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Episode 1: I’m Not a Businessman… I’m a BUSINESS, Man!
From the local hoodtreprenuers in every black neighborhood in America to the black-owned brands and billionaire CEOs like Jay-Z, black people seem to have a knack for making it do what it do. So why we still ain’t got nothing? As a community, we are still behind in ownership and wealth. Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss black business, capitalism and the “self-made” man, and our sense of community.
I'm Not a Businessman… I'm a BUSINESS, Man! – Blacktivities
Episode 2: Black Love Is Key
Could black love be the answer to black excellence and elevating our community? Perhaps, black love just might be the key… but what about the distractions? The ladies of Blacktivities celebrate Valentine’s Day with a discussion of these questions and more.
Black Love Is Key – Blacktivities
Episode 3: Wigs, Weaves, and Everything in Between: A Conversation about Self-Image
In the era of wigs, weaves, BBLs, and other enhancements, what does that say about the way black women view themselves? Do we have a problem with our self image in its natural state? Or, are we finally embracing autonomy over our bodies… something we’ve never had before? Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss this and more on episode 3.
Wigs, Weaves, and Everything in Between: A Conversation about Self-Image – Blacktivities
Episode 4: Black Women & Reality TV
Reality TV is still a popular choice of entertainment for millions of people, but when it comes to black women in these shows, is it simply the reprise of Sapphire and Jezebel? (If you’re not sure who these characters are, check out the “Mandingos, Mammies, and Jezebels” episode of Blacktivities.) Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss black women’s portrayal in reality TV, the “blue monkey” incident on Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta, and the changes they would like to see when it comes to reality TV and black women.
Black Women & Reality TV – Blacktivities
Episode 5: When Black Women Date Interracially: The Double Standard
Black men date and marry outside their race all the time, but when black women do it, it’s a problem. Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss black men who refuse to date black women and why black men make such a big deal about a black woman choosing a different flavor.
When Black Women Date Interracially: The Double Standard – Blacktivities
Episode 6: Females in Hip-Hop: Exploitation or Liberation
Meg Thee Stallion, Nikki Minaj, Cardi B, Latto, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Lola Brooke, Sexyy Red… these are some of hip-hop’s most popular female artists today. From their lyrics to the way they dress, it’s obvious that this is an industry where sex sells. Are they being exploited by record execs or liberated by the ability to do what they want with their bodies in this space? The OGs didn’t dress or talk that way.
Shannon, Lisa, Karen, and special guest, Imani Blair of Lick the Rapper Podcast, discuss these things and more.
Females in Hip-Hop: Exploitation or Liberation – Blacktivities
Episode 7: Black Parenting: Then vs. Now
These days, we hear terms like “gentle parenting,” but have you ever been popped so hard you can’t scream or speak? Historically, black parents didn’t play because that could literally be a life or death situation. Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss their own parenting styles versus the way they were parented, the disappearance of “the village,” and the underlying love that existed despite the more harsh style of discipline of black parents of the past.
Black Parenting: Then vs. Now – Blacktivities
Episode 8: Black Women and Murder
According to a study completed by the CDC between 1999 and 2020 that analyzed homicide rates of Black women ages 25 to 44 across 30 states, black women are 6 times more likely to be killed than white women. In Wisconsin, they’re 20 times more likely! Black women living in Midwestern and Northeastern states were also more likely to be killed by a firearm. Shannon and Lisa end Women’s History Month by discussing these big facts, femicide, and ebony alerts.
Black Women and Murder – Blacktivities
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