Around The Way Curls

For this week's episode, Shanti talks about an upcoming vending event at Broccoli City Festival while Antoinette recounts with pride the 8th-grade graduation of her godson. For politics, we delve into the current situation in Gaza, Russia's deployment of warships to Cuba, and the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For pop culture, we beam over Victoria Monét's newest music video release, and question if there is a silent beef between Rihanna and Beyoncé as they continue to promote their hair care lines. Our eyebrows raised as the latest Fenty hair review came from someone in Beyonce's own camp. Join us...

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00:00 Pets and Guilt: Balancing Attention and Love

03:18 Family Dynamics and Cultural Identities

08:21 The Power of Calendars for Organization

11:00 Celebrating the Art of Joyce J. Scott

24:39 Celebrating Jade's James Beard Award

27:27 Tensions Escalate in Israel and Lebanon

31:38 The Complex Situation in Gaza

39:34 Russia's Show of Force in Cuba

50:39 The Closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia

55:03 Hunter Biden's Guilty Verdict

57:40 Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Pill Restriction

01:00:16 Victoria Monét's New Music Video

01:04:24 Potential Beef Between Rihanna and Beyoncé

01:09:32 Ashley Everett's Involvement in Fenty Hair Review

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In this week's episode, Antoinette shares her excitement about receiving her recent Webby Awards while Shanti talks about a strange encounter with someone who wanted pictures of her feet. For the main topic, we discuss the break with Shanti away and its impact on us individually. We explore the difficult dynamics of our relationship and confess our need for outside help with the commitment to working on our friendship. Join us...

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00:00 Introduction and Webby Awards

01:58 Therapy and Self-Care

05:02 Curiosity about the Voicemail

29:49 The Importance of Boundaries and Asking for Help

37:13 Balancing Personal Well-being and Professional Obligations

43:47 The Role of Outside Help in Relationship Growth

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Shanti is back from break and full of revelations pertaining to fruit, the kind of relationship she wants, fried chicken, & her athleticism. Antoinette gives us an update on Blue being at away camp & thanks all of the guest hosts for holding her down the past several weeks.

For Politics as Usual they discuss various topics including Roc Nation's partnership with Philadelphia to provide scholarships, Gaza, Biden's executive order on the border, Hunter Biden's trial, and the blocking of the Fearless Fund by Edward Blum.

For Pop Culture, they chat about Rihanna's launch of Fenty Hair, which they could be loud and wrong now that new images have emerged, but they also may not be. Tricky....They then turn their energy toward conversation the return of Michael Richards, who made racist remarks in the past, and the lack of accountability and consequences he now faces. Join us.

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00:00 Gratitude and Reflection: Celebrating Podcast Guests

03:03 Revelations and Self-Reflection: Lessons from the Break

29:45 Roc Nation's Partnership with Philadelphia

42:01 Escalating Situation in Gaza

45:41 Biden's Executive Order on the Border

57:37 Hunter Biden's Trial and the Fearless Fund

01:12:46 Double Standards and Public Figures

01:15:17 Rihanna's Fenty Hair Announcement

01:26:14 Accountability and Consequences/ The Return of Michael Richards

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This week Antoinette is joined by renaissance creative, Franchesca Ramsey. Our convo covers a wide range of topics, including self-discovery, societal critique, and political commentary. Franchesca details the many pivots she's made in her career & personal life while providing insight into how she seamlessly & successfully incorporates her many talents into her brand. To end, Franchesca generously provides us with advice on navigating advocacy & authenticity while growing in your chosen field. Join us.

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Black History, For Real Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zRwxDOXqAgX6bzr2Q1Sa9

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00:00 Political Commentary and Social Media Influence

26:21Navigating Doja Cat's Behavior and the Need for Healing

29:04 The Art of Career Pivoting and Financial Stability

35:43 Blending Creative Talents and Tapping into Your Network

53:55 Accountability and Integrity in the Entertainment Industry

54:32 Navigating Career Choices and Activism in the Entertainment Industry

56:28 The Power of Personal Growth and Reflection

01:03:28 The Art of Storytelling in Podcasting

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This week Antoinette is joined by the Around the Way Curl Curmmunity's most requested guest, larger-than-life media personality, Van Lathan Jr. We begin by examining biracial identity with a breakdown of Van's newly formed Biracial Bureau of Investigation- the BBI & by discussing why he has declared himself the king of Antoinette & Shanti's hometown.

For Politics as Usual, we deep dive into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Trump's recent 34 felony conviction, and the role of voting in our current political landscape.

For Pop Culture, we focus solely on Van. He details a recent situation that required him to self-audit & publicly course-correct and delves into his personal reflections on how he, and society as a whole value masculinity & femininity. We end with our rapid-fire questions and a brief discussion on Black moms of biracial children mattering. Join us.

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Listen to Midnight Boys pod: https://www.theringer.com/the-midnight-boys 

Buy Van's Book- Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation from your fave Black bookstore: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fat-crazy-and-tired-tales-from-the-trenches-of-transformation-van-lathan/18722943?ean=9780306923722 

Listen to Van's book: Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CmdVSpUKGnjRNElc5tnxH?si=1920927d189a4af0 

Watch his film Two Distance Strangers here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81447229?trackId=14277281&tctx=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C81447229%2CVideo%3A81447229%2C 

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00:00 The BBI: Exploring Biracial Identity

06:09 Debating Zionism: Responsible Discourse and Understanding

27:38 The Complexities of the US-Israel Relationship

50:16 Trump's Legal Issues and Our Approach Voting

01:03:28 Foreign Policy Realities and Political Decision-Making

01:05:50 The Value of Women in Society

01:38:37 The Importance of Accountability

01:40:38 Exploring Masculinity and Self-Care

01:45:00 Rapid Fire Questions

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This week Antoinette is joined by the FORCE that is Olayemi Olurin, a movement lawyer, political commentator, writer, and abolitionist thinker. Together they discuss Olayemi's recent honor at the Black Girl Magic Ball, her work as a public defender, and her activism in decarceration and closing Rikers Island. The conversation touches on themes of accountability, the Democratic Party, voting, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. We then deep dive into abolition, copaganda, and the deep-rooted issues of patriarchy, rape culture, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. Olay shares her concerns about the impact of her activism on her personal life and the safety of her loved ones. Still, despite the risks, she remains committed to speaking out against systemic injustices. Join us

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Watch her epic takedown of Eric Adams on The Breakfast Club here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygNe0arsAug

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00:00 Introduction and Black Girl Magic Ball

03:16 Olayemi's Work as a Public Defender

08:03 Olayemi's YouTube Channel: Allure and Nadi

13:30 Discussion on Amber Rose

23:01 Views on Voting and Electoral Politics

25:16 The Power and Impact of Olayemi's Voice

27:19 Becoming Agents of White Supremacy

32:17 Abolition and Alternatives to Policing

36:36 America's Criminal System as a Continuation of Slavery

59:06 Unpacking Patriarchy and Rape Culture

01:01:28 Flaws in the Criminal Justice System

01:15:39 The Disproportionate Incarceration Rates

01:26:20 Challenging Black Capitalism

01:32:18 The Challenges of Advocacy and the Importance of Community

01:38:59 The Criminal Justice System and Non-Violent Crimes

01:43:26 Balancing Activism and Personal Safety

01:50:01 Continuing the Fight for Justice and Equality

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For this episode, Antoinette is joined by educator and pod fave, Marquise Devon Richards. Together they discuss Shea Universe's music, Zaya Wade's new endeavor, and their experience watching the Broadway play 'Home' courtesy of The Culture LP.

For Politics As Usual, we touch on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Dr. Cornel West's campaign for president & the dilemma third-party candidates pose, and lastly the controversial Trump endorsements from Nikki Haley and Amber Rose.

For Pop Culture, we deep-dive into the concept of accountability after the "apology" made by Diddy in response to a video leak proving his abuse of Cassie and examine the societal tendency to protect and idolize powerful individuals, particularly Black men, even when they have caused harm. Join us.

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This week Antoinette is joined by the breath of fresh air that is Hey Fran Hey. Together they discuss various topics including personal growth, finding balance, and of course The Jerrod Carmichael show. Fran shares her experience of living a calmer and more fulfilling life, while Antoinette talks about her journey of self-discovery and finding her way back to herself. Finally, with the help of 'This Here Flesh' by Cole Aurthur Riley Fran walks us through the concept of being present, in awe of, and connected to oneself as a tool to collectively combat evil & live a more fulfilling peaceful life. Join Us.

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Listen to Fran's Webby Award-winning podcast Living for We: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1160361239/living-for-we

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This week Antoinette is joined by one of her nearest dearest friends and the tornado that is Mandii B. In this conversation, Antoinette and Mandii discuss their friendship, personal updates, and various topics. They touch on the importance of being there for each other, the challenges of balancing personal and work life, and the value of having a moral compass. (06:30) They touch on the cultural appropriation of hip-hop and drag, the impact of streaming services on cable, the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the role of the US in it (32:16), and the issue of police guns ending up in the hands of criminals (35:45). They also cover on the topic of domestic abuse and the recent release of video footage showing Diddy violently attacking Cassie (1:03:44) . The conversation explores themes of gun control, the power dynamics in relationships, and the need for belief and support for victims of abuse. Finally, the conversation then shifts to the WNBA Skims campaign, which received backlash for its portrayal of female basketball players in lingerie. Mandii and Antoinette discuss the different perspectives on the campaign, including the representation of different body types and the potential impact of outrage marketing (01:31:07). Join us.

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*Trigger Warning - this episode contains themes of sexual and physical violence.

This week Antoinette is joined by artist, writer, and pod fave Joél Leon. After some unfortunate news from back home, Antoinette looks to Joél to help make sense of some of it all and questions whether or not Questlove was right when he said women and children are often collateral damage when it comes to hip-hop. A listener voicemail leads them into an interesting political debate until finally they discuss his much-anticipated book Everything and Nothing at Once- A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future. Joél generously tackles everything from the body positivity movement not yet including men to his recovery & healing from childhood sexual abuse. Join us.

Follow Joèl:

Twitter: @JoelakaMaG

IG: iamjoelleon

Buy his book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-and-nothing-at-once-a-black-man-s-reimagined-soundtrack-for-the-future-joel-leon/20604139?ean=9781250887108

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