Precious Truthz

On this episode, my guest and I discuss Mental Health in the black community. We have finally reached a point where we understand how critical it is for the black community to address the generational trauma that we have continuously and unintentionally pass down. There are a multitude of ways that we can strive for healing, which include writing.

Guest IG: Spokenblackgirl

Host IG: Mzshynetyme

Podcast IG: PreciousTruthz

This week I have observed dozens of snippets that show just how Colorism is STILL very prevalent. Although there are facts that show how colorism affects dark-skinned Black people more harshly, there are people who will go out of their way to ignore these facts or attempt to prove that privilege based on complexion is non-existent. This topic is very sensitive and some may even say controversial, however it is my belief that having an open dialogue helps to create understanding and most importantly UNITY.

This episode discusses the importance of Black people using their voices, narrating our own stories, and having the means to produce them. Those who control the media, are the ones who have continued to tell our inaccurate history. My Guest, The Monique Lisa, joins in on the conversation and discusses how she found her voice, how she was inspired to write, and the advise she has for other inspiring writers.