On episode 9 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and newest team member, Sophia, discuss the lies or "alternative facts" spread in school textbooks and classrooms about Black History. How many reports did they give on MLK? Why did they only learn about Black History 2 weeks out of the year? These puzzling, however practical, questions are answered after they discuss NYFW afterparty shenanigans, Patriots players refusing to visit the SUPER White House, and Netflix's Dear White People backlash.

BGB Deprived: Schools Love Spreading Alternative Black History Facts

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On this week's episode of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia are joined by Zizipho, owner of South African feminine hygiene company @sheba_feminine, to discuss Pan-Africanism. They look at Pan-Africanism from a contemporary standpoint and reference how social media and the internet has changed the way Black people from the diaspora and Africa relate to one another, and what still needs to be done to unite all black people around the world. They also discuss J. Cole's new Pulitzer Prize worthy album, the pros and cons of slavery as requested by a Texas middle school teacher, and TIME's new influential people list.

BGB United: Pan-Africanism Today

On episode 55 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss sex and its many ups and downs. The ladies talk avoiding STDs, the shady "what's your body count" question, and other random comments on the subject. They also discuss Drake's new female anthem featuring Issa Rae in green silk, the UK keeping Ethiopia's stolen treasures #colonizers, Kali Uchis' new album, South Carolina's return to the dark side, and more!

BGB Freaky: Sexual Healing Pt II

On episode 54 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia are joined by contemporary art curator, Kiara Ventura. The Bronx bred curator shares her experiences working in a predominately white industry, provides tips for artists and curators of color interested in entering the field, and talks about her latest exhibit "For Us" now on view at BronxArtSpace. Amira and Sophia also discuss the U.S. government's ongoing plot to disenfranchise POC, Chloe x Halle's FIRE new album, and the season finale of Grown-ish (why did Zoey pick Luka?)

BGB Curators: Black People Like Art Too

On episode 53 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia share their perspectives on marriage and raising children. The ladies reveal whether they see marriage and children in their future, question the contemporary arrangements of marriage, and discuss putting an end to shaming women with no spouse or children. They also talk March For Our Lives, the senseless murder of Stephon Clark, Netflix's new original movie Roxanne Roxanne, & more!

BGB Wives: The 20 Something's Perspective on Marriage & Children

On episode 52 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss reparations for Black Americans. The ladies provide information about Black America's prior attempts at receiving reparations, the most affective way the U.S. government can distribute reparations, and calculate just how much the black community is owed. They also talk Compton Mayor Aja Brown's decision to run for congress, Amandla Stenberg's interview about turning down Black Panther, Anderson .Paak's new single, and more!

BGB Deprived: Schools Love Spreading Alternative Black History Facts

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