Blacktivities

Black women have been bonding over shared oppression and discrimination for centuries, so why is it so hard for them to make new friends as adults? What does it look like for us to support one another? Shannon and Lisa talk queen talk on this episode of Blacktivities.

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Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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On this episode of Blacktivities, our hosts explore the history of segregation and integration in America. The impact of integration on the Black community is discussed - good and bad, and Shannon and Lisa share their own struggles with raising young black children in a society that still has not overcome racial issues. Lisa discusses an incident that changed her parenting approach regarding talking to children about race.

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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The phrase "black don't crack" has floated around our community for decades, but is it true? Shannon and Lisa put this saying to the test with scientific receipts and discuss whether or not it puts some added pressure on us as black women to look goodt as we age.

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

Black men's mental health is a topic that is often overlooked, and there are many layers behind how black men deal with their emotions. Do all men struggle with emotion, or do black men have it harder? What do black women need to know about black men's emotions? Shannon and Lisa discuss this and more on episode 5.

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

It's 2023! Why are we still celebrating black first milestones? Should we continue to celebrate, or are we doing the most? And what does it mean that we are still having so many first black this and thats in 2023?

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

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What is black love all about? How has that looked throughout generations and historically in tv and film? Shannon and Lisa discuss these questions and more.

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

Has your blackness ever been challenged? In the past, there were tests like the brown paper bag, comb, and ruler tests to determine blackness. Today, we are still judging blackness, just in different ways. Shannon and Lisa discuss and more on this week’s episode.

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

Am I the only one who didn't know that there is an official theme for black history month each year? Is black history month even still necessary? Lisa and Shannon discuss the history and what would need to happen before black history month is eliminated.

Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache!

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1. Share this episode with a friend.
2. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode.
3. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.
4. Follow us on social media.
5. Bling the hotline and leave us a message. (770) 744-1749

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About the Hosts

Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

Continue the Conversation on Social Media:

Instagram - @blacktivitiespod

Twitter - @blackpanachellc

Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

The Supreme Court is considering ending affirmative action, but how will this affect the black community? Being that it was once illegal, education was prized in black culture. What is the state of education in our community today?

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Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.

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The midterm polls are open, and Georgia has two key races with three black candidates. One of those candidates, Stacey Abrams, is a black woman. On this episode, Shannon and Lisa talk politics, the electoral college, and who we think represents our best interests as black women.

Who will take Georgia? Walker or Warnock? Abrams or Kemp?

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