What Say U?

Two sisters, Melannie Denise Cunningham and Audrey Cunningham, have some real talk about the state of Tacoma, the United States, and the world.

Unintended Racism: A Lesson Learned

Guest: Marguerite Martin, Entrepreneur, Social Influencer, and alumna of the American Leadership Forum Tacoma/Pierce County Senior Fellows Program with Melannie In this honest and brave conversation, Melannie, Audrey, and Marguerite explore a moment from a...

11-05
58:49

Kindness TRUMPS All!

After some time away from the mic, sisters Audrey and Melannie return with a powerful episode that’s part personal journey, part revolutionary challenge. Episode Highlights Personal Updates & Testimony The sisters catch up on their...

09-30
38:41

Mom Alean

This is a very special episode as sisters Audrey and Melannie celebrate their mother Alean’s 85th solar return. In the heartwarming and insightful conversation, Mom Alean joins her daughters in the studio to discuss her...

08-22
58:51

Speak “Truth” to The People: Elections, Justice, and Change

Sisters Audrey and Melannie reunite on the mic after being away for some time. They catch up on current events, specifically digging deep into the polarizing vibe around the national elections and impact on the minds of...

08-03
41:51

Havin’ Our Say: A Conversation With Black Women Leaders in the Washington State House of Representatives

Sister Melannie, also known as Peace Queen, is solo on the mic as Sister Audrey continues her radical healing journey! Please send your prayers and good vibes! In this episode, Peace Queen delves into what...

07-09
01:08:46

Episode 64

12-18
56:28

Episode 63—All About the Good Trouble!

Production Note: Sister Melannie is on the mic solo. Sister Audrey continues her healing journey. Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., who is widely known as “Dr. Diversity” joins Melannie to unveil their exciting new collaboration at...

10-25
57:06

Episode 62: Anti-Blackness

In a thought-provoking conversation, Melannie discusses the critical issue of Anti-Black racism and Anti-Blackness with author and truth-teller Dante King, alongside Rev. Brandy Renée McMurry from the Spiritual Care team at the University of California...

08-11
54:48

Episode 61—Run Kizzy, RUN! The Emancipation of Dr. Karen Johnson

Dr. Karen Johnson, the first-ever Director of the Washington State Office of Equity, was abruptly terminated by Governor Jay Inslee on May 17, 2023. This decision caused a significant fallout, leaving huge numbers of individuals...

06-19
01:03:49

Episode 60—Emancipation Celebration: Freedom is a Mindset!

Sisters Audrey and Melannie joyfully return to the microphone after an extended absence. During their time away, significant events have unfolded in the world, as well as in their personal lives. This episode serves as...

06-19
01:02:02

Episode 59—It’s the System

In this episode, the sisters talk about Tyre Nichols and the sadly familiar circumstances of his murder. Links Channel 253 membership

02-06
48:05

Episode 58—The People’s Gathering

Guest host Bishop Gwendolyn Phillips Coates joins Sister Melannie in conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Dr. Moore is the founder of the White Privilege Conference and the White Privilege Institute. He joins the conversation...

10-31
55:21

Episode 57—The World is a Ghetto

Inspired by the 1972 song The World Is a Ghetto” recorded by the band War, Melannie and Audrey cover a variety of topics in their “keepin’ it real” fashion relevant to their personal development and...

09-26
54:19

Episode 56—The Antidote to White Supremacy Culture is Black JOY

Sisters Audrey and Melannie unite on the microphone after several weeks away. They catch listeners up on what’s been happening with them which leads to their emotional discussion about the “toll” Black people pay existing...

09-12
45:44

Episode 55—The Divided States of America

What will it take for America to unite on banning assault weapon purchases by individual citizens? The sisters share their perspectives; as always, keeping it real! Links Channel 253 membership

07-04
57:41

Episode 54—What White Women Said & A New Way to Learn

The Sisters chat with Christine Harrison, Melannie’s White Woman friend who recently completed her doctoral research on White Women Teaching in majority-Black and Brown Classrooms. Christie shares the concept of her study and findings. In...

06-22
01:01:42

Episode 53—Desperate Racists: The Tide Is Shifting

As more and more “everyday people” choose to opt-out of the racist system this country was built upon, the die-hard racists are showing their desperate ways. Join the sisters as they discuss examples of what...

05-10
58:07

Episode 52—White Peoples’ Mess (formerly known as “Caucasity”)

The Sisters breakdown a broader term to describe the behavioral actions of whiteness – examples are explored. Links “Karen” Meltdown in Victoria’s Secret updates about Breonna Taylor Channel 253 membership

04-04
01:01:30

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