Speaking In Hues
What's it like to walk through the world as Black women who live in a college town and work at a public Ivy? Join friends and colleagues Taylor Nichols (DEI expert and pop culture queen) and Jaronda Miller-Bryant (scholar, leader, vegan fit-goddess and mom of two) for this podcast produced at the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center at the University of Virginia.
Episodes
30 episodes
Season 6: How Far Is Too Far?
Welcome to our first video podcast! Join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they dive into a lively discussion about the boundaries of politics, comedy, media, celebrities, and more. They explore when things go too far and emphasize the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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33:58
Season 6: Can You Separate the Art from the Artist?
Sparked by recent allegations involving P Diddy, hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols delve into the complex question of whether we can—or should—separate the art from the artist. They explore a range of topics, including the challenge of sup...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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25:03
Season 6: Q&A with Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner
Join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they welcome their first guest of the season, Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, the new director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center at UVA. In this episode, she shares her experiences so far and part...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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16:55
Season 6: Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Season 6 of Speaking in Hues! In our first episode, hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols catch up and share exciting updates about the future of the podcast. Tune in for a brief Q&A and learn about our plans for a video co...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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8:43
Season 5: Navigating Adult Friendships
To end this season of Speaking in Hues, Taylor is joined by Nia, and SIH editors Jessica and Carson to talk about friendships post graduation.Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:05
Season 5: Women's History Month with UVA Community
Podcast hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols hit the streets with Speaking in Hues, engaging the UVA community in women's history trivia and discussions about women they admire. Follow us on Twitter @HUESPodcast or email the hosts at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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14:32
Season 5: Hustle Culture
Touching on similar themes from Speaking in Hues most recent episode, Black Women in Higher Education, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols share their thoughts on professional pressure to “do it all”. The two detail the pros and cons of what they ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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23:57
Season 5: Black Women in Higher Education
In honor of Black History Month, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols share their personal experiences and hardships as black women navigating higher education and DEI work. This episode gains particular significance amidst recent events, including...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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29:18
Season 5: Welcoming 2024
In our final episode of 2023, join hosts Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols as they chat about their holiday break plans, the exciting prospects of 2024, and the resolutions that will shape their new year. Finally, tune in for what’s in store at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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11:48
Season 5: Native American History Month
In celebration of Native American History Month, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nichols welcome Kody Grant, UVA’s first tribal liaison! With two decades of experience, Kody now serves as a collaborator and point of contact for tribal nations and the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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38:36
Season 5: The Power of Your Vote
We’re thrilled to introduce our first guest, Alyssa Candelmo, a recent UVA grad and devoted member of the Maxine Platzer Lynn’s Women's Center – she’s the real deal!With major elections on the horizon, Alyssa teams up with hosts Nsofwa ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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31:25
Season 5: How Far is Too Far?
Do you ever think "how far is too far?" when it comes to dressing up for Halloween? Join Nsofwa Chanda, Taylor Nichols, and Nia Baker as they uncover Halloween’s history, share their favorite costumes, dive into Nsofwa’s graveyard obsession, an...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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27:21
Season 5: Ask a Podcast Host Anything
To kick off Season 5 of Speaking in Hues, we’re starting with an engaging Q&A session that delves deep into the questions that matter most to our audience. From crazy childhood beliefs to serious personal goals, Nsofwa Chanda and Taylor Nic...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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35:19
Season 4: Relationships, Intimacy, and Race
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Nia Baker (PhD Student in the Department of Sociology at UVA) joins Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant to talk through her research in campus hookup culture and the intersection of race and sex ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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40:22
Season 4: The Second Shift
In honor of Women’s History Month, Jessica Pinto (editor of the podcast) joins Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant to ask challenging questions about the 21st-century Second Shift. This episode was inspired by Arlie Hochschild’s famous boo...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:53
Season 4: Black History Month
It is truly a joy for Jaronda and Taylor to celebrate Black History Month! Listen as they recount their earliest memories of BHM and share their "Mount Rushmore" of Black Excellence! This episode is inspired by the well-known and the Unsu...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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37:35
Season 4: Food and Belonging
Food, while not only delicious, has the power to bring folks together and ostracize others. Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss ways food accommodations can be isolating and the cultural narratives around different cui...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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28:02
Season 4: Authentic Selves vs Code Switching
What does it mean to be your authentic self? And is it even possible? Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss the burden of code-switching and bringing your authentic selves into the workplace. From childhood bull...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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41:47
Season 4: Labor of Love and Vacations
Have you ever come back from a vacation feeling like you already need another vacation? Join Taylor Nichols and Jaronda Miller-Bryant as they discuss the inequities surrounding taking time off and what it means to travel while Black. If you wan...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:21
Season 4: Meet the Hosts of Speaking in Hues
Meet the new hosts of Speaking in Hues! Join friends and colleagues Taylor Nichols (DEI expert and pop culture queen) and Jaronda Miller-Bryant (scholar, leader, vegan fit-goddess and mom of two) for the first episode of Season 4. Learn a littl...
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34:56
Speaking...Protest to Fashion
In this rendition of Hues, we trace the presence of fashion throughout the lives of Jasmine and Jayla, two incredibly fashionable student leaders and organizers. Together, their stories dive deep into fashion and activism, as they reflect on wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:48
Speaking of...the Pressures of Perfection
In this episode of Hues, we explore the stories of immigrant women of color and their experiences within the United States. Two UVA students, one from Ethiopia and another from Burundi, share their experiences with family expectations, the feel...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:50
Vibe Check: Season 2
Speaking in Hues, Season Two -- we're back, with the stories that only women of color at UVA can tell. Like how it feels to navigate Greek life at this PWI; or how dating virtually during COVID has been a whole thing, and then some. We sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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9:50
Speaking of...Cuffin' Season Part 2
In part two of this love series, Marwah and Lizz continue their conversation with guests, Myka and Ayesha, as they discuss the responsibilities that come with love, from obligations to family to the influence of its media representations. In th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:19
Speaking of...Cuffin' Season Part 1
In part one of this two-part episode, Marwah and Lizz sit down with guests, Myka and Ayesha, as they discuss how love intersects with college life, queerness, society and adulthood. In “Speaking of...Cuffin’ Season Part 1” we investigate who is...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:49