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Good Night Black Child is a podcast featuring sleep stories and meditations for Black children around the world. Created by arts educators Brittany Harris and Melle Phillips, GNBC uses folk tales, original stories, and music to help still the wise minds in young people.

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United States

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Good Night Black Child is a podcast featuring sleep stories and meditations for Black children around the world. Created by arts educators Brittany Harris and Melle Phillips, GNBC uses folk tales, original stories, and music to help still the wise minds in young people.

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English


Episodes
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I Am Like Grass

5/14/2024
This month's affirmation and soundscape celebrates a blade of grass. Spring is here, and we honor the ever present blades of grass that connect to the ground and reach for the sky. They provide a magnificent backdrop for our favorite flowers to bloom, but each blade of grass is beautiful in it's own right, and teeming with life. Today's affirmation starts with a simple phrase, "I Am A Flame."

Duration:00:05:50

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I Am A Flame

4/1/2024
This month's affirmation and soundscape celebrates a flame. As spring approaches, we remember the bright sun staying with us much later in the day. With spring comes exciting revolution, new life, bright flowers, and delightful moments. So, whether early in the morning sun rises, or the beginning of evening campfires, we honor the flame. Today's affirmation starts with a simple phrase, "I Am A Flame."

Duration:00:05:50

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A Pool Of Light

2/26/2024
We said we had a surprise for you! In this week's episode, we share the meditation from our live experience at the Duke Theater in New York City. The audience had a chance to meditate with us in person. Our meditation this week focuses on sharing and enjoying your light. Thank you to all of you, our beams!

Duration:00:07:50

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Sharing Ideas

2/5/2024
In this episode, we share information for you to view our live show, completely FREE! Take a listen!

Duration:00:01:50

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I Am Like A Tree

1/4/2024
This month's affirmation and soundscape celebrate the solitude and wisdom of a tree. In the winter months, many trees withstand harsh weather only to bloom again in the spring. Trees are a gentle reminder to stand firm in the toughest seasons of life. While some remain vibrant in the deepest cold of winter, others when to release their leaves in the certainty that they will bloom again. So, whether a tall dutiful Evergreen or a wise old Oak, trees are incredibly special and unique. Today's affirmation starts with a simple phrase, "I Am Like A Tree."

Duration:00:12:05

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I Am Light

12/5/2023
This week's affirmation and soundscape celebrate the light within and around us. This is a time of year when we light candles, trees, homes, and cities. During the holiday season, we remember those are near and far. Celebrate what we receive and reflect on what has gone. We do it all with the help of light, guiding light, light for solace, light for joy, and more. Whether we admire their majesty from afar or dream of jumping in during the warmer season, we celebrate lakes. Today's affirmation starts with a simple phrase, "I Am Light."

Duration:00:08:34

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I Am Like A Lake

11/6/2023
This month's affirmation and soundscape celebrates lakes. This is a time of year when lakes begin to freeze becoming beautiful reflectors of the world around them. The seasons change, but lakes are a source of joy and fun no matter the time of year. Whether we admire their majesty from afar or dream of jumping in during the warmer season, we celebrate lakes. Today's affirmation starts with a simple phrase, "I Am Like a Lake."

Duration:00:06:36

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I Am Wind

10/2/2023
As we enter the season of fall, this week's affirmation and soundscape celebrate the wind that carries us between seasons. Whether is be a warm breeze or cooling gust, the wind reminds us that change is constant in life. It comes and goes quickly, reminding us to be grateful for the present. It starts with a simple phrase, "I Am Wind."

Duration:00:07:14

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Updates For Your Adult And You

9/4/2023
In this episode, we share some exciting news and a few updates about our future and what to expect from us!

Duration:00:01:31

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I Am Like Soil

9/4/2023
Welcome to GNBC Soundscapes where we celebrate nature, seasons of change, and the connections we have to our world. As we reflect on the summer and look toward fall, we embrace the earth which springs forth life and welcomes release. This week's affirmation and soundscape celebrate the richness of the fertile soil that grows plants, shelters, cocoons fallen leaves, and protects dormant buds until the next spring. It starts with a simple phrase, "I Am Soil."

Duration:00:05:54

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Listening and Working Together

4/1/2023

Duration:00:23:35

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New Choices

2/27/2023
Welcome to GNBC soundscapes! Enjoy sounds of the elements, coupled with powerful affirmations and soothing music. Enjoy!

Duration:00:13:40

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Equality and Fairness

1/31/2023
In this episode we celebrate Black History month!

Duration:00:20:16

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Pride and Community

12/26/2022
Season 4, Episode 1 - Pride and Community

Duration:00:24:02

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Episode 7: Being Grateful and Showing Gratitude

2/7/2022
In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a waterfall. We explore the ideas of having and showing gratitude. As always affirm our love.

Duration:00:26:06

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Episode 6: Being Open and Patient

1/30/2022
In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a mountain. We explore the idea of unexpected outcomes. As always, we affirm our love!

Duration:00:24:16

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Episode 5: Valuing The Journey

1/23/2022
In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a lakeside castle. We explore the idea of valuing, the time it takes to learn something new or accomplish a goal. As always affirm our love. CONTENT WARNING: A story in this episode explores feelings after the loss of a parent and hunger/starvation. Please consider this and skip minutes 12:49 to 20:00, if you do not want to listen to this portion of the episode.

Duration:00:21:02

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Episode 4: Listening With Our Senses

1/16/2022
In this episode, we meditate using the water as inspiration. This week, as we celebrate the anniversary of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we think about his ability to listen, empathize, and vision for the future. We also consider wise advice about how to learn someone's character through "listening" beyond just our ears.

Duration:00:19:05

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Episode 3: Being Aware

1/10/2022
In this episode, we meditate using the water as inspiration. We also explore the idea of being aware and staying open to our surroundings and those in them. As always, we affirm our love!

Duration:00:24:27

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Episode 2: Making Good Choices

1/4/2022
In this episode, we meditate using a visualization of a tree. We explore the importance of making aligned choices. As always, we affirm our love!

Duration:00:27:28