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BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesReparations & Liberation: The Uhuru Movement and the Fight for African LiberationWe hope you're hungry because we ATE! 🍽Reparations, Liberation, Oh My!What does freedom look like?Have you obtained it?If your answer is no, then what are you doing about it? Join the Blactrospective Ladies and Southern Regional Representative Jainabah Lumumba and hear what the African People's Socialist Party HAS been doing about it.........Love this dialogue, want more? Support this work at Cashapp $BlacPodcast2025-06-091h 22BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesReparations & Liberation: The Uhuru Movement and the Fight for African LiberationReparations, Liberation, Oh My!What does freedom look like?Have you obtained it?If your answer is no, then what are you doing about it? Join the Blactrospective Ladies and Southern Regional Representative Jainabah Lumumba and hear what the African People's Socialist Party HAS been doing about it.2025-06-081h 22BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesAlethia's Crack Addiction_ A Tragic Story of Missed Help📢 Help us fight for Alethia’s freedom.🔗 https://www.gofundme.com/f/free-alethia-jones-from-an-unjust-sentenceIn the early 1980s, as crack cocaine spread through urban areas, fear-mongering headlines and political pressure gave rise to harsh, racially charged laws. The federal government and states like Florida enacted “tough on crime” policies, including mandatory minimums, three-strikes laws, and sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine. Instead of offering support, treatment, or mental health services, people like Alethia were swept into a system designed to punish—not to heal.Alethia began using crack in 1983, after enduring serious life trauma. She struggled with addiction for years, committing min...2025-05-1802 minBLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesThe N WordThe N word is something that is controversial. Some see it as part of today's culture and everyone should have access to it while others see it as something that should be said only amongst Black people. What do you think? Join the Blactrospective Ladies and special guest Lorena Jefferson in this interactive interview.2025-05-181h 31
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesDecoding Inequality : Unmasking Wage DisparityWelcome to Blactrospective: A Sign of the Times! Women have been fighting for equal pay since before Monique and Taraji P. Henson. In today's episode, we delve into a critical and often contentious issue: wage disparity. From gender pay gaps to income inequality, we explore the factors contributing to this complex phenomenon. Join us as we navigate the nuances of wage disparities, aiming to deepen our understanding and inspire conversations about creating a more equitable future. Data was collected from: https://data.census.gov/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/http://metrocosm.com/wealth-vs-income-inequality/ --- Send in a voice...2024-01-101h 20BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesBonus Episode : Vote. Point_.It's time to take action effectively. Join Mau as she interviews Ronda Wallace with Florida Rising and Trish Brown with Power Up People. Two trailblazers for justice, sharing their experiences on what prompted them to become freedom fighters. *WARNING* - Graphic Description of trauma. Hosted by: Mau Produced by : Mauline Anestal Co Produced by: Clarence J. Woods Sound Engineer: Di Engineer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/message2023-11-0238 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesRepresentation MattersThere are people who thrive on just an idea, but the question remains if we truly saw the important figures that exist but are not shown; would we see an increased number of diversity in "white spaces"? We may not have all the answers, but come start the conversation with us. Host: Mau x Blac (Instagram: Mau_Blactrospective) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Photography: AJR Photography and A Bunch of Photography Music: Makaih Beats...2023-06-1433 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesLoving while Black - Culturally Different Relationships pt.2Join Mau B on the call with Biancha aka B Speaks and Esh while we continue to share our thoughts and experiences in interracial dating. Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Photography: A Bunch of Photography Music by: Makaih Beats - Reflection (we have no legal rights to the music used for this episode) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/message2023-05-2439 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesBonus Episode : Hanging with Mr.McKinnonOur mission is to highlight the beauty of the cities that we represent. In addition, to our powerful conversations about society and culture, we'd also like to highlight individuals that add beauty to the places we love. In this episode, Blactrospective had the pleasure of chopping it up with Orlando talent @mr.mckinnonA lyrical wizard who promotes positive messaging for his community in songs like "Ode to Black women", "Therapeutic", and "I'm Me". You can find his Music Videos on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Music also available on Spotify. Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B...2023-05-1519 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesLoving while Black - Culturally Different Relationships pt.1Culturally different relationships can be beautiful just like any same culture relationships. The key is to have meaningful conversations in the beginning and then continue to keep that same energy. ***Just a warning*** Episode has adult content Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Music by: Makaih Beats - Reflection (we have no legal rights to the music used for this episode) --- Send in a vo...2023-02-1531 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesImplicit (Unconscious) BiasWelcome to Blactrospective! Hey all! Join Mau B and Esh while they discuss the importance of acknowledging implicit bias, not only in society but also from a personal stand point. While they're reading the articles, please take note at what assumptions you make and reflect on why you made those assumptions. Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) If you want to follow along with the articles in the episode or take the implicit bias test, they a...2023-01-0432 min
BLACtrospective: A Sign of the TimesBLACtrospective IntroWelcome to Blactrospective. A place where we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. TRIGGER WARNING! These discussions are not for the faint hearted. We want to have meaningful conversations, which includes not sugar coating the issues that we face in this country. Blactrospective LLC does not own the rights to the music: Solitude by Imani Lauren --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/message2022-12-1402 min