Pod and his co-host Jamal Murphy where we discuss a little sports and a lot more politics and activism. This year we witnessed athletes from a variety of sports use their platform to advocate for social justice. In this podcast, we discuss how the WNBA led the charge, how the NBA players made a critical decision to play, and how athletes help get out the vote. We also discuss how we move forward. How should players use their newly realized power?

DUAL PODCAST ALERT: On this episode of On 1, I'm doing a dual podcast with ”This Moment” hosted by influential musical artist Jason Diakite and internationally renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson (if you’re like me you’ve been to Red Rooster in Harlem!). A month after this historic election, we discuss the Black women who saved democracy, the incoming Biden administration, and what President-elect Biden needs to do after we won this election for him! You know I also had to ask a couple of questions about cooking. We even debate sweet potato souffle vs. good ol candied yams!

Tune into this Masterclass where Angela Rye chats with child Celebrity Entertainment Journalist, Tiana Sirmans about becoming a better journalist. Tiana speaks about her passion for journalism, running for student government, and what she likes to do for fun.

We talk about the state of his race, his mentor (and one of mine) John Lewis, and why Black voters must use their voices.

I’ve known Jon for a decade. He’s the same person today as he was as a congressional staffer. Tune in to hear how he wants to preserve John Lewis’s legacy and why he’s ready to co-sponsor Justice in Policing!