In this episode teens speak vulnerably about violence, prejudice, stress and other societal fears and pressures they have.  Adults often invalidate teens, and these young people speak out about many of those condescending comments.

This episode featured teenagers Ariana Brown, Jaylen Rogers, and Ethan Jones. The podcast is produced by David Person, the music is produced by DJ Bailey and David Person, and the end credit music is a sample from the song "Circles" from King Koffee's album Crown  produced by Norma Koffee Carrington and Kelvin Wootton. Black Teens Being is produced in partnership with Message Magazine. Special Thanks to Oakwood University Radio 90.1 FM WJOU. Narrated by Gabrielle Coddle Williams.

In this episode we hear from teens and parents reflecting on the tragic suicide of Nigel Shelby, a young man who took his own life due to bullying about his sexuality. Listen to teens share their journey with understanding their sexuality, and even how some parents reacted to the news. The truth is, those who are both Black and gay experience pressure, discrimination, and violence everyday. Hear their stories.

This episode of "Black Teens Being" featured Camika Shelby, the mother of Nigel Shelby, attorney Benjamin Crump, activist David Johns, and Taralyn Codle. "Black Teens Being" is produced by David Person, the music was produced by DJ Bailey and David Person. The end credit music is a sample from the song "Circles" from King Koffee's album "Crown." "Black Teens Being" is produced in partnership with Message Magazine. Special Thanks to Oakwood University Radio 90.1 FM WJOU. Narration is Garielle Codle Williams, a Black teen being.

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In this episode of Message in Your Ear we hear from teens about their encounters with law enforcement. We also talk to parents about how they prepare their teens to encounter the police so that they stay alive. Given our current climate and the recent death of Walter Wallace Jr. a 27 year old struggling with mental health issues, this is an important episode for you to listen to and share with your teens. Black teens being need understand the reality of police brutality and receive instruction on how to navigate it. Thank you to special guests Danita Jones mother of Ethan Jones, Mental Health expert, Kenneth Anderson, and Teralyn Coddle. Special thanks to Gabrielle Coddle Williams for her voice over work. The music was produced by DJ Bailey and David Person. The end credit music is a sample from the song "Circles" from King Koffee's album Crown. This podcast is produced by David Person.  Special thanks to Oakwood University Radio 90.1 FM WJOU

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In this episode David person talks with teens Ariana Brown, Ethan Jones, and Jaylen Rogers about spirituality and religion. They encourage teen listeners to actively challenge their spiritual beliefs early in order to truly understand their beliefs. This is an insightful and critical episode you don't want to miss. Tune in to hear how and why black teens are challenging their spiritual and religious beliefs. Special thank you to mental health expert Dr. Brenden Gamble, and Danita Jones, the mother of Ethan Jones. Click on the links below to subscribe to the #MessageInYourEar Podcast and listen on your preferred platform. Be sure to rate and review the podcast so that others can listen and enjoy as well!

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In this episode David talks with Ariana Brown and Jaylen Rogers about what it means to be a black teenager. They share vulnerably about stereotypes, challenges, and what they aim to accomplish and how they hope to grow during this period of their life. Check out this episode to learn the burden of being a black teen.