BOLD Black Girls

In this episode, the BOLD Black Girls Podcast teams up with the 'We are Meaningful Podcast' to discuss their narrative, "Assimilate, Please" . We share our personal experiences of assimilating, the inequitable and racist standards of professionalism and culture fit imposed on people of color, and the pressure to conform.

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In this week's episode, we continue our discussion of Black Women in America specifically our influence and impact. We share our personal POV of the most recent VP elect, Kamala Harris - her extensive resume and experience that qualified her to be chosen!

Call to Action:

• Be Strategic
• Speak your truth to your power
• Be prepared

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In this episode, we continue the discuss Black Women and WAP -- that's right Women and Pay specifically Black Women's Equal Pay (August 14, 2020). For Black women, Equal Pay Day is actually August 22, meaning Black women must work four months more than white women (and eight months into the "new" year) before earning as much as their white male counterparts made in 2020. In addition, we also share our thoughts on the new song by Cardi B and Meg the Stallion!

Call to Action:

• Give yourself Patience and Grace
• Find your Peace and Joy
• Purposely Play and Rest
• Be KIND

As Black Women, we are more than capable to lead, and have earned the right to demand what we are owed for our contribution to this country, and the world as a whole. Let's not be afraid to use our voices personally, professionally, politically, etc.

Call to Action:

• Heal mentally and spiritually, through therapy and building a relationship with God; This will help you build confidence in your awesomeness!
• Educate yourself - Read Tiffany Cross' new book, "Say it Louder! Black Voices, White Narratives, and Saving our Democracy"
• Organize - Your family and community around civic engagement (not just presidential but also locally)

This week we were on location at the cabins in Broken Bow, OK. We celebrated Aries' sons birthdays, and our BOLD Black Girls podcast, 1 year anniversary!

In this episode we invited a special guest and a recent Covid survivor, Ike! Ike vulnerably and authentically shares his personal experience fighting Covid-19 as well as the recovery process.

While the Black community continues to fight off two viruses, COVID-19 and racism!

Call to Action:

• Be kind, smart and safe
• Wear a mask
• Don't be selfish, be considerate of others

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This month we continue our theme of "Still Rise" with our special guest , S. Lee Merritt, Esq! He's an influential voice in the Black Community, known as "the people's lawyer" fighting for Social Justice as a Civil Right's attorney and activist. In this episode, we discuss the importance of people, political and economic power. While most of the world should be enjoying their summer, the Black community continues to fight off two viruses, COVID-19 and racism!

Call to Action:

• Educate yourself about history and the systems
• Actively participate and engage in your local city council
• Vote in all elections
• Serve if you're elected for Jury duty Protest

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In this episode, we continue our theme of "Still Rise" as we continue to navigate life and adjust to the new normal in the midst of a global pandemic. While most of the world should be enjoying their summer, the Black community continues to fight off two viruses, COVID-19 and racism! We continue to amplify #BlackLivesMatter but in this episode we specifically discuss the challenges of the #StrongBlackWoman and our "burden of proof" across many spectrums of day to day life!

Call to Action:

• Implement Boundaries - take care of you first!
• Say "No"!
• Find and make time joy all while fighting for justice

Website: boldblackgirls.com

Instagram:@Boldblackgirls

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Let's Work Together

The BOLD Black Girls, is a Podcast by and for Black women, and those that support the equity, inclusion, and advancement of Black women. We will laugh and sometimes cry together, all while Building a community of support, Organizing safe spaces for courageous conversations, and promoting the Learning, and Development of Black women.

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While the world continues to navigate a new normal in the midst of a pandemic 10+ weeks later, when most of the world would be enjoying summer fun filled with activities, camps and holidays! In this episode, we continue discussing the impacts of two viruses the Black community continue to fight, COVID-19 and racism all while amplifying #BlackLivesMatter but with a discussion of the Black woman!

We courageously discuss our personal views on how we as Black women are feeling in the fight of social injustices, inequality, mistreatment, disrespect and neglect yet channeling our strength to "Still Rise" above even in the midst of the least person to be recognized.

Call to Action:

• Continue to push the agenda of #BlackLives matter
• HOSU - "Help a sister up"
• Stay motivated and continue rising above

Website: boldblackgirls.com

Instagram:@Boldblackgirls

Leave A Review

Are you enjoying the BOLD Black Girls podcast, please share your thoughts with the world by leaving a review and 5 star rating on iTunes today! We would enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast.

Let's Work Together

The BOLD Black Girls, is a Podcast by and for Black women, and those that support the equity, inclusion, and advancement of Black women. We will laugh and sometimes cry together, all while Building a community of support, Organizing safe spaces for courageous conversations, and promoting the Learning, and Development of Black women.

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Welcome to our new monthly segment celebrating BOLD Black women/girls in our community!

Alicia Morgan earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Science Engineering from Tuskegee University and New Mexico State University with a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering. She has worked at Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, The Boeing Company, and Raytheon. Her transition into the nonprofit sector was as a Program Leader for Heart House Dallas, an after-school program serving refugee and immigrant children. In her role at the Frontiers of Flight Museum as Vice President of Education and Programs, she reaches over 45,000 students annually through STEM Education. She is a TEDx Speaker, honoree for The Women of Color in STEM Conference K-12 Promotion of Education Award, Dallas Millennial Gala STEM Leader of the Year and a Dallas Business Journal Women in Technology Awards Advocate. As a Public Voices Fellow, she has feature articles in many online and print publications.

Contact Alicia at:

• Website: aliciammorgan.com
• On social media: @ammorgan
• Learn more Power In Action Dallas at piadallas.org

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