The Ibi Podcast.

A Tribe of Mentors from the Galaxy of Black Genius.

Featured Episode.

The Artist is Present.

In this conversation with legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones, we’re reminded of the power of investigation, the contours of beauty, and the intelligence of desire. His 43-year long career reminds us on the importance of gratitude and remaining present in your life and artistry.

The Oral History Index.

  1. Read more: E100. What If We Get It Right? with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
    E100. What If We Get It Right? with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.

    E100. What If We Get It Right? with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.

    In this milestone 100th episode of the Institute of Black Imagination podcast, we sit down with the incomparable Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson—marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and visionary climate futurist. Co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet, Dr. Johnson is at the forefront of reimagining a climate future rooted in justice, imagination, and care.

    Read more
  2. Read more: E99. Blood Memories with Gina Paige Co-Founder of African Ancestry.
    E99. Blood Memories with Gina Paige Co-Founder of African Ancestry.

    E99. Blood Memories with Gina Paige Co-Founder of African Ancestry.

    In this episode of The Institute of Black Imagination, host Dario Calmese sits down with Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, to explore the transformative power of knowing your roots. For over two decades, Gina has pioneered DNA ancestry tracing for people of African descent, helping countless individuals reclaim their lineage and reshape their identities.

    Read more
  3. Read more: E98. The Body Politic. A Conversation with Elle Moxley.
    E98. The Body Politic. A Conversation with Elle Moxley.

    E98. The Body Politic. A Conversation with Elle Moxley.

    In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with activist, organizer, and founder of the Marsha P. Johnson InstituteElle Moxley. Elle takes us on a journey through the heart of activism, the lessons learned from movement-building, and the power of Black trans leadership. She shares her experiences with Black Lives Matter, the founding of her own organization, and her reflections on love, resilience, and desire. This conversation is one of power, truth, and transformation.

    Read more
IBI DIGITAL.

play with your podcast.

IBI Digital is Black imagination and inspiration in your pocket. Designed by a team of 16 working remotely across New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Lagos, and Kampala (Uganda), IBI Digital is truly a product of decentralized Blackness. 

A gamified, mobile-native beta product, IBI Digital is designed to engage the user by bringing them into the present moment with a simple puzzle that unlocks a galaxy of inspirational books, texts, videos, images, and projects from throughout the diaspora.

Designed in response to the Covid pandemic not allowing for access to the physical archive, IBI Digital served as a solution, and became a new portal of access