In reflection of Black History month in the U.S., the Bees discuss the concept of Black excellence and respectability politics. We give our takes on the shift in how Black American icons are viewed, and weigh in on why certain parts of African history are sensationalized over others. 
 
 
 
Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2

In reflection of Black History month in the U.S., the Bees discuss the concept of Black excellence and respectability politics. We give our takes on the shift in how Black American icons are viewed, and weigh in on why certain parts of African history are sensationalized over others. Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2

Black Excellence (and the pedestals of racism)

Bee Lola and B.E. Lyonga are the hosts of Two Bees In A Pod. Two Cameroonian immigrant women discussing our experiences in the United States, our perspectives on navigating various aspects of life while straddling both cultures, and our takes on trending cultural discourse.

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