Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew

Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew

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Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew episodes

  • Episode 12: EN-TAN-GLE-MENTS

    Season II, Episode 12: Join Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew round table discussion about  Jada Pinket-Smith and AUGust Alsina's En-tan-gle-ment. CCC shares the tea and their personal thoughts and opinions on the double standards and the rules of engagement while in a En-tan-gle-ment.


    *We do not own rights to the music in this podcast. 

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 11: "I Can't Breathe" Series Part I: We Are Tired of Dying!

    With the tragic murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and most recently Rayshard Brooks, we wanted to create a space to discuss how we truly feel. How we felt the day we watched the heartbreaking video of George Floyd's life being taken away from him in front of the world with no remorse from the police officer. We're SICK & TIRED of being SICK & TIRED! What can we do? How can we get involved? How can we take action? Well, it first starts with a conversation, then pulling our resources together and always supporting one another. We invited two very important special guests to the conversation so we can gain some insights from Law Enforcement with Jennifer Maxie and the perspective from an attorney, Je' Nita Lane. After having this conversation with your Crew, your family, your colleagues...think about what's next and how you're going to take action to make a change!

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 10: Quaran-Tales with the Crew: Convo about Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic

    When news of the Coronavirus hit we were just getting excited about our last LIVE podcast episode as we recorded on the campus of Morris Brown College. Like many others, our lives changed and shifted quickly. This pandemic put a pause on our lives in more ways than one but there are some positives that we will take away once we are free and safe to transition back to some normalcy or the "new normal."  So, how are we supposed to move forward, how are we supposed to handle this, how do we get through this?

    The CREW decided to keep moving forward by taking some time to pay respect to our loved ones who lost their lives due to this virus as well as those dear to us who have been affected by COVID-19. We also found creative ways to continue to strengthen our bond as a tribe, love on one another, and still have a good time like 'The Crew' normally does! In spite of it all, we found a way to keep bringing you juicy conversations. 

    So, grab your favorite quarantine snacks, your wine or cocktail of choice, put on some comfy pajamas, and tune into the convo as we discuss "Quaran-Tales". Who's your celebrity Quarantine-Bae? What are some of the biggest challenges while being quarantined? What are you doing for self-care? How has COVID-19 impacted you personally? What's the one thing you plan to take-away from the pandemic? And don't forget to shout out your Essential Workers!!! 

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 9: What Makes your CREW #SquadGoals?

    Crew or Squad is a term of endearment for a group of friends. #SquadGoals is more like a milestone to be or accomplished. It's an aspirational term that means your circle or crew motivates you beyond yourself to be a better friend, mother, sister, entrepreneur, wife, significant other, etc. The beauty of your crew taking it to the next level, #SquadGoals lies within the "good, bad and ugly". Our Crew has over 30 years of friendship and still standing strong. This podcast will explore the "Good, Bad and Ugly" of our friendship over the years. We will discuss how we all met, the "Girl Code", How we have maintained our bond over the years? What trials and tribulations tested the friendship? Discuss essentials to supporting each other's accomplishments and Explore what truly classifies your crew as #SquadGoals. And, who knows what else? You will have to tune in to see how spicy the dialogue gets with "Conversation and Cocktails with the Crew". Be sure to tune into the CCC Facebook Watch Group.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 8: W.T.H. Am I Doing- Single and Dating at 40ish?

    Are you still single and over 40?  Yes, this episode is for you! Is the thrill gone? Is it better at 40? Why is my status always "It's Complicated"? Should I date outside of my race? Is online dating less pretentious? Should I practice celibacy? Does sex complicate dating at 40? .............................

    Dating typically ceases at approximately 25 to 27 years of age. By the age of 27, you are several years removed from college, likely in a solid job, all those obligatory one-night-stands are out of the way, and you've had enough time to settle down and find "the one." The idea of dating after 40 simply didn't exist. 

    That's quite the contrary nowadays, divorce rates are up, more women over 40 are in leadership roles pursuing advanced education and career, primary breadwinners of their households and are simply not easy to commit. This notion has changed the whole dating game.  When seeking a new mate, you have more responsibilities and things that demand your attention at this stage than when you were in college or just graduating.  

     With this, individuals dating in their 40's have to practice a much more non-traditional, creative approach. Online dating, celibacy, abstaining, interracial dating, pre-marital sex, polygamy are all notions to ponder while dating in your 40's. This final 2019 episode will highlight all the aforementioned from a diverse group of women who have experienced being single, single parenting, widowed, married, divorced, dating in their 40's, never been married at 40  and more. Grab your crew, cocktails and join the conversation!

    35 min
  • Episode 7: Is a 4.0 at an H.B.C.U. equivalent to a 4.0 at an P.W.I?
    Historically, African Americans, by law, were not allowed to enroll in institutions we now know as predominantly white institutions. Thus, they had to create their own institutions. Many decades later, the constant fight and need to bring awareness still exists. The debate about Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and Predominately White Institutions (PWI) are becoming more talked about and calling for a much-needed conversation about which type of institution a black student should attend and is one better than the other. Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew podcast take a look at their personal experiences that include: the reason for choosing an HBCU, college experience, life after college and the importance of attending an H.B.C.U.  
    According to the 2018 Study Breaks, "Black students who attend HBCU's feel that black students who attend PWI's aren’t getting a true “black experience” and are sellouts." The Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the oldest HBCU in the United States, founded in 1837. This institution lead the way aspiring black students with a safe, comfortable and healthily familiar place to attain the highest level of education possible. Though vastly underfunded, black institutions of higher education continue to produce some of the highest numbers of black pharmacists, Ph.D.’s and scientists. However, shortly thereafter, black people were allowed at PWI’s in underrepresented numbers and continue to make up a very small percentage of PWI’s.
    On the contrary, due to the ease of access into HBCU’s from lower admission requirements and test scores, black students at PWI’s believe their curriculum is far more rigorous than HBCU’s, thus making their degrees of higher value. In addition, they believe that PWI’s makes them more acclimated to “the real world” and in corporate settings, which see white people as the racial majority. There’s truth in both arguments but the division it has caused within the black community makes the argument completely pointless.
    Although many wish to debate on whose educational experience is more valuable or culturally relevant, HBCUs have played and continues to play an integral role in the social, educational, political and economic development of the black community.  
    Grab your college crew, cocktails and let's talk?
    33 min
  • Episode 6: "Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew" Hot Topics!
    “Diddy" has a new boo! And, she used to be his son's boo too. Who is the new boo and does everyone approve?
    Then,  Jenny Mai and Jeezy have gone public with their new relationship. But, did she explain her comment, "She likes her black meat on the side"  stated on the "REAL" to Jeezy? 
    Is Malik Yoba really an advocate for the transgender community or is he really trying to prevent details from his past resurfacing?
    Plus, Antonio Brown Sexual Allegations! Is he just another irresponsible celebrity athlete or is his alleged victim another gold digger?
    Find out "Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew" take on a few trending Hot Topics.
    56 min
  • Episode 5: Color-ism in 2019, The Paper Bag Test
    In his 1996 book The Future of the Race, Henry Louis Gates Jr., the prominent Harvard historian, described his introduction to this practice as an undergraduate student at Yale in the late 1960's. According to Gates, "Some of the brothers who came from New Orleans held a bag party. A bag party was a New Orleans custom wherein a brown paper bag was stuck on the door. Anyone darker than the bag was denied entrance. That was one cultural legacy that would be put to rest in a hurry-we all made sure of that. But, it was replaced by an opposite test whereby those who were deemed "not black enough' ideologically were to be shunned. I was not sure this was an improvement." 
     Moving sixty years forward, Color-ism still exists. R&B singer Chris Brown has been called a “colorist” after the singer defended problematic lyrics from his new song, “Need a Stack,” which is from his newly released album, Indigo. The track, which features Lil' Wayne and Joyner Lucas, contains the lyrics, “Only wanna f**k the black b**ches with the nice hair.” 
    Why use the bag as a barometer? Because it was believed to be midway between white and black hues.
    Spike Lee's movie School Daze (1988) is often credited with creating a national dialogue about color-ism in African American communities. In this movie, set at an all-black college, there is a rivalry between the light-skinned, straight hair girls from the Gamma Ray sorority, and the dark-skinned Independents with short hair or Afro. It is noteworthy that the girls of the fictional Gamma Ray sorority had to be "paper-bag light." Just like in the real world, the light-skinned girls are more likely to be (or become) affluent. The movie did not create the dialogue-blacks have been discussing, debating, and dialoguing about color-ism since slavery-but it did add fuel and some context to the dialogue.
    This episode will keep the flame burning as we discuss our individual experiences with Colorism. Join the CCC dialogue, we would love to hear your feedback.
    46 min
  • Episode 4: Does a DOUBLE STANDARD exist in your relationship?

    Check out it! This one is a co-ed topic. This episode brought on real thought provoking emotions from a male and female point of view. And, no one held back either!  So, let's talk double standards and if you feel they exist in relationships? Grad your cocktails, co-ed crew and let's get into it! 

    Join the conversation, by downloading the Anchor App, listen to this episode and post feedback and join our live sessions.  We will engage listeners in a post episode live session to answer any questions or hear your perspectives.  Be sure to follow Cocktails & Conversations with the Crew on all social media platforms for times and dates of live sessions and upcoming  episodes. 


     

    31 min

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