CREWcial Conversations
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Along with hot topics and a dope vibe, CREWcial Conversations also breaks down important issues that mainstream media often ignores.
CREWcial ConversationsMar 17, 2022
Mind Your Business: A Woman's Right to Choose- Season 2 Episode 19
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The Communication Gap Between Men & Women- Season 2, Episode 18
Truth, Hate, or Hypersensitivity: Homophobia in the Community
The Legacy of Kevin Samuels- S2, Episode 16
Faking Orgasms- Season 2, Episode 15
Till Death Do Us Part: The Christian "Toby" Obumseli Discussion- Season 2, Episode 14
The conversation shifts to talk about Cam Newton's differentiation of a "bad bitch" and women.
#christianobumseli #camnewton # badbitch
The Buck Stops Here: Breaking Generational Curses- Season 2, Episode 13
In this week's Food for Thought (F4T), Kay discusses the benefits of remote work for employees and employers and the possible reasons why some employers want to end remote work after 2 years of success.
www.viccarbe.com/spaces/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-teleworking-or-telecommuting/
www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/12/09/how-the-coronavirus-outbreak-has-and-hasnt-changed-the-way-americans-work/
Let's Get In Formation: Women Supporting Women Feat. Kyndra- Season 2, Episode 12
The Dos & Don'ts of Getting Over a Breakup- S2, Episode 11
Take It To Da House: Real Estate Tips for Homebuyers-Feat. Joy A.-Season 2, Episode 10
Leave It In 2021: Men's Bad Habits & Trends- Season 2, Episode 9
Leave It In 2021: Women's Bad Beauty Habits & Trends Feat. David- Season 2, Episode 8
How A Man's Relationship With His Mom Impacts His Relationships- Season 2, Episode 7
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the importance of voting in local elections, why controlling the House of Representatives in 2022 is critically important, and the underhanded right-wing strategy to steal the presidency in 2024.
yaledailynews.com/sjp/2021/08/28/more-than-just-a-mayor-the-importance-of-voting-in-local-elections/
thomhartmann.medium.com/the-racist-republican-party-has-nothing-left-but-voter-suppression-85b94f2abec
www.milwaukeeindependent.com/thom-hartmann/perpetuating-trumps-big-lie-republicans-setting-stage-anther-insurrection-2024/
Red Flags: Things to Avoid in Relationships, Friendships & the Workplace- Season 2, Episode 6
Put A Ring On It: Giving Married Benefits While Dating- Season 2, Episode 5
- defining husband benefits (2:00)
- recognizing false representation (16:41)
- why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? (33:01)
- who wants to grow old alone? (36:06)
- marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage right? (39:01)
- what's the benefits of getting married? (43:45)
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay runs down the data and statistics that show how most mass shooting perpetrators also have a history of domestic violence.
jaapl.org/content/early/2020/02/05/JAAPL.003929-20
everytownresearch.org/report/guns-and-violence-against-women-americas-uniquely-lethal-intimate-partner-violence-problem/ (57:07)
Modern Women: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly feat. Frody- Season 2, Episode 4
Why Do Women Let Nice Guys Finish Last? - Season 2, Episode 3
What Wins the Race on Aging Gracefully: Lifestyle vs Gender feat. Beny Blaq- Season 2, Episode 2
It's Our Podversary: A Year of Crewcial Conversations Feat. Beny Blaq- Episode 1
He's a Classic Man: Women's Preferences in Men's Style- Episode 27
Power Suits vs Easter Suits (4:55)
Male hairstyles (6:02)
Jean cut (10:00)
Shoe game (16:54)
Murses/Male bags (17:50)
Bargain shoppers (19:33)
Male fashionistas (24:37)
Collegiate looks (30:41)
Body hair or nawh? (32:51)
Short men pressures (33:53)
How to address a bad fit (37:02)
Furs (42:45)
#Beardgang (44:20)
Piercings (48:22)
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses unemployment, work conditions, and why we have a current labor shortage (50:33).
www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/09/24/economic-fallout-from-covid-19-continues-to-hit-lower-income-americans-the-hardest/
www.npr.org/2020/07/27/895674685/-600-a-week-poverty-remedy-or-job-slayer
Let's Unlock Girl Code- Episode 26
Dear Bitter Man, Why You So Mad?- Episode 25
"That's Just the Homie": Cross-Sex Friendships While in a Relationship- Episode 24
Double Standards- Is It a Dating Preference or is it Discrimination?- Episode 23
✔women's love for dark skinned men (7:42)
✔weight requirements (11:50)
✔preference double standards (13:28)
✔height requirements (18:43)
✔opposites attract (26:43)
✔pretty brown eyes (33:30)
✔light skinned stereotypes (42:10)
✔unrealistic expectations (44:44)
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the history of black hair discrimination, how hair discrimination is a form of racial discrimination, and the Crown Act which would protect afros and protective styles in the workplace and public schools (54:52).
www.thecrownact.com/
campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/help-make-hair-discrimination-illegal
www.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-fuqua-insights/ashleigh-rosette-research-suggests-bias-against-natural-hair-limits-job
The Importance of Fathers feat. Author Mario Reyes- Episode 22
Ladies, Take Some Accountability: Bitterness, Child Support Abuse, & Toxic Behaviors- Episode 21
Bitter Baby Mommas/Child Support Misuse (1:24)
Independent Women wanting to be kept (13:58)
Why he gotta pay for the next man's mistakes? (15:30)
Unrealistic expectations...you a 6 looking for a 10 (16:43)
Black women are our own worst enemy (22:06)
Do those veneers come in a smaller size? (26:12)
You are in a situationship..not a relationship (27:49)
Quality plastic surgery (30:38)
Dismissal of the nice guy (33:17)
You need therapy (35:55)
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses discrimination and inequities in America's jury selection process and how it leads to more erroneous convictions of black and brown people (38:38).
www.vox.com/videos/2018/10/12/17968090/how-racism-shapes-jury-selection
Life Lessons in Love, Finances, Friendships & Business- Episode 20
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the reality of our declining infrastructure, why investing in it will improve our safety and economy, and the barriers to getting it done.
addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/send-a-letter-to-president-biden-calling-for-a-just-recovery
www.industryweek.com/the-economy/competitiveness/article/21130932/crumbling-infrastructure-is-hurting-americas-competitive-edge
youtu.be/EdvJSGc14xA
www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/03/30/covid-19-proves-we-need-to-continue-upgrading-americas-broadband-infrastructure/ (1:05:24)
Interracial Relationships Part 2: White Men Who Love Melanin feat. TJ- Episode 19
This Love is Toxic: No Good Lovers, Family & Friends- Episode 18
Is it OK to Let Your Looks Go After Marriage? Episode 17
[ ] Is it one-sided and a double standard for women? (2:53)
[ ] Should men have to keep it together as well? (7:22) How important is delivery and communication when giving your partner feedback? (11:14)
[ ] Ultimately, do we appreciate effort more than results?(15:09)
[ ] Is the health factor often neglected in these discussions? (15:45)
[ ] The Bonnet Effect: Is there such a thing as being too comfortable around your partner? (19:06)
[ ] Is it OK for a person to recommend plastic surgery? (30:34)
[ ] Does sex drive decrease after marriage? (34:36)
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses voter suppression, the House's effort to stop it, and how the filibuster can ruin it all. (49:11)
www.change.org/p/u-s-senate-john-lewis-voting-rights-act
www.salon.com/2021/02/27/republicans-roll-out-tidal-wave-of-voter-suppression-253-restrictive-bills-in-43-states/
www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1/text
www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4
www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/01/the-insurrection-was-put-down-the-gop-plan-for-minority-rule-marches-on/
Stop Cappin': Men Weaves, Dyes, & Lies
The Crew opens this episode trying to figure out who convinced men that Bigen dye has the same appearance as hair🤔 (2:28).
Hair paint isn't the only trickery discussed. The male hair unit...is it a weave or nah (7:30)?
Are these men getting gym memberships or asking IG model for surgeon recommendations (12:52)?
Women are we the cause for men feeling they need these enhancements (18:32)?
Are we hypocrites for having an opinion about it (25:10)?
Do you always have a fitted on... (32:22)?
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the racial disparities in the US healthcare system. (38:04)
theglowup.theroot.com/say-her-name-dr-susan-moore-and-medical-apartheid-1846050387
www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/kevinmd/84362
healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/health-inequality-actually-a-black-and-white-issue-research-says
Alternative Relationships p. II: Is Three a Crowd? Feat Glo
In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the provisions of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. She explains why it's necessary for the Biden Administration and Congress to move forward with real police reform especially in light of the events occuring at the U.S. Capitol. (52:30)
www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7120
www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-in-the-justice-in-policing-act
Chivalry & Romance: Yay or Nay? Feat. Quintin- Ep. 12
(57:25) In this week's Food for Thought, Kay discusses the connection between the environment and COVID-19 and why we are susceptible to more pandemics in the future.
edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-28-20-intl/h_61c2b7cb27f1154b533d41bab08dfb48
www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52775386
indianexpress.com/article/explained/likelihood-of-future-pandemics-their-damage-potential-ipbes-6945649/
www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/08/21/Food-and-pandemics-Is-intensive-animal-farming-the-most-risky-human-behaviour
Breaking Stereotypes - Ep. 2
www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/02/08/770174171/when-bias-is-coded-into-our-technology
www.democracynow.org/2020/1/30/coded_bias_shalini_kantayya_joy_buolamwini
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Looking for that sweet spot between cutting up and staying “woke”? Get witty, unconventional takes from four friends, almost straight out the group chat. With topics ranging from sex and relationships to pop culture, business and social issues, Join the crew: Nia, Dionne, Kay and Joy for your weekly fix of the rowdy and refined.
Along with hot topics and a dope vibe, CREWcial Conversations also breaks down important issues that mainstream media often ignores, occasionally features special guests and shines a light on up and coming artists, as well as minority-owned businesses, all to further build awareness in our community.
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