In this episode, we discuss the disconnect between the African Diaspora (Africans, African Americans, Latin America and Caribbean, etc.) and how we define blackness, race, ethnicity, and much more. Join us!
In this episode, Shekinah and Marilyn discuss environmental justice and how climate change disproportionately impacts the lives of black and brown communities due to imperialism and white supremacy. Join us!
In this episode, we discuss our personal journeys with mental health, how we sought out resources like therapy and medication, and how generational trauma has impacted us, our families, and communities while offering an opportunity to heal.
The world of work is changing and so are we. In this episode, we talk about the unrealistic expectations of a 40+ hour work week and how the pandemic forced people to realize that capitalism can be the root of all evil. Join us!
Don't tell me how to love! Society puts emphasis on the importance of romantic relationships above all others. In our society, your worth is often tied to who you marry and settle down with. We don’t encourage independence and happiness that isn’t directly tied to your romantic situation. In episode 4 of this season, our hosts discuss non-traditional relationships and friendships and so much more!
On this episode of Bitchin at 9:30, we speak about colorism through the lens of recent controversies in music and in film. We speak on DaniLeigh's "Yellow Bone", Mulatto's name change to "Latto", and on HBO originally wanting to cast Lauren London as Issa in the hit series Insecure. We also talk about our own experiences with colorism and how it's played a role within the communities we belong to throughout our lives.
Space is an extension of who you are! Join Adriyanna, Marilyn, and Valerie (Adriyanna's Mom) as we discuss how your space affects your mood, the benefits of houseplants, and why sacred spaces are a part of liberation and resistance.
At the kick-off of Season 4, Adriyanna, Marilyn, Aubrie, and Shekinah catch up on everything that has happened in our absence - Biden’s win, the violent insurrection, rise of violence, COVID, gun control, and much more!
We give the rundown on the election, what each candidate is saying, what’s at stake, and your voting rights.
We discuss the current state of women in the United States, reproductive justice during COVID-19, maternal mortality rates, and reproductive justice & rights for black & brown women. Special audio clips from Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris questioning Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing in 2018 and from Reproductive Justice Legacy and Advocate Loretta Ross.
Today we will be talking about immigration, ICE detention facilities, and voter suppression of immigrant and Native communities.
We discuss the K-12 education system, the US criminal justice system, what it means to defund the police and the recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd.
At the kick-off of Season 3, Adriyanna, Marilyn, and Aubrie speak on all that has happened since last season including COVID-19, the upcoming presidential election, voter suppression, and much more!
Let’s face it, online dating is a bit of a minefield, no matter whether you’re newly single, prefer to meet someone in a bar rather than them sliding into your DMs, on the search for a short-term romance or a long-term relationship. There’s a lot of choices when it comes to navigating the dating app pool and, as we all know, finding romance is a bit more complicated than a simple swiping right (or left) of the thumb on Tinder. In tonight’s episode, Aubrie, Marilyn, and Adriyanna discuss the pros and cons of dating apps.
Let's have a conversation about culture. Cultural appropriation can be defined as the “cherry-picking” or selecting certain aspects of culture and ignoring their original significance for the purpose of belittling it as a trend. Appreciation is honoring and respecting another culture and its practices, as a way to gain knowledge and understanding. In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation vs. appreciation.
Gender roles can be defined as the behaviors, values, and attitudes that a society considers appropriate for both males and females. Traditionally, men and women had completely opposing roles, men were seen as the provider for the family and women were seen as the caretakers of both the home and the family. Since then, times have changed...or have they? In this episode, the women discuss gender norms while dating in 2020.
In a clip of an interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie, "CBS This Morning" anchor Gayle King asked about a 2003 sexual assault allegation against Kobe Bryant. The women discuss the #IStandWithGayle hashtag and give their take on the current debate.
Black Woman Podcast. Every Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST. Pop Culture. Politics. Everything Black.
Black Woman Podcast. Every Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST. Pop Culture. Politics. Everything Black.
Black Woman Podcast. Every Friday at 9:30 p.m. EST. Pop Culture. Politics. Everything Black.