Courage of Conviction

Don't call it a comeback! This is a (slightly) lighter episode - I'm too traumatized by the violence to be super deep. You know I love receipts! Important articles and concepts mentioned in this episode include:

"Why are Single Older Women Judged by Society?" by Avishka Tandon. January 14, 2023. 

"What single shaming is and how to respond if someone does it to you" by Paisley Gilmour. March 25, 2021. 

Brief Overview of Womanism

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Back from impromptu summer vacay! This is a deeply personal episode that I wanted to share because it's important that women of color take our power back. *If you're looking for me to dilute the message by constantly prefacing with some "Not all..."; you're barking up the wrong tree. Respectfully. :)

Important articles mentioned in this episode include:

'I Refuse to Listen to White Women Cry’ - Activist Rachel Cargle has built a brand — and a business — by calling out racial injustices within feminism by Marisa Meltzer

"How white women use strategic tears to silence women of colour" by Ruby Hamad

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Literally, nothing but illustrious guests! You're invited to an intimate conversation about motherhood in the US, the abortion debate, even the death of Kevin Samuels...and so much more with my dear friend Opeyemi Awe ( @opeseestheworld ). 

Things mentioned throughout...

Current fave song - "Every Moment" by Forever Jones

Currently reading- "A Black Women's History of the United States" By Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross

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*Make sure to check out the sister episode "Ep. 2 - The Obligatory COVID-19 Episode"*

On this episode I briefly talk about the lessons we learned from COVID:

Do you want to be a star at your next diversity training? Well I give you plenty of definitions for Unconscious Bias, Microaggressions, and the

“Pet to Threat” phenomenon, with additional information about this syndrome here.

Also fair warning, there will be some significant Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson fangirling!

My battery was starting to die at one point; please excuse the weird beep. 

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*Just a heads up - I got a little hype so there is a bit of language. 

I was rushing a bit so editing is done in waves...

Wanted to share some key resources mentioned in the episode:

https://www.newsweek.com/black-immigrants-report-racist-treatment-flee-ukraine-1683216

https://www.barrons.com/articles/russias-threats-have-taken-the-world-off-the-nuclear-map-51646063692

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month

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I'm BACK! My bad for the impromptu sabbatical. Full disclosure, I recorded this episode 1/17 (real MLK Day) but I think certain things are evergreen. Just a heads up this is a longer episode, because I spend the first half sharing my experience as a black woman skiing for the first time. 

Check out the link below for more information about Corporate America's attempt at racial justice:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2021/george-floyd-corporate-america-racial-justice/

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Today we will talk about impact v. intent and how silence is violence. A few key resources:

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

"The Power and Strength of Bearing Witness: A witness assures us that our stories are heard, contained, and transcend time.' by Kristi Plklewicz, Ph.D on December 3, 2013.

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This is a jam-packed episode discussing Mental Health Awareness Day, Indigenous People's Day, and of course, Critical Race Theory (CRT). Resources mentioned in the podcast include:

"Goodbye, Columbus? Here's what Indigenous Peoples' Day means to Native Americans" by Emma Bowman. October 11, 2021

"What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?" by Stephen Sawchuk — May 18, 2021 

"A Lesson on Critical Race Theory" by Janel George - January 11, 2021

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TW: Taylor Swift Fangirling out (just kidding but seriously)

TW: Sexual Assault

Started the episode off with some PEAK Karen-ing, then I have to address the saga that is R. Kelly's sex crimes against humanity. 

If you care, a chronology of R. Kelly's legal woes. 

https://apnews.com/article/r-kelly-entertainment-arts-and-entertainment-trials-new-york-c549cadbc4df9c2b96b5107ef207883e

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/09/r-kelly-guilty-conviction/620229/

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Work is ghetto... *Also warning, I get a little "activated" so there is some language in this episode.

On this episode I talk about the generational attitudes and job "hierarchy" when it comes to work. 

Check out the following resources mentioned in my podcast:

Curious about the origins of Labor Day? NPR has an article "Here are 3 Pivotal Moments in Workers' History to Remember This Labor Day," September 4, 2021 by Jaclyn Diaz. 

And of course leave it to black women: "Atlanta's Washerwomen Strike"

A very brief history including our Mexican-American heroes: "Workers Rights Activists and The History of Labor Day"

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