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Carefree and Black Diaries

Carefree and Black Diaries

By Shaakira White

Welcome to the Carefree and Black Diaries podcast, where we discuss everything from culture, politics, music, and education. Every other Tuesday, join Shaakira White, an HBCU grad and life enthusiast, as she discusses new topics. If you want to listen to life altering lessons, laughs with friends, and more, this is the podcast for you.

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But Who Paved the way for MLK?

Carefree and Black DiariesFeb 25, 2020

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On choosing love...

On choosing love...

Let's spill the tea on my love life since it's Valentine’s Day. I’ve been thinking about past loves and relationships a lot lately and it’s made me reflect on how those people have shaped how I approach love today. Let’s talk about it.


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Feb 14, 202318:10
Let's talk about New Year's Resolutions

Let's talk about New Year's Resolutions

Is February too late to talk about resolutions? I mean, January felt like a trial month anyway, so let's get into it.

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Feb 07, 202322:18
Waiting on Inspiration is Futile
Nov 15, 202233:49
BLACKTOBER: The Problem with Black Excellence
Oct 25, 202227:08
BLACKTOBER: What is Environmental Racism?
Oct 18, 202222:13
BLACKTOBER: You got a Picasso in your house!
Oct 11, 202223:27
BLACKTOBER: The Other Side of the Tracks
Oct 04, 202225:14
Black Women & Body Positivity
Sep 27, 202227:47
It's giving... miserable.

It's giving... miserable.

Are ya'll really out here making your friends pay for YOUR food at THEIR birthday dinner? 

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Sep 20, 202232:18
Time is the Greatest Currency
Sep 13, 202226:22
There is still room for you
Sep 06, 202226:21
Perfectionism killed the cat

Perfectionism killed the cat

All of my fellow perfectionist, come to the front of the room. It's time we have a chat...

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Aug 30, 202214:58
The Sweet Life of P-Valley

The Sweet Life of P-Valley

Chile.... Let's discuss P-Valley and Sweet Life.

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Aug 23, 202251:37
Social Media Doom Scrolls and Dopamine Addiction
Aug 20, 202242:37
Save Yourself First
Jul 19, 202232:23
You are more than an aesthetic
Jun 07, 202224:16
Lessons from a Love Song: Lost One
Feb 15, 202228:07
Lessons from a Love Song: Woman Like Me
Feb 08, 202227:32
Lessons from a Love Song: Let it Flow
Feb 01, 202227:20
The girls that get it, get it.

The girls that get it, get it.

Let's talk about Mean Girls: TikTok Edition

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Jan 25, 202221:18
Be Kind to Yourself
Jan 18, 202237:40
BLACKTOBER: Will the Real Uncle Tom please stand up?
Oct 05, 202136:24
Getting Out of the Creative Funk
Sep 28, 202130:01
Be Your Biggest Advocate
Jul 20, 202118:47
Nothing Even Matters
Jul 13, 202125:13
This Woman's Worth
May 11, 202117:10
Creating from pain isn't sustainable
Apr 27, 202122:43
Colorist-ish
Feb 02, 202123:42
There is Room for Everyone
Jan 26, 202126:51
Don't be afraid to be seen trying
Jan 19, 202126:15
We tried to tell ya'll

We tried to tell ya'll

Let's talk about what happened at the Capitol last week and about who the real thugs are. 

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Jan 12, 202128:29
21 Lessons for 2021
Jan 05, 202141:56
Homegirl Talk with Crystal: The Evolution of Friendship
Dec 08, 202042:16
BLACKTOBER: The "War on Drugs" was never really about drugs
Dec 01, 202036:12
BLACKTOBER: Let's Talk About The Projects
Oct 20, 202043:33
BLACKTOBER: Respectability Politics Won't Save You
Oct 13, 202026:02
BLACKTOBER: Who defines what's ghetto?
Oct 06, 202025:55
Protect Black Women, period.
Sep 29, 202044:38
Crafting Your Own Idea of Success
Sep 22, 202030:28
Grief is not a linear process
Sep 01, 202037:02
What is this season teaching you?
Aug 25, 202031:21
Moesha Was Not Self-Aware... But You Can Be
Aug 18, 202047:29
Who is going to protect Black women?

Who is going to protect Black women?

With recent events, I've had quite a few thoughts about the label of the "strong Black woman" and how Black women go unprotected. This podcast episode is my stream of consciousness surrounding the ideas of Black womanhood today. 

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Aug 04, 202033:32
Dealing with Rejection and Post-Grad Life (Part 2)
Jul 30, 202001:00:13
Dealing with Rejection and Post-Grad Life (Part 1)
Jul 28, 202001:05:27
Homegirl Talk with Abigail and Diamond: Navigating Creative Entrepreneurship in 2020
Jul 21, 202001:22:29
These Are My Confessions: I Can't Handle Criticism
Jul 14, 202045:54
Homegirl Talk with Jasmine: Healing your inner child, Colorism, & More
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This Ain't Nothing New
Jun 30, 202039:02
The Danger of too Much Preparation
May 19, 202046:46