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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Why Black Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth — The Truth About Black Maternal Health	20 Apr 2026	01:06:14
Black women are 2–3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women — and that gap exists regardless of income, education, or celebrity status. In this episode of Blacktivities, we trace the roots of the Black maternal health crisis from the experimental surgeries performed on enslaved women in the 1840s to the racial bias still showing up in delivery rooms today. Hosts Shannon and Mona Lisa are joined by Tanessa, a certified full-spectrum doula, for an honest, culturally grounded conversation about why Black women aren't being heard in healthcare — and what we can do about it. In this episode: The disturbing history of J. Marion Sims, the "father of modern gynecology," and the enslaved Black women his career was built on The weathering hypothesis — why Black women's bodies age faster biologically due to the cumulative stress of racism Why a college degree won't protect you: how provider bias affects Black women at every income level What a doula actually does — and why having one can reduce your C-section risk by up to 39% Lotus births, home births, water births, and birthing centers — your options beyond the hospital How to advocate for yourself if you can't afford a doula (hint: know your state's birth rights) Why going to the hospital alone is one of the biggest risks Black women face How herbalism and ancestral healing practices connect to modern holistic care Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Follow our Guest: Tanessa @HarmoniaSanctuary @MavenProductions423 @Tavernobeauty @mysticmaven33 Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities The Weathering Effect: How Racism Contributes To Poor Health Outcomes \| Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues Black Women Excluded from Critical Studies Due to ‘Weathering’ \| Yale School of Medicine “Weathering” and Age Patterns of Allostatic Load Scores Among Blacks and Whites in the United States - PMC Racial bias in pain assessment and treatment recommendations, and false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites - PubMed The ‘Father of Modern Gynecology’ Performed Shocking Experiments on Enslaved Women Medical Exploitation of Black Women Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	From Minstrel Shows to Memes: The History of Blackface in America	13 Apr 2026	00:40:52
From minstrel shows to modern politics — Shannon and KK break down the deep history of blackface in America, why it was never just entertainment, and why whiteface is not the mirror image people claim it is. This past week, a blackface photo of a sitting Georgia state representative surfaced, and it sparked a response that hit every note of the classic "I'm not racist" playbook. The receipts are read and the hosts give their thoughts on his response. In Big Facts, Shannon traces blackface from its roots in 1828, when Thomas Dartmouth Rice stole a dance from an enslaved man and built a minstrel empire, all the way through Hollywood's golden age, the birth of Jim Crow laws, and the documented ways minstrel stereotypes still shape how Black people are perceived today. Then the conversation opens up: Druski's conservative woman skits, the Wayans Brothers' White Chicks defense, Jack Harlow going full R&B, and the difference between resistance and racism. No Lisa this week, but Shannon and KK hold it down. Referenced Episode - Mandingos Mammies, and Jezebels Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities:* Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities This is why blackface is offensive Who Was Jim Crow? - Jim Crow Museum How the History of Blackface Is Rooted in Racism \| HISTORY Blackface: The Birth of An American Stereotype Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Men’s Mental Health: Why So Many Suffer in Silence	06 Apr 2026	01:04:37
In this episode of Blacktivities, the conversation shifts to something deeper—Black men’s mental health and the silence that often surrounds it. Why don’t more Black men talk about what they’re going through? Is it cultural… generational… or something bigger? The hosts unpack the layers behind emotional suppression, stigma, and the expectations placed on Black men to always be strong. Also, Dr. Camillia Harris, founder of justUs, HM, shares how her father's death prompted her to create the organization and host black men's mental health conferences nationwide. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to understand, to listen, and to create space. What We Discuss Why many Black men struggle to express emotions The cultural expectation of strength vs. vulnerability How silence becomes survival—and isolation The role of community, family, and relationships What it actually looks like to create safe spaces for Black men Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Meet Our Guest: Dr. Camilla Harris, Founder of justUs, MH justUs, MH - https://www.bmmhc.com Instagram - @bmmhc1 @camillia_milly Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Sources ScienceDirect — The Impact of Racism on Black American Mental Health https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2215036623003619 PMC / NIH — The Traumatic Impact of Structural Racism on African Americans https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8352535/ American Counseling Association — The Historical Roots of Racial Disparities in the Mental Health System https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/legacy/the-historical-roots-of-racial-disparities-in-the-mental-health-system PMC / NIH — How Masculinity Impedes African American Men from Seeking Mental Health Treatment https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11409296/ Talkspace — Why Black Men Face Greater Mental Health Challenges https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-men-mental-health-challenges-therapy/ CarePlus NJ — Black Men and Mental Health https://careplusnj.org/black-men-and-mental-health/ PMC / Johns Hopkins — Achieving Mental Health Equity in Black Male Suicide Prevention https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10098101/ KFF — Suicide Deaths: National Trends by Demographics https://www.kff.org/mental-health/suicide-deaths-national-trends-and-variation-by-demographics-and-states/ U.S. Office of Minority Health — Black/African American Mental Health https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-blackafrican-americans Crisis & Support Resources Therapy for Black Men — Therapist Directory https://therapyforblackmen.org Black Men Heal — Mental Health Treatment Access https://blackmenheal.org Mental Health America — Black & African American Communities https://mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, Confidential, 24/7 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988 https://988lifeline.org Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Breaking Down Black Stereotypes: History, Truth, and Misconceptions	30 Mar 2026	00:51:49
You've probably heard all the stereotypes, but where do they come from and is there some truth to any of them? In this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, Lisa, and KK discuss common stereotypes about Black people and ask a simple question: are they BIG Facts, BIG Lies, or more complicated than we think? From tipping culture and timeliness to swimming, food, and social habits, the conversation blends humor with historical context to unpack where these stereotypes come from and why they persist today. Key Topics: The origins of tipping culture in America Cultural vs. systemic explanations behind stereotypes Access, history, and generational impact How stereotypes are formed and reinforced Why Black identity is not one-size-fits-all Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities References & Further Reading 1. Tipping History — Shriver Center on Poverty Law The Racist History Behind America's Tipping Culture 2. Tipping History — NPR Throughline The Land of the Fee — The Anti-Tipping Movement 3. Hot Sauce & West African Culinary Tradition — Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery The Diasporic Roots of Hot Sauce in Black American Culture 4. Swimming & Segregation — National Geographic Public Swimming Pools Are Still Haunted by Segregation's Legacy 5. Swimming & Segregation — NPR Racial History of American Swimming Pools (interview with historian Jeff Wiltse) 6. Fried Chicken & Watermelon — The Boston Globe Fried Chicken, Watermelon, and the Origins of Racist Food Stereotypes 7. Camping & Sundown Towns — New American History The Negro Motorist Green Book 8. Black People & Dogs — Chicago Crusader Black People's Complicated History with Dogs 9. Black People & Dogs — Pacific Standard The People Who Are Scared of Dogs (cites research by psychologist Dr. L. Kevin Chapman) Want to go even deeper? Check out these books: "Forked: A New Standard for American Dining" — Saru Jayaraman (tipping history) "Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools in America" — Jeff Wiltse "Sundown Towns" — James W. Loewen "Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine" — Adrian Miller Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	What the Black Family Survived — And Why It Still Stands	16 Mar 2026	00:46:39
The conversation about the Black family always starts in the middle. On this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, KK, and Mona Lisa go all the way back to the beginning — and what they find rewrites everything. The Black family's structure wasn't random. It was shaped by centuries of slavery, post-emancipation terror, discriminatory policy, mass incarceration, and a welfare system designed to penalize two-parent households. Shannon delivers the Big Facts, the hosts unpack the history, and then they talk about where we go from here. 📚 BIG FACTS This Episode: Enslaved marriages had no legal recognition — children could be sold from their parents at any time with no recourse After emancipation, freed Black people immediately began placing newspaper ads to find children who had been sold away — family always mattered The 1965 Moynihan Report labeled Black family structure 'pathological,' shifting public narrative away from systemic causes and onto the community itself War on Drugs mandatory minimums systematically removed Black men from households Some welfare policies penalized the presence of adult men in the home, deepening economic instability Extended kin networks, fictive family, multi-generational households, and the Black church all became survival structures — not dysfunction The nuclear suburban family ideal was post-WWII — and it was never universally accessible or the only valid family structure 💬 The Conversation Goes Deep: Did forced breeding during slavery leave an epigenetic mark on how Black men show up in families today? Why does the 'broken family' label stick to us when every culture has family challenges? Diaspora wars, gender wars, and the strategy of keeping us divided The village is gone — and what we lose when communal accountability disappears Vetting partners with intention and building legacy on purpose Healing your own baggage before building something new Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Resources: Slavery & Family Separation Equal Justice Initiative — Black Families Severed by Slavery https://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-black-families-severed-by-slavery/ Smithsonian / NMAAHC — The Historical Legacy of Black Family Reunions https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-black-family-reunions Pew Research Center — For Many Black Americans, Family Extends Beyond Birth and Legal Ties (2026) https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2026/02/25/for-many-black-americans-family-extends-beyond-birth-and-legal-ties/ Sharecropping & Economic Exclusion PBS American Experience — Sharecropping: Slavery Rerouted https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/harvest-sharecropping-slavery-rerouted/ The Great Migration National Archives — The Great Migration (1910–1970) https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/migrations/great-migration HISTORY.com — The Great Migration https://www.history.com/articles/great-migration The Moynihan Report (1965) BlackPast.org — The Moynihan Report: The Negro Family, the Case for National Action https://blackpast.org/african-american-history/moynihan-report-1965/ Open Society Foundations — The Moynihan Report Revisited https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/publications/moynihan-report-revisited PBS American Masters — Explaining the Moynihan Report https://www.pbs.org/video/explaining-the-moynihan-report-43oqki/ The War on Drugs & Mass Incarceration Brennan Center for Justice — Race, Mass Incarceration, and the Disastrous War on Drugs
	Black Books & Literature: Identity, Access, and Book Bans	02 Mar 2026	00:51:57
There was a time in the U.S. when Black people could be punished for learning to read. Today, books by Black authors are among the most challenged in schools. In this episode, we talk about Black literature, how it shapes identity, and why access to our stories has always mattered. In this episode we discuss: Anti-literacy laws during slavery and why literacy was seen as “dangerous” Frederick Douglass (1845) and Harriet Jacobs (1861) as examples of early Black narrative documentation The Harlem Renaissance (Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston) Why representation in books matters for identity development Modern book bans and what it means when access to stories is restricted Keisha’s recommendations across genres, plus why “listening is still reading” Listener question: What’s the first Black book that made you feel seen? Guest: Keisha Green Instagram: @plantedbookedrooted 📚 Keisha’s Recommendations: - Fast by Millie Belizaire https://a.co/d/032SKqAK - Gravity by AshleyNicole https://a.co/d/00tISPDN - Dominion by Addie E Citchens https://a.co/d/02W15LfX - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward https://a.co/d/0h2K27c8 - Last Stop From Innocence by Takerra Allen https://a.co/d/05MYnhi9 - Secret World of Maggie Grey by Granger https://a.co/d/0d1tjGKG - Losin' Control by Ladii Nesha https://a.co/d/0b6w8vlP - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby https://a.co/d/084XkbG4 - Savvy Summers by Sandra Jackson-Opaoku https://a.co/d/0iXHNezx Banned Book List: https://pen.org/book-bans/ Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Sources mentioned in this episode: Zinn Education Project – “April 7, 1831: Virginia Literacy Ban Enacted” (on Virginia’s anti‑literacy law for enslaved and free Black people after Nat Turner’s rebellion, and why white lawmakers feared Black literacy). https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/virginia-literacy-ban-enacted/ National Humanities Center – “Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs: American Slave Narrators” (overview of slave narratives written by Douglass and Jacobs, and how first‑person accounts by enslaved people documented slavery from the inside). https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/education-material/frederick-douglass-and-harriet-jacobs-american-slave-narrators/ Margo Anderson & Robert A. Margo – “Race and Schooling in the South: A Review of the Evidence” (National Bureau of Economic Research; documents rapid gains in Black literacy after emancipation and majority literacy by around 1900). https://www.nber.org/system/files/chapters/c8792/c8792.pdf Encyclopaedia‑style overview of the Harlem Renaissance and Black literature (for context on Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Beloved, and Morrison’s 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature as the first Black woman laureate). https://www.britannica.com/summary/Harlem-Renaissance-Causes-and-Effects PEN America – “The 10 Most Banned Books of the 2021–2022 School Year” (on thousands of school book bans since 2021 and frequently banned titles including The Bluest Eye and The Hate U Give). https://pen.org/banned-books-list-2022/ Smith College – “The Role of Fictional Narratives in Adolescent Identity Formation” (research on how stories and representation in books shape identity, belonging, and self‑concept in young readers). https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/653/ Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Joy Is Resistance	23 Feb 2026	00:44:07
When Black stories get told, the spotlight usually lands on struggle, trauma, and survival. This week on Blacktivities, Shannon and Mona Lisa (with KK joining mid-episode) center what often gets left out: Black joy. The cookout laughter. The line dancing. The group chat jokes. The deep exhale that reminds us we are still here. In “Big Facts,” Shannon traces Black joy from slavery to the Jim Crow era and beyond, showing how music, movement, community, and recreation weren’t “extras.” They were survival. Then the hosts unpack why Black joy can make people uncomfortable, the difference between happiness and joy, and how protecting your joy is part of protecting your humanity.In This Episode Join the Conversation How do you define Black joy? What are your favorite Black joy memories (funny ones included)? Drop a comment. We read them and respond, and we may feature your responses in a future bonus episode. Support the Show If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder to breathe and laugh.] Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities A Short History of Black Happiness A Paradox of Pleasure: Black Joy during “the Nadir,” 1875‒1905 \| The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era \| Cambridge Core Black Joy: Resistance, Resilience and Reclamation \| National Museum of African American History and Culture What ‘Black Joy’ Means and How It Grew – The SASH Lab Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	What Was the Education System Really Built For? \| Black Kids, Big Facts, & Hard Truths	09 Feb 2026	01:03:25
Right now in this country, black students are more likely to be suspended, mislabeled, and denied access to advanced opportunities. But the question isn’t whether black kids can learn. The real question is what the education system was actually designed to do. In the season eight premiere of Blacktivities, we break down the history and present-day realities of American education and how its original design still impacts black students today. From slavery-era laws banning literacy, to segregation, to modern book bans, the end of affirmative action, and the rise of school vouchers, we connect the dots between past and present. This episode’s Big Facts unpack how public education was built to train workers, maintain social order, and protect power, not to develop everyone equally. We also discuss discipline gaps, special education labeling, curriculum control, and why “choice” policies often leave black kids behind. Then we get into the real conversation: Is school failing black kids, or are we expecting it to do something it was never built to do? What responsibility do parents and communities have outside the classroom? Should traditional schooling still be the primary path to success? What are the alternatives, and how do we prepare our kids for a system that wasn’t designed for them? If you care about black children, education, and telling the truth without sugarcoating it, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation. 📣 Drop a comment and tell us: What’s something school never taught you that you had to learn later? Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Black students are punished more often - UC Berkeley researcher surfaces widespread disparities K-12 Education: Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and More Severe Discipline in School Than Other Girls \| U.S. GAO Educate to Indoctrinate: Education Systems Were First Designed to Suppress Dissent PEN America – “Banned in the USA” - Tracks book bans and state-level censorship in schools U.S. Department of Education – Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) - Primary federal source for discipline disparities, access, and achievement gaps Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Unmasked: Safe Spaces, DEI, and Being Our Authentic Selves	04 Aug 2025	00:43:52
In Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem “We Wear the Mask,” he wrote of a smile that “grins and lies” referring to our inability to show our authentic selves and feelings. This week on Blacktivities, we talk about what it means to take off the mask—especially while moving through workplaces and the world. Shannon, Lisa, and KK talk finding safe spaces, what diversity and inclusion was supposed to look like, and how culture and food can bring people together. We also share our own “unmasking” moments, from podcasting to showing up more authentically at work, plus a hilarious conversation about why Carnival Cruise thinks y’all are doing too much. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	I’m Not One of Your Little Friends: Why So Many of Us Need Therapy Now	28 Jul 2025	00:36:34
In this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, Lisa, and KK unpack the parenting phrases we grew up hearing—and how many of them still echo in our adult lives and therapy sessions. From “Because I said so” to “I brought you in this world, I can take you out,” we’re talking about how generational trauma gets passed down, sometimes biologically, and how we’re working to break the cycle for the next generation. We dive into: Common phrases Black parents said—and what they really meant The mental health gap in the Black community and why so few seek therapy Epigenetics: how trauma gets passed through generations Shifting from survival-based parenting to emotionally healthy communication Why Black folks need therapy, support, and permission to grow Plus, Mona Lisa delivers a beautiful off-the-cuff poetic moment about Black motherhood and resilience. And of course, we leave you with powerful calls to action for the culture. CALL TO ACTION: Let’s talk—what’s something your parents used to say that stuck with you (for better or worse)? Drop a comment, DM us, or leave a review. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities The Struggle of Growing Up With Black Parents How Parents' Trauma Leaves Biological Traces in Children \| Scientific American Can trauma Be Inherited Through Genes? Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms - PMC Understanding Mental Health in Black Communities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Card Confessions	14 Jul 2025	00:42:30
We all got 'em—those moments where our Black card might get snatched! In this lighter episode of Blacktivities, Shannon and KK trade Black Card Confessions—from not knowing how to play Spades to secret love for Wilson Phillips and white folks' footwear. But as always, we keep it rooted with a Big Facts segment on the history of the "Black card" and how it connects to the One-Drop Rule. The episode dives into: The cultural remix of the "Black card" and its historical roots Spades, oxtails, Birkenstocks, and other so-called violations The Wire, The Chi, BMF, and why TV taste is not a revocable offense Music confessions, 90s love, and why Kendrick’s anthem might’ve been a little overplayed The fine line between levity and trauma, and a heartfelt call to keep spreading Black joy Call to Action: Got a Black Card Confession? Leave us a 5-star review and drop your “violations” in the comments or tag us on socials @blacktivitiespod. We might read yours on the next show! #blacktivities #blackcardconfessions #spadesrules #blackjoy #blackpodcasts #onedroprule #blackculture Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities "Crossing the Color Line: Racial Migration and the One-Drop Rule, 1600-" by Daniel J. Sharfstein The 'One Drop Rule' in America, a story - African American Registry Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	The Fetishization of Black Men	07 Jul 2025	00:39:35
In this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, Mona Lisa, and KK dive into a conversation that’s long overdue — the fetishization of Black men. From historical roots to what it looks like in dating, porn, and pop culture today, the hosts unpack the ways Black men are turned into objects instead of being seen as full, complex people. They share personal stories, research-backed facts, and a few laughs along the way. Spoiler: it’s not a compliment. It’s a call for respect. Key Takeaways: Fetishization has deep roots in slavery and colonialism. It still shows up in media, dating apps, and everyday conversations. Black men often get objectified based on myths about their bodies or masculinity. Some men might be into it, but many aren’t — and it’s not the same as genuine attraction. Even we, as Black folks, sometimes repeat harmful stereotypes without realizing it. It’s time to see Black men as more than just a “look” or a “vibe.” They’re thinkers, builders, creators — full human beings. Call to Action: Black men — have you experienced fetishization? How did it make you feel? Drop a comment, DM, or email us your story. This convo ain’t over. Sound Bites: “Why are people searching Mandingo porn and finding us?” “Live your truth, know your worth, King.” “You want a Black baby, but can you protect a Black child?” Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Back, Blacktivities! 02:12 – The Big Facts: Fetishization of Black Men 08:47 – Real Talk & Personal Stories 14:13 – Do Some Men Like It? 22:42 – Do We Reinforce These Stereotypes? 26:30 – Private Conversations with Black Men 33:00 – Celebs, Media, and Jamie Foxx?! 36:26 – Lisa’s Pieces: “Dear Black Man” (Poem) 41:53 – Call 2 Action 4 The Culture Tags: #BlackMen #Fetishization #BlackLove #RespectBlackMen #Blacktivities Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities No, Not the Broadcasting Company: A Brief History of Black Men’s Hypersexualization — Sexual Health Alliance The Fetishization of Black Men What Is Fetishization And How Does It Contribute To Racism? Feeling Like a Fetish: Racialized Feelings, Fetishization, and the Contours of Sexual Racism on Gay Dating Apps The fetishisation of black masculinity \| British GQ Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Backlash Against Black: Fighting Erasure and Reclaiming the Narrative	30 Jun 2025	00:46:43
In this powerful episode of Blacktivities, Shannon welcomes special guest Rick Willis — a proud HBCU alum, veteran, journalist, and outspoken advocate for Black empowerment — to unpack the growing backlash against Black culture, history, and unity. From banned books and rewritten curriculums to erasure in media and targeted attacks on Black progress, this conversation exposes the patterns of fear, propaganda, and historical amnesia that continue to impact our communities. Through storytelling, facts, and unapologetic truth-telling, Shannon and Rick examine the difference between playing the victim and naming injustice, the danger of the "white victimhood" narrative, and what Black folks can do to resist erasure, restore pride, and go on offense. Topics Covered: The historical and modern-day backlash against Black progress Big Facts: documented attacks on Black political power and education Why white fear is fueling efforts to silence Black truth The myth of meritocracy and the reality of stolen opportunity The emotional and strategic dilemma of protecting Black spaces DEI, CRT, and the "incompetence" narrative What solidarity between Black men and women should look like The call to action: love each other louder, lead with truth, and educate our own Guest Info: Follow Rick Willis on Facebook and Instagram: Facebook: Rick Willis Instagram: @rodinman5 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to support the movement. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities White Supremacy, Terrorism, and the Failure of Reconstruction in the United States https://www.levin-center.org/congress-investigates-kkk-violence-during-reconstruction/ Nearly 2,000 Black Americans Were Lynched During Reconstruction Documenting Reconstruction Violence - Equal Justice Initiative Reports Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Creatively Black, Artistically Appropriated	23 Jun 2025	00:50:37
Black creativity has always been the blueprint. From the music we vibe to, to the dances that go viral, to the art that shapes culture—Black folks have BEEN leading the way. But history shows us a pattern: when the genius comes from Black communities, the credit often goes elsewhere. In this episode of Blacktivities, Shannon, Lisa, and KK unpack the long, painful legacy of cultural appropriation in the arts as we celebrate Black Music Month. From rock and roll and Big Mama Thornton to Black TikTok creators, we explore how Black brilliance has been borrowed, sanitized, and sold—while the originators get left behind. Whether it's Elvis becoming the "King of Rock ‘n’ Roll" or white influencers going viral off Black dance moves, this episode dives deep into how credit, compensation, and control have been denied to Black artists for generations. And still—Black excellence persists. Discussion Questions We Explore: Why is this conversation important? Or is it just “divisive” like some folks say? What’s the difference between appreciating Black culture and just taking from it? As Black creators, have you ever had your work appropriated? What can we do to make sure Black creators get their due? Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Baddies with Business is a national network that supports Black women entrepreneurs in years 0-5 through storytelling via their podcast community building (in-person and on-line), and access to social capital. Join the Baddies with Business online community. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Word of mouth is the best tool for growth. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities 5 Empowering Gems I Gathered About Being A Black Creative From A Major Record Label Art Director - Blavity opyright, Culture & (and) Black Music: A Legacy of Unequal Copyright, Culture & (and) Black Music: A Legacy of Unequal Protection 3 of Elvis Presley’s Musical Influences That Really (Really) Did Not Like Him Back 'Copynorms,' Black Cultural Production, and the Debate Over African-American Reparations Black artists and appropriation \| Why Race Matters Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Since We've Been Gone	16 Jun 2025	00:56:58
We’re back—and a lot has gone down. In this season opener, we catch you up on the major stories that have shaped Black culture, politics, and resistance since our last episode. From boycotts and burning plantations to Black dandyism on the red carpet, we connect the dots between history and the headlines. In this episode: Boycott of Dollar General: Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a boycott over the rollback of DEI initiatives, calling for corporate accountability and investment in Black communities. The Fall of Nottoway Plantation: Louisiana’s largest antebellum mansion burns to the ground—sparking grief, reflection, and questions about historical memory. Diddy on Trial: Sean “Diddy” Combs faces serious federal charges involving sex trafficking and racketeering. We examine the allegations and cultural response. Refugee Status for White Afrikaners: The Trump administration fast-tracks white South African refugees while protections for Afghan allies are set to expire. DEI Under Attack: Trump’s new executive order targets museums like the Smithsonian, threatening the future of inclusive history and cultural representation. Black Dandyism at the Met Gala: This year’s Met celebrated Black fashion and identity with “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—a powerful exhibition on Black self-expression and style. We’re breaking it all down with context, analysis, and culture in mind. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help us amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Trump administration welcomed white Afrikaners while ending Afghan protections White South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan Nottoway Historic Louisiana Plantation Destroyed Target sales fall sharply in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025 - CBS Minnesota Dollar General Boycott: What to Know About Key Difference From Others - Newsweek Everything to Know About the 2025 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts and More \| Vogue Trump's Order to Sanitize Black History Meets Institutional Resistance Critics question why exhibits at the African American History Museum are rotating out Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History – The White House Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Resistance	24 Mar 2025	00:49:35
At the beginning of the season, we said black women were going on a break, but the sabbatical is over! Lately, it seems like blackness is under attack and our civil rights are being threatened. We're sending out the bat signal for the 92%! It's all hands on deck... time to resist! Shan, Lisa, and KK discuss how our ancestors did it on the plantation, how our grandparents' generation did it during the Civil Rights Movement, and how we need to get in where we fit in today. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Collective PAC - https://collectivepac.org/ State of the People - https://www.youtube.com/live/rOukFrDEWr8?si=-beqWpFtjQ3RmjoD https://www.youtube.com/live/WFpGa3rZoqs?si=a6HDpn_qy70sunhy Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement \| Britannica Civil rights movement - Wikipedia Martin Luther King Jr: A trailblazer of peaceful protesting On Violence and Nonviolence: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi - 2002-02 Nonviolent Philosophy and Self Defense \| Articles and Essays \| Civil Rights History Project \| Digital Collections \| Library of Congress The Modern Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1964 - Civil Rights (U.S. National Park Service) The Civil Rights Movement \| The Post War United States, 1945-1968 \| U.S. History Primary Source Timeline \| Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress \| Library of Congress The US Civil Rights Movement (1942-1968) \| ICNC Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Social Media & Relationships	17 Mar 2025	00:47:34
Social media has made us more connected, but it has also brought some new problems into the mix. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, among those whose partner uses social media, 23% say they have felt jealous or unsure of their relationship because of the way their current partner interacts with others on social media. From "single" married men jumping into DMs and "couple goals" to the fetishization of black men and unrealistic expectations, the girls discuss the effects of social media on relationships. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Social Media and Romantic Relationships How Social Media Affects Relationships in Modern Times Pew Research - Dating and Relationships in the Digital Age Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Men and Polyamory	10 Mar 2025	00:35:32
Kofi Siriboe, the chocolate brotha who played Ralph Angel in Queen Sugar and is in the current season of Harlem as Seth, recently became part of a headline because he said he practices ethical non-monogamy. Singer Ne-Yo has also made some headlines recently for having four girlfriends. So what is it? And is this what we're doing now? Shannon breaks down polyamory and what it entails, and the girls discuss whether they are really about that life. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @theekkroberts Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities What’s the Difference Between Polyamory, Polygamy, and Ethical Non-Monogamy? — Poly Philia Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	All Skinfolk Ain't Kinfolk	03 Mar 2025	00:35:59
Zora Neale Hurston, a writer during the Harlem Renaissance, coined the term “All my skinfolk ain’t kinfolk” when she talked about black folks that didn’t agree with her views about how to advance black interests or were not trying to advance black interests at all. We've seen various iterations of these characters throughout history. From tropes like Sambo and Stepin Fetchit to the examples we see in our community today. Shannon, Lisa, and KK discuss why all skinfolk ain't kinfolk. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities The Tom Caricature - Anti-black Imagery - Jim Crow Museum The Coon Caricature - Anti-black Imagery - Jim Crow Museum “All My Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk”: The Complexities of Unifying Black and Brown Communities More than skin deep - Indianapolis Recorder Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	The Death of DEI	24 Feb 2025	00:45:06
On January 20 and 21, 2025, the President signed two executive orders with the intention of getting rid of DEI in all government entities and even some private sector companies. Shannon, Lisa, and KK discuss their thoughts on merit-based hiring and efforts to kill diversity, equity, and inclusion. Also, Lisa shares what happened when she was asked if she was a DEI hire. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Federal Register :: Request Access Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity – The White House Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – The White House Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Let's Stay Together: Black Love Edition	17 Feb 2025	00:41:06
Another Valentine's Day has come and gone, but the ladies of Blacktivities will always promote black love. In this episode, Shannon, Lisa, and KK take a dive into the lyrics of old soul love songs with licensed therapist Mattie Finn to try and gain some insight into how we can have thriving relationships. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. More About Mattie Finn, LPC: Psychology Today Website Instagram - @purposeandlivingpsy Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities BLACK MARRIAGE - BlackDemographics.com Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	I'm Not Your Superwoman - Sincerely, Black Women	10 Feb 2025	00:45:12
Black women are tired!!! We are taking a break from all the demands society has put on us. From out working everybody else, to having to be overqualified and still being overlooked, to organizing movements and getting little recognition, to enduring abuse... In the understood words of the former First Lady Michelle Obama... we ain't going! Ladies, this is a season of self-care. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities How 5 Key Demographic Groups Voted in 2024: AP VoteCast By the Numbers - Higher Heights for America PAC Black Women, a History of Creating Our Own Spaces - BWJP From Civil Rights to Diss Tracks: How Black Women Have Shaped U.S. Culture \| Rutgers University Black women’s labor market history reveals deep-seated race and gender discrimination \| Economic Policy Institute Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	What We Not Finna Do in 2025 is...	03 Feb 2025	00:46:23
Happy Black History Month! The ladies of Blacktivities are back with Season 6, serving up a hilarious yet honest intervention for the culture! From over-the-top lashes to social media drama, Shannon, Lisa, and Karen break down what needs to stay in 2024. Listen for unfiltered commentary on everything from beauty trends to relationship dynamics in the Black community. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Visit our Sponsor... Are you a single parent in college working on your degree who needs assistance? Apply today or support our sponsor H.O.P.E., Inc. @ https://hopbe.org Listen to H.O.P.E.'s founder's story on U Talk, I'll Listen. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisathepoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities How Black Culture Shaped Google’s 2024 ‘Year In Search’ Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	[BONUS] Isaiah Mack for Mayor	21 Oct 2024	00:24:28
Blacktivities returns in February!!! Check out the third episode of Shannon's newest podcast, RIGHTing Narratives in this bonus episode. Isaiah Mack is an NFL defensive tackle and former standout at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During his college career, Mack earned All-American honors and was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Known for his resilience and disruptive play on the defensive line, he recorded 20 career sacks and was a dominant force in his final season. After becoming an undrafted free agent in 2019, Mack signed with the Tennessee Titans and has since played for several NFL teams, most recently the Miami Dolphins. Being that Isaiah and Shannon are from the same hometown, they met up there for this conversation. Isaiah's narrative is one of hard work, appreciation of peaceful moments with family, and looking forward to settling into a normal life after the NFL. He gives his mom credit for where he is today. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	[BONUS] Policing While Black	14 Oct 2024	00:42:16
Blacktivities returns in February!!! Check out the second episode of Shannon's newest podcast, RIGHTing Narratives in this bonus episode. Michael McDowell, AKA... Mike on the Bike, is a black man in law enforcement. For historical reasons, black people and the police have always had a complicated relationship, especially in the south where slave patrols evolved into early forms of law enforcement. People my age have grandparents who vividly remember seeing police dogs attack protesters and the brutality and beatings by police enforcing Jim Crow. The next generations can recall being pulled over for “driving while black” and being harassed by police, the mass incarceration of the Crack epidemic, and on into the killings of black men and women that happen frequently at the hands of police to this day. For these reasons, Mike's decision to become a police officer was met with a lot of disbelief and disagreement. Hear Mike tell his story on this episode of RIGHTing Narratives. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Excellence Defined	05 Aug 2024	00:41:50
We use the term and the hashtag black excellence all the time, but what is it exactly? And... is it a term we like, or does it give black people an inferiority complex? Hosts Shannon, Lisa, and KK and their guest, Shay McCowan, Executive Director of Chattanooga Business Elite, discuss all things black excellence. Follow Shay and the Chattanooga Business Elite: Website - https://www.chattbusinesselite.com/ Shay's IG - https://www.instagram.com/shaymc1908/ Chattanooga Business Elite IG - https://www.instagram.com/chatt__businesselite/ Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Research: Our Obsession With Black Excellence Is Harming Black People What does ‘Black Excellence’ mean to you? Black excellence \| History & Origin \| Dictionary.com Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Comparing and Contrasting the Crack Epidemic to the Opioid Crisis	29 Jul 2024	00:30:33
The Crack Epidemic had a long-lasting effect on the black community, as a majority of crack users were black. The War on Drugs imposed minimum prison sentences that led to a dramatic increase in incarceration rates for black males. While the Crack Epidemic was criminalized, the Opioid Crisis, which predominately affects the white community, has been treated as a health crisis. Shannon shares some BIG Facts about the causes and effects of each drug crisis, and the hosts give their thoughts on the government's response to both. Would it even matter if the government tried to rectify the damage from the Crack Epidemic? Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Research Links: Focus on Opiods - Connect2Health FCC Opioid vs. Crack: Congress Reconsiders Its Approach to Drug Epidemic Opioid Crisis: Addiction, Overprescription, and Insufficient Primary Prevention History Explains the U.S. Racial Wealth Gap \| TIME Crack epidemic \| US History, Causes & Effects \| Britannica Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Pause: Questionable Lyrics in Black Music	22 Jul 2024	00:41:56
Back in the day, we used to be singing songs and never paid any attention to what they were actually saying. In this episode, Shannon, Lisa, and Karen take a deep dive into some of the lyrics that made us pause and say, "Now what now?" They also give their thoughts on whether the culture is influencing the music or the music is influencing the culture. See if you're familiar with any of these questionable lyrics. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Research: 10 Controversial Hip-Hop and R&B Songs 50 Rap Lyrics That Make No Sense \| Complex Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	When Working For Black Women Goes Wrong	15 Jul 2024	00:36:26
Out of the eight black CEOs in the Fortune 500, only two of them are black women. As black women ourselves who are eager to cheer on the next sista doing her thing, working for another black woman should be glorious. However, that's not always the case... but why? Shannon and KK discuss their traumatic experiences working for black women and their theories on why it's not always what you would think. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities More Women Are Becoming Fortune 500 CEOs, But Only Three Of Them Are WOC We Need More Black Women In The C-Suite. Here’s Why Black CEO representation on the Fortune 500 is 1.6% this year. Here's what could turn it around \| Fortune Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Is Everything Really About Race?	08 Jul 2024	00:44:45
Have you ever been asked the question, "Why does it always have to be about race?" Amanda Seals came under fire a few months ago after an interview with Shannon Sharpe where he questioned if her stories all had to do with race, or could there be another factor. Is race involved in everything, or are we just being hypersensitive? Shannon and KK reveal their thoughts on this question and more. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Facts About the U.S. Black Population War on Drugs \| History & Mass Incarceration \| Britannica Racial Disparities Persist in Many U.S. Jails \| The Pew Charitable Trusts Black Americans and the Law - Berkeley Law Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Canceling Black Men	01 Jul 2024	00:38:14
We've seen a lot of our black male celebrities get "canceled" lately - from Diddy to Jonathan Majors to Chris Brown. Not that some of them don't deserve it, but why does it seem like black men have become the face of cancel culture when there are other people doing the same things? Shannon, Lisa, and Karen discuss canceling's humble beginnings to how it got chopped and screwed and it's intertwining with the me too movement. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. [For 15% off, enter the code - BLKEXEL15] Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices... join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Research Links: Presumption of Guilt FREDDIE GIBBS CALLS OUT DOUBLE STANDARDS WHEN IT COMES TO BLACK MEN & CANCEL CULTURE The strange journey of ‘cancel,’ from a Black-culture punchline to a White-grievance watchword Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Is Hip-Hop Beef Good for the Culture?	24 Jun 2024	00:36:22
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef has been epic! Kendrick has the whole world chanting OVHoe and we got some great music, but is it good for the culture as a whole? SnobHop founder, John Wright, joins Shannon and Lisa to talk rap beef of the past and present. Subscribe to SnobHop Follow John on Instagram Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! - subscribe to get 15% off in the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Grab some merch from the Blacktivitees Pop Up Shop. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Biden Campaign "Euphoria" IG Video How Kendrick Lamar and Drake changed rap beefs forever The 40 Biggest Hip-Hop Feuds \| Complex Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Skip You & Reverse: Politicians Playing Uno with our Rights	17 Jun 2024	00:37:46
Juneteenth represents freedom, but if we fast forward to 2024. It seems like politicians are playing Uno with house rules, using multiple skips and reverses when it comes to the freedoms we have fought so hard to get in the past. Shannon and Lisa discuss Project 2025 and the ramifications it might have for black people. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Ask Black People - If you have a question you want us to answer on the show, use this link. Share this episode with a friend. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices and join our panel of black people. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Project 2025 - Presidential Transition Project Website Conservatives aim to restructure U.S. government and replace it with Trump’s vision \| PBS NewsHour Project 2025 Document Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	[BONUS] Court of Emotions: Grappling With Grief as a Student Athlete	04 Jun 2024	00:50:33
Blacktivities returns June 17th!!! Check out the first episode of Shannon's newest podcast, RIGHTing Narratives in this bonus episode. Recently, players like Caitlyn Clark, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso have brought major attention to women’s basketball. There are several other young women on that team that you don’t hear about who dominated at the high school level, but aren’t the superstars on their college teams. You don’t hear about the immense pressure, tough choices, and sacrifices they are being asked to make at such a young and confusing time in their lives. Wynter Whitley is an extraordinary athlete and former Duke Lady Blue Devils basketball player, who had a standout season her freshman year, but when tragedy hit, her game and relationship with the coaches was collateral damage. Her story helps us right the narratives about grief, self-advocation, and self-worth. It rights the narrative that we don’t always have to be strong, and it’s okay to take the time to heal when we need it. [BONUS] Court of Emotions: Grappling With Grief as a Student Athlete Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Women and Murder	25 Mar 2024	00:28:37
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. See you in June! Black Women and Murder Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Femicide: Violence Against Women Five essential facts to know about femicide \| UN Women – Headquarters The Lancet Black women are six times more likely to be killed than white women, data shows Black Women in the U.S. Murdered Six Times More Often Than White Women \| Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 8 Trailer	23 Mar 2024	00:01:57
A preview of episode 8's discussion of black women, murder, and femicide. Full episode premieres 3.25.24. Season 4, Episode 8 Trailer Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Parenting: Then vs. Now	18 Mar 2024	00:45:08
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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 7 Trailer	16 Mar 2024	00:02:15
A preview of episode 7's discussion of black parenting today versus the past. Full episode premieres 3.18.24. Season 4, Episode 7 Trailer Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Females in Hip-Hop: Exploitation or Liberation	11 Mar 2024	00:43:40
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. Follow Imani Blair on Instagram - @imaniblair @licktherapperpod Females in Hip-Hop: Exploitation or Liberation Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 6 Trailer	10 Mar 2024	00:02:16
A preview of episode 6's discussion of the state of hip-hop when it comes to female MCs. Full episode premieres 3.11.24. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	When Black Women Date Interracially: The Double Standard	04 Mar 2024	00:38:24
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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Credit: Piano Roll Sound Effect - Carlton "C-Dub Whitfield Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 5 Trailer	02 Mar 2024	00:02:30
A preview of episode 5's discussion of why there seems to be a double standard when it comes to black women who are interracial daters. Full episode premieres 3.4.24. Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Women & Reality TV	26 Feb 2024	00:33:20
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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 4 Trailer	25 Feb 2024	00:02:40
A preview of episode 4's discussion of black women and reality TV. Full episode premieres 2.26.24. Season 4, Episode 4 Trailer Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Wigs, Weaves, and Everything in Between: A Conversation about Self-Image	19 Feb 2024	00:37:29
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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 3 Trailer	18 Feb 2024	00:02:39
Wigs, Weaves, and Everything in Between: A Conversation about Self-Image drops on 2.19.24 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black Love Is Key	12 Feb 2024	00:33:55
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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Season 4, Episode 2 Trailer	10 Feb 2024	00:02:26
Episode 2, entitled "Black Love Is Key," will be released on 2/12/24. Subscribe to listen when it drops! Season 4, Episode 2 Trailer Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	I'm Not a Businessman... I'm a BUSINESS, Man!	05 Feb 2024	00:33:16
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! Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Blacktivities is a Black Panache original production - a podcast network with a lineup of black-hosted shows sharing black stories and tackling black issues. For more information on shows like our newest production, Fat Lies Matter, visit blackpanache.com. Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Follow Shannon - @justshanofficial Follow Lisa - @monalisadapoet Follow Karen - @kkrobertsgrissom Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC
	Black In the Day	15 Aug 2023	00:45:00
Was is really better back in the day? Hosts Shannon and Lisa discuss generational differences in the black community. From entertainment and fashion to discipline in black households and the rise of the baby momma... a lot has changed from the 1960s to now. Black In the Day Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities: Share this episode with a friend. Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on social media. Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices. Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the Hosts Help Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University. Continue the Conversation on Social Media: Instagram - @blacktivitiespod Threads - @blacktivitiespod Facebook - Blacktivities 50 years after the Kerner Commission: African Americans are better off in many ways but are still disadvantaged by racial inequality \| Economic Policy Institute How black Americans’ lives have–and haven’t–changed since Dr. King’s death \| PBS NewsHour George Floyd: How far have African Americans come since the 1960s? - BBC News Copyright 2022-2026 Black Panache, LLC

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