The Black Study Hall Podcast

Today, Shontay and I discuss everything we LOVED about Black Is King.  Enjoy! 

Today I sit down with my friend Courtney and we chat about the wealth gap in the black community.  This was a subject that resonated deeply with us, as we both started from incredibly humble beginnings.   

Disney+ recently released the Broadway sensation, "Hamilton" and I personally have watched in no less than 49 times.  It has a cast full of color, the music is hip-hop- how could this not be a good thing for black people?  The musical is not without controversy.  Today, my friend Bre and I discuss some of the criticism and share our thoughts.  

Today I share space with my significant other and we talk about our thoughts and what resonated with us after watching "13th" by Ava Duvernay on Netflix.   

Today I speak with a dear family friend to gain insight and experience as a black police officer.  

Oppression is not new to people of color, but we also have to discuss the oppression, divide and racism that exists within our communities.  Today I speak with Beca, one of my dearest friends, about her experience raising biracial children in a Latino community.  

The George Floyd murder awakened the hearts of many mothers across America.  Today, I speak with Shontay, my bestfriend, about her dual experience, as a black child and raising a black son in America. 

We are in a time where we are starting to question what we don't know about black history and the black experience. My personal experience as a biracial woman, teetering between two worlds, has drawn me into a personal quest to find and understand the lessons missing from my high school and college curriculum. Black Study Hall is a space where we ask questions, discuss experiences and learn out loud together.  It may be uncomfortable, but that's where the growth happens right?