Parenting for Liberation

Intentional Fathering

This episode features Danny Crumble, father, husband, and recent addition to P4L’s team as ‘Fatherhood Facilitator’. Trina and Danny discuss intentional parenting and balancing different upbringings and temperaments when parenting collaboratively. Danny also sheds light on how he cultivates and sustains relationships and the challenges Dads face when participating in parenting, and shifting norms about when and what activities dads should be engaged in. Listen in for this and more, including Danny’s favorite piece of ‘uncle advice’ with a bonus musical interlude! — About Danny: Danny is a dedicated father, community advocate, and committed partner who actively contributes to the mission of Parenting for Liberation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies and Sociology, along with a Master of Science in Student Development in Higher Education. Danny’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to fostering positive growth, strong moral values, and integrity within individuals and communities. He is passionate about empowering others through confidence-building, perseverance, and culturally responsive support. As a natural connector, Danny thrives on bringing people together through community, laughter, and shared purpose. His approach emphasizes creating safe, uplifting spaces where families and youth can flourish. In addition to his professional work, he serves as a youth basketball coach, mentoring young people both on and off the court. Danny also finds joy and balance in nature, with a deep appreciation for both the water and the land.

Episode 87: Parenting Perfectionists: Helping Your Child Embrace Grace & Perspective when Pursuing Goals

Type A. Alpha. #BlackExcellence. Goal Getter. These identities are often desired and celebrated in Black culture. Many of us in our liberated parenting community identify as these on some level. We also encourage our children to drive for greatness as well. At times, however, this drive can include achievement’s problematic twin: Perfectionism. In this episode, Trina Greene and Ivory Parnell-Chambeshi discuss the ways that perfectionism shows up in our children and ourselves. They discuss typical perfectionist behaviors, how they affect our well-being, as well as, the origins, which are found in Black people’s oppression and effort to survive. The co-hosts also share their experiences dealing with perfectionism, how they see it in their children and ways they try to pounce on perfectionism! This episode is presented with audio and video option! So listen in or see us In Living Color! Feel free to comment about your own journey with perfectionism below or email us as podcast@parentingforliberation.org.

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Trina Greene Joins Tavis Smiley

Trina joins Tavis Smiley in conversation to contrast recent pro-spanking arguments by Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith. Trina connects liberated parenting with the nonviolent teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Episode 85: Baddies & YNs: Black Parenting and Remixed Negative Stereotypes of Black Youth

In this episode, Trina Greene welcomes Ivory Parnell-Chambeshi, as a guest co-host to kick-off the 2026 season of the podcast. In this heartfelt kitchen table convo seasoned with research data, they chat about the new-yet-old remixed stereotypes that are placed onto Black children to box them into troubled narratives about who they are and what they can become. They discuss the media messages that affect and influence Black youth, including two of the most visible: “Baddie” for girls and “YN” for boys. They also reflect on their own coming-of-age and how media influenced their evolution. To uplift Black parents as they take on the big task of parenting children, Trina and Ivory also offer tips for how they and other Black parents can help their children navigate these stereotypes to develop a positive sense of self and the agency to express themselves in fashion and beyond – in an informed, affirming and of course, liberated way. Listen in to hear edges snatched, ‘Big Momma’ wisdom, and Black mama vibes! —------------------ Ivory is an alumna of P4L’s Black Parent Innovation Lab and Strong African American Families Program, and champion of P4L’s broader work. The identities she most prizes are being a Black mama and mommy of three daughters and a son, grateful daughter of Margie Mae Jackson and Anita Parnell, and native/3rd-generation resident of the Crenshaw Community of South Central Los Angeles. The majority of her career has been spent advancing sustainable community economic development and housing projects in Los Angeles County and beyond. To reenergize and rejuvenate, she enjoys hiking, biking, reading and karaoking!

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Episode 84: Stories in Resistance: Home as Sanctuary for Black Queer Joy

In this powerful episode, Trina Greene speaks with Seven, a Black queer young adult and creative storyteller. Together, they reflect on the urgency of storytelling and family affirmation in a time marked by rising anti-queer legislation. As external spaces become more threatening, they explore how homes can become sanctuaries of resistance, healing, and freedom. Listen to honest reflections on authenticity, identity, chosen family, and why stories at home are as powerful as protest banners in protecting youth. This conversation—part activism, part art, entirely healing—challenges us to imagine what radical care looks like when systems fail us. Seven is a born and raised Los Angeles native, and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature. Seven, a born and raised Los Angeles native and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature. Seven is a born and raised Los Angeles native and the only openly queer child amongst her family. A visual artist who loves to draw, animate, sculpt but is partial to painting. Outside of art, Seven is passionate about activism. When they are not creating or aiding the community, they are likely reading a book, watching movies or connecting with nature. Resources Mentioned: Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Black Families and Caregivers (Human Rights Campaign)

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Episode 83: Raising Rebels & Building Legacy: Single Black Fatherhood as Radical Love

In this Father’s Day episode, Trina Greene sits down with writer and single Black father Corey Richardson to unpack the sacred act of raising liberated Black children while building a business from the ground up. From raising daughters with radical empathy to countering harmful stereotypes about Black dads, Corey’s journey offers a blueprint for parenting with presence, transparency, and revolutionary love. Corey offers an honest and humorous reflection on raising a teenager and a neurodivergent child with care, clarity, and community. As a father navigating single parenting, he shares what it means to model transparency, build a village, and pursue peace over chaos. The conversation dives into the myth of the absent Black father, creating new identities after loss, and why showing your children your humanity is a parenting superpower.

Episode 82: Jump Into Joy & Liberation Through Double Dutch

In this heart-filled, movement-affirming episode, we’re jumping into a deep and playful conversation with Courtney Tell, founder of Melanated Jump Squad LA (MJSLAA), about how double dutch isn't just a childhood pastime—it’s a sacred portal to healing, liberation, and Black joy. Together, Trina and Courtney weave personal stories, cultural commentary, and reflections from our Black Mama Play event, reminding us that joy, rest, and play are not luxuries—they are birthrights.

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Episode 81: Breaking the Silence: Healing, Parenting & Preventing Sexual Violence in the Black Community

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, a heavy topic but one that needs to be addressed especially in the Black community. Trina Greene is joined by Ebony Williams—a Black queer mother, trauma therapist, and founder of Cactus and Bloom. Together, they unpack the heavy but vital topic of child sexual abuse (CSA) in Black communities. This conversation explores how historical trauma, racialized sexual violence, and silence have shaped Black parenting experiences—and how survivor parents can break intergenerational cycles of harm. They also discuss culturally grounded tools, survivor-informed care, and community accountability outside the criminal justice system In this deeply moving and educational episode.

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Episode 80: Rooted in Liberation: A Journey through Motherhood

Explore a new segment where Trina interviews Jessica Ross, P4L board member, former staff, and parent participant of Parenting For Liberation. They chat about Jessica’s involvement and evolution with the organization and how it helped shape her motherhood journey.

Episode 79: Project Parenthood: Liberating Schools

Join Trina Greene, host of Parenting for Liberation, in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Nanika Coor, clinical psychologist, respectful parenting therapist, and mindful parenting enthusiast. Together they delve deep into the crucial topic of liberating schools. In this thought-provoking episode, Trina and Dr. Nanika Coor explore innovative strategies, historical contexts, and personal anecdotes around schooling and education, while offering invaluable insights for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about transforming the education system. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on fostering environments where children can thrive and truly be themselves. Learn more about Dr. Nanika's work https://brooklynparenttherapy.com/.

Episode 78: Black Brilliance

Join Trina Greene for an impactful conversation with Shawna Wells, Founder and CEO of B is for Black Brilliance, on the topic of Legacy & Black Brilliance.

Episode 77: Strong African American Families

In this podcast episode, Trina Greene is joined by Marinne Nolen, Fenella Williams, paradyse oakley to discuss the impact of the Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) curriculum on Black Families and themselves. They discuss ways to approach healthy communication, healing intergenerational parenting wounds, and more! Learn more about the SAAF curriculum and program here. If you're in the LA area and want to join P4L's upcoming SAAF programming, sign up here.

Episode 76: The Vibration of Grace

Tune in as Trina Greene & gina Breedlove dive into the transformative power of sound healing and the journey of healing from your past. Join them as they explore topics like soul retrieval and the crucial role of self-care in the healing process. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as they share insights, stories, and techniques to help you unlock your true potential and find peace within.

Episode 75: “Make Revolution Irresistible: The Collective Power of Black Imagination and Innovation”

Toni Cade Bambara adamantly noted that "as a culture worker who belongs to an oppressed people, my job is to make revolution irresistible”. This panel discussion takes up this invitation to name what it means to make revolution irresistible and possible within the Black community. Our panelists, TaVia Wooley, Dr. Natalie Graham, Marc Philpart, and Nicole D. Vick are leaders, parents and caregivers, dreamers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members. They will speak to the importance of creating community and learning spaces, how to develop meaningful networks, and what nourishes their vision of Black liberation and joy.

Episode 74: Authentic & Audacious: Embodiment of Black Aesthetics (Black Book Chat)

On this episode, Trina speaks with author Rebecca Walker a student-organized event at California State University Fullerton. Rebecca Walker has contributed to the global conversation about race, gender, power, and the evolution of the human family for three decades. Since graduating from Yale, she has authored and edited seven bestselling books on subjects ranging from intergenerational feminism and multiracial identity to Black Cool and ambivalent motherhood, and written dozens of articles on topics as varied as Barack Obama’s masculinity, the work of visual artist Ana Mendieta, and the changing configuration of the American family. Rebecca has written, developed and produced film and television projects with Warner Brothers, NBCUniversal, Amazon, HBO, and Paramount, and spoken at over four hundred universities and corporate campuses internationally, including Harvard, The Whitney Museum, and TEDx Lund. When Rebecca was 21, she co-founded the Third Wave Fund, which makes grants to womxn and transgender youth working for social justice. Rebecca has won many awards, including the Women Who Could Be President Award from the League of Women Voters, was named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential leaders of her generation, and continues to teach her masterclass, The Art of Memoir, at gorgeous and inspiring places around the world. Resources: www.rebeccawalker.com

Episode 73: Elevating Solutions and Impacts in the Black Community (Let’s End Domestic Violence Podcast)

On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on a special live episode of the Let's End Domestic Violence podcast to discuss the impacts of domestic violence in the Black community and the policies needed to prevent it. Also participating in the conversation are Kelli Dillon (City of Oakland, Office of Violence Prevention), Eric Morrison-Smith (Alliance for Boys and Men of Color), and Karen Earl (Jenesse Center) and host Bonnie Boswell. Resources: www.letsenddv.org/podcast/episode-04

Episode 72: Countering The Expectation of Exhaustion for Black Mothers

On this episode, Trina speaks with Naimah Efia, a holistic health practitioner, and healer within the ancient-future traditions of the African diaspora. Within a commitment to self-determined healing for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), Naimah activates transformation through politicized, decolonial care. They also teach yoga, offer immersive mindfulness experiences and retreats, and facilitate integrative training on the intersections of yoga, social justice and identity politics. They're a proud Ma-MaGe to toddler twins, as well as a doula, centering perinatal mental health across the spectrum of their reproductive justice work. Naimah also offers their skills & care as a healing justice practitioner, liberation-based educator and community activist. Resources: www.naimahefia.com www.tourhero.com/en/epic-adventures/costa-rica/re-imagine-legacy-6-days-of-restoration-transformation-cultural-immersion-in-costa-rica-with-naimah-efia-346304

Episode 71: Empowering Ourselves and Our Children

On this episode, Trina speaks with Dr. Raquel Martin, an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, devoted university professor, acclaimed researcher and scientist who believes deeply in the power of Black mental wealth which she defines as “an affirming, lifelong journey that encourages Black people to center mental health practices as integral and intentionally linked to success and wellbeing.” Dr. Martin is also the host of the Mind Your Mental podcast and a highly sought-after and renowned public speaker with a rapidly-growing and engaged following. Resources: www.raquelmartinphd.com

Episode 70: Intentioned: Parenting Ourselves and Our Kids (From Embodied Podcast)

On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on the Embodied podcast to discuss Gentle Parenting along with content creator Destiny Bennett and guest host Omisade Burney-Scott. Listen as Trina outlines her parenting evolution and breaks down how she creates consequences without using punishment. Resources: www.wunc.org/podcast/embodied-podcast/2023-06-23/intentioned-parenting-ourselves-and-our-kids-parent-child-gentle-conscious-intentional-generational-trauma

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Episode 69: Redefining Black Fatherhood with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson

In this episode, Trina speaks with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician, 3x champion body builder. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, inspite of everything that he had been through. Now he works as a “traveling counselor” providing services counseling, workshops, and more for schools, youth, and parents. Resources: www.DJinspires.com

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