Everyone in our country has a voice. It's something that says not just where you come from, but who you are.

Welcome to NPR's Black Stories, Black Truths, a collection of podcasts and a celebration of the hosts in journalism who've always spoken truth to power.

Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience and

and stories should never be about us without us.

Find NPR Black Stories Black Truths

on the I-Heart radio app,

or wherever you get your podcasts.

The second season of Elphlo is here.

Step into the ever evolving world of Reggetong

and get up close with both legendary figures

and emerging talents in the industry.

Part of the enormous significance of Reeton

is really the way in which personal narratives connect to larger things

going on historically and socially.

Listen to Elphlo on the I heard radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Hi, I'm Vanessa Bayer and this is my brother Jonah.

And we are so excited to have you hear the latest season of our nostalgia-themed podcast,

How Did We Get Weird?

Not only do you get to know me and my brother, you get to know the stories that made us the absolutely rude people we are today.

Like you, Jonah, who's a music person and also a mental health counselor.

And you, Vanessa, who is an actress, comedian, and I think you even wrote a children's book.

Wow.

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