What Say U?

This episode the sisters speak with former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland about her journey in politics and her current campaign seeking a seat in the United States Congress.

Recorded May 23, 2020

The Pierce County Medical Examiner released a report this week that Manuel Ellis (a Black man) died on March 3 of respiratory arrest due to hypoxia caused by physical restraint. The persons causing the death of Manuel Ellis were Tacoma Police officers. The Cunningham Sisters continue the conversation about the value of Black Lives and the role white people play in creating the cure for the racism disease that is crippling our community and nation.

The Cunningham Sisters draw the line in the sand with white people. You’re either anti-racist or you’re not. There is no middle ground. What Say U white people?

This episode centers on the police brutality and protests the US has witnessed over the last several days.

Inspired by the 1999 film starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford titled: What Lies Beneath, the Cunningham Sisters engage in real talk over “what people show you as self is not always truth.”

The sisters dig into some real talk about what it’s like to date when you’re over 50.

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The sisters talk about Melannie’s visit to Africa.

The sisters talk about what all of us are talking about—the coronavirus and its effects on our community and our lives.

Melannie discusses with Audrey her upcoming trip to the African continent and what the experience is like living while Black outside of America.

Melannie and Audrey unpack Gail King’s interview with Lisa Leslie about Kobe Bryant and the outrage that ensued plus other instances of human pollution.

The sisters dig into an essential question: where is the love?