Afros 'N Convos

Our Book Convo on Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi opened the door to an interesting conversation - how does colonization show up in Christianity? This week, we dive right in to the role the church has played in the colonization of people groups and how remnants of colonization still appear in Christianity today.

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Yet another black man, Daunte Wright, was shot and killed by the police in Minnesota, in the midst of the ongoing trial seeking justice for George Floyd. A Virginia Army officer was aggressively stopped by the police after leading the officers to a well-lit gas station. The WNBA unveils new jerseys in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Who’s better Jamie Foxx or Will Smith (I think y’all know our answer by this point). Will Smith and Apple and set to begin filming a movie on emancipation - originally set to be filmed in Atlanta. They’re taking their talents elsewhere, thanks to Georgia’s new voting law. Bridgerton is renewed for seasons 3 and 4, before season 2 is even released. And lastly, the age-old question…who pumps the gas?!

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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi follows the stories of the descendants of two half-sisters, Esi and Effia, who know nothing of each other despite residing in the same castle at one point. However, Effie resided in the castle’s residence as the wife of a British solder, while Esi was held in the slave dungeons below and later sold into slavery. Homegoing takes us on a journey through the generations that follow the sisters, chronicling the impact of slavery, racism, and colonialism on each member.

Join us as we discuss the book and our thoughts.

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HBCUs will rule the court in 2022 at the first ever HBCU All-Star basketball game. Adia Barnes and Dawn Staley make history as the first Black head coaches in the Women's Final Four during March Madness. MLB moves its All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver over Georgia's voting bill. Forbes released its annual list of the richest people in the world, containing 7 Black people. Kanye West, one of those 7 Black people, inks deal with Netflix to release a documentary that is 20 years in the making. Utah passes a bill making the biological father responsible for half the costs associated with pregnancy. Arkansas Governor Hutchinson vetos a bill that would have prevented gender-affirming surgeries for children under the age of 18. 

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This week we have fun talking about actors, movies, tv shows, and music. What or who is overrated? Underrated? And then we get into some of our guilty pleasures! Tune in, you may be surprised! 

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Everyone is talking about and watching the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin. The NCAA admits that there is a $13.5 million budget gap between the men's and women's basketball tournaments. New Zealand passed a law allowing for parents to take time off from work after experiencing a miscarriage. Saweetie and Quavo had an elevator incident of their own.

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences released their nominations for the Oscars last week. We picked three movies that were nominated for some major categories, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and Nomadland. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the movies and their nominations. There are a few spoilers throughout, so make sure to watch the movies first!

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The U.S. faces its second mass shooting in a week with the murder of 10 victims in Boulder, CO. What's next for gun laws in America? Issa Rae signs major deal with WarnerMedia and is looking forward to bringing forth new content, in both television and film. Evanston, IL becomes the first U.S. city set to pay reparations to its Black residents. Oakland, CA looks to do a test run on guaranteed universal income for 600 families for a year. The NCAA completely drops the ball on their accommodations for their women's basketball teams and got caught. 

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33 years after the release of the cult classic, Coming to America, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall team up again for another voyage to America - this time to find a male heir for now-King Akeem. We watch as they teach King Akeem's son, Lavelle, how to be a prince in Zamunda. But, is he suited to take the throne?

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Haitians make their grievances with their government known with the worldwide trending hashtag #FreeHaiti on social media. We stand with the Asian American community in the midst of the tragic murders in Atlanta, GA. Marsai Martin takes her talents to the Disney Channel as she produces the new show "Saturdays." Beyonce makes history as the most decorated singer in Grammy history with 28 wins. Blue Ivy also scores her first Grammy and becomes the 2nd youngest to win the award. Megan Thee Stallion also cleans up at the Grammys with three wins for the night and a NSFW performance that was the talk of the award show. Bachelor Matt's season is finally over - the After the Final Rose, hosted by Emmanuel Acho went over awkwardly. Sharon Osbourne gets into it with her co-hosts on The Talk after defending friend Piers Morgan. Europe is entering its third wave of the COVID-19. Man in Indianapolis kills family over stimulus money. Goldman Sachs says they will invest billions (yes, billions) in black women. And Jackson State University defeats Mississippi Valley in their first SWAC game under Coach Deion Sanders. But, Coach Sanders is more than just a football coach for these men.

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