Chido has 2,000 Facebook friends, but how deep could these friendships be? And is it really possible to fall in love with someone online? Listen in to find out what Christine and Chido think about online relationships. Also, Azealia Banks’ “witch cave” and news on Serena Williams are up for discussion, as well as an interview with the author of the Life Through the Disability Lens blog, Colleen Chifamba.

Sources:

Are Online Relationships Healthy for Young People?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201302/are-online-relationships-healthy-young-people

Online Relationships Are Real

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/online-relationships-are-real/380304/

Life Through the Disability Lens

https://lifethroughthedisabilitylens.com/

Serena Williams’ New Tech Exec Fiancé Tweets His Gratitude for Being ‘The Luckiest Nerd of Us All’

https://www.yahoo.com/style/serena-williams-tech-exec-fianc-124634118.html

Azealia Banks shocks the internet by posting video of 'blood-stained' room she uses for 'witchcraft'

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/azealia-banks-shocks-internet-posting-9536766

Chido and Christine talk with the co-creators of The Pin website, Lucie Cutting and Nkechi Anele, about biculturalism and biracialism. According to Lucie, "feeling like you don't belong in the many places that you feel like you're meant to belong," is a common challenge faced by biracial and/or bicultural people.

Also in this episode: news on Prince Harry's love interest and an update on Fremantle's Australia Day celebrations.

Sources:

Fremantle council backs down over Australia Day citizenship ceremony

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/09/fremantle-council-backs-down-australia-day-citizenship-ceremony?CMP=share_btn_tw

Prince Harry Calls Out Racist And Sexist Treatment Of Girlfriend Meghan Markle

http://m.huffpost.com/ca/entry/12863514

The Pin

http://www.thepin.org/

1 in 3 women in the world have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner or non-partner (WHO). In this episode Chido, Christine and returning guest: Rumbi, take a stand against gender based violence in an open discussion about intimate partner violence against women. Also in this episode, an insightful interview with acclaimed jazz singer, Mama Alto, who shares her thoughts on art for social change, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and intersectionality.

Sources:

Violence Against Women

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs239/en/

Domestic Violence Psychology of Abusers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9UDG6JxKNA&t=194s

Fremantle Moves Australia Day To Create A 'Celebration For Everybody'

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2016/11/24/fremantle-moves-australia-day-to-create-a-celebration-for-every/

Kanye West released from hospital

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/30/entertainment/kanye-west-released-from-hospital/

Mama Alto

http://www.mamaalto.com/

The extended interview with featured S03E02 minority spotlight guest: Mama Alto.

Chido and Christine are back! Kicking off the season with a breakdown of news and events that took place over the break, including: President-elect Trump, Rio 2016 Games, Kardashians, Queen of Katwe, and the Mannequin Challenge. Also in this episode, Christine sat down to interview the Sounds of Africa team who are bringing Afrobeats to Melbourne nightlife and promoting African music and culture in the city.

Sources:

Trump election: The people around the president-elect

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37999969

Brazil police charge Ryan Lochte over false claims

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/08/brazil-police-charge-ryan-lochte-false-claims-160826060716185.html

The $10 Million Robbery of Kim Kardashian West

http://www.theatlantic.com/news/archive/2016/10/kim-kardashian-robbery/502673/

Queen of Katwe

http://www.queenofkatwe.com/

Sounds of Africa

https://www.facebook.com/afriquebeatz/?fref=ts

Do women who pose naked advance or detract from women empowerment and feminism? Tune in now to this epic season finale to hear what Chido, Christine and special guest: Ella, think about nudity as feminism. Also in this episode, the ladies talk #BlackLivesMatter and #ThisFlag movements.

Sources:

Kim Kardashian Pens Powerful Essay On Nudity And Empowerment

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/kim-kardashian-powerful-essay-nudity-empowerment_us_56df1e3ce4b0000de4064317

Fergie - M.I.L.F. $

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUWK-fixiA

#BlackLivesMatter: Rally held in Melbourne to show 'solidarity' after US racial violence

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-17/black-lives-matter-rally-in-melbourne/7636082

Zimbabwe’s #ThisFlag

http://stream.aljazeera.com/story/201607191859-0025249

THE #VANGUARDSTEM SERIES

http://vanguardstem.com/vanguard-stem-series/

“He better call Becky with the good hair,” sang Beyoncé. So what exactly is considered “good hair” in the Black community? Find out in this episode as the sisters discuss why Black hair is such a big deal and the many struggles of getting one’s hair did. #blackgirlproblems

Sources:

Brexit: Britain votes to leave EU in historic divorce

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/06/brexit-britain-votes-leave-eu-historic-divorce-160624034731444.html

Seeing Fireworks! Kylie Jenner and Tyga Kiss and Cuddle Up at Fourth of July House Party

http://www.people.com/article/kylie-jenner-tyga-kiss-cuddle-fourth-july-party

The Changing Business of Black Hair, a Potentially $500b Industry

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/antonia-opiah/the-changing-business-of-_b_4650819.html

Good Hair

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/85666371935/good-hair

BHC Worldwide

https://theaneotera.wordpress.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danai_Gurira

Did Justin Bieber wrongfully appropriate Black culture when he wore his hair in dreadlocks? Opinions on this question and more in this episode on cultural appropriation and Hollywood whitewashing. Also in the episode, the ladies discuss Euro 2016 and the devastating week in Orlando, FL.

Sources:

What Is Cultural Appropriation and Why Is It Wrong?

http://racerelations.about.com/od/diversitymatters/fl/What-Is-Cultural-Appropriation-and-Why-Is-It-Wrong.htm

Euro 2016 violence: Police release pictures of England fans

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36608827

Euro 2016: Czech Republic snatch draw with Croatia in game marred by crowd violencehttp://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/euro-2016-czech-republic-snatch-draw-with-croatia-in-game-marred-by-crowd-violence-20160617-gpm67j.html

The dramatic changes Christina Grimmie's killer made in a bid to impress her

http://www.9news.com.au/world/2016/06/17/14/11/the-dramatic-changes-christina-grimmies-killer-made-in-a-bid-to-impress-her

Orlando shooting: Worst US shooting sees at least 50 dead, 53 injured at Pulse nightclub

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-12/orlando-shooting-pulse-nightclub-50-dead-worst-us-mass-shooting/7503770

WHEN IT COMES TO GUN VIOLENCE, AMERICA COULD LEARN A THING FROM AUSTRALIA

http://madamenoire.com/702854/comes-gun-violence-america-learn-thing-australia/

Disney gator attack: 2-year-old boy found dead

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/06/15/us/alligator-attacks-child-disney-florida/

Tony Awards Make History: All Four Musical Acting Categories Go to People of Color

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tony-awards-make-history-all-902184

It’s a spicy episode as the sisters and returning guest, Cousin T, delve into the subject of sugar babies and sugar daddies / mammas. Also in this episode, the ladies share their thoughts on Tamar Braxton’s dramatic dismissal from The Real, and the toddler who fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Minority Spotlight: Magnolia Maymuru

Sources:

‘You have to give him anything’: Inside the life of a $75,000-a-year sugar baby

http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/careers/you-have-to-give-him-anything-inside-the-life-of-a-75000ayear-sugar-baby/news-story/b81e5fa3adcd425d405f5c37e12ba8b0

Tamar Braxton Cries About Her 'The Real' Firing in 'Braxton Family Values' Preview: 'I'm So Humiliated'

http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/tamar-braxton-cries-is-humiliated-about-the-real-firing-w208630

Harambe: Boy entered Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla enclosure while mother distracted, witness says

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-01/witness-describes-harambe-incident/7468716

Indigenous Australian to represent the Northern Territory in Miss World Australia National Final

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/people/indigenous-australian-to-represent-the-northern-territory-in-miss-world-australia-national-final/news-story/7c8bcd111ae7a2505b2b39172817d02b

There’s been a rising trend in the number of people opting to pursue post-graduate qualifications -- could this be a sign that a Bachelor’s degree is no longer a solid bet to secure future financial security? Tune in to find out what the sisters and featured guest, Thandi, think about this. In this episode, the ladies also dish on Kylie Jenner and Tyga’s relationship, as well as the superbug threat.

Minority spotlight: Warsan Shire

Sources

Just graduating from university is no longer enough to get a job

http://theconversation.com/just-graduating-from-university-is-no-longer-enough-to-get-a-job-36906

Could superbugs become deadlier than cancer?

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2016/05/superbugs-deadlier-cancer-160519185639075.html

Does Tyga owe Kylie Jenner money following difficult break up? Rapper 'borrowed more than $2million from star'

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tyga-owe-kylie-jenner-money-8058264

Warsan Shire

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsan_Shire