Around The Way Curls

In this week's episode, Shanti prepares for high school applications while Antoinette masters the art of roasting chicken. After listening to voice mails, we are joined by very special guest, adrienne maree brown. In this conversation, adrienne discusses her new book, 'Loving Corrections. Together we explore themes of offering and receiving loving correction within interpersonal relationships and the greater collective. The discussion touches on the balance between revolutionary and reformist approaches to social change and how we can transform hopelessness into actionable steps toward collective freedom. Join us....

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NY Phil: Afromodernism - Music of the African Diaspora

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Dates and Times:

• Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM
• Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM
• Location: David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center

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In this episode, Shanti connects her recent emotional sensitivity to her fitness journey while Antoinette recounts seeing Jazmine Sullivan and Maxwell at the Serenade Tour. For politics, they briefly touch on Israel's expansion into Lebanon, discuss the murder of Marcellus Khaliifah Williams, and explore the moral dilemmas surrounding the death penalty in the United States. The dialogue shifts to Cardi B & Offset's recent social media crash out, the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and a critique of Janet Jackson's controversial remarks regarding Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of informed discourse in public figures. Join us...

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NY Phil: Afromodernism - Music of the African Diaspora

Discount Code: CULTURELP20 

Dates and Times:

• Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM
• Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM
• Location: David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center

Ticket Information:

Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/afromodernism 

Timestamp

Timestamps

00:00 Emotional Unraveling and Physical Connection

14:58 Reflections on Jazmine Sullivan & Maxwell

17:58 Cultural Events and Community Engagement

20:57 Current Events and Political Commentary

29:58 Patreon and Community Support

44:36 The Psychological Warfare of Conflict

48:14 The Normalization of Violence and Its Consequences

49:56 Media Control and the Impact on Public Perception

52:03 The Case of Marcellus Williams and the Death Penalty

01:02:46 The Death Penalty Debate: Morality and Justice

01:09:51 Cultural Reflections: Cardi B and Personal Agency

01:16:10 Janet Jackson's Controversial Remarks on Kamala Harris

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In this episode, Shanti struggles with motherhood and the infamous "I told you so" while Antoinette juggles her love life and dog "motherhood". For the main topic, we revisit the recent controversy surrounding the Shxngigs podcast and attempt to uncover "the perfect apology". We discuss the importance of accountability and authenticity in apologies and the complexities of navigating humor, especially in the context of race and gender, and offer strategies for responding to offensive jokes. Join us...

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00:00 Navigating Parenting Challenges

03:01 The Struggles of New Parenthood

05:59 The Impact of Pets on Relationships

08:59 Pop Culture Reflections: Breaking Bad

12:03 Addressing Controversial Comedy: Shits and Gigs

16:01 Understanding Apologies and Accountability

20:07 The Importance of Authenticity in Apologies

24:02 Strategies for Responding to Offensive Humor

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In this episode, Shanti finds deep satisfaction in discovering a new cleaning product while Antoinette encourages us to walk more to live longer. For politics, we offer love and light to Amber Thurman who recently died unnecessarily due to abortion laws in GA and we share our thoughts and fears on the recent conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah. We return to the conversation about immigration and how the recent racist tropes about Haitins may reveal a time-old story about race and class in America. For pop culture, we discuss the recent allegations against Diddy, discussing public perception, accountability, the intricacies of consent and abusive behavior, and the societal structures that create and enable it. Join us...

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03:01

The Quest for the Perfect Cleaner

06:00

Struggles with Sleep and Hormonal Changes

09:03

Health Insights: The Importance of Walking

11:56

Reproductive Rights and Tragic Consequences

15:00

Political Updates and Controversies

17:59

Hezbollah and Israel: Recent Conflicts

30:00

Understanding the Broader Implications of Warfare

44:33

Asylum Seekers and Community Dynamics

47:55

Historical Context of Racism and Classism

50:45

The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives

54:55

Diddy: Allegations and Indictments

01:01:41

Public Perception and Accountability

01:10:02

The Complexity of Consent and Abuse

01:22:10

Understanding the Roots of Abusive Behavior

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In this week's episode, Shanti plans a trip while Antoinette welcomes back her goddaughter pup, JoI. For our main topic, we reflect on how we lost ourselves in past love relationships. We delve into the importance of self-awareness and how we are conditioned to acquiesce in imbalanced relationship dynamics as women. We offer insight into the importance of maintaining one's identity and the significance of community and self-love to keep us grounded and honest. Join us...

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In this week's conversation, we welcome back Salaah Muhammad, community organizer, social justice advocate, political strategist and current Organizing Director for the Working Families Party, leading statewide organizing efforts in Pennsylvania.

Together we discuss the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We delve into the performances of both candidates, highlighting Harris's surgical approach and Trump's outrageous statements. The discussion covers the implications of the debate on voter dynamics, the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates, and the public's response. Salaah shares insights on the Working Families Party and the importance of community organizing, emphasizing that a vote is a strategic move rather than an emotional one.We end with our own predictions for the upcoming election and the need for continued activism. Join us...

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In this episode, Shanti considers starting martial arts classes while Antoinette shares her growing attraction to a popular character on "Breaking Bad". We respond to a voicemail from a listener about feeling dismissed or overwhelmed by well-intentioned encouragement. For our main topic, we discuss being a "people pleaser" and how we each express it differently. We explore the trauma-based causes of betraying ourselves for the benefit of others and how we can begin to notice and change those patterns. Join us...

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In this episode, Shanti and Antoinette discuss the tragic school shooting in Georgia including trying the 14-year-old shooter as an adult and a continued need for gun measures. The conversation then shifts to the new Netflix film 'The Deliverance' by Lee Daniels where Antoinette basically brings him up on charges. Does Lee Daniels deserve criticism for his continued use of stereotypical tropes lacking depth in the storytelling? Or are we just snobs? Join us...

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In this episode, Antoinette shares her recent date night in a questionable neighborhood, while Shanti reconsiders the power of affirmations by watching a television series about successful athletes. For politics, we discuss Trump's recent spiraling behavior and the speeches by the Obamas at the Democratic National Convention. We delve into Vice President Kamala's stance on the border, fracking, and Israel and address the recent division between Black and Arab communities within the pro-Palestinian movement.

For pop culture, we shift to Cam Newton's podcast interview with Dr. Bryant, where they explore the dynamics of fatherhood and broken families. The conversation explores the importance of having both parents present and attuned in a child's life. We discuss our personal experiences and differing beliefs about the ideal family structure and what the concept of being present and involved in a child's life is to us. Join us...

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We are back! In this week's episode, we discuss our return to recording after a break, our personal experiences over the summer, and the very important inter-relational work we have been doing with our business coach. We highlight the challenges and growth we have experienced in our friendship and business partnership and the need for open communication and self-correction. We share a breakthrough in learning to provide relief before correction. We explore the dynamics of correction without punishment and the need for acknowledgment and understanding. We share our attempts (and failures) of being in practice with that theory. Join us...

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