Welcome back to Message Received Podcast, where we dive deep into the topics that challenge us to think beyond our personal experiences and into the lives of others. In Season 2, we continue our journey of exploration and we are so excited that you decided to join us.

Building upon the success of our first season, we're delving even deeper into the diverse realm of Message Received. From intimate conversations to global dialogues, each episode of Season 2 offers insightful discussions, thought-provoking questions, and engaging storytelling that will resonate with every listeners.

Exciting News! 🎉 Message Received is leveling up for Season 2!

We're thrilled to announce that we're expanding our platform to YouTube! That's right – you'll now be able to see us in action! Subscribe to our channel here: https://youtube.com/@MessageReceivedPodcast?si=gjLJqfF_vgs1WLEA

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In the last episode of season 1, we go through a Reddit forum titled "Am I the Asshole?". Join us as we read forum post, laugh, and determine who's the asshole.

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Thank you for listening to our first season! The support means a lot to us, and we are happy to foster these conversations with you!

Until season 2, see you all next time!

Politicians are getting older and older, while social issues are arising daily. In this episode we discuss how age affects policy, and our personal thoughts on term limits and a more diverse policy making body. Interact with us on Instagram @messagereceivedpod and in the comment section on Spotify! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/messagereceivedpod/⁠

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As we wrap up our Black Health series, Solomon and I reflect on recent life changes, how to foster productive conversations, and things we took away from previous episodes. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did producing. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay tuned for future announcements. See you next Sunday!

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Important Resources to check out:

https://therapyforblackgirls.com

https://therapyforblackmen.org

https://beatricekamau.com/podcast

https://www.theblackgirlbravado.com

https://www.lunardoulacollective.com

Black women and infants are more likely to die or suffer a health crisis prior to, during, or after labor. On this weeks episode we discuss black labor and health. Join us in this episode as we discuss our personal experiences, rely on research, and do two segments.

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This week we explore mental health in the black community, and the challenges that we’ve experienced when it comes to mental health services. We also highlight how social media continues to shape stigmas and breaks down negative notions while still being a fuel for change. 

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We’re jumping into a series and we want you to join us as we explore Black health! Our goal is to be informative and raise awareness to the many disparities and inequities that Black patients face within healthcare. Historical influences, Black maternal mortality, rising numbers of suicidal ideation among black youth, and the importance of stepping forward are all topics that we’re covering.

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A society without labels is unimaginable because it's heavily ingrained in our culture. Labels also have positive and negative connotations which is what we explore.

Join us in this episode as we discuss our personal experiences, rely on research, and discuss all about social labels.

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Join us in this week’s episode where we talk about the progression of artificial intelligence and some interesting videos we’ve encountered on social media. As we know, AI is progressing at a fast rate and made us wonder how it’s currently affecting us and what its future would look like. Dive deep with us as we talk about this topic and don’t forget to like, comment, and share!

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Weeks after the Supreme Court ruled to end the use of affirmative action in higher education, we explore how this affects people like us - young, black, scholars! Join us in this episode as we discuss our personal experiences, rely on research, and introduce two new segments. Oh yeah, we have a special guest! 

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References:

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/what-you-need-to-know-about-affirmative-action-at-the-supreme-court

https://edtrust.org/affirmative-action/#:~:text=Affirmative%20action%20has%20historically%20been,and%20non%2Dacademic%20factors%20that

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-affirmative-action-college-race-f83d6318017ec9b9029b12ee2256e744

Sax, Linda J., and Marisol Arredondo. “Student Attitudes toward Affirmative Action in College Admissions.” Research in Higher Education, vol. 40, no. 4, Aug. 1999, pp. 439–59. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/10.1023/A:1018788109168.

Long, Bridget Terry. “Diversity by Any Other Name: Are There Viable Alternatives to Affirmative Action in Higher Education?” Western Journal of Black Studies, vol. 27, no. 1, Spring 2003, pp. 30–34. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=10693271&site=ehost-live&scope=site.