Portia: Reclaiming Our Roots & Telling Our Stories
In a time where there is a ban on certain books and African American studies, it’s become extremely important for black and brown children to preserve their stories. Dr. Karida Brown and Artist Charly Palmer created “The New Brownies’ Book” to teach children universal love and brotherhood. Portia also meets a husband and wife duo who contributed to the book after an experience with their young daughter.
In a time where there is a ban on certain books and African American studies, it’s become extremely important for black and brown children to preserve their stories. Dr. Karida Brown and Artist Charly Palmer created “The New Brownies’ Book” to teach children universal love and brotherhood. Portia also meets a husband and wife duo who contributed to the book after an experience with their young daughter.
Portia: Good Deeds
A good deed never goes unnoticed. CEO of Bellwood Homes Valerie Boucher found her passion after doing a random act of kindness for an older couple in her neighborhood. Robin Latimore discusses her nonprofit foundation catered to cancer patients, and a Portia viewer seeks advice about giving back to the community.
A good deed never goes unnoticed. CEO of Bellwood Homes Valerie Boucher found her passion after doing a random act of kindness for an older couple in her neighborhood. Robin Latimore discusses her nonprofit foundation catered to cancer patients, and a Portia viewer seeks advice about giving back to the community.
Portia: Mom Entrepreneurs
Moms are some of the most resourceful people on the planet. They help with homework, patch up wounds, and try to make their children's lives better. The journey to becoming a mom is why entrepreneurs Ify Okoh and Courtney Smith created products to help other kids who are suffering from bad odor and scalp conditions.
Moms are some of the most resourceful people on the planet. They help with homework, patch up wounds, and try to make their children's lives better. The journey to becoming a mom is why entrepreneurs Ify Okoh and Courtney Smith created products to help other kids who are suffering from bad odor and scalp conditions.
Portia: Thankful Thanksgiving
Nothing screams Thanksgiving like family, friends, food, football, and a big dose of laughter! In a special Thanksgiving episode, Portia and her friends reflect on their many blessings this year. Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells whips up a hearty meal for the conversation.
Nothing screams Thanksgiving like family, friends, food, football, and a big dose of laughter! In a special Thanksgiving episode, Portia and her friends reflect on their many blessings this year. Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells whips up a hearty meal for the conversation.
Portia: The Thrift Is Right
NeShanta Davis is the queen of thrift shopping and takes pride in styling women and businesses without breaking their banks. Two Portia viewers who love to thrift share their shopping hacks. Portia puts their thrifting knowledge to the test in a new game called ''The Thrift Is Right.''
NeShanta Davis is the queen of thrift shopping and takes pride in styling women and businesses without breaking their banks. Two Portia viewers who love to thrift share their shopping hacks. Portia puts their thrifting knowledge to the test in a new game called ''The Thrift Is Right.''
Portia: Cooking with Lisa
Chef Lisa Washington takes to the kitchen to show moms how to make simple but affordable meals for their families. Diamond Hill is a mother on a weight loss journey. She seeks advice about finding healthy but tasty meals for her young children.
Chef Lisa Washington takes to the kitchen to show moms how to make simple but affordable meals for their families. Diamond Hill is a mother on a weight loss journey. She seeks advice about finding healthy but tasty meals for her young children.
Portia: Be The Match
Four-year-old Damon Evans was diagnosed with the most severe form of sickle cell disease when he was just a baby. Damon and his mother Octavia Evans join Portia at the table to explain the hardships of living with the blood disorder. Pediatric hematologist Dr. Marianne Yee breaks down why a bone marrow transplant is the only cure for sickle cell disease and advocates for more African Americans to become donors.
Four-year-old Damon Evans was diagnosed with the most severe form of sickle cell disease when he was just a baby. Damon and his mother Octavia Evans join Portia at the table to explain the hardships of living with the blood disorder. Pediatric hematologist Dr. Marianne Yee breaks down why a bone marrow transplant is the only cure for sickle cell disease and advocates for more African Americans to become donors.
Portia: Handle Your Business: Street Wear
Fashion designer Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is highly sought after by celebrities who love her high-end couture and streetwear designs. CEO and founder of the streetwear brand WildLyfe, Ziggy Felton, shares how he went from being a one-man band to styling some of the biggest rappers in hip-hop. Plus, don’t miss Portia’s streetwear makeover!
Fashion designer Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is highly sought after by celebrities who love her high-end couture and streetwear designs. CEO and founder of the streetwear brand WildLyfe, Ziggy Felton, shares how he went from being a one-man band to styling some of the biggest rappers in hip-hop. Plus, don’t miss Portia’s streetwear makeover!
Portia: 6 Guys We Must Avoid
Dating coach Mecca Tartt breaks down the different types of patterns women should avoid when pursuing a man. She explains the difference between a mama’s boy, a narcissist, a shark, and a playboy. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and share their experience with dating and marriage.
Dating coach Mecca Tartt breaks down the different types of patterns women should avoid when pursuing a man. She explains the difference between a mama’s boy, a narcissist, a shark, and a playboy. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and share their experience with dating and marriage.
Portia: A Conversation with Leela James
R&B diva Leela James joins Portia at the table today to discuss her music, her career, and her new initiative aimed at nurturing female HBCU students. Three students who want to share their experiences attending HBCUs join her.
R&B diva Leela James joins Portia at the table today to discuss her music, her career, and her new initiative aimed at nurturing female HBCU students. Three students who want to share their experiences attending HBCUs join her.
Portia: Pitch Your Way to Profits
Portia sits down with the creator of The Black Virtual Mall Alquincia Akanundrum to discuss her passion for helping small Black businesses gain traction. Three business owners are ready to take their businesses to the next level and pitch their products to gain advice.
Portia sits down with the creator of The Black Virtual Mall Alquincia Akanundrum to discuss her passion for helping small Black businesses gain traction. Three business owners are ready to take their businesses to the next level and pitch their products to gain advice.
Portia: Veterans Health: Resources for Our Heroes
Portia pays tribute to the military veterans who sacrificed their lives to fight for our freedom. Two former army commanders, Lt. Col. Amos King and Lt. Col. Leonard Rusher, share resources for veterans suffering from mental health, homelessness, and unemployment. Plus, we hear from two more military veterans who are coping with their mental health struggles with the help of their service dogs.
Portia pays tribute to the military veterans who sacrificed their lives to fight for our freedom. Two former army commanders, Lt. Col. Amos King and Lt. Col. Leonard Rusher, share resources for veterans suffering from mental health, homelessness, and unemployment. Plus, we hear from two more military veterans who are coping with their mental health struggles with the help of their service dogs.
Portia: Behind the Funny
Portia chats with powerhouse executive Valarie Benning Thompson about being the creative force behind some of the most popular comedy tours across America. Comedian Lavar Walker comes to the table and shares his pivot from medicine to the big stage.
Portia chats with powerhouse executive Valarie Benning Thompson about being the creative force behind some of the most popular comedy tours across America. Comedian Lavar Walker comes to the table and shares his pivot from medicine to the big stage.
Portia: Empty Nest
Special contributor Natosha Reid-Rice and two mothers get real about the hardships of sending their children to college. The mothers share how they are coping when their children move out and are giving advice to parents who are struggling with letting their kids grow up.
Special contributor Natosha Reid-Rice and two mothers get real about the hardships of sending their children to college. The mothers share how they are coping when their children move out and are giving advice to parents who are struggling with letting their kids grow up.
Portia: Dating Up: Welcome to the Top Floor
Shae Primus from Bravo’s ''Love Match Atlanta'' joins Portia at the table to give her the dos and don’ts of securing a high value man. The certified love coach also shares her lessons for singles seeking a relationship but has high standards.
Shae Primus from Bravo’s ''Love Match Atlanta'' joins Portia at the table to give her the dos and don’ts of securing a high value man. The certified love coach also shares her lessons for singles seeking a relationship but has high standards.
Portia: The Power of the Arts
Art can be healing and therapeutic. It’s one of the reasons Portia loves to paint. In a candid conversation, artist Lola Okunola talks about her award-winning art pieces and what it takes to have her work selected at various exhibits. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and open up about their business, Arts Clayton Gallery.
Art can be healing and therapeutic. It’s one of the reasons Portia loves to paint. In a candid conversation, artist Lola Okunola talks about her award-winning art pieces and what it takes to have her work selected at various exhibits. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and open up about their business, Arts Clayton Gallery.
Portia: Black Love: Kem & Ericka
R&B singer Kem and his wife Erica Owens say every day is Valentine’s Day in their household. The couple talk to Portia about their secrets to maintaining a healthy and loving marriage!
R&B singer Kem and his wife Erica Owens say every day is Valentine’s Day in their household. The couple talk to Portia about their secrets to maintaining a healthy and loving marriage!
Portia: Generation Talk Part 2
The conversation heats up in the part two special of Generation Talk. During the discussion, four different generations open up about the importance of mental health, social norms, and gender identity. Plus, Portia plays “Lingo Legacy” with the panel to see how well they know key phrases from every decade!
The conversation heats up in the part two special of Generation Talk. During the discussion, four different generations open up about the importance of mental health, social norms, and gender identity. Plus, Portia plays “Lingo Legacy” with the panel to see how well they know key phrases from every decade!
Portia: Generation Talk Part 1
Four different generations, a baby boomer, a Gen X’er, a millennial, and a Gen Z’er, share their polarizing views on finances, work ethic, and dating. Portia then tests their trivia knowledge in a game called “Talking About Our Generation.”
Four different generations, a baby boomer, a Gen X’er, a millennial, and a Gen Z’er, share their polarizing views on finances, work ethic, and dating. Portia then tests their trivia knowledge in a game called “Talking About Our Generation.”
Portia: Resiliance
Portia speaks with author Tiran Jackson about bouncing back after his wife died from a freak accident. Special contributor Natosha ReidRice joins the conversation and talks about the art of resilience.
Portia speaks with author Tiran Jackson about bouncing back after his wife died from a freak accident. Special contributor Natosha ReidRice joins the conversation and talks about the art of resilience.