Has Canada achieved a post-racial society, or is its racism merely covert? In this episode, Grace discusses her experience as a Black woman in Canada. For a shorter, more concise version of this episode, check out the article "My Experience As A Black Girl In Canada" on Sorella Magazine, or here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/experience-dark-skin-blackArticles mentioned: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/byblackscom/black-in-alberta_b_15563176.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2015/07/31/the-suffocating-experience-of-being-black-in-canada.htmlFor more content on navigating life as a Black woman, visit the publication here at www.sorellamag.org. Don't forget to subscribe and rate this podcast! Thanks for listening!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sorella-magazine/message

The wage gap is currently kicking Black women's butts. We reportedly make 63 cents to the non-Hispanic white man's dollar. But does that mean we should give up? If not, what can we do to create financial stability in our lives?This episode is based on the article originally published on Sorella Magazine, "Why Being Financially Stable Is Not Just A White Man Thing". For more content on navigating Black womanhood, visit www.sorellamag.org. Thanks for listening to the Sit Down, Sis podcast and make sure to leave us a review and share this podcast with your friends and family.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sorella-magazine/message

In this episode, Grace discusses what prompted her to start Sorella Magazine and curate a community of empowered Black women. 

This episode is based on the Sorella Magazine article, "Why Sorella Magazine Exists And Why Black Women Need It" (https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/why-sorella-exists)

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Are you selective about the people you allow into your sphere, whether on your social media feed or IRL? If not, you should be! In this episode, Grace discusses why Black women need to be intentional about spring-cleaning our lives, both individually and collectively. 2020 is the year of dropping toxic energy, amiright?

The topic discussed in this episode is based on the Sorella Magazine article, "How Black Women Can Spring Clean Our Lives All-Year Round", which can be found here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/b4gzwmynlj27se5yhkjrt697pgydm2

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Should we leave the terms "people of color" or "women of color" back in 2019? What makes these terms so problematic when used interchangeably with "Black"?For a shorter, more concise version of this episode, check out the article "Let's Leave Behind The Term "Women of Color" In 2019" on Sorella Magazine, or here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/woc-2019For more content on navigating life as a Black woman, visit the publication at www.sorellamag.org. Don't forget to subscribe and rate this podcast! Thanks for listening!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sorella-magazine/message

In this episode, we discuss the epidemic of self-hate and self-image issues among dark-skinned Black women, and what Black women can do to combat it.

For a shorter, more concise version of this episode, check out the article "Why I Used To Wish I Were White" on Sorella Magazine, or here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/2016/9/12/e63j9yn6bmsr6vi16giye8uklk9tk6

https://academiccommons.columbia.edu/doi/10.7916/D8BV7T44/download

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Black women face a lot of flak for how we wear our hair. But let's be honest, is wearing wigs/weaves a sign of self-hatred? Have Black women succumbed to racism white supremacy, texturism, and colorism? Or is our choice of hair just experimentation and self-expression?

For a shorter, more concise version of this episode, check out the article "Black Women & Wigs: The Big Debate (And My Stance)" on Sorella Magazine, or here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/black-women-weaves-wigs

Articles mentioned: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001331027/our-women-s-obsession-with-wigs-a-classic-case-of-self-hate

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We talk about romantic breakups ALL the time, but sometimes friendship breakups can be just as painful or even worse. In an effort to normalize discussion on friendship, Grace discusses her recent friendship breakup and tips for overcoming a friendship breakup. Information about this topic can be found in the article "How To Cope With A Painful Friendship Breakup and Losing Friends", on Sorella Magazine.

Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/cope-friendship-breakup

Books mentioned: Friendships Don't Just Happen - Shasta Nelson (https://amzn.to/34ZUmFp)

We Used To Be Friends - Amy Spalding (https://amzn.to/2xVjwZo)

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In this episode, Grace shares her opinion on those who attempt to justify suffering and pretend that it's something good. 

Articles mentioned: https://www.jweekly.com/2010/02/19/no-reasons-can-justify-human-suffering/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2010/feb/18/suffering-religion

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From our hair to our curves to our facial features, Black women are constantly being told that we’re not enough. How can we cope with stigma against Black hair and create more space for our unique beauty in this world? 

This episode is based on an article published on Sorella Magazine titled, "Why We Need To Normalize Type 4 Natural Hair".  

Check out the article here: https://www.sorellamag.org/opinion-sorella/normalize-type-4-hair Check out Sorella Magazine here: http://sorellamag.org/ 

Books mentioned:  1. Natural Hair in the Workplace: What are your rights? https://amzn.to/34HuZYE 

2. The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table https://amzn.to/2yile7g

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