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On this week's episode, Ivy and Rhiana take a deep dive into the world of "Black Panther." They discuss the movie's representations of Africans and black Americans, the roles played by badass women of all kinds, and how Michael B. Jordan has us all out here thirsting. Wakanda Forever! Hosts: Ivy Onyeador and Rhiana Gunn-Wright Editor: Martine Powers Producer: Shahla Naimi Theme music: Taja Cheek

In this episode, Rhiana and Ivy talk about the challenges — and occasional joys — of interracial friendships and other types of "friendship across difference," and examine their own complicated history of making friends. Hosted by Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Edited by Martine Powers Production Help from Shahla Naimi Theme Music by Taja Cheek

Consider this a comprehensive, PhD-level seminar on Issa Rae's hit show Insecure, and the politics and complexities of Season Two. Hosts: Ivy Onyeador & Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer: Martine Powers With Special Help from: Shahla Naimi Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: --Girls of the Internet, "When U Go" --Jorja Smith, "Fine Line" --Kari Faux, "Fantasy" --Ravyn Lenae, "Unknown"

The Get is back! We've got a new season coming at you, with a lineup of episodes that we're excited to share. For this first return episode, Ivy and Rhiana (with a little help from Ivy's mom, Dr. Ume!) answer your burning questions : Why it happen? How it happen? And will it happen again? Hosts: Ivy Onyeador & Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer: Martine Powers Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: --Agatha Moses, "Nigerian Praises" --Daniel Wilson, "Wedding Daze" --Cardi B, "Foreva" --Fifth Harmony, ft. Ty Dolla $ign, "Work From Home" And here's that epic video of Mariah Carey doing the LEAST, which we love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_M5VHoXhs

This episode is all about celebration: Rhiana got married, Ivy was the most fly bridesmaid ever, and we've reached the one-year anniversary of the podcast! We talk about the beautiful Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Produced by: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Edited by: Martine Powers Theme music by: Taja Cheek Music featured on this episode: "September," by Earth Wind & Fire "Int'l Players' Anthem (I Choose You)" by Outkast "Stay With You" by John Legend "Outstanding," The Gap Band

To close out 2016, Ivy charms with some slam-esque poetry and Rhiana dishes on her Detroit digs. It's been a rough year, but we made it, we're damn proud, and have big plans for the new year. Tune in during your holiday travels! Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Theme Music: Taja Cheek "won't you celebrate with me," by Lucille Clifton https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/wont-you-celebrate-me Music from this episode: "OOOUUU," by Young M.A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVf_4Ns3qLU "Where Did I Go," Jorja Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meP1neJrguw "Say Yes To This," Jill Scott http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/11/04/500622336/hear-two-new-songs-from-the-hamilton-mixtape "Together," by Kaytranada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4t-kTyf1xs

Author and fellow Yalie RJ Hernandez joins Ivy and Rhiana to discuss his book An Innocent Fashion, the story of a young Latino man from Texas who makes it in the Ivy League, then suffers from depression while successfully passing for white in the New York fashion industry. Vanity Fair has compared it to "The Devil Wears Prada"; we think it's more akin to Nella Larsen’s "Passing." Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Editing by: Martine Powers Theme Music: Taja Cheek Music from this episode: — "River," by Ibeyi — "Unfaithful — Si Infidele," by Les Nubians — "Yo Aprendí," by Danay Suarez — "Fly," by Danay Suarez

Failure — it's not just for wealthy white men! In this week’s episode, Rhiana and Ivy talk about failures in its various forms — and why we’re so tempted to share our stories about failure in neat, pretty packaging. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producers: Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Editor: Martine Powers Theme music: Taja Cheek Songs from this episode: - "No Room for Doubt," Lianna La Havas - "No Lie," 2 Chainz ft. Drake - "Flawless," Beyonce - "Cheers to Life," by Voice

This week is all about class. Ivy and Rhiana discuss what they're too bougie for, talk about what it feels like to shift social class, and share how it feels when your pockets and your pedigree don't match. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Co-Creator: Kristjiana Gong Theme Music by Taja Cheek

We're back from break! And we've got a new episode with a mix of stories and reflections on race, #BlackLivesMatter, whitesplaining, midwestern culture, and wedding weaves. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Co-Creator: Kristjiana Gong Theme Music by Taja Cheek Music featured in this episode: — "All We Got," by Chance The Rapper — "Rollin'," by Limp Bizkit — "Black Rage," by Lauryn Hill — "Slow Motion," by Juvenile — "Good As Hell," by Lizzo

On this episode, Ivy and Rhiana talk with Eva Wilson, clinical-therapist-to-be and all-around-WOC-mind-body-badass about strategies to improve mental and physical health. Plus, Eva offers up a modest defense of Rachel Dolezal ... that actually kind of makes sense. Hosts: Rhiana Gunn-Wright & Ivy Onyeador Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Co-Creator: Kristjiana Gong Theme Music by Taja Cheek Music featured in this episode: "What About Your Friends," by TLC

Lena Horne: "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." Ivy and Rhiana talk about depression, mental distress, and the power of listening. Hosts: Ivy Onyeador and Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer/Editor: Martine Powers Cover artwork: "Untitled (melancholy dame/carmen jones)" by Lorna Simpson. (https://www.icp.org/browse/archive/objects/untitled-melancholy-damecarmen-jones) Music: — "Flashing Lights," Kanye West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ila-hAUXR5U — "This Feeling," The Alabama Shakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub6XFO0ca5Q – "All I Got," Amel Larrieux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgzyy29D-Iw — "The Skies Will Break," Corinne Bailey Rae https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03_s6t6w8M — "Diamonds," Laura Mvula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20C7lqhdEaY — "A Song for Mama," Boyz II Men https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8KnHK1NskY Other clips from this episode: — Another Round: Episode 33, "Pick A Slay" https://soundcloud.com/anotherroundwithhebenandtracy/episode-33-pick-a-slay — CBS News: "Eagleton speaks after stepping down as VP candidate" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIB6yH0yvPk — Associated Press: "Today in History" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t81TORWGyBs

Congratulations! You got into the college of your dreams (or you got the fellowship of your dreams, or the job of your dreams) … now, get ready to hear a lot of racist bulls--t from folks who think you don't deserve your success. Ivy and Rhiana talk about their own experiences with shutting down haters … and discuss their methods for grappling with their own self-doubt.

Racism isn't funny … except when it is. Ivy and Rhiana share their own encounters with racism and pass along some stories from listeners who've figured out that the only way to avoid crying is by laughing. Hosts: Ivy Onyeador and Rhiana Gunn-Wright Producer & Editor: Martine Powers Creative Consultant: Kristjiana Gong Theme music by Taja Cheek Music from this episode: — "Get Away," The Internet — "Bleeding Love," Leona Lewis — "I Know You See Me," Lil' Kim — "Love's Gone Bad," Chris Clark — "Freek-A-Leek," Petey Pablo — "What You Don't Do (Tom Misch Remix)," Lianne La Havas Other stuff mentioned in the episode that you may find amusing: — "Take the compliment, bitch." http://www.vulture.com/2016/02/charlize-theron-wants-you-to-take-the-compliment.html — "Woman Literally CAN'T EVEN With This Bear Right Now." https://www.thedodo.com/woman-talks-to-bear-video-1383368047.html

What does it mean to use the terms #blackgirlmagic, #carefreeblackgirl, or #blackgirlsarelit? Ivy and Rhiana dive into the appeal and pitfalls of defining yourself with a hashtag.

What does it mean to be an activist? Ivy and Rhiana dive into the question of how their definitions of activism have evolved over time … and they talk about how to balance service, ambition, and self-care. Music featured in this episode: "10 Over 10," by Naeto C: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yDCViB8nwc "Formation," by Beyonce: http://www.beyonce.com/formation-dirty/ "My Shot," from the Hamilton soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vHMSq7K2ds Other clips: —"We should all be feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg3umXU_qWc —"Ego-Tripping," by Nikki Giovanni: http://genius.com/Nikki-giovanni-ego-tripping-there-may-be-a-reason-annotated —Angela Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2BIZy0HScM —"Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention Keynote Speech, 1976": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg7gLIx__-k —Gina Rodriguez Unite4Humanity acceptance speech: https://www.facebook.com/Variety/videos/10153401597627197/?fref=nf —Nina Simone: That Blackness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ClwX7oyXk —"Kerry Washington DOESN'T Boycott Oscars 2016, Wants to Solve Diversity Problem" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBh5KoqG4Z8 —"All Oppression is Connected - Stacey Ann Chin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XfvZPG32-g

In this episode, we explore love from different angles. With our friend Constance we discuss her inspiring #summerofradicalblacklove, the connection between self-love and romantic love, and the sacrificial, life-changing love of a kidney transplant. Ivy and her mother break down the Igbo word for love, ifunanya, and the beauty of being truly seen. Rhiana and her #feyonce Nigel give us a taste of their delicious relationship. #KitchenChronicles with Rhiana Gunn-Wright and Ivy Onyeador Produced by Martine Powers and Kristjiana Gong Edited by Martine Powers Music from this episode: Jill Scott, "A Long Walk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSYMKUtNuw8 Mariah Carey, "#Beautiful" ft. Miguel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1wtkkt9-E Earth, Wind & Fire, "Love Music" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNrFKYw_puw

We looove to hear from our listeners — and in this episode, Ivy and Rhiana respond to messages from the #squad. — with Ivy Onyeador and Rhiana Gunn-Wright. Edited by Martine Powers. Produced by Kristjiana Gong. **Bonus Reading/Listening** -NYT: "Meet the New York Bachelors Who Yearn for Something More." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/08/fashion/mens-style/new-york-bachelors-yearn-for-more.html?_r=0 -Shonda Rhimes, interviewed by Terry Gross: http://www.npr.org/2015/11/11/455594842/shonda-rhimes-on-running-three-hit-shows-and-the-limits-of-network-tv Music from this episode: "Finally," CeCe Peniston "Roll It Gal," Alison Hinds "Love Myself," Hailee Steinfeld "Contradiction," Mali Music ft. Jhene Aiko "Overcome," Laura Mvula

In the first episode of 2016, Rhiana and Ivy discuss the too frequent comments about bodies that come with the holidays and complicated relationships between weight and New Year's resolutions. Featuring: "The Body Is Not An Apology" by Sonya Renee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lKPdh_y-8) "Oprah's Wagon of Fat" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVOtzMX3ZvU) "Dontcha" by The Internet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28JAS1ZUUqw) "On and On" by Erykah Bady (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPCs7vVz6s) "Mar" by Bomba Estéreo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgjRPk4E6Eg)

In this episode, Ivy and Rhiana use Netflix's "Master of None" as a springboard for conversation about immigrant narratives, dating, and beauty standards; in the second half of the episode, producer Kristjiana joins the discussion.