The Black Girl Voices Podcast

✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Season Finale: Who TF Cares?!

🔍 Summary: In this episode, Shivaun and Whitney discuss their grievances with various issues, including capitalism, classism, elitism, and problematic behavior from public figures. They also share personal updates and talk about motherhood and the challenges of raising teenagers. BGV discusses controversial commencement speeches and the need for more intentional and inclusive speakers.  In this final part of the conversation, Whitney and Shivaun discuss the block list trend on social media and the importance of having specific demands and taking action beyond just blocking celebrities. They also address the issue of performative activism and the need for collective liberation.

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 14: It's Not Ghetto. It's Cultural Appropriation.

🔍 Summary: In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss various topics related to family updates, Christmas traditions, cultural appropriation, and the value of black culture. They express grievances about one-uppers and mom guilt, emphasizing the importance of gatekeeping their culture. They also discuss the issue of inviting people to the cookout and the use of the N-word. The conversation highlights the need to value and protect black culture while promoting inclusivity and understanding. 

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 13: Woke Wars & Swifties

🔍 Summary: In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney touch on societal expectations, self-pleasure, and the guilt of having needs met. They also address the privilege of being able to focus on personal growth and self-care. The conversation explores the importance of consistent activism and the need for a collective approach to liberation. It emphasizes the value of learning from others and being part of a community. The hosts discuss the different forms of activism, including donating, educating oneself, and raising free Black children. The conversation then shifts to a grievance about the toxic fan bases of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé and the constant need to compare and defend these artists. They call out the racism within Taylor Swift's fan base and the double standards in handling criticism. They also discuss the importance of not comparing artists and appreciating them for their talents. The conversation ends with a call for listeners to share their stories and join the community.

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 12: Mercury Is In Microbraids Again

🔍 Summary: In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss various topics, including the solar eclipse, microbraids, motherhood, karaoke machines, conspiracy theories, and personal convictions. They express their frustrations with people who believe in end-of-the-world theories and those who impose their personal convictions on others. They also touch on the importance of love and living a prepared life. Shivaun shares her grievance about her work being shared on social media without proper credit. The conversation covers various topics related to social media etiquette and the expectations placed on content creators. The hosts discuss the disrespectful practice of cropping out the creator's name and changing captions when sharing their work. They emphasize the importance of giving proper credit and researching before sharing information. They also address the audacity of expecting free labor from content creators and the need for fair compensation. The conversation touches on the pressure to constantly educate and speak out on social issues and the need for boundaries and respect for the personal lives of content creators. They also briefly mention the lack of support for women's basketball players. In this final part of the conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss the treatment of black women athletes and the challenges they face. They highlight the case of Angel Reese, who received death threats and was oversexualized after a basketball game. They criticize Emmanuel Acho for his dismissive and harmful comments about Reese. The conversation also touches on the importance of supporting and uplifting black women athletes and the need for white allies to educate themselves and challenge their biases.

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 11: Diddy, Drag Queens, and Diaspora Wars

🔍 Summary: In this episode, Shivaun and Whitney discuss various topics, including dealing with internet trolls, the J.Lo drag, and the sexual assault allegations against Diddy. They emphasize the importance of supporting survivors and holding abusers accountable. They also explore the impact of upbringing on misogyny and the need for honest conversations about hatred and discrimination. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the sexualization of children in pageants, the importance of raising good people, toxic masculinity and gender roles, selective forgiveness and accountability, the bastardization of religion, unconventional attraction, and the need for unity within the African diaspora. The hosts express gratitude for their community and the support they receive.

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 10: The Yeehaw Yolandas Are Mad As Hell

🔍 Summary: In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney touch on topics such as the Groundhog Day tradition, the criticism of Oprah Winfrey, the expectation for black women to perform activism, and the demand for celebrities to speak out on social issues. They also highlight Black women's labor and emotional toll in advocating for their existence. The conversation emphasizes the need for individuals to educate themselves and not rely solely on Black women to do the work of activism. In this part of the conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss the weaponized incompetence of the left and the vitriolic violence of the right. They express frustration with the lack of action on important issues such as gun violence, homelessness, and education. They also criticize the prioritization of entertainment over social justice work and the constant pressure to be activists. 

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

👉🏿 Join Our Patreon Fam! 👈🏿

Love what you hear? Support us on Patreon for bonus content and special perks! Click here to join: Patreon Link

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🎙️ Episode 7: He's Civil Rights Fine

🔍 Summary: In this episode, Shivaun celebrates her graduation and reflects on the importance of choosing oneself and receiving flowers. Shivaun and Whitney then dive into the need for black women to celebrate themselves and the lack of recognition they often receive. The hosts discuss the importance of believing in and supporting black women and the scrutiny they face. They also express the desire for sisterhood and community. They get real about topics such as excessive artwork from kids, not automatically following back on social media, and the criticism of advocacy efforts. Whitney and Shivaun cut up about the concept of 'civil rights fine.'

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney weekly for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 6: When They Go Low, I Go To Hell

🔍 Summary: In this episode, Shivaun and Whitney discuss the purpose of their podcast, which is centered around Black joy. They emphasize the importance of Black joy and the need to be immersed in Black culture. The conversation then shifts to the processing of grief and the importance of allowing oneself to cry. They address the criticism of celebrities and highlight the need to hold politicians accountable for systemic change. The discussion also touches on the hypocrisy of criticizing Black women and the need for allies to take action. They express grievances about performative allyship and the invasion of Black spaces.

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✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney every week for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven, crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

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🎙️ Episode 5: The Promotion Should Come With An Apology

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In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss various topics, including health issues, self-care, stress, advocacy, grievances, the importance of Black women pioneers, compensation for content creation, parenting, and having difficult conversations. They also explore the interconnection of love and racism and the ongoing work of dismantling racism. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Black women and emphasizes the need for change and equality.

🚀 Follow @blackgirlvoices on Instagram for exciting updates and sneak peeks. Plus, dive deeper into the conversation by joining our Patreon for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes tea. ☕

✨ Welcome to The Black Girl Voices Podcast! ✨

Join hosts Shivaun & Whitney every week for a journey through laughter, tears, shade, and wisdom. This podcast is a safe haven, crafted by Black women for Black women. From dissecting pop culture to confronting racism, we cover it all while creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and maybe even enlightened

👉🏿 Join Our Patreon Fam! 👈🏿

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🎙️ Episode 5: The Burden of Anti-Blackness

🔍 Summary:

In this conversation, Shivaun and Whitney discuss the recent tragedies and the impact on the Black community. They explore the dehumanization of Black individuals and the double standards in law enforcement. They also discuss the lack of training and de-escalation tactics, as well as the privilege displayed during the Capitol attack. The conversation delves into the trauma and epigenetic effects of bearing witness to violence against Black lives. They share personal stories of racism and harmful experiences, highlighting the fear and PTSD that Black individuals face in everyday situations. The conversation highlights the suppression of rage and the expression of humanity, as well as the unspoken grief and tears experienced by Black individuals. It concludes with discussions on the privilege of not being angry, confessions about unpopular food preferences, and the importance of authentic conversations and sisterhood.

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