Afros 'N Convos

It's the 2020 recap! It's been a long year - and we come together to reflect on the good and the bad, the ups and the downs this year brought us. It's our last episode of the year - we will see you all at the top of 2021!

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Minneapolis city council puts "Defund the Police" into action by removing $8 million from the police budget. Marvel announces it will not recast T'Challa in Black Panther in honor of Chadwick Boseman. Letitcia Wright (actress who plays Shuri, Black Panther's sister) steps into hot water on her social media platform. Colin Kaepernick partners with Ben & Jerry's and comes up with a vegan ice cream flavor to support his charity. The Texas Attorney General sues GA, PA, MI, and WI - spoiler alert: it got thrown out. 

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Buying gifts and holiday spending can get out of hand. Listen in to see how we're all planning to keep it under control. Plus tips on how to find extra cash for the holiday season. Also, when is too soon to buy a gift when dating? 

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Dave Chappelle calls Netflix to have them remove "The Chappelle Show" - find out what we think. Wendy Williams is getting a biopic on Lifetime. Snoop Dogg is taking his boxer announcing talent full-time. Jeremih is recovering after a difficult fight against the coronavirus.  The CDC has shortened the recommended quarantine time to 7-10 days. Donald Trump has raised nearly half a billion dollars in his campaign to overturn the election results. Former presidents Bush, Clinton, and Obama have raised their hand to get COVID vaccines publicly. Scotland is first country to make feminine products free. 

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! But for some, this time of the year can be filled with anxiety and loneliness - whether it's from the loss of a loved one or figuring out how to navigate tough conversation with loved ones. This episode we dive into some of our own personal struggles and tips that we have to deal with them - and also the things we are looking forward to this holiday season.

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Former President Obama's new memoir sells over 860k copies on the first day. COVID numbers are on the rise as the holiday season nears. COVID vaccines are now on the horizon from Pfizer and Moderna. Victor Glover is the first black astronaut to make it to the International Space Station since its completion. Petitions are circulating to have LeVar Burton replace the late Alex Trebek on Jeopardy. 

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Thanksgiving is upon us! While this is normally an exciting time, 2020 has brought a lot of uncertainty into the mix. But while this year has been crazy, there are still things to be thankful for. We take a second to sit back and reflect on the good things in our lives right now. We hope you find things to be thankful for this season and that you have a safe Thanksgiving. 

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Outgoing President Trump seeks advice on whether he can pardon himself. Blue Ivy Carter shows us she's a boss herself. We learn what a Shadow Congressperson for DC representation. Companies are now moving away from their missions to create a more diverse line of products. Are we shocked?

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With the 2020 campaign nearly behind us, we have a Vice President Elect by the name of Kamala Harris. She's black, she's an HBCU grad, she's an AKA, and she has a "difficult" name. On this episode, we dive into what her rise means for us.

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WE MADE IT! This episode was recorded before we got the projection, so things definitely have changed! But we have tons of other information that you'll find informative and entertaining besides the 2020 Presidential Election. 

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