In this episode, we discuss chapter 5 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "Social Integration (Dating and Marrying the Whiteman," and it is explained that there are some traitors among us--in so many words. We revisit Tyler Perry's, Acrimony, as Kahawia further explains her original standpoint on Taraji's character, Melinda. (Listen to Kahawia on the One Take No Chaser Podcast to see where it all began). Kahawia GOES IN to acknowledge her trauma and pain. Grab your tea, wine, fruit juice or water and get into it!

In this episode, we discuss chapter 4 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "The Wedding - The Beginning," and it is quite the show! Per usual we dive right into the text and uncover some of our dysfunctions as it relates to being a Black woman in (dis)agreement with our Black Men. We often want to be brides, but do we also strive to be good women and wives to our Black men? Turn to chapter 4 and tune in! If you have more to add, reach out to Kahawia on IG: @kahawia__

In this episode, we continue our discussion of Chapter 3 from "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman" by Shahrazad Ali. We dive deeper into understanding our roles as Black women and removing ourselves from the negativity we project onto our Black men--as it pertains to 'Adulthood and Marriage.' Trust, it ain't no walk in the park! Be sure to look out for our, "Get You Some Business" list by yours truly, Kiva & Kahawia. 🤎

In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves as Kiva and Kahawia. Find out the reason for our name change. We also discuss the first half of chapter 3 in The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman by Shahrazad Ali as she highlights the problems we have within ourselves. Make sure you have your notebooks and tea ready for this one!

In this episode, we get into Chapter 2 of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman." Chapter 2 is entitled, "Teenage Years." It's a chapter of very few pages with LOTS of information to unpack. Grab your note taking device and a warm beverage to take to a comfy spot. It's time for a real, hard discussion! Also, visit kahawia.com/kahawia-speaks to check out our lists for movies, books and songs that cater to uplifting our community.

In this episode, we introduce "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman" by Shahrazad Ali. We discuss our reason for choosing this book and the significance it has on the Black woman of today (as when the book was first published in 1989). Here's our take on the Preface and Chapter 1, 'Her Childhood.'