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On this Payday, Amber and Erika are discussing the explosive sexual misconduct lawsuits against some of today’s most iconic celebrities, including Diddy, Jamie Foxx, Russell Simmons and Aaron Hall. Cassie, a singer and Diddy’s former girlfriend, seemingly opened the floodgates with her lawsuit against Diddy and his related entities, alleging among other things, that she was repeatedly raped, drugged, beaten, and trafficked. We start by looking at the changes in the law that allowed these victims to come forward and pursue justice many years after the alleged offenses occurred. Next, we unpack the broken “ish” that enables systemic abuse to happen at such an egregious frequency. And finally, we discuss the importance of community accountability because abuse never happens without the assistance of enablers. Tune in to join the discussion! ____________________________________ WEBSITE: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackpowermedia SUPPORT: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/donate INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackpower_media FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia X: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Maggie Parker, the founder and CEO of Innovan Neighborhoods to discuss a new, more equitable way of creating affordable housing: through community development. Maggie walks us through the process, which includes putting the voices of community members at the forefront of the development conversation, empowering BIPOC developers committed to equity, and using the right funding partner. We also discuss the historical and present systemic barriers that have made access to housing difficult of Black people. Maggie highlights how equitable development often takes much longer than the traditional process and introduces the importance of using “patient capital," which are funding partners willing to allow more time before expecting a return on investment. Tune in to learn more! ____________________________________ WEBSITE: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackpowermedia SUPPORT: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/donate INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackpower_media FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia X: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1 DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

Who is to blame: https://mondoweiss.net/2023/10/who-is-to-blame/ Israel is preparing to commit genocide: https://mondoweiss.net/2023/10/israel-is-preparing-to-commit-genocide/ For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas. Now it’s blown up in our faces: https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/ What’s the Israel-Palestine conflict about? A simple guide: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/whats-the-israel-palestine-conflict-about-a-simple-guide Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for This Israel-Gaza War: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2023-10-08/ty-article-opinion/netanyahu-bears-responsibility/0000018b-0b9d-d8fc-adff-6bfd1c880000 Amidst ongoing conflict, is Israel using white phosphorus incendiary weapons in Gaza?: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/reports-suggest-israeli-forces-using-white-phosphorus-in-gaza-amidst-ongoing-conflict/articleshow/104334829.cms?from=mdr Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next: https://www.npr.org/2023/10/11/1204923717/israel-gaza-hamas-palestinian-war ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

This week Amber and Erika have a personal and heartfelt conversation about how we as Black people have to navigate our relationships with each other against the backdrop of a system that actively conspires to break us down. While we are all in this struggle to varying degrees, some of us are more broken than others - by generational trauma, financial insecurity, mental illness, and all the ish that we confront. How do we do our own work while holding space for our siblings who are more broken? How do we offer support while acknowledging the role of choices and personal responsibility? In what ways can we show up for those who are resistant to help? Although we don’t have all the answers, come have this discussion with us as we love and support each other in healing and liberation. ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode of Broke-ish, Erika talks with Dr. Andre Brock about Black people in digital spaces. Dr. Brock helps us to understand some of the history of the internet to help contextualize the current role it and technology play in helping Black people create and curate community in an online world. We talk about everything from ratchetness and respectability, and how Black people reclaim spaces even under the threat of dispossession. Despite all of the reasons to have for defeat, we choose optimism, and hope you will, too. ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

This payday, Amber and Erika are unpacking the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. We discuss the significance of the Court holding that race conscious admissions policies violate the 14th Amendment. But more importantly, we walk through how this ruling highlights America’s historical dishonesty regarding the enduring impact and present perpetuation of systemic racism. Finally, by revealing who the people and institutions are behind this litigation, we drop the scoop on the far reaching implications of this case and what’s coming next. Take a listen to see what we have to say! ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode, Amber and Erika are unpacking the insidious ways that White Supremacy infiltrates the American adoption system. Lia, co-host of the podcast “Adoptees Crossing Lines” and an adoptee, walks us through the systemic inequities that often lead to adoption. Through both her personal experience and statistics and data, Lia describes how lack of assistance with job security, housing, and food often disproportionately results in Black and Brown children being removed from otherwise loving families and placed for adoption. Lia also discusses the lack of oversight and transparency in many adoptions, with children being put in families that have financial security but who are otherwise unloving or outright abusive. Lia then provides us with resources and recommendations on alternatives to adoption that help to protect vulnerable children and keep them connected to their families of origin when possible. Tune in to get the scoop! ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Season 8 of Broke-ish is officially back! Amber and Erika couldn’t wait another minute, so we cut our hiatus short to get back to work. Of course, we had to catch up with the Brokers and let y’all know what we’ve been up to and the changes life has brought about. We also know that the “broken ish” didn’t take a break just because we did, so we recapped some of the notable current events that happened while we were on break. Most importantly, we offered a peak into what you can expect this season and how you can help us select topics and show subjects. It’s so good to be back, and we can’t wait for another exciting season to unfold! ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Broke-ish all-star, Dr. Algernon Austin, the Director of Race and Economic Justice at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. We discuss Dr. Austin’s latest article, “Black Women’s Views on Black Men’s High Rate of Joblessness.” Dr. Austin helps us unpack some of the systemic reasons why the Black population is the only demographic where there are fewer employed men than women. From both the relational perspective and the communal impacts, Dr. Austin’s research clearly demonstrates that Black male employment is an issue that undeniably and deeply affects Black women, too. Finally, we look at potential policy solutions that may help to address this problem and create stronger job opportunities for Black men in the future. Tune in to get the scoop! Link to Dr. Austin's article: https://cepr.net/report/black-womens-views-on-black-mens-high-rate-of-joblessness/ NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika are joined by Tosca Davis and Dr. Cedrick Smith, the co-founders of To Be Us Productions, to discuss their groundbreaking film, “To Be Us: To Work”. The documentary film, which won “Best of Film” at the International Black Film Festival, chronicles a cross-section of working Black people sharing their experiences with racism, micro-aggressions, and the accompanying insidious hostility in their respective industries and work places. These heartfelt, painful stories are a sobering reminder of how inescapable racism is for all Black Americans, and how we must endure it to survive in this world. But in reclaiming our power by sharing our stories and empowering each other, “To Be Us: To Work” is a beautiful reminder that Black people overcome by the words of our testimony. Tune in to listen and learn where you can watch the film! Here's the link to watch the doc: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B8TNDX3B/ref=atv_pr_sw_sc NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this episode, Erika is joined by Fernanda Meier to talk about the similarities between agents of white supremacy in corporations and within police forces. Are they two sides of the same, racist coin? We also discuss the global impacts of colonialism that have so many within our community in a chokehold. We ponder lots of questions in this show: is it possible to join the police force and change it from the inside, how do we hold those who harm us accountable for their misdeeds, are we going to have to leave some people behind? Join us and hear what we think! NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this clip Amber and Erika are joined by Adrienne Fikes, the Soul Power Coach and Founder of the Parent Leadership Training Institute of Alexandria, Virginia. Check out the full episode "Gentle Parenting in a Rough and Racist World: The Black Parents’ Burden": https://youtu.be/MgqDnVdbUK4

This payday Amber and Erika are joined by Adrienne Fikes, the Soul Power Coach and Founder of the Parent Leadership Training Institute of Alexandria, Virginia. Adrienne helps us unpack the often insidious ways that racism seeps into the pathology of Black people, impacting our family dynamics and parenting choices. It is undeniable that living in a society that denies our full humanity shapes our norms, values, and sense of self - all things that affect how we parent. We examine the increasingly popular trend of “gentle parenting”, reflecting on the ways that it fails to account for the realities of parenting amidst systemic injustice. Adrienne arms Black caretakers with practical tools and encouragement to reimagine how we can parent our Black babies and equip them to be whole, happy, and empowered. Press play to get the scoop! NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this week’s episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Michael DeLong, Research and Advocacy Associate from the Consumer Research Federation of America, to discuss how racism insidiously and nefariously impacts the American insurance industry. Michael walks us through the factors that are used to calculate the cost of insurance for most people - credit, education, zip code, and job titles, just to name a few. As expected, the racial disparities inherent in those factors naturally spill out into the pricing of insurance and handling of insurance claims. We discuss some real world examples of insurance discrimination and the impact it has on Black families trying to protect their most valuable assets. And then we conclude with Michael providing the Brokers some practical tips on how to spot whether they’re experiencing discrimination and what steps can be taken if that’s true. Tune in and get the scoop! NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Fernanda Meier, a photographer, educator, activist, and digital nomad to discuss the unique, subversive ways that Black people - particularly Black women and femmes - have utilized social media to build community and advocate for equity and justice. Fernanda walks us through the value of community in digital spaces and how social media has been a space of togetherness, sharing, and connection. But just like everything built against the backdrop of capitalist greed, Black social media is not immune to the anti-blackness, patriarchy, and phobias that pervade society at large. Through current events, Fernanda helps us identify what we can learn about the need for critical analysis, media literacy, and boundaries in curating thriving digital spaces created for us and by us. Press play to hear the scoop! ___________________________________ Receipts: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and IG, has a market valuation of $562.19 billion as of December 2022, and is the world’s 6th most valuable company. https://companiesmarketcap.com/facebook/marketcap/ Twitter has a market valuation of $41.09 billion as of December 2022 https://companiesmarketcap.com/twitter/marketcap/ TikTok has a market valuation of $50 billion as of November 2022 https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/business/how-much-is-tiktok-worth/amp Watch this clip of the “Dark Girls” Documentary, which is specifically a 3 minute clip about how darker skinned Black women have used social media to curate healthy images of themselves and reclaim their beauty. Watch and let’s discuss in the comments on Broke-ish social media. https://www.oprah.com/own-darkgirls2/how-social-media-has-helped-black-women-reclaim-their-beauty ___________________________________ NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this episode - the last of 2022 - Amber and Erika are looking back at one of the most eventful years in recent history. From Amir Locke’s untimely death by police at the top of the year, to Brittney Griner’s release near the end, we look back over the notable events of 2022. But most importantly, we’re discussing lessons that we can all learn about the broken “ish” that forms the backdrop of our lives. Although there is much to despair, we’ve come too far to give up in our fight for liberation and justice. We’re using the lessons from 2022 to make 2023 a better year for all of us. Take a listen and join us! NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

Before y'all start, we recorded this a while ago, so it doesn't reflect the recent improvements we've made. Give us some grace! On this week’s episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Broke-ish all-star, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, to discuss the economic impact of the Great Migration on Black Americans. Post-Reconstruction and against the backdrop of Jim Crow, many Black people fled the South for the North and Midwest in hopes of less oppression and more economic opportunity. But new research on the long term success of the Great Migration actually casts doubt on whether Black families proved to fare better as a result of the move. Dedrick walks us through both the history and the data to demonstrate how rising costs of living, inflation, and racist economic policies have made it difficult for Black Americans to thrive regardless of geographic location. He helps us gain insight on the influx of Blacks returning to the South and what really needs to happen for us accumulate wealth and obtain financial liberation. NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

This episode Amber and Erika are joined by Michelle Williams of Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Michelle, an activist and abolitionist, shares with us the story of Kevin Johnson, a Black man sentenced to death for taking the life of a police officer at 19 years old after witnessing the sudden death of his younger brother. Michelle details the trauma, neglect, and abuse that filled Kevin’s life prior to his conviction. Next, we discuss how the consistent disregard for Kevin’s traumatic past highlights the inequities that necessitate a reimagined criminal justice system. We walk through what it means to be an abolitionist and how safe, justice-oriented communities can be created outside of the carceral context. Tune in to hear what we’ve got to say! https://www.madpmo.org/ NEW DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez ____________________________________ Follow BPM: JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons! WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​​​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​​​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power.media/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia