Black Girls Being

By Black Girls Being

What's Black Girls Being about?

A podcast about black girls being intelligent, loving, funny, artistic, angry, joyful, & everything in between. Hosts Amira and Sophia discuss hip-hop, relationships, race in America, and young black womanhood.

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Black Girls Being episodes:

04.24.2018
BGB United: Pan-Africanism Today
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...
04.13.2018
BGB Freaky: Sexual Healing Pt II
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...
04.04.2018
BGB Curators: Black People Like Art Too
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...
03.27.2018
BGB Wives: The 20 Something's Perspective on Marriage & Children
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...
03.12.2018
BGB Deserving: Where Our Reparations At?
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...
03.04.2018
BGB Social: Finding Your Tribe
On episode 51 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss finding the right tribe. The ladies explain how they found their tribe, the characteristics they look for in friendships and communities, and the major signs that determine a tribe...
02.07.2018
BGB Bosses: Black Female Entrepreneurship
On episode 49 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss the realities of Black female entrepreneurship. The ladies share their personal experiences as entrepreneurs, provide helpful tips and resources, and break down the benefits and downfalls of being in...
01.30.2018
BGB Athletes: The NCAA Plantation
On episode 48 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia are joined by their good friend and former D1 athlete, Jackson, to discuss the welfare of Black collegiate athletes. The three explore the difficulties of being a Black college athlete,...
01.20.2018
BGB Played: The Fuckboy Chronicles
On episode 47 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss the problematic Fuckboy species. They give advice on how to spot a Fuckboy, when to actively avoid them, and share their own experiences dealing with Fuckboys. They also engage...
01.06.2018
BGB 2018: Best and Worst of 2017
On episode 46 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss the best and worst moments of 2017. The ladies share their favorite films, people, and albums that made the year special and also reflect on the less favorable moments...
12.24.2017
BGB Tokens: Diversity in Fashion
On episode 45 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss diversity in the high fashion industry. Amira shares her experiences working in the fashion industry and reveals the truth behind why Black people are ostracized from the industry. They...
12.15.2017
BGB Festive: Happy Black Ass Holiday
On episode 44 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss the joys and pitfalls of the holiday season. The ladies talk the relevance of Kwanzaa today, family members that won't go home until your tree is on the curb,...
12.05.2017
BGB Angry: Black Rage
On episode 43 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss Black rage and its various expressions. The ladies talk Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, toxic Black masculinity, the angry Black woman stereotype, and how Black rage has helped and hindered...
11.16.2017
BGB Cougars: Dating Younger and Older Partners
On episode 41 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss their experiences dating younger and older partners. They reflect on the societal implications, the benefits, and complexities. The ladies also talk the historic election results, Madewell's black model hair...
11.07.2017
BGB Artistic: Creating While Black
On episode 40 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia are joined by filmmaker Ashley Akunna, the creator and host of web series The Grapevine. The ladies discuss the realities of working as a Black creator, the importance of Black...
11.03.2017
BGB Healthy: Fitness & Nutrition
On episode 39 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia are joined by personal trainer and fitness coach Corbin Booker for an informative conversation on fitness. Corbin schools the ladies on healthy eating habits, gym alternatives, and the importance of...
10.23.2017
BGB Violated: Sexual Assault
On episode 38 of Black Girls Being Amira and Sophia discuss sexual assault against women(trigger warning). The ladies talk sexual assault in the workplace, rape culture and the laws that encourage it, and the reemergence of the #MeToo campaign. They...
10.16.2017
BGB Bougie: Black Elitism
On episode 37 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss Black elitism. The ladies uncover the truths and fallacies of Black elites, the history of this group, and how to squash elitism within the Black community. They also...
10.08.2017
BGB Resilient: Breakups Suck
On episode 36 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia provide a definitive guide for breakups. The ladies share about their worst breakup experiences, proper break up etiquette, and the best breakup songs. For the current event section they...
09.25.2017
BGB Non-Binary: Gender Ain't Real
On episode 35 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia are joined by friend to the show, Ray, to discuss the binary and spectrum of gender. The group uncovers the origins of gender, analyzes the Western and colonial influences...
09.18.2017
BGB Collegiate: Back to School Special
On this week's episode of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss their undergrad and master's experiences at PWIs. The ladies share tips on how they balanced school work and internships, cultivated friends, and applied what they learned after...
09.12.2017
BGB Global: Blackness in Southern Africa
On episode 33 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia are joined by visual poet, Chaze Matakala, for a comparative discussion on black experiences in the U.S. and Southern Africa. The ladies compare the way Blackness is expressed in...
09.04.2017
BGB Unconventional: Strange Love
On episode 32 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss the complexities and benefits of unconventional relationships. The ladies talk common law marriages, long distance relationships, and polyamory lovers. They also discuss Narcos season 3, Trump's pending decision...
08.29.2017
BGB Conscious: Appreciate Don't Appropriate
On episode 31 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss the true meaning of cultural appropriation and why it's so harmful. The ladies explore the various manifestations of cultural appropriation, the roles class, nationality, and religion play in...
08.22.2017
BGB Combative: White People Get It Together
On episode 30 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss dealing with white supremacy and its biggest ramifications. The ladies discuss their experiences combating overt racism, dealing with the BS of new white "allies," and their lack of...
08.05.2017
BGB Musical: Women and Hip-Hop Culture
On episode 29 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia are joined by music PR manager, Erin Spain, to discuss women’s place in hip-hop culture. The ladies detail the competitiveness of female MC’s, the lack of representation in hip-hop’s...
07.27.2017
BGB Sexual: Hoe Politics
On episode 28 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss female sexuality and the implications it has on Black womanhood. The ladies explore what it means to be a hoe, the unique ways they express their sexuality, and the stereotypes...
07.17.2017
BGB Hardy: Black Folk & Mental Health
On episode 27 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss mental health in the Black community. The ladies share their personal experiences with mental health and stigmas associated with it. They also talk Umar "The Scammer" Johnson, HBO's The Defiant...
07.07.2017
BGB Beauticians: Salon & Barbershop Talk
On episode 26 of Black Girls Being, Amira, Tyler, and Sophia are joined by Lexi Hellerman of Jane Carter Solution. The ladies talk best and worst beauty salon experiences, the impact Black beauty salons have on the culture, and the...
06.30.2017
BGB Sprung: Contemporary Black Love
On this week's episode of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, Sophia, and special guest, Shariah, share contemporary perspectives on Black love. The ladies discuss their experiences with Black love, how it's reflected in the media, and the difficulties and privileges...
06.22.2017
BGB Cautious: Don't Call 911
On episode 24 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and special guest host, McDaniel, discuss solutions for police brutality and gun violence. In conjunction with the topic, the trio analyze the impact of federal and state governments, the hypocrisy of...
06.08.2017
BGB Allies: Black BBQ Invitations
On episode 23 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia distribute Black BBQ invitations to racial allies. The ladies discuss the right and wrong ways to be an ally to the Black community, intersectionality and the debilitating effects of...
05.27.2017
BGB Respected: Patriarchy Is For The Birds
On episode 22 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss global patriarchy. Inspired by Amira and Sophia's adventures in Thailand, the women discuss the presence of patriarchy within different cultures and religions. They also talk about their Thailand...
05.21.2017
BGB Social: SoulSwipe Right
On episode 21 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss their experiences with dating apps. The ladies rate their favorite apps, discuss their successes and woes and analyze the implications app dating has on hook-up culture. They also...
05.10.2017
BGB Childish: Growing Up in Black Households
On episode 20 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss growing up in Black households. The ladies talk beatings, heart attack food, crazy Aunties and Tyler's attempt to call her Nigerian father by his first name. They also...
05.01.2017
BGB Mindful: A Conversation w/ Topaz Jones
On episode 19 musician, Topaz Jones, joins Amira, Tyler and Sophia as their first male guest to discuss the impact men and women have on each other's careers, appearance, and overall life choices. Hint: Topaz admits he spruced up his...
04.27.2017
BGB Spontaneous: The Episode About Nothing
On episode 18 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss a whole lot of nothing. That's right, no topic, just an episode of unfiltered shit talking about today's current events. They talk Bill O'Reilly's unemployed ass, Kendrick Lamar's...
04.17.2017
BGB Broke: Money, Cash, Hoes
On episode 17 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler and Sophia discuss all things money. Listen to their thoughts on budgeting, investing and building financial literacy in the Black community. They also talk shit about Pepsi's dumb ass commercial, Guerrilla's...
04.11.2017
BGB Underappreciated: #BlackWomenAtWork
On episode 16 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss politics and share the best tweets from the trending topic #BlackWomenAtWork. Amira and Sophia also enter into an insightful debate about the true meanings behind the labels liberal,...
04.05.2017
BGB Passionate: Sexual Healing
On episode 15 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss all things sex. No explanation needed. Also they talk Kendrick Lamar and Dave Chappelle, and Amira's new idea to replace Amber Alerts with Shaniqua alerts.
03.27.2017
BGB Colorful: The Different Shades of Colorism
In episode 14 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss the prevalence of Colorism in the Black community. They also talk missing Black DC girls, their hometown engaging in some good ole' fashioned mis-educated racism, and Drake's new...
03.16.2017
BGB Queer: Black Folk and the LGBTQ Community
On episode 13 of Black Girls Being Amira and Tyler discuss the relationship between the Black community and LGBTQ community. Their conversation highlights the effects generational, geographical, and religious differences have on the Black perspective of LGBTQ rights and privileges and what...
03.08.2017
BGB Animated: The Portrayal of Black Women on TV
On episode 12 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia discuss the lack of diversity among the Black female narratives on TV. The ladies get nostalgic discussing their favorite throwback television shows and ponder the affects reality TV has...
03.01.2017
BGB Proud: We Like Our Baby Hair and Kinky Twist
On episode 11 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia invite us into their kitchen (the one their moms burned the hell out of with a hot comb). Yes, this episode is all about Black hair and the myths,...
02.22.2017
BGB Bae: Dating in Your 20s
On episode 10 of Black Girls Being Amira, Tyler, and Sophia reflect on the complexities of dating in their 20s. The ladies conduct a CIA investigation into what it actually means to date, men's wizard-like manipulation skills, and whether or...
02.14.2017
BGB Deprived: Schools Love Spreading Alternative Black History Facts
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...
02.09.2017
BGB Affable: What About Your Friends?
On episode 8 of Black Girls Being Amira and Tyler discuss friendship while celebrating their 4th friendaversary. They reflect on their experiences living with friends, borrowing money from friends, and having to drop a bitch as a friend. Additional topics...
02.02.2017
BGB Alluring: Beauty Talk w/ Zuri Marley
On episode 7 of Black Girls Being, Amira and Tyler are joined by artist, curator, and beauty aficionado Zuri Marley. The trio discuss all things beauty, including the best skin care treatments, makeup products, and application methods. Other topics include:...
01.25.2017
BGB Adventurous: The Traveling Tales
In episode 6 of Black Girls Being, guest co-host Tyler Okuns joins Amira once again to discuss the beauty of broke girl jet-setting. Listen as they discuss their favorite travel experiences, locations, resources, and offer helpful tips like how to...
01.20.2017
BGB Versatile: Dating Caribbean & African Men
In episode 5 of Black Girls Being, Amira and guest host Tyler discuss gender roles and the ups and downs of dating Caribbean & African Men. Other fuckery includes: our thoughts on Aaliyah's shady uncle, the most white privilege Gofund...

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Black Girls Being episodes:

BGB United: Pan-Africanism Today

BGB Freaky: Sexual Healing Pt II

BGB Curators: Black People Like Art Too

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

BGB Deserving: Where Our Reparations At?

BGB Social: Finding Your Tribe

BGB Bosses: Black Female Entrepreneurship

BGB Athletes: The NCAA Plantation

BGB Played: The Fuckboy Chronicles

BGB 2018: Best and Worst of 2017

BGB Tokens: Diversity in Fashion

BGB Festive: Happy Black Ass Holiday

BGB Angry: Black Rage

BGB Cougars: Dating Younger and Older Partners

BGB Artistic: Creating While Black

BGB Healthy: Fitness & Nutrition

BGB Violated: Sexual Assault

BGB Bougie: Black Elitism

BGB Resilient: Breakups Suck

BGB Non-Binary: Gender Ain't Real

BGB Collegiate: Back to School Special

BGB Global: Blackness in Southern Africa

BGB Unconventional: Strange Love

BGB Conscious: Appreciate Don't Appropriate

BGB Combative: White People Get It Together

BGB Musical: Women and Hip-Hop Culture

BGB Sexual: Hoe Politics

BGB Hardy: Black Folk & Mental Health

BGB Beauticians: Salon & Barbershop Talk

BGB Sprung: Contemporary Black Love

BGB Cautious: Don't Call 911

BGB Allies: Black BBQ Invitations

BGB Respected: Patriarchy Is For The Birds

BGB Social: SoulSwipe Right

BGB Childish: Growing Up in Black Households

BGB Mindful: A Conversation w/ Topaz Jones

BGB Spontaneous: The Episode About Nothing

BGB Broke: Money, Cash, Hoes

BGB Underappreciated: #BlackWomenAtWork

BGB Passionate: Sexual Healing

BGB Colorful: The Different Shades of Colorism

BGB Queer: Black Folk and the LGBTQ Community

BGB Animated: The Portrayal of Black Women on TV

BGB Proud: We Like Our Baby Hair and Kinky Twist

BGB Bae: Dating in Your 20s

BGB Deprived: Schools Love Spreading Alternative Black History Facts

BGB Affable: What About Your Friends?

BGB Alluring: Beauty Talk w/ Zuri Marley

BGB Adventurous: The Traveling Tales

BGB Versatile: Dating Caribbean & African Men