In this episode, we continue our discussion of critical race theory as MP shares how he plans to use it in his dissertation research. We also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension and new legislation requiring universities in Florida to survey their faculty, staff, and students to ensure that college campuses are not becoming "hotbeds for stale ideologies". 

The war on critical race theory hits close to home as our state passes a bill banning the theory in schools and stating that it teaches kids to "hate our country and hate each other." In this episode, we talk about how Tee Chin uses CRT in her research with Black mothers. We also chat about a recent example of structural racism at the intersection of the NFL and our healthcare system - an assumption that Black football players start at a lower cognitive function than white players. 

#NoBlackPain It's the joy for me! This episode is all about joy. How do we remain joyful despite the trauma that can come from being Black in America? We both share what joy means to us personally and some things in our lives that bring us joy. 

In Episode 22, We chat about experiencing burnout as a graduate student. We also consider the importance and the burden of keeping up with the Derek Chauvin trial. Next, we pay homage to the legend DMX and what his music and legacy mean to us personally. We end by discussing mistrust of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Black community and the racial disparities in vaccine dissemination. 

Stop Asian Hate. In this episode, we discuss last week's tragic events in Atlanta how it serves as a reminder that the liberation of all racialized minorities is connected. We also discuss Florida's governor's recent remarks regarding critical race theory and why the theory's power is so feared and maligned by political conservatives. We close by chatting about Sharon Osbourne's Meghan Markle-related outburst on The Talk and Justin Bieber's new album and his confusing interlude choices.

In this episode, we discuss whether or not Lion King can be considered a Black movie. This leads to a broader conversation on what makes something a "Black" show or film. Is Scandal a Black show? What about Orange Is the New Black? Next, Tee Chin introduces MP to the latest controversy in the Bachelor nation. We talk about cancel culture and the racism that has long been a part of the Bachelor's history. 

In this episode, Tee Chin shares some of her experiences from being on the academic job market. MP finally stops being cryptic and tells everyone about the business he just launched. Tee Chin shares her shocking 23 & Me results, which leads to a conversation about who would be eligible to receive reparations from the United States. We wrap up by chatting about the Chloe Bailey video that broke the internet and sparked the viral #silhouettechallenge.