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Episode 1: Black History Month Matters
Am I the only one who didn’t know that there is an official theme for black history month each year? Is black history month even still necessary? Lisa and Shannon discuss the how black history month started, where black history month is celebrated, what black history month means to us, and more.
Black History Month Matters – Blacktivities
Episode 2: Are You Black Enough?
Has your blackness ever been challenged? What defines black culture and blackness? In the past, there were tests like the brown paper bag, comb, and ruler tests to determine blackness. Today, we are still judging blackness, just in different ways. Shannon and Lisa discuss and more on this week’s episode.
Are You Black Enough? – Blacktivities
Episode 3: Black Love is Love
What is black love all about? How has that looked throughout generations and historically in tv and film? Shannon and Lisa discuss these questions and more.
Black Love is Love – Blacktivities
Episode 4: Black History Firsts
It’s 2023! Why are we still celebrating black first milestones? Should we continue to celebrate, or are we doing the most? And what does it mean that we are still having so many first black this and thats in 2023?
Black History Firsts – Blacktivities
Episode 5: Black Men & Emotions
Black men’s mental health is a topic that is often overlooked, and there are many layers behind how black men deal with their emotions. Do all men struggle with emotion, or do black men have it harder? What do black women need to know about black men’s emotions? Shannon and Lisa discuss this and more on episode 5.
Black Men & Emotions – Blacktivities
Episode 6: Black Don’t Crack
The phrase “black don’t crack” has floated around our community for decades, but is it true? Shannon and Lisa put this saying to the test with scientific receipts and discuss whether or not it puts some added pressure on us as black women to look goodt as we age.
Black Don't Crack – Blacktivities
Episode 7: Segregation and Integration: The Effects on the Black Community
On this episode of Blacktivities, where our hosts delve into the history of segregation and integration in America. We examine the positive and negative effects of integration on the Black community, and hear from Shannon and Lisa as they share their personal challenges of raising young black children in a society that still grapples with racial issues. Lisa also shares a transformative incident that prompted her to rethink her approach to discussing race with children. Join us as we explore this important topic on Blacktivities.
Segregation and Integration: The Effects on the Black Community – Blacktivities
Episode 8: I See You, Sis
Black women have been bonding over shared oppression and discrimination for centuries, so why is it so hard for them to make new friends as adults? What does it look like for us to support one another? Shannon and Lisa talk queen talk on this episode of Blacktivities.
I See You, Sis – Blacktivities
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