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On this payday, Amber and Erika are “celebrating” Financial Literacy Awareness Month. We discuss what financial literacy looks like and how it is distinct from and related to financial education. Although, the Brokers know that financial literacy is not the antidote to the racism and inequitable capitalism that conspires against Black people, we look at the role of understanding money and economics as a means of survival. Walk with us as we navigate what it looks like to be financially savvy AND invested in dismantling this unjust capitalist system. Take a listen to get the steps! ____________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/03/all-billionaires-under-30-have-inherited-their-wealth-research-finds?CMP=share_btn_url https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2011/03/31/presidential-proclamation-national-financial-literacy-month ​​https://www.thebitcoinacademy.com/ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/breakfast-club-dj-envy-cesar-pina-ponzi-scheme-allegations.html _________________________________________________________________ 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

On this payday, Amber and Erika discuss “Secure DC”, the new crime bill recently enacted in the nation’s capital that harkens back to the “tough on crime” approach of the 80s and 90s. Despite history and data overwhelmingly demonstrating that increased policing and carceral punishment do not reduce crime, we attempt to unpack the reasons why our policy makers constantly revert to this losing strategy. But most importantly, we highlight the anti-Blackness at the core of over-policing and criminal justice policies that ignore the poverty, inequity, and lack of resources that often fuel criminal activity. Press play to get the scoop! https://ovsjg.dc.gov/page/private-security-camera-rebate-program https://dcist.com/story/24/02/20/secure-dc-crime-bill-frequently-asked-questions/ https://www.fox5dc.com/news/mayor-bowser-signs-secure-dc-crime-bill-into-law https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/opinion/did-blacks-really-endorse-the-1994-crime-bill.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/owed-employers-face-little-accountability-for-wage-theft/#:~:text=According%20to%20one%20estimate%20from,per%20year%20owed%20to%20workers. https://wtop.com/dc/2024/03/as-drug-free-zones-begin-to-pop-up-in-dc-are-they-leading-to-arrests/ ____________________________________ 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

On this payday, Amber and Erika are talking housing insecurity, poverty, and how a lack of access to affordable housing disproportionately impacts Black people. Joined by Bill Holston, the Chief Operations Officer of the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, we discuss the nationwide inconsistency in tenants’ rights against landlords, the historical and legal events that created systemic inequity, and why poverty and insufficient resources impact people beyond just where they can afford to live. This episode was inspired by Matthew Desmond’s ethnographic book, “Evicted”, and we share themes from the book which highlight America’s long, dirty history of housing discrimination and resource deprivation towards its most vulnerable citizens. Take a listen and join in the conversation! ____________________________________ 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

Broke-ish is back for Season 9!! Amber and Erika are so excited to kick off a new season. We start off by catching up and pouring the tea on what we’ve been up to during the break. Next, we recap the hottest current events, a sobering reminder that Earth is still really ghetto and there’s so much broken “ish” that needs fixing. From Donald Trump’s pending civil and criminal cases to morally bankrupt CEOs, we recap the current events that illuminate our need to continue to dismantle the brokenness that ensnares us. Most importantly, we offer a glimpse into what you can expect this season and invite you to take this journey with us. Tune in to get the scoop and join us for Season 9! ____________________________________ 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

On the final episode of this season, Amber and Erika grapple with the quandary of Black billionaires. Can we root for those who have found success at the highest levels while still calling out their harm? Is it ever acceptable to publicly call out Black elites in front of the White gaze? Is it “hateration” to not support Black elites on the basis that their actions are harmful to our community by reinforcing inequity? We wrestle with these questions, acknowledging that there is no clear answer or easy solution. We end the season resolved to hold the tension and press on towards a world where all Black people are empowered, liberated, and connected. ______________________________ 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

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