This episode (Part II) we discuss the rising achievement of Black women in America, As we examine the why and how of the phenomenal rise in achievement in areas of education, politics, and entrepreneurship, the question that arises is: why is it that Black men seem to be slipping into the shadows. To illustrate the many challenges Black women have had to endure in order to reach the level of success we are seeing in this era, host Naje Badu associates topics explored in chapter 2 of Bell Hook's book, Ain't I A Woman. These topics include sexuality, stereotypes, and matriarchy.