Riddle me this: Americans are more college-educated today than they have ever been at any time in our history. So why are college-educated Americans leaning ârightâ (politically) rather than âleftâ? How do we explain the phenomenon of college-educated individuals voting for someone like Donald Trump? And how can Americans overcome the growing divide between âregularâ folks and the emerging social caste of the growing âconsultant classâ? Be sure to listen to âpart 1â of this episode as well!
Riddle me this: Americans are more college-educated today than they have ever been at any time in our history. So why are college-educated Americans leaning ârightâ (politically) rather than âleftâ? How do we explain the phenomenon of college-educated individuals voting for someone like Donald Trump? And how can Americans overcome the growing divide between âregularâ folks and the emerging social caste of the growing âconsultant classâ? Be sure to listen to âpart 2â of this episode as well!
When does the spiritual become exploitative? In this episode, I explore what happens when faith-based leaders in the (Christian) church abuse their power by harming the very same parishioners they claim to loveâpeople whom theyâre charged with spirituality, and physically protecting.
Every woman of every background needs AT LEAST five (5) non-negotiable principles that she applies to every single facet of her lifeâher goals, her romantic relationships, her friendships, her familial connections, her self-improvementâalladat! This episode outlines the list of 5 non-negotiable principles I have uniquely crafted based on my lived experiences, my education, and my plans for my future. These principles are sure to help improve and empower youâso take notes! đ â¤ď¸âđĽ
Part II of this mini-series. If you havenât already, please donât forget to listen to Part I! â¤ď¸âđĽ [Part I episode description: Ladies, Iâm sad to report that we are STILL in a sassy man apocalypse! More than ever, the (unhealed, insecure, incel) menfolk want to be women. But, in an ever-shifting world of changing gender roles & expectations, what does that even mean? And how does this âapocalypseâ play out in real life?] â¤ď¸âđĽ
Ladies, Iâm sad to report that we are STILL in a sassy man apocalypse! More than ever, the (unhealed, insecure, incel) menfolk want to be women. But, in an ever-shifting world of changing gender roles & expectations, what does that even mean? And how does this âapocalypseâ play out in real life? Donât forget to listen to âPart IIââof this episode!! â¤ď¸âđĽ
Several reports show that up to 300,000 (!) Black women are being forced out of the workforce as a result of Trump-era federal downsizing to agencies & departments where Black women are disproportionately represented. What are the short and long-term impacts of this workforce exodus? And how can we as Black women fight back?
Unfortunately, if youâre a woman on the internetâor youâre a woman in real lifeâyouâve had at least one unpleasant interaction with a member of âthe Manosphereâ. But what exactly is the Manosphere? Who are its primary members? And what does the Manosphereâs existence mean for women in real life?
In this new series, I am performing a deep-dive into the long-term impacts of generational poverty on families, women and girls, by using my personal life & the lives & stories of the women in my own family as a backdrop.
The âsassy manâ of today is a cisgender heterosexual man who weaponizes feminist buzzwords in an effort to assert domination and control over modern womenâwomen who now have the power of autonomy and choice. But why are we in a âsassy man apocalypseâ? And how is this phenomena reflective of the changing power dynamics between men and women?
People of color (POC) who live in America (and abroad) are often extremely prejudiced and bigoted towards Black American people. This is especially evident among POC who emigrate to America, and even though they are American by naturalization, they are still just as anti-Black as racist White people are. But why is that?
Sooooooo the Catholic Church has a new pope! Pope Leo XIV (a/k/a Cardinal Robert Prevost) is the first American-born pontiff in history, having been born and raised in Chicago, Illinois (big ups to the Midwest). This historical moment, combined with my own upbringing as a preacherâs kid in a Jamaican household, made me think of the myriad ways that the 3 major Abrahamic religionsâChristianity, Judaism, and Islamâshape both womenâs history and the progression (and regression) of womenâs rights, especially here in America. What does Pope Leo XIVâs election mean for American women? How will Abrahamic religions, especially Christianity continue to impact womenâs movements in the United States?
In this fiery episode, we dive headfirst into the oh-so-scandalous Shannon Sharpe sex abuse controversy. This isnât just one man and one accusation. Itâs about the centuries-old pattern of Black men caught in the crosshairs of hypermasculinity, public suspicion, white femininity, and Black menâs antipathy towards Black women. Enjoy! âşď¸
Part 2 concludes this series focusing on the history of womenâs rights in the U.S., this time delving into the history of Hispanic/Latina and Asian American women in particular.
Todayâs episode is part one of a series focusing on the history of womenâs rights in America. Part 1 revolves around Black and Native & Indigenous womenâs history specifically, and how this unique history has impacted the mainstream feminist movements we see today.
Happy Womenâs History Month! In todayâs episode, weâre diving into a concept that is deeply familiar to many women: âthe second shiftâ, a term coined by sociologist Arlie Hochschild in 1989. Enjoy! â¤ď¸âđĽđď¸
In todayâs episode, we break down the stats & facts on human trafficking, while examining the unique impact of trafficking on Black women and girls in the United States.
During todayâs episode, weâll be talking about a global epidemic targeting women and girls: femicide. Note: this episode contains uncomfortable, potentially triggering language. Listener discretion is advised. ALSO weâve made it to 10 whole episodes guys! 𼚠Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, liking, and just being there. Hereâs to ten HUNDRED more episodes! Letâs bring down the patriarchy together!!đĽâ¨
In this episode, we explore the Black feminist phenomenon of âFrom Pet to Threatâ, a theory coined and created by university professor and psychology expert Dr. Kecia M. Thomas.
âYou can thank Black women for thatâ is my motto going forward. Happy Black History Month my loves! đ¤â¤ď¸đ This episode talks about the importance of the Black feminist movement, and how Black feminism advocates for change that positively impacts everyoneânot just Black women. Enjoy! â¤ď¸âđĽđď¸