Children are an oppressed class. Moreover, black children are the most oppressed, exploited, and oversexualized class of minority people. The total disenfranchisement of black children is a result of their age and race, but it prevents them from addressing the systemic racism that they confront every day. Black children are more susceptible to being led down the school to prison pipeline, compared to the white counterparts. We need to have a conversation about the importance of protecting, advoc...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
If the following statement triggers you, then this message is probably for you: You need to go to therapy. Historically, it has been argued that people of African American descent are victims of generational trauma that is often influenced by ancestral trauma. Because of these genetic predispositions, African American people are more likely to be exposed to certain mental health issues. This, paired with a lack of cultural understanding and a negative stigma surrounding the idea of going to ther...
Oct 06, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We see these headlines everywhere. They’re almost inescapable: “Few Police Officers Who Cause Deaths Are Charged or Convicted” “The Roman Catholic Church and Pedophilia: The Story Never Ends” “January 6 Hearing Recap: Trump’s Attempted Coup Comes Into Focus” What do these headlines have in common? Mostly white men, who abuse their power, and are rarely held accountable for them. The privilege wielded by powerful, white men creates room for corruptibility, as well as, the opportunity to avoid har...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The ‘N’ word is one of the most notorious words in American culture. Some words carry more weight than others. No other American surname carries as much purposeful cruelty, exclusively- while simultaneously promoting unity and endearment. In this episode, my guest speaker Kerry McKenzie and I, will share our experiences and opinions regarding the ‘N’ word, the history behind the ‘n’ word, as well as, the revolutionary way that black people have transformed the ‘n’ word into a term of endearment,...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Throughout his time in media, Dr. Umar Johnson is probably best know for his advocacy against interracial relationships. “The Snow Bunny Crisis,” a phrase coined by Johnson, brings awareness to the climbing rate of African Americans, mostly black men, who choose to date outside of their race. As well as, the potential threats or dangers black partners are placed in while navigating through nonblack dating spaces. This episode depicts the dating world within the black community, through the eyes ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode is a love letter dedicated to black women. It is my belief that the black woman is the glue that holds the community together. Although the black woman is the blueprint, she is ridiculed and berated by the media, society, the black community, as well as by other black women. It is the shared goal of myself and my guest Aspen Humes, to discuss the progress of modern black women and ways to uplift this dynamic community.
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Malcolm X said "The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” The media has the power to influence minds, ideas, behaviors, and attitudes of the masses. With the media’s ability to change the perception of how people view things, it is clear that it has become a weaponized tool that has the ability to ultimately control the minds of the masses. In the...
Sep 01, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 4
“It only takes a little of white brain washing to activate the “Coon Chip” in the average negro.” -Dr. Umar Johnson It has come to our attention that the black community is not aware that many of the cultural and social norms in America are rooted in white supremacy and racism. The episode is dedicated to highlighting and revealing the harmful effects of Eurocentric ideology in black culture, and ways to combat this issue. Join myself and Yolanda Kelly on this fun ride!
Sep 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week we will be discussing the importance of establishing and implementing boundaries while navigating white spaces. Boundaries, personal and social, are vital in order for us to thrive in the black community. In this episode, me and Wavo, will discuss vital boundaries to implement in your day to day life to set limits, so that others demographics will not have the opportunity to take advantage or hurt us. Establishing and implementing blacker boundaries will give black people a greater opp...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Sister Souljah once said, “I hadn't met any good White people. It's a question of power. Willing to give up power, resources, pay Black people reparations. Tell your parents how racism affects & kills Black people. That's my definition of good white people and I haven't met any like that.” In this episode, I would like to discuss whiteness, primarily in America, the effects of colonization, and how to differentiate between what Sister Souljah considered a “good white” person from a "bad" one...
Sep 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Afrocentric: Af·ro·cen·tric /ˌafrōˈsentrik/ adjective 1. regarding African or black culture as preeminent. Being Afrocentric is the act of learning how to view the world from a black point of view, rather than seeing it through a whitewashed or Eurocentric point of view. Our podcast understands that black lives are not a monolithic experience, and there is more than one way to view and perceive it. We all may have overcome different circumstances in our lives, but the experiences that we share a...
Jul 25, 2022•2 min
