Val and Kendra discuss the origins of the word queer and how a slur moved to be empowering and even revolutionary. We would love to hear how you all relate to, despise, or ignore the word. We also shout-out a Houston organization that is doing amazing things.

Val and Kendra gush over the Com-Rom (yes we said what we said) of the year!!! Jordan Edward's killer was convicted, Texas believes in training students to interact with police officers, not the other way around, and Val plugs an amazing organization, SAYSN. Did we mention it's our SEASON 3 PREMIERE?!

Val and Kendra's take on Ta-Nehisi Coates' take on Kanye. They discuss the trauma of viral police killing videos and the piece of art "This is America" from Childish Gambino. And conclude season 2 with celebration of Native American and Black Excellence.

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Val and Kendra continue to be in awe of the magical, mystical, incredible Janelle Monáe for a plethora of reasons. Val comes out to her folks. They tell you all what the Bechdel Test is, all while learning that a record number of women are running for the House of Representatives!! And why now, more than ever, we need to protect sex workers. Let Me See You submitted by Evany Martinez. Follow her on Instagram @poetrynirvana

Val and Kendra send a giant FU to Tennessee lawmakers who, not once but TWICE, refuse to denounce neo nazi’s and label them a terrorist organization. Kendra declares once and for all that, it’s not about swimsuits; the modesty talk surrounding women and girl this time of year. They share the news that, simply referring to transgender people BY THEIR NAME decreases depression, suicide ideation and attempts. They share some hope with innovative science findings and bum everyone out with news from Flint, Michigan. Let Me See You Submission submitted by @msnikswords follow them on Instagram.

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Val and Kendra remember their Lord of The Ring's crushes. They discuss how African Americans are the only group to earn less money now than in 2000. They dive into why Black and Hispanic students are extremely LESS likely to be identified as gifted and talented. And they ask, what's the difference between a frat and a gang? Let Me See You submission performed by Everybodys Favorite Cousin, follow them on Instagram @everybodys_favorite_cousin and Twitter @gloriousEFC.

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Val and Kendra discuss if people of color can be racist, spoiler alert: it has everything to do with power. Val shares the deets about her trip to D.C. They fangirl out about their love for Janelle Monae and explain why Katy Perry absolutely and unequivocally committed sexual harassment in the workplace. Let Me See You Submission performed by @poetrynthings, follow them on Instagram.

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Val & Kendra gush about their new favorite film, Black Panther, Val tells a story about a racist encounter and, as educators, they each state emphatically why they will not be carrying guns in the classroom.

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Val & Kendra tell you their incredible news, dish about their admiration for superstar Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, as well as talk about THAT Superbowl commercial. They also explain how they cannot wait and plan to dedicate all their money and the entirety of next weekend to the glorious magnificent achievement that is, Black Panther. Not to mention Lupita Nyong'o has signed off on writing a children's book for dark-skinned girls!!! Let Me See You Submitted by Ashley "Saywut Wut" Moyer performed at, 26.00 and yes she is not only singing but also beat boxing! Check out the video at http://www.allthis.org/let-me-see-you.html

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Val, Kendra and their first guest host EVER, the amazing and remarkable Selena breakdown Robin DeAngelo's 2011 article, White Fragility. They get real about why racism is so prevalent and NEVER spoken about and how that perpetuates it even further. Let Me See You Submission written and performed by Sophie, fellow TEDXABQ speaker, shared at 1.11

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