The Caged Bird Chronicles

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss forced assimilation for minority communities, code switching, and the rise in Black Conservativism.  SHOW NOTES: https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1598/JAAL.54.2.3 https://journals.colorado.edu/index.php/cril/article/view/273 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/11/native-american-children-schools-abuse-burial-sites https://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-cultural-genocide/#:~:text=During%20the%20late%2019th%20century,children%20to%20attend%20boarding%20schools. https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2018/03/20/1-trends-in-party-affiliation-among-demographic-groups/

In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade.

In this episode of the CBC: UNPLUGGED join Sage, DPat, and B as they discuss the newest attempt at establishing a racial slur about black people, but we liked it....

In this episode, of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss Legalization of various natural "drugs." SHOW NOTES: https://www.denverpost.com/2012/11/06/coloradans-say-yes-to-recreational-use-of-marijuana/ https://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-marijuana https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31132970/ https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/medicinal-cannabis/history-of-cannabis.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605027/ https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-history-of-psychedelics-part-1-of-2/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476 https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-marijuana-illegal-in-the-us https://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-lsd https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xz8m3/history-of-mescaline-mike-jay https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG4599 https://psychedelicspotlight.com/why-are-psychedelics-illegal/ https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/features/excessive-alcohol-deaths.html https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm

In this episode of the CBC: Unplugged join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss the need and benefits of mutual aid when the government fails to provide in our times of need.

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, and B as they discuss the acts of misguided performative activism by celebrities and major corporations.  SHOW NOTES: https://union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/alternative-breaks/active-citizen-blog/performative-activism/ https://www.womensrepublic.net/black-lives-matter-and-the-problem-of-performative-activism/ https://time.com/5889742/celebrity-instagram-boycott/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/13/after-years-marginalizing-black-employees-customers-corporate-america-says-black-lives-matter/

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie in discussing the wonder of Encanto. We will dive into the lessons Disney aims to address in the movie.  THE SHOP IS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS TODAY! WWW.WHITETEARZ.COM  SHOW NOTES: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hit-encanto-song-beats-out-frozen-for-billboard-charts-record/ https://thegrio.com/2021/11/23/lin-manuel-miranda-stephanie-beatriz-and-diane-guerrero-on-afro-latino-representation-in-disneys-encanto/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-11-29/encanto-explained-disney-colombia-consultants https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss the problems with the drama between TikTok influencers Modern Warrior (Lance) and ChelseaHartIsMe (Chelsea). 

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, and B as they discuss the impact of Black women on modern obstetrics and gynecology. Take a deep dive into the history of surgery experimentation and sterilization on Black and BIPOC women.  SHOW NOTES: BOOK SOURCE AND RECOMMENDATION- https://library.oapen.org/viewer/web/viewer.html?file=/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/30659/644220.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-genom-090314-024930#_i4 https://www.panoramas.pitt.edu/health-and-society/dark-history-forced-sterilization-latina-women#:~:text=Between%20the%201930s%20and%20the,of%20sterilization%20in%20the%20world.&text=Catholics%20and%20nationalists%20fought%20against,law%20being%20repealed%20in%201960. https://ccrjustice.org/home/blog/2020/09/18/allegations-forced-sterilization-ice-detention-evoke-long-legacy-eugenics https://projectsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OIG-ICDC-Complaint-1.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6835a3.htm https://endo-metrix.com/endometrix-blog/2020/2/12/black-women-in-gynecology https://lawblogs.uc.edu/ihrlr/2021/05/28/not-just-ice-forced-sterilization-in-the-united-states/

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, we discuss current events of the Russian INVASION of Ukraine. Join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie as they discuss what is happening and why it is important for minorities to STAY VIGILANT AND AWARE! SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/24/europe/ukraine-russia-invasion-thursday-intl/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-u-turn-germany-joins-growing-list-of-countries-shipping-arms-to-ukraine-11645910043 https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-news-02-24-22-intl/h_e087dde735e36da5117eadebf5d72d71 https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-698934 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/28/nigeria-condemns-treatment-africans-trying-to-flee-ukraine-government-poland-discrimination https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, join Sage, DPat, B, and Lazie in discussing the importance of teaching children about racism.  This is, per usual, an adults only episode. Stay tuned for Part 2 later in the season where we will discuss how to have these conversations.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/16/1081155557/nj-police-fight-mall-teenagers-black-white https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/02/16/nj-mall-fight-black-teen-police/ https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/the-benefits-of-teaching-children-to-see-race https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism https://news.yale.edu/2020/06/15/its-never-too-early-talk-children-about-race https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/teaching-tolerance/talking-about-race-with-kids/ https://libraryguides.saic.edu/learn_unlearn https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/19/no-more-white-saviours-thanks-how-to-be-a-true-anti-racist-ally https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/19/no-more-white-saviours-thanks-how-to-be-a-true-anti-racist-ally https://thehelm.co/books-on-racism-antiracist-reading-list/ https://www.pbssocal.org/education/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-anti-racism-a-list-of-resources https://matermea.com/52-black-kids-tv-shows-you-can-watch-right-now/ https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/antiracist-books-for-kids-and-teens/,

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, the MCs are back with some updates and recapping the happenings from 2021 to early 2022. Join our PHENOMENAL MCs as they discuss everything from the troubles in Haiti to Rihanna's pregnancy. SHOW NOTES: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html?s_cid=11706:cdc%20covid%20booster%20dose:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22 https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/24/us/ahmaud-arbery-killing-trial-wednesday-jury-deliberations/index.html https://www.npr.org/2021/11/19/1057288807/kyle-rittenhouse-acquitted-all-charges-verdict https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/supreme-court-issues-opinion-on-texas-abortion-law-challenges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/05/ohio-police-shooting-new-year-rifle https://www.statista.com/statistics/585159/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-month/

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast, the MCs are back with some updates and recapping the happenings from 2021 to early 2022. Join our PHENOMENAL MCs as they discuss everything from racism to Betty White.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html?s_cid=11706:cdc%20covid%20booster%20dose:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22 https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/24/us/ahmaud-arbery-killing-trial-wednesday-jury-deliberations/index.html https://www.npr.org/2021/11/19/1057288807/kyle-rittenhouse-acquitted-all-charges-verdict https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/supreme-court-issues-opinion-on-texas-abortion-law-challenges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/05/ohio-police-shooting-new-year-rifle https://www.statista.com/statistics/585159/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-month/

Season 3 Episode 16 In this episode of The CBC: UNPLUGGED, we discuss the beef between anti-vaxxers and Sesame Street. Join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Shanelle as they review the issue and address the problems of ant-vaxxing, especially for children.

Season 3 Episode 15 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss cultural appropriation in spirituality. Join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, Shanelle, and Charlie as they discuss how to embark on a spiritual journey without stealing from other cultures. SHOW NOTES: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/millennials-are-leaving-organized-religion-heres-where-some-are-finding-community https://www.vox.com/2020/7/31/21346686/orisha-yoruba-african-spirituality-covid https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1303&context=honors

Season 3 Episode 14 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss cultural appropriation. What is it? Why is it controversial? SHOW NOTES: https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/cultural_appropriation https://www.theweek.co.uk/cultural-appropriation https://www.healthline.com/health/cultural-appreciation#avoid-this

Season 3 Episode 13 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss Rihanna's recent monetary growth and sucess, join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Shanelle as they discuss the controversy surrounding wealthy lifestyles.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2021/08/04/fentys-fortune-rihanna-is-now-officially-a-billionaire/?sh=59efb8667c96 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna#Business_career https://kendobrands.com/ https://claralionelfoundation.org/ https://www.businessinsider.com/justfab-becomes-techstyle-fashion-group-2016-8 https://impactful.ninja/how-ethical-is-savage-x-fenty/

Season 3 Episode 12 In this episode of The CBC: Unplugged, join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, Shanelle, and Darlisha as they briefly discuss some of the frustrations of the Millennial population. 

Season 3 Episode 11 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss the dilemmas riddling the country of Haiti and why the information has been hidden from us.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/world/americas/haiti-president-politics.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/18/world/americas/haiti-earthquake-grace.html https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000f65h/executive https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disaster/2021-haiti-earthquake-and-tropical-storm-grace/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-5776224 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/17/haitis-pm-under-fire-addresses-evidence-in-leaders-assassination.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/haitian-texas-migrants-mass-expulsion-del-rio-texas/

Season 3 Episode 10 In this episode of The CBC: Unplugged, join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Darlisha as they discuss the various attire from the 2021 MET Gala.

Season 3 Episode 9 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss the dilemmas riddling the Texas Abortion Bans. Join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Shanelle as they discuss the irrationality of regulation on women's bodies.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/01/1033202132/texas-abortion-ban-what-happens-next https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2003/01/public-health-impact-legal-abortion-30-years-later

Season 3 Episode 8 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss the difficulty of being Black in the Workplace. Join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, Darlisha, and Charlie as they detail the struggles of Black Americans in corporate America.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01311/full https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/the-black-experience-at-work-in-charts https://www.naacpldf.org/natural-hair-discrimination https://dictionary.apa.org/code-switching

Season 3 Episode 7 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, we discuss the difficulty of being a plus sized person in modern society and how fat has changed over the years.  SHOW NOTES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8293029/ https://www.npr.org/transcripts/893006538

Season 3 Episode 6 In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles podcast, join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, Shanelle, and Darlisha in discussing how the flaws in our justice system and systematic racism contribute to the pain and suffering of black children.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/11/20/superpredator-the-media-myth-that-demonized-a-generation-of-black-youth https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/why-many-districts-are-struggling-over-whether-keep-officers-schools-n1275106 https://www.sentencingproject.org/publications/black-disparities-youth-incarceration/

Season 3: Epi 5 This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast dives deep into the Child Protective Services sector, specifically the problems of racism and bias in the legal kidnapping of minority children. Join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Darlisha as they exploit the discrepancies in the government service. SHOW NOTES: https://jlc.org/news/what-foster-care-prison-pipeline

Season 3: Epi 4 In this episode of The CBC: Unplugged, we discuss various makeup brands, their quality, and their inclusion of  shades for melanated skin. We also discuss skin care for improving skin quality. 

Season 3: Epi 3 In this episode of The CBC: Unplugged, we discuss the importance of having black spaces.

Season 3: Epi 2 In this episode of The CBC: UNPLUGGED, join Sydney, Dayna, Shelby, and Charlie as we discuss the questionable behaviors of celebrities and their victims. 

Season 3: Epi 1 This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast is the first of Season Three. We are starting off with new CBC Royalty Cast: Jesus, Shanelle, Darlisha, and Chardia! This episode discusses the victimization of persons struggling with mental health within the Black Community and how mental health POCs are treated in the medical community. 

In this episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast we discuss the recently released Covid-19 Hate Crime Act and the impact it has on communities of color. The CBC also discusses political manipulation and how it is used in order to divide racial and political groups. 

In this episode of The CBC: UNPLUGGED, we discuss the struggles of black hair versus society. We welcome our guests Shanelle and Jesus to the podcast! 

In this episode of The CBC: UNPLUGGED we continue our discussion about body image. We start off addressing the issues surrounding Body Dysmorphia and continue with stories of the body image struggl,es within ourselves. 

In this episode of the CBC: Unplugged we discuss white beauty standards and the impact it has on body image. The CBC also takes on the role of colorism in body image perception. 

This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast discusses is the third of the Generational Curses series... Homophobia, Transphobia, and Gender Roles. SHOW NOTES: https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-homophobia-rooted-struggle-white-supremacy/

In this episode of the CBC: Unplugged we discuss the recent cases of police brutality across the United States. Please stay tuned...

This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast discusses is the second of the Generational Curses series... The Destruction of the Black Family Structure. In this episode we explore how the evolution of societal norms have impacted the successful of Black family culture. SHOW NOTES: https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/tables/107-children-in-single-parent-families-by-race#detailed/1/any/false/1729,37,871,870,573,869,36,868,867,133/10,11,9,12,1,185,13/432,431

TRIGGER WARNING: conversations dealing with childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, etc. Listener Discretion is advised. This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast discusses is the first of the Generational Curses series... Trauma. More specifically the ingrained behavior of trauma reaction as it is passed down through generations.  SHOW NOTES: https://www.health.com/condition/ptsd/generational-trauma

This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast discusses the rise in the transformation of republicanism (not to be confused with conservativism) into racism and white supremacy. 

This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast is the second of many of the CBC: Unplugged pods discussing current social events more lighthearted in nature. Next up... Derrick Jaxn: His Lying, Cheating A**... Enjoy

This episode of The Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast is the first of many of the CBC: Unplugged pods discussing current social events more lighthearted in nature. First up... the escapades of Gorilla Glue Girl as well as some natural hair care short stories. 

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast we discuss the previous culturally historic and tragic events of 2020 and current racial injustices committed in 2021. Justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, et al... #saytheirname 

In this episode of the Caged Bird Chronicles Podcast we discuss the recent increase of attacks on the AAPI community and our impact as minorities in fighting for the causes of other minorities.

In this episode, the CBC discusses the events of the January 6th Capitol Riots and the Inauguration.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cagebirdvows

In this episode, The CBC sits down with Mr. McKufi and Merkury Gold of the Blerd Sensei Podcast and dives into the world of The Blerd. "What is a Blerd," you ask? This episode will guide you. Check out The Blerd Sensei Podcast on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/mckufi Follow Brandon/Mr. McKufi on IG @mckufi Follow Merkury Gold on IG @merkthegenius Check out The CBC's socials: https://linktr.ee/thecagedbirdpod

TRIGGER WARNING: Talks of death, COVID-19, seasonal depression, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, The CBC discusses their own battles with Seasonal Depression and offers tips and tools for self-care to use, especially during the darkest time of year. SOCIALS: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @thecagedbirdpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cagebirdvows

In this episode, CBC chats about cultural gatekeeping and colorist within the United States, and from personal experience.  LINK: https://www.hausmanmarketingletter.com/cultural-gatekeepers/ SOCIALS: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod linktr.ee/thecagedbirdpod

In this episode, The CBC discusses the ridiculousness behind immigration. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cagebirdvows LINKS/SOURCES: https://innocenceproject.org/los-latinos-son-especialmente-vulnerables/?utm_source=Main+IP+Email+List&utm_campaign=688ed769e4-FY21_Email_10302020_OctNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_016cb74fd6-688ed769e4-351666605&mc_cid=688ed769e4&mc_eid=544a3fcf89 https://odu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=TN_cdi_gale_infotracacademiconefile_A185908333&context=PC&vid=01ODU_NUI&lang=en_US&search_scope=Everything&adaptor=primo_central_multiple_fe&tab=everything&query=any,contains,Immigration&mode=basic https://odu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1ucqpjv/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_855541060 -----

In this episode, The CBC talks about Election season and Kamala Harris' sense of palatability. Follow us on Facebook, IG, and Twitter @TheCagedBirdPod Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cagebirdvows?fan_landing=true&fbclid=IwAR1VdltQoHdKERLy6CuCUHtvtosbCuxnh3DdKDx3Si9eRNIJFl5la64qd8s

In this episode, The CBC discusses supporting Black Owned Businesses. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @thecagedbirdpod Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive, extended content.

ELECTION DAY IS COMING SOON! In this episode, Sydney, Malia, and Shelby sit down and talk about the ins and outs of voting. ------------- Register to Vote here: https://howto.vote/ ------------- Facebook, IG, and Twitter @TheCagedBirdPod Subscribe to our Patreon.

TRIGGER WARNING: conversations dealing with childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, etc. Listener Discretion is advised. In this episode, CBC discusses racism when dealing with mental health, mental health in black families and culture based on experience, and personal and candid experiences from the past.  ____ Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY.

Trigger Warning: health related traumas. On this episode, we discuss some quick yet startling facts regarding racism in the medical field, plenty of our personal experiences dealing with racism and indifference while in medical care, the lack of health and food education in schools, and other rants and raves. Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon.

This is a bonus episode!  On this episode, Sydney and Shelby discuss "Palatable Blackness", what it means, and why it exists. Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon.

On this episode, we discuss BLM, its counter-movements, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY!

In this inaugural episode, The Caged Bird Chronicles takes a moment to talk about racism and how it impacts everyday life. Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thecagedbirdpod. Subscribe to our Patreon. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY!