In this week’s episode, we take a peak into the life of a gay black man striving in a world some believe not to be “made for him”. Take a listen as we discuss life now in the midst of uprising and our new normal.

In this episode, we get suggestions for laid-back series available on Netflix and Hulu ranging from Comic to Drama with some things in between. We also get a taste of the islands in the Soca/Dancehall inspired Music session.

In this episode, Rifka details her challenges as a Black woman with a very Jewish name. Throughout the course of her story, she highlights the importance of education in the black community!! Especially among its youth! Let’s continue to find and/or create resources that serve us! Also know who your local politicians are and hold them accountable. This is for all of us!

Check out Brooklyn Free School

Brooklynfreeschool.org

I think it’s safe to say we have ALL been dealing with a lot since being in lockdown. How are you coping in this time? Let’s discuss resources for mental health and wellness to aid our self care amidst all the chaos!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569

https://www.diveinwell.com/

https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/?hl=en

In this episode, we dive into the different nuances of the conversation concerning the Goethe Floyd case, assessing the polarizing response from various perspectives. *WAYS YOU CAN HELP*

-PETITIONS & DONATIONS-

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#

https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_22414602_en-US%3Av7&recruiter=919058260&recruited_by_id=b132acb0-f68d-11e8-8702-fbff1611eb42&utm_source=shar

https://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/#petition

*BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES*

https://www.blackpolice.org/

https://www.carverbank.com/

https://www.innocenceproject.org/

https://www.blackownedbrooklyn.com/

In today’s Culture Convo, Patricia Figueroa and the host Rifka discus Black identity within the Latin community and myths surrounding the “Afro Latinx” movement.

Take a ride with me through my random thoughts in this time of quarantine and dilemmas, swerving through dating, masks & podcasts! Can you relate?

All Black Matters will be getting into all of your favorite topics before you know it ! Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode Rifka chats with Bianca Printemps about life and identity through the lens of being woman, black & Haitian American and how she juggles the three.

In this episode we discuss black media, we highlight some dope trailblazers and question the plight of others. For Top Picks, we dive into music that stood out this week and gave pure vibes! Send all commentary through voice message via the Anchor app or by email [email protected]!