Bookcetera Podcast

This month, we talk about the importance of buying Black. Intermission Music: "Old Beat" by Mr. Carmack Black Businesses of the Month (all on IG): @kc_daiquiri_shop - Daiquiri and New Orleans Eatery / Kansas City, MO @intangibleincheshairsalon - Hair Salon / Olathe, KS @cloudyskyjars - Baked goods / Kansas City, MO @prettyyki_ - Lash and Esthetic Services / Kansas City, MO @terramonebeauty - Lash and Spa Services / Philadelphia, PA @TheLitBar - Bookstore and Wine Bar / Bronx, NYC @SolSipsNYC - Plant-based Restaurant / Brooklyn, NYC @WeBuyBlack - Online marketplace for Black-owned products References: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFBEoIQutSc - https://thegrio.com/2018/07/20/brazilian-designer-responds-after-being-accused-of-stealing-designs-from-black-label/ - https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/6-reasons-support-black-owned-businesses

This month, we discuss Mark Manson's debut book. ---------- Black Business Shout Outs: - G. Hughes Sugar Free Sugar Free (@ghughessugarfree on IG) - Chef Amber (@idealhabits & @eatwithhigherintentions on IG) - Edith Cruz (@theedithcruz on IG)

This month, we dive into the vexatious reality of biases. Next month's book discussion: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson References: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEwGBIr_RIw&feature=youtu.be - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200306/our-brains-negative-bias - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-bandwagon-effect-2795895 - https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/03/13/biases-racism-sexism-psychology

Happy Black History Month! Join us we reflect on our childhood BHM lessons and as we discuss ways to improve upon the older teaching methods. This month's art & culture segment focuses on this year's Grammy Awards and our top 5 predictions. References: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHcg4VQ7xRY • https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/ • https://slate.com/culture/2019/02/black-history-month-celebrate-ideas-tips.html • https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2019-grammy-awards-complete-nominations-list