About... Using Art for Activism (with Malynda Hale)
Tell Me More with Nicole Walters
Dear Media
4.8 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 17 March 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
"We say, 'Listen to Black Women,' but are you really ready to do that? Because I feel like we could fix a lot of problems if people actually took the time to listen to us."
Singer, songwriter, activist, and founder, Malynda Hale is here to chat about what it means to use your voice for something bigger than performance. After the killing of Philando Castile in 2016, Malynda began shifting her work from traditional music performance toward purpose-driven storytelling and activism, using her platform to amplify Black voices and advocate for equity.
Together we unpack the responsibility that often falls on Black women to speak out, the emotional weight of navigating politics online, and why community, creativity, and courage are essential in moments of cultural tension.
This chat explores how artists can turn their platforms into spaces for truth, healing, and change without compromising their values.
We’re chatting about:
- Why the killing of Philando Castile became a turning point for Malynda's activism
- The intersection of creativity, activism, and community building
- Why Black women have historically led movements for equity and justice
- The emotional weight of speaking truth online in a polarized culture
- How purpose-driven creators can build platforms that align with their values
If you've ever wondered how creators navigate activism, identity, and public influence in today’s political climate, this chat will challenge you to think deeper about the power of using your voice.
Connect with Malynda:
- Website: https://malyndahale.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malyndahale
Connect with Nicole:
- Chat with Nicole over on Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewalters
- Watch Tell Me More on YT: http://nicolewalters.com/youtube
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| 0:34.2 | Hi, we're the sports bitches. And no, we're not actual bitches. Yes, we are. Like, I'm for sure a bitch. Okay, fine, we are, but that doesn't define us. Yeah, we also love sports. We don't just love sports. We, like, love sports. Yeah, we're like sports sickos. Sports addicted. Get these sports into my veins. You could call us a couple of sports perverts, |
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| 1:17.8 | Music of the show every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to the Tell Me More podcast with Nicole Walters, the only podcast where I'm not seeking to make you think more like me, but to help you keep thinking for yourself. |
| 1:36.3 | Okay, y'all, today's guest is what I like to call a purpose-powered creative. |
| 1:41.6 | Melinda Hale is a singer, songwriter, activist, and founder who's never been |
| 1:46.2 | afraid to use her voice, literally or figuratively. Now, I do want you to know, Melinda is an actual |
| 1:51.7 | real life friend. You may have seen her around the internet. I'm certain that you've probably |
| 1:55.5 | followed her threads, you know, where she's there interacting with the whole world, including |
| 1:59.6 | me, spicy Nicole. So follow us both there. But I want you to know that I've had a chance to get to know Melinda behind the scenes. And that's why she's here with us today. She's an independent artist, you know, and she's built a career blending music with meaning. But the thing I admire about her the most is she's a lot like us. She's done all of this without compromising her convictions. |
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