Love is JustUs

Kim and Janelle discuss what they would do differently if they could go back in time. This episode is JUICY with revelations about gender, sex, colorism, “virginity”, sex positive parenting, and dating. Kim and Janelle share about their personal journeys and ALL THE EXPLORATION they would have chosen if they knew then, what they know … Continue reading "Know Better, Do Better- What would you do differently?"

Special guest Jake Lawler joins Kim and Janelle in a conversation about Cis-Black Men and their relationship with Black Marginalized Genders. Jake discusses his article “Black Men, We Need To Give A Damn About Black Women” co-written by Ruth Samuel. The episode dives into the ways Black Men are impacted by patriarchy and how those … Continue reading "Episode 11: Patriarchy or Racism…The Biggest Problem Black Womxn are Facing."

It’s important for cishet women to discuss, acknowledge, and support LGBTQ+ issues and community members. In this episode Kim and Janelle highlight the origins of PRIDE, how they are encouraging dialogue and acceptance in their homes and resources to learn more. People to Follow and Support: @Ihartericka – Ericka Hart @Munroebergdorf -Munroe Bergdorf @LaverneCox – … Continue reading "Episode 10: PRIDE – Uprisings and Resources to Learn More"

Kim and Janelle share their current highs and lows of quarantine. They are joined by Claudine Cooper, long time friend and Fitness expert who shares how staying active, helps her cope with grief and stay connected with family and community during quarantine.

Take a natural hair journey with Kim and Janelle as we discuss black hair under quarantine. We offer tips to people with curly, heat treated or chemically treated hair. We also talk about how and why we became “naturalistas”. Our special guest, Keziah Dhamma, founder of Swirly Curly details the difficulties she encountered being bi-racial … Continue reading "Episode 8: Natural Hair Journey with Swirly Curly Founder Keziah Dhamma."

In this episode we discuss the alarming statistics being reported across the United States concerning Black Communities as well as the reasons these disparities are occurring.

Listen as Kim and Janelle discuss homeschooling and managing stress during the global Covid-19 pandemic. Also hear first hand from attending physician Dr. Nefertiti Brown. She gives a Covid-19 breakdown and explains: experiencing symptoms herself, staying healthy, transmission, testing and who is being affected. Follow her on twitter @AskDrNef and get more information.

Kim and Janelle discuss abortion laws state by state and their impacts on different communities, Pro Life vs Pro Choice, and resources and organizations. Black women led reproductive justice organizations 1) Black Women’s Heath Imperative – www.bwhi.org 2) Religious Coalition of Reproductive Choice –  www.rcrc.org 3) Access to Reproductive Care – www.arc-southeast.org 4) Sister Reach – www.sisterreach.org 5) Black … Continue reading "Episode 5: Abortion Bans – What do they mean for the marginalized"

Learn why Kim initiated LoveisJustUs. Kim shares a little about her upbringing and early start as an activist. She discusses careers, multiple streams of income, privilege, age, self care, and what it’s like raising a black son in America.

Find out what happens with the relationship between Janelle and her mother and how that shapes her future and passion for social justice.