Flesh 'N Bold

Are we here already? We are at the last episode of Flesh “N Bold plus Mom. During this episode, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris round out the retirement series by talking to their mother about her legacy and the impact she hopes to have had on others. What lessons has she carried with her about wealth, life, and giving? How do wealth transfers work for Black women and does quality of life change as we age? Even more questions…What will your legacy be? Take a listen, talk to your friends, your family, and your future self about what legacy means to you. As Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris wind down, but also ramp up, please like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferencesInherited Prospects: The Importance of Financial Transfers for White and Black College‐Educated Households' Wealth Trajectories - Taylor - 2018 - The American Journal of Economics and Sociology - Wiley Online Libraryhttps://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-3547143/v1‘This is How you Will Make It': Mothers, Othermothers, and Black Women's Family Financial Socializationhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/euiinb7ww35bzqlxdbfvy/Mothering_While_Black_Boundaries_and_Bur.pdf?rlkey=vq4m15h702zl03otjwpjg6dbz&dl=0Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Black Women 75 Years and Older

We know, we know, no one wants to talk about the end of life, death, or dying. But we are all going to die at some point, so let's put it all out in the open. How do the aged population think about death? Do they get lonely when those around them cross to the other side? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris explore their mothers' experiences and feelings of grief, loss, and the trope of being a “strong Black woman.” In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, our hosts explore who helps the helper b.k.a the strong Black woman, when she needs help, what about what to do when the future you expected is taken from you, and how do you avoid isolation? Listen up, grab your friends, your family, and your significant others and let Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris walk you through this interesting penultimate act with their mothers. And always, please like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferencesMourning me: An interpretive description of grief and identity loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (uvic.ca)Disenfranchised Grief and Nonfinite Loss as Experienced by the Families of Death Row Inmates - Sandra J. Jones, Elizabeth Beck, 2007 (sagepub.com)https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C24&as_vis=1&q=help-seeking+behaviors+of+Black+women&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&t=1714084107992&u=%23p%3DS8Z9q15Wt9oJ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C24&as_vis=1&q=grief%2C+strong+Black+women&btnG=#d=gs_qabs&t=1714084424140&u=%23p%3DQSZPuW9cEegJ https://www.caregiver.org/news/tips-supporting-senior-widowed-parent/ https://www.google.com/search?q=Nonfinite+grief+AND+aging&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS893US893&oq=Nonfinite+grief+AND+aging&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigAdIBCDMwMjVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

In this part two episode of health and retirement Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue their discussion on healthcare. Our dynamic duo picks right back up in this conversation with their mother on government-sponsored insurance and how the intersectionality of age, race, and gender shape healthcare experiences. And Dr. Heard-Garris gives us a first-hand account of her struggles. And it's clear Knuck if you buck was more than a song for her. Do doctors never listen? Does Black peoples' pain matter? Should you ever go to the doctor alone? Here is the episode, you've been waiting for…so, please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisMusic: “Clay”; “Dancing on the Talkfloor"; "Elephants On Parade"; "Gentle Chase"; "LA”; “Pythagoras"; by Podington BearReferencesChrisler, J. C., Barney, A., & Palatino, B. (2016). Ageism can be hazardous to women's health: Ageism, sexism, and stereotypes of older women in the healthcare system. Journal of Social Issues, 72(1), 86-104.Hansen, B. R., Hodgson, N. A., & Gitlin, L. N. (2016). It'sa matter of trust: Older African Americans speak about their health care encounters. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 35(10), 1058-1076.Kosiak, B., Sangl, J., & Correa-de-Araujo, R. (2006). Quality of health care for older women: what do we know?. Women's health issues, 16(2), 89-99.Myers, D., & Trad, M. (2021). Narratives of Older Black Women Communicating With Health Care Professionals. Radiation Therapist, 30(1).[pregnancy– may not use ]- Mehra, R., Boyd, L. M., Magriples, U., Kershaw, T. S., Ickovics, J. R., & Keene, D. E. (2020). Black pregnant women “get the most judgment”: A qualitative study of the experiences of Black women at the intersection of race, gender, and pregnancy. Women's Health Issues, 30(6), 484-492https://www-tandfonline-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2021.1888453https://www-tandfonline-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/abs/10.1080/073993399245764https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.12141https://www-sciencedirect-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/science/article/pii/S0277953622002891

Is healthcare in retirement the promised land? You have retired, kicking up your feet, on Medicaid, and living la vida loca, right? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue their retirement expose with their mother, documenting her journey. There was so much in this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, they had no choice, but to create a two-part episode series. Our dynamic duo explores her experience with government-sponsored insurance and tackles age, race, and gender and the intersectionality of it all. To cure or to care, is there any hope to have both things in the US healthcare system? Why is healthcare a full-time job in retirement? Take a listen, think about your own healthcare experiences, and see what you think. Don't forget, babyyyyyyyy, they are just getting started. Part II is yet to come. In the meantime, please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferencesChrisler, J. C., Barney, A., & Palatino, B. (2016). Ageism can be hazardous to women's health: Ageism, sexism, and stereotypes of older women in the healthcare system. Journal of Social Issues, 72(1), 86-104.Hansen, B. R., Hodgson, N. A., & Gitlin, L. N. (2016). It'sa matter of trust: Older African Americans speak about their health care encounters. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 35(10), 1058-1076.Kosiak, B., Sangl, J., & Correa-de-Araujo, R. (2006). Quality of health care for older women: what do we know?. Women's health issues, 16(2), 89-99.Myers, D., & Trad, M. (2021). Narratives of Older Black Women Communicating With Health Care Professionals. Radiation Therapist, 30(1).[pregnancy– may not use ]- Mehra, R., Boyd, L. M., Magriples, U., Kershaw, T. S., Ickovics, J. R., & Keene, D. E. (2020). Black pregnant women “get the most judgment”: A qualitative study of the experiences of Black women at the intersection of race, gender, and pregnancy. Women's Health Issues, 30(6), 484-492https://www-tandfonline-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/full/10.1080/10410236.2021.1888453https://www-tandfonline-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/abs/10.1080/073993399245764https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.12141https://www-sciencedirect-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/science/article/pii/S0277953622002891

Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris have firmly launched into the new year, but Flesh & Bold wouldn't be Flesh & Bold, without a Year ‘N Review episode. They give you their take on the top events of 2023–from the most talked-about political and cultural events including those that pushed you, had you crying, and others that had you laughing. Dr. Heard-Garris mispronounces ERAS and Dr. Heard, gives us his hot take on Tay-Tay and the Barbie. Wanna guess which events they choose to highlight and why? Which events were most salient for you? Let's see if you agree with our hosts. Please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferenceshttps://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/affirmative-action-supreme-court-caseshttps://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1181138066/affirmative-action-supreme-court-decisionhttps://www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/sffa-v-harvard-faq/#:~:text=SFFA%20is%20an%20organization%20led,the%20landmark%20case%20Fisher%20v.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-of-2023-month-by-month/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-matt-gaetz-kevin-mccarthy-motion-to-vacate-watch-live-stream-today-2023-10-03/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-of-2023-month-by-month/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-of-2023-month-by-month/

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Our Flesh ‘N Bold hosts, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris are here to help you close the year out by discussing LOVE. In this episode, the good professors talk about love for the aged, using their mom's perspective about love and her NEW relationship as a case study. Where do we get our models of romantic love from, what are our standards for a partner, and how do we show up in these relationships? Dr. Heard wonders if standards in our "younger" years change as we move into our "older" years, and if older people really want commitment? Our hosts infuse research (as usual) to round out the conversation with companionship, money, and loneliness. And Mom imparts some wisdom to the listeners about love, "buy the cow and her partner needs to pay for everything." Keep listening for more pearls in colorful language that only she uniquely can offer. And as usual, please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferences:https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2003-04524-003https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3848887/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6404340/https://ihpi.umich.edu/news/health-plays-role-older-adults-vulnerability-scams-poll-suggests#:~:text=About%2050%25%20of%20older%20adults,no%20limits%20on%20their%20daily

Our Flesh ‘N Bold hosts, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris continue down the retirement journey with their mother. This time they hold a magnifying glass up to the the first phase of retirement–prepping/planning. Dr. Heard-Garris pushes back on her mom's reasons and timing for retiring. Is it because of love, money, happenstance, or all three? And because it's them, you already know they are going to explore the intersectionality aspect of all of this. So whether you are a long way from retirement or you are living la vida loca in retirement right now, there's something in there for you. As some free advice, but you gon' need to talk to your financial team first they are academicians, not financial gurus. And as usual, please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferenceshttps://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/employee-relations/Documents/race_and_retirement_insecurity_final.pdfhttps://academic.oup.com/ppar/article/31/3/83/6348010https://www.brookings.edu/articles/disparities-for-women-and-minorities-in-retirement-saving/https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/75/4/837/5599846https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4617512

For many people who work, their identities are wrapped in what they do. their first lines are, "I'm a...lawyer, salesperson, therapist, teacher..." But what happens when you retire? Who are you then? Who do you become or who do you get to be? And how do you decide when and how to shed this work identity. In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris talk to their newly retired mother and ask her about her decision to retire and how she decided to exit her job of 40 years. She may or may not have mentioned standing on the desk and pulling down her pants, but you'll have to listen to know for sure. Listen, Like, Share, & SubscribeProducers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; "Elephant Loop“; "Gentle Chase"; "LA”; by Podington BearFull References found here:The Black experience at work in charts (McKinsey Quarterly, 2021)The Gap Between Minority Experience & White Perceptions Of Racism At Work (Rice, 2021)Prevalence of workplace discrimination and mistreatment in a national sample of older U.S. workers: The REGARDS cohort study (Fekedulegn et al. 2019)LGBT People's Experiences of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment (Williams Institute, 2021)Gay and Straight Men Prefer Masculine-Presenting Gay Men for a High-Status Role: Evidence From an Ecologically Valid Experiment (Gerrad, Morandini, & Dar-Nimrod, 2023)

Show Notes:Welcome back Flesh ‘N Bold listeners. One of the podcasters got a bit lazy, I mean encumbered with other commitments, and decided that the podcast would be released on the last Saturday of the month. In this very, very long “trailer,” Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris talk about what to expect in this ((final)) season of Flesh ‘N Bold. What do retirement, W.E.B. DuBois, and Bronzeville, Chicago have to do with each other?! Absolutely effing nothing. In this random hodge-podge trailer, yet entertaining “trailer” hits the spot. Please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferencesNone–Foolishness, but here are some things you should check out anyway:https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/8/26/23846054/chicago-black-neighborhoods-median-income-race-population-decline-alden-loury-columnhttps://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162/lecture-6

69 (get yo' mind out the gutter) years post the landmark Brown v. Board case declaring segregated public schools unconstitutional, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris explore present-day segregation in public schools in this episode of Flesh 'N Bold. Are schools more or less segregated now or in the years after Brown v. Board? Which states and regions have the most school segregation? And what drives segregation in schools? Take a listen, and think about working on equity issues close to home. Please don't forget to like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-Garris Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearFull References found here: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/14/1111060299/school-segregation-report https://www.npr.org/2019/02/26/696794821/why-white-school-districts-have-so-much-more-moneyhttps://www.npr.org/2019/07/25/739493839/this-supreme-court-case-made-school-district-lines-a-tool-for-segregation https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/mar/19#:~:text=Lloyd%20Gaines%20Believed%20to%20Be%20Killed%20After%20Winning%20Missouri%20Desegregation%20Case,-Bettmann%2C%20Corbis%2C%20AP&text=On%20March%2019%2C%201939%2C%20just,and%20was%20never%20seen%20again. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/10/07/hispanic-enrollment-reaches-new-high-at-four-year-colleges-in-the-u-s-but-affordability-remains-an-obstacle/#:~:text=Among%20Latinos%2C%20some%2035%25%20of,up%20from%2014%25%20in%202010.https://www.jbhe.com/news_views/51_gendergap_universities.html#:~:text=Looking%20exclusively%20to%20undergraduate%20higher,of%20all%20African%2DAmerican%20enrollmentshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3085491/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1538192717705701

Identity encompasses many different aspects of our being–Our “ability” status for some of us is front and center, while for others is not visible. In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, Drs. Heard & Heard- Garris discuss what disabilities are, how abilities and disabilities are talked about in the present day, and the ableist language all around us. This Flesh & Bold, so you know they are talking about the kyriarchy– how do systems impact these identities and also overlapping/intersecting identities are oppressed. How we can stop dissing people with disabilities? Let's dive in and see if how you can grow in this space, change your language, and perhaps your world. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:Linkshttps://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.htmlhttps://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/policing-killing-black-disabled-people-centering-intersectionality-critical-reducing-harmhttps://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/42407/9241545429.pdf;jsessionid=5EA76C6D478191680A0661E251E9DC11?sequence=1Disabled World. (2022, April 7). Disabilities: Definition, Types and Models of Disability. Disabled World. Retrieved April 1, 2023 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/

What's love got to do, got to do with it? We just left the season of love behind, or did we? In this episode of Flesh 'N Bold, Drs. Heard & Heard- Garris discuss the love and relationships polyamory can provide. What do we know about polyamory? Are polyamory and polygamy the same thing? Should Polygamy be legal? All important topics but frequently taboo in our culture. Let's see what the research says about these relationships and perhaps decide if it's right for you. Take a listen to what and see what you think about this kind of luv. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferences:Cardoso D, Pascoal PM, Maiochi FH. Defining Polyamory: A Thematic Analysis of Lay People's Definitions. Arch Sex Behav. 2021 May;50(4):1239-1252. doi: 10.1007/s10508-021-02002-y. Epub 2021 May 27. Erratum in: Arch Sex Behav. 2021 Aug;50(6):2775. PMID: 34046765; PMCID: PMC8321986.https://psychcentral.com/health/polyamorous-relationship#before-trying-itMoors AC, Gesselman AN, Garcia JR. Desire, Familiarity, and Engagement in Polyamory: Results From a National Sample of Single Adults in the United States. Front Psychol. 2021 Mar 23;12:619640. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.619640. PMID: 33833712; PMCID: PMC8023325.D. Hnatkovičová, G. Bianchi,Model of motivations for engaging in polyamorous relationships,Sexologies,Volume 31, Issue 3,2022,Pages 184-194,ISSN 1158-1360,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sexol.2022.03.003.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S115813602200024X)https://greatist.com/connect/polyamorous#terminologyhttps://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/

Flesh ‘N Bold is here again and coming in hot! Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss how we are all likely impacted by prison labor through our consumerism. What do Starbucks, Worker's rights, and penile (aka penal) all have in common? They all show up in this episode, so tune in and find out.In this episode, they also touch on how this form of structural racism leaves its residue on the US immigration system, student athlete's pay, and how to make our society less sick. Take a listen to what and see what you think about the role of Prison Labor in our lives. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. HeardMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:References:https://www.aclu.org/news/human-rights/captive-labor-exploitation-of-incarcerated-workershttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/27/slavery-loophole-unpaid-labor-in-prisonshttps://www.freedomunited.org/prison-labor-and-modern-slavery/http://maltajusticeinitiative.org/12-major-corporations-benefiting-from-the-prison-industrial-complex-2/https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/calblog/2020/8/5/private-companies-producing-with-us-prison-labor-in-2020-prison-labor-in-the-us-part-ii

Yo! 2022 is wrapped and good riddance. The 20's have been such trying times. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off the first 2023 podcast by recapping 2022. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss the important events; unlike last year, there were SOME happy endings (not that kind, c'mon you sicko). They are not lawyers but there are some interesting legal cases that shape this show and are resolved by 2022 and you should know about it! Kamala, Simone, and COVID-19, oh my! What events were most salient for you and what do you hope for the new year? Take a listen to what they think. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:Tons of Sources. Scroll is neededBrittney Grinerhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/brittney-griner-arrives-home-in-u-s-after-months-of-russian-imprisonmentTwitterhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/tech/elon-musk-twitter-lawsuit-stay/index.htmlhttps://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-twitter-takeover-is-playing-out-worldwide-activists-advertisers-nigeria-india/ Indian Child Welfare Act.https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/native-families-right-to-stay-together-is-at-stake-at-the-supreme-court https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/native-american-adoption-law-splits-supreme-court-conservatives https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/13/us/supreme-court-icwa-native-adoptions-cec/index.htm lhttps://time.com/6229181/supreme-court-indian-child-welfare-act-future/ https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/icwa-a-law-that-protects-native-families-is-at-risk#:~:text=The%20Indian%20Child%20Welfare%20Act%20(ICWA)%20%E2%80%94%20which%20requires%20state,Haaland. Meghttps://www.nytimes.com/article/tory-lanez-trial-megan-thee-stallion.htmlhttps://www.insider.com/megan-thee-stallion-tory-lanez-assault-trial-shooting-timeline-2022-11#a-jury-found-lanez-guilty-of-all-three-charges-he-faced-in-connection-with-the-shooting-19

The dynamic duo continues their discussion about fatphobia and the intersection of fatness & fitness. This time focusing on social media & solutions. Even though Thanksgiving was the initial release date...COVID tried to hold them back from releasing Part Deux, but they wouldn't dare keep this important topic from you. Is social media a friend or foe? What's BoPO? Is it ok to call people fat? Let's find out! Please like, subscribe, and share!References:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-obesity-research-fatphobia-is-always-the-x-factor/https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.turing.library.northwestern.edu/pmc/articles/PMC8632711/https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538

Is fat a bad word? Should you say, "people of size," "living in larger bodies," or should we be reclaiming the word "fat" and wear it with pride? Can you be both fat & fit? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris delve into fatness, fatphobia, and errythang in between. Be forewarned this is Part I of a Part II series, so you'll have wait for the second episode as they wrap it up just in time of Thanksgiving.References:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-obesity-research-fatphobia-is-always-the-x-factor/https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.turing.library.northwestern.edu/pmc/articles/PMC8632711/https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538

Please Note that this podcast was recorded prior to info released about student loan debt relief. Please go to: https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application for more current information Show notes:Flesh ‘N Bold is hitting you oNe time with the information you need right now! Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris know you have bills, bills, bills–specifically, student loan bills. They tell you about the new Biden-Harris student loan relief program. They are giving you the facts, so you can see if you are eligible and what you need to do to get ready. Stack yo' paper and submit your application for that oNe time debt relief. As always, please like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin J. HeardMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearSources:https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellationhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-student-loan-relief-for-borrowers-who-need-it-most/https://money.com/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-promise/?ref=/student-loan-forgiveness-timeline-biden/https://medium.com/@JoeBiden/joe-biden-outlines-new-steps-to-ease-economic-burden-on-working-people-e3e121037322https://money.com/who-gets-student-loan-cancellation/?ref=/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-promise/

Flesh ‘N Bold is back in session after the summer break. Did you do your summer reading? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris review what happened over the summer of 2022. They go from COVID-19 vaccines to Brittney Griner's court case in Russia. See how these events have shaped our nation and what the good docs think. As always, please like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin J. HeardMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearSources:COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0618-children-vaccine.html; https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-vaccines-kids-under-5 https://www.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-vaccination-trends/ US Gun Legislation:https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/21/politics/whats-in-senate-gun-reform-bill/index.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/biden-signs-bipartisan-gun-safety-package-law/story?id=85692952https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/17/learning/17SummerNewsQuiz.htmlMonkeyPox:https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/amis-select-behaviors.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/demographics.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/30/texas-reports-what-may-be-the-first-us-death-from-monkeypox.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/08/26/1119659681/early-signs-suggest-monkeypox-may-be-slowing-in-the-u-shttps://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/05/cdc-confirms-9-monkeypox-cases-all-msmBrittney Griner:https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/21/politics/whats-in-senate-gun-reform-bill/index.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/biden-signs-bipartisan-gun-safety-package-law/story?id=85692952https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/17/learning/17SummerNewsQuiz.html

In this trailer, our hosts say goodbye for the summer. Class is no longer in session but in this trailer, Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris talk about readying themselves for summertime! Listen in, stay bold, like, and share.

In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts planned to talk about poverty but because of the “breaking news” around the supreme court leak, they pivot and talk about abortion. Drs. Heard-Garris and Heard account of what happened around the supreme court document leaks, the history of abortion rights in the US and across the pond, and their hopes for the future of women's reproductive rights. You'll never guess who the earliest anti-abortion advocates were, and how capitalism and racial eugenics played a part in this ongoing fight–tune in and educate yo'self.Referenceshttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473https://www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1096154028/the-movement-against-abortion-rights-is-nearing-its-apex-but-it-began-way-beforehttps://www.feminist.com/resources/ourbodies/abortion.htmlhttps://www.americanprogress.org/article/scarlet-letters-getting-the-history-of-abortion-and-contraception-right/

In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts talk about college athletes. If you want me to play, you better pay! As March Madness ends, a time where many collegiate athletes are put on national display, our hosts discuss issues encountered on to the longstanding quandary around paying college athletes. Drs. Heard-Garris and Heard shed light on their own journeys as college athletes, the legal history of paying “student-athletes”, and what they think is on the horizon. They also discuss why it took so long for college athletes to get paid! SPOILER ALERT! Capitalism & Racism… surprise… surpriseReferences:https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/history-behind-debate-paying-ncaa-athletes/https://www.si.com/college/2019/09/30/fair-pay-to-play-act-law-ncaa-california-pac-12https://www.boston.com/sports/college-sports/2021/07/01/ncaa-paying-athletes-rules/Wallsten, Nteta, T. M., McCarthy, L. A., & Tarsi, M. R. (2017). Prejudice or Principled Conservatism? Racial Resentment and White Opinion toward Paying College Athletes. Political Research Quarterly, 70(1), 209–222. https://doi.org/10.1177/1065912916685186Allison, Knoester, C., & Ridpath, B. D. (2021). PUBLIC OPINIONS ABOUT PAYING COLLEGE ATHLETES AND ATHLETES PROTESTING DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM: A Focus on Race/Ethnicity and Political Identities. Du Bois Review, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742058X21000229

In this episode of Flesh & Bold, our hosts honor Women's History Month by discussing one important struggle faced by Women--the gender pay gap. Why are women paid less than men for the same work done? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris bring up issues of feminism, racism, and the kyriarchy--you know the usu but with a fresh take, as you deserve. Pay women what they are worth! Please like, share, and repost this episode wherever you can. Reference:https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/bell-hooks-dies-after-career-shaping-feminism-black-women-could-n1286064 https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/compensation/pages/racial-wage-gaps-persistence-poses-challenge.aspx https://blog.dol.gov/2021/08/03/5-facts-about-black-women-in-the-labor-force KASSENBOEHMER, S. C., & SINNING, M. G. (2014). Distributional Changes in the Gender Wage Gap. ILR Review, 67(2), 335–361. https://doi.org/10.1177/001979391406700203Litman, L., Robinson, J., Rosen, Z., Rosenzweig, C., Waxman, J., & Bates, L. M. (2020). The persistence of pay inequality: The gender pay gap in an anonymous online labor market. PloS one, 15(2), e0229383. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229383Meara, K., Pastore, F. & Webster, A. The gender pay gap in the USA: a matching study. J Popul Econ33, 271–305 (2020).https://doi.org/10.1007/s00148-019-00743-8

Flesh ‘N Bold charges on in 2022 with this podcast talking about love. Is it the season for love already? Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss The Negro Family: The Case for National Action Yeah, have you heard of it? What does welfare queen, Black Matriarchy, and a white Senator have in common? Don't know? Then turn this ish up. Take a listen to what they think. Like, share, and discuss!Special Guest: The real OG! Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Editor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:Overall sources:(a) https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=YUy1XI4hr6IC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=black+families&ots=RqYYVT8ViK&sig=IPvawo-lWac6Lywbl9wEtY_NDUA#v=onepage&q=black%20families&f=false(b) https://today.ku.edu/2019/11/05/black-love-scholarly-story(c) https://www.cairn.info/revue-francaise-d-etudes-americaines-2003-3-page-118.htm

How was 2021 for you? Yeah, sameies. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off the first 2022 podcast by recapping 2021. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss the events that were important to them and share their hopes and dreams for the new year! Kamala, Simone, and COVID-19, oh my! What events were most salient for you and what do you hope for the new year? Take a listen to what they think. Like, share, and discuss!Special Guest: NCG.Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. HeardEditor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:Tons of sources. Scroll is needed.Overall sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-of-2021-month-by-month/https://www.cfr.org/blog/ten-most-significant-world-events-2021Politics & Washingtonhttps://www.npr.org/sections/insurrection-at-the-capitolhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/26/kamala-harris-vice-president-first-year-scrutiny-joe-bidenhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/02/supreme-court-signalling-end-roe-v-wadeCelebrity Athletes:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/sports/tennis/mental-health-osaka.html#:~:text=Osaka%2C%20the%20highest%2Dpaid%20female,spoken%20out%20about%20mental%20health.Stop AAPI Hatehttps://stopaapihate.org/about/https://www.forbes.com/sites/yolarobert1/2021/03/23/aapi-voices-are-taking-to-social-media-to-spread-awareness-to-stopaapihate/?sh=66f9e64b1f6eConvictionshttps://apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-georgia-brunswick-f2549024973cdcc757c02bd0a07bf5cfhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wbez.org/amp/stories/kyle-rittenhouse-cleared-of-all-charges/d0e2a14c-173a-4f93-ab72-96978d138b47https://www.npr.org/sections/trial-over-killing-of-george-floyd/2021/06/25/1009524284/derek-chauvin-sentencing-george-floyd-murderThe complete list can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ls-5NRL6YVeUyvWbGQ11GK98y50GEYABUazlE-uYX1A/edit?usp=sharing

To spend or not to spend that is the question. As we approach the holiday season, our host Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss Black buying power, Black Business owners, and capitalism. What is Black Capitalism anyway? This episode features a special guest, heavy on both the flesh & bold side, Sabrina Martin, business owner of AXB, and community change agent. Come on this journey with our host on their last episode of 2021 and be sure to throw the Cuzzo some businesses (insta: @shopaxb).Show Notes:Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisGuests: “Tio” Heard (Voiced by Wayne D. Garris)Editor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA” by Podington BearReferencesBlack capitalism. (2013). In The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management.https://news.uga.edu/selig-multicultural-economy-report-2021/amp/https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-buying-power-not-wealth/https://www.live5news.com/2020/07/08/blackout-day-draws-national-attention-black-spending-power/Baradaran, Mehrsa. The Color of Money : Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap, Harvard University Press, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/roosevelt/detail.action?docID=5090742.Created from roosevelt on 2021-11-26 15:57:42.https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/​​https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nielsens-10th-year-african-american-consumer-report-explores-the-power-of-the-black-community-from-moment-to-movement-301156690.html

This episode ain't your average history lesson… Join Flesh ‘N Bold as we recognize Veterans Day by discussing the veterans in our lives and some lesser-known vets. Nia throws some knowledge your way as she shares the stories of veterans of color that your history books left out but who paved the way for folks to “enjoy” the America that many call home. Stay bold like the veterans discussed in this episode!Show notes:Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisGuests: “Tio” Heard (Voiced by Wayne D. Garris)Editor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA” by Podington BearReferences/Additional Resources:America's Warhttps://www.va.gov/opa/publications/factsheets/fs_americas_wars.pdfHistory Stories: 7 Black Heroes of the American Revolutionhttps://www.history.com/news/black-heroes-american-revolutionBuffalo Soldiershttps://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/buffalo-soldiersHarlem Hellfightershttps://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/the-harlem-hellfighters-videoHistory Stories: Black Heroes throughout the US Military Historyhttps://www.history.com/news/black-heroes-us-military-historyHispanic Americans in the Korean Warhttps://history.army.mil/html/topics/hispam/hisp-kor.html6 Things to Know About Operation Desert Stormhttps://www.military.com/history/operation-desert-storm-6-things-knowThe Living Legacy of American Indian Veterans: a Conversation with Juanita Mullen and Brenda McEwinghttps://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/33195/the-living-legacy-of-american-indian-veterans-a-conversation-with-juanita-mullen-and-brenda-mcewing/?Women in the Persian Gulf Warhttps://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-5511Darlene Iskrahttps://www.vfw.org/advocacy/women-veterans/our-stories/darlene-iskra?The Struggle of Black Veteranshttps://eji.org/news/struggle-of-black-veterans/

Welcome back! Class is in session. Flesh ‘N Bold kicks off its sophomore season with this 12th episode. Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris explore sex as a social construct. Nope, not a typo SEX as a social construct--not gender! Is biological sex confined to only two? Scholarship, personal and professional experience rolled up in one tidy podcast. Listen up, there's a pop quiz later!Show notes:Intersex and the Social Construction of Sex - Georgiann Davis, Sharon Preves, 2017The Social Construction of SexBiological Sex is a social constructTime to Move Beyond "Gender Is Socially Constructed"As A Black Woman, I'm Tired Of Having To Prove My WomanhoodBlack women often ignored by social justice movementsProducers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. HeardEditor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

What's up y'all? We're back! We had a nice summer break and hope you are ready to dive into the continuation of Season 2 of Flesh "N Bold, with our hosts Drs. Nia and Nevin. Health care & Mental Professionals who want to bring science, pop culture, important topics to your eardrums.

Flesh ‘N Bold talks about relationships, love, and equity within them. In this episode (11th), we explore the progress we as a society have made with respect to gender equity in these relationships. Who pays for dates? What about in same-sex relationships? We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, news articles, research, and our experiences are the evidence. Stay bold. Show notes:Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferences/Additional Resources:CAMERON, J. J.; CURRY, E. Gender Roles and Date Context in Hypothetical Scripts for a Woman and a Man on a First Date in the Twenty-First Century. Sex Roles, [s. l.], v. 82, n. 5/6, p. 345–362, 2020. DOI 10.1007/s11199-019-01056-6. Disponível em: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=141531766&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Acesso em: 22 abr. 2021SIMONS, L. G. et al. Gender Differences in the Dating Experiences of African American Young Adults: The Challenge of Forming Romantic Relationships Within the Context of Power Imbalance. Youth & Society, [s. l.], v. 53, n. 1, p. 3–25, 2021. DOI 10.1177/0044118X19828097. Disponível em: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=147312956&site=ehost-live&scope=site. Acesso em: 22 abr. 2021.Pessin, L. (2018). Changing Gender Norms and Marriage Dynamics in the United States. Journal of Marriage & Family, 80(1), 25–41. https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12444Dugan, A. G., & Barnes-Farrell, J. L. (2020). Working mothers' second shift, personal resources, and self-care. Community, Work & Family, 23(1), 62–79. https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2018.1449732Kulik, L. (2018). Explaining Egalitarianism in Gender-Role Attitudes: The Impact of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Background Variables. Asian Women, 34(2), 61–87. https://doi.org/10.14431/aw.2018.06.34.2.61Rose, S. M., & Zand, D. (2002). Lesbian Dating and Courtship from Young Adulthood to Midlife. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 6(1), 85–109. https://doi.org/10.1300/J155v06n01_09Jeanne Marecek, Stephen E. Finn & Mona Cardell (1982) Gender Roles in the Relationships of Lesbians and Gay Men, Journal of Homosexuality, 8:2, 45-49, DOI: 10.1300/J082v08n02_06Herbrand, C. (2018). Ideals, negotiations and gender roles in gay and lesbian co-parenting arrangements. Anthropology & Medicine, 25(3), 311–328. https://doi.org/10.1080/13648470.2018.1507484

In this 10th episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, the hosts delve into the joys, well mostly sorrows of homeownership for Black and brown folx. How does racism impact homeowners post the homebuying process? How has the Biden Administration decided to address racism in homebuying? We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, news articles, research, and our experiences are the evidence. Stay bold.Show Notes/References/Additional Resources:Perry, A. M. (2020). Know your price: Valuing black lives and property in America's black cities. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press.Neighborhoods, Race, and the Twenty-first-century Housing Appraisal Industryhttps://journals-sagepub-com.turing.library.northwestern.edu/doi/full/10.1177/2332649218755178https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/realestate/blacks-minorities-appraisals-discrimination.htmlhttps://www.homelight.com/blog/buyer-real-estate-appraisals-racism/Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownershiphttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/21/why-the-homeownership-gap-between-white-and-black-americans-is-larger-today-than-it-was-over-50-years-ago.htmlhttps://iff.org/the-appraisal-bias/Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

The #BidenErasedWomen got a lot of air time recently and attempted to push transwomen to the margins even more. Not today Satan! In this episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we reaffirm that transwomen are women and carry a heavy burden. We also discuss gender and gender identity.Tune in and #staybold!Show notes:Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearReferences:https://transequality.org/issues/housing-homelessnesshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/02/02/fact-check-biden-executive-order-discrimination-transgender-women-sports/6686171002/https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2017-09-29/transgender-americans-face-daily-struggleshttps://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/suicidality-transgender-adults/

On this special episode, we've partnered with the podcast hosts of Healthy Homes, the Hippocratic Hosts and What is Black? Today, we're talking with Dr. Lauren A. Smith, Chief Health Equity and Strategy Officer for the CDC Foundation, and Dr. Letitia Dzirasa: Commissioner of Health for the Baltimore City Health Department. We're talking with these public health and pediatric health experts to help parents better understand the science behind the COVID-19 vaccines, address misinformation, strategies to communicate health information about the vaccine to families of color, and discuss the impact of the vaccine on children of color.Dr. Lauren Smith, MD, MPH, is the chief health equity and strategy officer for the CDCFoundation. As chief health equity and strategy officer, Smith partners with the CDC Foundation's other senior leaders to develop and drive strategic efforts to embed health equityacross the Foundation's COVID-19 response activities with an explicit focus onaddressing systemic racism and its impact on vulnerable populations' resiliencyamidst the pandemic. In addition, she leads activities to build organizational capacity to integrate health equity into the Foundation's practice, process, action, innovation, and organizational performance to elevate the importance of and deepen the Foundation's health equity impact. Smith holds a BA with honors in biology from Harvard College, an MD from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, and an MPH from the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. She completed her pediatrics residency and chief residency at Children's Hospital Boston and her general pediatrics fellowship at BostonMedical Center, Department of Pediatrics.Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, MD, joined the Baltimore City government as the Commissioner of Health in March 2019. Dr. Dzirasa, a Hopkins trained pediatrician, believes that equitable care is the basic right for all and will tirelessly advocate for programs that support the overall health and wellbeing of all Baltimore City residents. Dr. Dzirasa's special interests include obesity management and prevention, trauma-informed care in children and adolescents, and expanded use of technology to improve health outcomes. In addition to holding a B.S. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in biological sciences, Dr. Dzirasa graduated from Meharry Medical College, Summa Cum Laude, in 2007. She lives in downtown Baltimore with her husband and son.

Who is openly Black? Can non-African American folks comment on African American culture? Who should "qualify" for reparations. The hosts of Flesh of 'N Bold tackle these questions and want you to tackle them too.References:https://madamenoire.com/1037541/luvvie-you-are-a-guest-of-african-american-culture-act-accordingly/

This podcast was the intended podcast for December but instead, we posted the N' hardest goodbye. In this episode, we wrap up the year with a review-- ranging from COVID-19 to Biden. What were the biggest things that stuck out for us in 2021!Links:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2020-the-year-in-review-top-news-stories-month-by-month/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/investigations-discovery/hospitalization-death-by-race-ethnicity.html

As mentioned in the last episode, the hosts of Flesh & Bold lost their father (the inspiration and number one Flesh 'N Bold). Here, we dig into his long journey with cancer (and in the health care system with all its inefficiencies and inequities), anticipatory grief, and his ongoing legacy. Join us we shed light on one of the most influential NJH's we've ever known. We recorded parts of his story (in his hospital room with hella background noise) prior to his death and share it with you to not only share his story but also his emotions. Trigger warning: parts of his story feature a near-death experience, caregiving for a sick or terminally-ill loved one and grief.ReferencesNorman Heard's Life Coelho A, Barbosa A. Family Anticipatory Grief: An Integrative Literature Review. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2017 Sep;34(8):774-785. doi: 10.1177/1049909116647960. Epub 2016 May 5. PMID: 27151972. Family Anticipatory Grief: An Integrative Literature Review - PubMed (nih.gov)

The hosts of Flesh & Bold lost their number one fan and supporter, their father recently, and in an act of radical self-care decided to Not release their original episode. Instead, later this month they will release an episode that touches on his journey with cancer, grief, and legacy.

The Election Episode. Whew, it's been a tumultuous week. In the fifth episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we talk about a topic that captivated our attention nonstop--the election. We discuss our feelings before and during this election week. We recorded this episode before we knew the outcome of the election but you'll be there as we process. We also bring on a new character in our cast of opinionated family members in "Wayne's Way". Now that you actually can breathe, sit, and enjoy the episode. It's been a doozy of a week--let's be honest the last four years have been a doozy. Please share the episode with others and follow us on social media (Insta and Twitter). And remember, Black women, are the backbone of our democracy. Thanks, Kamala.Show notes:Majumder, M. S., Nguyen, C. M., Sacco, L., Mahan, K., & Brownstein, J. S. (2017, September 12). Risk factors associated with election-related stress and anxiety before and after the 2016 US Presidential Election. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/u4hnsLomasky, L., & Brennan, G. (2000). Is there a Duty to Vote? Social Philosophy and Policy, 17(1), 62-86. doi:10.1017/S0265052500002533Michael Eric Dyson tweet: https://twitter.com/MichaelEDyson/status/1324729536081240065Guest: Wayne Garris, JDProducers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

In this fourth episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we recount our personal experiences with the police on the heels of the grand jury trial of the Breonna Taylor case. We want to put a trigger warning on this episode because some of these experiences are hard to hear. We want to remind you that we bring evidence and social justice to your ears and in this episode, our experiences are the evidence. We need not say more and can not promise a happy ending. Stay tuned for our extra credit about defunding the police.Show notes:#SAYHERNAME in MemoriamProducers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Nevin Heard & Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

In this third episode of Flesh ‘N Bold, we explore more about how Black daughters are raised in America and how it is different from raising Black sons. Again we turn to our own parents to shed light on how they approached this. Also, it's Kentucky Derby season and since Nia was born in Kentucky, we talk about the controversial song and why this and other things prompted our family to leave the state. Tune in and find out!Show notes:The Complicated Legacy of ‘My Old Kentucky Home' by Alex Lubet and Steven LubetGendered Racial Socialization in Black Families: Mothers' Beliefs, Approaches, and Advocacy by Dr. Alea Rhys HolmanMy Old Kentucky Home sung by Black Face Perfomer Al Joson (Creative Commons)Articles about Black Women & R. KellyR. Kelly story makes us realize that no one cares about black women by Soraya Nadia McDonaldBlack women led the charge against R. Kelly. They're part of a long tradition by Danielle McGuire#MuteRKelly: Black Women and Girls Deserve Safety by Kimberle CrenhshawWe didn't get to say our thank yous due to the length of the podcast, so huge thanks to Mom and Dad, our fantastic editor, Wayne Garris, and our listeners.Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard-GarrisEditor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

This is Extra Credit! "Extra credit" episodes are short and informal bonuses of Flesh 'N Bold. In this one, we unpack our portion of our latest episode, "Raisi'N Black Sons". Nevin was called "hot-tempered" by our parents, but we push back.

In this second episode of Flesh 'N Bold, we explore what it means to raise a Black son in America. Can Black parents practice a colorblind approach? How does Nia measure up? We ask our own parents. Listen and find out!Show notes:The experiences of African American mothers raising sons in the context of #BlackLivesMatter. The Professional Counselor, 9(1), 67-79. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.roosevelt.edu/10.15241/jrj.9.1.67--Joe, J. R., Shillingford-Butler, M., & Oh, S. (2019). The development of consciousness of self and the emergence of racial identification in Negro preschool children". Journal of Social Psychology. 10 (4): 591–599--by Clark, Kenneth; Clark, Mamie (1939)How a Psychologist's Work on Race Identity Helped Overturn School Segregation in 1950s America By Leila McNeillProducers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard Editor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

In this first episode of Flesh "N Bold, we wonder if you can celebrate July 4th (US Independence Day) and still be "woke". We discuss history, identity, Americanness and power. Listen and find out!Show notes:"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" --Frederick DouglasWhy African Americans Struggle to Celebrate Independence Day -- Cheryl BrownWhen the Fourth of July Was a Black Holiday -- Ethan J. Kytle How Place Matters: Unpacking Technology and Power in Health and Social Care -- B. Poland, P. Lehoux, D. Holmes, and G. AndrewsTheories of Social Inequality: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives (Third Edition) -- E.G. GrabbProducers: Nia J. Heard and Nevin J. HeardEditor: Wayne D. Garris, JDMusic: Clay-Podington Bear; LA-Podington Bear

Brother & Sister doctor (MD&PhD) and professor duo introduce Flesh & Bold, their podcast. They take on race, racism, identity, intersectionality, and more. But why should you listen to them? In this episode, they tell you who they are and why you should listen. Class is now in session...