This Yard of Greatness Podcast is brought to you by: 'Build Your Blacknificence.' A compassionate six week mastermind for wounded black daughters to heal from abusive mothers.   TODAY'S SHOW This episode is part #1 of 'The Seven Keys to Black Empowerment.' The first key is TRUTH. If we're going to live an authentic, blackalicious life we must be willing to tell the truth about who and where we are. So why do we lie and HOW can we begin to speak our unapologetic the truth?   This week June share's why telling the truth is hard for black people under the system of racism and within our relationships. We'll also explore the internal consequences of not telling the truth, finding safe spaces to share and how it will transform your black self respect.    Please visit the website for all relevant show notes, links, photos and information referenced in today's show at: www.juneallen.net/truth Healing from racism through personal empowerment and the 12 steps of recovery.