Can Black art evolve without criticisms? Does it depend on the critic? Should all Black people download the BLK app so we can speak critically about and with each other without the ops listening in? And Lastly, can Black American's divorce themselves and their art from it's inherent whitness. Join the Ladies of Pontificating and their special guest as they talk about the complexities of being black artists. 

Thank you to our special guest. LeRoy S Graham III  (Instagram) @le_roi_troisieme

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One thing about a black girl... she gonna have that hair did, and re-did and done again! This week the Ladies of Pontificating welcome a special guest to talk all things natural hair. From the Crown Act to surprising acts of revolution via ditching the creamy crack. Join in as they tell  stories of their Black natural hair journeys.

Shout out to @CoilyDiva: https://linktr.ee/coilydiva

Show Notes: https://gothamist.com/news/nyu-air-quality-much-worse-in-nyc-subway-stations-near-river-tunnels

https://www.curbed.com/2021/02/mta-subway-air-quality-pollution.html

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You wanna go half on a baby or nah? Cause in this economy, it's giving it takes a village to raise an adult. This week the Ladies of Pontificating are talking about the growing S.I.N.K ( Single Income No Kids) population, and the lasting affects they will have on society. 

Shout out to:

https://www.auntsetuncles.com/

tik tok: @oliviajoan18

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Have you ever sat listening to Pontificating and thought to yourself " I wonder what Ty and Aja talk about off air?" Well, you're in luck. This week's episode is peak stream of consciousness.  

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This week the Ladies of Pontificating finish up their conversation with Malika Aaron Bishop. If you are just joining us, please go back one episode to join the start of the conversation.

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Tracey B @trvcey_decor https://instagram.com/trvcey_decor?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=

Catisha @lotuscakesandtreats https://instagram.com/lotuscakesandtreats?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=

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Not to sound cliche, but family is really what you make it. Navigating the complexities of the "non-traditional" family does not have to be as chaotic as it may seem. This week the Ladies of Pontificating welcome a special guest on to discuss the discovery of a family she long seemed to forgot she had. 

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Tracey B @trvcey_decor https://instagram.com/trvcey_decor?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=

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 Did you know that it's year 2000 in Ethiopia? My point is.. what is time?  So why are we so obsessed with the "New Year, New Me" mindset. Your "New" year can start whenever you want. This week the ladies of Pontificating learn the origin of New Year's Eve, and discuss all the different traditions and rituals performed. 

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In the words of the Jimmy  McMillan, "The Rent is Too Damn High!"  And So is the mortgage!  Gentrification has been a problem in NYC for years, we're looking at you Columbia University, but in "post pandemic" 2022 its insidious nature has reached a tipping point. This week the Ladies of Pontificating dive deep into the nation's problem with gentrification and the expanding homeless population consisting of working class people.  

Show Notes: Buying Black Bedstuy: https://www.instagram.com › buildingblackbedstuy 

NIKYATU. on Instagram The Nanny: www.amazon.com/NANNY-Anna-Diop/dp/B0B5NBN8H3 

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 As we hurl into the new year it's high time we start evaluating our careers and goals. Does that job position still suit you, are the coins still hitting like they used to, are you bored? This week we welcome our first guest, Nicole Patton, Career Coach and Consultant extraordinaire. Nicoles is talking networking, upward mobility and using that job for all its got to give! 

You can reach out to Nicole for consultation by checking out: www.driveparkconsulting.com or emailing her at [email protected] 

@15percentpledge 63 Spring Street in Soho

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We Tried it! This week the Ladies of Pontificating,minus one, decided to play a drinking game (sans drinking.) We were brutally, truthfully honest and boy was it a time. 

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