Have you had trouble loving your hair? We wanted to talk about our hair journey and what that had looked like. 2020 has started off as a year that we had to acknowledge Black women's hair. This is from Ayannah Pressley, Black women being dragged online, Gabrielle Union's hair being called "too ethnic," and more.

Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts!

Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI)
Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)

Crew:
Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington)
Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast)
Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)

Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg

Websites:
Bri's Blog - pushabri.com
Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com

Book Tyler for Media services:
@TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.

Links:
Instagram.com/DearRDG
Facebook: Dear Reading
Twitter.com/DearRDG
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

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Hosted by Marquise Richards, Marie Sykes, Brianna Tyson, & Dayquan Williams, Dear Reading is a podcast that highlights how Reading has shaped us while also discussing pop cultures & news. We're looking to promote local businesses & artists.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

We are joined by Nehemiah Davis. He talks about Berks County Prison (BCP) and how his experience there has impacted his family, what it was like during COVID, and being motivated to never go back.

Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
KJ Boston (@KJay_10)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy)
Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)

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Instagram.com/DearRDG
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Berks County Prison: The Impact on Family and Self (ft. Nehemiah Davis)

DearRDG Episode 91 will cover Robin Constenbader-Jacobson's comments on Facebook, discourse with the Reading School Board, and discuss what leadership is supposed to look like.

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Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
KJ Boston (@KJay_10)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy)
Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)


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Jeremy Long's Article: https://www.readingeagle.com/local-news/reading-school-board-president-defends-facebook-post-calling-reading-a-deteriorating-city/article_afa1d32c-a887-11eb-91b3-efd84ed1f8b0.html?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=fb-readingeagle&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR33jxV9-uWkuemuxxZmtNqft_1brqj9OuIye7Tk9_vc2Dxm0YUB_S68O8s

Robin Costenbader-Jacobson: Leadership, Public Accountability, and Social Media Use

DearRDG is joined by the artists of Music Is Passion Records to discuss their artistry and putting our their first collaborative album entitled "MIP Family: Our Year: Vol. 1."

Follow the artists: 

Jarrod - Twitter: @mipjrod, IG: @mipjrod 
John - Twitter/IG: @TheSoulPapi 
Hitman - Twitter: @hitmandoan, IG: @therealhitter 
Qwan - IG: @Qwan_wick30 
Yung Cobain - IG: @Yung_Cobane 
Marcel: Twitter: @rockstarrspudd, IG: @rockstarrspud 
Angie - Twitter: @banksssbabi, IG: @babibanksss 
Shaki3 - IG: @shakiefk03 
Junns - Twitter: @justjunns, IG: @Junns305 
Stephany J - Twitter: IamStephanyJ, IG: @iamstephanyj_

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Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
KJ Boston (@KJay_10)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy)
Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)

Follow Us On Social Media:
Twitter.com/DearRDG
Instagram.com/DearRDG

Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG

Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

Music Is Passion - MIP Family: Our Year, Vol. 1

Episode 90. Your favorite hosts discuss the Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three accounts, but have a larger conversation around how Black kids and people engage in dealing with state sanctioned violence. We discuss Adam Toledo and Ma'Khia Bryant, but even delve into how this affects Black and brown kids in education, developmentally, and more. We also discuss our own journey with abolition and seeing where we fall into those different aspects. We end the episode off with setting up some boundaries and things that are bringing us some joy. 

Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
KJ Boston (@KJay_10)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy)
Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
Follow Us On Social Media:
Twitter.com/DearRDG
Instagram.com/DearRDG
Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG
Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

Chauvin Verdict, Anti-Blackness in Schools, Abolition, and Setting Boundaries

DearRDG 89 is where the hosts cover Diddy and his letter to corporate America, the murder of Daunte Wright, DMX, and an extended conversation surrounding addiction in our communities and how we view drugs. KJ debuts as the co-host for this episode and had a lot to say surrounding the topic..

Hosts:
Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon)
Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
KJ Boston (@KJay_10) 
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy)
Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)

Follow Us On Social Media:
Twitter.com/DearRDG
Instagram.com/DearRDG

Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG

Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

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