Afros 'N Convos

This week we watched 2 Distant Strangers and Monster (both on Netflix). Both deal with the stories of black men and the criminal justice system.  Check them out and then tune in here to hear our thoughts!

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The CDC says fully vaccinated people can go outside (and inside) without masks on - and the people are confused! Delaware State University announces that it is canceling up to $700,000 in student loan debt for graduates affected by the pandemic. Black woman's home value more than doubles when appraiser thinks homeowner is white. GQ names ASAP Rocky Prettiest Man Alive. The World Health Organization says working hard kills - just say no. University of South Carolina president resigns over plagiarism. Russell Simmons sues ex-Kimora Lee for allegedly stealing his stock. 

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Body positivity is the movement. And it's all about loving yourself and your body just as you are. As the summer is rolling around, body positivity is all the more important, as shorts get shorter, shirts get tighter, and we bring out the swimwear. So what are our thoughts on where we are with our physical appearance. And, if we're not where we want to be, what are we doing to get there. 

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May is AAPI Heritage Month. This week, we recognize Anna May Wong and Sandra Oh.

L.A. to reach herd immunity by July 2021. Tom Cruise hands back his Golden Globe awards - and NBC refuses to broadcast the Golden Globe award show in 2022 - over lack of diversity. 16 year-old Curtis Lawrence was accepted into several universities, including Harvard and Yale, and picks Florida A&M University, an HBCU. Maya Angelou set to have seven versions of a quarter. Phylicia Rashad named as Dean of the Fine Arts College at Howard University. Billboard names Drake as Artist of the Decade for 2010-2020. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces its inductees, including Jay-Z, Tina Turner, and LL Cool J. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams shakes the internet when she got engaged to her "friend's" ex-husband a month after they publicly announced their divorce. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One thing that plays a huge part in mental (and emotional) health is your level of stress. Stress can have so many negative effects on your body, both physically and mentally. We discuss some ways stress impacts us and some steps we are taking to lower our stress levels. 

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The famous couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, call it quits after 27 years of marriage - with no prenup! Colombia is experiencing week-long violent protests. Shaqir O'Neal, son of Shaquille O'Neal, chooses to take his talents to Texas Southern University, another HBCU. Is this a new wave?! Also, the Red Table Talk tackled the debate of monogamy vs. polyamory. We weigh in.

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It's been over a year since the world as we knew it completely changed after the pandemic made its way to America. A year of being shut down and distant from people has completely changed us, in some good ways and in some interesting ways. One thing we know is things likely will never be the same. We reflect on how this year has changed us and what we're looking forward to in the future.

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More police-involved shootings right after the Chauvin verdict. Black-owned app ANJEL converts your phone into a "body cam" in the event of a police encounter. Florida couple doesn't take no for an answer for their wedding venue. Mother goes to Tik Tok to ask if would be problematic to braid and put beads in her White daughter's hair to match her daughter's best friend, who happens to be Black. The Oscars manages to find some controversy again this year. India is going through tough COVID times. 

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This week, we engage in a lighthearted and fun game of "Would You Rather...?" 

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The jury came back with its verdict in the trial of Officer Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. We react to the verdict. 

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