Speaking Out

This episode of DDT Divas The Podcast features Kwame Shakir, wrestling writer for Blerds Online. Shakir is a longtime black wrestling fan who is also a gamer, and a blerd.  We talk: the current state of modern-day wrestling and Black representation in wrestling.    

This episode features the multi-talented Candace Cordelia (backstage wrestling interviewer, on-camera host/interview, actress, writer, and journalist)! Candace and I talk about: The Unsung Heroes of Wrestling-- Backstage and in-ring interviewers, The Wrestling Wrealm's Black Journalists on Black Wrestlers, Candace's podcast, Luther Vandross was a wrestling fan! AND quarantine cooking.

DDT Divas chats with Jabari McIntyre, the creator of the Nation of African American Wrestling.  He and I talk: The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC), supporting black wrestlers on social media,  the Birth of NAAW, managing NAAW, NAAW is important to black wrestlers and black fans, the Voice of TNA Wrestling, Barry Scott (RIP Barry Scott), and Black GOATs.

DDT Divas chats with Kim Artlip, owner and promoter of IGNITE Wrestling located in Vero Beach, Florida. We discuss: *Kim's early love for wrestling *Starting IGNITE Wrestling *How IGNITE Wrestling stands out from other promotions. *IGNITE Wrestling in the age of #SpeakingOut and the COVID-19 pandemic  *IGNITE Wrestling's magazine and trading cards *Kim's proudest moment as IGNITE Wrestling owner

This episode will address the #SpeakingOut movement and the potential steps we can take to make the pro-wrestling industry a safer place for all! This episode discusses traumatic situations and can be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.  Trigger warning: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Rape, Hazing, Domestic Violence, etc.

In this episode of DDT Divas The Podcast, episode 3, Sade (host) discusses some of the things I loved and hated about AEW's Double or Nothing. Everyone can help the Black Lives Matter movement. You can help the best way you know how to. Don't be discouraged if you are not able to participate in the protest physical.  Vist for more ways to make a difference: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Black Lives Matter! ✊🏾

In this episode of DDT Divas The Podcast, episode 2, we discuss some of the things we loved and hated about WWE's Money in the Bank.

In this episode of DDT Divas The Podcast, episode 1, we discuss some of the things she loved and hated about WWE's WrestleMania 36.