In episode 31, titled "The Heart of the Issue," host NELIRA MUSE dives into the importance of addressing root causes instead of just treating symptoms. When it comes to the struggles of Black communities in the U.S., too often, we focus on surface issues while ignoring the deeper, systemic problems.

For example, many schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods are underfunded, not just due to poverty but because of systemic racism that has persisted for generations. Similarly, high rates of single-parent households often stem from systemic policing and mass incarceration, where Black individuals are disproportionately arrested for petty crimes. Yet, society frequently overlooks these root causes, instead expecting the community to "act proper" and stay "in their place" without acknowledging the historical trauma they endure.

Black people were never given the space to mourn or the empathy they deserve for their struggle. The violence inflicted on Black women, particularly their wombs—the spiritual portal connecting future generations—has disrupted the community’s continuity. Instead of offering support, society pushes to forget this history, as if it never happened.

To truly address the heart of the issue, we must confront these deep-seated wounds, honor the spiritual significance, and provide the space for true healing and growth. Only then can we begin to dismantle the cycles of harm and set up the community for lasting success.