Black Oxygen
Black Oxygen
Podcast Description
Angela Russell is a Black woman who loves Wisconsin. That said, with so few Black folks in the state, sometimes she needs a little extra dose of Black oxygen. A place where she can breathe, connect, restore by hearing and listening deeply to Black folks in this shared journey of life. This podcast will feature and highlight the Black voices in Wisconsin and a little beyond. We hope that these conversations will lift your spirits and give you a few moments to breathe. Get your candles lit and your incense burning. It’s time for Black Oxygen.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes such as identity, resilience, cultural experiences, and community engagement, with episodes exploring topics like the complexities of Black womanhood, leadership challenges, and the evolution of cultural experiences. For instance, discussions include the impact of the 2024 presidential election on Black women and the importance of mentorship through the lens of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Angela Russell is a Black woman who loves Wisconsin. That said, with so few Black folks in the state, sometimes she needs a little extra dose of Black oxygen. A place where she can breathe, connect, restore by hearing and listening deeply to Black folks in this shared journey of life. This podcast will feature and highlight the Black voices in Wisconsin and a little beyond. We hope that these conversations will lift your spirits and give you a few moments to breathe. Get your candles lit and your incense burning. It’s time for Black Oxygen.
This week, I’m rebroadcasting a conversation with my dear friend Ali Muldrow. This conversation is all about beauty, joy, and friendship. As we start off 2026, the world continues to feel so heavy and overwhelming. This conversation is all about reclaiming the good in life despite the overwhelm, the noise, the comparison, and the seduction of numbness. It’s an invitation to each of us to pause, slow down, to notice and to savor. Noticing beauty isn’t about creating new years resolutions – it’s not about the performative nature of “new year, new you.” It’s about noticing beauty as an act of resistance against the pressure to produce, perform, and define ourselves by metrics and outcomes. Noticing beauty is about reminding ourselves that abundance exists all around. I hope that this conversation fills your heart.
Our producer, Nate Chappell, hosts a comedy interview podcast called Several Questions. He’s doing a live benefit show at Gamma Ray Bar on Wednesday, January 21st, with ticket sales going to the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin. Nate is an autistic dad to autistic kiddos, and for this ‘Oops! All Autistics!’ show, all four guests are also autistic. It’s going to be a silly celebration of autistic joy. Follow @severalquestionspod on Instagram for details, and get tickets here:
https://gammaray.bar/show/several-questions-w-nate-chappell-oops-all-autistics/
Come support autistic folks and autistic art on January 21st!
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