I know that feels like a lifetime. But we will survive this. We survived the last time. We’ve survived worse.

Wanna know how?

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White privilege fragility is when whiteness is challenged, held accountable, or exposed, and instead of reckoning with it, white people lash out, cry, play victim, or retaliate. And it’s not just hardcore conservatives—liberals and self-proclaimed allies do it too. They go silent, block us, ice us out the moment their own comfort or opportunities are at risk.

So, what are we going to do about it? How are we going to navigate it over the coming years? 

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First things first—I limit how much news I consume. Watching too much of it messes with my spirit and triggers stress and anxiety. And I’m not alone—Mental Health America found that constant exposure to negative news activates our fight-or-flight response, which is bad for our mental well-being.

Second, finding news we can trust is harder than ever. Censorship is increasing. Journalists are being banned. Critical data is being erased from government websites. We are drowning in reactionary posts and think pieces instead of facts that help us make informed decisions.

So how do we separate fact from fiction? I break it down with four key questions to help you evaluate whether a news source is credible. Because the truth is, not everyone with a platform is a journalist. And we cannot afford to be misinformed.

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Also, here are the 5 sources that I rely on for neutral news, as promised: 

• Associated Press https://apnews.com/ 
• Reuters https://www.reuters.com/
• Axios https://www.axios.com/
• Congress.gov https://www.congress.gov/ 
• The Grio https://thegrio.com/ 

Everything has a time and a place. Some moments call for us to speak out loudly and boldly, while others require strategy, patience, and discretion.

In this episode, I’m breaking down five critical questions to ask before deciding whether to post or move in silence. Because we each have to find our lane in this fight and move accordingly.

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I’ve spent nearly 15 years fighting for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace – and now, I’m watching so much of that work be dismantled.

I’m watching DEI professionals lose their jobs. I’m seeing our progress labeled as a threat. I’m hearing people say DEI means “Didn’t Earn It”—as if Black and marginalized professionals haven’t always had to work twice as hard for half as much.

But this is not the end. This is the dying gasp of a system that knows its time is up. This is exactly the fight we’ve been preparing for.

We have to keep applying pressure. Keep the receipts. Keep filing the complaints. Keep telling the stories. Keep doing what we know works. Because the ops are counting on our silence. And we are not going to give them that satisfaction.

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Y’all know I’m a cheeseball romantic—I love love. Seeing people support, cherish, and uplift each other makes my heart melt every time. And Black love? Whew! It’s even more powerful because it exists in a world that tries to tell us we are unwanted, unworthy, and unacceptable. Choosing to love each other anyway? That’s revolutionary.

But today’s episode isn’t just about romance. It’s about brotherhood and sisterhood, about looking out for each other as friends, colleagues, and professionals. With everything happening in the world, we need each other more than ever. So I’m sharing how we can amplify and empower each other —because our survival depends on our solidarity.

Let’s put the petty differences aside and love on each other, support each other, and make sure Black love stays alive.

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Spoiler alert This episode is quick, y’all. Real quick. 

That which needs protecting right now is simple:

• your peace,
• your plans,
• your paper, and
• your peoples.

That’s it. That’s the message … Because if you know, you know. And nothing else needs to be said.

BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge 2025.

5 episodes down – and 7 more to go! Until next time … 

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If you don’t know, the 92% represents the 92% of Black women who voted for Kamala Harris. Because we always show up when it matters. 

Yet, the way Kamala was treated throughout her campaign—and even after—is a sharp reflection of how Black women are treated every single day. We’re the most educated and experienced group on the planet, yet we’re constantly questioned, underestimated, and dismissed. And when we still manage to rise above it all, we’re expected to keep carrying everyone else.

I’m here to tell you: Black women owe nothing. Not our time, not our labor, not our energy. We have done more than our fair share, and we are prioritizing ourselves from now on.

Wanna know why? LISTEN HERE 

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I first wrote about this back in 2018, and today, I’m bringing it back! Because the question isn’t just about passing on these shady opportunities—it’s about recognizing them in the first place … Are people knowingly stepping into situations that compromise their integrity, or are they being hoodwinked?

In this episode, I break down the history of the term “coon,” how it became one of the most insulting things Black people say to each other, and how it relates to today’s discussion. Then, I share FIVE questions to help you determine whether an opportunity is real – or just an opporCOONity in disguise. Recognizing the difference can help us avoid being played and stay aligned with our values.

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This episode was inspired by a text conversation with my bestie about the dangerous political shifts happening right now.

I called it a “whole azz 3-headed monster”—and that’s exactly what it is … Unlike the traditional trio of supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism, this new beast—supremacy, fascism, and oligarchy—is vicious, relentless, and determined to erase every trace the progress we’ve made.

We can’t fight this monster the way we fought the last one. So in this episode, I break down what this means and how we keep pushing forward. 

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Let’s stay ready—because this fight is far from over.