In this powerful episode of The Divested Diary, we explore what it truly means to be an American through the lens of personal experience, resilience, and a deep connection to the country. Host Sharika Soal shares a heartfelt perspective on being Black, adopted, and growing up within the American foster care system. This episode delves into the complex feelings of identity, struggle, and hope as Sharika reflects on the hardships she's faced as a Black conservative woman in America.

Sharika reminds us that being American goes beyond race or political alignment. It’s about living, breathing, and enduring everything that shapes this country—the trauma, the triumphs, the patience, the rage, and the never-ending fight for something better. Whether you’re from a small town or a bustling city, if you’ve struggled, survived, and still have hope for change, you embody the spirit of America.

In this eye-opening episode of The Divested Diary, Sharika takes a deep dive into the political career of Kamala Harris and why she believes it's time for Black women to divest from supporting the current Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. Sharika unpacks Harris' policies, actions, and how they’ve affected the Black community—particularly Black women.

With an honest critique of identity politics and the expectation that Black women should automatically support Black female politicians, Sharika challenges this narrative, urging listeners to consider what true representation looks like and how to make informed political choices. Tune in to hear her compelling case for why divestment from Kamala Harris is a necessary step toward a stronger future for Black women.

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Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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In this episode, Sharika Soal discusses the BET Awards and Democrats.

In the past, the BET Awards celebrated black excellence, featuring elegant gowns and high-class attire that represented integrity and sophistication.

However, Sharika observes that the current BET Awards often showcase women dressed in provocative or street-style clothing, which she finds concerning.

The awards used to recognize excellence in various fields within the black community, such as humanitarian work, philanthropy, and medical science.

Nowadays, there’s a heavy focus on categories like rap. Sharika expresses her reservations about the rap industry’s impact on the black American image.

Sharika believes that the rap industry can perpetuate a dangerous lifestyle. She questions whether the BET Awards adequately acknowledge the risks faced by aspiring rappers.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

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Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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The host discusses how black men gang stalk and disrespect black women online. This fuels the divestment movement, where black women separate themselves from black men and culture. The host argues that black women who take care of themselves do not tolerate this behavior. She says it is embarrassing to be associated with men who disrespect black women. The host wants black men to stop making black women feel disrespected if they want loyalty and support.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

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Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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Sharika Soal discusses why black women should disassociate from transgender advocacy. She argues they face high rates of violence from black men yet focus on transgender issues rather than their own safety. Soal cites statistics and hypothetical scenarios to suggest black transgender women don't need black women's assistance. The message encourages black women to prioritize issues directly impacting their community over transgender causes.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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In this episode, Sharika discusses how the black family unit can often be a toxic environment. She advocates for black people, especially women, to "divest" or distance themselves from unsupportive family members who hold them back. Sharika shares her own experiences with toxic family dynamics and encourages listeners to prioritize their mental health and success over dysfunctional relationships, even with their mothers or close relatives.  

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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In this thought-provoking episode, host Sharika Soal delves into the complex reasons why many black women choose to date outside their race. She begins by sharing her own experiences, noting that even failed relationships with non-black men were less toxic than those with black men.

Soal goes on to discuss how the prevalence of "hood culture" among some black men shapes expectations for black women. She argues this leads to an assumption that black women must conform to a narrow definition of black femininity. She also takes issue with offensive language like the n-word and derogatory terms still used by some black men, even those who are educated.

The conversation then turns to financial expectations. Soal asserts that some black men see black women's role as suffering alongside them or providing primary financial support rather than being cared for as an equal partner. She contrasts this to her perception of relationship norms in other racial communities.

Soal also criticizes the tendency of some black men to police black women's appearance, saying this embarrassment stems from insecurity rather than care. She advocates for black women's freedom to simply be women without judgment.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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In this episode, the host discusses a viral video showing a fight between a black teenage girl and a white teenage girl that left the white girl critically injured. Sharika argues this incident highlights the need to address issues of black-on-white violence without double standards openly.

While some details of the fight are unclear, the host criticizes the other black teenagers who stood by filming instead of intervening.

Soal expresses frustration with the tendency in media coverage to portray the black attacker as a victim. The discussion also touches on toxic mindsets in some black communities that encourage violence against other races.

Sharik Soal advocates for the black community to build itself up independently through organizations empowering black women and children rather than relying on anti-white rhetoric that will only breed more resentment.

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Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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The podcast episode discusses a horrific crime where six black individuals are accused of kidnapping, torturing, sexually assaulting, and murdering a 20-year-old black woman named Mahogany Jackson in Birmingham, Alabama. According to details provided in a Daily Mail article, Jackson was handcuffed, beaten, spit on, and forced to perform sex acts on her attackers in an apartment. Videos were also taken of the torture and assault by several of the perpetrators before a gunshot to the back of the head killed Jackson.

Host Sharika Soal expresses deep anger and frustration over the gruesome details of Jackson's death. Soal argues that sympathizing with black criminals is harming American society and that it is time to stop doing so. She advocates for "divesting" from behaviors and lifestyles associated with "ghetto black culture." Soal criticizes the idea that white supremacy is always to blame for issues within black communities. She also takes issue with liberal policies and the level of support the black community shows for Democratic politicians.

Soal discusses the impact of "ghetto culture" on the black community. She criticizes aspects of this culture like "thug life" and the hip hop/rap music industry. Soal argues this culture promotes a lack of humanity, respect, and safety. She shares her personal experience as an adopted person and her concern for black children's wellbeing. Soal advocates for supporting black women and building them up instead of enabling supposed criminal behaviors.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

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In this episode, host Sharika Soal discusses her frustration with George Floyd still being discussed as a martyr four years after his death.  

Sharika argues that Floyd was committing a crime when he died, and his past includes violently robbing a home with three other black men while a toddler was present. 

Not wanting a man with a past so disturbing being the general representation of their race isn't irrational and to treat people that way is gaslighting.  

Soal also criticizes how black men continue to hold Floyd up as a symbol of black excellence when he was an unemployed man and addicted to drugs.

Sharika Soal wants black heroes to be people who actually improve society and do good things rather than criminals.

Connect with Sharika:

Twitter: @SharikaSoal84

Divested Diary Website

Join the Movement at "Divested Diary: Empowering Women's Voices."



Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at "Divested Diary" in our mission to uplift and empower women, especially Black women who face unique societal challenges. As the backbone of their families and often the primary financial providers, these incredible women deserve our support and recognition.

What Can You Do? Visit Divested Diary to learn more about our cause. Whether sharing our message, donating, or simply offering encouragement, your contribution can significantly impact you. From providing cars for better mobility to supplying educational materials, every bit of help turns a struggle into a powerful testimony of resilience and hope.

Be a Part of the Change: Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the lives of women and children striving for a better future. Let's work together to build a world where every woman has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Act now: Visit Divested Diary. Your involvement could be the hand-up that someone needs to transform their life. Let's turn challenges into opportunities and struggles into success stories.

Listen to Divested Diary Wherever You Listen to Podcasts

Apple | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon | TuneIn | Pandora | Deezer | Google | Stitcher