Lofty Thoughts

***EPISODE TRANSCRIPT*** https://docs.google.com/document/d/151sqrdHm9sLYdtd1qVHbSOWrwEb-ovvEfL5OS7bOB14/edit?usp=sharing Back in the loft for episode 4. In the reviews...Michaela Coel features twice with I May Destroy You and Been So Long. I spoke about the Disclosure documentary and No Stupid Questions' episode titled 'What does it mean to be a hard worker?'. The Lofty Thought was...surviving racism. I shared my attempt to develop a holistic strategy to address the effect of anti-black racism and spoke about the harm that racism inflicts along with some tools that have or haven't worked for me to minimise that harm. Follow the @loftythoughtspod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loftythoughtspod/ *****RESOURCES***** Telomere weathering https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279719300894 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279719300894 https://www.self.com/story/weathering-and-its-deadly-effect-on-black-mothers The Nap Ministry https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/ Reviews and Recommendations I May Destroy You https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jyxy Been So Long https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80211622 Disclosure https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81284247 No Stupid Questions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-hard-worker/id1510056899?i=1000476366620 Environmental racism https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/18/environmental-justice-means-racial-justice-say-activists Macpherson report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-stephen-lawrence-inquiry Lammy report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lammy-review-final-report MMBRACE report https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/assets/downloads/mbrrace-uk/reports/MBRRACE-UK%20Maternal%20Report%202019%20-%20WEB%20VERSION.pdf

My brother shares an incident of overt racism he experienced and we each shared our final thoughts. Let's continue to do the work necessary to effect change and eradicate anti-black racism wherever we find it. Black lives matter.

Protests in the US after the death of George Floyd has sparked the global conversation about anti-Black racism, police brutality and the need for immediate change. This is part 2 of an informal conversation I had with my siblings about these current events as well as our experiences with and thoughts about racism in general. Part 3 (the final part) soon come. Thanks again for listening. Black lives matter!

Welcome to episode 3 of Lofty Thoughts. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has reignited discourse about global anti-Black racism and its effects. My siblings and I have plenty to say on the topic and wanted to get our thoughts and feelings out about the current events but also racism in general. Our conversation is published on my younger siblings' podcast J-K Parley (available on most podcast platforms and YouTube) so if you prefer watching podcasts, try looking them up. Part 2 will be available soon.

It's a 2-part bonus episode! In the Loft, I wrap up my review of The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel and leave you with some of my takeaways from the film. instagram.com/loftythoughtspod

It's a 2-part bonus episode! In the Loft, I talk about how 'Rona is going and I review the Lifetime biopic 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'. Be warned, there will be Twinkie stanning and a history lesson on Dr. Mattie Moss Clark so this ain't no quick episode. We're going to go scene-by-scene so prepare yourself, Beloveds. As always, follow on IG @loftythoughtspod

*Title to be sung to the tune of Loyalty by Kendrick Lemar* Back in the Loft for episode 2, I talk about Black Summer, Raising Dion, Fast Colour, The Magicians, RHOA, Toy Story 4 and 2 new podcasts I've been listening to.  The lofty thought this episode is about legacy, why it scares me and how I stumble through to my conclusion that rather than worrying about what my long-term legacy is going to be, focus instead on being a present-day problem solver and the future will take care of itself. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftythoughtspod/

First episode! We made it!  In the reviews...for TV I talk about Grey's Anatomy, The Walking Dead and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.  For books, we look at Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' and for podcasts, we cover a couple of my basics. The lofty thought for this episode is....Am I Woman Enough? Snuggle up and get comfy with a cuppa as I try to tease out what really makes someone a woman and why she/her pronouns are kinda weird to me. Listen on Spotify, Anchor and Souncloud.  Follow @loftythoughtspod on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/loftythoughtspod/)

Welcome to new podcast Lofty Thoughts with Dionne-Jay There's no premiere date yet but you can follow @loftythoughtspod on Instagram to be the first to know when it airs. See you there!