))
Dr. Christina Cleveland on Exploring Black Womanhood and Spiritual Perspective
Manage episode 389165987 series 2854773
Inhoud geleverd door Cohort Sistas, Inc. and Cohort Sistas. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door Cohort Sistas, Inc. and Cohort Sistas of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
We're thrilled to introduce our guest, the distinguished Dr. Christina Cleveland, a social psychologist, public theologian, and author of the groundbreaking book, "God is a Black Woman." Prepare to be engrossed as she peels back the layers of her intriguing journey and how her love for fashion and design intertwines with her current retreat in central France, where she's exploring the symbolism of Black Madonna's and sacred Black womanhood.
Graduate school decisions can be daunting - more so for minority students. Dr. Cleveland delves into how mentors were pivotal in shaping her academic career and how their guidance led her to UCSB for her PhD. She opens up about the complexities of being the only black woman in her cohort, the lack of diversity in graduate programs, and the unique hurdles she navigated. However, the journey wasn't solely challenging; our guest also shares the moments of solidarity and support she received amidst her trials.
The final act of our conversation takes a deep dive into Dr. Cleveland's book, "God as a Black Woman." She shares how her academic experiences, personal insights, and the sacred black feminine converged in its pages. Additionally, we touch on the transformative power of the Black Madonna's imagery and how it has shifted her perspective on power, abundance, and control. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that traverses academia, spirituality, and black womanhood.
Thank you for listening!
Leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
Join the Cohort Sistas community at community.cohortsistas.org
Visit our website to learn more about our programs and how you can support at cohortsistas.org
Email us at info@cohortsistas.org to connect, ask questions, or suggest guests
Follow Us on our social media platforms:
Hoofdstukken
1. Dr. Christina Cleveland on Exploring Black Womanhood and Spiritual Perspective (00:00:00)
2. Black Women and Sacred Black Womanhood (00:00:13)
3. Choosing a Graduate School With Mentors (00:14:17)
4. Black Woman's Experience in Academia (00:21:57)
5. Academia, Spousal Hires, and Career Transitions (00:26:04)
6. Academic Experiences and Black Feminine Empowerment (00:32:09)
7. Black Madonna Pilgrimages (00:41:33)
96 afleveringen
Delen
