Black World

As the R-Kelly case looms over our head and the recent Texas Abortion Law passing, there is so much to talk about! Unfortunately, both issues directly impact the black community.  We lose the most and our people are hit the hardest.  Quenise and Brandon dive into conversation about how black men are disproportionately sentenced compared to black men.

The black community reels as R-Kelly, an icon and living legend, is found guilty in sex trafficking.  Following his 20 year run of evading the law it not only makes us question why so many other perpetrators got off “scott free”?  It also makes us questions why Texas passed the new Abortion Law?  If you are wondering how all of this will impact the black community and Black World Podcast’s opinion on it, tune in today.

What you will learn in this episode:

• If the Texas Abortion Bill is “out fight”
• Black women have a 32% death rate at childbirth
• How the foster care system will be impacted by the passing of this bill

Three TIP Takeaways:

• Our country was built on a “fucked up” foundation that benefits white people
• Why it’s wrong that R-Kelly was charged as an organization when there were people helping him break the law
• White people are getting more abortions than people of color

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

In hopes to light the fire in the black community Brandon and Quenise invite Genie Dawkins, parent advocate coach,  to talk about how the IEP is a pipeline from school to the prison system.  When it comes to the black community, the IEP dehumanizes our children.  As a parent you are the first and most important advocate in assuring your children feel seen in every space.  If you are looking for tips on how to navigate your child/children through IEP, this is the episode for you.

What you will learn in this episode;

-Unique ways to advocate for your child in IEP Meetings

-How to take accountability as a parent to best support your child

-How getting  your child tested early on can help them get into college

-Non compliance is a term IEP uses to shift responsibility to child and family

-Studies suggest that it can be indicated in a child that they fall on the school to prison pipeline as early as 5 years old

Three Tip Takeaways

- Instead of personalizing feedback from IEP Board, educate yourself on your options

-Be aware that no child is “good at everything”, identify where your child “shines”

- Make sure to hold your IEP board accountable as they receive additional funding for your child to be supported throughout the school year

For many years we have downplayed each other’s mental health issues.  We have seen celebrities harm themselves or worse from the stress of the limelight.  Where is the community black world?

In this episode, Quenise and Brandon share their thoughts on the bigger issue with mental health in the community. Our celebrities and even our own families are crying out for help and we dismiss them and tell them to “pray about it”.  They also tell personal stories of struggling with mental health issues and helpful resources to seek help.

If you have an opinion on how we downplay mental health in the black community, don’t miss this episode!

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to help someone struggling with mental health issues
• The benefits of self care (types of self care)
• Some mental health issues cannot be resolved with prayer
• We must practice self-preservation before we give to others

Three TOP Takeaways

• Our celebrities are human and need help too
• As black people our trauma runs deep through generations (100s of years)
• Seeking help for mental health is not weak.

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

Have you taken the Covid vaccine yet? If you’re still contemplating whether or not to take it, have you done your due research to understand it? The media has been relentlessly pushing for the Covid vaccine, especially in the black community, but do you really need it?

In this episode, Quenise and Brandon share their thoughts on the Covid vaccine, which is being pushed especially to the black community. Quenise explains why you need to do in-depth research about the vaccine to stay informed and make a rational decision whether you need it or not. Brandon recognizes the power of self-knowledge and why we as black people need to exercise it; so we don’t hurt our future generations by following what others are telling us.

If you still have doubts about the vaccine, don’t miss this episode!

What you will learn in this episode:

• The long history of medical deception that’s causing us to mistrust the Covid vaccine.
• How the vaccine is affecting your RNA, which is your natural way of fighting diseases, especially for black people.
• Change your eating habits to more natural foods to build up your immunity and fight off diseases.
• The role of the government and powerful people in the Covid-19 “war”.

Three TOP Takeaways

• Do in-depth research on the vaccine and understand it before you decide to take it.
• Let’s stop making impulsive decisions and first analyze to understand things being “sold” to us.
• Why we need to exercise black power by working and walking in unity as a pack.

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

In this episode, Quenise and Brandon share their bittersweet outlook on Juneteenth day, announced as the new federal holiday in the USA. Quenise indicates how in this wave of celebration, the real problems within the black community remain unaddressed. Brandon recognizes how the black community, collectively, must discern their real problems behind the systematic racism existing in the American society, not be blinded by superficial changes that don’t address the core issues. Will Juneteenth address the wage gap and police brutality, listen now to hear more on these issues.

What you will learn in this episode:

1. Recognition of the real and unaddressed problems in the black community
   
2. The routine oppression and the tribulations experienced by our blacks
   
3. The need for awareness to uplift the black community with education on the economy and how they can contribute to it
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. The black community needs to recognize the deep-rooted issues in the black community
   
2. Holding the collective community (both the younger and the older generation) accountable to uplift the community with substantial economic development
   
3. Look for ways to acknowledge the beautiful and enriching black history.
   
4. How to find unity and change.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

This episode sheds light on the now trending event, Juneteenth or June 19th. Brandon and Quenise take listeners on a historic journey to illustrate the real history of Juneteenth. They also speak on how our younger generation must know that Juneteenth is more than a pop culture event.  Knowing our roots can only strengthen the black community.

What you will learn in this episode:

1. The real history behind Juneteenth and why is it celebrated
   
2. The roots of slavery, oppression and the tribulations experienced by our black ancestors in their fight to win freedom
   
3. The need to share the real history of Juneteenth with the younger generation
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. The hidden history behind Juneteenth
   
2. Holding the collective community (both the younger and the older generation) accountable to cherish the real history behind Juneteenth
   
3. How to find unity and change.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

In the event of Memorial Day, Brandon and Quenise reminisce about black history and how the roots of this special day actually began with the black community. In this context, they emphasize how imperative it is to share the history of ancestors with the younger generation. Throughout the episode, they address the problem of an ongoing communication gap existing between the older and younger generation in the black community. Listen to this episode to find out how you can play your part to bridge the gap.

What you will learn in this episode:

1. The reason for the communication gap between the older and younger generation in the Black community.
   
2. The change of attitude needed from the younger generation to acknowledge the history of the black community
   
3. How to talk to the youth and make them receptive to the information.
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. Holding the collective community (both the younger and the older generation) accountable to bridge the communication gap.
   
2. Look for ways to acknowledge the beautiful and enriching black history.
   
3. How to find unity and change.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing it with your friends and family.

Our hosts, Quenise and Brandon, discuss the disparities within the black community compared to other races and what we as black people can do to make our voices heard. People are outraged that the Anti-hate crimes bill has passed for the Asian community, when Black people have been laid down and murdered in the streets for decades.  We have begged the government to at the very least protect black lives and have received little to no response.  If we want change; we have to change how we think, how we vote, and how we build wealth in our communities. Change starts with us!  Listen to this episode if you want to see how you can become the change you want to see in the world.

What you will learn in this episode:

1. How the bill for Anti-hate crimes passed in the Asian community.
   
2. How legislation and laws continue to fail black people.
   
3. How to hold our representatives accountable to make something happen.
   
4. Why it’s so important to create wealth in our communities.
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. Hold our representatives accountable to speak for us before they get our vote.
   
2. Focus our energy on economics and establishing wealth to create leverage.
   
3. Taking ownership for our past mistakes and plan on how to avoid the same mistakes in the future.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing with your friends and family.

Police brutality has plagued the black community since our ancestors were brought here.  America sweeps it under the rug and distracts us with the “American Dream".  We have put our struggle in songs to entertain you, we have sold out comedy shows and more to express how deep our pain is.

In this episode, our hosts, Quenise and Brandon discuss this issue and possible solutions to combat police brutality. Listen to this episode to find out how you can play your part to end the violence.

What you will learn in this episode:

1. The status of policing in our neighborhoods.
   
2. The impact of police brutality on the black community
   
3. How we can hold this country accountable.
   
4. How to find unity and change.
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. Holding police accountable for their actions and holding ourselves accountable to take a stand against police brutality.
   
2. Look for people to police us that are for us.
   
3. Supporting politicians who represent us.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing with your friends and family.

Have you ever wondered where the perception of black culture stems from? In this episode our hosts, Quenise and Brandon, discuss the meaning of blackness has been given and how it affects our people. Let’s talk about who we really are as black people and reclaim our power!

What you will learn in this episode;

1. Understanding the true power and essence of what it means to be black.
   
2. Deprogramming and decolonizing the mentality that devalues and divides us.
   
3. How we can unite and build stronger communities.
   

Three TIP Takeaways

1. Know who you are, accept and love yourself first.
   
2. Unity comes by first loving ourselves.
   
3. Support black businesses and invest in black communities.
   

How you can get involved:

Be sure to support the podcast by sharing with your friends and family.