This episode includes my thoughts on the recent passing of Traci Braxton, the conclusion of Jussie Smollett's hate crime case in Chicago, The fallout from the Russia Conflict with Ukraine and more. 

As Russia enters its third week bombarding Ukraine, there are issues at the border especially with minority students stuck in the middle and being told at the border that they cannot leave the county. Let's talk about it. 

If you don't know Ryan Coogler, you may have seen one of his movies. He is the director of "Black Panther" and also "Fruitvale Station." On a regular trip to his local bank, he attempted to withdraw money from his account and the responding staff at the bank did not believe him. Police was called... 

Let's talk about mistaken identity, systematic racism, implicit bias & why it all matters. 

This is a serious episode if you are under the age of 18, you should not be listening! This episode is for a mature listening audience over AGE 18+. A son and father in Florida conspired to sexually trafficked a 15-year-old girl in Croatia. She flew to Florida and was involved with a 23-year-old man who pretended to be a guitar instructor. Let's talk about the consent laws in both U.S and Croatia and discuss the moral complications of this matter. 

Russia has attacked the country of Ukraine with innocent causalities. Not only are people suffering, families are being torn and serious decisions to either flee the country or break up family units. Sending healing thoughts to our listeners in Ukraine and surrounding locations. Let's talk about it. 

Covid Mandates are affecting celebrities who act in the entertainment industry as well as all kinds of workers who are mandated to take vaccines. Is this fair? Let's talk about it. 

Last year over $594 Million dollars was given to anonymous individuals in the name of love and romance scamming according to the Federal Trade Commission. Netflix highlighted the realities of dating apps and possible scamming methods as 3 women discussed their experience with a popular dating app as they gave thousands of dollars to allegedly to a high value man they thought they were in love with. Let's talk about it. 

Love bombing is a technique that scammers use and also individuals who are narcissists use to mentally beat down their intended target. Have you ever seen these signs in a previous relationship or discussed with a friend. Let's talk about how damaging and unhealthy this is. 

Welcome back to Speak Truth 2 Life Podcast, where we discuss pop culture, viral videos, and all things in between love and life. 

Recently, an interracial couple arguing on campus at Purdue University in Indiana got out of control and a third party called the police. The police arrived but instead of discussing the issue, the student alleged that law enforcement attacked him. The video which has gone viral on Instagram shows the incident. Let's discuss this incident and consequences from conflict.  

Okay, we're back and today is the love today. But isn't loving yourself an everyday thing? Yes, we are discussing self-love tips for singles and if you are booed up, you can listen too. 

Happy Valentine's to all listening and enjoy the episode!