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What does the sexual assault allegations lobbied against R. Kelly have to say about the treatment of black girls and women throughout US history? What impact bussing had on the racial makeup of our educational systems? Or why it's important to talk about toxic masculinity when discussing Kodak Black…

Chelsea Reid

  • Dec 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Reframing 2020: Farewell to The Year that Wasn’t

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 32:49


Ooo weee! We did it y'all, we survived (ish) 2020! In this, our final episode of year. We take look back at 2020 discussing the lows and occasional highs of a very challenging year. Then we take a look at what we hope 2021 could be. Wishing you all the best for 2021! Follow us on social to be in the know. Instagram: @blackculture_blackthought Facebook: Black Culture Black Thought

Reframing 2020: Covid-19 Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 22:23


In latest episode, Francesca speaks about the hesitance and skepticism most of the black community have towards the coronavirus vaccine. She talks about the history of mistrust black people have with the government and medical industry. She also questions if trust can be regained. To learn more, read this article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/future-perfect/2020/10/2/21493933/covid-19-vaccine-black-latino-priority-access

Reframing 2020: Election Results

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 43:28


Ok no worries, I'm just going to post it. How does this sound: Reframing 2020: Election Results In this episode, Chelsea, Jodi, and Francesca share their responses to Election Night, the days preceding it, and Biden and Harris becoming President and Vice President-Elect. It also goes without saying that celebrating Trump losing also takes place!

Reframing 2020 Minisode: Rappers Supporting Trump...?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 10:00


In this minisode, Chelsea gives her hot take on why so many rappers are throwing their support behind Trump.

Reframing 2020: Trump Ain’t It

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 10:00


In this weeks episode, Francesca and Jodi talk about why Trump ain’t it, cause let’s gets really real, he’s simple not the one. They discuss his past with racism and leadership as well as their fears, hopes and predictions for Election Day.

Reframing 2020: Our Vote and Our Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 49:19


In this week's episode Francesca and Jodi take a look at our right to vote, discuss the purpose of the electoral college (or lack of purpose), voter suppression and our democracy. Check out this video to learn more on how to fill out an absentee ballot: https://youtu.be/GZqPkLkK5us

Reframing 2020: Black Political Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 32:48


In the first episode of BCBT's, Reframing 2020 season, we are discussing The Black Politcal Agenda. Focusing on what Washington needs to do so that there is finally true equity for Black people in America.

Black Lives Matter: Allyship... This Ain’t It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 43:10


In this episode we share instances of "well meaning" allyship that actually were unpleasant experiences for us. Then we take the time to teach you what it truly means to be a good ally.

Black Lives Matter: On the Ground in New Orleans

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 39:47


In today's episode Chelsea, tells us about her own participation in two protests in New Orleans. And recounts the vastly different experiences between the both of them.

Black Lives Matter: When Will We Be Able to Breathe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 34:18


The world is weary and we are weary. In our last episode we spoke about the violent deaths of four Black people and for this episode we're speaking (again) about the violent death of George Floyd. Whose death at the hands of four police officers has sparked a national movement to demand change and to show world once again that Black Lives Matter. When will our black lives truly matter and when will be be able to finally breathe?

Ahmaud + Nina + Breonna + Sean (should) = Societal Outrage

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 54:36


Trigger Warning: Police Brutality, Death, White Supremacy This week we're discussing the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Nina POP, Breonna Taylor, and Dreasjon "Sean" Reed. And how the public at large chose to respond versus how they didn't respond. Which begs to ask the question...who garners public outrage? Update: Brian Williams has been arrested after this episode has been recorded

COVID-19 While Black: Coronavirus' Impact on the Black Community

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 56:05


Recently it's been reported that Black and Brown people were dying from COVID-19 in disproportionate numbers. In this episode of Black Culture Black Thought, we discuss the underlying systemic issues that are contributing factors to the rise in death...

Hot Girl Quarantine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 56:06


Black Culture Black Thought is back for a new season of informative conversation! But that's going to come later after "Rona" decides to leave us alone. In light of what's going on in the world today we thought a little bit of laughter could be fun. We're starting our new season off with a series we're calling...Hot Girl Quarantine. Hosts Chelsea, Francesca and Jodi will help you (and themselves) de-stress through light hearted conversations about being cooped up. Enjoy our first "rustic" episode where we talk about bumping uglies in the time of Covid-19. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

Once You Buy Black, You'll Never Go Back

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 26:01


In this special holiday episode of Black Culture Black Thought (BCBT), we discuss the importance of buying black and the historical reasoning behind this idea. We also highlight some black owned brands that we think you should check out while shopping...

Back With the Jump-Off!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 7:51


Black Culture Black Thought (BCBT) is back!

Atatiana Jefferson and the Need For Organizing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 57:45


This week I welcome back educator, poet, and activist, A Scribe Called Quess, to unpack the recent police shooting of Atatiana Jefferson and how this moment should be used as a call to action. Episode #6 Reading List: America... What's In Your Name - A Scribe Called Quess Black Panthers Vanguard of the Revolution (Netflixs) Policing the Police: The Copwatch Movement Sleeper Cell by A Scribe Called Quess What does home mean for Black folks when white violence can so easily invade our dwellings - Donnie Moreland, Black Youth Project. Justice for Atatiana Jefferson - The Young Turks Social Media Follow Black Culture Black Thought on Facebook and Instagram. You can Follow A Scribe Called Quess on Instagram.

Shaun King, DeRay McKesson, and the Erasure of Black Women

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 76:53


Host Chelsea Reid sits down with guest Jodi Johnson to discuss how the recent drama between Shaun King and DeRay McKesson is an example of how Black women are erased from activist movements. They also highlight famous black women activist that should be household names. Follow Black Culture Black Thought on Instagram and Facebook. This week's reading list: Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases by Ida B Wells A Taste of Power: A Black Woman's Story by Elaine Brown A Black Feminist Statement by the Combahee River Collective A Herstory of the Black Lives Matter Movement by Alicia Garza Too Heavy A Load: Black Women in Defense of Themselves By Deborah Gray White When and Where I enter by Puala J. Giddings The Dark End of the Street by Danielle L. McGuire

Amber Guyger's Conviction and Remy Ma's Ignorance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 55:57


Co-Producer's of Black Culture Black Thought, Chelsea Reid and Francesca Clifton, talk about the conviction and sentencing of Amber Guyger and the hug and forgiveness that was afforded to her. They also take on Remy Ma's comments that equated sexual assault survivors to prostitutes. Links: Follow our instagram page at BlackCulture_BlackThought Follow Francesca at and her hair page at . Mentions: Essay on the term people of color: Which People? by Rachelle Hampton

Beyond the College Admission Scandal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 32:55


Join host Chelsea Reid as she speaks with LaGuardia Community College's Associate Professor, Jason Hendrickson, and the Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation Nancy Lee Sanchez, to discuss the College Admission Scandal and who has access to higher education.

Jay-Z's Black Awakening: The NFL Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 62:12


Join host Chelsea Reid and guests Malik Smith and A Scribe Called Quess, aka Micael "Quess?" Moore, as they discuss Jay-Z's new partnership with the NFL, its capitalistic nature, and whether or not corporations can truly "Inspire Change."

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