Shows
Sisters on a SofaE16: Dear Younger Selves...After a few months of a break, Reina and Rachel give a life update on what they've been up to, how they've been handling the pandemic, and what life changes they're looking forward to in the upcoming months. In regards to finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for some of their goals, the sisters reflect on what they would tell their younger selves now that they have been able to push through some challenging times.
Song performed during outro is ATLANTIC by emawk. We do not own the rights to...2021-02-2836 min
Sisters on a SofaE15: The N WordTRIGGER WARNING: Vulgar language
Language is powerful as a tool and as a weapon. In this episode, Reina and Rachel discuss the origins of the infamous "n word," how the Black community has reclaimed it and why as well as their own opinions of the word and the weight it holds.
Articles referenced in this episode:
If You Truly Knew What the N Word Meant to Our Ancestors, You Would NEVER Use IT: https://theundefeated.com/features/if-you-truly-knew-what-the-n-word-meant-to-our-ancestors-youd-never-use-it/
N****r (the word), a brief history: https://aaregistry.org/story/nigger-the-word-a-brief-history/2020-08-2335 min
Sisters on a SofaE14: Black AuthorsReina and Rachel are both avid readers, and take some time to highlight their favorite Black fiction, fantasy and sci-fi authors. They discuss the importance of having representation in books, being able to see yourself in stories, and how others can relate to stories about diverse characters.
Author Websites
Tomi Adeyemi: https://www.tomiadeyemi.com/
NK Jemisin: http://nkjemisin.com/
Sharon M Draper: https://sharondraper.com/
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/90229330-reina-fair?shelf=black-authors2020-08-1633 min
Sisters on a SofaE13: Race and Religion feat. HolliReligion, faith, spirituality, God...what does any of it have to do with race? As it turns out, a whole lot. In this second feature episode, Reina and Rachel invite Love Out Loud Podcast host Holli to the sofa (virtually) to discuss how race impacted their religious and spiritual journeys.
Love Out Loud Links
Instagram: @loveoutloud595
Facebook: Love out Loud (Community)
YouTube: Love Out Loud
Podcast: anchor.fm/holli-leslie2020-08-0240 min
Sisters on a SofaE12: Racial Bias in Young Adulthood feat. MeganFeaturing our first feature episode! In this episode, Reina and Rachel revisit effects of racial bias, but go beyond childhood and into young adulthood and higher education. This episode features Megan Counter, a professional in the field of higher education, student affairs and social justice scholar. Megan discusses how to better educate oneself on matters regarding race and social justice; the harmful effects of racism on all of society; and steps to take towards remediating its harms. 2020-06-1448 min
Sisters on a SofaE11: Would You Rather?In this episode, Reina and Rachel take a few moments to relax, and enjoy a game of Would You Rather...which ends up taking quite the toll on Rachel towards the end!! 2020-06-1427 min
Sisters on a SofaE10: Becky with the Good HairWho remembers this line from the Beyonce song? In this episode, Reina and Rachel break down the basics of afro hair; their personal hair journeys and how long it took for them to embrace their natural curls; the cultural and historic roots behind head-wraps and cornrows; and the discrimination individuals face today for simply wearing their natural hair.2020-06-0744 min
Sisters on a SofaE09: Racial Bias in Childhood"Children are too young to learn about race. It's not appropriate for them to learn about racism." You may have seen these statements or similar ones floating around on the internet. You may have heard them from those in your social circles. Unfortunately, for Black children, they have to learn about race. They do not have the luxury of taking or leaving it. Reina and Rachel dive into some hurtful racism and biased remarks or behaviors they encountered as children as young as 2 years old, why it is appropriate to educate children on race, and five steps you can...2020-06-0549 min
Sisters on a SofaE08: Moral CompassWould you help someone you didn't know if it meant risking your own well-being? Can you live a normal life without lying? Reina and Rachel tackle these questions and more as they take a look at a handful of ethics questions in this "moral compass" episode.2020-04-1243 min
Sisters on a SofaE07: It's the End of the World (and We Know It!)COVID-19 has the whole world on lock-down these days, and it feels an awful lot like an apocalypse. Luckily, Reina and Rachel have been preparing for this very moment. In this thought-provoking episode, the sisters ponder what their life would be like in a dystopia, how they would handle these hypothetical situations, and how the world today mirrors an apocalyptic scenario.2020-04-0844 min
Sisters on a SofaE06: One of "The Good Ones"What does it mean to be "one of the good ones?" What is the harm in separating people into the goods and the bads? What is implied when we are told that "insert race/gender/etc here" don't do this, that or the other? In this episode, Reina and Rachel tackle--very sleepily--one of the microaggressions they received often as adolescents and young adults. 2020-04-0535 min
Sisters on a SofaE05: Wrong Lyrics GameReina and Rachel are back!! After being deterred by technical difficulties, the sisters spent a year brainstorming for their grand comeback in 2020. This first episode back is lighthearted as a means to bring joy and a bit of laughter in the midst of the world-wide covid-19 pandemic. The sisters sing their own renditions of a selection of songs in a battle to see who can get the words "the least amount of wrong."
We do not own the rights to these songs.
Buttermilk by Beau Diako feat emawk
Vantablack by Novo Amor...2020-04-0125 min
Sisters on a SofaE04: Kwanzaa, History and Other MisconceptionsSchool is for ABC's and 123's....but Black History? Not so much. Reina and Rachel talk about how race played a role in their schooling, what they weren't taught about their culture, and how they hope to educate others.2019-02-0338 min
Sisters on a SofaE03: Who's Talking? Are They White?Reina and Rachel start with the statement they've gotten all through their lives, and dive deeper into what this implies, how it's harmful to people of color, the definition of microaggressions, and code-switching. 2019-01-2731 min
Sisters on a SofaE02: Thinking in Black and White"What if I'm the first Black person this baby has ever seen?" That's just the first thought that kicks off this episode. Reina and Rachel discuss situations and conflicts that people of color think about on a regular basis.2018-09-3031 min
Sisters on a SofaE01: Make Black People Emo AgainIs there such a thing as "White people music" or "Black people music?" In this first episode, Reina and Rachel discuss how the music they listen to plays a role in their identities, why they listen to what they listen to, and randomly break out into song.2018-08-1327 min