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Reproductive RebelReproductive Real Talk: Why It's So Damn Hard to Find Black and Brown Sperm Donors with Lakia HolmesIn this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re getting real about a topic that’s rarely discussed but urgently needs attention: the critical lack of Black sperm donors in fertility clinics across the country.Our guest, Lakia Holmes—fertility advocate and reproductive justice warrior—joins us to unpack the deep systemic, cultural, and emotional layers that contribute to this disparity. From medical mistrust and stigma in the Black community to inequities in the donor recruitment process, Lakia shares insight, research, and personal stories that shine a light on this hidden crisis in reproductive healthcare.Whether...2025-07-1552 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel025: Sacrifice VS. CompromiseIn this episode of Heal, Hustle, and Shine with Lakia McDaniel, we dive into the crucial difference between sacrifice and compromise, and how it applies to life, love, and careers. 2024-12-1206 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel024: Healing From Hurt from Family Members.In this heartfelt episode of Heal, Hustle, and Shine with Lakia McDaniel, we explore the pain of family wounds and the power of reclaiming your peace. 2024-12-1104 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel023: Has Real Love Smacked You in the Face, Yet?In this episode, Lakia reflects on her unexpected journey into love, encouraging listeners to embrace the possibility of real, healing connections. Through personal anecdotes, she reminds us that love comes in many forms and often arrives when we least expect it.2024-12-1007 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel022: If I Want it, I Create it!In this empowering episode of Heal, Hustle, and Shine, Lakia Mc Daniel dives into the transformative power of taking ownership of your dreams and creating the life you want. Through a heartfelt personal story of turning frustration into action, she reminds us that waiting on perfect conditions or external validation only keeps us stuck.2024-12-0904 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel021: Finding Rest in the Midst of the Hustle!In this episode, Lakia reminds you that rest isn’t a reward—it’s a right. Prioritizing rest allows you to recharge, refocus, and show up stronger in every area of your life.2024-12-0804 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel020: Dating with Intention and Self-WorthIn this episode, Lakia emphasizes the importance of setting clear standards, communicating your needs, and remembering that you are the prize. Don’t settle—date with purpose and honor the love you deserve.2024-12-0705 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel019: Protecting Your Peace in a Chaotic WorldIn this episode, Lakia discusses the importance of protecting your peace in a world filled with chaos. She shares practical tips on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and creating a sanctuary for your mind and spirit.2024-12-0604 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel018: Healing After HeartbreakIn this episode, Lakia explores the journey of healing after heartbreak. She offers guidance on embracing the pain, learning from the experience, and rediscovering your strength. Healing isn’t linear, but with self-compassion and time, you can transform heartbreak into a powerful chapter of growth and renewal.2024-12-0504 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel017: Owning Your Space at Work.In this episode, Lakia empowers you to own your space at work. Whether you're navigating a new role, aiming for a promotion, or dealing with workplace challenges, Lakia shares strategies to show up confidently, set boundaries, and demand the respect you deserve.2024-12-0403 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel016: Motherhood-The Balancing ActIn this episode of Heal, Hustle, and Shine, Lakia McDaniel keeps it real about the challenges of motherhood. Juggling work, kids, and mental health can feel overwhelming, but it’s okay to admit you need a break.2024-12-0304 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel015: Dating with Purpose in the Midst of Chaos!In this episode, Lakia encourages you to date with intention, knowing you deserve a partner who will stand by you, even in life’s storms.2024-12-0205 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel007-Manifesting JoyIn today’s episode, Lakia explores what it means to actively choose joy and manifest happiness in our lives. She shares how small mindset shifts can help us attract positive energy, even when life gets tough. This episode is all about embracing joy with intention, practicing gratitude, and creating a joyful mindset that draws in abundance and positivity.2024-11-2406 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel006-Loving Yourself Loudly!In this episode, Lakia empowers listeners to embrace self-love without apology. She reflects on the beauty of “loving yourself loudly” and the importance of honoring who you are, even when it’s uncomfortable or met with judgment. Lakia encourages everyone to celebrate themselves with the same energy they use to uplift others, reminding us that we deserve the same love and care we freely give.2024-11-2305 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel005-Boundaries: The Secret to Protecting Your Peace!In this episode, Lakia dives into the power of setting boundaries and how they are essential for protecting your peace. With a focus on self-worth, she encourages listeners to stand firm in their boundaries, even when it’s hard. She reflects on the freedom that comes from saying "no" and reminds us that boundaries are a form of self-respect.2024-11-2205 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel004-Celebrating Small WinsToday, Lakia talks about the importance of celebrating small victories on the journey toward our big dreams. Sharing her own recent “small win” of taking a chance on a new relationship, she reminds listeners that recognizing these moments is a powerful motivator. Small wins may not be the end goal, but they’re a sign of progress, courage, and growth.2024-11-2104 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel003-Why Rest is Part of the Hustle!Today, Lakia discusses the underestimated power of rest in a world that glorifies non-stop hustle. She reflects on her own moments of burnout and emphasizes how pausing is essential, not as a reward but as a right. She challenges listeners to take a few moments to breathe and reconnect, knowing that rest isn’t the enemy of ambition: it’s a part of it.2024-11-2005 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel002-Unpacking the Baggage and Leaving What's Heavy Behind!In this episode, Lakia explores the weight of emotional baggage and the power of letting go. Sharing a personal story of a friendship that ended in disappointment, she reflects on how holding onto that hurt only held her back. Lakia encourages listeners to unpack their own baggage and leave behind what no longer serves them, making room for lighter, brighter journeys ahead.2024-11-1905 min

Heal, Hustle, and Shine! w Lakia McDaniel001-Healing & Hustling: The Power of Starting Fresh!In this very first episode of Heal, Hustle, & Shine, Lakia dives into the beauty of blending healing with ambition. She shares personal insights on why healing isn't a sign of weakness but a foundation for hustling harder, moving lighter, and living brighter. With her signature wit and wisdom, Kia reminds listeners that letting go of past hurts is the first step to making room for the hustle—and the shine—that’s waiting ahead.2024-11-1805 min

DIG DEEP: Conversations with Christian LeadersSocial Inequality in Education Part II with Lakia S. GipsonTell us what you thought of this episode!In this thought-provoking episode, join host Dr. Jaria C. Aljoe as they delve into the complex issue of social inequality within the educational system. Featured guest Lakia Shanee Gipson, a passionate advocate for educational equity, shares her insights and experiences on the systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.Support the showConversations that inspire change and empower purpose-driven leadership. DIG DEEP is sponsored by Jaria Chanee Ministries find out more at www.jariacaljoe.org Connect with Dr. Jaria...2024-09-181h 00

Black Feminist RantsEp. 45: finding a home in Black feminism, Burnout, Black girls deserve JOY and PEACE (a rant)Watch the video version of the episode: https://youtu.be/0u25msHoENg Instagram: @blackfeministrants TikTok: @blackfeministrants blackfeministrants.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2024-02-0224 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 44: black feminist youth activist talks research as a from of activism w/ Kennedi Malone (oral histories, sociology)LaKia interviews Kennedi Malone a third-year college student on how research can be used as a form of activism. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJU7XgZe_FE Beads 4 Our Bodies: https://www.instagram.com/beads4ourbodies/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Welcome to day 2 of RANTMAS Kennedi Malone (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate student at Agnes Scott College pursuing a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Public Health. Her deep concern for cherishing the lived experiences of community knowledge-makers (neighbors, strangers, ourselves...2023-12-0243 min

Black Feminist RantsEp.43: the need for external validation is holding you back + new goals (anti grind culture rant) VLOGMASWelcome to THE black feminist vlogmas series. My 25th birthday is December 19th, so in honor of that this black feminist vlogmas series will be one video per day for the first 19 days of December. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2023-12-0121 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 42: quarter-life crisis: vulnerability, peace, and the pursuit of liberation (a rant)Watch the video podcast version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GVQMnLz5XM8 Cleo Sol Playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/cleo/pl.u-JPAZzBquLRd3V5 Cleo Sol Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0c2V2OJG8Qz7VtspMMW5V7?si=665eef891b754f40 Listen to the Black Feminist Rants podcast everywhereeeee Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fClysfXOf4gew0hx8n9yL?si=02ebc44f65e8415b iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-feminist-rants/id1520060736 2023-09-2733 min

Dating by DesignEpi 045: Love is in the HAIR!In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between women and their hair, exploring how it significantly impacts their dating experiences and emotional connections. Join Lakia and Angie B as we share our stories, the ups & downs of caring for our hair, our struggles, and triumphs as women who have found themselves entangled in the complexities of our hair. We'll also have a SPECIAL UNVEILING from our VERY OWN Angie B! (See on YouTube) You DON'T want to miss this important episode.2023-09-061h 04

Dating by Design044: The Highs & Lows of Serial Dating!Join Lakia, Angie B, and their VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tracy Hall, as they explore the highs and lows of serial dating, sharing their journeys as three single women navigating the ever-evolving landscape of relationships, one date at a time! From the thrill of first impressions to the pitfalls of ghosting and commitment phobia, this episode unravels the intricacies of serial dating, offering insights, advice, and personal stories that will make you rethink your own quest for love.2023-08-301h 22

Dating by DesignEpi 043: Does Zodiac Compatibility Matters?Is zodiac compatibility a reliable predictor of relationship success, or is it merely a fun way to explore connections? Angie B and Lakia delves into this question by considering both sides of the argument. 2023-08-241h 15

Dating by DesignEpi 042: Dating in the Digital Age!Join Lakia and Angela as they discuss how the digital age has transformed the way people meet and connect. Some may find that dating apps, virtual communication, and even social media has made dating easier, while others agree that it comes with challenges.2023-08-171h 27

Dating by Design041: Fun First Date Ideas! Is an Ice-Cream Date a Trash idea?A text conversation between two ppl planning a date went viral, when one of the individuals turned down the offer of an ice-cream date from the other individual. The viral screenshot caused a plethora of debates in the dating world. Join Lakia and Angela, as they discuss FUN FIRST DATE IDEAS! We'll have a fun conversation on what WE consider good ideas, not-so-good ideas, and how to make your dating experience pleasant.2023-08-101h 03

Black Feminist RantsEp. 41: Supporting Parents through Postpartum w/ Maya HartMaya Hart (all pronouns), mama, postpartum doula, lactation counselor, and reproductive justice organizer, joins Black Feminist Rants to share their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Maya has dreamed about becoming a mother since childhood. However, their vision of motherhood radically transformed once they became a parent. Maya shares their experience raising a child in COVID-19, coping with grief, and embracing identity and lifestyle changes. Since giving birth, Maya has founded Diapers for Black Durham, a donation-based program that supports families in their local community with free diapers and lactation education. Become a monthly sustainer of Di...2023-06-1437 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 40: How personal labors of love have helped me as a recovering perfectionist (Rant)In celebration of self-love, BFR host LaKia reflects on one of her greatest accomplishments: leading Black Feminist Rants! LaKia shares lessons from her healing journey. She discusses everything, from growing the podcast team to recovering from perfectionism and defining herself outside of work. Action Items: Donate to LaKia's abortion fund fundraiser for ACCESS RJ! Stay connected to BFR! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter! Donate to BFR to support the work that we do! Want to work with us? Click here to be a sponsor. Click...2023-05-1534 min

Dating by DesignEpi 037: Relationship Advice from Friends! Are They Helpful or Harmful?The Film, The Brothers, inspired this episode's conversation. Join Angela and Lakia as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of accepting relationship advice from friends.2023-05-041h 30

Dating by DesignHolistic Wellness and the Importance of it While Dating!Angela and Lakia ARE BACK with their season 4 debut episode. We have the lovely Robyn M. Cash (LMSW and mental health advocate) with us, as we chat openly about holistic wellness and the importance of it while dating. This episode honors women across the globe in this month of celebrating women.2023-03-301h 11

Dating by DesignEpi 031: This is What I'm Saying!In this special SEASON 3 FINALE, we will share what we've learned this season...from the topics, our guests, and each other. We're freestyling on our last episode of the season. Join us LIVE on YouTube and Facebook, 3/8 at 8pm est. FYI: Season 4 debut streams 3/29th on YouTube EXCLUSIVELY. datingisdeadpodcast@gmail.com for topic suggestions and questions answered live during our fan email segment Dating is Dead w Angela and Lakia. https://linktr.ee/datingisdeadpodcast 2023-03-091h 08

Black Feminist RantsEp. 39: Advance Provision of Abortion Pills is Community Care + Immigrant JusticeHaving abortion pills available before someone becomes pregnant could be life saving. As the courts continue to strip our reproductive rights from us having an advance provision of abortion pills, or having pills on hand before someone is pregnant, can help ensure that people receive the care they need. In this episode LaKia discusses what an advance provision of aboriton pills is, how it is community care, and how in-clinic reproductive healthcare can be inaccessible for certain communities, including immigrant populations. This episode was made as part of Plan C Pills Creative Fellowship. To l...2023-03-0117 min

Black Feminist RantsIncreasing Visibility of Asexual Black Youth #BlackYouthSexuality w/ Danielle JenkinsTo conclude the Black Youth Sexuality season BFR is joined by Danielle Jenkins (they/she), a Spelman student and asexual person. They lay out what asexuality means for them, why it’s important to care about the rights of people across the country, and how gender can be boring. She also talks about queerbaiting, the importance of silence on social media, and how the Reproductive Justice movement is for ace people too. Follow Danielle on Twitter and Instagram. Also, check out their second Instagram page where they review movies, books, tv shows, and on occasion, share their op-eds To...2023-02-2243 min

Black Feminist RantsDisability Justice for Black youth #BlackYouthSexuality w/ Alexis NicoleWelcome to our third installment of the Black Youth Sexuality season with Alexis Nicole (she/they/star), an organizer, poet, and activist based in St. Louis. Star speaks on everything from the role of pleasure in stars life as a disabled person, what disability justice is, and how the health care system can ignore consent. Alexis and LaKia also discuss the stigma of certain mental illnesses, the importance of sex ed for disabled people, and how capitalism is ableist. Follow Alexis on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. Learn more about the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline. Stay connected to...2023-02-1551 min

Black Feminist RantsHypersexualization of Black Girls and Femmes #BlackYouthSexuality w/ Amaya JacquesWe’re continuing the Black Youth Sexuality season with Amaya Jacques (she/her), a youth advocate/activist and model in New Orleans. She joins BFR in discussing how and why she centers young people in her activism, the harmful effects of school dress codes, and the sexualization of young Black girls’ bodies. Amaya also talks about getting rid of the cop in your head and how modeling has opened up new avenues for her to explore her self-expression. Follow Amaya on Instagram and TikTok. Follow and support the Nola Black Youth Fund. Check out Amaya’s mom’...2023-02-0858 min

Black Feminist RantsBallroom Culture as a form of Liberation #BlackYouthSexuality w/ Caleb StricklandWelcome to the Black Youth Sexuality season! We’re kicking it off with Caleb Strickland (he/they), a sociologist, Morehouse student, and member of the House of Juicy Couture. He talks about the lack of sex ed in Arkansas, the history of ballroom, and how ballroom helped him explore his gender expression. They explained the importance of community in ballroom and their theory of the matrix of liberation. Follow Caleb on Instagram! Check out Marlon Bailey’s works, Butch Queens Up in Pumps: Gender, Performance, and Ballroom Culture in Detroit and “Black Gay (Raw) Sex” to learn...2023-02-0132 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 38: Financial Activism: Investing in the Future We Want to See w/ The Black Doula, Sabia WadeSabia Wade (she/they), doula, entrepreneur, and angel investor, joins Black Feminist Rants to give the rundown on what angel investing is, putting money into the futures we want to see, and what luxury can mean for Black people. Sabia discusses how they got their start as a doula, putting your ego aside when you’re doing the work, and platonically raising kids with her friend. They also share about their new book coming out later this year and the publishing process. Action Items: Be sure to check out Sabia’s website to keep up-to-date with ever...2023-01-251h 05

Dating by DesignEpi 023: What Makes Us Fall in it? What Makes Us Fall Out of it? w Special Guest, Troy RawlingsLove can be defined a few ways, but we think it's safe to say that we fall in it easily and we can also fall out of it, just as easily. Some of us just takes longer than others. Angela and Lakia will be joined by Author, Speaker, Host, Producer, Consultant, and Comedian Troy Rawlings to discuss the ups and downs of love, as well as his latest book projects, "But...Naked Honest? Conversational Foreplay for Dating-Asking the Hard Questions Upfront" and "100 Words in 30 Nights". For a free copy of Troy's ebook, go to datingisdeadpodcast...2023-01-121h 47

Black Feminist RantsEp. 37: Youth-Led Contraceptive Access ProgramsLearn about how organizations are increasing access to birth control through youth-led advocacy! Rochelle Rodney (she/her), the Director of Advocacy for the New York Birth Control Access Project (NYBCAP) joins Black Feminist Rants in discussing the work that NYBCAP does to make birth control as accessible as possible for New Yorkers. Rochelle talks about the emergency contraceptive in vending machines initiative, helping young people do advocacy, and pharmacist-dispensed birth control. Action Items: Support the great work that NYBCAP does! Apply to be in the fall cohort of NYBCAP’s Associate Board. Stay connected to BF...2022-12-1421 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 36: Abortion Funds Are Still Funding Abortions in States Where Abortion Is Illegal w/ Chasity Wilson (New Orleans Abortion Fund)Chasity Wilson (she/her), the Executive Director of the New Orleans Abortion Fund (NOAF), joins Black Feminist Rants in discussing the struggles of doing work that is so intertwined with your lived experience. Chastity also shares her experience leading an abortion fund post overturn of Roe v. Wade (Dobbs decision) and being the first Black Executive Director of NOAF. LaKia and Chasity talk about how Chasity balances being a first-time mom and Executive Director of an abortion fund. Action Items: Check out the New Orleans Abortion Fund to find resources for getting an abortion and donate...2022-11-3040 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 35: Birth Work in a Colonial Context w/ Sarah Michal HamidSarah Michal Hamid (she/they), a doula and birth worker, joins Black Feminist Rants in discussing what birth work entails, the impact of settler colonialism on reproduction in the past and present, and the importance of doulas operating outside of the capitalist health care system. Sarah and LaKia talk about how all forms of reproductive health care need to be high quality for everyone. Action Items: Check out Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii to support native Hawaiian health care. Support Kalauokekahuli to help native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders receive reproductive health care. Stay connected...2022-11-1636 min

Dating by DesignDating Boundaries 101!Dating is Dead! w Angela & Lakia we'll be discussing boundaries! Topic : Dating Boundaries 101! What we should talk about and NOT talk about on a first date. (establishing boundaries around the topic of sex, money, previous relationships, etc.) The importance of being clear with what we need from the beginning. How soon is TOO soon for physical intimacy? Learning communication styles and love languages. ...AND MORE!2022-10-271h 05

Black Feminist RantsEp. 34: Self-Managed Abortion with Abortion PillsSelf-Managed Abortion is a necessary component of abortion care. Join BFR Host, LaKia, as she provides vital information on self-managed abortion using abortion pills: what it is, how it works, and resources to make your experience as positive as possible. LaKia also discusses how the Western medical industry prioritizes profits over people and attempts to erase the history of community care around abortions. Celebrate Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) Fest hosted by Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE). Action Items: If you or someone you know needs support on self-managing a miscarriage or...2022-10-1219 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 33: Finding an Identity outside of Work/Organizing, Therapy, and Repro's need for Pay Equity [Rant]Black Feminist Rants lives up to its name in this episode with host, LaKia Williams, discussing (or ranting, depending on how you view it) her recent experiences starting therapy, finding an identity outside of the reproductive justice movement/non-profit work/organizing, and the need for Repro organizations to pay employees a living wage. LaKia discusses her recent conversations in therapy surrounding feeling like her entire identity is centered around the work she does, something that she believes is common for young Black women, who are taught that they need to succeed at any costs. LaKia discusses working...2022-08-1720 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 32: Providing Abortions is Community Care w/ ObGyn, Abortion Provider, and RJ Advocate Dr. Jamila Perritt, MDDr. Jamila Perritt (she/her), an abortion provider, OBGYN, and Reproductive Justice advocate, joins Black Feminist Rants in discussing the impact of abortion bans on patients, trying to use medicine as a tool for liberation, and the concept of fetus viability. Dr. Perritt is the president and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health, an organization that educates and organizes health care providers to shape legislation and practice and advance access to reproductive health care for all communities. Action Items: Support Physicians for Reproductive Health at https://prh.org. Stay connected to BFR! Follow us on Instagram...2022-06-2312 min

Black Feminist RantsEp.31: Philanthropy's Responsibility to the Reproductive Justice Movement w/ Brandi Collins-CalhounBrandi Collins-Calhoun (they/she), a doula, writer, and RJ activist, joins Black Feminist Rants in discussing philanthropy’s role in Reproductive Justice (RJ) movement spaces, the evils of capitalism, and the nitty-gritty of funding RJ organization’s who do the work. Brandi is the Senior Movement Engagement Associate for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP). NCRP is a philanthropic watchdog that ensures that funders and philanthropic organizations are being held accountable for their funding practices. Brandi also shares their experience as a teen mom and how she found community in the RJ movement. Become a BFR memb...2022-06-0235 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 30: Navigating Multiple Abortions as a Young Person w/ Larada Lee-WallaceLarada Lee-Wallace (she/they), an abortion storyteller and organizer, joins Black Feminist Rants in a discussion on accessing abortion care multiple times, in different states, as a young Black person. Larada is an Advocates for Youth Abortion Out Loud organizer and ACCESS RJ board member. Larada shares their experiences accessing abortion care, the barriers they experienced, adverse experiences with healthcare providers, and how people can best support people in getting abortion care. An incredible thank you for our sponsor for this episode, Feminist Women’s Health Center! Feminist Women’s Health Center, is an independent abortion clinic and...2022-05-1145 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 29: Reflections & Manifestations for Black women and the Reproductive Justice Movement 2/22/22Join BFR Host, LaKia, for a reflection on what liberation looks like in practice, her hopes and goals for Black women globally, and how movement space’s practices can oftentimes contradict the liberatory goals we are working to accomplish. Action Items: Become a Spotify Member Apply to be the BFR Production Assistant Sign up for the BFR newsletter Stay connected to BFR? Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2022-02-2323 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 28: Supreme Court's Decision on Texas' Unconstitutional Abortion Ban, SB8, w/ Rupali SharmaThe Lawyering Project's Senior Counsel, Rupali Sharma (she/her), discusses the facts behind Texas' unconstitutional abortion ban, SB8, and the Supreme Court's failure to strike down the unconstitutional attack on people's healthcare. Sharma goes into detail on how the Supreme Court's decision will impact the efforts to codify abortion access for everyone in this country. Action Items: Support Texas Abortion Funds: Texas Equal Access (TEA) Fund, Buckle Bunnies Support The Lawyering Project Fill out the BFR Audience Survey (I love you!) Stay connected to BFR? Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter! Do y...2021-12-1615 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 27: Reflections on the SCOTUS Dobbs v. JWHO w/ Erin Grant of Abortion Care NetworkJoin BFR in a conversation with Erin Grant (they/them), Deputy Director of the Abortion Care Network, surrounding abortion bans, radical love, and the SCOTUS Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization oral arguments. JWHO is the only abortion clinic in Mississippi, and this anti-abortion law personifies the attack that abortion is under nationally, and especially in the Deep South. Action Items: Support your local abortion fund! Support southern abortion funds: ARC-Southeast, New Orleans Abortion Fund, Buckle Bunnies Donate to the Abortion Care Network Fill out the BFR Audience Survey (i love you!) And subscribe to t...2021-12-0928 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 26: The (Racist) History of Birth Control in the USWelcome back to BFR! This week we are unpacking birth control as simply contraception or a way to control one's reproduction, and the legacy of its distribution, or lack thereof, in America. Birth control is necessary for the full liberation of people with uteruses, and is a critical component of full reproductive health care, but we cannot discuss birth control without mentioning its racist inception in the US. If you have not already, please be sure to sign up for our newsletter! Additionally, we would love for our listeners to fill out our BFR Audience...2021-11-1813 min

Facing PurposeAuthor Chyrel J.JacksonCome On A Journey With Me As I Sit And Chat With Author Chyrel J.Jackson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2021-10-1130 min

Facing PurposeReal Conversation Just A Moment Of ReflectionReflecting On Life Tune In --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2021-10-1108 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 25: Abortion Storytelling and The Myth of "Pro-Life Feminism" w/ Renee Bracey ShermanBFR Host, LaKia, sits down with abortion and reproductive justice activist, writer, and organizer, Renee Bracey Sherman to talk about the importance of abortion storytelling, centering Black and brown voices in abortion storytelling, and the myth of "pro-life feminism" as well as other timely topics related to abortion and RJ. Renee Bracey Sherman is the founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization that supports and amplifies abortion storytellers. You can read Sherman's Buzzfeed article here https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emaoconnor/employees-calling-out-reproductive-rights-groups. Follow BFR on Instagram (@blackfeministrants), an...2021-06-1759 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 24: Rest is RevolutionaryBFR Host, LaKia Williams, talks briefly about her short hiatus from the podcast and her recent college graduation before discussing the importance of rest as a revolutionary act. For young people and people with oppressed identities it can often feel like it is mandatory to exhaust ourselves to prove our worthiness; however, this is a decision of a capitalistic grind culture that prioritizes profit and consumerism over human life. Click here for a transcription of the episode. Be sure to Follow BFR on social: Instagram: @blackfeministrants Twitter: @blackfemrants --- Sen...2021-06-0331 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 23: Digital Advocacy and Abortion Justice w/ Shout Your AbortionIn this episode BFR talks with Erin Jorgensen from Shout Your Abortion, an online abortion storytelling platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2021-04-0848 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 22: Womanism, Black Feminism, and African FeminismThis episode explores womanism, Black feminism, and African feminism and the ways that the west gatekeeps knowledge production as a means to exclude Black women and African women and how mainstream feminism is another example of the erasure of Black women's labor and intellectual labor. Mentioned Articles: Brown's article: https://drum.lib.umd.edu/bitstream/handle/1903/13701/barkleybrown_womanist;jsessionid=85B93DAAE4DC9FF3C96B3E53AC27E3D9?sequence=1 Combahee River Collective Statement: https://americanstudies.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Keyword%20Coalition_Readings.pdf ...2021-03-2528 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 21: Researching Reproductive Health through a Reproductive Justice Lens w/ Dr. Monica McLemoreIn this episode LaKia sits down with nurse, clinician, scholar, and activist Dr. Monica McLemore to discuss how she incorporates RJ into her work as a healthcare provider and researcher. For a full transcipt of this episode visit https://www.blackfeministrants.com/ep-21-transcription or click Transcriptions on the blackfeministrants.com website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2021-03-1158 min

Black Feminist RantsEp.20: The Problem with Activism InfluencersWelcome back to Black Feminist Rants! In the season 3 premier of Black Feminist Rants, host, LaKia Williams, discusses her recent experiences with reproductive health issues and how that has re-shaped her experience with Reproductive Justice, as well as some common misconceptions with the RJ framework. LaKia ends the episode discussing the problem with Activism Influencers and the pipeline from activist to celebrity/influencer. She mentions a Politico article that discusses the recent issues with Black Lives Matter, click the link if you would like to read the article in its entirety. Stay Connected to BFR! Follow u...2021-02-2539 min

Facing PurposeWhat Has God Placed In You?I Chat With Alexis Vaughn About Her Journey In Serial Entrepreneurship And Her Raw Truth About How Many Can Do The Same --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2021-02-201h 00

Facing PurposeA Wise Woman Of A Mind Of WealthI Chat With Kesha Gentry About Projects Mindset And Her Assigment In The Earth Join Us --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2021-01-1720 min

Facing PurposeI Am Beautiful AffirmationsThis Is For All My Beautiful Woman Who Is Waiting For Your Prince To Come Know That You Are Beautiful And Your Season Of Marriage Is At The Appointed Time. These Are Words You Can Say Daily --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2021-01-1503 min

Facing PurposeWhen You Say Yes To The Call On Your Life..I Chat With My Friend About Her Brand New Project And More Tabithia Messenburg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-2036 min

Facing PurposeA Women In LeadershipI Chat With Chavon Anette On Leadership Purpose And More --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-1932 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 19: Abortion Advocacy w/ Yemisi Miller-TonnetThe season 2 finale of BFR features guest, Yemisi (Yemi) Miller-Tonnet a Reproductive Justice fellow, feminist book seller, and domestic violence legal advocate. On this episode Yemi and LaKia talk about anti-abortion tactics, the struggles of youth organizing, and more. Yemi also talks about her experience working at an abortion clinic and hihglights the importance of collective organizing. LaKia wraps this episode with her reflection on the progress of BFR, her appreciation for all of the supporters and thoughts on the transitions she's made mentally, emotionally, and physically during 2020. Follow Yemi on twitter @Yemisicombahee Follow BFR on...2020-12-171h 14

Facing PurposeThe Real Deal With Dee GlennI Chat With Dee Glenn About Life And All The Great Things She Does But We Talk Covid The Real And The Truth About What Needs To Happen In The Body OF Chirst And More ... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-1339 min

Facing PurposeA Woman Of Many HatsI Sit Down And Chat with Bunnie Mae About Being In Media And Fashion And Highs And Lows Of Her life --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-1125 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 18: Sex Work, Socialism, and More w/ Maha Thomas creator of BlacklightBFR sat down with Maha Thomas the creator of the dark comedy, gothic show Blacklight whose main character is a sex worker. Maha talks about her experiences as a sex worker and as a socialist. We discussed the issues that can arise within social justice spaces and the importance of sex work stories being told by sex workers. If you want to support the work that Maha does watch the table reading for the pilot episode of Blacklight and follow blacklight on Twitter! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-12-1043 min

Facing PurposeUnderstanding Purpose With Vanika LewisSit With Me As I Chat With The Purpose Pusher Vanika Lewis Tune In... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-0533 min

Facing PurposeBest Of Both WorldsChill With Me As I Sit And Chat With Author Nicole Davis And Boss Man TJ Austin As We Chat From A Married Man's Perspective And A Single's Woman Mind. Don't Miss it.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-0539 min

Facing PurposeMalik And Bre'Ann Hill What Happens After You Say I Do Part 1You Hear How This Couple Met And How They Esblished A Solid Foundation Tune In --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-12-041h 50

Black Feminist RantsEp. 17: Student Organizing w/ Jaaie VarshneyBFR sat down with organizer and activist Jaaie Varshney and she shared with us her advocacy work around abortion access and menstrual equity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-12-0340 min

Facing PurposeMarriage TalkLet's Chat With Tonya Webb About The Dos And Don'ts Of Marriage And The Merging Of Families Coming Together And More.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-2727 min

Facing PurposeAll My Single LadiesLet's Chat With Neisha Bates About Her Marriage And How God Kept Her Through All She Has Faced Being A Widow Wife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-272h 12

Facing PurposeWe are gonna deal with self esteemDid You Ever Deal With Low Esteem? Let's Talk About It --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-2619 min

Facing PurposeWilderness SeasonHave You Ever Felt Like God Seperated You From Everyone? Learn How To Embrace That Time Of Your Life Tune In... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-2228 min

Facing PurposeToday Is Truly About Facing PurposeJeannette Huston Sharing Her Awesome Testimony It Shows How Awesome Is God Bringing Her Through All Her Pain And Now Waking In Purpose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-2011 min

Facing PurposeWomen Let's Get It togetherLet's Chat Sometimes We Need A Heart Check So We Can Move Into Our Next --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-2049 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 16: Exploitation of Student Labor and OrganizingIn this episode LaKia discusses the exploitation that students face specifically from unpaid internships, universities that expect student leadership and activism labor, and her specific experience as a Resident Advisor (RA) for Tulane University. LaKia touches on how systems create competitive job markets that incentivize students and young people to seek internships, often times unpaid, so that they will be marketable in the job market. However, many low and middle class people can't afford to take an unpaid internship which widens the class divide that already exists. LaKia mentions the Medium article Stop Working for Free which t...2020-11-1949 min

Facing PurposeFacing Purpose (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-barnett91/message 2020-11-1700 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 15: A Black Feminist Discussion on Respectability Politics w/ Sarah JonesIn this episode LaKia sits down with her friend, scholar, and activist Sarah Jones to discuss their experiences navigating respectability politics as Black women. Sarah is a recent grad of Tulane University and has organized around Black liberation and reproductive justice on and off campus. Sarah and LaKia have both been active in white sex positive spaces that have impacted their comfortability showing up as their full selves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-11-1252 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 14: Louisiana's Anti-Abortion Initiative (w/ Tia Coleman)In this BFR episode LaKia sits down with recent college grad and Reproductive Justice Organizer, Tia Coleman. LaKia and Tia discuss Louisiana's upcoming anti-abortion constitutional amendment aimed at denying Louisiana residents the right to abortion. Tia has been mobilizing and educating young people across Louisiana on the importance on voting No on this amendment to safeguard our reproductive freedom. The conversation naturally progresses and LaKia and Tia begin discussing their experience as Black women in higher education, LaKia reflects on her time at a predominately white institution, while Tia touches on her memories at a historically black university. 2020-11-0147 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 13: Birth Justice and Doula WorkJoin BFR for a discussion with Doula and Reproductive Justice Organizer, Aura Nicole. In this episode we discuss birth justice, doula work, and what it means to be a young Black person organizing for social and reproductive justice today. This episode is full of laughs and realness, where we talk about imposter syndrome, burnout, and working towards liberation while also being forced to work within white supremacy culture. Follow Aura Nicole on Instagram @Auranicole_ Follow BFR on Instagram @blackfeministrants and Twitter @Blackfemrants. Support Black creators by donating to BFR --- Send in a vo...2020-10-2148 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 12: #FreeThe Pill & (Emergency) Contraception EquityBFR is back for Season 2! Join Host LaKia for the season 2 premier brought to you by URGE! In this episode LaKia discusses the #FreeThePill movement, the importance of contraception equity and what young people have been doing on the ground to increase reproductive healthcare access to all! LaKia gets into the details of how a program she started called Big Easy EC came to fruition. Big Easy EC provides free emergency contraception (Plan B), condoms, and pregnancy tests to uptown New Orleans students. Be sure to follow BFR on Instagram @Blackfeministrants and Twitter @blackfemrants Organizations M...2020-10-1530 min

Black Feminist RantsSeason 2 IntroWELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 OF BLACK FEMINIST RANTS! In this short introduction Host LaKia Williams shares some BFR updates as well as updates on her personal life! Stay tuned for the Season 2 premier airing in a few short minutes! 2020-10-1500 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 11: Sexual Health w/ Irma GarciaThe season finale of BFR includes guest speaker Irma Garcia who is a sex educator based in Texas. Irma is a certified sex educator in Texas and client services manager at Jane’s Due Process, where she helps Texas minors exercise their reproductive rights to an abortion. Prior to joining the JDP team, she was a sexual health and abortion counselor at a local Austin clinic, as well as a birth doula. Now as the sexpert on staff and for the community, her focus is to connect the harm of sex-negative anti-abortion rhetoric into a wider sex-positive rep...2020-09-2441 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 10: Artivism w/ Caitlin Blunnie (liberaljane)BFR sits down with content creator, illustrator, artist, and activist Caitlin Blunnie to talk about combining art with Reproductive Justice! Caitlin also talks about how white people can take up RJ work without taking over the movement or misusing terms as well as how to deal with burnout and feelings of inadequacy as a creator. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @Liberaljane and Twitter @liberaljanee. Also follow BFR on Instagram @Blackfeministrants and Twitter @blackfemrants Caitlin Blunnie (she/hers) is a passionate reproductive justice activist, and artist living in Northern Virginia. She first discovered her p...2020-09-1042 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 9: Color-Blind, Post Racial Politics and Affirmative ActionJoin BFR for a Black feminist rant on the politics of a post racial society, the concept of color blindness and the controversy surrounding affirmative action. Check out BFR's website blackfeministrants.com and follow BFR on Instagram @Blackfeministrants and Twitter @Blackfemrants Works Mentioned: Racial Colorblindness: Emergence, Practice, and Implications The Structure of Racism in Color-Blind, Post Racial America --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-09-0335 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 8: Feminist Women's Health Center's Kwajelyn JacksonBFR had the pleasure of speaking with Feminist Women's Health Center's Executive Director Kwajelyn Jackson. Kwajelyn shared her unique experience of changing career fields from finance to social justice as well as her RJ story and why it is important to embody different forms of leadership than what we have historically seen. Follow BFR on Instagram @Blackfeministrants and Twitter @Blackfemrants and visit the website blackfeministrants.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-08-2744 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 7: Social Justice and Social MediaIn this episode BFR discusses social justice activism in the age of social media and how the recent radicalization of some people and the increase in social justice instagram pages has changed what successful social justice organizing looks like. LaKia also speaks about her own issues with comparisons and hyper-productivity especially in the new social media/social justice landscape. Be sure to follow BFR on Instagram @blackfeministrants and Twitter @Blackfemrants and check out the website blackfeministrants.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-08-2030 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 6: Organizing for Reproductive Justice: RJ Summer Institute w/ Christian AdamsJoin BFR in a discussion with SisterSong's Lead Trainer Christian Adams who is co-planning the Reproductive Justice Summer Institute with BFR Host, LaKia Williams. In this episode Adams talks about her RJ story which includes, teenage pregnancy, abortion, and medical neglect. We also talk about organizing for Reproductive Justice virtually in the COVID-19 era and the importance of including young people in the movement. Don't forget to register for the week long RJ Summer Institute being held next week, the topics include: an Intro to RJ, Building an Intergenerational Movement, Disrupting White Supremacy Culture, State-based Organizing, and F...2020-08-0647 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 5: Imposter Syndrome as a young Black WomanIn this episode of BFR, host LaKia discusses imposter syndrome and her experiences with it as a young Black woman attending a Predominantly White Institution. The conversation evolves into one about respectability politics and so much more! Be sure to follow BFR on Instagram @blackfeministrants and Twitter @blackfemrants Article Mentioned: Why Imposter Syndrome Is Worse for Women of Color https://zora.medium.com/why-imposter-syndrome-is-worse-for-women-of-color-3bcf37335405 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakia-williams8/message 2020-07-3034 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 4: SisterSong's Monica Raye SimpsonBFR interviews SisterSong's Executive Director Monica Raye Simpson. SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was formed in 1997 by 16 women of color organizations. Monica Raye Simpson tells listeners about her trajectory into the reproductive justice framework, her personal RJ story, her experiences of imposter syndrome, and how she and SisterSong navigate the performativity of self-proclaimed RJ activist who don't do the work. You can learn more about SisterSong and how to get involved by visiting their site, sistersong.net and you can follow Monica on Instagram @activistmonicaraye Please follow Black Feminist Rants on Instagram @BlackFeministRants 2020-07-2352 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 3: Reproductive Justice and Pro-ChoiceIn this episode of BFR Host LaKia discusses the differences between the Reproductive Justice and Pro-Choice movements and why it is important to be intentional with the words we use. LaKia also discusses not only learning to be anti-racist but actively being anti-racist in our relationships and work settings. This episode references Dorothy Roberts’ article Reproductive Justice, Not Just Rights from Dissent Magazine and Karen Washington’s article on Food apartheid. Both articles are cited below. Follow BFR on instagram @blackfeministrants Citations: Food apartheid: The root of the problem with America’s groceries | Society | The Guardi...2020-07-1632 min

Black Feminist RantsEp. 2: Loretta RossIn this episode BFR has a conversation with Loretta Ross, one of the founding mothers of Reproductive Justice. Ross discusses her RJ story, Black Feminist Theory, her path to activism, transformative justice, abolition, and so much more. We also discuss how the Reproductive Justice framework was birthed. You can visit her website to learn more about her activism and scholarship. Loretta Ross is a nationally-recognized trainer on using the transformative power of Reproductive Justice to build a Human Rights movement that includes everyone. Ms. Ross is an expert on women’s issues, hate groups, racism and intolerance, huma...2020-07-0955 min